I enjoy your hiking videos very much ! They are special to me and bring back wonderful memories of my dear hiking friend Mike Sakamoto . Mike passed away in 2010 but I shall always treasurer hikes together in we met in 1982. Mike was Japanese and you remind me of Mike. same build , loved hiking and Mike used to wear a cap just like yours !. Mike and I hiked all over California on numerous hikes and camping trips, mos of the same trips shown on your videos . Thank you for your great videos and I will enjoy your future efforts ..
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your videos. Well-articulated, pretty footage, and very informative. I'm starting up hiking and backpacking and am taking the fast-track into it and I'm glad I ran into your videos beforehand. Keep up the good work!!
For future reference for your next Baldy hikeathon you can fill up your bottles at the Notch. They leave the doors to the restroom unlocked overnight and there are a few faucets. And if the restaurant is open, there is a bottle filling station between the restrooms and the gift shop.
Mt Baldy was where I used to get out of the smog for on the weekends I was going to grad school. Last time up, I met a lost dog and took him back to his home down below. Well done.
I enjoyed your vid. Having been there and done that.... but not as quickly as you did.... I am impressed and thankful for the good camera work you did. Great vantage points. Keep it up dude and stay safe and blessed.
Thank you for doing this video! We live in Rancho, camp at Baldy frequently, but I've always been a little intimidated by the overnight hike. Maybe we'll try it out this spring. :-)
Excellent video with great views, thank you for making it. You really show what it was like. I'd be scared to be that high in the wind with just a fly and a piece of plastic - but you clearly knew it wouldn't be too cold that night. You convinced me a hip belt is much better than not having one!
Thanks for the kind words, Alan. I'm glad you were able to takeaway something from my experience. Regarding the fly+plastic, I've personally observed that I get about the same amount of airflow in the tent if I use a double-walled tent like a Big Agnes Copper Spur in windy conditions. Those rain flies don't come down as low to the ground but the inner tents do have a bathtub floor which redirects the wind. So they might be slightly more comfortable because the air is redirected but that amount of air circulation in the tent has a similar effect on sleeping warmth. Regarding hip belts, I'm still open to going without them -- but not with a 22lb pack. A lot of hikers who do without hip belts find their weight threshold to be around 15lbs. At that weight, the strain on the shoulders isn't too bad but it's still not going to be as comfortable as a pack with a frame and hip belt. It also depends on what part of your body is the limiting factor on your hikes. If you've got a strong core and upper body and you can really benefit from saving some ounces of weight off the legs, then maybe going hip belt-less makes sense. I had the option to buy the larger volume Fastpack 35 and Fastpack 45 (with hip belts) from Ultimate Direction but I'm glad I didn't. More volume means the capacity to carry more weight, yet any more weight is not fun without a frame and padded hip belt.
You’re a young Animal ! At the beginning you just said you were doing Baldy, and I looked at the trail you’re on in the background, and thought maybe it was the Sierra Club Hut/Baldy Bowl route. But no. And when the sign for Timber pk sowed up, I knew yo were climbing Baldy via the Three T’s trail ! By puzzling your hiker viewers, is this your way of bragging without bragging ?? But very nice video. The time lapse of marine layer flowing like water beneath the sunset was nice. I could watch a half hour of that with a cocktail and listening to King Crimson.
I can’t imagine setting up a camera and walking away from it only to have to walk back and retrieve it. Especially how you do it, walking till you’re just a tiny dot haha. Keep up the hard work.
You kicked ass... Watch, Like, Comment... how hard is it??? AWESOME video man... Those views were great. A hip belt helps support the weight on a frameless pack... sure I'm telling you something you already know. Loved it... Thanks for sharing, take care.
I used the same pack but included a hip pack for toiletries and a 500ml bottle. I had 6-6l smart water bottles with 4 days of food and I had a chair. That pack is not meant to carry that much weight and it did start to fray at the shoulders
I gave you a like - cool video but I could tell you were climbing timber mountain because earlier in the video the trail sign said timber mountain LOL!
Cool video! It would be very interesting to see your video-making process from capture to upload in a future upload as I find that you do a way-above-average job of it. This is especially impressive given that you have only been uploading videos for 4 months--just imagine how good you will be at it in a couple of years! Btw, having read some of the comments below: have you taken a Wilderness First Aid course (~20 hrs)? If not, I vigorously recommend that you do. As a solo hiker in remote alpine environments, you may even want to consider Advanced WFA (~40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder courses (~80 hrs). Bonus, plenty of new nerdy facts, e.g. the human body can only absorb up to 1L of water per hour, but can sweat double that amount in the same lapse of time. Happy trails!
Cheers man. Thanks for the idea, I think that showing my video making process could help others critique it so I can get better. I have so much to learn. Currently this is what I do: *Shooting* 1) Shoot 1080p @ 60fps on an iPhone 7 Plus using the native camera app (I have Filmic Pro but it burns through the battery). Wish I could shoot in 4K video but not going to work with my current hardware setup. 2) Focus on slow, smooth pans; they can always be sped up later but taking a fast pan and slowing it down degrades the frame rate and quality 3) If I look squarely at the lens in selfie mode (I use the rear camera for the quality but I can't see what I'm shooting), it should capture my head without cutting it off 4) If there's background action (wind rustling a tree, water flowing), then there's no need to pan -- just hold the camera steady 5) If I'm walking and shooting, I need to walk smoothly. Also, the iPhone has a warping effect that is improved if I lock the focus. *Editing* 1) Go through all of my footage and select the clips I want to use; move these into a separate folder 2) Use a 2012 Macbook Air with iMovie (because it won't run anything else). Store all the files on an external hard drive and create an iMovie library template file for each new video. 3) Think about the theme of the trip (or individual themes per day) and find appropriate royalty-free music 4) Load all the clips into iMovie and bulk edit the volume level; also, apply some minimum level of background noise removal 5) Try to snip the clips so that they line up with the music beats; if there's something interesting in the music, try to pair it with a suitable clip 6) Adjust the volume and background noise of individual clips as necessary 7) Add descriptive text and titles Nothing fancy from a technical perspective. I'm only beginning to get an eye for lighting and framing shots. But I'm very impressed with the video quality of the iPhone 7 Plus and the built-in optical image stabilization. I guess I just spend more time thinking about the content in my videos and what would be cool for you guys to see.
Water discipline is pretty important training to understand. Humans I capable of some surprising feats of endurance. I usually drink about a liter every 10-12 miles hiking, and I don't consider myself as disciplined as some of the other hikers I know. We use the same pack btw!
Awesoem work. Love your vids. Walks up mountain - Balloon blows thirty yards away and is too far to retrieve? That's funny dude. Accidentally walks up the wrong mountain? I take a GPS but it is never my primary means of navigating. I always take "paper" maps and a Silva compass. Electronics fail and vegetation etc can impede satellite connectivity. The comment about the Osprey pack is telling. Although a heavier pack empty the Atmos made a 3 times heavier load feel comparable to an 11 lbs load in a UL "garbage bag with straps" comfort wise. Imagine what 15 - 20 lbs would feel like in the Osprey. Counting ounces when it comes to yoru back pack is is often counter productive despite what the UL Jedi Council will tell you. He says the only real benefit is back sweat. The current frame ventilation barriers on Ospreys create an air gap between the pack and back meaning you are less sweaty that with a frame-less pack. I've rucked in everything from military packs (framed and frame-less) and a multitude of civilian brands including top of the line models like Arcteryx. I only use Ospreys now. The balance of quality, cost, functionality, durability and weight are second to none. I'll take the extra pound or two. It is more than worth it in the end. I go "UL" as I can afford with sleeping gear (S2S Spark III w/ UL insulated mat), tent (Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo) and clothing (mix of North Face, Patagonia and Arcteryx) but not my pack. I like to carry sufficient water, food and survival items should the worst occur and a frame-less, no waist harness hyper light plastic bag with straps simply does not cut it for me comfort wise. I usually run my Stratos 36. For hiking in areas devoid of local water sources I run an Atmos 65. Outstanding packs. No PLB in your kick Hiking Nerd?
Great video, very inspiring. Seeing your gear list would you recommend Altra Lone trails (4.0) for Baldy or could one get away with something lighter with like the Altra Superior (4.0)?
Great photography, you have a great eye! Where do you get all your energy? Could you send me some of that in a bottle? :) Just subbed and very much enjoying your videos.
Start at icehouse canyon trailhead, then take the 3 T’s trail to Baldy and return. You can take detours to go up Cucamonga and any other peaks that suit your fancy.
I use it on occasion but since it doesn't fit my bear can, I can only use it for areas where a bear hang is acceptable. Check out this video to see it in action: th-cam.com/video/JYmCFKSd82E/w-d-xo.html
For those conditions & personal requirements - yes the Fastpack 25 was maxed out. If I dropped the stove, pot, and fuel, that's roughly the same weight and volume as another day's worth of food. My intended use for the FP25 was for day hikes and 2-3 day backpacking trips where I need minimal gear. The FP35 doesn't suit my needs because I have the SD Flex Capacitor that can hold about the same volume when compressed (40L) but does a better job carrying that weight. Yes, the FC is heavier than the UD but as demonstrated here, it's possible to fit 22lbs into a frameless 25L pack and I wouldn't want to carry a bulkier, heavier load without a frame+hip belt. There's certainly a strong push in the market towards 35-40L frameless packs (think Palante, MLD Burn, ZPacks Nero, etc). Where the Fastpack series excels is in providing extra features (at the expense of weight) that keeps you moving forward without having to take off the pack.
Ok so all I've got to say is if you came up the 3T's trail and you went back that way and tagged Etiwanda and Cucamonga then you now must change your channel name from "Hiking Nerd" to "Hiking BAMF" just saying bro...good stuff.
Few questions... besides the top of mt. baldy is there anywhere else to setup camp? Also, your description says it dropped below 10 degrees F? is that true? :0
I've only been there once but I believe there's a more sheltered spot somewhere just below the summit, in the trees. I fixed the description -- what I meant to say is that from 7pm to 6am it only dropped from mid-40F to mid-30F so a 10F quilt is a little unnecessary to bridge the gap between camp clothing and sleep insulation.
Magnificent scene! The sunrise is worth a night of lousy sleep. It must be much more awesome in person there. I love your beautiful videos. Keep it up. Are you planning on more gear reviews? Yours are my most trusted reviews.
Thanks Chiu! Totally worth it. Especially if I can capture the footage and share with you guys! I've got a running list of gear I want to make into video reviews but need to put some more thought and organization into them. It helps if I script it before going out to shoot. For some of the newer pieces of gear I've acquired, I'm still putting them through their paces before I am ready to publish a review. There are a couple of items I got from China (Aliexpress) that are quite impressive for how much they cost and I want to share these. Generally if I take the same gear on repeated trips, it's a sign that I like it. With this video, I spent more screen time on gear than I have with any prior trip video. It's a lot easier to talk off-script, but it's not comprehensive. Would you prefer that I talk about gear while I'm on these hikes or make (fewer) dedicated video reviews? Also, is there anything from my current list of gear that you would like to see a review on? Gear list: goo.gl/BPkXJj
Thank you for asking my opinions and leaks of your upcoming reviews. I am sure a lot of people will be interested in cheap and good gear. I recently found out how much talks on youtube about cheap trekking poles, way more hype than the brand name poles. I know you are a perfectionist; you put so much testing and preparation into making one comprehensive review. Your style sets you above and beyond other youtube user reviews. If you continue the high production quality, and strategically prioritize gear review list; I won't be surprised that your channel becomes one of the "go to" channel for fast and light hikers in a couple of years. I think high quality dedicated review is your strength, but it is also good to talk off-script like this video , and stir up interests for the upcoming episodes. Footwear is by far the most important gear. An Altra review will be interesting. The design make a lot of sense. Since you wore them repeatedly, that is a positive sign. I will look at your gear list and think more about it. Facilitating technique discussion could set your channel a niche. Serious hikers will appreciate the important but possibly nerdy topics.
Your gear list is meticulous and the collection overwhelming. Still, the Altra is the most interesting to me. At first glance, your pamase poles seem intensely interesting, but I can't believe them to be durable. My expensive Komperdell 5.7oz carbon pole snapped like a cookie, admittedly it was user error.
It seems the condition is so perfect for the outdoor: moderate temperature, no bug, long daylight, nice trails and views, free campsites, just sometimes no flowing water. Is this the typical May SouCal outdoor? How about the risks from venomous snakes and insects and big predators?
I enjoy your hiking videos very much ! They are special to me and bring back wonderful memories of my dear hiking friend Mike Sakamoto . Mike passed away in 2010 but I shall always treasurer hikes together in we met in 1982. Mike was Japanese and you remind me of Mike. same build , loved hiking and Mike used to wear a cap just like yours !. Mike and I hiked all over California on numerous hikes and camping trips, mos of the same trips shown on your videos . Thank you for your great videos and I will enjoy your future efforts ..
Sorry to hear about Mike. Glad this video brought back some memories!
Lost my hiking partner as well. RIP to those trail buddies that just can't be replaced. To Mike and Charlie.
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your videos. Well-articulated, pretty footage, and very informative. I'm starting up hiking and backpacking and am taking the fast-track into it and I'm glad I ran into your videos beforehand. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you!
Right! Dude makes some great videos. His off trail trip of the Sierra high trail is epic!
I swallowed enough Giardia out of that same spring to lay me up for a week. Filter and treat ALL water.
Balloon - 1 | Hiking Nerd - 0
Love the nonstop action!
Perfect balance of talk, scenery, gear, hiking, minimalism. So well done. Subed
Woo .you give us wonderful view : sunset & sunrise. .. working hard ....love it .thank you 👍✌🌹
You made this look so easy!! 😍 Amazing 👏
For future reference for your next Baldy hikeathon you can fill up your bottles at the Notch. They leave the doors to the restroom unlocked overnight and there are a few faucets. And if the restaurant is open, there is a bottle filling station between the restrooms and the gift shop.
Do you know if theres water available in august im gonna to a 30 mile loop in two weeks and dont wanna have to carry all my water
I plan on hiking/camping this soon too. Is there a river or stream to fill from on the way?
@@liammcintyre8970 If you take Baldy bowl trail, there's a small creek you'll cross
Mt Baldy was where I used to get out of the smog for on the weekends I was going to grad school. Last time up, I met a lost dog and took him back to his home down below. Well done.
I did it last summer and met the same dog!
@@californiaedits5564Did the dog have a collar with the name Athena on it ?
excellent video and what an incredible view to wake up to...best wishes from Scotland.
Absolutely amazing video brother. Thanks for this
Watch out for the rattlers at Columbine Spring on the Icehouse Cyn trail. 😉 Nice detailed gear list. Gotta love a spreadsheet.
That ballon was meant to float on my friend. Beautiful hike.
Just found this video, very relaxing thank you!
I enjoyed your vid. Having been there and done that.... but not as quickly as you did.... I am impressed and thankful for the good camera work you did. Great vantage points. Keep it up dude and stay safe and blessed.
Wow, that balloon was a huge tease!
Nicely put together video:) thank you
The balloon was pretty entertaining. Great vid!
Balloon wants to be free 😊
those clouds are beautiful mate. so worth the windy night!
Great video! I just got a UD 35 and I was very happy to see your real trail test on the UD product.
Ive hiked up Mt San Antonio before. Great hike! Took me four hours up and three down. Got to do an overnighter before the monsoon season!
Some awesome hiking with great info and scenery/views. Glad you're pushing toward your limits to see what you can do. Keep on trekking!
Thanks David!
Thank you for doing this video! We live in Rancho, camp at Baldy frequently, but I've always been a little intimidated by the overnight hike. Maybe we'll try it out this spring. :-)
Excellent video with great views, thank you for making it. You really show what it was like. I'd be scared to be that high in the wind with just a fly and a piece of plastic - but you clearly knew it wouldn't be too cold that night. You convinced me a hip belt is much better than not having one!
Thanks for the kind words, Alan. I'm glad you were able to takeaway something from my experience.
Regarding the fly+plastic, I've personally observed that I get about the same amount of airflow in the tent if I use a double-walled tent like a Big Agnes Copper Spur in windy conditions. Those rain flies don't come down as low to the ground but the inner tents do have a bathtub floor which redirects the wind. So they might be slightly more comfortable because the air is redirected but that amount of air circulation in the tent has a similar effect on sleeping warmth.
Regarding hip belts, I'm still open to going without them -- but not with a 22lb pack. A lot of hikers who do without hip belts find their weight threshold to be around 15lbs. At that weight, the strain on the shoulders isn't too bad but it's still not going to be as comfortable as a pack with a frame and hip belt. It also depends on what part of your body is the limiting factor on your hikes. If you've got a strong core and upper body and you can really benefit from saving some ounces of weight off the legs, then maybe going hip belt-less makes sense. I had the option to buy the larger volume Fastpack 35 and Fastpack 45 (with hip belts) from Ultimate Direction but I'm glad I didn't. More volume means the capacity to carry more weight, yet any more weight is not fun without a frame and padded hip belt.
Wow!
Great views!!!
You’re a young Animal ! At the beginning you just said you were doing Baldy, and I looked at the trail you’re on in the background, and thought maybe it was the Sierra Club Hut/Baldy Bowl route. But no. And when the sign for Timber pk sowed up, I knew yo were climbing Baldy via the Three T’s trail ! By puzzling your hiker viewers, is this your way of bragging without bragging ?? But very nice video. The time lapse of marine layer flowing like water beneath the sunset was nice. I could watch a half hour of that with a cocktail and listening to King Crimson.
WOW! An amazing video!
I can’t imagine setting up a camera and walking away from it only to have to walk back and retrieve it. Especially how you do it, walking till you’re just a tiny dot haha. Keep up the hard work.
blackilluzionz You know, you kind of forget about it sometimes and then you look back and realize you can’t even see the camera 😂
Wow that shot at 17:36...amazing!
Love the video man , this trail is on my list 👍👍
awesome video! very informative and loved how you showed your set up and the views. spectacular.
So nice to see you explore different mountains and trails. Good filming quality
Thank you for sharing
You kicked ass... Watch, Like, Comment... how hard is it???
AWESOME video man... Those views were great. A hip belt helps support the weight on a frameless pack... sure I'm telling you something you already know. Loved it... Thanks for sharing, take care.
Hey man I live in Montclair. My girlfriend and I love backpacking Mt Baldy--we would b stoked to do a trip with you. Cheers
Excellent film - hiking inspiring stuff!
Great video
There is water below the saddle there's a spring that comes out of the ground
Yea they call it The Devils Piss
I used the same pack but included a hip pack for toiletries and a 500ml bottle. I had 6-6l smart water bottles with 4 days of food and I had a chair. That pack is not meant to carry that much weight and it did start to fray at the shoulders
Dude that was awesome!
I gave you a like - cool video but I could tell you were climbing timber mountain because earlier in the video the trail sign said timber mountain LOL!
Great video and info. Thank you !!
Thanks, Great video
Try it in the winter time, a great experience
very good video, enjoyed it!
Super cool! Do you think it is possible to do this in the winter with snow shoes and stay at the peak?
You definitely could but I would treat it as a mountaineering objective given the typical conditions up there in the winter.
Cool video! It would be very interesting to see your video-making process from capture to upload in a future upload as I find that you do a way-above-average job of it. This is especially impressive given that you have only been uploading videos for 4 months--just imagine how good you will be at it in a couple of years!
Btw, having read some of the comments below: have you taken a Wilderness First Aid course (~20 hrs)? If not, I vigorously recommend that you do. As a solo hiker in remote alpine environments, you may even want to consider Advanced WFA (~40 hrs) or Wilderness First Responder courses (~80 hrs). Bonus, plenty of new nerdy facts, e.g. the human body can only absorb up to 1L of water per hour, but can sweat double that amount in the same lapse of time.
Happy trails!
Cheers man. Thanks for the idea, I think that showing my video making process could help others critique it so I can get better. I have so much to learn.
Currently this is what I do:
*Shooting*
1) Shoot 1080p @ 60fps on an iPhone 7 Plus using the native camera app (I have Filmic Pro but it burns through the battery). Wish I could shoot in 4K video but not going to work with my current hardware setup.
2) Focus on slow, smooth pans; they can always be sped up later but taking a fast pan and slowing it down degrades the frame rate and quality
3) If I look squarely at the lens in selfie mode (I use the rear camera for the quality but I can't see what I'm shooting), it should capture my head without cutting it off
4) If there's background action (wind rustling a tree, water flowing), then there's no need to pan -- just hold the camera steady
5) If I'm walking and shooting, I need to walk smoothly. Also, the iPhone has a warping effect that is improved if I lock the focus.
*Editing*
1) Go through all of my footage and select the clips I want to use; move these into a separate folder
2) Use a 2012 Macbook Air with iMovie (because it won't run anything else). Store all the files on an external hard drive and create an iMovie library template file for each new video.
3) Think about the theme of the trip (or individual themes per day) and find appropriate royalty-free music
4) Load all the clips into iMovie and bulk edit the volume level; also, apply some minimum level of background noise removal
5) Try to snip the clips so that they line up with the music beats; if there's something interesting in the music, try to pair it with a suitable clip
6) Adjust the volume and background noise of individual clips as necessary
7) Add descriptive text and titles
Nothing fancy from a technical perspective. I'm only beginning to get an eye for lighting and framing shots. But I'm very impressed with the video quality of the iPhone 7 Plus and the built-in optical image stabilization. I guess I just spend more time thinking about the content in my videos and what would be cool for you guys to see.
Dude I was pullin for you!! but that balloon man.. it didn't want to cooperate with you!
You never know what the mountains will throw at you
Do you’ve to apply for a permit? And assuming you did this in May?
Water discipline is pretty important training to understand. Humans I capable of some surprising feats of endurance. I usually drink about a liter every 10-12 miles hiking, and I don't consider myself as disciplined as some of the other hikers I know. We use the same pack btw!
Have you tried the Ski Hut Trail?
I haven’t but maybe one day!
Awesoem work. Love your vids.
Walks up mountain - Balloon blows thirty yards away and is too far to retrieve?
That's funny dude.
Accidentally walks up the wrong mountain?
I take a GPS but it is never my primary means of navigating. I always take "paper" maps and a Silva compass. Electronics fail and vegetation etc can impede satellite connectivity.
The comment about the Osprey pack is telling. Although a heavier pack empty the Atmos made a 3 times heavier load feel comparable to an 11 lbs load in a UL "garbage bag with straps" comfort wise. Imagine what 15 - 20 lbs would feel like in the Osprey. Counting ounces when it comes to yoru back pack is is often counter productive despite what the UL Jedi Council will tell you. He says the only real benefit is back sweat. The current frame ventilation barriers on Ospreys create an air gap between the pack and back meaning you are less sweaty that with a frame-less pack. I've rucked in everything from military packs (framed and frame-less) and a multitude of civilian brands including top of the line models like Arcteryx. I only use Ospreys now. The balance of quality, cost, functionality, durability and weight are second to none. I'll take the extra pound or two. It is more than worth it in the end.
I go "UL" as I can afford with sleeping gear (S2S Spark III w/ UL insulated mat), tent (Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo) and clothing (mix of North Face, Patagonia and Arcteryx) but not my pack. I like to carry sufficient water, food and survival items should the worst occur and a frame-less, no waist harness hyper light plastic bag with straps simply does not cut it for me comfort wise. I usually run my Stratos 36. For hiking in areas devoid of local water sources I run an Atmos 65. Outstanding packs.
No PLB in your kick Hiking Nerd?
hiked baldy few weeks ago !
Great video, very inspiring. Seeing your gear list would you recommend Altra Lone trails (4.0) for Baldy or could one get away with something lighter with like the Altra Superior (4.0)?
I like the Superior for trail running but you can definitely feel sharp rocks underfoot - for hiking, I think the Lone Peak would be better
Great photography, you have a great eye! Where do you get all your energy? Could you send me some of that in a bottle? :) Just subbed and very much enjoying your videos.
Would it be possible for you to give me the route you took. I got inspired by watching thing video. Thank you.
Start at icehouse canyon trailhead, then take the 3 T’s trail to Baldy and return. You can take detours to go up Cucamonga and any other peaks that suit your fancy.
Around what time of year was this hike?
May 24-25, 2017 per my gear list
Is it possible to Hike Mount Baldy bypassing the Devils Backbone?
Why would you want to skip the Devil's Backbone? That's the best part of the hike!
As a future hiker I’m really enjoying these videos, allot to learn and very helpful with lots of info, keep up the great adventure 👍🏻
Where did you get your water bottle holders on the front of your bag ?
They’re part of the bag
A hearty 👍🏼 for push-up lizard.
What's the map PDF system called that you use? Anyone?
Mark Nicholas Caltopo geospatial PDFs + Avenza maps or another similar app
Nice Video and Hike
Hey there, are you still using the Fastpack 25? If so, how is it holding up?
I use it on occasion but since it doesn't fit my bear can, I can only use it for areas where a bear hang is acceptable. Check out this video to see it in action: th-cam.com/video/JYmCFKSd82E/w-d-xo.html
what was the app to download maps???? I dont see it on the gear list. thanks
os it avnesa map??? I typed in multiple attempts...i think this was it?
Avenza Maps is the app, and geospatial maps can be created and downloaded from Caltopo.com
Curious, did you feel like the UD 25 was maxed out for one overnight? Do you think 2-3 nights woulds be better suited for the UD 35? Thanks...
For those conditions & personal requirements - yes the Fastpack 25 was maxed out. If I dropped the stove, pot, and fuel, that's roughly the same weight and volume as another day's worth of food. My intended use for the FP25 was for day hikes and 2-3 day backpacking trips where I need minimal gear.
The FP35 doesn't suit my needs because I have the SD Flex Capacitor that can hold about the same volume when compressed (40L) but does a better job carrying that weight. Yes, the FC is heavier than the UD but as demonstrated here, it's possible to fit 22lbs into a frameless 25L pack and I wouldn't want to carry a bulkier, heavier load without a frame+hip belt.
There's certainly a strong push in the market towards 35-40L frameless packs (think Palante, MLD Burn, ZPacks Nero, etc). Where the Fastpack series excels is in providing extra features (at the expense of weight) that keeps you moving forward without having to take off the pack.
Thanks Jimmy for your thoughts. BTW, great video too!
It's a tough hike.
Ok so all I've got to say is if you came up the 3T's trail and you went back that way and tagged Etiwanda and Cucamonga then you now must change your channel name from "Hiking Nerd" to "Hiking BAMF" just saying bro...good stuff.
Tuba Solo the Hiker Anything for the views :)
Great video, what camera do you use ?
iPhone 7 Plus
You have all the water you needed. Just melt the snow to boil so the water produced is purified and voila.
Few questions... besides the top of mt. baldy is there anywhere else to setup camp? Also, your description says it dropped below 10 degrees F? is that true? :0
I've only been there once but I believe there's a more sheltered spot somewhere just below the summit, in the trees. I fixed the description -- what I meant to say is that from 7pm to 6am it only dropped from mid-40F to mid-30F so a 10F quilt is a little unnecessary to bridge the gap between camp clothing and sleep insulation.
Hiking Nerd thanks for the info and clarification. Keep up the awesome videos.
That was great
Wait so you’re allowed to camp up there ?!? :D
OnlyzAvail wilderness camping.. you can camp anywhere on the mountain
Magnificent scene! The sunrise is worth a night of lousy sleep. It must be much more awesome in person there.
I love your beautiful videos. Keep it up.
Are you planning on more gear reviews? Yours are my most trusted reviews.
Thanks Chiu! Totally worth it. Especially if I can capture the footage and share with you guys!
I've got a running list of gear I want to make into video reviews but need to put some more thought and organization into them. It helps if I script it before going out to shoot. For some of the newer pieces of gear I've acquired, I'm still putting them through their paces before I am ready to publish a review. There are a couple of items I got from China (Aliexpress) that are quite impressive for how much they cost and I want to share these. Generally if I take the same gear on repeated trips, it's a sign that I like it.
With this video, I spent more screen time on gear than I have with any prior trip video. It's a lot easier to talk off-script, but it's not comprehensive. Would you prefer that I talk about gear while I'm on these hikes or make (fewer) dedicated video reviews? Also, is there anything from my current list of gear that you would like to see a review on? Gear list: goo.gl/BPkXJj
Thank you for asking my opinions and leaks of your upcoming reviews. I am sure a lot of people will be interested in cheap and good gear. I recently found out how much talks on youtube about cheap trekking poles, way more hype than the brand name poles.
I know you are a perfectionist; you put so much testing and preparation into making one comprehensive review. Your style sets you above and beyond other youtube user reviews. If you continue the high production quality, and strategically prioritize gear review list; I won't be surprised that your channel becomes one of the "go to" channel for fast and light hikers in a couple of years. I think high quality dedicated review is your strength, but it is also good to talk off-script like this video , and stir up interests for the upcoming episodes.
Footwear is by far the most important gear. An Altra review will be interesting. The design make a lot of sense. Since you wore them repeatedly, that is a positive sign. I will look at your gear list and think more about it.
Facilitating technique discussion could set your channel a niche. Serious hikers will appreciate the important but possibly nerdy topics.
Your gear list is meticulous and the collection overwhelming. Still, the Altra is the most interesting to me.
At first glance, your pamase poles seem intensely interesting, but I can't believe them to be durable. My expensive Komperdell 5.7oz carbon pole snapped like a cookie, admittedly it was user error.
It seems the condition is so perfect for the outdoor: moderate temperature, no bug, long daylight, nice trails and views, free campsites, just sometimes no flowing water. Is this the typical May SouCal outdoor? How about the risks from venomous snakes and insects and big predators?
lamyeechiu None on top of the mountain
Your pack small or large size?
M/L size
@@HikingNerd so is the fit perfect. Small for you big for you any more details I can use
There is a restaurant that has a water tap
Great video. I love the music as well.
Miss baldy I lived in upland
Devil's backbone kick my tail and that starting from Manker flats parking lot
I was thinking the same thing. Dude has some good stamina and will power.
How much of the trail do you get phone signal?
Come on man what the fuck kind of question is that
@@mikeywhtshoes2353 made my day 😂😂😂
Sooo cool men
Lame. a decent topo map and t sense of awareness would help.
Which size pack did you use. I have the s/m and I find the water bottles sit pretty high. What was your experince?
I use the M/L. You can see at 6:48 how the water bottle pockets sit. 600ml bottles are the max I would carry.