St. Pete, yeah!! Used to cruise over there to party with my beach crew back when I lived in New Smyrna. I actually live right by were OV is located, and we just pop in to buy stuff from them. Thanks for making a genuine, non-cheesy hiking video. Very refreshing.
Do you have a bear canister or could borrow one to try in there? Like say a BV450 or BV500? Assuming that it goes in upright, the roundness vs the zipper might be interesting.
I do not have a bear canister but it is something that I am thinking about getting however; being in Florida there is some blackbear activity but nowhere that I go to frequently requires one they just require you to hang your food in a tree so I have a food bag for now.
@@TropicTekkers CA has a bunch of areas where rangers will knock on your backpack to check on canisters. Like I'm in Tahoe where Desolation Wilderness is not canister required, but you're not going to easily find a tree for a proper hang (2-3ft branches that droop downard). Sometimes even finding 2 trees to string a line between can't be found. There are definitely a lot of reports of bears getting into hung food.
@@aaalllen Well I guess I’m pretty lucky then but thank you for letting me know I will keep that in mind if I ever am able to get out there .I’ll have to buy a good bear canister for sure!
Im concerned about the zipper breaking, every zipper backpack in the middle ive had from my personal experience ends up break with a normal 20-25lb load
My concern too. I wonder why they didn't add straps to secure the load, and release the strain on the zipper. That is a deal breaker for me, I am not an ultralight backpacker and my gear weights around 25-27 pounds.
Thanks for posting the video...how waterproof is that central zipper? Seems odd to have a roll top to seal out water while having a zipper in the middle.
I have not tested how waterproof the zipper is yet, but that was also my original thought and after some consideration I decided to get it anyway and still use a pack liner or trash compactor bag for my sleeping bag and clothes anyway just to make sure they don’t get wet.
@@danfarbecker2441 Good question, I have used it with pants and also running shorts I will say I am a 31 waist so I actually think I should’ve gotten a small hip belt instead of a medium because I have to tighten mine up the entire way and tuck the access straps underneath the hip pouch pockets so I do not know how it feels to have the actual strap on me I mostly just have the padding touching my hips and waist.
Yeah I did! I almost wish I got a 45L but I think the 60L will be good for winter trips if I go up north which is what I wanna start doing this next winter. Also maybe start some shorter thru hikes so we’ll see.
I am using the gear doctors sleeping pad, found it on Amazon and it has worked great for me I’ve taken it out two times now and I love it. The R-value is pretty high and the quality compares to therma rest. Gear Doctors Ultralight 17oz Camping Sleeping pad ApolloAir - Compact, Warm 5.2 R-Value 4 Season Air Mattress, Perfect for Backpacking, Hiking - Lightweight Inflatable & Compact Sleep Pad www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8VZPDL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E39R04TYRC0SE7G7HMH4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It’s really comfortable to me, I don’t know if it’s because I was using the nature hike 60L before or because it’s really that comfortable. I honestly don’t have another UL bag to compare it to
Awesome review! I just bought one, do you know if the hip belts are interchangeable? I'm blaming the pandemic but I've recently put a few pounds on and not sure if the medium size hip belt will fit.
Yes they Velcro on in between the pad on the lower back and the frame you can slide this one out and put a different one in place until you get hiking enough to go back to the medium
It’s called an aqua clip, zpacks sells them. But I also found them on Amazon.they are made for a standard water bottle like smartwater but you can stretch it to fit on the befree filter. This is a link to the cheap ones on Amazon that I have. GarageSeoul Water Bottle Clip, Water Bottle Holder,Pack of 4,Bottle Drink Holder,Bottle Buckle,Bottle Buckle for Outdoor Camping Traveling Fitness Yoga, Cellphone Holder, Cellphone Stand www.amazon.com/dp/B07C738KS5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VMQGRFCE0Y7QB7W6NKFM
it looks like a good pack, just remember, it is made in China. I believe it is better to support local American companies that employee Americans. And I am a Canadian.
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i love the cat at the back 😍
You in St. Pete? Me too!
Yes I am
Awesome! I've just recently gotten into backpacking. Any suggestions on good multi-day hikes in our area?
St. Pete, yeah!! Used to cruise over there to party with my beach crew back when I lived in New Smyrna. I actually live right by were OV is located, and we just pop in to buy stuff from them. Thanks for making a genuine, non-cheesy hiking video. Very refreshing.
Thanks man, I appreciate the feedback! Also I’m jealous of all y’all over in Utah it looks so amazing out there!
Great video! I have the 45L and absolutely love it!!
Thanks for sharing the video! I think that this pack is such a cool design and really finds the balance between ultralight and functional.
I think you just said it better than I did “balance between ultralight and functional”
Great video man! Got one myself and ready to put it on the trail this weekend!
That’s exciting have fun!
And..... Cue the black cat at 5:03.
Yeah she is a little shit but we love her!
I got the same pack! Can’t wait to try it out in bama.
That’s sick will you be making a video on it?
@@TropicTekkers I may post my thoughts on the Facebook group for OV!
Do you have a bear canister or could borrow one to try in there? Like say a BV450 or BV500? Assuming that it goes in upright, the roundness vs the zipper might be interesting.
I do not have a bear canister but it is something that I am thinking about getting however; being in Florida there is some blackbear activity but nowhere that I go to frequently requires one they just require you to hang your food in a tree so I have a food bag for now.
@@TropicTekkers CA has a bunch of areas where rangers will knock on your backpack to check on canisters. Like I'm in Tahoe where Desolation Wilderness is not canister required, but you're not going to easily find a tree for a proper hang (2-3ft branches that droop downard). Sometimes even finding 2 trees to string a line between can't be found. There are definitely a lot of reports of bears getting into hung food.
@@aaalllen Well I guess I’m pretty lucky then but thank you for letting me know I will keep that in mind if I ever am able to get out there .I’ll have to buy a good bear canister for sure!
Im concerned about the zipper breaking, every zipper backpack in the middle ive had from my personal experience ends up break with a normal 20-25lb load
Yeah I will probably have more reviews on this as I do more hikes and break it in more so we shall see how it lasts
This is also my concern
Not to mention, using a pack liner makes that zipper even more pointless.
My concern too. I wonder why they didn't add straps to secure the load, and release the strain on the zipper. That is a deal breaker for me, I am not an ultralight backpacker and my gear weights around 25-27 pounds.
Thanks for your share. It's a nice stuff.
Thanks for watchin!
Great video! Love the bag!
Is there an option for sleep pad attachment on bottom of pack?
No there isnt
Thanks for posting the video...how waterproof is that central zipper? Seems odd to have a roll top to seal out water while having a zipper in the middle.
I have not tested how waterproof the zipper is yet, but that was also my original thought and after some consideration I decided to get it anyway and still use a pack liner or trash compactor bag for my sleeping bag and clothes anyway just to make sure they don’t get wet.
@@TropicTekkers Thanks...one more question...how comfortable is the front belt and clip? It looks fairly narrow...that seems it would cut and bind.
@@danfarbecker2441 Good question, I have used it with pants and also running shorts I will say I am a 31 waist so I actually think I should’ve gotten a small hip belt instead of a medium because I have to tighten mine up the entire way and tuck the access straps underneath the hip pouch pockets so I do not know how it feels to have the actual strap on me I mostly just have the padding touching my hips and waist.
@@TropicTekkers Thanks !!!
Duuuude I have the same bag and color but a 45L and I am totally digging it... You sure did have a ton of stuff in there lol
Yeah I did! I almost wish I got a 45L but I think the 60L will be good for winter trips if I go up north which is what I wanna start doing this next winter. Also maybe start some shorter thru hikes so we’ll see.
What sleeping pad are you using?
I am using the gear doctors sleeping pad, found it on Amazon and it has worked great for me I’ve taken it out two times now and I love it. The R-value is pretty high and the quality compares to therma rest. Gear Doctors Ultralight 17oz Camping Sleeping pad ApolloAir - Compact, Warm 5.2 R-Value 4 Season Air Mattress, Perfect for Backpacking, Hiking - Lightweight Inflatable & Compact Sleep Pad www.amazon.com/dp/B08D8VZPDL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E39R04TYRC0SE7G7HMH4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@TropicTekkers Thank you! I just picked up the Nemo Tensor. I was using the REI Air rail but wanted something lighter.
@@NealBenson yeah I was looking at that one but I went with the budget option instead, maybe one day I’ll get that one! Enjoy it.
Waterproof material? Frame details, removable, etc.? Shoulder-strap construction/comfort?
In the description there is more details of the specifications of this bag.
How comfortable is this pack with all of that weight?
It’s really comfortable to me, I don’t know if it’s because I was using the nature hike 60L before or because it’s really that comfortable. I honestly don’t have another UL bag to compare it to
thanks for the review!
Good video! Can't wait to get one! Is that the 45 or 60l?
60L it’s amazing!
Awesome review! I just bought one, do you know if the hip belts are interchangeable? I'm blaming the pandemic but I've recently put a few pounds on and not sure if the medium size hip belt will fit.
Yes they Velcro on in between the pad on the lower back and the frame you can slide this one out and put a different one in place until you get hiking enough to go back to the medium
The full length zipper on the main compartment. Zipper failure and when that happens all your gear will come and spilling out and you are screwed..
@Drew Price True..however having the zipper also weakens the integrity of the fabric..
@Drew Price. There is a reason why the majority of backpack manufacturers have moved aways from zippers on the main compartment...zipper failure.
What are you using to hang your befree off the front?
It’s called an aqua clip, zpacks sells them. But I also found them on Amazon.they are made for a standard water bottle like smartwater but you can stretch it to fit on the befree filter. This is a link to the cheap ones on Amazon that I have. GarageSeoul Water Bottle Clip, Water Bottle Holder,Pack of 4,Bottle Drink Holder,Bottle Buckle,Bottle Buckle for Outdoor Camping Traveling Fitness Yoga, Cellphone Holder, Cellphone Stand www.amazon.com/dp/B07C738KS5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VMQGRFCE0Y7QB7W6NKFM
@@TropicTekkers Thank you very muchly.
864g for the 45 litre pack is really heavy!
ouch her ears
Nothing about this pack, load out, or video is “ultralight” ....
it looks like a good pack, just remember, it is made in China. I believe it is better to support local American companies that employee Americans. And I am a Canadian.
This is not made in China.
@@westinvader3 are you 100% sure? where is it manufactured then? curious
I love your content, but you must quit saying UHM.. It’s habit people do to try and fill a void, but it gets repetitive and distracting.
I totally agree. I almost wanted to say you can turn my videos into a drinking game when I say uhm! Thank you for the feedback.