That was actually something I was proud about for this load out. On the GDT you’ve got to be prepared for everything from boiling hot heat, to rain for days, and even snow and freezing temps. So I feel like this is a pretty good round-out for every type of backpacker. Wherever they hike, someone should be able to find something of value in this list! Did anything particularly stand out to you? Thanks for watching! ~ Jesse
Killed it brother! For a second pillow, check out the Thermarest compressible pillow. I love it and carry it everywhere with me as a backpacking pillow, a napping pillow between shifts or even for lumbar support. Congrats on the engagement! ‘Rah.
Thanks man! And thanks for the tip! I'll check out that pillow! Although I'm sure it'll be hard to beat half an ounce! haha (Sometimes I bring my hikenture pillow AND my trekology pillow). Keep Moving Forward! ~Jesse
What a great loadout, wise choices in gear. Of course, minds that think a like will say that. My XMID 2 rocks and outdoor Vitials gear is some of the very best there is. My Shadowlight 60 carries very well, I am wearing the same pair of Satu pants that were purchased during the first Kickstarter not only as hiking pants but also weekly for my office postion. My Loftek jacket is my favorite outer layer. Great choices sir and I look forward to seeing more of your trip and videos beyond that adventure.
I’m also still wearing my same sati pants from the kickstarter! I wore them daily for almost 2 years straight. And now at least 2-3 times a week still. Great pants! Glad you found the video beneficial! See you in the next one!
Haven't been able to find my ventus hoodie in the last month. Thanks for reminding me.😢.... Don't worry it will pop up in one of my work trucks or somewhere. You're right, you use that thing all the time!
@@unightie haha that was the Tern. I loved that hoodie. I have to buy a new one to replace it since it got ripped! I’m thinking of going with their rust red colored one. But the light grey sure helped to keep things cool!
Well, in full disclosure (and I probably should have noted this in the video, now that I think of it, but it is stated throughout my GDT series), Outdoor Vitals did sponsor my thru-hike series. So a lot of the gear I hiked with was their's. That being said, this video was entirely my own thoughts, opinions, and experiences with all the gear I used. I got a chance to try out a lot of different gear on the trail (3 different backpacks, 4 different filters, 3 different pads, 3 different trekking poles, 4 different hoodies, 4 different shoes and shoe brands), so when I say a certain piece of gear really impressed me by the end of the trip, I can say that genuinely; cus I had a LOT of gear fail my expectations! 😅 haha While I had some issues with my Outdoor Vitals backpack early on in the trail, they sent me a replacement, and after switching to an Osprey, I couldn't wait to get back into the Shadowlight! As for their clothing, I can vouch their stuff is seriously innovative and just amazing. The quilt: to be honest, I had never backpacked with a quilt before, so I expected to really not enjoy it and just suffer through. But instead, this Outdoor Vitals quilt really won me over! Will I probably try a few different brand's quilts in the future? Sure. But this one impressed me, kept me warm down to freezing temps, and was very versatile. Definitely left a good impression of quilts for a first time-quilt user. So with all that being said... I'll let you be the judge on whether their gear is worth it or not. I certainly found that after 1200km it held up extremely well! I really appreciate the comment though! Let me know if you have any other thoughts or questions! And check out my GDT series if you want to see all this gear get put through the wringer! geni.us/TheGreatDivideTrail Cheers and Keep Moving Forward ~ Jesse
@@hoser7706 hey! Didn’t take any offense by it, and appreciated the comment. To be honest it wasn’t till your comment that I realized 4/5 of my top 5 key pieces of gear were OV products! 😂😂 “Can someone say #sellout?! Who does this guy think he is?!” Lol just kidding. But in all seriousness, how did I miss that! Thanks for watching! Keep Moving Forward! ~ Jesse Ps. Hope my comment didn’t come across sounding defensive. I genuinely just thought I’d share more of my thoughts behind my thinking!
@@stephenb2817 I highly recommend trail runners! And I’ll tell you a secret most other backpackers won’t: you don’t need fancy trail runners if you’re not doing technical, rocky, or exceptionally slick terrain. MOST common trails are totally fine if you just used a good comfortable pair of runners with decent tread/grip. I’ve gone backpacking in simple asics before and loved it! (They were my regular running shoes and were well broken in and this just super comfy). That being said, typical trails will chew through a pair of runners pretty quickly. And if you’re doing more complicated terrain, simple runners just won’t be as safe. In those cases you’re going to want to choose a trail runner. Something with a more durable upper mesh and grippy/durable tread. I’ve really quite enjoyed my experience with Saucony MadRivers. I’m currently trying out another Saucony trail runner but I forget the name. I’ve long used the Merrill MQM series as a middle of the road trail runner. Not amazing. But pretty good still. Plus lots of variety. The brand I MOST want to try and am planning on buying this season is the Hoka Speedgoat 5s! Hope that at least gives you some options to consider. But I’m still on the hunt for the perfect shoe!
Your gear is a close match to mine. Xmid 1 Pro, OV Shadowlight 45 liter pack, OV Ventus and OV Tern hoodies, OV Vario jacket, dig dig trowel, etc. My base weight is just a bit more than yours. Nice video!
Just the title and thumbnail of this video completely gives away that your thru hike is over and that you're not still on the trail. This is a major spoiler for those of us that believed you were releasing episodes as you were hiking...and that it was still green and relatively snow free in the Canadian mountains in December. :)
I always have a smile on my face, a sarcastic one, when I hear someone praising his/her X-mid or Zpacks, etc... because their tent is NOT that ultra-light at all. Why? simply because of the.... trekking poles and pegs. So the total weight of the tent is much more. Besides that, what if you don't like using trekking poles? And do you REALLY need to use trekking poles? 99.9% of people are using trekking poles when there's absolutely no need for that, and they do just because they see others using them. Trekking poles are useful on uneven ground or when there's a major slope, that's it. most of the time a free-standing tent like the MSR or Nemo is just perfect. For example, X-mid is trying to fool everyone by using 39.4oz instead of lbs. So: 39.4oz = 2.4625lbs = 2lbs 7.4oz and 1115g = 1.115kg X-Mid 2lbs 7.4oz - 1.115kg Hubba Hubba 2lbs 14oz - 1.3kg Bottom line, the X-mid is HEAVIER since you need to add the weight of the trekking pole and that tent is NOT free standing over that. Now, let's say that you're going to use trekking poles anyways. Then the difference in weight is a mere 6.6oz or 185g.
Fwiw, you’re comparing the Durston 2p complete package weight (all the stuff sacks, guy lines, and 8 stakes) to the Hubba Hubba minimum trail weight, which doesn’t include stakes, stuff sacks or guy lines. Hubba Hubba full package is 3lbs 4oz. If your point is that the Durston weighs about the same with trekking pole weight included , you’re correct. If you’re going to two decimals to prove your point, you should probably compare similar configurations. That difference is 12.6 oz. Also, the 1p Durston, that Jesse is using weighs 2lbs 0.2 oz full package. So is 21.6 oz, or 1lb 5.4oz lighter.
According to Durston’s website: X-mid 2p Tent and fly only - 35oz Typical configuration - 38.4oz (6 stakes and stuff sacks Complete package - 39.4 oz (8 stakes and stuff sacks) According to REI: MRS Hubba 2 Min trail weight - 2lbs 14oz Total weight - 3lbs 4oz REI says min trail weight includes tent,fly and poles only. You used 39.4oz vs 2lbs14oz to conclude the Durston is only 6.2oz lighter. You used the weight of the full Durston package and the minimum trail weight of Hubba
@@jonsanford2515 Are that ***** or what? My numbers did NOT include the stakes. How many times do we have to tell you that so you understand? Besides that, you forgot the stuff sacks for the X-Mid and you have to add that because the basic weight for the Hubba includes them. You can't even get your numbers right.... . END OF DISCUSSION
Roughly the X-Mid saves 1/2 lbs for trekking pole users but yeah if someone doesn't use trekking ples then they won't save much weight. However that doesn't mean it would be a good idea to use a Hubba Hubba instead. The X-Mid isn't only about saving weight - it also has all sort of stormworthiness and usability advantages, such as: - fly first pitch (Hubba Hubba inner gets soaked during setup in the rain) - no sag fabric (Hubba Hubba fly sags when set and sticks to the inner) - proper peak vents (HH vent are lower and less functional) - easy to use magnetic door toggles - vestibules are beside the door instead of blocking it. - more durable materials - more spacious. So yeah if you don't carry trekking poles then you could get a Hubba Hubba for a similar weight, but why?
I think the best thing about this load out is it was 16lbs. Not crazy ultralight and not too heavy. Super relatable to the average backpacker 👌👌
That was actually something I was proud about for this load out. On the GDT you’ve got to be prepared for everything from boiling hot heat, to rain for days, and even snow and freezing temps. So I feel like this is a pretty good round-out for every type of backpacker. Wherever they hike, someone should be able to find something of value in this list!
Did anything particularly stand out to you?
Thanks for watching!
~ Jesse
Killed it brother! For a second pillow, check out the Thermarest compressible pillow. I love it and carry it everywhere with me as a backpacking pillow, a napping pillow between shifts or even for lumbar support.
Congrats on the engagement!
‘Rah.
Thanks man! And thanks for the tip! I'll check out that pillow! Although I'm sure it'll be hard to beat half an ounce! haha
(Sometimes I bring my hikenture pillow AND my trekology pillow).
Keep Moving Forward!
~Jesse
What a great loadout, wise choices in gear. Of course, minds that think a like will say that. My XMID 2 rocks and outdoor Vitials gear is some of the very best there is. My Shadowlight 60 carries very well, I am wearing the same pair of Satu pants that were purchased during the first Kickstarter not only as hiking pants but also weekly for my office postion. My Loftek jacket is my favorite outer layer. Great choices sir and I look forward to seeing more of your trip and videos beyond that adventure.
I’m also still wearing my same sati pants from the kickstarter! I wore them daily for almost 2 years straight. And now at least 2-3 times a week still. Great pants!
Glad you found the video beneficial!
See you in the next one!
Had me cracking up at the earmuffs! Love it!
Haha I'm a bit "extra" what can I say! 🤷♂️😂
Haven't been able to find my ventus hoodie in the last month. Thanks for reminding me.😢.... Don't worry it will pop up in one of my work trucks or somewhere. You're right, you use that thing all the time!
Did you use your women’s mosquito net?
It’s good to have you back!
Is this a automatic subtitles joke/reference? 🧐😅
Ps. It’s good to be back!
And you look so good in that hoodie too!
Haha which one?! (I technically brought 4) lol!
I actually think that I'm going to make that video soon "Why I brought FOUR hoodies on my thru-hike!"
Grey one 😍. I only took one zipT and one buff that would be equal to one of yours. But not so cute ha ha
@@unightie haha that was the Tern. I loved that hoodie. I have to buy a new one to replace it since it got ripped! I’m thinking of going with their rust red colored one. But the light grey sure helped to keep things cool!
What is the max weight can you carry safely in the shadowlight and pro/con 45l vs 60l
Im glad you made it. Would have been nice to see but I get that worrying about filming has got to screw up your awesome hike. Well done.
Nice kit!
have’nt seen you in a while how are you?
Sounds like a OV ad or just the OV gear is that good. 😬. Thanks for the video reviews
Well, in full disclosure (and I probably should have noted this in the video, now that I think of it, but it is stated throughout my GDT series), Outdoor Vitals did sponsor my thru-hike series. So a lot of the gear I hiked with was their's. That being said, this video was entirely my own thoughts, opinions, and experiences with all the gear I used.
I got a chance to try out a lot of different gear on the trail (3 different backpacks, 4 different filters, 3 different pads, 3 different trekking poles, 4 different hoodies, 4 different shoes and shoe brands), so when I say a certain piece of gear really impressed me by the end of the trip, I can say that genuinely; cus I had a LOT of gear fail my expectations! 😅 haha
While I had some issues with my Outdoor Vitals backpack early on in the trail, they sent me a replacement, and after switching to an Osprey, I couldn't wait to get back into the Shadowlight!
As for their clothing, I can vouch their stuff is seriously innovative and just amazing.
The quilt: to be honest, I had never backpacked with a quilt before, so I expected to really not enjoy it and just suffer through. But instead, this Outdoor Vitals quilt really won me over! Will I probably try a few different brand's quilts in the future? Sure. But this one impressed me, kept me warm down to freezing temps, and was very versatile. Definitely left a good impression of quilts for a first time-quilt user.
So with all that being said... I'll let you be the judge on whether their gear is worth it or not. I certainly found that after 1200km it held up extremely well!
I really appreciate the comment though! Let me know if you have any other thoughts or questions! And check out my GDT series if you want to see all this gear get put through the wringer! geni.us/TheGreatDivideTrail
Cheers and Keep Moving Forward
~ Jesse
@@BackcountryForward sorry it was just in jest. Nothing wrong with sponsorship, promotion, or liking a brand so much you have multiple pieces. 😬😁
@@hoser7706 hey! Didn’t take any offense by it, and appreciated the comment.
To be honest it wasn’t till your comment that I realized 4/5 of my top 5 key pieces of gear were OV products! 😂😂
“Can someone say #sellout?! Who does this guy think he is?!”
Lol just kidding. But in all seriousness, how did I miss that!
Thanks for watching!
Keep Moving Forward!
~ Jesse
Ps. Hope my comment didn’t come across sounding defensive. I genuinely just thought I’d share more of my thoughts behind my thinking!
Just came across your channel can you suggest a Boot or shoe?
Hey! Thanks for commenting!
I typically prefer and recommend trail runners. What shoes have you used in the past?
@@BackcountryForward I only ever owned hicking shoes.
@@stephenb2817 that's great. Do you use hiking shoes or trail runners or regular runner?
@@BackcountryForward I'd like to maybe give trail runners a shot. Thank you for replying BTW.
@@stephenb2817 I highly recommend trail runners! And I’ll tell you a secret most other backpackers won’t: you don’t need fancy trail runners if you’re not doing technical, rocky, or exceptionally slick terrain.
MOST common trails are totally fine if you just used a good comfortable pair of runners with decent tread/grip.
I’ve gone backpacking in simple asics before and loved it! (They were my regular running shoes and were well broken in and this just super comfy).
That being said, typical trails will chew through a pair of runners pretty quickly. And if you’re doing more complicated terrain, simple runners just won’t be as safe.
In those cases you’re going to want to choose a trail runner. Something with a more durable upper mesh and grippy/durable tread. I’ve really quite enjoyed my experience with Saucony MadRivers. I’m currently trying out another Saucony trail runner but I forget the name.
I’ve long used the Merrill MQM series as a middle of the road trail runner. Not amazing. But pretty good still. Plus lots of variety.
The brand I MOST want to try and am planning on buying this season is the Hoka Speedgoat 5s!
Hope that at least gives you some options to consider. But I’m still on the hunt for the perfect shoe!
Your gear is a close match to mine. Xmid 1 Pro, OV Shadowlight 45 liter pack, OV Ventus and OV Tern hoodies, OV Vario jacket, dig dig trowel, etc. My base weight is just a bit more than yours.
Nice video!
@@vagabondwildernesswanderings love all that gear!
Oh maaaan i'm loving your contant so much and i'm realy missing it :( hope you're doing well
X-Mid for the win
Love that tent!
Just the title and thumbnail of this video completely gives away that your thru hike is over and that you're not still on the trail. This is a major spoiler for those of us that believed you were releasing episodes as you were hiking...and that it was still green and relatively snow free in the Canadian mountains in December. :)
Sssshhhhh don’t spoil it for them Carl. Next thing you know you’ll be trying to tell me Santa doesn’t exist!
uhh, that bear horn kinda sounded a little like an injured rabbit
Hi bro I'm from Indonesian
Hey! Thanks for watching!
Hmmm, did I just watch an Outdoor Vitals commercial?
audio gone :(
Hi Jay! Were you listening with headphones? I’ve been informed the audio is only coming through one speaker or head phone. So that could be the issue!
Double Pocket design on front stolen from Dana Designs
nice 15 minute commercial
I always have a smile on my face, a sarcastic one, when I hear someone praising his/her X-mid or Zpacks, etc... because their tent is NOT that ultra-light at all. Why? simply because of the.... trekking poles and pegs. So the total weight of the tent is much more. Besides that, what if you don't like using trekking poles? And do you REALLY need to use trekking poles? 99.9% of people are using trekking poles when there's absolutely no need for that, and they do just because they see others using them. Trekking poles are useful on uneven ground or when there's a major slope, that's it. most of the time a free-standing tent like the MSR or Nemo is just perfect.
For example, X-mid is trying to fool everyone by using 39.4oz instead of lbs. So: 39.4oz = 2.4625lbs = 2lbs 7.4oz and 1115g = 1.115kg
X-Mid 2lbs 7.4oz - 1.115kg
Hubba Hubba 2lbs 14oz - 1.3kg
Bottom line, the X-mid is HEAVIER since you need to add the weight of the trekking pole and that tent is NOT free standing over that. Now, let's say that you're going to use trekking poles anyways. Then the difference in weight is a mere 6.6oz or 185g.
Fwiw, you’re comparing the Durston 2p complete package weight (all the stuff sacks, guy lines, and 8 stakes) to the Hubba Hubba minimum trail weight, which doesn’t include stakes, stuff sacks or guy lines. Hubba Hubba full package is 3lbs 4oz.
If your point is that the Durston weighs about the same with trekking pole weight included , you’re correct. If you’re going to two decimals to prove your point, you should probably compare similar configurations. That difference is 12.6 oz.
Also, the 1p Durston, that Jesse is using weighs 2lbs 0.2 oz full package. So is 21.6 oz, or 1lb 5.4oz lighter.
@@jonsanford2515 FWI... you are wrong. I did NOT compare with the stakes. I even mentioned it. In fact, everything you'vesaid here is wrong.
According to Durston’s website:
X-mid 2p
Tent and fly only - 35oz
Typical configuration - 38.4oz (6 stakes and stuff sacks
Complete package - 39.4 oz (8 stakes and stuff sacks)
According to REI:
MRS Hubba 2
Min trail weight - 2lbs 14oz
Total weight - 3lbs 4oz
REI says min trail weight includes tent,fly and poles only.
You used 39.4oz vs 2lbs14oz to conclude the Durston is only 6.2oz lighter. You used the weight of the full Durston package and the minimum trail weight of Hubba
@@jonsanford2515 Are that ***** or what? My numbers did NOT include the stakes. How many times do we have to tell you that so you understand? Besides that, you forgot the stuff sacks for the X-Mid and you have to add that because the basic weight for the Hubba includes them. You can't even get your numbers right.... . END OF DISCUSSION
Roughly the X-Mid saves 1/2 lbs for trekking pole users but yeah if someone doesn't use trekking ples then they won't save much weight. However that doesn't mean it would be a good idea to use a Hubba Hubba instead. The X-Mid isn't only about saving weight - it also has all sort of stormworthiness and usability advantages, such as:
- fly first pitch (Hubba Hubba inner gets soaked during setup in the rain)
- no sag fabric (Hubba Hubba fly sags when set and sticks to the inner)
- proper peak vents (HH vent are lower and less functional)
- easy to use magnetic door toggles
- vestibules are beside the door instead of blocking it.
- more durable materials
- more spacious.
So yeah if you don't carry trekking poles then you could get a Hubba Hubba for a similar weight, but why?