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Thank you! 😊

I hate when stuff goes up when I let it sit! I don't know if they will be going on sale for Prime Days or not, but that's coming up.

@@WanderingSwitchback I've been watching...

Thank you for this! I have the groundhogs and like them, but between gifting some to my son and recently buying another tent that needs more stakes, I'm going to want to buy more soon. I would have just gone for more groundhogs, but I may consider these.

There were no rocks around when I was filming those shots! 😂 I was just glad it worked!

💯 I hope to never need more than a Bandaid out of mine!

It looks like a solid hammer for those tough ground situations! And thank you!

Oh no! The Groundhogs did?? I'm sorry to hear it!

Awesome that they've been holding up for you so well! Good stakes will last a long time!

I'm glad the Minis have been working well for you! I'd imagine under the right conditions, ANY stake can get pulled up.

I hope you love them as much as I do!

@@WanderingSwitchback I’m sure I will. You’ve never steered me wrong

Agreed! Too many reviews of something fresh out of the package out there. I have a tough time with some reviews because I want to ACTUALLY test things before recommending them, and then half the time, the design has changed or been discontinued by the time I'm ready to sing its praises! 😂🙃

Thank you! I hope whatever you end up with works out well for you! 🙂⛺

I considered the time on market for the Groundhogs, and there are almost certainly more of them in use in the world. They're definitely solid stakes, and I'm glad you've had good experiences with the Minis!

The blue plus the bright yellow makes them super easy to spot for sure! I just used the ones I bought this week for our 10-person tent and our shower tent, and I was SO glad I got them.

There is a higher risk of leakage or of creating a hole in the bag, but realistically, I do it all the time. I have only had one pin hole in my CNOC bag that was easily repaired with Leukotape.

Thank you! 🙂

It keeps the bugs away really well. It’s all I use these days. I also use Murphy’s candles to keep them away at camp (not backpacking of course). Once they get going, they make about 90% of the mosquitoes go away, so that’s always helpful, too! When I’m backpacking, if they’re bad (like in the Sierra), I’ll add a head net. I also permethrin my clothing, including my sun gloves and socks.

@@WanderingSwitchback ok thank you so much!! I really appreciate it

Thank you for your comment! I keep debating the SAM Splint (I have two in the car), because they're so versatile and of course, it's easy to have an ortho accident in the backcountry. I REALLY want to do the NOLS WFR/HCP training one day when time and budget allow. I have heard nothing but good things, and when people ask about WFA, I always suggest NOLS (or bare minimum, a hands-on course over an online course any day). And I love the bag! I'm really happy with it!

​@@WanderingSwitchback The NOLS book, 7th edition, is really exceptional, especially to an already experienced practitioner.

I'll have to check it out!

I’m glad it was helpful! 🙂

Thank you! I'm really glad it was helpful!

As long as it works for your feet, absolutely! I prefer anything from 4mm to 10mm, some people prefer 0mm. Test it out and see how your body and feet feel. 🙂

I appreciate the support! I'm the neighborhood nurse, and all the neighbors come to me with their medical questions and situations! 🤗 A good nurse is worth their weight in gold!

Great tip! The compass I have doesn't have a mirror, but I've been carrying it for at least a decade. We'll see if I end up upgrading it in time!

I would imagine you could for a time, at least, and then take it out on the trail in a Ziplock. Some people split them into two Ziplocks for the same trip. Thank you for watching!

If you watch my last FAK video, you'll see the POUNDS of FAK gear I once carried! 😂 It happens. Plus, we're apt to pack our fears, and then we hear a story about someone who XYZ, and then we want to have the stuff we'd need if XYZ happened to us. I still go back and forth on carrying an Israeli bandage... which I didn't cover in this video.

@@WanderingSwitchback I just went back and looked at that video, and I'm pretty sure I packed my kit based off of it when I was first putting it together for my first backpacking trip last year!

Thanks Zafira! Hopefully, no one ever has to go find my FAK, but I want it to be that much easier if they do!

Good question! Those would be too stretchy to properly support an arm for a sling. Ideally, a sling will immobilize the arm, including wrist, elbow and shoulder, and be held closely to the body. Reducing stretch will help. Luckily, triangular bandages aren't too heavy! But they're much larger than a bandana, which wouldn't be suitable for the job, either.

@@WanderingSwitchback Ah! Many thanks. Ordering a triangle now. 🙂

@LP-jn4tw I hope you never need it! 😉

Thank you! Welcome aboard! The hammer goes alongside my hatchet! 😂 Luckily, this was filmed during a car camping trip, so I had more tools at my disposal!

Hello! Great questions! Ticks can be anywhere, but tall grasses and anywhere where you're brushing against vegetation is higher risk. Being clear of those, such as the middle of a trail, or the areas you mentioned, are lower risk, but a tick check should always be performed after going outside. Ticks also prefer wetter climates, so you're more likely to encounter one in wetlands than in arid environments. I usually see them on grasses after it rains. It's almost become a game for me to look for them! A tick needs to be attached (not just on you, but biting you) for 24+ hours in order to transmit anything, so diligent checks will help keep you safe. Insect repellents that work against mosquitoes work against ticks as well. I have had really good luck using that Repel OLE with both ticks and mosquitoes in areas where both have been thick. Permethrin is banned in some countries for the potential health risks. However, my research showed minimal risks with it. Here's one example: health.maryland.gov/phpa/IDEHASharedDocuments/permethrin.pdf That said, I don't know that ANYTHING is 100% safe, but I do know that tick-borne and mosquito-borne illnesses can be life altering, and I personally am willing to take the risk of using permethrin to protect myself and my family until evidence to suggest it is more dangerous than exposure to these insects is. I do wear a mask and gloves when I treat my clothing just to help reduce my own risk of potential exposure. Be aware that WET permethrin poses neurotoxic risks to cats, so make sure if you opt to try it out, you don't have a cat around at least until everything is dry. You might find this helpful, too! ua-cam.com/video/e3Ogpah9QlA/v-deo.htmlsi=MB27gp6peUXbf4Yx Also, permethrin IS toxic to fish and other water life, so it's a good idea to skip it if you have a lot of water crossings or plan to swim in the clothing you'll be treating. It also kills other insects, including bees, so be aware of where you're spraying or treating your clothing. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. 🙂

I really appreciate that! I try to make the video I wish existed when I bought something. The valve and deflating were two challenges I had with this pad! Warm regards back from California!

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

Agreed, it works even better if the receiving can is cold. I wouldn't recommend warming the top canister, but it's best if it's warmer than the bottom one.

Thank you from California! 🙋

Thank you!

No need for sunscreen under a sun shirt, which is part of the beauty of them! Of course, exposed areas still need it. The waist pack is the Osprey Ultralight Stuff waist pack alnk.to/5Q4QlVK . I LOVE it. I really like having a small pocket inside, another outside, and it's large enough for my phone AND selfie stick. I sometimes put it across my backpack straps like a chest pack! I laugh every time I watch that part, the two of us just absolutely dying, belly laughing uncontrollably! I had to leave that in! 😂 I still crack up thinking about Emma riding down the rapids like she did!

I really appreciate that! I hope fixing your poles went smoothly!

Thank you!

This is the single best video on the Saywer Squeeze I’ve seen on UA-cam; thanks!

Haha! Definitely not a common sound in the woods in either case! And thank you!

Thanks Kat! I'll keep an eye out for larger shirts. I had hoped to find some that came in sizes larger than I need on Amazon but had limited luck. Those trees were so neat, and I'd been itching to see them for years! Blows my mind that they're redwoods!

It's very sad how many people have taken glass. Because of the old dump, more glass does get released from the old trash periodically, but it tends to disappear from people taking it.

Thank you! That shirt looks cute, and comes in a lot of fun colors! Good to know it's a true 1X!

I agree! I'm covering up more and more for better protection these days. Keep getting outside! 🤗

I'm glad this was helpful! I know that plus-size stuff, especially outdoor gear, is such a challenge. And yes, I've been dying to see these candelabra trees for years! I'm so happy we got to see them!

So far, the REI shirts have done well on 2 night backpacking trips. I haven't tried these new shirts for more than a day at a time yet. I'd imagine a wool one would have better odor control than synthetic.

It makes me sad how much of it people take, even though we're not supposed to take it.

That's awesome! I love random finds like that!

We love to get to the river when we can!

Snags > heat stroke any day! That hoodie looks really nice! I'd love to try a wool option at some point. Good luck with your trip! Have fun and don't overheat! 🙂

I've heard nothing but good things about 32 Degrees! I have a couple of items, but I haven't tried their sun hoodies. I'll have to take a look! And thank you- the knee has been quite a journey... 😕

We were in site 17. It was AMAZING!!! Highly recommend if you're able to snag it!