Klymit pillow is pretty legit, had it nearly 3 years. It's a beast. Tip: slightly under inflate it so it absorbs a bit of the movement and doesn't slide as much. I also wrap my buff around it to make it a "regular pillow" :"D
I'm trying to assemble my first ever camping set up and this sleeping bag popped up on my radar, but I would like to see how it packs. being a synthetic sleeping bag, doest it compact a lot less than the down ones?
I just ordered gear and I got the same pad and pillow! I got the Questar 0C. Total tax in, discount code, cad 455 . What do you put over your klymit pillow?
Haha thanks Jess! I just watched your hippie music festival vlog it was so cool! Your energy makes me lol for real. keep it up and I'm sure you'll blow up. I don't put anything over my klymit pillow I sleep on it raw. Have you tried it out yet? Do you like it?
@@JonConti should be arriving by end of week, I'll keep ya posted! read mixed reviews on it, I didn't actually need lightweight I was just looking for budget and well, there isn't much stock available these days overall so choices are limited
I got the Klymit luxe pillow for $25, the Luxe SL pad for $75, an REI compressible stuff sack for $20 (free after coupon), and a Kelty Cosmic 40 degree down long sleeping bag for $77. For $177 its a great backpacking option for 3 season use. I have a 0 degree bag, huge self inflating pad with a high R value, and better pillow for freezing weather use.
Ya I gotta do a new video for under $200. Kelty is making even cheaper bags now and the REI stuff sack is a cheaper stuff sack option that isn't much different than the Sea to Summit.
@@aaronmorgan4094 Thanks Aaron! Cheers mate. Here's the recent pack with all my newest gear if you wanna check it out. ua-cam.com/video/FS9FA9RQT98/v-deo.html
The purple Kelty cosmic 20 is the older 600pf women’s bag it has more room in the hips and chest and is rated to 26 comfort because women sleep cooler then men typically. The men’s version is rated at 19 comfort
Yo another Idaho local! Ever checked out Anderson Lake above Boulder Lake outside of McCall? Awesome views if you’ve never been. Great tips brother, keep it up.
I don’t really use compression sacks. I just stuff my bag or quilt straight into my pack. Because it fills up all the nooks and crannies it actually takes up less room...
Really now! That's interesting. I think I need the sacks to organize all the gear I carry but if I was one of those ultralight people with just the essentials I could see that being the move for sure. What bag do you use?
@@JonConti For colder weather trips I use a 0* Hammock Gear quilt, (econ). In warmer weather I go with an Aegismax down bag that I use like a quilt. (It doesn’t have the mummy bag style hood). I do use lightweight dry bags for clothes and ditty bag type stuff, (poop kit, 1st aid, electronics, etc), but the sleeping bag is often the bulkiest thing in my setup. Without a compression sack, it fits AROUND all my other stuff, as opposed to being a solid ‘ball’ that leaves empty space all around it. Of course, I also use a compactor type bag as a pack liner in case of wet weather to keep everything dry too...
@@happyfuntimereviews5600 Hammock camping was my first plan for winter backpacking! I did a TON of research on the hammock thing. You use a hammock or just the top quilt?
@@JonConti Hammock all the way!! So much better sleep than a tent. Of course, you will also need a quality underquilt if you go that route. A good winter hammock set up will usually be a little heavier than a tent system, but the sleep comfort level is off the charts. In the summer, with lighter quilts, the weight is about the same as a tent. A bit more of a learning curve as hammocks require a lot of tweaking and fiddling to get them just right. But, at the end of the day, it’s so nice not to have to sleep on the ground. Once you get your system figured out and dialed in, setup is quite simple. I do use a tent from time to time, if I’m hiking in an area without many trees or hanging options. But I definitely prefer hammocking.
Since this video came out Kelty updated their sleeping bag line with an even cheaper synthetic bag around $100! Check it out geni.us/Synthetic20
Klymit pillow is pretty legit, had it nearly 3 years. It's a beast. Tip: slightly under inflate it so it absorbs a bit of the movement and doesn't slide as much. I also wrap my buff around it to make it a "regular pillow" :"D
Can't beat those prices either
I'm trying to assemble my first ever camping set up and this sleeping bag popped up on my radar, but I would like to see how it packs. being a synthetic sleeping bag, doest it compact a lot less than the down ones?
I just ordered gear and I got the same pad and pillow! I got the Questar 0C. Total tax in, discount code, cad 455 . What do you put over your klymit pillow?
Haha thanks Jess! I just watched your hippie music festival vlog it was so cool! Your energy makes me lol for real. keep it up and I'm sure you'll blow up. I don't put anything over my klymit pillow I sleep on it raw. Have you tried it out yet? Do you like it?
@@JonConti should be arriving by end of week, I'll keep ya posted! read mixed reviews on it, I didn't actually need lightweight I was just looking for budget and well, there isn't much stock available these days overall so choices are limited
I got the Klymit luxe pillow for $25, the Luxe SL pad for $75, an REI compressible stuff sack for $20 (free after coupon), and a Kelty Cosmic 40 degree down long sleeping bag for $77. For $177 its a great backpacking option for 3 season use. I have a 0 degree bag, huge self inflating pad with a high R value, and better pillow for freezing weather use.
Ya I gotta do a new video for under $200. Kelty is making even cheaper bags now and the REI stuff sack is a cheaper stuff sack option that isn't much different than the Sea to Summit.
I just spent that on an ursack and some opsak bags
@@christianb8228 o no! How do you like it? I had an ursack for one trip and got rid of it.
Thank you so much my friend friend.
I like the way you explain stuff !!! Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
What about other gear? Hiking boots, backpack, etc? This video was very useful 🙂
I've got those videos comin!
@@JonConti so excited for the Gear list. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
@@aaronmorgan4094 Thanks Aaron! Cheers mate. Here's the recent pack with all my newest gear if you wanna check it out. ua-cam.com/video/FS9FA9RQT98/v-deo.html
@@JonConti Thank you. I am looking forward to making it out to the Sawtooths this summer.
Are you from idaho? I grew up in Council. Happy to see an Idaho channel
Yep, Boise ✌
Thanks your video was helpful. Safe camping.
Glad it was helpful!
if youre in boise hit up sierra for majorly discounted gear! I love their socks, sleeping pads, clothes and little gear items. ive saved thousands
I don't usually shop there I'll have to check it out
The purple Kelty cosmic 20 is the older 600pf women’s bag it has more room in the hips and chest and is rated to 26 comfort because women sleep cooler then men typically. The men’s version is rated at 19 comfort
They have a sale for My Grandma’s birthday? Haha sweet cause I have the same birthday as well.
😂
Wonderful advice! Thanks a bunch!
You're welcome!
Great video man!
Thanks Lewis!
Thanks for the tips👍🏻
You're welcome!
Thanks
Welcome
Awesome video.
Thanks
Yo another Idaho local! Ever checked out Anderson Lake above Boulder Lake outside of McCall? Awesome views if you’ve never been. Great tips brother, keep it up.
Thanks Gage! I have been to Anderson Lake. I even made a video about it ua-cam.com/video/KT5etMJW4o0/v-deo.html
I don’t really use compression sacks. I just stuff my bag or quilt straight into my pack. Because it fills up all the nooks and crannies it actually takes up less room...
Really now! That's interesting. I think I need the sacks to organize all the gear I carry but if I was one of those ultralight people with just the essentials I could see that being the move for sure. What bag do you use?
@@JonConti
For colder weather trips I use a 0* Hammock Gear quilt, (econ).
In warmer weather I go with an Aegismax down bag that I use like a quilt. (It doesn’t have the mummy bag style hood).
I do use lightweight dry bags for clothes and ditty bag type stuff, (poop kit, 1st aid, electronics, etc), but the sleeping bag is often the bulkiest thing in my setup. Without a compression sack, it fits AROUND all my other stuff, as opposed to being a solid ‘ball’ that leaves empty space all around it.
Of course, I also use a compactor type bag as a pack liner in case of wet weather to keep everything dry too...
@@happyfuntimereviews5600 Hammock camping was my first plan for winter backpacking! I did a TON of research on the hammock thing. You use a hammock or just the top quilt?
@@JonConti
Hammock all the way!!
So much better sleep than a tent.
Of course, you will also need a quality underquilt if you go that route. A good winter hammock set up will usually be a little heavier than a tent system, but the sleep comfort level is off the charts.
In the summer, with lighter quilts, the weight is about the same as a tent. A bit more of a learning curve as hammocks require a lot of tweaking and fiddling to get them just right. But, at the end of the day, it’s so nice not to have to sleep on the ground. Once you get your system figured out and dialed in, setup is quite simple.
I do use a tent from time to time, if I’m hiking in an area without many trees or hanging options. But I definitely prefer hammocking.
Not expensive?
Interesting that you don't like the thermarest pillow, Dan Becker loves it
Dude I noticed that! I love Dan Becker but he’s nuts with that one. That pillow is big and bulky and I find the inflatables to be more comfortable.
Female beginner here! So thankful for your channel. I’m not about to look goofy in these mountains 😂
Lol don’t drag around a used diaper like I did
My sleeping bag is smaller and cheaper
take the music off -- its annoying -- came to hear the reviews -- not to have them drowned out by music
Sure let me get right on that! Since I made this video just for you sweetheart
@@JonConti yup, this got the sub - loving your channel!
@@JonConti😂