Pre Appalachian Trail Thru Hike - Electronics, Filming and Apps
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2019
- Why were electronics so hard to decide for me? Find out in this video!
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Gear discussed in this video
Anker PoweCore Speed 20000 PD amzn.to/2t2tRNb
Aukey Wall Charger amzn.to/2DP5gBC
Manfrotto Mount amzn.to/2DPVRtv
NiteCore NU25 www.litesmith.com/nitecore-nu...
Anker Curve Headphones amzn.to/2MLsviV
Ultrapod amzn.to/2Gj3oCY
StickPic www.thestickpic.com/
USB C to C cable amzn.to/2tbZyno
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Gear I use and recommend
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer: amzn.to/2LowXST
Outdoor Research Helium 2: amzn.to/2LYbilH
Toaks Titanium Wind Screen: amzn.to/2JnpbrG
Toaks 700ml Titanium Pot: amzn.to/2M4eVGA
Toaks Long Handled Spoon: amzn.to/2JAGmcL
BRS Titanium Stove: amzn.to/2M5763F
Altra Lone Peak 3.5: amzn.to/2sN42jP
Darn Tough Socks: amzn.to/2sN4eQ5
Sawyer Squeeze: amzn.to/2xNKMbs
Evernew Water Bag: amzn.to/2Lyqf1e
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#appalachaintrail #thruhike #at2019
Hi Frozen! Could you give any insight into the travel insurance you picked up? What company you used? I was considering it myself and would love some info to help me make a decision. Specifics on what you are covering?
Sure it's travelex insurance. Below is a copy paste of what I'm covered for:
Trip Cancellation 100% of Insured Trip Cost
Trip Interruption 150% of Insured Trip Cost
Trip Delay $750 ($250/day)
Equipment Delay $200
Missed Connection $750
Baggage & Personal Effects $1,000
Baggage Delay $200
Emergency Medical & Dental Expense $50,000 ($500 dental sublimit)
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation $500,000
24 Hour AD&D $25,000
The cost on this was $46 and coverage started Feb 1 and will end July 31. It's really silly not to go with something like this in the end I'm glad I called. The only thing they said that wouldn't be covered is in the dental category they used the example if I had a crown and it came out I would have to pay out of pocket for that. Give them a call and tell the what you are doing.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. That was extremely awesome of you to detail.
@@FrozensAdventures Oh SNAP! I have wondered and lost many an hour of sleep trying to figure out how to maintain my health insurance on the trail! Gods I feel dumb now! Palm to the head! Sheesh! Thank gods for Brian's question and seeing it!
One of the best electronic descriptions I’ve heard. Clear and easy to understand. Thank you.
Smart to take the AWOL guide as a pdf on your phone rather than as a paper book. That’s what I did. Less weight PLUS you can search the pdf file. This made the whole guide so much better!
Evan! Yes that was the big thing for me. Being able search and call phone numbers right from the app.
Your videos have been really motivating can't wait to see your trip!
Congrats on 25k subs! Long time fan, can't wait to follow your AT adventure.
Great setup Frozen! Super stoked to follow along with you!
Excellent rundown of the needed electronics while on the trail. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent and well thought out plan. I would expect as much from a brother in the Tech industry.
Good information and great video. Beer! Hike on! Cheers!
Best of luck on your Journey my fellow Pennsylvanian!
Congratulations on the trail correspondent gig. I’ll be listening to the pod
Now I know why your video looks so good. Good IS for motion video and good optics for stills. Good choice!
So looking forward to following you on you AT adventure
That was AWESOME!!!
Good luck and God speed
Also, Guthook elevation profile so click on an icon on the map then click the white box of said icon then at the bottom right is "Show on Profile" button. It's nice to see what's coming ahead, or you can screenshot it and splice into your video for informational purposes.
I used uber from wind gap parking lot back to delaware . great app . excited for your start of A T
Great info.
yo this is some straight up preparation
Very exited for you Frozen. It's going to be one hell of an adventure man! I've applied for the JMT and just waiting to get a permit. I'm exited and I don't even have the permit yet. Wish me luck.
Goodluck dude!!
Excellent Review! After watching all of your videos preparing for the AT it sure looks like you are well prepared and ready. I'll be dropping you some comments on TH-cam and Instagram. You should have let me pick the music for you! 😂
Hey Frozen. Please keep us posted during your through hike on the availability of Hammock setup spots on the trail. Thanks
I'm sure I'll be talking at least a little bit as I go through the trail.
Hey Frozen! Just saw your cameo in Darwin’s video. He chose the right hiker for a pros and cons hammock video. My 2 favorite hikers in 1 video.
PS it’s just about to begin! Best wishes on this landmark experience m’dude!!!
Watch out for the Manfrotto Mount - I had one that broke down, maybe because of cold weather, I you don't have a mount it is really difficult to shoot video. Now I carry a really cheap one, but light so I can have a ekstra in my ditty bag. 😊
Great info thanks for sharing! I bought the complete map set for the AT on Guthooks a few years back. As a section hiker, one big plus for me is the maps get updated from time to time. So in theory, while it may take me another 5 years or so to finish the AT via section hiking, Guthooks will update year to year so I don't have to worry about that. If you buy AWOL electronically, does it do the same thing or do you have to repurchase each year?
Those Anker Curves should do you well, I've had a pair of the previous version since 2017 and they are still going strong. Been caught out in some serious rain with them and they worked without a hitch.
They seem pretty darn good so far!
Hey Jason. The stickpic, don't need it. Wrap that Ultrapod around your trekking pole handle and it does the same thing. Then you can leave your phone cradle on the Ultrapod all the time. One less thing to deal with. You can shove your pole in the ground and you have a nice freestanding monopod. It works great except when windy. (I stopped using my stickpic 2 years ago and never miss it)
Have a blast out there! Really looking forward to your trip.
Yup figured that out from a patreon comment and dropped it
Thanks for showing your AT apps. I watched Sara Hikes NH video about her phone and apps but her phone is an iPhone. Since I'm still deciding between the iPhone or a Samsung for when I move back to the States in a few weeks, and this kind of video is helpful. Who did you go with travel insurance? I need to get some of that too and would like to check them out. Thanks, Frozen!
I went with Travelex. I actually pinned all the info about it to the top of the video. See the first comment. Hope that helps.
Hey Jason. I really have enjoyed your channel. I have learned a lot. I am preparing for a tru hike of the SHT this summer. I have followed your lead on most of the electronics from this video and ordered most of the items. But I am not sure if I need the 20000 power pack. Plus Amazon just pulled it from their store stating some issues. I was considering buying the 10000 model like you have. I use a Samsung Note 9. It looks like it would give me 2-2.5 charges. Any thoughts?
My friend Gary used a 13000 mAh battery on the SHT and he ran out on day 12. There are places to charge your battery in town. I'd go with a bank that supports power delivery. They charge very fast.
Hello Jason. I could not find the podcast on the site. Will I have to wait till yours gets published to follow. Thanks
Yes no info until Friday basically. I will keep this video description updated when with the link right to the podcast page when it comes out. When I know, you'll know.
I would just add a pair of wired headphones in case you have an issue with the wireless ones draining your battery on your phone too fast,. it's also a good backup if you have an issue with the wireless ones as well and the weight and space is nothing. Good luck on your trip
Hey Jason, just curious if you played around with the external mic support on the pixel 3 at all or if you plan on sticking to the internal mic?
Excited to watch your journey unfold!
I have some headphones I can use in windy conditions. With the February update the onboard mic is now ok.
I can’t get a link to it for some reason but I bought several “octopus” USB charge cables from Amazon that can charge several different connector types. It had 2 USB-C connectors so I ASSUME it can charge to and from USB-C at the same time.
Typically those kinds of adapters can charge usb c but they won't be able to produce the amps. Some do though.
Hey Jason looks like you got everything covered. Nothing to do with this video but have you heard of the Hiker yearbook I know a few people that bought it and said it was worth buying. You can search Hiker yearbook and get the info although you will have your videos the book is a cool keepsake.
I heard it mentioned in a few thru hiker videos.
Good info ...were did u get the Appalachian Trail Weather app...I can seem to locate it thanks
It might just be for android but AT weather is the search term I used. You can also simply just use www.atweather.org/ but I like having the actual app.
What do you have for a screen protector for your pixel? Appreciate your clear and dependable advice
I've gone through a couple so far due to bubbling but this has been the best so far: amzn.to/2UYaL6H
I watched all your videos and don't recall seeing a paper map or non-electronic compass? The SAR person inside me just cringes at this.
Good luck on your trip, glad you are feeling better.
I know dude, but you gotta realize that trail is very well marked, blazed, maintained and there will be tons of people around me. It is very hard to get lost on the AT. If it was a low traffic trail I would definitely bring more items.
@@FrozensAdventures I hear ya, and you're probably right. But I've heard that exact same thing from dozens of hikers that I've had to go find in the past 10 years. They buy traveler's insurance, carry a few backups and luxury items, cameras, batteries...but they're not willing to stuff a 1oz compass and a piece of paper in the bottom of their backpack. Probably my concern is less about you and more about the people influenced by your gear choices....like me :-)
Looking forward to following your trek, good luck!
That's a good point actually. I will make a video about my decisions when I get back. I feel ever inexperienced person should take a basic compass and map. And first aid class.
good choice on battery but I found my QC3.0 20000 version of that battery to exceed your formula and get 16500 using a UM24C meter. Either way, remember to charge your phone with it off to get maximum battery to phone transfer.
You either divide by 6 or 5. That's the formula that Anker gave me via support email.
You're going to be limited on re-charging unless you plan to spend the night in town when you re-supply (don't now how long it takes to fully re-charge your brick). Using wireless headphones will drain your phone battery much faster by using the bluetooth antenna when listening to your books. Wired won't do that even though you don't like wires.
It's about 2% drain an hour with Bluetooth 4.1. so not worried about that. As I said in the video the battery takes 3.5 hours to fully charge.
@@FrozensAdventuresI missed the re-charge time. That's quick. Good luck!
Any changes to your power charging setup? Any gear you’re hoping to try? Any thoughts on solar?
Yea a lot has changed. Look for an updated video on the channel in the next few weeks.
Is that the Pixel 3 XL or just smaller regular version of the Pixel 3? And was there a specific reason you chose that size? Wondering if the video editing would be easier on the XL model and if one size is better on the trail etc. Any tips on battery savings on the trail is also appreciated :) Thanks and great videos. Awesome adventures!
It's the regular size which I think was just right. For saving battery. Airplane mode and battery saver on all the time.
@@FrozensAdventures Did you ever have any problems shooting in the rain with the Pixel 3, any recommendations for protecting it from rain/humidity? Thank you again, your videos are really encouraging me to start vlogging my trips! You definitely have a subscriber out of me!
Not problems except when it pours the screen is a bit hard to operate becsuse the touch sensor is all wonky. But it pretty damn water resistant. I had one time that I couldn't charge it for a few hours due to the USB port having water in it. The phone senses moisture and let's you know to wait.
@@FrozensAdventures Really glad to hear that, I was scared I'd have to buy an expensive camera to start doing this. I feel confident the Pixel 3 will do the job, which means I have nothing stopping me from getting on the trails! Thanks again for all the awesome info you share throughout your videos! Glad I found your channel. See you on the trails!
#AT2019
guthook has same info as AWOL; just a bit less detailed, but well enough...
AWOL guide is pretty much for resupply and town info.
I’ve used it for waypoint, water, shelter, trailhead, elevation, map, etc., info
Hi Frozen! I am thinking of filming my next hike and was wondering about phone storage capacity. I will be buying a new phone for the trek and was wondering how much capacity is needed. 64, 128, 256Go? Thanks!
Would go for 128gb or more but 64gb will work on one off trips.
Thanks! What are your thoughts on MicroSD card for additionnal storage? I am planning an 8 day trek.
It really depends on how much you are going to be filming. Do a weekend trip and see how much space you ultimately use.
Outdoor Adventures ok. Ended up getting the 256gb!
How are you getting from Pittsburgh to Georgia / Springer Mtn?
Driving down and g/f driving my car back
Outdoor Adventures awesome. Are you starting at Springer or the park?