My 2023 Backpacking Gear List - Tour du Mont Blanc & More
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Evolved The Ranger 40L Pack - bit.ly/3PGb1H9
Peak Design Capture Clip - amzn.to/44yLpQG
EE Enigma 20* Quilt - bit.ly/37b1iSs
Zpacks Medium Plus DryBag - bit.ly/3hr6s0L
Thermarest UberLite - amzn.to/2Xc7NPU
Aeros UL Pillow - amzn.to/39NsCpR
EE Side Kicks - bit.ly/3a1ka8p
Gossamer Gear 1/8” Pad - bit.ly/2JEHCh0
ZPacks Altaplex Tent - zpacks.com/pro...
10 Groundhog Mini Stakes - amzn.to/3Pg8hxo
CNOC Carbon Cork Trekking Pole -
BRS UL Stove - amzn.to/2GPlJqY
SnowPeak 700 Ti Mug - amzn.to/2PEeGnR
Sea to Summit Spoon - amzn.to/3JMK9l7
Sawyer Micro Squeeze - amzn.to/3rdGt5E
CNOC 1L Vesica - bit.ly/3puppI6
1L Plastic Water Bottle
Hilltop Food Bag - bit.ly/3dBJgf0
ESC The Mirage Sunhoody - evolvedsupplyc...
Nike Pro Running Shorts - amzn.to/2PfWfqn
Senchi Design’s Wren Alpha Crew - bit.ly/3pAqKNu
EE Visp Rain Jacket - bit.ly/3wafCUS
EE Torrid Apex Jacket - bit.ly/3h9NSv5
Smart Wool Beanie - amzn.to/3NEZeGv
Patagonia Capilene TShirt - bit.ly/3PJFHHK
Patagonia LW Tights - bit.ly/3D1PQIa
Darn Tough Merino Running Socks - amzn.to/43aYLBO
MH Gloves - amzn.to/3dBTr3c
ESC 5 Pannel Cap - bit.ly/44chI8s
Altra LonePeak 6 - amzn.to/3R6D5AD
Fuji XT-4 - amzn.to/3aG6N0j
Evolved Camera Strap - bit.ly/3PJW07b
Fuji 23mm 2.0 - amzn.to/3O9iNF1
Gobe ND filters - amzn.to/3jyKuf5
Rode Video Micro 2 - amzn.to/44dB7FS
Tascam DR-10 - amzn.to/3XCHHTQ
Aoka Carbon Tripod - amzn.to/3NHUG2l
SD Card Reader - amzn.to/3yeiEIZ
Nitecore PD Charger 10,000 - amzn.to/46D1uHa
Aukey PD 18 W Plug - amzn.to/46NdkP0
Various Charging Cables
Nitecore NU 25 Headlamp - amzn.to/3PLRc1q
iPhone 14 Pro - amzn.to/439GxjX
Apple AirPods - amzn.to/3JGha2b
Hilltop Ditty Bag - bit.ly/3dBJgf0
Leuko Tape - amzn.to/2xYkDGr
Victorinox Classic SD Knife - amzn.to/2GHkaKx
Deuce of Spades Trowel - amzn.to/2GwhVsA
Travel Bidet - amzn.to/3bbnF99
JT Sun Screen - amzn.to/2A15mGT
Bamboo Tooth Brush - amzn.to/2WEkMZc
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Raen RX Sunglasses - amzn.to/3O3rC6N
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What Domestic or International Hiking Trips do you have planned for the rest of 2023???
👇Let Us Know Down Below! 👇
Bohusleden in south-western Sweden, 360 km (225 mi).
What's the weight of that sun-hoodie?
Camino de Santiago starting from Belgium
Heading out to the Laugavegur and Fimmvorduhals trails in Iceland this week. I did the TMB a couple of years ago and it was great. Happy trails Darwin!!
I hope to do a lot of section hiking! My brother and i wil walk 5 days on the Heidschnuckenweg in Northern Germany. And we want to walk further on the dutch long distance trails; Pieterpad and Coastal path
Not to pigeonhole you, but you are missed. I’m glad you are getting back out there. Thanks for being a teacher to so many through your videos and podcasts.
Always a pleasure for a Darwin Notification 🤙🏽
❤️🤙
Always.
Man you are definitely the GOAT. So much talent with the camera. It’s always a pleasure to watch you talk. I don’t know what type of education you had but whatever you had was high standards and made someone unique.
I was fortunate to do the Tour du Mont Blanc in 2017. You are going to love it. The local food alone is worth the visit. Make sure to stop at the local farms on trail that open up during the day to serve food for trekkers. Have a great time Darwin.
It is awesome to see ya looking as hearty & hale as you come across in your videos as of late. You definitely present as being a more balanced and authentic "Darwin." My guess is that it's not merely characteur. Happy trails!
Wow, thank you! ❤️
As someone who has hiked the TMB I’d highly recommend bringing your trekking poles if you’re able to! The elevation gain is no joke on this one!
I second this, poles were exteremely helpful on this trial when I hiked it last year.
Agreed!
In the video he says he is leaving his trekking pole behind AND picking up one once he is there. He briefly mentions that going sans pole allows him to not check his pack and instead his kit is carry-on. I assume it is also why he is not taking a knife.
always enjoy your backpacking gear list for your upcoming adventures. different gear for different adventures. i like how you organize your gear
Awesome, thank you! ❤️
Hi. Sorry for stating the obvious but just in case case, the European adapter at 5:55 won't work on the Swiss part of the tour. I keep seeing European and international tourists going to Switzerland and finding the hard way that they have to search for a (pricey if bought in Switzerland) swiss adapter for the SN 441011:2019 plug used here.
Ahh yeah! That'll do it, a good gear fix. 😉 Thanks for uploading, Darwin/Nick.
Been loving your Video tips , tricks on Thruhiking for years. Thank you for Trekking on.
I was doing some video watching in prep for my TMB and it seems like there was Darwin spotting on a few of them! Hilarious, you were everywhere!
Always enjoy a video from Darwin ! Thanks for the upload !
Glad you enjoyed it! More to come soon enough! ❤️
Beyond excited for the sun hoodie-I’m a huge believer in merino wool everything
Same! I love Merino!
I would recommend that your sun-hoodie had a full zipper. Your body temperature changes rapidly all the time - as you climb a slope, sunlight changes, wind changes. When you get hotter you unzip the upper part of zipper, but then it gets even hotter - you can't unzip the half-zipper anymore and have to take off the entire hoodie which might be too cold or too inappropriate (if you walk through a village in a conservative country). Often I am too lazy to take off and put on the hoodie time after time and do it too late when I am already too sweaty or too cold. With a full zipper I can manage my body temperature instantly and prevent sweating (which is even dangerous in colder environments).
Or if the hoody sells well offer the next season version with a half zip and a full zip.
Haven't backpacked in 3 years. Finally have an overnight backpacking trip scheduled for August at Point Reyes Sky Camp
I know that camp and those trails, it's fantastic and beautiful, i hope you see an elk.
He's back! Loving all your bike packing and filming adventures but also lovely to see you on the hiking grind too sir
Same here!
It’s been ages since I liked a youtube video. What can I say? Good to have your gear load out back!
Gear list fix! Kudos! Great job! Finally... your hoodie! I really needed this...thank you.
It's been a long time coming on the Hoody, but it's SOOOOO Good! 🤯
So happy for you @DarwinOnTheTrail! 🥳🎉💯
My husband, mom, and I are attempting the Long Trail this August. I've followed you for years and you've been a huge inspiration in picking gear and packing everything.
John Kelly just did the Long Trail in 4 days and change, so we normal humans should allow about 3 weeks!
Excellent! That should be a great hike!!! ❤️
@@1519Spring We're going to give it closer to 4 weeks. Hoping that with lower mileage days we have a better chance of finishing. And John's record smashed the previous one in my opinion. I had just watched the documentary on Ben and his FKT.
I did the Haute Route around 20 years ago which follows the Tour De Mont Blanc for 2-3 days. My suggestion to you is to bring a set of town clothes. You are going to be staying in alpine huts and gites along the way, so you get to shower often. Wear your hiking clothes during the day. Switch into your town clothes at night when you are in the small villages and going out to eat.
I plan on flying over with another bag for my "Touristy Travels" before & after the hike. I might throw a town shirt in there last minute. Check out my previous video about flying with gear, as I have my other set-up in it. 🤙
In Genève airport (if you fly there) they have lockers at the airport. I changed clothes after landing into a hiking set, then put my travel clothes in a locker. For the nights I had a spare night merino shirt and lightweight tights. After the half TMB (courmayeur to Chamonix) I went to the swimming pool in Chamonix for a shower, they have a different ticket just for a shower after TMB, then in my night clothes back to the airport.
Woo-hoo! Glad to see you uploading another video, Darwin.
Welcome to Switzerland! (well, and France and Italy) 😀 You're gonna love it here.
Can't wait! Headed over a little early to explore some! 🤙
Nice video, as always. Also, nice way to share to us your new products. Pretty smart my friend! Have a good trip!
Good to see you! Take care, Darwin. Jim
Thanks a million, was a pleasure to watch your new great gear video. The highlight for me was when you introduced your Evolve sun hoodie...."With Zipper"....!!!! I am at this moment having a seamstress modify my old one with this feature......I love the sun hoodie but once im hiking I just roast......Im heading over to Evolve to check yours out.....very excited......Looking forward to following your 2023 adventures....!!!!!
Great to see another Darwin loadout video. I was hoping to get a sneak peek at your new Outcast jacket but I’m sure that will get its own video. Happy trails dude 🤙🏻
Love the updates now and then. Great to see you back.
Thanks! More to come!
thanks for keeping it short and sweet!
Did the TMB twice, will be nice to see it from your perspective. Nice to see you continue to use "older" gear instead of many constantly buying new stuff. As for the pronounciation, drop the c at the end of blanc and prolong the a a bit, then you'll sound propper french 😁
So happy to see you again
Wow! I thought I read it wrong... but there you are! awesome! I really enjoyed your past videos and am excited to see more. I still watch the grand canyon hikes sometimes. Welcome back Darwin.
Good to see ya again!!
Please document as much hike footage as you can. I dont get to hike as much as I want so I live thru you and a handful of other hikers when I cant get out there
Glad you are back and doing the wonderful old timey Gear List video. Thanks ever so much 🙂
Glad I didn't unsubscribe when you quit YT last year, love your videos!
See... told ya I'd be back 😉❤️
I just purchased the merino wool Hoodia. Have not worn it yet, but I'm impressed.
Oh, very cool! So glad that you're back, Darwin! I really missed you and your vids, brother! 🤙
Merino sun hoodie looks like a winner 👏
Darwin Worldwide! Hyped for whatever you are putting out. Hopefully you are recharged a bit.
hiking TMB this September, see you out there ✌️
Really missed that intro sequence thank you!!
The Hoodie!!! Looks amazing man and will be looking for that notification when its available!
When you plan to stay in cabins at the TMB I would consider a pair of flipflops, 1 set of non-stinky civil clothes and earplugs
If you're new on this channel you have to know that it is one of the top channels on TH-cam. Darwin is 100% honest and he talks from experience. Not like many TH-camrs out there, and not like most staff working at retailers. You might be surprised by the last statement but most staff don't spend that much time in the outdoors, if any at all. So they don't talk from experience. One great example is with that girl Miranda on TH-cam. She's using the fact she worked at REI for 12 years to get attention and trust, but just made a video where she said using an UL umbrella is not good when it....rains. According to her, it's only good under the sun. Yep, I know, incredible. Also, her videos are sponsored, so she doesn't bring all the facts and the best options. It's just an "advertising channel" like so many others out there.
Darwin, thanks for your videos buddy and I'm glad that you didn't retire fully from TH-cam ;) the only thing missing for you to become the best TH-camr and Hiker of all time is to.... come hike in Canada! lol
Cheers
good to see you hope life is going great!
So happy to see you again! Sounds like a great schedule and wonderful hikes.
I'm heading to The White Mountains for a section hike!
Hiked the TMB in 2019. It's an nice trail and really cool to cross 3 countrys.
If you decide to do another gear recommendation video, can you call it, “Darwin’s Natural Selections?” Hoping to pickup one of your packs soon!
😂
lol Great idea!!!
Good to see you Darwin, always enjoy your videos.
Glad to see your back to making videos! One of the best to do it!
You totally made my day D.! Glad to see another quality vid. 🎒
Good to see you back brother
“ on your bike “ 🙂
YAY its good to see you again
I enjoy watching your videos so much I’m watching this for the 3rd time. Each time I learn something new.
It’s summer here in Texas so no hiking for me right now. I just finished a 3 week trip to the San Juan Mountains to hike up there in June.
Have a nice stay in my home region Darwin! Greetings from Bavaria/GER😊
Thanks! 😃❤️
Very nice. I want to try to get out there this summer. So this is great inspiration
Go for it! 🤙
Great to see you back… I’ve been WAITING …. SUN HOODIE…. Always great to see what your up to … another Great video 🍺
Beard looking fresh my dude!!🦁
Darwin’s back with a gear video?! Oh happy day!
Welcome back duder!
Hello! Didn't think I'd be watching a new Darwin gear list video today so thanks for that!
Love these! I’ll have to check out the hoodie.
The Aoka Tripod is hands down the best offering in that price and weight range. Love it.
It’s my luxury item, as I really only take it to do night sky photography with my iPhone in the back country
Thanks man! Love your work
Good to see you in front of the camera again. Happy Trails!
was in flagstaff the beginning of june... saw you picking up food at the indian joint!
It's great to see your slightly heavier setup. Extra clothing for comfort!
Thank you for providing trusted advice.
Thanks For Watching!!! 🤙
Welcome back! My husband and I each carry the gossamer gear 1/8. I like it, but find it a bit bulky for packing. I started folding it and putting it between the main compartment of the pack and the brain.
One of my favourite hike the tour du mont blanc ! I've done it a few times, it's very confortable, I recommend doing it early September, just after the UTMB is when everyone is gone.
You should also look at the GR20 in Corsica and GR10 (or GRP or GR11) in the Pyrenees. If you want to stay in the Alpes, there is so much to do, the Mercantour, the Queyras, the Écrins. Have fun my friend
nice vid, I quickly checked and apparently no one asked what kind of soft cover you put on your camera lens as I'm trying to protect mine better, enjoy a part of my country while on your trip as I did enjoy Arizona, a lot, a few years ago (Sedona, Frlgstaff)
It's actually a cheapo one that I got off of amazon. Bought a pack of them years ago. They don't last super long, but they do the trick! 😉👉 amzn.to/3NEyCFO
Love that tripod. 3 years later and it's still holding up. Safe Travels on your treks bud!
Thanks Huck! Hope you're doing well my friend! ❤️
I like the Darwin/Evolve connection there. I would suggest putting a bit more money into a more unique logo. Something easily recognizable. The gear looks great!
Congratulations!
Thanks! But, for what?
Thank you ☀️🌴
Arrived home yesterday from completing the TMB. Absolutely stunning hike. Did it over 7 days and would definitely go again. Enjoy!
They’ll probably be gone when you get there but beware of the snow bridges.
Glad you're back at it!
Good to see you back Darwin! Always enjoy your gear breakdowns and pack setups. Count me in for your new sun hoody too when it drops. I'm in the market for one. Been using EMS techwick tops as of late. Their T-shirts ,long sleeves and hoodies are pretty nice. Techwick comes in different thicknesses depending on time of year but... Great base layers. But mine are getting worn out and i need to try something new. Enjoy your Tour du mont. Bet thats gonna be fun! Work has me strapped. Short trips for me these days unfortunately. Still fun though. I have only covered a 1/4 of the Adirondacks. Love it up here! Look forward to more content. Stay safe man! Hike on!
I wouldn’t go check the mailbox without a knife, (Or Leatherman). Being on trail without at least a Victorinox is contrary to everything that is me. Glad you’re back, btw!
So glad to see this! 🏕️
very cool. I like that pack design, and such the merino hood is a brilliant idea too. We're on Tour Mont Blanc first week in September. have a great trip!
Nice to see one of the best back at it again. I'm really eyeing the Ranger
Thanks for the kind words! More to come! ❤️
Solid and to the point video! Just came across evolved supply, interested in a pack! Happy trails from another AZ local 🤙
Good luck on your tour :)
Thanks! 😊
Outstanding Sir
Gracias! ❤️
Hi Darwin I did the high route pyrenees (HRP) route last summer and I found I did not like using the huts- too many people in too little space for me...I can't imagine not bringing a tent and they always were fine with setting up near the hut...I did enjoy the meals and the bag lunches, and made some great friends. Hope you have a great time
I also just completed the oregon coast trail this summer, in case you are anyone is curious about that.
I didn't know you're in Arizona, I just hiked Mica mountain in Tucson ... Small world
Wow what a cool way to explore the world. Congrats man that is a really awesome job
Real Nice Clark! 👌🏻
Good to see you on this platform again, D! Have you considered all or a portion of the Camino de Santiago?
Happy to see you tackling the TMB :-) Would also very much recommend the Italian Dolomites, though camping is kinda prohibited there.
You should invite other TH-cam hikers on to talk about mental health or just backpacking/hiking in general. We would love to see that.
I did the TMB in the early 1990's. In those days we camped where ever we ended up at the of the day and basically lived off of bread and cheese. We encountered more cows on the trail than people! In any given day we only saw a few people. No hut nights and no permits. No lightweight gear either. Sorry, but we just didn't give a sh$t about gear back then. I can't imagine not sleeping out in that terrain. I'd bring a tent. I realize that I won the birth lottery in getting to hike some of the great trails on this planet before they were "discovered", described in excruciating detail, TH-camd, put on an app or added to a top 10 list in National Geographic (which is basically the kiss of death for any natural environment). In any case the TMB was magic for me. I hope some of what I experienced is still out there. IMHO skip the huts.
THE SUN HOODIE 😮🎉😮🎉😮🎉
Unexpected Darwin was unexpected
Timely video for me. I'm doing the GR11 on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees at the beginning of August. Wish your sun hoodie came out earlier.
What happened to the Rowley ball. Since you showed in some years back I would rather go without almost anything else, but the ball is a main stay!