Windy and rainy overnight Backpacking with the Durston X-mid and ULA Circuit Pack
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.พ. 2023
- Join me for a solo overnight trip out in Morgan Monroe state forest. Weather was a little warmer than its been, but some serious wind gusts through the area. Gave me a great chance to test the X-mid in wind and rain. Fair warning, when it started raining I didn’t have much else to do other than sit in the tent and talk to the camera! Even after editing, there is a bit of rambling, but that’s kind of my style. Overall was an awesome time, stayed dry and plenty warm, and had a great time. As always feel free to comment, and please give the video a like and consider subscribing for more!
I watch your channel from the UK brother and yeah mate it rains all the time 😂❤😀👍😅
You are just up the road from me...I can see the trail before I hike it. Thanks
Great video! I purchased the Durston xmid 1P recently. Can't wait to get it out on trail. Little tip on the Toaks lid that you may already know, but if you pull the tab straight up and slide it over, it will stand up on it's own. Makes it easy to grab and remove the lid because it doesn't get hot
Holy crap I never knew you do that with the lid lol. Thanks!! And thanks for the kind words.
Thanks for the video!
I got the Durston 2 for Christmas and I’ve only spent a few winter nights in it but I love it so far. I’m looking forward to trying it out with my son.
I’m waiting for the Kakwa 55 pack. It should be arriving in the next few weeks.
Thanks! I’m keeping an eye on that pack for sure.
Looked like a lot of fun.
It was pretty fun lol. Very windy
Great vid. 👍
Thanks!!
I’m excited to try out that coffee!
Way better than instant!
I absolutely love this channel! New subscriber and definitely one of my favorites! 👍😁
Wow thanks! I have fun doing it.
I’m abt 5mins away from ordering an X Mid 1!!👏😁👍
Update, I ordered one right after this video, and have only taken it out once on the trail. As soon as we get cooler weather here in Florida, I’ll be back on the trail with this awesome tent!! 😅
Good video. I like your pace.
Hearing you’re going to smoke a cigar and drink a beer seemed completely reasonable. However, it was hearing that you’re making coffee at 6pm, I thought Dont Do That! 🤣
The Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet is probably the best breakfast out there. If you haven’t tried it, it’s a couple bucks more but worth it.
Glad you liked it! Yeah, I can drink coffee right before bed lol. I’m broken when it comes to caffeine.
If you’re on the hunt for a pack, Durston has a 55L coming out. That’s what I’m leaning towards. Just waiting for some reviews. Everyone loves the 40L it seems. I can’t imagine the big one being bad. He seems to have a knack for designing gear.
I’ll be getting my hands on one to review for sure! Thanks!
Me too! Looking at Kakwa 55 for a PCT Section hike in 2024. Looks like he perfect combo of price/features/weight/durability for me.
@@daven.7685 that will be a hell of an adventure!
@@Beardedbackpacker Yeah, this is the year for training and shakeouts. I need to see how this 61-year-old body is going to adjust to sleeping on the ground again before I buy a new pack and sleeping bag for a Section Hike. Planning on doing PCT Sections A & B (209 miles). Anything longer, I think my wife will calling out the hounds!
@@daven.7685 that’s awesome! Good luck!!
When I take my x-mid 1p out on cold weather trips I do not even bring the inner with me. I thrown down a piece of polycro as a ground sheet and it feels like I am sleeping in a palace!
I’ve thought about that too for winter trips!
I used the flextail in my last Solo camping and was impressed with it, gave me 5h of light and inflated by nemo tensor no problem. Light on lowest was very good and perfect for my Tiger Wall tent.
I finally got to use it on my latest trip that’s on here. Well worth carrying the couple ounces!
@@Beardedbackpacker Yes 100%
Sasquatch is there
Thanks for this video - always enjoy your work! Did you use the stakes supplied with the tent? I’ve had the same tent (V2) for a month, but haven’t had the time or weather to go to a park and pitch it. Looking forward to it though!
Thanks! Yes I did, and added 2 more stakes for the peak lines.
I still have my 1st generation X-Mid 1P. Thought about updating to current Gen or even the pro, but honestly just can't get past the initial thought. It's just such a good tent. I may have to gift it to my son so I have a reason to replace it.
My favorite trail meals are the Texas State Fair Chili by Packit Gourmet and pretty much anything by Outdoor Pantry.
That chili one is awesome! I don’t think I’ve ever tried outdoor pantry
@@Beardedbackpacker I tried OP's Cuban Chicken & Lime Rice last week and loved it, and their biscuits & gravy crushes the Mountain House version.
I just bought the FLEXTAILGEAR Tiny Pump on Amanzon. Apparently, that's the only version without a built in camp light. Whoops! On the plus side, it weighs the same as my Big Agnes inflation sack.
I got mine the day I got home 😂
How you likin' that WILLIT sun shirt? I ask because I have the same in brown ( bad color choice, too dark). I think it could breath better and the hood slips around alot, but it dries fast. I use it as a base layer. I have been looking at Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun hoodie.
I have the OV one now too, it is better lol. The willit one isn’t bad, but the OV one is thinner so it breathes and dries quicker, and the hood is much better. Worth the upgrade in my opinion!
@@Beardedbackpacker I most definitely plan to upgrade next month so I can use my $10 credit towards it. Just figured I'd get another person's opinion on the thing. Love the channel, happy trails!
So I set up my X-mid 1P in the living room today. Unfortunately, I think it's too small. I felt claustrophobic! I'm checking with the company to see if I can exchange it for the 2P.
I’m sure they’ll let you. I’m used to 1p tents so the bug netting being close didn’t bother me. If you’re used to 2p tents, that might be the better option. I’d still take it on a trip or at least outside where you can properly stake it out so you get the full feel of it.
@@Beardedbackpacker ya, it's definitely not staked tight indoors. Lol... Better to find out now... My other tent is the 2p Trekker tent from Amazon. It's smaller overall but single wall so it feels bigger inside... New to this so they all feel so small.
@@mikethepickypicker8011 try it staked out. Otherwise I’m sure they’ll let you exchange it.
Have you tried Pinnacle foods dehydrated meals yet?
No I have not. I’ll have to look them up!
@@Beardedbackpacker I think you’ll be surprised. Oh, I skip pulled the trigger on the X mid 1p after your other review. Thank you fir the awesome review
Check out Real Turmat meals. Their from Norway or Finland or something but they make this reindeer stew and other meals that will rock ur socks off!!! Nothing better on the market then Real Turmat meals.
Thanks! I’ll have to look it up.