Very good video. I hike a lot; nothing beats wool garments, even in summer. I'm sure you know this, but for others: One important thing to remember is to avoid letting wool garments dry on your body if you can. I use wool more or less every day, and when I come in after being out, I always change and hang to dry. That way you can wear it for long before you need to wash it. I would never go on an overnight or longer hike without a wool hat (if you don't have a hood :) ) - 30 % of heat loss is from the head. Here in Norway there is a company that makes "zip longs" - these are merino trousers with zippers along the legs, so you can take them on or off without taking off your boots.
Great information Dave. At this point I am not sure if I would take a multi day hike but even if I don't your information is good for a one day hike for layering ideas and keeping warm and dry.
Your knowledge and love of photography and backpacking really come through in all your videos. I can tell you it's very much appreciated. One question - do you have a link for the compression socks? I believe they are a newer addition to your list. Thanks!
Thank you for such specific and detailed advice. I especially appreciate your explanation for each piece - why you chose that particular brand or weight, etc., even color coding different weights. Very valuable information. @blivieriphoto we did the bread-bag in the boots too when we played outside in the winter. Also wore a pair of Dad's socks because they were longer and heavier.
Thanks Dave for the comprehensive breakdown! I'd like to search for the windpants but I believe the link on your pdf points to a different brand maybe?
Very useful tips. Out of curiosity, do you not pack any type of rain gear (umbrella, poncho)? I get the part about some types of gear wetting out, or causing you to sweat enough to defeat the purpose.
No I don't. If you're just day hiking and it's cold and wet conditions it would make sense to use goretex. Umbrella and poncho are a big pain on the trail:)
alpha direct doesn't insulate in wet or windy conditions very well, and only saves me 3 oz (sip of water) on my total setup. Probably great for thru hiking. I'm doing a ton of off trail wilderness trips into places you can't easily exit for town if a storm rolls in. Way different game when you're waiting out storms for good landscape photos.
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Oh boy, the bread bag hack. That's pretty old school. We always wore the bread bags in our snow boots as kids. Great tips Dave, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent tips. Thanks Dave for sharing your expertise
Glad you liked it! Thanks
Fascinating insight Dave and great explanations of your different scenarios
Thanks Scotty!
Another great video Dave! Great tips. Merino wool has always been a favorite of mine.
Awesome, thank you!
Very good video. I hike a lot; nothing beats wool garments, even in summer. I'm sure you know this, but for others: One important thing to remember is to avoid letting wool garments dry on your body if you can. I use wool more or less every day, and when I come in after being out, I always change and hang to dry. That way you can wear it for long before you need to wash it. I would never go on an overnight or longer hike without a wool hat (if you don't have a hood :) ) - 30 % of heat loss is from the head. Here in Norway there is a company that makes "zip longs" - these are merino trousers with zippers along the legs, so you can take them on or off without taking off your boots.
Thanks brother.
Great video on layers, I learned of some new products to check out. Thanks
you're welcome!
Excellent tips and insight ,
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Dave. terrific advice,
Thanks for watching!
Very informative. Thank you.
You're welcome
I Love your videos and the photo work you do
Thank you so much!
Thanks Dave ! :)
Anytime!
Great information Dave. At this point I am not sure if I would take a multi day hike but even if I don't your information is good for a one day hike for layering ideas and keeping warm and dry.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent advice in the video. But - as you also said in the video - it's super important to make your own version of the setup.
Fantastic
Great Tips!!
Thanks Glenn!
Your knowledge and love of photography and backpacking really come through in all your videos. I can tell you it's very much appreciated. One question - do you have a link for the compression socks? I believe they are a newer addition to your list. Thanks!
Thanks brother! I do, Also updated it on the hiking gear page: amzn.to/3ZKpAP7
Thank you for such specific and detailed advice. I especially appreciate your explanation for each piece - why you chose that particular brand or weight, etc., even color coding different weights. Very valuable information.
@blivieriphoto we did the bread-bag in the boots too when we played outside in the winter. Also wore a pair of Dad's socks because they were longer and heavier.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video.
Thanks!
Thanks Dave for the comprehensive breakdown! I'd like to search for the windpants but I believe the link on your pdf points to a different brand maybe?
You're welcome. Just checked. The linked wind shirt and pants are correct on the pdf and website
Very useful tips. Out of curiosity, do you not pack any type of rain gear (umbrella, poncho)? I get the part about some types of gear wetting out, or causing you to sweat enough to defeat the purpose.
No I don't. If you're just day hiking and it's cold and wet conditions it would make sense to use goretex. Umbrella and poncho are a big pain on the trail:)
I see you haven’t gotten on the Polartec Alpha Direct bandwagon and instead sticking with merino wool. Why?
alpha direct doesn't insulate in wet or windy conditions very well, and only saves me 3 oz (sip of water) on my total setup. Probably great for thru hiking. I'm doing a ton of off trail wilderness trips into places you can't easily exit for town if a storm rolls in. Way different game when you're waiting out storms for good landscape photos.
What weapons do you carry?
At home, All the fun ones;) Too heavy for hiking. No threats on the trail in most places. Bear spray in grizz country.