Hi Rev! You continue to be an inspiration and great source of information for old folks like me and Thia. We are currently gearing up for our next thru-hike in spring 2025: the 750 mile Oregon Desert Trail (ODT). Of course we'll video the whole thing and put it here on TH-cam. Really hope we cross paths with you again some day. Until then, keep on hiking! Roadkill & Goldilocks
Very inspiring, I’m not as old as you, but injuries and responsibilities have weighed down on ability to long hike, but have been “building” out my gear in preparation for 1-2-3 day hikes and maybe in a few years longer trips. Your gear selection is on point. I went for the Durston Kakwa 55 as we have to have bear canister here and I just didn’t want to deal with strapping anything on top “every single trip” and if I do end up out of Colorado on a longer trip without bear canister requirements will just fold it down. I liked your idea for puff jacket having a hoody, and the pee bottle, seriously good idea, esp at night stuck in a tent!!
@@CC-en2lj I am able to put my bear canister (BV450) in my Hyperlite Unbound 40 pack with my tent (Durston X-Mid Pro 1) strapped to the top. I could probably put my tent in the pack. Haven’t tried it yet. Might be a little “crowded.” 😁
Thank you once again for a great video, Im always curious to see what hikers bring with them for a day hike or multiple days. I plan on going camping possibly this fall but if I don't make it then early spring for sure but then again I do live in Minnesota so winter could last till May lol. This video has been very helpful and as always god bless and see ya later Rev
Hey Rev. Great video - info for hikers. Since I can't hike, I usually don't watch gear videos but was curious about what you used in Ireland. Have a great day. Blessings to you and your family. Take care. Stay safe. See you in the next video.
Hi Rev, 11,92 lbs is a very good score! When I walked the West Highland Way I came around 12 kilogram (24 lbs). Took too much with me. Afraid of missing out 😄😄. But I have to say that most ultra light gear (like Zpacks and Durston) is rather expensive in Europe because of shipping and import taxes. For example I personally use the Lanshan 2 tent which is a bargain and is fine as well. The Nalgene bottle is absolutely a favourite item to get me through the night 😅😅.
Concise and thorough video of your pack and contents. I’m guessing your( loaded )pack was lighter on the Ireland Way than the PCT. Great video! I won’t be doing any thru hikes but am always interested in seeing what hikers carry on theirs.
Thank you for the very informative video; excellent information and reference. Can you comment on the durability of the 50 d white pack version (versus the 150d black); and overall durability of the Unbound pack so far? I am wondering how the people in the backcountry of Ireland took to you using a drone? All the best, Jeannie In Alaska
Very informative. Great base weight! I LOVE Darn Tough socks and wear them year round; best socks ever! I am hoping to get out on the trail as soon as I get past my shoulder surgery and nasty after-effects. Any plans for future adventure?
@@TheHikingRev Oh wow! Part of the AT goes along the ridge above the little valley where I grew up. It is now a state park. I can see the mountain from my backyard where the trail goes for about 20+ miles. How exciting! Yes, I am gradually walking more and building my strength up again.
Rev, this was interesting and informative. A couple of questions if I may: If I understand correctly, you had only a change of socks, no change of shirt, pants, or underwear. Is that right? If you arrive to your destination and night wet and dirty, did you have anything dry to sleep in? If you stayed in town and went out to a restaurant for meals, did you just wear wet, dirty and smelly clothes? If you did laundry, what did you wear while the laundry was going? I've walked several Camino routes in France and Spain and carry one pair of pants, one short sleeve hiking shirt, and one long sleeve hiking shirt for cold weather in addition to what I'm wearing. If I can figure out how to get by without those, that would cut down on bulk and weight. I also found the hard way that my rain jacket and pack cover don't really keep me dry or my pack dry in a steady rain. The Altus poncho is very popular in Europe so I got one of those and it works great, but it weights 11 oz. I didn't take rain pants on my last trip because the pair I got from REI weighs 12 oz. The poncho and the pants add up to quite a bit of weight, but being wet and cold and carrying a wet and sodden pack is no fun, either. I see the Z Packs Vertice pants weigh only 3 oz, so that will be something I will look into. Looks like you didn't carry anything to heat water or reconstitute dehydrated food. Is that right? All in all, a base weight of 12 lbs is fantastic. Sorry for taking up so much bandwidth with my questions and appreciate your feedback. Don't forget, I'm in Sandy Springs and glad to help out when you come to start the AT.
Thanks Brian. That’s right…the only extra clothes I brought (on my PCT, Pinhoti, and Ireland Way Thruhikes) were an extra pair of socks. 1. While I did laundry (hiking shirt and shorts), I would wear my rain jacket and pants EVERYWHERE. (They’re black, so not see through). 2. My hiking shorts have a built in liner so no need for underwear. 3. If it was cold in the morning, I would wear my rain pants over my hiking shorts until it warmed up. 4. No need for “sleeping clothes.” Just sleep in your hiking clothes. Your clothes will dry off before you go to sleep. Wash yourself off before you get in your sleeping bag. 5. You won’t need a pack cover if you get a pack made of DCF material. Not carrying extra clothes will save you a lot of weight and less to keep up with.
My pack has never been that light! I need to get a drone and start playing with it. On the food side, I am not sure I could do only cold meals. I like my jetboil.
I use a Garmin inReach Mini as well, just in case. However, you have an iPhone 14 which is also capable of satellite assisted rescue. As far as I know this function is even for free, unlike Garmin. Hence my next mobile phone will be SAR capable as well, either an iPhone or also the new Google Pixel 9 or next generation Samsung's.
@@TheHikingRev BTW, Garmin has revised its service plans as of September 18th 2024. It has become somewhat cheaper due to increasing competition of free ( at least for two years) satellite assisted rescue services from mobile phone producers such as Apple. Don't cling on to your old Garmin subscription. In case you want to stay with Garmin get a new subscriptions for a better price.
Great video!
Hello 👋 my traveling friend, thank you for sharing another informative and entertaining video. You did a great job. Stay safe out there 🏕️. 😮
Thank you Ronald. I’ll try. 😁
Hi there. Im a senior hiker. I enjoy your posts
Thanks John. I’m glad you enjoy them. 😁
Love every minute of each one REV
Thanks Bill. 😁
Big respect....your an inspiration...thanks for keeping it real and conectable😊
@@NotASheep100 You’re quite welcome. 😁
Hello the Hilking King Rev,Keep on the Hiking bro
Thank you very much, Adam.😁
Great information. Thanks for sharing. Ireland is so beautiful. So much amazing history, architecture, and culture. Blessings!
Thanks. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Irish countryside. 😁
Good info once again, Rev! Thanks for the knowledge and inspiration…see you down the trail!
You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😁
Absolutely amazing video man, you nailed it! 👌👌
Thanks. 👍😁
Hi Rev! You continue to be an inspiration and great source of information for old folks like me and Thia. We are currently gearing up for our next thru-hike in spring 2025: the 750 mile Oregon Desert Trail (ODT). Of course we'll video the whole thing and put it here on TH-cam. Really hope we cross paths with you again some day. Until then, keep on hiking! Roadkill & Goldilocks
Thanks Guys. You are are MY hero’s. The ODT sounds like a great hike. I’m looking forward to seeing it. 😁
Great job! Big fan here!
Thanks, my friend. 😁
Thanking for sharing your gear list.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😁
Excellent video Rev! Keep on hiking!
Thanks. I’ll try. 😁
Thanks for doing this video on your gear!
You’re welcome Robin. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😁
This was extremely helpful - thanks!
You’re welcome. 😁
Great video and list. Looks nice and lite. Thanks for sharing all your experience with us.
You’re welcome Mike. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😁
Very inspiring, I’m not as old as you, but injuries and responsibilities have weighed down on ability to long hike, but have been “building” out my gear in preparation for 1-2-3 day hikes and maybe in a few years longer trips. Your gear selection is on point. I went for the Durston Kakwa 55 as we have to have bear canister here and I just didn’t want to deal with strapping anything on top “every single trip” and if I do end up out of Colorado on a longer trip without bear canister requirements will just fold it down. I liked your idea for puff jacket having a hoody, and the pee bottle, seriously good idea, esp at night stuck in a tent!!
@@CC-en2lj I am able to put my bear canister (BV450) in my Hyperlite Unbound 40 pack with my tent (Durston X-Mid Pro 1) strapped to the top. I could probably put my tent in the pack. Haven’t tried it yet. Might be a little “crowded.” 😁
Thanks
You’re welcome Karen. 😁
Awesome load out! You need to be comfortable! Nice gear choices.❤❤❤👏👏👏👏
Thanks Jason. 😁
Always good, Rev. Thanks.
You’re always welcome. Peter. 😁
Thank you once again for a great video, Im always curious to see what hikers bring with them for a day hike or multiple days. I plan on going camping possibly this fall but if I don't make it then early spring for sure but then again I do live in Minnesota so winter could last till May lol. This video has been very helpful and as always god bless and see ya later Rev
Hey Derek. Hope you make that Fall hike. 😁
Under 12 lbs base weight - that is extraordinary!
That’s including a 2 pound drone. 😁
Hi Rev! You need to thru hike New Zealand Brother! 🏕🏕🏕🌳🌲🌲🌲🌏🌏🌏🌏🏔🏔🏔
Got it on my Bucket List. 😁
Hey Rev. Great video - info for hikers. Since I can't hike, I usually don't watch gear videos but was curious about what you used in Ireland. Have a great day. Blessings to you and your family. Take care. Stay safe. See you in the next video.
Thanks Judith. 😁
Missing your hiking vids already. Hope you'll be back to do some more some day.
I’m hoping to get at least one more hike in before the winter sets in. Otherwise, next year in April, I will be doing the Appalachian Trail.😁
Hi Rev, 11,92 lbs is a very good score! When I walked the West Highland Way I came around 12 kilogram (24 lbs). Took too much with me. Afraid of missing out 😄😄. But I have to say that most ultra light gear (like Zpacks and Durston) is rather expensive in Europe because of shipping and import taxes. For example I personally use the Lanshan 2 tent which is a bargain and is fine as well. The Nalgene bottle is absolutely a favourite item to get me through the night 😅😅.
👍. Yes. Lightweight gear is very expensive. 😁
😊😊🎉
Thanks Francis. 😁
Concise and thorough video of your pack and contents. I’m guessing your( loaded )pack was lighter on the Ireland Way than the PCT. Great video! I won’t be doing any thru hikes but am always interested in seeing what hikers carry on theirs.
That’s great Rebecca. Yes my pack was lighter even with carrying a drone. 😁
Thank you for the very informative video; excellent information and reference.
Can you comment on the durability of the 50 d white pack version (versus the 150d black); and overall durability of the Unbound pack so far?
I am wondering how the people in the backcountry of Ireland took to you using a drone?
All the best, Jeannie In Alaska
You’re welcome. I love my Hyperlite pack. It’s not the lightest but it’s very comfortable.
The locals (sheep) were intrigued by my drone. 🤣
Very informative. Great base weight! I LOVE Darn Tough socks and wear them year round; best socks ever! I am hoping to get out on the trail as soon as I get past my shoulder surgery and nasty after-effects. Any plans for future adventure?
Hey Ruth. Be sure and ease back into it.
Next year I plan to hike the Appalachian Trail. 😁
@@TheHikingRev Oh wow! Part of the AT goes along the ridge above the little valley where I grew up. It is now a state park. I can see the mountain from my backyard where the trail goes for about 20+ miles. How exciting! Yes, I am gradually walking more and building my strength up again.
@@TheHikingRev You may want to rethink that after all the damage that just occurred in NC, GA and TN.
Rev, this was interesting and informative. A couple of questions if I may: If I understand correctly, you had only a change of socks, no change of shirt, pants, or underwear. Is that right? If you arrive to your destination and night wet and dirty, did you have anything dry to sleep in? If you stayed in town and went out to a restaurant for meals, did you just wear wet, dirty and smelly clothes? If you did laundry, what did you wear while the laundry was going? I've walked several Camino routes in France and Spain and carry one pair of pants, one short sleeve hiking shirt, and one long sleeve hiking shirt for cold weather in addition to what I'm wearing. If I can figure out how to get by without those, that would cut down on bulk and weight. I also found the hard way that my rain jacket and pack cover don't really keep me dry or my pack dry in a steady rain. The Altus poncho is very popular in Europe so I got one of those and it works great, but it weights 11 oz. I didn't take rain pants on my last trip because the pair I got from REI weighs 12 oz. The poncho and the pants add up to quite a bit of weight, but being wet and cold and carrying a wet and sodden pack is no fun, either. I see the Z Packs Vertice pants weigh only 3 oz, so that will be something I will look into. Looks like you didn't carry anything to heat water or reconstitute dehydrated food. Is that right? All in all, a base weight of 12 lbs is fantastic. Sorry for taking up so much bandwidth with my questions and appreciate your feedback. Don't forget, I'm in Sandy Springs and glad to help out when you come to start the AT.
Thanks Brian. That’s right…the only extra clothes I brought (on my PCT, Pinhoti, and Ireland Way Thruhikes) were an extra pair of socks.
1. While I did laundry (hiking shirt and shorts), I would wear my rain jacket and pants EVERYWHERE. (They’re black, so not see through).
2. My hiking shorts have a built in liner so no need for underwear.
3. If it was cold in the morning, I would wear my rain pants over my hiking shorts until it warmed up.
4. No need for “sleeping clothes.” Just sleep in your hiking clothes. Your clothes will dry off before you go to sleep. Wash yourself off before you get in your sleeping bag.
5. You won’t need a pack cover if you get a pack made of DCF material.
Not carrying extra clothes will save you a lot of weight and less to keep up with.
My pack has never been that light! I need to get a drone and start playing with it. On the food side, I am not sure I could do only cold meals. I like my jetboil.
🤣 Hey Charles. Cold soaking and No Cook is not for everybody. You’ve got to do you. 😁
I use a Garmin inReach Mini as well, just in case. However, you have an iPhone 14 which is also capable of satellite assisted rescue. As far as I know this function is even for free, unlike Garmin. Hence my next mobile phone will be SAR capable as well, either an iPhone or also the new Google Pixel 9 or next generation Samsung's.
Great idea. 😁
@@TheHikingRev BTW, Garmin has revised its service plans as of September 18th 2024. It has become somewhat cheaper due to increasing competition of free ( at least for two years) satellite assisted rescue services from mobile phone producers such as Apple. Don't cling on to your old Garmin subscription. In case you want to stay with Garmin get a new subscriptions for a better price.
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Was this hike easy to plan?
No, not really. 😁