Just started Jack Ryan Season 2. So far not as good as Season 1, but I respect that your work there is supporting your true passion here, so I'm letting it slide. Keep it up!
Love that quilt. Looking for a 0 degree sleep system. High Sierra getting down to 3f per a hiker last weekend. That tent looks good too. Thanks for the info. Good job DB
UGQ has the best quilts man. That camo is friggin sweet. I use a renegade and I'm convinced it's The Best Top Quilt you can buy. No hype, just truth. Always enjoy, thanks .
Good gear. I got some Chinese titanium tent takes for general edc and I can use them to create a pot stand for putting a pot over an alcohol stove or stick fire.
You are the first person I've heard that layers down jackets. I've done that also. It works wonderfully. Lately I've layered an inner down jacket with an outside thinner primaloft jacket with a good DWR. I hike in cold wet conditions so the primaloft helps keep the down dry while also maintaining some of the warming properties when damp. So far so good.
Did the Whitewater and Blackhawk sections a couple weeks ago with my 60 year old college roommate. His first time backpacking and he did ok. Working on getting his own gear and plan a short trek a month.
Very good assortment of winter gear. I will definitely go check out the redhead wool socks at Bass Pro shops. Thank you so much for that detail. I have the UGQ quilt for 10° recently and looking forward to use it for the first time. Thank you so much for the detail about the short cords on the sides of the quilt. I will customized it myself to add that to it. What kind of down did you order for the 0° quilt? How much does it wait? How much did it cost? I will do a sewing job at the food box where the zipper is and illuminate the zipper myself. I didn’t order that because it was cheaper with the zipper. Thank you so much for this video. It is very inspirational to go winter backpacking which is my favorite time of the year for this purpose. God bless you.
We went down to the smokies for a 5 day backpacking trip this past weekend (wed-sun), froze my booty off the first night because of rain on the hike up, cold front moved in with wind and rain. Had to strip down and change my clothes. Tent zippers froze, wet clothes I had taken off were frozen solid. But after that night, no more rain and was able to mostly dry everything out. I definitely need to switch to a 0 degree bag though.
Man I love your videos, such a down to earth approach to your presentation.....thanks and keep the content coming...thanks to you Nemo Tensor pads are super hard to find...everyone is sold out..LOL
I'm not much for the cold but I'm gonna go out of my comfort zone this weekend. I'm doing an overnighter at potawatomi pinckney area in Michigan. I hope I don't freeze!!
You'll be good. The weather isn't bad here. It'll be in the 30s this weekend. The campground by the lake can be a little chilly, wind usually blows directly off the lake.
I used my UGQ skully in Yosemite. It definitely kept me warm in 22 deg weather backpacking/camping in Little Yosemite Valley campground. Can’t say enough about it!
Great question! It was above freezing the majority of the daytime. As the weather got colder I put it into my front pocket to keep it warm with body heat. Also, none of my water bottles ended up getting any ice in them because I kept them inside the tent with me.
Ha - even just seeing Dan casually throw that filter on the ground in freezing temperatures worried me! I wonder how long they take to freeze. Hopefully a lot longer than it took to film this video :)
@@Nynke_K this is a common serious question lots of conscientious hikers have. I've heard too many stories of hikers getting giardia. The rich tourist type hardly cares less. A quick hospital trip probably only runs a few hundred dollars plus a hundred or so spent on Uber back and forth each way to town/to trail. For some of us, our budget is stretched enough if we replace our filter every year. I keep an older Sawyer as a backup, but it definitely went below freezing. Being out of use makes that one mostly dry inside, but was it dry enough? idk If it was something that rarely occurs, it would make sense to just replace rather than risk, but there are times, like now when almost every night and some days even are below freezing. The water that gets filtered is barely above freezing too. "Well just keep it next to your body for warmth" Well that's the trick...and don't forget those batteries and devices you don't want the cold to degrade. And when it's not just barely freezing, then how about keeping that drinking water from becoming an ice cube too. Throw in the occasional fatigue factor on top of all that, and, well it just aint that easy. 24/7 vigilence isn't enough. It takes 60/24/7.
Great video Dan it is getting down to 34* tonight so I'm going to sleep in the backyard. Didn't have the time to go on the trail. I love those socks I will be wearing mine tonight. Have a great weekend.
They just updated the xtherm to have an R value of 6.9 and a sweet new valve to go along with it. Definitely opens up a lot of doors for winter backpacking trips!
It doesn’t get that cold here - we don’t get snow except maybe one or two days in February 😬 But we can get frost overnight from late October so temps definitely drop at night. Even so, I’d only take a couple of extra layers, extra socks, and swap cold for hot food (plus plenty of hot drinks sachets) to be comfortable. Since British weather isn’t that great, even in summer, I always have cold/wet weather gear anyway 🤣
Thanks for the video. It couldn’t be more timely. I’m heading to KMSP for the first time tomorrow for a winter trip. Almost forgot to pack blaze orange vest because of hunting season (not required but highly recommended with hunting season). Keep on posting!
That’s awesome Doug! I’m impressed you were able to get shelters. It took quite a bit of work to find shelters this time of year because everyone was booking them up!
Dan you should carry a bothy emergency shelter! There ultralight one weighs nothing,! It was nice to have on our snowshoeing trip last weekend when a major windstorm hit us. Pulled out the stove and cooked some food and kept warm!
Great winter gear video. Looking forward to some good winter camping up here in Northern Utah. Love the UGQ quilt. Looking at getting my own soon. Keep up the great work.
Hey I totally realized I gave you the specs to my under quilt, not my top quilt! LOL! So sorry! Here’s the correct specs… Fill Power: 850 Temperature Rating: 0*F/-18*C Width: 55" (140cm) Length: 78" (198cm) 850 Overstuff ($10.00): 1oz 850FP 850 Overstuff Footbox : NO THANKS Inner Shell Color: M10 BLAZE ORANGE Outer Shell Fabric ($45.00): HEXCAM FABRICS HEXCAM®: HEXCAM POMPEII Taper Style: NO TAPER DRAFT COLLAR - NECK LINE ($20.00): YES PLEASE FOOT BOX STYLE ($25.00): FULLY INSULATED DYNAMIC TENSION CONTROL ($10.00): YES PLEASE PAD ATTACHMENT OPTIONS ($5.00): DELUXE SPARE STRAP (1) ($3.00): YES PLEASE 24X36 MESH STORAGE SACK: NO THANKS
Something that should make that Bindi work with your camera is having it turned onto full brightness. The low settings are achieved by switching the light on and off really quickly, or ‘pulse width modulating’. Your eyes don’t notice it but cameras do. The high setting just keeps steady power going to the bulb, so the flickering/rippling effect doesn’t happen on camera.
That quilt is badass! Great video as always! I got a MH ghost Whisperer I wore on one overnight trip and I wasn’t a fan so hopefully I can get rid of it and the hunt for a different down jacket is on!
Good stuff. I don’t think I saw what gloves you wore. I can’t seem to find gloves that keep my fingers warm. I’m sure mittens would work better for warmth but looking for warm gloves.
Great video! I am surprised this is the first time you have done a part of the ice age trail. I love having the shelters during the rain it makes camping with kids so much easier.
That’s awesome, Devin! I’ve hiked it several times but this is the first I’ve been able to get there in the past 12 months or so :-) sounds like you’re from Wisconsin? Where from? I’m in Kenosha!
@@DanBecker I live in West Allis. You should plan a trip to Newport state park up in Door County. It is a leasure hike yet it is so beautiful right on Lake Michigan.
It is similar to the ice age trail where you have to reserve in advanced. However, the sites are all a hike from the parking lot. I would say it is more like the porcupine mountains with how far the sites are from each other.
hey Dan great videos. Every time i see you pull out your water filter and CNOC bag i see you use the filter to the bag with hose and adapters. I was just wondering why you dont attach the filer directly to the CNOC dirty bag and the smarter water bag? i use the same bag and filter and connect it that way and works well. I got to meet you are the members meetup in Grand Rapids. great time great people.. Hope to hike with you next year in michigan.
Hay Jason! I remember! How are you?! I do the gravity that way because it’s how you’re supposed to and I’m too lazy to squeeze the bag. That’s it! 🤣🤣. Hope you’re well and great to hear from you!!
@@DanBecker I also gravity filter my water. When I am on the trail on a break getting water I will squeeze the bag to filter but at camp I will gravity filter my water. What I was asking was the tube between the bag and filter you use. I hook my filter directly to the cnoc bag eliminating the tube.
Agreed! I kept it in the mesh pouch of my backpack when temperatures were above freezing. When they got below freezing I kept it in my pocket and also slept with it in my tent.
Dan, I don’t understand why people use quilts when sleeping bags are available with a zipper that zips it all the way up. Why use something that isn’t completely enclosed? I mean to each his own right? But do you have a video where you have an explanation for this? If so will you link it for me? Thanks man! I love all your stuff and I hope everything is going and continues to go well!
@@mobilecivilian6124 We usually have one snowstorm b4 Halloween which is fine but the temps dropped low enough to compete with January and BTW i have been here half my life which is well over 25 years
@@mobilecivilian6124 Got news for ya. Not just from California. All over the dam place. When anyone talk about moving here i try to talk them out of it. LOL
@@johnlhigh I'm moving out I can't do it anymore. Colorado just feels too much like Seattle. With the saturation of drugs all the homeless people the politics the people all of it. I just want out.
Hey Dan... quick question about your Outdoor Research rain jacket. To get it to fit, without compressing the feathers of your down jacket, is it one size bigger than your 'normal' size?
Another great video, sir. Thanks much. And, if you’re carrying a set of socks for sleeping, check out Heat Holders thermal socks (Amazon). Man are they warm, and SOFT! It’s like having your feet hugged by baby bunnies! Really. One feel of the inside and you’ll want some alone time with them 😏
Thanks for the video! I know this is noobish of me, but I didn't know u could just hang the sawyer squeeze like that and let it produce water. I thought I had to actually squeeze it hard. Thank u sir!
Hey Brandon! You need to get an extra water line in order to create some distance between the bag and the filter. That will help it to do what is called gravity filter the water. It is a bit heavier of a system but a whole lot more convenient when you are trying to filter water!
What width did you go with on your quilt? I have been looking at UGQ, but haven't pulled the trigger yet cause I'm not sure of what width 55" or 60". I hammock camp half the time & tent the other half, & I want a quilt I can use either way.
Mine is55 inches. But I am 6‘2“ tall 210 pounds. If your concern is that it is going to get drafty when you are using a tent, you may want to go as wide as possible. But typically 55 inches is good for most people if you’re going to use pad straps
Great question! It was definitely above freezing during the day while I was hiking. As soon as I got to camp I made sure I took it out and put it in my pocket. And then at night I slept with it in my quilt. I’ve definitely made the mistake of leaving one out in cold weather in the past and ended up throwing it away! The tough part is that you can never tell if it actually froze or not. Sawyer recommends just throwing it away and purchasing a new one to be certain.
13 miles round trip, or each way? Just wondering. Longest I've ever been able to do was 10 miles, and I was only carrying about 15 pounds of stuff (it was a daypack, just some food, water, a mylar tarp to sit on, a blanket, a sweater, a change of shoes, a med kit, a water kit, etc.). I'm slowly working my way up to longer trips though. Got a late start after being away from hiking and Scouting for 30+ years.
I'm considering buying the UGQ bandit, in some of your other videos you said the temperature rating they list is really a comfort rating, meaning a 20 degree quilt would be appropriate for 20 degree weather, and also there is another where you said the 20 degree is the most versatile, at least for your neck of the woods, I think it would be the same in the Pacific NorthWest where even in summer it can be 50 degrees at night. Here you took a 0 degree bag because you like to take one that is 10-20 degrees below what the forecast says but since you only got to low 20s, do you think your 20 degree UGQ would have been fine?
Great questions! When I spoke about quilts and temperature ratings I’m trying to take into consideration the majority of manufacturers out there. Most of them put a temperature rating on it that essentially means you’ll be uncomfortable but will be able to survive the night. UGQ does market their quilts as an actual comfort rating. But even so, if the weather says it’s going to be 20°F I will bring my 0° quilt. Reason being is I never want to push anything past its limits. I’d rather be too warm then risk being cold because weather changed.
@@DanBecker Thanks Dan, then I assume the 20 deg quilt would have been fine here, you could always do the hot watter nalgene trick or grap yourself in a space blanket, etc, if needed (and don't have anything else available).
I have my trip to the red river gorge in Kentucky this weekend. Leaving at 9am tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Great video for cold weather gear! I’ll have to check out that down beanie.
That’s awesome! I was just there about a month ago! It’s such a beautiful place. I highly recommend the UGQ skully. Especially if you want to melt your head off LOL!
Man I want one of those quilts so bad , about what temperature did it get down at and you say it was a zero degree did you get extra stuff in throughout the whole thing or just a foot box
Wow, you really went outside of the box on your UGQ top quilt, Dan! It is awesome! It snowed here in Richmond for about an hour and two hours later all evidence was rained away. I love camping in the snow so it looks like it'll take a trip to the mountains to get my wish.
@@TheRSChippe Sounds like you want the bandit xl ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/xl-bandit you'll see they come in custom widths and lengths up to 7' long. Looks like they might event be running a discount right now.
Dan, great video. I'm considering the same 0 degree quilt. Would you mind sharing the spec's on your quilt. ie. Fill weight, over fill, taper, etc. Thank you
Excellent video, Dan! I have a cold camping related question for you. A couple of nights ago , I tested my cold weather setup in my yard. The temp dipped into the mid 20s. I was cozy warm with everything but my eyes. It may sound funny, but I'm curious if you might have a hint to address this. I used a hoodless quilt, so had a wool balaclava on my head, with another wool cap under it. I tried to pull my hat over my eyes, but that didn't stay down. It was a pretty breezy night, so maybe this was a one time thing. Thanks for any hints you may have on this topic.
@@Hyperbrain10 down does not perform well in wet/dirty environments(outdoors) it is difficult to clean and maintain and a by product of meat industry..
@@DanBecker enlighten equipment looks to be making some good synthetic quilts the Enigma has caught my eye and hope to soon have one it might be something for ya to look at..thanks ..peace
Hyperbrain10 - the only issue with using a liner bag is that it kinda defeats the main benefit of having a quilt, which is freedom of movement. Just make sure you sleep in clean clothes (and socks) and keep your tent clean. If that protocol is followed, a bag shouldn’t need washed unless you’re a thru hiker. The average backpacker doesn’t use their bag enough to warrant washing it, as long as they take care of it properly. Most average backpackers are doing 1-3 nights at a time, spread throughout the year, unlike a thru hiker who is doing longer stretches without showering and putting a lot more wear on their bag.
Mr Becker, I love every video you put out and not it's time for me to make a choice quilt or sleepingbag. I'm worried about my back getting cold. I have arthritis.i was leaning toward the nemo tensor insulated pad. I just dont want to make the wrong choice and regret it. I like that quilt weighs under 2 pounds weighs. I need input, help without being mean please. And why do you need so many puffys? I have a base layer along with a long sleeve shirt, I thought a puffy is all I would need.
I don’t normally take that many puffys LOL! I just do that if the weather is going to be really cold at night and possibly warm up during the day. If you’re seriously concerned about a quilt and your back being cold... if you have the right pad like the Nemo that’s likely not going to happen. How you get cold in a quilt is when the drafts come up from under the sides. That’s why you need to make sure you use pad straps with quilts. Otherwise, there are a number of great companies out there that sell light weight sleeping bags. I have one from Zpacks and I love it. But it is quite expensive.
I would love to see a comparison video between the UMG vs Z packs backpacks that you own, but right out of the bat, if you had to buy one of the two, which one would you choose?
That’s a tough call. They are both great packs. Zpacks is nice for its weight and mesh back. HMG is extremely comfortable and a bit better built and holds more. Total toss up and personal preference. Can’t go wrong either way!
Not really! You actually get used to it. And honestly, the only time I really wear is when I use it as a hardshell or it’s raining. If I’m that desperate for pockets I’ll just stick my hands in my pants pockets :-).
Honestly I would recommend either one! They’re both great packs. If you want to go really ultralight I would recommend Z packs. The HMG is about 10 ounces heavier. But the HMG is a much larger pack and can carry a bit more weight comfortably. You can’t go wrong with either!
Sorry I did not talk about that! They are by a company called head. I purchased them at Costco for like $13. They’re a pretty lightweight glove but they keep me warm in a pinch!
Sure is! I would definitely be at least cautious of the dogs around it. It does come with repair patches. I believe it is covered in 70D nylon which makes it pretty tough!
Just started Jack Ryan Season 2. So far not as good as Season 1, but I respect that your work there is supporting your true passion here, so I'm letting it slide. Keep it up!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 if only I was that buff!
Winter backpacking rocks! That's my season. Thanks for the shout out for Hilltop Packs!
Love that quilt. Looking for a 0 degree sleep system. High Sierra getting down to 3f per a hiker last weekend. That tent looks good too.
Thanks for the info.
Good job DB
It looks like you had a nice four season tent and sir mattress and quilt to brave the cold temps. The down beany could also be used when sleeping.
Awesome gear overview of what you had with you during the cold camping night.
UGQ has the best quilts man. That camo is friggin sweet. I use a renegade and I'm convinced it's The Best Top Quilt you can buy. No hype, just truth. Always enjoy, thanks .
Good gear. I got some Chinese titanium tent takes for general edc and I can use them to create a pot stand for putting a pot over an alcohol stove or stick fire.
You are the first person I've heard that layers down jackets. I've done that also. It works wonderfully. Lately I've layered an inner down jacket with an outside thinner primaloft jacket with a good DWR. I hike in cold wet conditions so the primaloft helps keep the down dry while also maintaining some of the warming properties when damp. So far so good.
Great minds think a like!! 🙌
I realize I am pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?
@Aron Marcel flixportal =)
@Emmett Roberto Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it!!
@Aron Marcel no problem xD
Did the Whitewater and Blackhawk sections a couple weeks ago with my 60 year old college roommate. His first time backpacking and he did ok. Working on getting his own gear and plan a short trek a month.
Love that top quilt.
Very good assortment of winter gear. I will definitely go check out the redhead wool socks at Bass Pro shops. Thank you so much for that detail. I have the UGQ quilt for 10° recently and looking forward to use it for the first time. Thank you so much for the detail about the short cords on the sides of the quilt. I will customized it myself to add that to it. What kind of down did you order for the 0° quilt? How much does it wait? How much did it cost? I will do a sewing job at the food box where the zipper is and illuminate the zipper myself. I didn’t order that because it was cheaper with the zipper. Thank you so much for this video. It is very inspirational to go winter backpacking which is my favorite time of the year for this purpose. God bless you.
O man I love in the kettle, Whitewater I hike the Ice Age all the time. I have not backpacker yet but I am looking forward to.
We went down to the smokies for a 5 day backpacking trip this past weekend (wed-sun), froze my booty off the first night because of rain on the hike up, cold front moved in with wind and rain. Had to strip down and change my clothes. Tent zippers froze, wet clothes I had taken off were frozen solid. But after that night, no more rain and was able to mostly dry everything out. I definitely need to switch to a 0 degree bag though.
Man I love your videos, such a down to earth approach to your presentation.....thanks and keep the content coming...thanks to you Nemo Tensor pads are super hard to find...everyone is sold out..LOL
I'm not much for the cold but I'm gonna go out of my comfort zone this weekend. I'm doing an overnighter at potawatomi pinckney area in Michigan. I hope I don't freeze!!
Wow it’s definitely going to be cold! Bundle up! 😂🙌
@@DanBecker looks to be about the same temps as this last hike of yours.
You'll be good. The weather isn't bad here. It'll be in the 30s this weekend. The campground by the lake can be a little chilly, wind usually blows directly off the lake.
I've been thinking about winter backpacking and camping lately. Never done it before. I might do one night this year. See if I like it.
Good stuff. I haven’t packed in the snow in years, I’m 66 and hate the cold...ha.
I used my UGQ skully in Yosemite. It definitely kept me warm in 22 deg weather backpacking/camping in Little Yosemite Valley campground. Can’t say enough about it!
Truth! It’s an amazing beanie!
Great that you didn't need to filter water. But how can you be certain that your Sawyer didn't freeze which would destroy its effectiveness?
Great question! It was above freezing the majority of the daytime. As the weather got colder I put it into my front pocket to keep it warm with body heat. Also, none of my water bottles ended up getting any ice in them because I kept them inside the tent with me.
Ha - even just seeing Dan casually throw that filter on the ground in freezing temperatures worried me! I wonder how long they take to freeze. Hopefully a lot longer than it took to film this video :)
@@Nynke_K this is a common serious question lots of conscientious hikers have. I've heard too many stories of hikers getting giardia.
The rich tourist type hardly cares less. A quick hospital trip probably only runs a few hundred dollars plus a hundred or so spent on Uber back and forth each way to town/to trail.
For some of us, our budget is stretched enough if we replace our filter every year.
I keep an older Sawyer as a backup, but it definitely went below freezing. Being out of use makes that one mostly dry inside, but was it dry enough? idk
If it was something that rarely occurs, it would make sense to just replace rather than risk, but there are times, like now when almost every night and some days even are below freezing. The water that gets filtered is barely above freezing too.
"Well just keep it next to your body for warmth" Well that's the trick...and don't forget those batteries and devices you don't want the cold to degrade. And when it's not just barely freezing, then how about keeping that drinking water from becoming an ice cube too. Throw in the occasional fatigue factor on top of all that, and, well it just aint that easy. 24/7 vigilence isn't enough. It takes 60/24/7.
Would love to see a review on this pillow
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Inflatable Pillow, Large (16.5 x 11)
Fall in Wisconsin looks like a blizzard in Kentucky. Lol. Absolutely love your new UGG Quilt!! Cool video Dan 👍
Great video Dan it is getting down to 34* tonight so I'm going to sleep in the backyard. Didn't have the time to go on the trail. I love those socks I will be wearing mine tonight. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Warren! You as well!!
They just updated the xtherm to have an R value of 6.9 and a sweet new valve to go along with it. Definitely opens up a lot of doors for winter backpacking trips!
That’s awesome! Really good to know! I wish I had known that! Looks like it’s only about an ounce heavier too!
It doesn’t get that cold here - we don’t get snow except maybe one or two days in February 😬
But we can get frost overnight from late October so temps definitely drop at night. Even so, I’d only take a couple of extra layers, extra socks, and swap cold for hot food (plus plenty of hot drinks sachets) to be comfortable.
Since British weather isn’t that great, even in summer, I always have cold/wet weather gear anyway 🤣
Loove the Thorium AR Dan!
Oh yeah, that quilt is amazing! Too bad I just made a huge buy for my sleep setup.
Thanks for the video. It couldn’t be more timely. I’m heading to KMSP for the first time tomorrow for a winter trip. Almost forgot to pack blaze orange vest because of hunting season (not required but highly recommended with hunting season). Keep on posting!
That’s awesome Doug! I’m impressed you were able to get shelters. It took quite a bit of work to find shelters this time of year because everyone was booking them up!
Dan you should carry a bothy emergency shelter! There ultralight one weighs nothing,! It was nice to have on our snowshoeing trip last weekend when a major windstorm hit us. Pulled out the stove and cooked some food and kept warm!
How do I get ahold of you to talk about some TH-cam consulting?
I need to pull the trigger on a Hilltop food bag. I've been meaning to for months.
The best quilt design I've seen so far.
Therm-a-rest is a great company
Great winter gear video. Looking forward to some good winter camping up here in Northern Utah. Love the UGQ quilt. Looking at getting my own soon. Keep up the great work.
Great video Dan!
Dan, great video, Would you be willing to share the spec's on your UGQ guilt. ie. fill wt, taper. Etc. Thanks...
Hey Steve! Sure thing!....
Fill Power:
850
Temperature Rating:
0*F/-18*C
Length:
77" (196cm)
850 Overstuff ($10.00):
1oz 850FP
Inner Shell Color ($10.00):
M10 BLAZE ORANGE
Outer Shell Fabric ($45.00):
HEXCAM FABRICS
HEXCAM®:
HEXCAM POMPEII
PRIMARY SUSPENSION:
3/32" SHOCK CORD
24X36 MESH STORAGE SACK:
NO THANKS
No taper on the foot box.
@@DanBecker thanks Dan...appreciate it.
Hey I totally realized I gave you the specs to my under quilt, not my top quilt! LOL! So sorry! Here’s the correct specs…
Fill Power: 850
Temperature Rating: 0*F/-18*C
Width: 55" (140cm)
Length: 78" (198cm)
850 Overstuff ($10.00): 1oz 850FP
850 Overstuff Footbox : NO THANKS
Inner Shell Color: M10 BLAZE ORANGE
Outer Shell Fabric ($45.00): HEXCAM FABRICS HEXCAM®: HEXCAM POMPEII
Taper Style: NO TAPER
DRAFT COLLAR - NECK LINE ($20.00): YES PLEASE FOOT BOX STYLE ($25.00): FULLY INSULATED DYNAMIC TENSION CONTROL ($10.00): YES PLEASE PAD ATTACHMENT OPTIONS ($5.00): DELUXE SPARE STRAP (1) ($3.00): YES PLEASE
24X36 MESH STORAGE SACK: NO THANKS
@@DanBecker fantastic, thanks again for you response. Great channel, looking forward to more videos.
I didn’t realize you were from Wisconsin! I tried to do an overnight last week but was not prepared for the cold. Thanks for the tips.
Something that should make that Bindi work with your camera is having it turned onto full brightness. The low settings are achieved by switching the light on and off really quickly, or ‘pulse width modulating’. Your eyes don’t notice it but cameras do. The high setting just keeps steady power going to the bulb, so the flickering/rippling effect doesn’t happen on camera.
Thanks! I’ll definitely try it!
Looks like coffee weather.
Sure was!
Great video! Can you start sharing the sizes you are wearing
That is a cool quilt!!!! I use to live in Waukegan, Illinois. I love Kettle Moraine!!!
Awesome! Kenosha here!!
That quilt is badass! Great video as always! I got a MH ghost Whisperer I wore on one overnight trip and I wasn’t a fan so hopefully I can get rid of it and the hunt for a different down jacket is on!
Look up Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket
Good stuff. I don’t think I saw what gloves you wore. I can’t seem to find gloves that keep my fingers warm. I’m sure mittens would work better for warmth but looking for warm gloves.
Great video that quilt looks awesome.
I have the SW 3400 as well. Great pack. Love it for everything. I totally thought the DB on the first bag you pulled out stood for Ditty Bag lol.
🤣🤣🤣 That’s hilarious!
Great video! I am surprised this is the first time you have done a part of the ice age trail. I love having the shelters during the rain it makes camping with kids so much easier.
That’s awesome, Devin! I’ve hiked it several times but this is the first I’ve been able to get there in the past 12 months or so :-) sounds like you’re from Wisconsin? Where from? I’m in Kenosha!
@@DanBecker I live in West Allis. You should plan a trip to Newport state park up in Door County. It is a leasure hike yet it is so beautiful right on Lake Michigan.
Awesome! Can you Backcountry camp there?
It is similar to the ice age trail where you have to reserve in advanced. However, the sites are all a hike from the parking lot. I would say it is more like the porcupine mountains with how far the sites are from each other.
that quilt 🤯
Cool, they have made a quilt that works like a sleeping bag! Finally a quilt I can use! :)
Another excellent video and 12 months growing to 36k subs is amazing mister!
hey Dan great videos. Every time i see you pull out your water filter and CNOC bag i see you use the filter to the bag with hose and adapters. I was just wondering why you dont attach the filer directly to the CNOC dirty bag and the smarter water bag? i use the same bag and filter and connect it that way and works well. I got to meet you are the members meetup in Grand Rapids. great time great people.. Hope to hike with you next year in michigan.
Hay Jason! I remember! How are you?! I do the gravity that way because it’s how you’re supposed to and I’m too lazy to squeeze the bag. That’s it! 🤣🤣. Hope you’re well and great to hear from you!!
@@DanBecker I also gravity filter my water. When I am on the trail on a break getting water I will squeeze the bag to filter but at camp I will gravity filter my water.
What I was asking was the tube between the bag and filter you use. I hook my filter directly to the cnoc bag eliminating the tube.
I’ll have to try that!
Don't let your filter freeze.
Agreed! I kept it in the mesh pouch of my backpack when temperatures were above freezing. When they got below freezing I kept it in my pocket and also slept with it in my tent.
Dan, I don’t understand why people use quilts when sleeping bags are available with a zipper that zips it all the way up. Why use something that isn’t completely enclosed? I mean to each his own right? But do you have a video where you have an explanation for this? If so will you link it for me? Thanks man! I love all your stuff and I hope everything is going and continues to go well!
Fall in Colorado too. Much too early for this snowy stuff
Your definitely not from Colorado then.
@@mobilecivilian6124 We usually have one snowstorm b4 Halloween which is fine but the temps dropped low enough to compete with January and BTW i have been here half my life which is well over 25 years
@@johnlhigh Dude I'm from the Springs I'm one of the few natives left in Colorado. Everyone else is from friggin California.
@@mobilecivilian6124 Got news for ya. Not just from California. All over the dam place. When anyone talk about moving here i try to talk them out of it. LOL
@@johnlhigh I'm moving out I can't do it anymore. Colorado just feels too much like Seattle. With the saturation of drugs all the homeless people the politics the people all of it. I just want out.
Dude I hope I can stay that warm this winter! Loved the vid bro. Great stuff as always
Hey Dan! Nice setup. What size Hilltop Packs bag are you using as your ditty bag?
Great question! I’m not totally sure. It might be 10 inches x 8 inches??
Awesome video as always! You definitely deserve more subs!
Thank you!!!
You should sell that ditty bag or other stuff with your logo on it.😁
Hey Dan... quick question about your Outdoor Research rain jacket. To get it to fit, without compressing the feathers of your down jacket, is it one size bigger than your 'normal' size?
Actually it is not! It is a tiny bit snug but not bad. It may compress the feathers a bit but I haven’t noticed it.
@@DanBecker Cool! Thank you for the quick reply. I've been eyeing them for a while, and I have wondered about the fit. Thanks again!
Dang...that foot box on that quilt!! It’s got more down in the foot box than my 30° quilt
🤣🤣 it’s comfort rated down to 0°!! I bet it could even go lower than that!! It’s a BEAST!!!
Another great video, sir. Thanks much.
And, if you’re carrying a set of socks for sleeping, check out Heat Holders thermal socks (Amazon). Man are they warm, and SOFT! It’s like having your feet hugged by baby bunnies! Really. One feel of the inside and you’ll want some alone time with them 😏
Thanks for the video! I know this is noobish of me, but I didn't know u could just hang the sawyer squeeze like that and let it produce water. I thought I had to actually squeeze it hard. Thank u sir!
Hey Brandon! You need to get an extra water line in order to create some distance between the bag and the filter. That will help it to do what is called gravity filter the water. It is a bit heavier of a system but a whole lot more convenient when you are trying to filter water!
Did UGQ change their pad straps attachments? They seem to be similar now to the ones that EE offers. Would be great if that was the case!
They still have the ultralight pad straps but they did add a deluxe version. That’s the version you saw on the video.
Whats the name of the jacket you are wearing?
Any thought given to putting your videos on rumble?
size arcteryx down jacket on video ??
awesome arc'teryx jacket you're wearing
Thanks!
Great set of gear! Well done videos, keep it up amigo. I think I will start making videos myself in the near future.
Do it!!
Great stuff Dan, wish we could get some of the stuff easier in the UK
Nice!
What width did you go with on your quilt? I have been looking at UGQ, but haven't pulled the trigger yet cause I'm not sure of what width 55" or 60". I hammock camp half the time & tent the other half, & I want a quilt I can use either way.
Mine is55 inches. But I am 6‘2“ tall 210 pounds. If your concern is that it is going to get drafty when you are using a tent, you may want to go as wide as possible. But typically 55 inches is good for most people if you’re going to use pad straps
Should your water filter be outside the pack in that cold of an environment? Thought below freezing was bad for those kind of filters.
Great question! It was definitely above freezing during the day while I was hiking. As soon as I got to camp I made sure I took it out and put it in my pocket. And then at night I slept with it in my quilt. I’ve definitely made the mistake of leaving one out in cold weather in the past and ended up throwing it away! The tough part is that you can never tell if it actually froze or not. Sawyer recommends just throwing it away and purchasing a new one to be certain.
13 miles round trip, or each way? Just wondering. Longest I've ever been able to do was 10 miles, and I was only carrying about 15 pounds of stuff (it was a daypack, just some food, water, a mylar tarp to sit on, a blanket, a sweater, a change of shoes, a med kit, a water kit, etc.). I'm slowly working my way up to longer trips though. Got a late start after being away from hiking and Scouting for 30+ years.
13 total. The shelters were literally a quarter-mile from where we were parked.
I'm considering buying the UGQ bandit, in some of your other videos you said the temperature rating they list is really a comfort rating, meaning a 20 degree quilt would be appropriate for 20 degree weather, and also there is another where you said the 20 degree is the most versatile, at least for your neck of the woods, I think it would be the same in the Pacific NorthWest where even in summer it can be 50 degrees at night. Here you took a 0 degree bag because you like to take one that is 10-20 degrees below what the forecast says but since you only got to low 20s, do you think your 20 degree UGQ would have been fine?
Great questions! When I spoke about quilts and temperature ratings I’m trying to take into consideration the majority of manufacturers out there. Most of them put a temperature rating on it that essentially means you’ll be uncomfortable but will be able to survive the night. UGQ does market their quilts as an actual comfort rating. But even so, if the weather says it’s going to be 20°F I will bring my 0° quilt. Reason being is I never want to push anything past its limits. I’d rather be too warm then risk being cold because weather changed.
@@DanBecker Thanks Dan, then I assume the 20 deg quilt would have been fine here, you could always do the hot watter nalgene trick or grap yourself in a space blanket, etc, if needed (and don't have anything else available).
I have my trip to the red river gorge in Kentucky this weekend. Leaving at 9am tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Great video for cold weather gear! I’ll have to check out that down beanie.
That’s awesome! I was just there about a month ago! It’s such a beautiful place. I highly recommend the UGQ skully. Especially if you want to melt your head off LOL!
Man I want one of those quilts so bad , about what temperature did it get down at and you say it was a zero degree did you get extra stuff in throughout the whole thing or just a foot box
glad you put the last clip in 😂
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Wow, you really went outside of the box on your UGQ top quilt, Dan! It is awesome! It snowed here in Richmond for about an hour and two hours later all evidence was rained away. I love camping in the snow so it looks like it'll take a trip to the mountains to get my wish.
Maybe someday after my first backpacking trip, I can afford to get winter gear. 😂 I think I'll stick to the warmer seasons for now.
How did you actually carry the water filter? Surely not on your pack in sub freezing temperatures.
I carried it in my pack during the day when the temperature was above freezing. At night I put it in my pocket.
The quilt looks like a boa constrictor skin. If I were inside it, I'd probably dream I was swallowed by a boa constrictor. :-)
Merry Christmas Dan!
Hey Dan, great vid. Have you tried the Grayl water bottle filter yet? Its my fav.
No I’ll check it out! Thanks!!
Really interested in a UGQ quilt, never tried a quilt and i move around when i sleep and get to warm. I have to get one, any sugestions?
hammock or tent camping?
@@NickCerda tent i think, never tried hammock but i want to sometime. In 6'7 tall so there is that to consider also.
@@TheRSChippe Sounds like you want the bandit xl ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/xl-bandit you'll see they come in custom widths and lengths up to 7' long. Looks like they might event be running a discount right now.
Unless I go up in the mountains the biggest thing I have to worry about in the fall/winter is just unending rain lol (in Portland, OR)
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Thinking about a frameless backpack. Please anybody comment. Waymark or Hyperlight???
Are you wearing the Arc'Teryx Cerium SV or the Thorium AR?
The SV. Amazing jacket
@@DanBecker Thanks! I have the LT. Going to pick the SV too.
Sweet jacket
Dan, great video. I'm considering the same 0 degree quilt. Would you mind sharing the spec's on your quilt. ie. Fill weight, over fill, taper, etc. Thank you
Do you have the thick pad straps or the shock cord ones?
They are the thinker ones. The deluxe UGQ pad straps
Excellent video, Dan! I have a cold camping related question for you. A couple of nights ago , I tested my cold weather setup in my yard. The temp dipped into the mid 20s. I was cozy warm with everything but my eyes. It may sound funny, but I'm curious if you might have a hint to address this. I used a hoodless quilt, so had a wool balaclava on my head, with another wool cap under it. I tried to pull my hat over my eyes, but that didn't stay down. It was a pretty breezy night, so maybe this was a one time thing. Thanks for any hints you may have on this topic.
Yup i know the feeling! Have you tried adding a buff? You could wear it like a blindfold maybe?
I sometimes use a sleeping mask to keep the breeze off I found out that a biff is too tight over your eyes but it might work out for you. Cheers David
This video had A LOT of good information...except the part about the Aquaclip. :)
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Do you know of any good camping quilt for couple?
Here’s one: enlightenedequipment.com/accomplice-quilts/
that quilt looks awesome but down is a no go for me, have you ever tested a synthetic quilt? thanks ..peace
@@Hyperbrain10 down does not perform well in wet/dirty environments(outdoors) it is difficult to clean and maintain and a by product of meat industry..
I have not tested a synthetic quilt. I have used synthetic sleeping bags, however. They did OK but we’re pretty heavy and bulky.
@@DanBecker enlighten equipment looks to be making some good synthetic quilts the Enigma has caught my eye and hope to soon have one it might be something for ya to look at..thanks ..peace
Kifaru makes some good synthetic bags.
Hyperbrain10 - the only issue with using a liner bag is that it kinda defeats the main benefit of having a quilt, which is freedom of movement. Just make sure you sleep in clean clothes (and socks) and keep your tent clean. If that protocol is followed, a bag shouldn’t need washed unless you’re a thru hiker. The average backpacker doesn’t use their bag enough to warrant washing it, as long as they take care of it properly. Most average backpackers are doing 1-3 nights at a time, spread throughout the year, unlike a thru hiker who is doing longer stretches without showering and putting a lot more wear on their bag.
Mr Becker,
I love every video you put out and not it's time for me to make a choice quilt or sleepingbag. I'm worried about my back getting cold. I have arthritis.i was leaning toward the nemo tensor insulated pad. I just dont want to make the wrong choice and regret it. I like that quilt weighs under 2 pounds weighs.
I need input, help without being mean please.
And why do you need so many puffys? I have a base layer along with a long sleeve shirt, I thought a puffy is all I would need.
I don’t normally take that many puffys LOL! I just do that if the weather is going to be really cold at night and possibly warm up during the day. If you’re seriously concerned about a quilt and your back being cold... if you have the right pad like the Nemo that’s likely not going to happen. How you get cold in a quilt is when the drafts come up from under the sides. That’s why you need to make sure you use pad straps with quilts. Otherwise, there are a number of great companies out there that sell light weight sleeping bags. I have one from Zpacks and I love it. But it is quite expensive.
@@DanBecker I checked out that quilt company you spoke of and I think I'm going with a 0° quilt. The weight alone sold me and yours looked cozy.
I would love to see a comparison video between the UMG vs Z packs backpacks that you own, but right out of the bat, if you had to buy one of the two, which one would you choose?
That’s a tough call. They are both great packs. Zpacks is nice for its weight and mesh back. HMG is extremely comfortable and a bit better built and holds more. Total toss up and personal preference. Can’t go wrong either way!
@@DanBecker Thank you for your awesome videos by the way!
Thank YOU!!!
Does lack of pockets on the helium rain jacket drive you crazy?
Not really! You actually get used to it. And honestly, the only time I really wear is when I use it as a hardshell or it’s raining. If I’m that desperate for pockets I’ll just stick my hands in my pants pockets :-).
So after this trip which would you recommend the zpacks or the hyperlite pack?
Honestly I would recommend either one! They’re both great packs. If you want to go really ultralight I would recommend Z packs. The HMG is about 10 ounces heavier. But the HMG is a much larger pack and can carry a bit more weight comfortably. You can’t go wrong with either!
I want a DBDB! (Dan Becker Ditty Bag)
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Food?
What gloves do you have? I must have missed it.
Sorry I did not talk about that! They are by a company called head. I purchased them at Costco for like $13. They’re a pretty lightweight glove but they keep me warm in a pinch!
What jacket is that?
Arc’teryx Cerium SV. Very expensive but amazing
Link to hilltop bags?
Oh SNAP!! I forgot to put a link in the description for that! Here it is… www.hilltoppacks.com
Who knew Dan was a “holla back boy”
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That seems like an awesome winter sleeping pad! Would you say it's tough/durable? I have dogs xD
Sure is! I would definitely be at least cautious of the dogs around it. It does come with repair patches. I believe it is covered in 70D nylon which makes it pretty tough!