Gambling with gear I’ve never used in EXTREME wind and rain
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Extreme wind and rain. 50mph wind and freezing rain. New backpacking gear. How to stay warm and dry hiking and backpacking and camping. - บันเทิง
LOL! DupleXL is pronounced: (Duplex - L)
I’m gonna submit a job application to your marketing dept and pick new names for you… 😂
My 2c. DupleXL is a clever name. An XL version of the Duplex, arguably the GOAT dyneema tent and a name familiar to most backpackers in the ultralight and thruhiker audience.
Love my TripleX
And they copied decathlon tent xd
@@DanBecker 🤣
Would love a video on gear that last forever. Hard to spend hundreds on a bag/jacket/ pad when they barely last. My keens are only 180 but they last thousands of miles and never need break in time, which makes them worth way more than what i pay. A video listing valued items over new stuff would be bitchin.
Yes Please, like Stanley flasks and things like that.
Hows the pillow barn on that bag?
+1
How often do you need a new sleeping bag?
WOW Lake Superior at its finest. Unreal how Homemade Wanderlust (Dixie) hiked the same trail earlier this summer and had perfect weather. Now Dan gives it a try and experiences some of the most spectacular views found in North America. Thanks for sharing the views of the lake and for all the positive reviews.
I've been rocking Cumulus stuff for years (they are based in a country next to me) and I love it.
Just love it.
Thank you so much :) Always ready to help!
I did my first backpacking trip last week on that trail. I saw the aftermath of the storm you went through. It must have been wild! The rangers were talking about 30' waves. I was worried about falling off the cliffs in perfect weather. I can't imagine standing on the edge in those winds. Those guys will have stories to tell for decades. Kudos to you all for making it through that.
Great review Dan and well done for lending the newbies your gear - that’s a great message.spread the love!!! I love your channel because it is so cheerful and gives great info.
I’ve liked zeepaks for years but never taken the plunge. I love cumulus - I use their 450 quilt and forgive my french but it’s the dogs bollocks (English colloquialism for awesome); it’s my go to quilt, no drafts. I proper rate them. ATB - Chris👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks to you, I went on my first backpacking trip this month. Keep up the amazing gear.
I've been looking at the Zpacks Arc pack and Zpacks DupleXL for a while. So glad they worked well for you, they'll definitely be the next items added to my arsenal so I can lighten my load! Thanks!
This was an awesome video! And, since I've been a fan of Brooks running shoes for ages, I am now going to try those Cascadia GTXs for hiking; you better be right, lol! I do love gear reviews; thanks again Dan.
I swear by ZPacks. Not just because their gear is the best on the market, but because their customer support is the best I've EVER found. I've put ~80 nights into my Duplex, 20F quilt, and 62L ArcHaul, all from ZPacks, and I'm hooked. I do not regret a single purchase from them. This years winner for me was the UL Umbrella and shoulder strap. Rain or shine that piece of equipment got so much use this year. You get what you pay for, that's for sure. They continue to innovate. I can't wait to see what they come up with next.
Thanks Dan. Tomorrow, I am going hiking with some guys from my church. I love connecting with God while I'm out in the mountains. The peace of mind I get lets me become aware of stuff I've been putting off. I take those things to God in prayer more sincerely out there than anywhere else.
I have the Brooks Cascadia 16 GTX and they are awesome! I bought another pair just to have a backup pair. I love the support they provide and they look great too! They are my favorite shoes and I wear them all the time. Thanks for making great videos! Blessings in 2023
Great overall review of the new gear. It’s always fun to take new gear to see how it works. Provided it works well. Lol. But looks like it all did for you. I agree about the toggle things on the doors. I have a Zpacks Altaplex with the door toggles with the hooks at the bottom to secure it and the screen door that falls to the ground. Recently I bought the Durston Xmid Pro 2 which has the zippers on the vestibule doors and the mesh doors don’t fall down. I think it may have spoiled me now. It like you said, not a major flaw, more like a pet peeve. I like that Cumulus Plancklite jacket. Looks perfect for summer trips.
I learned the hard way to look at the wind forecast as well as the temps….
cumulus is best, I have many products from them, including 3 sleeping bags and a quilt and what is amazing you can custom made your own bag or quilt just the way you like. cheers from Ukraine
Nice to see familiar faces here :)
My first time at Pictured Rocks, the mosquitos and flies hatched the day before we arrived. It was Biblical. Did the Winds this summer and saw many saying how bad the skeeters were, lol not even in the same ballpark of upper Michigan. Still one of my all time favorite places to hike. Beyond spectacular! Thank you for the great videos!
Folks get carried off by the skeeters some places. State bird and all.
I hiked the Pictured Rocks several times and the weather is extremely unpredictable. Kudos for trying it in the fall. It’s beautiful but unforgiving out there.
Great vid! Thanks Dan.
I tune into your channel because, if equipment is awesome.. I want to hear the word awesome from a guy like Dan Becker. And stuff that you're actually testing actually is awesome. Thanks DaN
Glad to see you were to experience Lake Superior at her finest! It is the best! Headed up there next week! Happy trails!
My very first backpacking trip was at Pictured Rocks in weather just like that when I was 12. Over 30 years later I am still backpacking! Looks like an exciting trip. I love Pictured Rocks. The most scenic hike anywhere in this area of the US.
Yeah, I don't trust that door to be raintight.
Great video as always, Dan!
I love my Zpacks arc zip. I got it in Dyneema and it’s super comfortable. Also, pictured rocks is such a great hike, sorry you didn’t have the best of weather!
Used for years an REI expedition tent. Tent with rain fly. Served us well but nylon and would sag horribly when wet. Still have it.
Have moved to Zpacks Duplex and Triplex (when with my wife). Amazing tents! Love them. Very similar in many ways but one layer that is waterproof. Excellent tents.
Dan, you got me camping last year, thank you!
I’m super impressed the DupleXL survived that wind! Especially without having mid-panel guy lines like the Duplex to keep the walls from concaving. I have the Duplex and don’t know if I’d be brave enough to take it in a storm like that!
I was on this trail a year ago and did encounter rain but nothing of this magnitude. That is absolutely wild in those conditions, congrats!!!
Still the best in the world to me my man and never sell yourself short on what you do. I can’t afford any of the gear you have, but have found alternatives. As you answered my questions for my daughter. As a starter kit the gear has done its job. Because she was going abuse it no matter what. But finding cheaper alternatives has shown me there are a lot of fake people on TH-cam. I praise your opinion and that your honest. Your a godsend to some people. Thank you sir very very much!!!!!
SEMPER FI
Much appreciated! Here’s a video that may be more in your budget. It’s still some of the best gear for the price! th-cam.com/video/y3ZSDxtsyCA/w-d-xo.html
I was so happy to hit PR a week before these crazy storms because I heard it was insane! Glad the tent held up for you though!!
I was out that same weekend in Elmira on the Jordan river Trial! Loved pictured rocks it’s on the ticket for this summers trip!
I see you’re rocking the Apple Watch Ultra! I’d love to see a review from a backpackers perspective
Dan If It Easnt So Expensive I Would Have It Happily And Never Trade It At All So Beautiful And Looks So Warm And Cozy. Im So Greatful You Did Share. Thank You❤❤❤
Been using Cumulus products for a few years now and they have all been really good. Had the Panyam 600 for abut 6 years, used mainly by my kids now for winter camping. I totally agree on the zip, never had it stuck. I also have the Primlite pullover which packs down really small and pretty much is always packed whether it be camping or a day out.
Thank you for sharing your opinion about our products! Appreciate it so much! :)
I can't believe you went hiking/camping in the UP this time of the year...it could have been a blizzard. I really hope that all the slo-mo model shots were done tongue-in-cheek, cause I kept bursting into laughter each time one would show up.
The video of the spray hitting the trees was amazing!
Great video as always. I switched from lone peaks to Brooks Adrenaline shoes , love them! Safe & Happy trails🙏🥾
Good to know! Loving the brooks so far!!
Great call for keeping everyone safe.
Eeeww...I can't believe they got rid of the end wall guy lines. They are so necessary to pull the tent away from your face and hold off the wind. Replaced by a near worthless lower tieout. I'm stunned this worked in wind. We didn't actually see it. I've been in wind set up like you described with decidedly less wind than you saw and still I had to hold the poles that wanted to collapse because the wind was so strong on the sail.....I had to hold it back with both feet. The guy lines were champs under ridiculous conditions. They gotta bring em back.
I found that the Duplex fits nicely in a narrower longer stuff sack which makes it more suitable for attaching to the outside of the pack.
I purchased the Cumulus Panyam 600 (w/hydrophobic down) because of this video as well as the zpacks duplex in burnt orange! ❤
Would love to try the Back Pack in Australia been drooling over it for so long, might need to start saving!!
I love my Zpacks Plex solo, for a one person tent it's huge. It can be little drafty if you don't get the pitch correct but hey, my sleeping bag keeps me warm anyway.
Emmett's rocking the stasch thing 🔥🔥🔥
I have to say the water pics at the beginning were pretty epic.
Thats so nice that you got to take some of your fellow parish members on a trip! Some of the most fun I had in high school was with youth group events and getting to go to the UK with the choir.
I live in Michigan and hiking in the UP is a dream of mine! After seeing your videos I really want to do a guide led hike in the Midwest!
Awesome!
Dude, there’s no better guide to have your first camping experience with than Becker the master!
Brooks make my favorite running shoes. They make the only shoes I can recommend to anyone to use for whatever with no qualms.
been debating getting the arc haul ultra. this sold me on it. now i gotta save my money lol.
Brixton Supply hat!! Awesome. Encinitas in the house.
Loved this video. It felt more like a classic Becker video that he’s kind of gotten away from.
a 70L backpack, with a belt and 21 oz? Wow. And definitely looking at Cumulus products. Thanks Dan.
Would love to see an in depth review of the zpacks pack. Ideally with the optional accessories.
Ah, the diss! "I'm used to more luxurious tents" haha
Talking about us getting off our laptop/cellphones, I feel so attacked right now!
I do miss hiking so bad, just had a kid tho, and she's still not sleeping through the night so I'll cut myself some slack. The month she sleeps through the night though, you better believe we're going to start camping! Probably in the backyard for the first time 😀
Those waves... Holy Moe!
Big fan of the channel. I binge your videos before I head out for tips on new gear. I just got back from 5 days in the back country of Pictured Rocks (Grand Marais to Munising). Awesome footage. I missed that weather by a few days. How did the Brooks shoes hold up to the cold weather?
I knew right away that you were on the Lake Superior coast. We hike the coast in Ontario and have had those crazy storms while hiking in the park 😅
Most of that top end gear is awsome!!!!
Dan,
As usual, you showed fresh content and always have an upbeat attitude.
When you showed how the Altra’s blew out on the inner part of the shoe it made me think you need a wider shoe.
Have you tried any “real” wide toe box shoe like a Lems Primal Pursuit?
I have them and will never go back to regular or normal pointed toe shoes again.
Look at your feet, They don’t come to a point in the middle do they?
They are a trail running shoe that feel like you are wearing a comfy pair of slippers. 😉👍
I've gone through so many trail shoes and my favorite out of them all is the hoka speedgoat 5. knit uppers, cushy and the vibram mega grip outsole.
Hoka speed goats are all I use anymore!
Three cheers for the Speedgoats!
Hi Dan. I'm back from a trip in the Adirondacks with also extreme wind and rain. Would have def liked to see your vid first haha!
Impressive wind/water.
Really enjoy All of the reviews on the gear and the banter that goes along with it BUT, with the weather and such, what sleeping pad did you use to compliment the sleeping bag that was used? Thank you both! It's always a hoot to learn something new. Aloha from Hawaii.
I want that tent!
If you like the fit of Altras, but not the lack of durability, try Topo shoes. I wore Altra Lone Peaks for the past few years, but tried Topo Terraventure shoes on the advice from triple crown thruhiker Dixie (Homemade Wanderlust TH-cam channel). They fit like the Lone Peaks, but the Vibram soles had better grip and lasted longer, and the upper is still intact, with the exception of the liner in the heel pocket (I wear out ALL trail runners there).
Montbell makes some ridiculously light gear. I bought a 50 degree rectangular summer bag that unzips to a flat quilt and weighs exactly one pound. I use it as a liner bag to make my 40 degree bag work down to 20, and I can use it up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer (if it's windy).
Good stuff, Dan! 👍
I absolutely love the Brooks Cascadia and never see reviews for them. They last so much longer than the Altras.
I got a zpacks hexamid that weights 10-12 oz, which is great, except in really rocky areas , or wind.
I have the Montbelle and it is by far the warmest puffy I have ever had- I sold my GH and my Patagonia.
Cool that you're starting to review Montbell products... I was really curious to know how their products compare to American brands
Cumulus made awesome sleeping bags. I own Panyam 450 for years. Great price point, highly customizable and very well made. Their customer service awesome too. Great video Dan.
Thank you so much for your opinion! We do our best and are always ready to help everybody who is interested in our gear!
Hi I am looking into the panyam. How is it width wise? As I am side sleeper and prefer a bag that isn’t too constrictive. What is your experience with the the temperature rating? What was the lowest temperature you slept in?
@@Outdoorboy-I am back and side sleeper and found that the girth doesn't feel restrictive for me. I am lean though, so take that into account as well. The model I am using is Panyam 400, rated comfort at -1c and limit at - 6c. With thin liner, thin merino baselayer and hot bottle of Nalgene, I slept at around -5c without any problem. I even had to undo the zipper around shoulder area because it got a little too warm. I am warm sleeper and the tent was a full fabric without mesh so that can be a factor too. To me, I would say the temp rating is quite true. If you plan to use in colder temperature, go for panyam 600 or even warmer one. You can customize the girth, fillpower, length, fabric, zipper etc etc in their website.
Dang Emmitt who wants a mustache ride! Lol
Might have to invest on a gopro for those bad weather days. Looked like fun too.
I also would like to see you do a Military setup such as Flux Apex suggested!👍
hey dan i was wondering if you could make a video using just vintage camping gear. thanks
Or do a trip with the worst stuff he has
Dan, there is a program made by iZotope inside their RX10 bundle called De-Wind. Their products are insane at cleaning up noise in audio. It's not cheap but their is a trial offer.
I started with a trekking pole tent on my first few trips, and I really didn't like it so I just got a semi-free standing tent. It's so hard when you are new to know what you will like or not to get stuff and try it out. I see why do many youtube people are constantly trying new gear! Lol
I've been using the cumulus quilt 350 for the last cpl years pretty basic but good quality and a reasonable price
cumulus are quite big on the scene here in the UK. ive been using their gear since 2015👌
You should review some of Astrals shoes some really great hiking and water shoes. My all time favorite! I think you’d be impressed
Cool jacket.
Video idea - I have not seen videos from anyone on what you should do or different options for packing backpack when needing to check it on an airplane. I’d prefer to use it as a carryon but when taking hiking poles you have to check it. Plus there are the other restrictions with carry ones (no pocket knife).
I love pictured rocks! I was just there a couple weeks ago, right before the extreme weather set in haha
I've taken my Brooks Beast out a few times and had no issues
My 20d Eddie Bauer jackets are "heavy" but I enjoy not having to baby them!
Greetings from Poland where Cumulus is based:) Amazing sleeping bags.
szervusz szomszéd! :D
Did you see that hyperlite is now making a two person trekking pole tent?? The unbound 2p.. also have a new 40l pack and 1000 fill power 20 degree quilt
Yes and it has a zippered closure instead of that system on the Duplex. My Duplex is 6 years old and I can’t believe they haven’t changed it. Trying to close the fly from inside the tent (at both attachment points) during pouring rain or high winds is ludicrous.
@@ChristopherMarshburn
For sure the biggest problem with the duplex is closing the fly/vestibule when you’re in the tent.
Had one clue about the HMG tent. Duplex still has too much life in it, but I’ll look at it
Thumbs up for going beyond the church ⛪ walls community
big zpacks fan ! check the stats on their down jacket, my next purchase hopefully.
So sad you had to stop the trail, or maybe just the filming. Doing the trail next season with my hundred and son😍. Hopefully it won't be our first backpacking trip. I love MI for making me a hiker and getting me outside even without the saltwater.
Oops Gor denier confused with dyneema.🤔 Cool reviews. Question about best month to do the pic. Rocks? The y'all. Guessing June?idk.
you can get the DupleXL to pack ALOT smaller if you remove the carbon rods and store them elsewhere on the pack. I 3d printed some TPU (soft/flexible plastic) side-by-side joined end caps and store them on the side compression of my pack. I got mine to pack down to almost half the size of what you show next to a nalgene bottle.
Or just use sticks
@@hikebot
The carbon rods are lighter, pack smaller, and not all of us hike with trekking poles.
But yeah, the duplex will pack down WAYYYY smaller once you’ve done it a few times. Just a matter of smashing it around a bit to break the material in.
The carbon rods I'm talking about are on the sides of the tent. I use trekking poles everytime to set up the tent. But those little pull outs on my the sides use a thing carbon rod. That is what I'm speaking on. Sticks would snap in half, 100%.
Have a Duplex without the rods. A stick - with a little Y at the top end works pretty well…maybe 80% of the time.
@@ridgepath we are speaking on the DupleXL, not the duplex.
AH HA!!! I figured it out!!! Now I know why your videos are so popular! YOU'RE JIM HALPERN FROM THE PFFICE!!! 😁
At those specs, consider the Mont Bell to be better than the Ghost Whisperer ONLY if going into extreme cold conditions. You'll get some more warmth, but the extra cost will ONLY be worth it if you're going to be spending a lot of time well below freezing. It's heavier, though only about 1.7 oz claimed weight, and it won't be nearly as small packed down, but the main difference is price and that difference is big. The GW has been around and can be found on sale and even used for a fraction of what that MB jacket costs.
Bottom line, with a good layering system, the GW is plenty warm. I've been using the GW for years, and I've had it in 0 degree weather and been quite comfortable with a good base- and mid-layer on. So to me, unless you're at extreme elevation or winter camping in the upper peninsula, Mont Blanc is just charging you a major premium for overkill, which is NOT better unless you really need it - if you are sweating under that jacket, you will be MUCH colder when you take it off and that moisture starts to evaporate.
Xmid pro 2- dyneema tent with vertical zipper doors and zipper vestibule. Near vertical walls also allow for tall sleepers….
Emmett's always been cute, the 'stache is no exception 😂
You've made me jealous with all those new toys. Having to post this on my phone 'cause TH-cam won't let me do it on my tablet c'mon TH-cam I don't want to have to recharge my phone 2 times a day. It's supposed to be a phone to make calls y'know!
Hi Dan, new to your channel. Nice channel. Enjoyed the news gear video. Shook my head when you mentioned the new hikers asking where are we. I've tested GPS hiking tech before but I have never needed gps anything in my lifetime as I was born with a built-in gps. I have never been lost in the wild and yes I have hiked off trail. I miss being out there. Nice fall colors in the video. Look forward to the next one.
You sound like you have a superiority/inferiority complex
Cumulus, here in Europe most people use those sleeping bags.
Price performance ratio is awesome.
You can customize about everything of it as well.
I have a wider one so I can more easily turn around.
Did you add 10 or 22cm in girth. Was the standard panyam too narrow?
@@Outdoorboy- I'm not huge but have broad shoulders (109 cm chest) and I don't like the confined feeling. I hated that I kept getting wrapped up and stuck in a normal bag. I think I added 10 cm (I bought it years ago), which enables me to roll inside the sleeping bag without getting stuck.
Warmth wise it is less ideal but I prefer this.
Now you have other options but I'm not super comfortable with those unknown.
The X-Mid 2p Pro has none of the disadvantages you talked about with the Zpacks tent.
This video reminded me of when I wake up at 3am and the TV is on infomercials.