6 new pieces of lightweight backpacking gear for Summer 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- This week I run through some new backpacking gear that I'm excited about. Enjoy!
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⛰ BACKPACKING GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
► Cap: geni.us/SVe6yG
► Sun hoody: geni.us/PAnTy
► Comfy joggers: alnk.to/7X4gkYR
► Rain mitts: geni.us/6kThJ
► Cushy trail shoes: geni.us/XFDMWWo
► Gaiters: geni.us/rvmcK
► My favorite sunglasses: shrsl.com/4jnjw
► Fleece hoody: geni.us/9b17B
► Alpha Direct hoody (10% off your first order with code GGG10!): bit.ly/3T6Rgsx
⛰ VIDEOGRAPHY GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO
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► Lightweight tripod: geni.us/pY83bta
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⛰ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:44 Number 1
04:05 Number 2
05:14 Number 3
07:46 Number 4
09:21 Number 5
11:42 Number 6 - กีฬา
Nice to see Kuiu get some love in the backpacking space
Thanks for the comment! So far I love it!
Walking all day in full sun in upf40+ pants last year in Scotland - no trees. Only noticed overnight and following day I had been burnt through these, not badly but now only wear upf50+ pants (along with similar rated sun hoodie and gloves - I know but it works for me) and haven't had a problem since. Thanks for uploading, Tim. 👍
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the insight here. Glad I went with the UPF 50 pants, then!
Do you have a sun hoodie recommendation, one for the UK if possible?
The reason I even tune into videos like this is to gather info. You had me interested in the joggers but no mention of pocket configuration if any and weight. Little stuff like that !! CHEERS!
I have 100% been sunburned right through a t-shirt; Cotton and synthetic. Wool is interesting. Careful with that man.
A first layer of foil would prevent that :)
Thanks for the heads up! Glad I went with the UPF 50 pants, then. I appreciate the comment!
Don't forget, it can be overcast and you get burned... a trekking umbrella is another idea... "Sun-protection is given by a combination of 3 things, the density of the fabric construction, the type of yarns used and its colour."
I have that Kuiu fleece and i LOVE it. Comes with me on every trip. It's great for hiking in, for camp and to sleep in! That said, it will not keep you particularly warm at rest if there's a breeze of any kind. Excellent UL article of clothing. I've had mine for over 3 years now and it's going strong other than a couple of burn holes from fires.
Nice! I'm really looking forward to putting it through its paces. Thanks so much for watching!
I never know why, if your pants are too long -- get them shortened... You certainly have a laundry list of problems you need to accommodate, I hope you get them fixed! Safe travels👍
Yeah I'm a mess haha. Thanks for watching!
@@timbschwartz I'd say 'unique'...
The Kuiu Peloton 97 is perfect in its category!
- Much lighter weight than typical fleeces, while still 80% as warm.
- Dries super quick. Packs super small for a fleece.
I love mine. I added my own drawstring to the bottom hem to make it even warmer.
Sounds like a great mod! Thanks for the comment!
Vertices is the plural of vertex.
Not for a brand or model name.
I’ve been wearing the Kuiu 97 since before COVID. Really nice piece of gear. It will pill where the sternum strap rubs against it, but this has proven to be more of a cosmetic issue than anything else.
Pair the Kuiu 97 with the MontBell Ex Light Windshirt and you’ve got an active layer that’s warm down to 28 F.
While it’s lightweight and doesn’t “seem” warm, as you say, it really is surprisingly warm and is a clutch piece of UL gear while on the move in cold, wet conditions.
It’s also comfortable next to the skin if needed.
UL clothing in general is expensive and doesn’t play well with Velcro. I’ve eliminated all Velcro from my kit, as a result. I was sick of everything snagging on it.
I'm excited to try it out!
And agreed, velcro is the worst. Trying to get rid of as much of it as possible haha
Got to be sobo PCT! Have a blast - Washington is the hardest state IMO, probably smart to get it out of the way while you are fresh (though that might just be because I did it at nobo 😂), anyway, hopefully you will do weekly videos. Enjoy!
I'll go into more detail soon! Not trying to be weird about it just lots to figure out before I post more info. Thanks for the well wishes!
My Patagonia joggers are a lot like this. I love them too. Also a shorts guy. I have that fleece too. It is my goto. I find it wears though the hand areas a bit.
Nice! I'm excited to try them out. That's good to hear! Sounds like the hoody is tried and true. I was a little concerned about wear from trekking poles, so thanks for the heads up.
I'd be interested to know how quickly the tech pants dry.
Great point! Some testing is in order.
I also got the Timp 5’s and I see what you mean about them being less wide. Compared to my Lone Peaks, my toe does hurt after long days.
Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear it's not just me then. They do what I need them to do, but I'm looking forward to switching back to something a bit wider at some point.
ive used my alpha 90 3-5 times per week since 12/2022 and it holds up (minimum 70 nights out on hikes, worn with out worries in various Scandinavian biomes) , when people talk about it fragile i dont know how they do it, i now have alpha cap, long johns and sleeping/camp socks and they also hold up fine.
Just clumsy, I guess!
Mitts work really well:-)
I'm excited to try them out! Thanks for the comment!
Glad to see people still praising Altra shoes. I've never understood the whole moving to Topo movement that everyone is doing. For Topo, their options are super limited and their zero-drop shoe doesn't even have the same cushion as the Timp! And Altra still has a wide range of shoes outside of the popular favorites if you think the cushion isn't right for you.
Thanks for the comment! Yup, still love my Altras, despite the issues. Have a great week!
You forgot THE most essential gear for any hike..... an UL container for maple syrup ;)
Gotta have the syrup!
@@timbschwartz You know from whom to get some!
Will you be announcing your hiking plans soon? Sounds like a PCT or CDT hike perhaps??
Soon! Not trying to be dodgy about it, just lots to get in order before then. Thanks for the comment!
How was the sizing on the Altras for you?
Hey Bobby! I found them true to size, but a bit narrow than what I would consider a wide toebox shoe.
Good review of the gear, but you could probably have longer shots of the items when you're talking about them.
Thanks for the feedback!
So what’s this bug trip you’re eluding to? Hard to not think PCT.
Bugs = Canada = Maple Syrup
I'll have an update soon! Just want to make sure everything is all squared away.
He talked about sand and cold. So I think you're right: PCT or maybe CDT.
Video idea: climb Mount Everest with nothing but the gear in this video *Challenge*
Mikhail! Solid idea bud. I'll add it to the list :)
Through hike?!?
Could be! More details to come :) Thanks for the comment!
This is sounding like either a GDT or a PCT SOBO attempt.
Two very solid guesses! I'll give more details shortly. Not trying to be weird about it just want to have everything lined up before making it internet official.
Okay, sorry Tim ! You did give a link of the products which gives details. My bad😂
No worries, it was good feedback! Weights are listed in the graphics, tho :)
Really don't believe our outdoor activities are the same.
I like thin pants but i don't want so thin all stickers are drawing blood.
I hiked all over America in boots. Don't see any reason to change that now. I like ankle support.
I have bad knees from military service. Im forced to wear braces or fall down alot. Took the VA 25 years to admit my ACL and meniscus is torn. They claim its not able to be fixed.
Rain mits are light but a folding cup not so much! Seems very ultra.
Watching these videos showing off gear really shows me how things have changed from my younger years.
We learned survival training just incase. That sounded bad so now its bushcraft.
Now people give advice that's that totally against everything ive heard from boyscouts to military.
Wonder how many have no idea on how to read a topo map?
Wonder how many don't know how to make signals or trail markers?
Wonder how many ultra light backpackers would know how to start a fire with no lighter?
Some times gear is carried just with the hope of never needing it. That is what kills me about many videos ive seen. I haven't used this so ill never need it. What happens if you do?
This goes for the crazy people with the 20lbs survival knife they have for every situation but they leave it home because its to heavy for most trips.
Survival situations happen because of poor planning.
Uncomfortable situations happen because of good planning but unfortunate incidents.
It's best never get into a survival situation by preparing for what could happen.
We had a saying in Ranger bat.
Proper planning prevents piss poor performance. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, and always at the worst time! Think before, action.
This is just my observations and opinions not made about anyone in general just what I see.
Thanks for the comment, Richard! Agreed, its a constant trade off between weight and "what if." I think a big part of this equation is where you're backpacking - if I'm literally in the middle of nowhere a greater degree of caution is warranted, whereas on well used trails I tend to be more comfortable with a very minimal kit.
Ah yes, the Darwin Effect, wherein he mispronounces things on his channel and legions of internet sheep go out into the world uttering the same mispronunciations (also see: Capilene.) Anyway, welcome to Team Pants!
I've had my fair share of mispronunciations on the channel, as well! I'm sure he does his best to be as accurate as possible.
Thanks! Excited to try them out.
Altra should replace those shoes for you, that's clearly a construction defect
Unfortunately I'm just outside of their 30 day return policy and I don't have the bandwidth to go back and forth with them on it haha. Thanks for the comment!
@@timbschwartz haha ah well, Shoe Goo then
@@ChrisWilliams-pw6gw Haha yeah not a big deal. I'll burn through them in a month anyway