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Excellent overview on this tent. Thanks for putting it together. Hooing to see it in trail, and see how it does. New sub here!

It's so good to see your smiling face out on trail! And to hear your plans for this year. Plus you sure are sporting a cute shirt! :) That word flexible is central to my philosophy also. I have big plans for this year as I see my 70s closing in and want to keep going strong as long as possible. Maybe we'll be able to meet up at least for a short hike sometime if our PCT plans don't jive. Keep on tuckin!

You are an amazing woman. I have been praying for you almost every morning (and Jim and Evan too) since your post about the cancer recurrence. So glad to see this update. Pulling for you to have the best experience ever on the PCT. ❤ Merry Christmas and the best of all in 2025.

You go girl! I think we are all here behind you.

I’m doing a thru hike starting on April 13. I’d love to meet you, but I’m starting a southbound flip flop starting at Kennedy meadows south. We may pass each other, that would be fun!

Way to go. Looking forward to your adventure.

I am super super excited for you because I know you got robbed from getting on trail last year. The next section is tough but some of the most beautiful scenery in the entire desert section so definitely worth the effort. As always I love your positive attitude. I feel for you, in a way that the PCT gives you something to work for and strive for every year and to finally beat this cancer thing. I will be following along The way. All the best Marmalade!

All my best to you, as a fellow survivor. I don't think people know how much the surgery and treatment take it out of you. It is so impressive that you are back at it and hiking again. Happy Solstice, and Happy Trails to you.

I think I'm starting at big bear in mid April. Maybe I'll see you out there.

Hey Monica, Happy Holidays to you. So happy you are still focused on the trail and the magic it provides to offset the challenges you face. You are a rock star and watching your adventures makes me smile and warms my soul. I did a lot of backpacking when I was in high school and then in Oregon a few years ago. I have stuff going on in 2025, but in 2026, I am now planning on hiking the entire PCT with my cardiac service and adventure dog Trak’r! I just had both knees replaced, a neck fusion and in one month I’ll have a new shoulder. In 2025 I plan to hike around here in Asheville, NC. Then in 2026, I will be moving into an adventure RV and heading to Campo. Not sure where I’m parking my rig yet, but that’s the plan. Happy Trails and know that everyone, I’m sure, are all sending you positive karma love to help you make it down the trail!!! 💕

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Im looking to get this shelter too. It looks great! do you still like it? Thanks!

I use the SWD 50 L Long Haul and 70L Big Wild for most of my Backpacking trips and love them both. Would recommend them to anyone: Well worth the price and wait - they know what they are doing making the most robust, comfortable and modular UL backpacks out there IMO.

The Cuban fiber bags they make to stack inside the backpacks are also amazing. Very convenient dry storage for your fall hikes.

I have the Rugged Long Haul 50. I love it. SWD is great company and make a great product. You will love your pack. Great choice!

Looks like a great pack. What’s your opinion about this style vs. trampoline style packs?

Very informative, thank you! I’m 1 month into the 4 month wait for my Long Haul 40, and this video makes me even happier about my purchase decision.

Great job on this review! I’m so happy you’ve found a pack that works for you. Do you know the value of getting a pack that fits you right especially when you’re long distance Hiking. You also showed how difficult it can be sometimes with how many packs you’ve gone through to find one that works for you. Again great job I really enjoy this. I am excited for you to get back on trail the spring and hopefully I’ll see you out there somewhere. Cheers

New subscriber here! Looking forward to following your journey! Maybe I’ll see you out on trail in ‘25!

Nice customization choices!

Glad to see you back. I hope the new pack serves you well.

Thanks for this info on the new pack.👍🏼. Great to see you again! I have some chores to do, so have to pause the video, but will come back to it soon! 💐

Hi I was wondering why I had not seen any videos from section b. I made it to I 10 (209 miles )this year. I got a new pack too. 30 l fastpack, running vest.

Dang ur a star from the git !!!! I think it is a great choice !! I have the SS1p by Tarptent. Im looking for a 2p now and that's one that is on my serious list !! I don't know if I will go ULTRA material or Li. ATB 😊

Looks like a pain to set up. Curious if it got easier and how the condensation was ? I have a notch for about 4 yrs and around 150+ nights and while it’s small, it never had any condensation, got wet and goes up in literally a minute with 4 pegs. Trying to decide if I should upgrade to the dipole for more space

My first time to backpacking there, where do l’m park my car? Thank you

Hope you feel better soon!❤

Wow, this was just amazing my friend 👏

Good morning What a great video. I really appreciate that there was no music. I really enjoy just the sounds of you hiking down/up the trail. Really nice of the bicyclist to have bells to warn you he was coming Look forward to more of your videos.

Nice area to hike in. Beautiful

Looking fit, PCT, PCT

Hi😁 just watched your video. Sorry to hear about your cancer reaccurance 🙏 praying for speedy recovery. My daughter in law recently had a double mastectomy because she has a very rare cancer😢 also went thru chemotherapy. So far has not returned 🙏 but has to get checked yearly and praying for the best. She also loves the outdoors. We are determined to go on her first hike. Not sure when/ where either but I’d love to take her to do Barrel Springs to Warner Springs. That was a moderate beautiful hike. Plus she has a knee replacement so something not to strenuous. I did section A, still gotta do 24 miles of it to complete 🥲 but also aiming for March 2025 to do Warner Springs to PVC👏👏 I’ll be going probably in November to finish my in between 24 miles I need to complete scissors crossing to Barrel springs. Work gets in the way and now too hot. Well wishing you the best and look forward to your videos on Section B. I like you show the good, the bad and the ugly. Showing the true trail and especially sketchy parts, thank you.

OMG I LOVE seeing a woman of cool age out and about doing amazing stuff! I also am of "cool age" and as much as love seeing a bunch of 20 and 30 years olds talking about the PCT it's always so inspiring when people explore the backcountry, no matter the age. Looking forward to checking out your adventures~

God Speed!

Used the Dipole 1LI for the last 1700mi of my 2023 AT thruhike (one of the wettest years). Absolutely loved it. I always used 6 stakes. Setup can be a little bit more fiddely on uneven ground, but you get used to it. Greetings from Germany, Tobi-Wan

A colleague of mine was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. They did chemo and after lots of treatments he went into remission. His doctor said he wanted to try something else. He suggested a couple courses of interferon because lung cancer is so aggressive and always comes back. They went through the treatment and he has been cancer free for over 15 years. I’ll be looking forward to your next videos, especially section B.

Thanks to folks like you I am inspired to do the PCT in sections. Appreciate your update. Will be sending up positive thoughts for your smooth treatment and complete recovery! Wherever and whenever the trail of life is leading -- Be safe; keep at it!

That was just a smidge of a peek but look forward to hearing more about it. (I think I know what it is haha). I am so sorry to hear about the cancer coming back but absolutely love your attitude in taking it on and defeating it. This strikes a cord with me having lost my single to breast cancer at the age of only 28. You are a strong woman and can do anything you put your mind too wether it be cancer or hiking this wonderful trail. I am the same as you in terms of this trail giving me something to look forward too every year... I truly hope you get to hike this spring and not have to wait. Cheers Marmalade

I'm subscribed and looking forward to hearing about your journeys!

Sorry to hear about the sucky cancer. I've watched all of your section hikes on the PCT. I hope all goes well for you and that you can get on trail again. The hair style is cute by the way.

Good job with that initial setup! 👍. And thanks for the tour of the inside. I really like those windows at the top and the drainage vents at the bottom. Let us know how it performs in a real rain storm. 👏🏼

That was a cute peek at your new pack. ☺️. Looking forward to the video you will be doing for it. Yep, I’ve been following your journey since that darn Achilles heel issue and remember the ‘super bloom’ along the CA coast last year. I’m not going anywhere. I’ll be cheering you on all your journeys. 🎉👍

I like your point about self accountability and goals. I will be following for sure…you are inspiring! Hopefully you get good news and your spirit is lifted.

I’m in too! Have been following from first attempt and Achilles issue! Wishing you the best, and good news!

Thank you , I’m in

New to the channel that awesome on your navigation system old school with map and compass.

Thank you very much for the interesting review of the tent.🌹

Having dealt with tents collapsing in the middle of the night because of damp, sandy soils or just windy it is much easier to add stakes as needed. Another words add your tie outs now instead of in the middle of the night cause that is nearly impossible when Wendy.

I have a Protrail in silnylon - almost 8 years old! It's been on a bunch of scouts camp outs and dozens of solo overnights at Lake Pleasant north of Phoenix, AZ. With the burros trotting through my campground at 5am, I was concerned they might trample me and my tent, but they don't seem to ever step on anything accidentally. That Dipole is one deluxe solo tent. I don't know it specifically, but I've got a feel for their designs. It does need to be quite a bit tighter and crisper and I suspect it needs at least 4 more guy lines to be storm ready. You're right to be cautious and go slowly on tuning up an ultralight tent until you know it well. I don't think the cuben fiber builds last as long as silnylon or silpoly, so avoiding over-tensioning to get longevity is the game. I haven't had much trouble with condensation, but Arizona is pretty low humidity. Until the monsoons. Mine has a lot of venting - 2 long, low horizontal netting strips along the sides. So it mostly over ventilates, which is excellent for summer camping. I put more effort into deciding how much to block the vents by tossing on stuff sacks, wind jackets and spare clothes to get the venting down to a reasonable amount in cold weather. On cold car camps I bring a wool blanket to insulate the whole floor and then toss an edge onto the vents to cover them. Not as warm as a double wall tent, but it gets by. Arizona is usually mild, but when there are storms, they really go for it. I've had a few auxiliary tarps get the corners torn out. The tent has done great, but I do use all the tie outs when I see a storm coming. Mine has about 8 optional wind tie outs. Staking out the door just makes the basic shape cleaner and more well behaved. The ground here is either loose sand or very hard with lots of rocks, so I replaced all the stakes with MSR Ground Hog hardened aluminum Y stakes. They make some extra long ones with a helical twist for wet ground and mini ones if you have nice solid clay soil. The Easton round stakes are good, but they just slide through the sand and aren't quite hard enough to drive through the hard/rocky soil without bending.

Nice. Good luck on the PCT!