Ombraz sunglasses means you will never break the side pieces again or lose them off your head! Well worth the price, IMO. I love mine! The Fire Maple stove is intriguing so I will be checking it out. Thanks, Justin for the in depth reviews!
Justin! You are my favorite backpacking UA-camr. Love your energy, backpacking trips, gear reviews, and seeing Stephie out with you too!! Thanks for giving me the courage with dealing with bears on the trail. Now, I am a HOKA trail runner girl. Yours, in this video, remind me of the Mystery Machine from the Scooby-doo cartoon (same colors). I have to get the women’s version. Hike on, Justin. ~ Bev
Great video Justin! I had the tensor all season this past weekend out on snow at -11c. Just the bathtub floor of my tent underneath it, no foam mat in between. Toasty warm! V impressed with it
I used a Petrel with a Soto Windmaster on the PCT in April, and it performed even during a 70 mph windstorm on San Jacinto. It's heavier and skinnier than I'd like, but in windy and cold conditions this is by far the best system I'm aware of. I did replace the heavy lid though with a cheap tupperware lid that weighs like 5 grams. I also bought the Mythic G and returned it almost immediately. It was leaking a lot of down and the 7D material seemed really delicate, so I decided to go with the Mythic Alpine instead, which is more durable and has a better price to warmth ratio. Also worth noting that the TILT material interferes with avalanche beacons and stuff like that.
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I also have WindMaster and I’m about to pull the trigger on Petrel. How was the fuel consumption? Does the saved fuel even out the weight penalty in your mind?
No, it doesn't even out the weight penalty (as seen in GearSkeptic's videos) but it does allow you to light it up in conditions you otherwise would not be able to which is the primary appeal to me.
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@@Andy-Mesa Gotchu. Checking GearSkeptic for the vid, thanks.
The Firemaple Petrel pot + Soto Windmaster stove is a nice combo. As seen in the GearSkeptics videos it will boil faster and in more wind than others, so it is a great alternative to the more fragile ultralight alternative with Toakes pot + BRS 3000t stove. For a lighter, but more expensive alternative, I have found the Jetboil Stash pot+lid (145 grams) to be lighter than the Petrol pot+lid (162 grams).
I tried the Nemo Hornet which has a similar roofline to the Marmot Tungsten. Really don't like the narrow peak. Feels claustrophobic. Got the Firemaple pot. Tested vs a titanium pot with my DIY alcohol burner. Firemaple boiled faster. Pretty impressive. I'll post a video about it. I've used the 4.2 Tensor pad for 3 years. Decent comfort (I'm a back sleeper) but never felt it was that warm. Might give the new pad a try. The Decathlon puffer is fine down to 30F with a couple light layers underneath. I don't hike in the snow now that I'm a senior citizen. Thanks for another good video.
When you tried the Petrel with an alcohol stove, was there any residue or soot left on the heat exchanger fins? I have the pot, but haven't tried with an alcohol stove because I read in comments to another video that soot would reduce efficiency and be hard to clean.
I did 20 burns to test a titanium pot vs the FireMaple Petrel. Each with 1 ounce of denatured alcohol. Fins and pot bottom are clean. Never have soot with my DIY burners and denatured alcohol. Other fuels don't burn clean; the flame burns yellow. Mine are a beautiful blue.
I just picked up the new All-Season Tensor and took it out on the CDT for a section hike. I was amazed at how warm it was. I agree you can actually feel the heat from my body radiating back off the pad. I am optimistic that the new materials will be more durable than the original because mine started leaking from the welded seams after about a year and a half. Thanks for another awesome video!
Justin, I have tried the OLICAMP Hard Anodized XTS Pot, 1-Litre pot for a 2 person trip. I found it to improve fuel efficiency and boils really fast when I want to crank the burner and heat quickly. You can use it with almost any stove. I am really impressed with this type of cookpot. I think the Firemaple Petrel is probably better for a solo trip if you have a 3-prong stove. There are other similar pots on the market including some larger ones that might be good for winter or large groups. I think you will like this type of pot for your winter trips especially.
I have that Fire Maple Petrel coupled with the Polaris Stove. Fits perfectly, boils, water in one minute, good wind resistance, compact, super efficient and it was around $50 on Aliexpress. One of the best stove/pot combos out there.
The Marmot Tungsten UL 1 is my solo tent, I'm 6'1" and I fit in there. No extra room but I fit and it's only 2.1lbs, easy to carry, and doesn't empty your wallet.
I have the 3P version of the tent and I’m super impressed with it. It’s held up to a lot of nights and it’s been through some pretty nasty weather. For a pretty aggressively priced tent, it’s solid value.
Nice to see your review of the Tungsten UL 1P. It is my go to tent when not hammock camping. I do have a question about how you rate sleeping pads for warmth and comfort. Are they fully filled with air to test warmth or only partially filled to test comfort? Thanks.
Justin you can swop the lid out on the Petrel for the Toaks 700 mug lid which is lighter and my preferred choice of lid. I was a massive fan of the MSR Windmaster and the Reactor but after being 100% convinced about the Petrel i sold them both on eBay
You tested the 2-person version of the Marmot Tungsten Ultralight tent five years ago. If there has been an update to the line since then, it's been extremely minor.
I'm intrested in buying a wide pad for me. Usually side sleeper, and thinking between the tensor all season or exped dura 5r. Hoping the all season is great.
If you're going to spend money on a jacket like that, Timmermade or Nunatek are the way to go for me. All these "lightweight" jackets have way to many sew lines and so they're never as warm.
I managed to obtain Nordisk Stoke Jacket on sale last year, less than 200gr , top product if you are in Europe. I think no magic there, all these UL jacket having so tiny amount of insulation that unlikely to deal with colder condition. But still play a role of emergency item when you dont expect anything cold and have tiny and lightweight jacket just in case.
Looking forward to the R value results on the Nemo sleeping pad. Being in the Northern BC Rockies Thermarest is usually my all season go to. But would also appreciate a warm option that doesn’t sound like sleeping on a bag of chips!
Ooooh, I've been eyeballing both of those packs. Since you have tried both, can you tell me how low the second chest strap can go? My holy grail is to be able to have the top one about armpit level and the bottom one right at my underbust, so bottom of the pecs for a dude? I actually added a third strap to my current bag just to have this positioning, but I'd love to find one that already does. Stef likely would appreciate this too!
I have the Fire Maple Petrel Pot and three stoves that fit it, the Windmaster Triflex, the Fire Maple Polaris Regulator and the Fire Maple Greentree. For me the Windmaster Triflex is the most fiddly of the three to fit on the Petrel, the detachable pot stand on the Windmaster renders the stove useless if you lose them and fuel economy is average possibly from slight oxygen starvation from a burner that wasn’t designed to be jammed up inside heat transfer fins. The Polaris Regulator fits and works fine but doesn’t have an igniter and the Greentree has a great igniter but doesn’t have a regulator but works fine in moderate weather and only costs $20. I find myself mostly using the Greentree stove because I usually hike in moderate conditions. If it’s blowing a hoolie I take the MSR Windburner which is impervious to any wind short of a hurricane but is heavy. No pot /stove combination is perfect for all conditions. Just my 2 cents.
I wonder if you’d like the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li. It can be setup as a free standing tent when using 2 trekking poles to connect the corner across the top and bottom.
I think temp rating on a down jacket is definitely all in the rest of your clothing as well. If you had changed into dry merino base layers and had a mid layer as well plus the jacket I think it would perform perfectly it’s specs - the clothing I saw you in in the video didn’t look like enough for the conditions once it got dark and cold to me personally!
I sat on the fire maple for too long. Saw a video from backcountry exposure and figured I'd give it a try. Hands down, outperformed my toaks, vargo, and jet boil this past week
Challenge Sailcloth (your BD backpack) is also used by Etowah Tarps out of Anniston Alabama I have 2 and absolutely love them the fabric imo is better at shedding water than dynema and way more durable
I’m looking at the Tungsten UL2 as a solo or occasionally with my wife tent. Does it still hold up to the competition? But that 1p does look bigger than the old Spark 1p I currently have.
I used the FireMaple pot for the first time on a quick over night last night. Instantly sold on it. I think the fuel savings will on a long trip will make up for the heavier pot. I used it with the MSR Pocket Rocket deluxe.
I was looking at that exact stove/pot combo, but I read a lot of reviews about the stove spraying fuel at the connection while screwing it on. Did you have this issue?
While I enjoy Athletic NA Beer, I absolutely love Self Care NA beer. Of all the NA beer I have tried, it's by far the closest to the taste of beer - at least that is my obversation. Would be curious what you think. Either way, it's nice to have something that satisfies the itch for beer but does not negatively affect muscle recovery from hiking/biking all day nor negatively affect my sleep..
I have 1L pot from firemaple, I cut it to 0.6 and modified the handle same way as g3 pot is, and it weights 150gr now, also brs3000 fits perfectly inside, so total weight pan, lid, handle and stove 175gr :)
Great reviews, Justin. +1 for the NEMO Tensor All Season - the updates have made its my favourite mattress these days. Like you, I deflate it a bit. I have no love for the Fire Maple product - two shite stoves in a row. I'll stick with the Jetboil MicroMo, MSR Dragon Fly, and Soto Windmaster.
I know what you mean. I have this same pot and the spot welding and metal finishing is not great. Some of the fins in the heat exchanger are bent. I contacted them about it but they just brushed me off. No more FireMaple.
Great video as usual. Could you try and review gear from Taiga Works (Canadian brand that offers great clothes and sleeping bags). I have no affiliation with. Just curious to get another point of view.
Just received the Petler pod to have a look . The plastic lid stucks on the pod when it gets hot, so I replaced it with titanium lid from another pod. Re how fast it works, thats all for the price of consuming insane amount of gas , these stoves are quite powerfull and diameter of the pot is tiny, so its very inefficient way to boil the water, and yea, no one cares about couple of minutes outdoor except its a race. Everybody care about fuel consumption. I did my own tests, with pocket rocket2 and brs3000, and when you set the output to eco mode, the consumption is exactly the same in room env ie 5gr for 500ml (sorry Im in Europe) comparing to msr titanium pod without HE. And lastly its seems designed especially for they own stoves and grooves below are offset indeed, however my pocket rocket 2 fits ok and brs300 also fits but some wiggling is required. Some people bend the legs a bit to make it more comfortable. also I removed the heavy handle and used neoprene sleeve instead, I do this still think, that HE make sense in real world scenarios.
just saying you cant fit most 3 arm stoves to the pot. they either have an angle to the arms (brs3000 ) or they have hinge to allow holding on normal pots.. the gap is too small. the pot works great - if you use an ethanol mix, a trangia is great. gas is great too. the burner is quite expensive in comparison to the pot. buy the combo and save money.
200USD for a sleep pad. Wow. I was in an outdoor shop the other day and noticed the prices have gone up quite a bit. Saw a camp chair for 250. That is a lot! Do they make a 2 man in this tent. I am in the market for a 2 man backpacking free standing tent.
There's also 2 and 3 person version of the Tungsten Ultralight. Marmot's website has them on discount right now. Was thinking of getting the 3-person for a more spacious experience for two people.
That jacket doesn't look adequate for static comfort at -6C/21F. That temperature is cold enough that you need a pretty warm jacket for just sitting around. Four ounces of fill isn't much. I'd try double that. I know you know this, so not sure why you thought the jacket would be enough? You weren't going by just the price, were you? ;)
Sounds like you really need to do some therapy for PTSD and anxiety. There are some great options, but you might check out EFT, or tapping based therapy for fears and trauma….
They are very different jackets. The Plasma is not meant for the same conditions, however I think the 1000 fill and 7D material is more conducive to the conditions the Plasma is meant for, so I would agree the Plasma is the better jacket for its use case.
@@Andy-Mesa I'm not sure they are so different. Both have 7d fabrics and both have 1000 FP down. I have not used the rab, but I have tried it on and my sensation compared to the plasma is that is not so lofty and not so warm compared to the plasma. Even having more down, but it looked to me not so good. In fact, in Europe it's easy to find that rab jacket for -40 or -30% discount, and it's been like that for months (since before Christmas) my Spydrr instinct tells me there is something off with that jacket. Old rab mythic with 1000 fo down that a friend of mine owns looks much better... Loftier, more like my plasma. These are just some random thoughts, I think it's an interesting jacket but as much as I love rab equipment, I have a bad feeling about this one.
@@truepaulesko The materials aren't different, but the fill weights of each mean they're meant for different conditions. If you found the Plasma warmer then yeah, that's another knock for the Rab.
You can get lighter airmat with heavier materials if you thin out the airtight membrane. Thin doesn't nessesarily mean worse. The layer nobody talks about, just look at the deniers, duh.
No hip belt for a pack like that is a deal breaker. For a daypack, sure. But I want anything that approaches 20lbs to rest on my hips, not on my shoulders.
Testing rare backpacking gear can be an exciting exploration of innovative technologies and equipment designed to enhance outdoor adventures. These unique pieces of gear often push the boundaries of lightweight design, durability, and functionality, offering backpackers solutions to common challenges faced in the wilderness.
Black dimond did a catastrofic launch of that backpack. Gaslighting customers and marketing it like something new and revolutionairy and that they invented all of it 😂 it came across like they thaught they invented the weel or something 😅 was crazy to see. But the worst thing was how they handled the critic. So lost most of the respect Ive had for the company... Personnaly I would go with a Nashville pack if you want a pack like that.
.. Sunglasses strap system looks like a good idea ... Pack needs padding on all straps ,, needs hip belt to equalize weight from shoulders ... Needs load adjusters ,, pack is badly hanging on lower back ......put a pouch on hip belt front for a water bottle or put water bottle in shoulder pouch and bear spray in belt pouch or holster designed for it , for ready deployment ... all easy access ...... ... pack side pockets can hold a variety of gear options ,,, even EXTRA water bottle , not necessarily dedicated ...
They handed these out like candy at PCT Days last year and I didn't grab a pair even for free. I don't think they're very comfortable, and most importantly for me I'd need a prescription which they charge like $500 for.
Just going to add one comment of shame to Justin. Not making enough revenue from the Toob ads on your videos? You need to endorse, a drug, of all things? Nice one, fiend.
Question from an Australian who enjoys your channel. Why don't I ever see campfires in yours or others from your geographic. Sorry but just really interested.
Burn bans usually. The soil is thin and unless they have controlled burn plans usually every 5 years the amount of brush is insanely high because of the misguided theory of stopping *all* wildfires.
Test the Exped Down mats please. And the BD pack isn’t rare. It’s just massively overpriced. The sunglasses aren’t rare either. In fact, nothing here is. Thanks. 🤨
.. NEMO also has another pad the Tensor Alpine at 4.9 R- value ,, I have had for about 3 years with NO problems ... Would have expected a good comment on comfort and warmth here ,, you're set up on a grass pad park surface .. next time go to a site at altitude and hard rock/dirt surface ... I'm sure it will perform just as well .... .... Running on trails with loaded pack is looking for a wreck waiting to happen ,,, and just stupid ...
Testing rare backpacking gear can be an exciting exploration of innovative technologies and equipment designed to enhance outdoor adventures. These unique pieces of gear often push the boundaries of lightweight design, durability, and functionality, offering backpackers solutions to common challenges faced in the wilderness.
Ombraz sunglasses means you will never break the side pieces again or lose them off your head! Well worth the price, IMO. I love mine! The Fire Maple stove is intriguing so I will be checking it out. Thanks, Justin for the in depth reviews!
Justin! You are my favorite backpacking UA-camr. Love your energy, backpacking trips, gear reviews, and seeing Stephie out with you too!!
Thanks for giving me the courage with dealing with bears on the trail.
Now, I am a HOKA trail runner girl. Yours, in this video, remind me of the Mystery Machine from the Scooby-doo cartoon (same colors). I have to get the women’s version.
Hike on, Justin.
~ Bev
i feel like your pants should be in your favorite gear section
When did you see his pants 🏴🇬🇧🤣🤣
Give us your pants review!! They must be good since you wear them in all videos!
@@playnationtoday in the Uk pants are underwear.🤣🏴🇬🇧🙏🏻
@@mattjosh69 Yeah well Justin goes camping in Canada in winter.
@@mattjosh69the amount people that incorrectly call trousers pants.. bloody Americans
Athletic brewing is great and I’m glad you’re sponsored by them! N/A beer is becoming a trend and I’m here for it
Great video Justin! I had the tensor all season this past weekend out on snow at -11c. Just the bathtub floor of my tent underneath it, no foam mat in between. Toasty warm! V impressed with it
I used a Petrel with a Soto Windmaster on the PCT in April, and it performed even during a 70 mph windstorm on San Jacinto. It's heavier and skinnier than I'd like, but in windy and cold conditions this is by far the best system I'm aware of. I did replace the heavy lid though with a cheap tupperware lid that weighs like 5 grams.
I also bought the Mythic G and returned it almost immediately. It was leaking a lot of down and the 7D material seemed really delicate, so I decided to go with the Mythic Alpine instead, which is more durable and has a better price to warmth ratio. Also worth noting that the TILT material interferes with avalanche beacons and stuff like that.
I also have WindMaster and I’m about to pull the trigger on Petrel. How was the fuel consumption? Does the saved fuel even out the weight penalty in your mind?
No, it doesn't even out the weight penalty (as seen in GearSkeptic's videos) but it does allow you to light it up in conditions you otherwise would not be able to which is the primary appeal to me.
@@Andy-Mesa Gotchu. Checking GearSkeptic for the vid, thanks.
The Firemaple Petrel pot + Soto Windmaster stove is a nice combo. As seen in the GearSkeptics videos it will boil faster and in more wind than others, so it is a great alternative to the more fragile ultralight alternative with Toakes pot + BRS 3000t stove.
For a lighter, but more expensive alternative, I have found the Jetboil Stash pot+lid (145 grams) to be lighter than the Petrol pot+lid (162 grams).
@@fredrilj Petrel lid is useless though. It sticks when you boil water, and is waaay too heavy.
I tried the Nemo Hornet which has a similar roofline to the Marmot Tungsten. Really don't like the narrow peak. Feels claustrophobic. Got the Firemaple pot. Tested vs a titanium pot with my DIY alcohol burner. Firemaple boiled faster. Pretty impressive. I'll post a video about it. I've used the 4.2 Tensor pad for 3 years. Decent comfort (I'm a back sleeper) but never felt it was that warm. Might give the new pad a try. The Decathlon puffer is fine down to 30F with a couple light layers underneath. I don't hike in the snow now that I'm a senior citizen. Thanks for another good video.
When you tried the Petrel with an alcohol stove, was there any residue or soot left on the heat exchanger fins? I have the pot, but haven't tried with an alcohol stove because I read in comments to another video that soot would reduce efficiency and be hard to clean.
I did 20 burns to test a titanium pot vs the FireMaple Petrel. Each with 1 ounce of denatured alcohol. Fins and pot bottom are clean. Never have soot with my DIY burners and denatured alcohol. Other fuels don't burn clean; the flame burns yellow. Mine are a beautiful blue.
I just picked up the new All-Season Tensor and took it out on the CDT for a section hike. I was amazed at how warm it was. I agree you can actually feel the heat from my body radiating back off the pad. I am optimistic that the new materials will be more durable than the original because mine started leaking from the welded seams after about a year and a half. Thanks for another awesome video!
Justin, I have tried the OLICAMP Hard Anodized XTS Pot, 1-Litre pot for a 2 person trip. I found it to improve fuel efficiency and boils really fast when I want to crank the burner and heat quickly. You can use it with almost any stove. I am really impressed with this type of cookpot. I think the Firemaple Petrel is probably better for a solo trip if you have a 3-prong stove. There are other similar pots on the market including some larger ones that might be good for winter or large groups. I think you will like this type of pot for your winter trips especially.
The Nemo Tensor All-Season is a great pad. I have used it on multiple trips this year and I have felt zero cold coming up through the pad.
I have that Fire Maple Petrel coupled with the Polaris Stove. Fits perfectly, boils, water in one minute, good wind resistance, compact, super efficient and it was around $50 on Aliexpress. One of the best stove/pot combos out there.
The Marmot Tungsten UL 1 is my solo tent, I'm 6'1" and I fit in there. No extra room but I fit and it's only 2.1lbs, easy to carry, and doesn't empty your wallet.
I have the 3P version of the tent and I’m super impressed with it. It’s held up to a lot of nights and it’s been through some pretty nasty weather. For a pretty aggressively priced tent, it’s solid value.
Nice to see your review of the Tungsten UL 1P. It is my go to tent when not hammock camping. I do have a question about how you rate sleeping pads for warmth and comfort. Are they fully filled with air to test warmth or only partially filled to test comfort? Thanks.
When testing warmth, they are always fully filled. When testing comfort, I adjust to try and maximize comfort.
Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it. Congrats on the little one by the way! Don’t worry buddy roe, baby girls are good for Daddy’s. 👍🏼
Justin you can swop the lid out on the Petrel for the Toaks 700 mug lid which is lighter and my preferred choice of lid. I was a massive fan of the MSR Windmaster and the Reactor but after being 100% convinced about the Petrel i sold them both on eBay
You tested the 2-person version of the Marmot Tungsten Ultralight tent five years ago. If there has been an update to the line since then, it's been extremely minor.
I'm intrested in buying a wide pad for me. Usually side sleeper, and thinking between the tensor all season or exped dura 5r. Hoping the all season is great.
Didn't know you filmed so far in advance. You keep saying spring and it's July 😂
If you're going to spend money on a jacket like that, Timmermade or Nunatek are the way to go for me. All these "lightweight" jackets have way to many sew lines and so they're never as warm.
I've been trying to buy something from timmermade for over a year. Haha
I managed to obtain Nordisk Stoke Jacket on sale last year, less than 200gr , top product if you are in Europe. I think no magic there, all these UL jacket having so tiny amount of insulation that unlikely to deal with colder condition. But still play a role of emergency item when you dont expect anything cold and have tiny and lightweight jacket just in case.
Timmermade products are awesome however plan waaaaay ahead if you want something from them 🙂
Hey Justin. Do you have any updates on your secret pot lid? Some of us are waiting for news!
Looking forward to the R value results on the Nemo sleeping pad. Being in the Northern BC Rockies Thermarest is usually my all season go to. But would also appreciate a warm option that doesn’t sound like sleeping on a bag of chips!
The pad strap buckle on my Enlightened Equipment Enigma recently made a 1 inch slit on my new Nemo Tensor.
Ooooh, I've been eyeballing both of those packs. Since you have tried both, can you tell me how low the second chest strap can go? My holy grail is to be able to have the top one about armpit level and the bottom one right at my underbust, so bottom of the pecs for a dude? I actually added a third strap to my current bag just to have this positioning, but I'd love to find one that already does. Stef likely would appreciate this too!
@12:15 you can feel the heat reflected back to you which is always a cool feeling. Yeah Justin is a dad now.
I have had those sunglasses for a couple of years and love them!
I have the Fire Maple Petrel Pot and three stoves that fit it, the Windmaster Triflex, the Fire Maple Polaris Regulator and the Fire Maple Greentree. For me the Windmaster Triflex is the most fiddly of the three to fit on the Petrel, the detachable pot stand on the Windmaster renders the stove useless if you lose them and fuel economy is average possibly from slight oxygen starvation from a burner that wasn’t designed to be jammed up inside heat transfer fins. The Polaris Regulator fits and works fine but doesn’t have an igniter and the Greentree has a great igniter but doesn’t have a regulator but works fine in moderate weather and only costs $20. I find myself mostly using the Greentree stove because I usually hike in moderate conditions. If it’s blowing a hoolie I take the MSR Windburner which is impervious to any wind short of a hurricane but is heavy. No pot /stove combination is perfect for all conditions. Just my 2 cents.
I wonder if you’d like the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li. It can be setup as a free standing tent when using 2 trekking poles to connect the corner across the top and bottom.
Great camping gear , youve got a awsome area for wild camping😁
The running test might not have been such a good idea, if there had been a Mamma Bear in the vicinity!😂
I think temp rating on a down jacket is definitely all in the rest of your clothing as well. If you had changed into dry merino base layers and had a mid layer as well plus the jacket I think it would perform perfectly it’s specs - the clothing I saw you in in the video didn’t look like enough for the conditions once it got dark and cold to me personally!
I’d be curious as to your pack weight
I sat on the fire maple for too long. Saw a video from backcountry exposure and figured I'd give it a try. Hands down, outperformed my toaks, vargo, and jet boil this past week
Does that Tungsten UL 1 have enough room to keep your pack inside with you? Some great deals on it right now.
Not the 1p. No
Congratulations coming in august 😊
Challenge Sailcloth (your BD backpack) is also used by Etowah Tarps out of Anniston Alabama I have 2 and absolutely love them the fabric imo is better at shedding water than dynema and way more durable
I’m looking at the Tungsten UL2 as a solo or occasionally with my wife tent. Does it still hold up to the competition?
But that 1p does look bigger than the old Spark 1p I currently have.
11:36 Dude, is that your water filter in your tent pocket exposed to the below freezing overnight temps?!? 😮
he prob slept with it and just tossed it in the pocket when he woke up
@@higler.come on he's livin' la vida loca 😜
I used the FireMaple pot for the first time on a quick over night last night. Instantly sold on it. I think the fuel savings will on a long trip will make up for the heavier pot. I used it with the MSR Pocket Rocket deluxe.
I was looking at that exact stove/pot combo, but I read a lot of reviews about the stove spraying fuel at the connection while screwing it on. Did you have this issue?
I did not
While I enjoy Athletic NA Beer, I absolutely love Self Care NA beer. Of all the NA beer I have tried, it's by far the closest to the taste of beer - at least that is my obversation. Would be curious what you think.
Either way, it's nice to have something that satisfies the itch for beer but does not negatively affect muscle recovery from hiking/biking all day nor negatively affect my sleep..
I paired that Fire Maple pot with my Soto WindMaster (added the 3 arm flex support) and it is clutch! 👍
I was looking into that fastpack. Looks nice with the material.
I have 1L pot from firemaple, I cut it to 0.6 and modified the handle same way as g3 pot is, and it weights 150gr now, also brs3000 fits perfectly inside, so total weight pan, lid, handle and stove 175gr :)
How would you compare the BD Beta Light 30 to the Mountainsmith Zerk 40? I remember you were a big fan of the Zerk 40 awhile back.
@JustinOutdoors, what trekking poles are you using? They look really long.
Great Video Justin! But What happened to Bushka's Kitchen?? They had the best meals.
I believe he said they went out of business in a video a while ago.
Great reviews, Justin. +1 for the NEMO Tensor All Season - the updates have made its my favourite mattress these days. Like you, I deflate it a bit.
I have no love for the Fire Maple product - two shite stoves in a row. I'll stick with the Jetboil MicroMo, MSR Dragon Fly, and Soto Windmaster.
I know what you mean. I have this same pot and the spot welding and metal finishing is not great. Some of the fins in the heat exchanger are bent. I contacted them about it but they just brushed me off. No more FireMaple.
Nice video, I need to start looking for a better down jacket...
Those glasses look like old “blue blockers” from the 90s.
Love running vest pack straps!
Nobody cab say you haven't fairly tested the pillow.... 7:05. 😂
Great video as usual. Could you try and review gear from Taiga Works (Canadian brand that offers great clothes and sleeping bags). I have no affiliation with. Just curious to get another point of view.
I know these are more 'rare' products but these prices just seem to be outrageous for most of these items 🥲Except the stove, thats great haha
Just received the Petler pod to have a look . The plastic lid stucks on the pod when it gets hot, so I replaced it with titanium lid from another pod. Re how fast it works, thats all for the price of consuming insane amount of gas , these stoves are quite powerfull and diameter of the pot is tiny, so its very inefficient way to boil the water, and yea, no one cares about couple of minutes outdoor except its a race. Everybody care about fuel consumption. I did my own tests, with pocket rocket2 and brs3000, and when you set the output to eco mode, the consumption is exactly the same in room env ie 5gr for 500ml (sorry Im in Europe) comparing to msr titanium pod without HE. And lastly its seems designed especially for they own stoves and grooves below are offset indeed, however my pocket rocket 2 fits ok and brs300 also fits but some wiggling is required. Some people bend the legs a bit to make it more comfortable. also I removed the heavy handle and used neoprene sleeve instead, I do this still think, that HE make sense in real world scenarios.
they have to make a less expensive version of the sunglasses, great idea though
You could DIY with a drill and some elastic
Why has the "ultimate pack" never been created by any manufacturers. What features would create the ultimate pack for YOU?
Brs fins can be bent slightly to fit in the pot although that stove is pretty light.
Jupiter knows what's up
15:40 At 66" wide, the Tungsten UL 1p us actually *wider* than the xmid 1p pro, at 63"...
I use a Jet boil Mighty Mo with the Fire Maple…..works well
That’s definitely a well used pillow 7:05
Bummer about Bushka's- we like some of there food a lot...especially the mashed red potatoes!
I don’t like gas stoves for the noise and the scarcity of fuel. I prefer my Trangia kit. It’s silent and I can find alcohol in any gas station.
just saying you cant fit most 3 arm stoves to the pot.
they either have an angle to the arms (brs3000 ) or they have hinge to allow holding on normal pots.. the gap is too small.
the pot works great - if you use an ethanol mix, a trangia is great. gas is great too. the burner is quite expensive in comparison to the pot.
buy the combo and save money.
200USD for a sleep pad. Wow. I was in an outdoor shop the other day and noticed the prices have gone up quite a bit. Saw a camp chair for 250. That is a lot! Do they make a 2 man in this tent. I am in the market for a 2 man backpacking free standing tent.
There's also 2 and 3 person version of the Tungsten Ultralight. Marmot's website has them on discount right now. Was thinking of getting the 3-person for a more spacious experience for two people.
That jacket doesn't look adequate for static comfort at -6C/21F.
That temperature is cold enough that you need a pretty warm jacket for just sitting around.
Four ounces of fill isn't much. I'd try double that.
I know you know this, so not sure why you thought the jacket would be enough? You weren't going by just the price, were you? ;)
Sounds like you really need to do some therapy for PTSD and anxiety. There are some great options, but you might check out EFT, or tapping based therapy for fears and trauma….
Dutchware Gear has line lock hooks for 32 cents each.
Justin, tou should compare the rab jacket with the montbell plasma. I bet the montbell is better
They are very different jackets. The Plasma is not meant for the same conditions, however I think the 1000 fill and 7D material is more conducive to the conditions the Plasma is meant for, so I would agree the Plasma is the better jacket for its use case.
@@Andy-Mesa I'm not sure they are so different. Both have 7d fabrics and both have 1000 FP down. I have not used the rab, but I have tried it on and my sensation compared to the plasma is that is not so lofty and not so warm compared to the plasma. Even having more down, but it looked to me not so good. In fact, in Europe it's easy to find that rab jacket for -40 or -30% discount, and it's been like that for months (since before Christmas) my Spydrr instinct tells me there is something off with that jacket. Old rab mythic with 1000 fo down that a friend of mine owns looks much better... Loftier, more like my plasma.
These are just some random thoughts, I think it's an interesting jacket but as much as I love rab equipment, I have a bad feeling about this one.
@@truepaulesko The materials aren't different, but the fill weights of each mean they're meant for different conditions. If you found the Plasma warmer then yeah, that's another knock for the Rab.
You can get lighter airmat with heavier materials if you thin out the airtight membrane. Thin doesn't nessesarily mean worse. The layer nobody talks about, just look at the deniers, duh.
Great point. A large portion of the weight in the air-proof laminate. They haven't mentioned a new laminate technology though.
Swapping to ombraz from pit vipers will make you 1mph slower at least. Aerodynamic losses and all that.
where was the UL lawnmower?
The cows only hang out early spring
Really hate that between normal and RX the price on the ombras go from $150 to $500+
Sucks needing to wear glasses
39dollarglasses might be for you then. Hail, fellow optically challenged outdoor enthusiast!
nemo 4.2 was cold for female on 0Cdegree nights has cold spots. Exped ultra 5R 4.8 performs much better
Nice!
No hip belt for a pack like that is a deal breaker. For a daypack, sure. But I want anything that approaches 20lbs to rest on my hips, not on my shoulders.
It has a hipbelt, its just removable, and he explained that in the video
@@r2herzog missed that. Thanks. That's what happens when I half listen while I'm working.
What pants are you wearing sir?
Should check out an Australian brand called MONT!
Warmest jacket and most expensive
If it’s good for Jupiter it’s good
Summer down jacket? 😅
Bear Bells?
Can make your own ombraz for like $30. $160 is ridiculous
my question to, i really want the convenience of the ombraz but I am fully unwilling to spend that kind of money
Bruh why is everyone doing reviews on these firemaple stoves all of a sudden?
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Black dimond did a catastrofic launch of that backpack. Gaslighting customers and marketing it like something new and revolutionairy and that they invented all of it 😂 it came across like they thaught they invented the weel or something 😅 was crazy to see. But the worst thing was how they handled the critic. So lost most of the respect Ive had for the company...
Personnaly I would go with a Nashville pack if you want a pack like that.
.. Sunglasses strap system looks like a good idea ... Pack needs padding on all straps ,, needs hip belt to equalize weight from shoulders ... Needs load adjusters ,, pack is badly hanging on lower back ......put a pouch on hip belt front for a water bottle or put water bottle in shoulder pouch and bear spray in belt pouch or holster designed for it , for ready deployment ... all easy access ...... ... pack side pockets can hold a variety of gear options ,,, even EXTRA water bottle , not necessarily dedicated ...
What?! 1 million miles a year, is bullshit!
These sunglasses are way too expensive, but a nice myog project for sure
They handed these out like candy at PCT Days last year and I didn't grab a pair even for free. I don't think they're very comfortable, and most importantly for me I'd need a prescription which they charge like $500 for.
Just going to add one comment of shame to Justin. Not making enough revenue from the Toob ads on your videos? You need to endorse, a drug, of all things? Nice one, fiend.
Question from an Australian who enjoys your channel. Why don't I ever see campfires in yours or others from your geographic. Sorry but just really interested.
Burn bans usually. The soil is thin and unless they have controlled burn plans usually every 5 years the amount of brush is insanely high because of the misguided theory of stopping *all* wildfires.
Test the Exped Down mats please. And the BD pack isn’t rare. It’s just massively overpriced. The sunglasses aren’t rare either. In fact, nothing here is. Thanks. 🤨
.. NEMO also has another pad the Tensor Alpine at 4.9 R- value ,, I have had for about 3 years with NO problems ... Would have expected a good comment on comfort and warmth here ,, you're set up on a grass pad park surface .. next time go to a site at altitude and hard rock/dirt surface ... I'm sure it will perform just as well ....
.... Running on trails with loaded pack is looking for a wreck waiting to happen ,,, and just stupid ...
$525 FOR A JACKET 🧥 YOU ARE LOOSING IT NOW HAVE SOME INTEGRITY YOU ARE JUST A SALESMAN 👨💼 NOW 😡🤬🤯👎
Are you kidding me? I said it likely isn't a good buy for most people.
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