Thanks for the kind words, Kaden! It means a lot, and this made me feel really good about myself today. Jupiter is a legend - if I can see 1/5th of the trails he has I'll die happy.
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Always nice to see the personal preferences in the kit 👍
The best part of this video is the part scrolling through the Battle of Pelennor Fields at 4:35. I love it. This is the type of guy to hike with. Subscribed for that alone. Content is nice too.
Always fun to see what others are using out on the trail. Great to see a fellow tarp user also using a Plex Solo on occasion. Really enjoyed this video Tim. Nice work! 👍
Thanks, Mat! I appreciate your help deciding on the Plex Solo! It's been a game changer. I had mice trying to get into my pack Tuesday night while on a pretty established trail - I was able to just bring all of my gear inside rather than spend the night fighting them off.
@@timbschwartz It's a great tent! I'm happy my video helped and I appreciate you watching it Tim. Those established campsite mice can be a nuisance. I've run into similar on parts of Vermont's Long Trail. Glad the tent helped!
Thanks for the video. I rarely use rainpants either. You may enjoy using a rain skirt. I rarely bring it either, but in the southeast where it’s humid and tree covered (I.e., low wind), it does a decent job.
I picked up the UberLite a couple years ago. It really is minimalist, if you're a broader guy your arms will be falling off the sides and if the ground is slanted, any movement through the night will have you sliding down in that direction or making the pad squirt out from under you (even with quilt straps), because there's so little friction with the tent floor, all combined making for a miserable night's sleep. At least that's my experience so far. These days I reserve it for spring and summer on the AT, where I know I'll be in a shelter or on a prepared flat site. Otherwise I take the NeoAir XTherm NXT Max for all other backpacking, and the Klymit Static V Luxe for summer car camping.
Northwest Pennsylvania weekend warrior ultralight backpacker here... I hear about going rain or shine. I did a trip 2 weeks ago that called for rain the entire first day and in the mid 40s. Instead of bailing, my thinking was, "Supposedly I have the gear and know how to do this so I'm going for it." I had on shorts, a synthetic T-shirt and button down long sleeve shirt, wool socks and trail runners, and a generic ball hat. My rain gear was a Frogg Toggs rain suit. After 16 miles of nearly constant rain I was absolutely fine. Other than hands and feet, absolutely dry and warm all over. Things I'd change would be... -Waterproof overmitts in case my hands got cold -Maybe a third pair of socks. My second pair got pretty wet after putting them in wet shoes at camp. I got away with it because I was in a shelter with a killer fire place and could dry stuff out. All that being said... I'm not sure I'd do it 2 days in a row given the choice. This time the second day was fantastic!
Oh nice! I'm originally from PA. Yeah I've found that, unless you're wildly unprepared, things are usually fine once you get out there. I hear you on rain mitts - which are you thinking of? I might grab the Zpacks ones, myself. Yeah a backup pair of socks is never a bad idea when the rain really starts coming down. Thanks for the comment, and glad you had fun!
@@timbschwartz I have a pair I got from Amazon a while back. I forgot I had them until after that weekend. I think they're marketed for motorcycle riders.
You could probably wrap some sand paper around a small block of wood and use it to round the corners of your battery pack so they are less sharp. A thrifty fix as opposed to spending money on a new charger - especially if you really like this one.
I put 1 oz half deflated Big Sky pillow plus puffy into a pillow staff sack similar to yours. Soft and adjustable support, with 2 of 3 items multiuse. Using the same Traildesign alcohol kit. Tnx for the content
Hey that's a great idea! I didn't realize how light those big sky pillows are. Trail Designs for the win! Easily my favorite stove. Thanks for the comment!
Have you considered replacing the Sawyer and CNOC with a Katadyn BeFree? You can fill the BeFree with dirty water, squeeze into your clean water bottle directly without an adapter, or drink directly from it. Cuts out two items and it flows faster. Only potential downside I feel is the opening of the BeFree is smaller than the huge CNOC, so picking up very shallow water sources is more difficult, but in four years I haven't actually run into a situation where this has limited my ability to collect water. I'm usually drawing from deeper pools or flowing sources anyway.
@@timbschwartz I've never had the need or desire to backflush one. No mention of backflushing in the user manual. Who is backflushing the BeFree and why?
Nice kit. A few thoughts, as always. 😜 I see that you don’t have a dedicated bottle for the bidet. Do you use your dirty water bottle for it? I have the same bidet and I’ve never gotten the bidet or bottle “dirty” but I still carry a dedicated bottle for it. My water capacity is a 16 oz Nalgene flask that I carry in my pants pocket and drink out of, and a 1 liter filter bladder / canteen, so having another 16oz bottle for the bidet gives me a 2-liter capacity and makes it an emergency reserve of sorts. Have you ever tried to sleep with a loose fitting fleece balaclava over your mouth and nose? As you exhale, the moisture gets trapped in the fleece which I find really cuts down on morning condensation in single-walled tents. I’m surprised to see that you’re using MSR Ground Hogs instead of the mini version. The minis have never failed me. I’d ditch the little sit pad and cut four sections from a zRest pad. Not a significant weight penalty but a huge difference in comfort and protected space. Rather than rain pants, I’d suggest a compactor bag with the bottom slit open, and using it as a rain skirt. It can also be used as a drop cloth in your vestibule area. Rather than 10 2-foot sections of line that you might need, why not start with a 20-foot section and cannibalize as needed? The cord could also be wrapped horizontally and vertically around your battery to change the length and width of it enough so those sharp corners don’t come into contact with the Ziploc. Fall is when Hornets tend to be angry and sting unsuspecting hikers. A few Benadryl tabs in the med kit might not be a bad idea. Finally, I find the need for sunscreen and Body Glide to be present year-round.
Hey Andrew! Please, keep the tips coming. I'm by no means an expert, just some dude that likes to camp and puts it on the internet. Currently no, no spare bottle. It doesn't seem to be something that anyone wants to talk about on the internet, so there's not much guidance around that side of things. I'll look into the setup that you suggest. Oddly enough, I don't seem to have that much trouble with single walled tents. I'm not sure if it's site selection or what, but I size shelters big enough that I won't touch the sides while I sleep, and whatever builds up seems to dribble right off. I've heard of people having major misting problems with them, but I can only think of one night under my DuoMid where this happened, and it was pitch basically to the ground. Overall I think DCF handles this aspect better, since it has less stretch so there's no bounce when rain hits it. That said, I'm open to new things, so I'll give it a shot if I start running into problems. Heard on the sit pad - I've actually been wanting to replace it with a thinlite. Hmmm, I'll have to consider the skirt. 2 foot sections because, if left to my own devices, I end up with 800 random length sections of line in my gear closet. With 2 foot sections I can easily extend a line for use around natural anchors, or put it together with a sheet bend (albeit while losing some length.) Recently did this on a trip where I forgot my bear line. Few more things to add to the med kit, including allergy meds. Thinking some immodium as well. I'm rarely above treeline this time of year as it'll all be snowed in soon - haven't found sunscreen to be much of an issue but my skin will probably thank me if I take it. Thanks for the comment!
@@timbschwartz In terms of pills, I carry Imodium, Benadryl, Ibuprofen, and Allegra. But the last time I used any of them was after a wasp sting (Benadryl). Sometimes I use Ibuprofen but really as a preventative - after a really hard day, I’ll take 2-3 after dinner, before going to bed. Overall though, I find a night in the hammock to be the best backcountry Bacta Tank. To each their own on the med kit. Honestly I could get away with nothing but the Benadryl as I really don’t use it but the weight is negligible and I have helped other hikers who carry 2x the base weight I do yet still somehow lack the basics. I find that the sun can burn my cheeks, as the prescription glasses I wear magnify the sun’s rays that pass through. Plus I have eczema and have found that a moisturizing sunscreen works as a preventative for flakes around the hairline. The best product I’ve found is Aloe Gator SPF 40+ gel. Overall, I think our gear and styles overlap about 92% and we’d be pretty happy if we accidentally swapped packs. I take the extra time in responses not to nitpick or one-up you as much as I’m very much interested in your thoughts and how they may influence my choices.
@@timbschwartz the ThinLite pad is delicate. Rolled up and stored vertically along the front of the pack or folded up and stored between the back of the pack and your back are good ways to store on the outside. If stored horizontally carry to make sure the size is folded down such that the ends of the pad do not extend beyond the dimensions of your pack, otherwise it’s easy to scrape the pack along trees as you pass them and then the pad can tear, leaving pieces of foam in your wake. I think the ThinLite is excellent insurance if you’re using an Uberlite. I also use mine for insulation in my hammock in temps down to 50, in lieu of an underquilt.
@@timbschwartzHi Tim, I need to agree with the OP on adding Immodium to your medicine cabinet, the runs will kill a trip incredibly fast and a bad case can even immobilize you for days or permanently. Also throw a couple of small electrolyte packages in there, it's the dehydration that kills you and electrolytes restore the needed balance to retain liquids in the body. The Benadryl and others are smart to pack, too. Hope I see you around three trails this winter!
lol, 'super quiet' - those liners man, I just can't anymore...unless it's gonna downpour the entire time. I have found that they're pretty quiet at first, but after just 2-3 uses is when they really get crunchy. They're so cheap, it might be worth it to just use a new one every single time, then use the old ones for gear storage in the basement/garage, or recycle them...or even use as a kitchen trash bag for household stuff.
Glad it was good timing for you! That said, I'm still learning as I go - this climate is weird in that it's simultaneously cold and humid. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the kind words, Matt! Glad you enjoyed it. Shoot me a message on Instagram and I'll share some spots. I'm not weirdly protective of trails or anything like that, I just try to be mindful of how posting a trail name on social media can lead to overuse issues (not that I have that many people watching the channel, but you never know.)
Hey Eric! I normally put it in a quart sized Ziploc freezer bag, and either put it in the front of the pack or in the liner with my sleeping bag. I haven't found a perfect spot for it yet.
My Kindle rides in a used bubble wrap mailer in a Ziplock, the wrap provides lightweight bump and pressure protection while the Ziplock keeps it dry in the PNW wet.
Please take this as the compliment I intend. Your videos are so beautiful it makes me want to not make videos. How long does a video like this take you to edit?
Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words, and compliment taken haha! Roughly speaking, it takes me about 2 hours to edit one minute of footage, from the time I put in my SD card to when it's exported. This could swing in either direction depending on how "perfect" I want the project to be. It used to take me like a week to edit a single video, but big part of speeding things up is figuring out where you can cut corners and be OK with "good enough." That said, I realize you were probably mostly joking but please don't get discouraged - it sounds cliché but you don't see all the hot garbage that I record, or the anxiety attacks in the middle of the woods when I realize I've been recording all day I'm 1/4 of the way through the video. Also, I have lots of free time to spend on this - your situation may be different. I think as creatives we tend to get a little too close to our own projects to see how good they are. I literally watched a video yesterday and said to myself, "why don't my video's look like THAT?" Please don't hesitate to shoot me a message on Instagram if you need any help and we can set up a time to talk. For what it's worth, you seem way more comfortable on camera than I am!
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The new JupiterHikes. Your videos are oddly relaxing to watch or listen to
Thanks for the kind words, Kaden! It means a lot, and this made me feel really good about myself today.
Jupiter is a legend - if I can see 1/5th of the trails he has I'll die happy.
Always nice to see the personal preferences in the kit 👍
The best part of this video is the part scrolling through the Battle of Pelennor Fields at 4:35. I love it. This is the type of guy to hike with. Subscribed for that alone. Content is nice too.
Always fun to see what others are using out on the trail. Great to see a fellow tarp user also using a Plex Solo on occasion. Really enjoyed this video Tim. Nice work! 👍
Thanks, Mat! I appreciate your help deciding on the Plex Solo! It's been a game changer. I had mice trying to get into my pack Tuesday night while on a pretty established trail - I was able to just bring all of my gear inside rather than spend the night fighting them off.
@@timbschwartz It's a great tent! I'm happy my video helped and I appreciate you watching it Tim. Those established campsite mice can be a nuisance. I've run into similar on parts of Vermont's Long Trail. Glad the tent helped!
Thanks for the video. I rarely use rainpants either. You may enjoy using a rain skirt. I rarely bring it either, but in the southeast where it’s humid and tree covered (I.e., low wind), it does a decent job.
Thanks for the tip! I've seen them but haven't tried one yet. Maybe I'll give it a shot!
I picked up the UberLite a couple years ago. It really is minimalist, if you're a broader guy your arms will be falling off the sides and if the ground is slanted, any movement through the night will have you sliding down in that direction or making the pad squirt out from under you (even with quilt straps), because there's so little friction with the tent floor, all combined making for a miserable night's sleep. At least that's my experience so far. These days I reserve it for spring and summer on the AT, where I know I'll be in a shelter or on a prepared flat site. Otherwise I take the NeoAir XTherm NXT Max for all other backpacking, and the Klymit Static V Luxe for summer car camping.
I love my Xtherm! I think I'm going to move to a closed cell foam for summer, xtherm for fall/winter setup. Thanks for the comment!
Northwest Pennsylvania weekend warrior ultralight backpacker here...
I hear about going rain or shine.
I did a trip 2 weeks ago that called for rain the entire first day and in the mid 40s. Instead of bailing, my thinking was, "Supposedly I have the gear and know how to do this so I'm going for it."
I had on shorts, a synthetic T-shirt and button down long sleeve shirt, wool socks and trail runners, and a generic ball hat. My rain gear was a Frogg Toggs rain suit.
After 16 miles of nearly constant rain I was absolutely fine. Other than hands and feet, absolutely dry and warm all over.
Things I'd change would be...
-Waterproof overmitts in case my hands got cold
-Maybe a third pair of socks. My second pair got pretty wet after putting them in wet shoes at camp. I got away with it because I was in a shelter with a killer fire place and could dry stuff out.
All that being said... I'm not sure I'd do it 2 days in a row given the choice. This time the second day was fantastic!
Oh nice! I'm originally from PA.
Yeah I've found that, unless you're wildly unprepared, things are usually fine once you get out there. I hear you on rain mitts - which are you thinking of? I might grab the Zpacks ones, myself.
Yeah a backup pair of socks is never a bad idea when the rain really starts coming down.
Thanks for the comment, and glad you had fun!
@@timbschwartz I have a pair I got from Amazon a while back. I forgot I had them until after that weekend.
I think they're marketed for motorcycle riders.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
How does this channel only have 6k subs!?
Haha it's a slow process
The Patagonia Terrebonne pants are my favorite. I even wear them in all but the hottest summer weather. Highly recommended for pants.
Thanks for the heads up! I've been looking for a good pair of joggers.
You could probably wrap some sand paper around a small block of wood and use it to round the corners of your battery pack so they are less sharp. A thrifty fix as opposed to spending money on a new charger - especially if you really like this one.
That's a good thought! I'l mess around with it today. the sides are very thin so fingers crossed haha.
Great video thanks,👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you for watching!
Maybe use some Gorilla tape to soften the battery corners and use that as a back-up for covering blisters, cuts, fire starter, etcetera?
All bases covered!👍
As far as I can tell! Always adding/removing little things here and there.
I put 1 oz half deflated Big Sky pillow plus puffy into a pillow staff sack similar to yours. Soft and adjustable support, with 2 of 3 items multiuse. Using the same Traildesign alcohol kit. Tnx for the content
Hey that's a great idea! I didn't realize how light those big sky pillows are.
Trail Designs for the win! Easily my favorite stove.
Thanks for the comment!
Have you considered replacing the Sawyer and CNOC with a Katadyn BeFree?
You can fill the BeFree with dirty water, squeeze into your clean water bottle directly without an adapter, or drink directly from it. Cuts out two items and it flows faster.
Only potential downside I feel is the opening of the BeFree is smaller than the huge CNOC, so picking up very shallow water sources is more difficult, but in four years I haven't actually run into a situation where this has limited my ability to collect water. I'm usually drawing from deeper pools or flowing sources anyway.
Hi! I've considered it, but I've heard the BeFree can be challenging to backflush. What has your experience been?
@@timbschwartz I've never had the need or desire to backflush one. No mention of backflushing in the user manual. Who is backflushing the BeFree and why?
Nice kit. A few thoughts, as always. 😜
I see that you don’t have a dedicated bottle for the bidet. Do you use your dirty water bottle for it? I have the same bidet and I’ve never gotten the bidet or bottle “dirty” but I still carry a dedicated bottle for it. My water capacity is a 16 oz Nalgene flask that I carry in my pants pocket and drink out of, and a 1 liter filter bladder / canteen, so having another 16oz bottle for the bidet gives me a 2-liter capacity and makes it an emergency reserve of sorts.
Have you ever tried to sleep with a loose fitting fleece balaclava over your mouth and nose? As you exhale, the moisture gets trapped in the fleece which I find really cuts down on morning condensation in single-walled tents.
I’m surprised to see that you’re using MSR Ground Hogs instead of the mini version. The minis have never failed me.
I’d ditch the little sit pad and cut four sections from a zRest pad. Not a significant weight penalty but a huge difference in comfort and protected space.
Rather than rain pants, I’d suggest a compactor bag with the bottom slit open, and using it as a rain skirt. It can also be used as a drop cloth in your vestibule area.
Rather than 10 2-foot sections of line that you might need, why not start with a 20-foot section and cannibalize as needed? The cord could also be wrapped horizontally and vertically around your battery to change the length and width of it enough so those sharp corners don’t come into contact with the Ziploc.
Fall is when Hornets tend to be angry and sting unsuspecting hikers. A few Benadryl tabs in the med kit might not be a bad idea.
Finally, I find the need for sunscreen and Body Glide to be present year-round.
Hey Andrew! Please, keep the tips coming. I'm by no means an expert, just some dude that likes to camp and puts it on the internet.
Currently no, no spare bottle. It doesn't seem to be something that anyone wants to talk about on the internet, so there's not much guidance around that side of things. I'll look into the setup that you suggest.
Oddly enough, I don't seem to have that much trouble with single walled tents. I'm not sure if it's site selection or what, but I size shelters big enough that I won't touch the sides while I sleep, and whatever builds up seems to dribble right off. I've heard of people having major misting problems with them, but I can only think of one night under my DuoMid where this happened, and it was pitch basically to the ground. Overall I think DCF handles this aspect better, since it has less stretch so there's no bounce when rain hits it. That said, I'm open to new things, so I'll give it a shot if I start running into problems.
Heard on the sit pad - I've actually been wanting to replace it with a thinlite.
Hmmm, I'll have to consider the skirt.
2 foot sections because, if left to my own devices, I end up with 800 random length sections of line in my gear closet. With 2 foot sections I can easily extend a line for use around natural anchors, or put it together with a sheet bend (albeit while losing some length.) Recently did this on a trip where I forgot my bear line.
Few more things to add to the med kit, including allergy meds. Thinking some immodium as well.
I'm rarely above treeline this time of year as it'll all be snowed in soon - haven't found sunscreen to be much of an issue but my skin will probably thank me if I take it.
Thanks for the comment!
@@timbschwartz In terms of pills, I carry Imodium, Benadryl, Ibuprofen, and Allegra. But the last time I used any of them was after a wasp sting (Benadryl). Sometimes I use Ibuprofen but really as a preventative - after a really hard day, I’ll take 2-3 after dinner, before going to bed. Overall though, I find a night in the hammock to be the best backcountry Bacta Tank.
To each their own on the med kit. Honestly I could get away with nothing but the Benadryl as I really don’t use it but the weight is negligible and I have helped other hikers who carry 2x the base weight I do yet still somehow lack the basics.
I find that the sun can burn my cheeks, as the prescription glasses I wear magnify the sun’s rays that pass through. Plus I have eczema and have found that a moisturizing sunscreen works as a preventative for flakes around the hairline. The best product I’ve found is Aloe Gator SPF 40+ gel.
Overall, I think our gear and styles overlap about 92% and we’d be pretty happy if we accidentally swapped packs.
I take the extra time in responses not to nitpick or one-up you as much as I’m very much interested in your thoughts and how they may influence my choices.
@@timbschwartz the ThinLite pad is delicate. Rolled up and stored vertically along the front of the pack or folded up and stored between the back of the pack and your back are good ways to store on the outside. If stored horizontally carry to make sure the size is folded down such that the ends of the pad do not extend beyond the dimensions of your pack, otherwise it’s easy to scrape the pack along trees as you pass them and then the pad can tear, leaving pieces of foam in your wake.
I think the ThinLite is excellent insurance if you’re using an Uberlite. I also use mine for insulation in my hammock in temps down to 50, in lieu of an underquilt.
@@timbschwartzHi Tim, I need to agree with the OP on adding Immodium to your medicine cabinet, the runs will kill a trip incredibly fast and a bad case can even immobilize you for days or permanently. Also throw a couple of small electrolyte packages in there, it's the dehydration that kills you and electrolytes restore the needed balance to retain liquids in the body. The Benadryl and others are smart to pack, too.
Hope I see you around three trails this winter!
lol, 'super quiet' - those liners man, I just can't anymore...unless it's gonna downpour the entire time. I have found that they're pretty quiet at first, but after just 2-3 uses is when they really get crunchy. They're so cheap, it might be worth it to just use a new one every single time, then use the old ones for gear storage in the basement/garage, or recycle them...or even use as a kitchen trash bag for household stuff.
I just got back from southwest Washington and wondered what tweaks would be best for such rainy conditions. Great kit and timing!
Glad it was good timing for you! That said, I'm still learning as I go - this climate is weird in that it's simultaneously cold and humid. Thanks for the comment!
Great gear loadout! New friend and sub. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment! Glad that you enjoyed it!
Great dialed in list. Thanks for sharing. What pnw trails are you doing (or looking at) this fall/winter?
Thanks for the kind words, Matt! Glad you enjoyed it. Shoot me a message on Instagram and I'll share some spots. I'm not weirdly protective of trails or anything like that, I just try to be mindful of how posting a trail name on social media can lead to overuse issues (not that I have that many people watching the channel, but you never know.)
Nice setup - I just transitioned to the versalite jacket… 🤓
Thanks! Oh nice - I absolutely love that jacket. I'lll probably order the pants soon.
shockingly similar to my set up! haha
Haha great minds think alike!
The newer thermarest max NXT is 10x better, and always on sale somewhere. Got mine for $210. Way more comfy, quieter, and 7.4 r value
I got the larger rectangle, still lighter than older regular
I'm shit at a party, but I remember nonsensical stuff
Thanks for the tip!
I also bring my Kindle with me: I store it in a Tyvek mail envelope which I don't find super durable. How do you keep yours? Thanks in advance.
Hey Eric! I normally put it in a quart sized Ziploc freezer bag, and either put it in the front of the pack or in the liner with my sleeping bag. I haven't found a perfect spot for it yet.
My Kindle rides in a used bubble wrap mailer in a Ziplock, the wrap provides lightweight bump and pressure protection while the Ziplock keeps it dry in the PNW wet.
@@memathews Simple, smart, and effective: I love that. Thank you!
Please take this as the compliment I intend. Your videos are so beautiful it makes me want to not make videos. How long does a video like this take you to edit?
Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words, and compliment taken haha!
Roughly speaking, it takes me about 2 hours to edit one minute of footage, from the time I put in my SD card to when it's exported. This could swing in either direction depending on how "perfect" I want the project to be. It used to take me like a week to edit a single video, but big part of speeding things up is figuring out where you can cut corners and be OK with "good enough."
That said, I realize you were probably mostly joking but please don't get discouraged - it sounds cliché but you don't see all the hot garbage that I record, or the anxiety attacks in the middle of the woods when I realize I've been recording all day I'm 1/4 of the way through the video. Also, I have lots of free time to spend on this - your situation may be different.
I think as creatives we tend to get a little too close to our own projects to see how good they are. I literally watched a video yesterday and said to myself, "why don't my video's look like THAT?"
Please don't hesitate to shoot me a message on Instagram if you need any help and we can set up a time to talk.
For what it's worth, you seem way more comfortable on camera than I am!
@@timbschwartz Well thank you for the info and the compliment at the end. Not sure I agree but my videos typically include drinking…
how to contact you? an email?
Hi there! Feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram.