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Thank you for your comments and for watching the video.

Seems like I have it figured out now. 😄 Thanks so much for watching the video!

Right, it's all a learning process.

That is one good thing about buying from REI. They have a really accommodating return policy. If you try something and it isn't working for you it can be returned no questions asked for up to a year if you're a member .

Thermarest has a new pad out, I think it's called the neoloft or something like that. It's pretty thick and still packs down reasonably small. I wonder if that might be an option. I'm sure it's pricey though....

Right, I tried to save a buck and it ended up costing me more in the end. Certain gear items you can go budget but a sleeping pad isn't one of them. Unless you only camp in the middle of summer.

Nice! It is actually kind of amazing how well these modern pads work. The technology that they've developed to insulate is something else...

Sounds like you figured it out faster than me! 😂

That's one fear I always have in the back of my mind.. something putting a hole in it. I take the included patch kit and a little tenacious tape with me. Hopefully one of those would bail me out if it happened.

Yes, I have to agree. Especially if you will be camping in colder weather.

@@jim-bob-outdoors Yes, it is striking the difference the right mat makes.

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Thanks, I appreciate you watching the video!

I've heard that's the warmest pad out there but it's pricey. I bet in Switzerland you have some pretty cold temps at times though so it's probably worth it.

The yoga mat probably rolls up a little smaller than my blue foam pad. Doubling things up definitely works if you are ok with carrying it

I'm sure. Any kind of down quilt that's decent will cost you. I've just never been interested in hammock camping for some reason. Maybe it's "old dog, new tricks" syndrome 😄

@@personaltimeoutdoors It has it's own set of pros and cons to be sure. And a learning curve.

Thank you. I appreciate your comments!

Thanks for checking out the video!

Yes the ANF is very underrated. It really has a lot to offer.

Thanks! I will say that no photo or video I've ever seen does Hanson's Point justice. You have to see it in person to really get the full understanding of just how awesome it is.

@ I agree 100 percent

I agree and I think it will be interesting at the next one since people know each other a little better now.

Thanks! I had a blast and really enjoyed meeting all of you as well.

That's fantastic! Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching the video.

Absolutely! I especially liked hearing the tips and suggestions people had about different trails and backpacking locations.

Lol.. too bad the game didn't end so well

I haven't tried putting the outer up first yet. I can see that it would be fairly simple to do though.

@@personaltimeoutdoors In June I had 2 weeks cycle camping in France. The fly was wet every morning so took inner down first and put in pod bag just take a little longer

Nice, sounds like a great trip!

It was a good trip. My cycling buddy tried my tent and bought the same he's ​over 6ft tall. 3 mods we did. 1/ put 4 inch bungies on footprint and inner tent 2/ "Use the cords you take off on the zips 3/ bought longer pegs of same design as a lot of our campsites are soft grass. A few extra grams isn't a problem on a bike. @@personaltimeoutdoors

@@davidanness6180 I was trying to think of something to replace the fabric zipper pulls with. They just don't work that well. Do using the cords make them work more smoothly?

Thanks Brian, I enjoyed talking to you and Glen as well.

We ate them in the car with our lunch.🥕

Ahhh..thanks for letting me know. They were interesting to watch to say the least.

I can see why. Great views and nice campsites!

Great to meet you too! I'm glad I talked myself into going as well.

Just about everyone I ask says that would happily pay a fee to reserve a site. Wish they would consider it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for the sub! Mohican is really nice, worth the trip but avoid the weekends if you want to try for a park and pack site. It's also a great place to day hike.

@@personaltimeoutdoors actually ended up going yesterday and had a great backpacking trip there with my daughter. Pretty much had our pick of any site but when I looked at the check in sheet I definitely saw what you’re saying about weekends being busy. Your video was very helpful in planning the trip. Thanks again!

@@JourneyontheTrail That's awesome! Glad you guys had a good time.

You're right, nobody is ever going to mistake these for ultralight packs. They are definitely on the heavy side.

Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks for watching! I'll be checking out some of your videos. Looks like you've been to a few places I don't know much about.

@@personaltimeoutdoors I like mixing in some lesser known areas. The more popular areas I like to hit during the week like you did in this video.

@@OutdoorOperator I understand that. Nothing worse than struggling to find a campsite during a crowded weekend.

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For the most part. Going during the week has it's advantages. On the first day we only saw 4 people the whole day. On day 2 we saw maybe 5 or 6. The day we were hiking out was a Friday and we started seeing more people on their way in. I definitely believe that area gets more crowded on the weekends.

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Thanks so much for watching, I appreciate your comments! That 3:30 doesn't sound too fun.

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Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feedback!

Ok, thanks for commenting about that. The cottage company gear made in the US is definitely pricey. Was my guess that the naturehike tents are popular in the UK correct? I'm only basing that on what I've seen on UA-cam which is admittedly a small sample size.

Like what exactly I'm in the market 😊

I'd recommend checking out summit or nothing on YT. He reviews a bunch of different tents and he's in the UK.

If you look at the weight vs the price then I think it is a good price for a free standing tent. Yes, there are many tents that cost less but they will come at a weight penalty. Even with this tent, you can get the polyester version for $90 or less but it is a pound heavier.

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How do they do these utube rondavues when it says max 6 per site .how bad is it when digging cat holes as far as digging up you know .thanks .

I've never been to one of those YT meetups but I'm guessing they are just kind of ignoring that rule. Each site has a sign with a "moon" symbol on it that is supposed to designate the cat hole area. Apart from the sign, the area isn't really defined. To be honest, I had the same thought as you and was afraid to go digging in that area, lol. I only had to dig one and I just wandered deep off the trail instead. The moon sign by site 4 was right next to a really steep drop off anyway. I don't see how it would be a good idea to climb down there to dig a cat hole.

They did remove a lot of the fallen trees to keep it from becoming a forest fire hazard.

Thanks, I will post an update after I feel like I've had enough nights in it.

The 20D version I have is usually around $130 on Amazon. Often times you can save $15 to $20 if you order through Ali Express. The polyester version is cheaper so you just have to read carefully to make sure you are buying the version you want.

Guilty as charged. I would have never thought about the buckeye trail. I always thought it was more around the perimeter of Ohio.