My fingers are cramping from being crossed for so long in hopes of getting ahold of an X-mid on the next release. I pre-ordered the backpack so I’ve got that going for me.
"I'm not going to make a tent that's got crazy bomber fabrics and then, like, tiny little zippers." THANK YOU! I wish ZPacks would figure that out, having replaced my #3 zippers on my Duplex with #5 at a cost of $200!!! Can't wait for my Pro to arrive!
Surprised and somehow gratified to hear the design was birthed in Excel and PowerPoint vs fancy 3D modeling software. Once the sleeping centerline angle departed from the ridgeline, didn't the wall angles become complicated (difficult to calculate?)? ** Second question: When Xmid 1p Pro comes out, will it have a 0.8oz/yd^2 option? ** Third question: Using 4.5oz, GG twist-poles (discontinued LT4's) set to hike at 53" (which are sticky and difficult to adjust every night), what might you suggest, since Xmid Pro recommends 46"? New trekking-poles? If so, which poles (in the sub-5oz, >52" ballpark)?
Dan actually gets on his gear fan pages and answers questions and interacts. He's a great dude.
It is easy to be stoked and support products that rock! Awesome approach.
that's honestly the coolest story ever
Great interview, very insightful!
Love you all so much- so glad I’m a member - it was worth 50x the price of admission!!! Thanks for this interview- I just ordered his new pack!!!
Thanks Gabby!
Love the interviews with designers. Hope there are more in the future!
My fingers are cramping from being crossed for so long in hopes of getting ahold of an X-mid on the next release. I pre-ordered the backpack so I’ve got that going for me.
Very good. Thank you Backpacking light and Dan!!
Dan, you are the luckiest SOB with that Xmid deal...I mean you're a genius and deserve it. And the marketing is genius.
"I'm not going to make a tent that's got crazy bomber fabrics and then, like, tiny little zippers." THANK YOU! I wish ZPacks would figure that out, having replaced my #3 zippers on my Duplex with #5 at a cost of $200!!! Can't wait for my Pro to arrive!
Great interviewing style!
Sad we won’t ever see The Durston Hoop.
Good job
Surprised and somehow gratified to hear the design was birthed in Excel and PowerPoint vs fancy 3D modeling software. Once the sleeping centerline angle departed from the ridgeline, didn't the wall angles become complicated (difficult to calculate?)? ** Second question: When Xmid 1p Pro comes out, will it have a 0.8oz/yd^2 option? ** Third question: Using 4.5oz, GG twist-poles (discontinued LT4's) set to hike at 53" (which are sticky and difficult to adjust every night), what might you suggest, since Xmid Pro recommends 46"? New trekking-poles? If so, which poles (in the sub-5oz, >52" ballpark)?
This guy hiring? I'd quit my job and move to Canada to help his production.
Seems like Durston took a lot of inspiration from the Sierra Designs High Route tents.
I couldn't find any useful camping gear, so I made it. It should be easy, fast and stable without being annoying. We call it an invention.
podcasts like this need subtitles to elevate the video
Nice guy making good gear at great prices. Or is it great guy making nice gear at good prices?
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Dans audio is too low