My food bag is a one gallon pork rind container so screw those rats. Happy New Year and this is the Chines year of the Ox and last year was the Rat. Hope the family has healed and up and about.
Haha you're basement looks like you're growing alien eggs.. New challenge video try all the sleeping bags in a row, but you can't take any of them off. Till you've put them all on
Hey Dan, your basement looks a little empty, I think you need some more quilts and sleeping bags 😀. Watching your videos always makes me feel a little better about my obsession with gear. Keep up the awesome content, hope the family is safe and well!
Another fun video. Love my original Ghostwhisperer and new one too. But I also love my BRS stove, why don’t uou like it. And although heavier by a pound I would take the Big Agnes Salt Creek UL3 tent. MASSIVE inside, best pitch and functional. Years working in the outdoor industry and playing of course, that tent impresses me.
Hey Dan. Have you ever tried " Wetfire" fire starter? I use it and I prefer it over the nesbit tabs. Also, when I am packing several of those meals in a bag that you just add hot water to, I take all but one of those bulky bags out of their pouches and put them in a very compressible ziplock bag. I cook my first meal in its original pouch, save that pouch for all the following meals to put the contents of the ziplocks in to cook that meal. Saves space, bulk and weight of all those pouches. They also fit better in a bear can!! Try it..I think you will like it!
UNBELIEVABLE! Apparently, neither you nor Devin even owns a Hilleberg tent which in my opinion would be the very FIRST piece of equipment I select. There are no other brands I'd even consider. Specifically, the Enan; drop dead easy to pitch (both inner outer, & footprint all get pitched simultanteously), drop dead reliable,; shelter I could count on & never have to concern myself with taped seams. Tents with TAPED seams are el cheapo old technology has-beens. Yes, I copied & posted this exact reply to Devin's channel.
Go with the Sand Colored Enan I'd bet a shiny dime most people have several tents because their seam TAPED tent started leaking. Hilleberg, as you well know, aren't TAPE seamed. I'm thinking a lot of tent manufacturers are looking at the problems MSR is having & will, at some point in time, realize hikers/campers really want a tent that doesn't leak, doesn't have to be replaced & doesn't have its seams TAPED. Tents get replaced by hikers not just because it's leaking & they don't want to bother sealing the seams, additional hikers/campers replace their tents because plastic parts break, tent poles break/bent, tent flys get blown away & the manufacturer no longer has replacements. As you well know, Hilleberg has a lifetime warranty on their tents & provides replacement parts long after a model is discontinued - REAL customer service.
I knew it wasn't a coincidence that you my sub box had 2 similar videos side by side 😂 Good stuff, I love seeing favorites. Imo comparison reviews are the best kind.
I’ve never heard you recommend hiking pants, so I would like to recommend a pair for you 😁 Take a look at Fjällräven Abiski Lite zip-off pant or the Vidda Pro ventilated pants. Abisko Lite is for hotter climate and the Vidda pro for a little bit colder climate. Expensive but bulletproof quality!
Hey Dan & Devin - I watch and subscribe to your channels. Love what you do! Just had to comment on this idea you both discussed. Dan, I added your gear list and it came to $2,629.96. Devin yours came to $2,416.35. I did not include everything because some things you mentioned don't need to be taken (ie electronics). I like that people will rush out and take your advice on gear. Then it will collect dust for years. I started backpacking in the 1960's with a Retco Dufty pack, and a sleeping bag and tent from Kmart. However through the years I have been able to update and get gear from those who had to buy the best and then never used it except for that first trip out. Through yard sales, seeing gear in someone's shed, garage, or basement, and going through used shopping sites, I have been able to make great deals or just have the gear given to me. Right now the gear I carry probably comes in at around $120. Just want everyone to know it is possible to get into backpacking without breaking the bank. Have fun and I hope someday I will meet you on the trail and we can share some stories. By the way, I'd like a 0 degree down bag - whose got one you aren't using any more?
Good tent choice. I can’t seem to find another two-person tent that I’m willing to use instead of my Cooper Spur HV UL3. I’ve come close to buying a DCF tent, but never found one that’s perfect. If Big Agnes used thicker DCF in their freestanding line I would consider it.
Request- Can you do a video on gear storage? I recently spent some time reorganizing all my gear and figuring out the best way to store it. I’m curious about you’re setup. Thanks!
Hey Dan, nice to see you have to choose 😉👍 Hope the family is well and you’re coping with Covid in the house? It’s getting cold now, have you done a video about gloves? Obviously you have a lot of experience with gloves, is there such a thing as a perfect glove? Waterproof, warm able to perform tasks like pitching the tent, are there a lot of rubbish ones or is everything a compromise?
Dude I'll gladly take the "junk" you're throwing out. 🤣 My crap is heavy. Trying to get my daughter and I started with gear and my piggy bank is crying. I just thought my offroading habit was expensive. Just went with the outdoor vitals lofttek quilts instead of the custom enlightened equipment one I really wanted since I had to buy 2 of basically everything. Hopefully they'll get us out there and keep us warm. The last thing I lack is a pack for her. Kids are hard to buy for, even more so when you want to make their gear as light as budget allows to keep down the whining.
Dan B. You mentioned you’d keep the mountain hardware jacket, but I’ve seen you doing some videos with outdoor vitals. I was just wondering if you thought their lofttek was comparable? I’m headed to the Grand Canyon and looks like they have some cool mornings… Was just trying to decide on a jacket. I appreciate the channel and all you do. Thanks in advance!
Outdoor Vitals makes some great jackets. I just haven’t been wearing the one I have because it is a pretty athletic fit. So you’ll definitely want to size up!
for the toothpaste I actually prefer now, unpaste tooth tabs 100% natural, a zero waste replacement for your toothpaste. 125 tabs/pills and they do really work. Love them and only 39g, 2 month supply.
I have the western mountaineering versalite, and it comes with the same storage sack as the one you have. You would think that when you paid premium price for a bag, it would not come with the ugliest storage sack in the world, but there you go haha
Hey Dan, just started following but digging the channel. If you don't mind a question, what size do you use for the thermarest compressible pillow? I've always been an inflatable user but that home feeling just seems too good to pass up on.
Love your channel! ❤️ Been following you for awhile! Thank you for all your gear recommendations and fabulous adventures. It has helped keep our spirits up in quarantine. Just wanted to drop a note regarding Backcountry. Since you have been promoting them a bunch, I decided to jump in and get some gear from them (normally I'm a die hard REI fan). I got bloody expensive winter boots from them and they won't repair them after just 2 small hikes. They took 3 weeks to respond that it doesn't fit in their 30 day warranty window but it also took them a week to ship it so apparently you are supposed to have an issue within 5 minutes of receiving the boot? I know you gotta eat so no shame but this company is not what you suggested. At least in my experience. But seriously keep up the excellent work. So much love for you and your adorable wife. ❤️❤️❤️
Hmm.. That's really strange! That has never been the experience I've had with them ever! Even before they started sponsoring my videos. And I've never heard of that from anyone else. They've always been really good with me. As a matter fact, whenever I order from them, they have no idea who I am and everything has always been handled professionally.. even returns or replacements. I've purchased from REI many times as well and felt they both operated pretty much the same. I'm sorry that happened!
Love the videos! Content is great! I am planning my first backpacking trip in May. It's a two day hike. It's actually in the Smoky Mountains on Rainbow Falls trail. 22 mile hike. Looking for equipment and I would be interested in purchasing or trying some equipment! I have ordered a few things including the aquaclip from zpacks. Thanks for the videos and the reviews on equipment. It is very helpful. Keep up the good work!
@@ashw8495 everyone else is healthy as of last week. He said he had his son up in his room away from the rest of the family. Must be rough. Hope he's doing well.
It comes with all different kinds of attachments so it’ll fit any pad and you have pretty much. Also it blows with such force that I found I don’t even need the attachments it’ll still blow up pads with different size holes. Bonus: it’s a nice fan on a hot day plus there’s a version that comes with a light that you can use as a Camp light
Shag carpet in your man-cave!!! wow!! Dan I think you should sell everything and stop Hiking!!! I'm going over to Devin's!! ...plus he dont have a PHOOZY phone case!!! :P
Hey Dan, did you have a link for the phoozy? I didn't see it below. I hoping that sleeping with the phone phoozy might be better than a cold stuff sack. Wondering how well that works cause you mentioned it quickly a few times.
Evernew pot has a flat bottom - less scorching in the center. I can fry an egg over medium in my 1.3 liter pot on my homemade alcohol stove in olive oil. Made in Japan still?? Mine was. It's 15 years old. Thinner ti than most, too.
@@DanBecker Every trip! Wider pots work better with sit-on-top alcohol stoves. The lid's a little warped. To speed up boiling times, I put a rock on top - builds up pressure and minimizes the loss of steam.
@@DanBecker Hey Dan, I took a look at the questions on Amazon. They said you can NOT use it to deflate. Good way to save your breath at altitude though and to keep your moisture out of the inside of your mattress.
I never said it was Chinese junk. That was a different stove in the video. But no I am not a fan of the BRS. Text way too long to boil and mike leaked.
Subscribe or mice will get in your food bag
Hey, I subscribed when you had 6000 and mice still got into my bag. is this a new offer? Should I unsubscribe and resubscribe to get in on this deal?
Mice aren’t the problem up here in Ontario Canada, it’s those damn squirrels. They have no fear of people.
My food bag is a one gallon pork rind container so screw those rats. Happy New Year and this is the Chines year of the Ox and last year was the Rat. Hope the family has healed and up and about.
I'd like to buy one of your Insulated Pads you don't use
Haha you're basement looks like you're growing alien eggs.. New challenge video try all the sleeping bags in a row, but you can't take any of them off. Till you've put them all on
Appreciate the kind words brother!
The small air pump is great to help start fires.
I'm eyeing up a Coooer Spur for next year. My current tent is fine for campsites but no good for backpacking.
Hey me too! And I think you spelled copper wrong lol!
Hey Dan, your basement looks a little empty, I think you need some more quilts and sleeping bags 😀. Watching your videos always makes me feel a little better about my obsession with gear. Keep up the awesome content, hope the family is safe and well!
I like the slight panic/chaos in this video.
That surprised me that you didn’t choose the UGQ 20 after what you recommended to me.
Solid choices, and enjoyable. Your tips are great as I plan for a big trip.
Which hammock set up would you pick?
NEMO TENSOR for the win, everyone has been loving that pad including myself
Hello Dan, nice choices of gear. You can not go wrong with that complete set up. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Another fun video. Love my original Ghostwhisperer and new one too. But I also love my BRS stove, why don’t uou like it. And although heavier by a pound I would take the Big Agnes Salt Creek UL3 tent. MASSIVE inside, best pitch and functional. Years working in the outdoor industry and playing of course, that tent impresses me.
Hey Dan. Have you ever tried " Wetfire" fire starter? I use it and I prefer it over the nesbit tabs. Also, when I am packing several of those meals in a bag that you just add hot water to,
I take all but one of those bulky bags out of their pouches and put them in a very compressible ziplock bag. I cook my first meal in its original pouch, save that pouch for all the following meals to put the contents of the ziplocks in to cook that meal. Saves space, bulk and weight of all those pouches. They also fit better in a bear can!! Try it..I think you will like it!
Great ideas! I'll look into the wetfire. Thanks for the tips!
Your gear is so organized. Love that. I'm working on it lol
I got GRILLED on reddit for saying that thermarest pillow is my favorite backpacking pillow bahaha
I know right?!? The hiking community is just as bad if not worse than the gun community ....
@@SERESurfer whoa whoa whoa, I love the hiking and gun communities. They are the future of America if this country exists into the next decade.
Kinda new to the community of backpacking. Why is that a bad thing? I love my filo luxury pillow. Gotta have a good pillow.
I tried to use one and HATED it. Tried it 3 times and gave up. Went back to an inflatable.
Thanks for sharing. It is always great what we learn from you. Hiking shoes would have also been interesting to hear what you like.
I really enjoy these type of collaboration type of videos. I just watched Devin's... looking forward to what Dan would keep.
UNBELIEVABLE! Apparently, neither you nor Devin even owns a Hilleberg tent which in my opinion would be the very FIRST piece of equipment I select. There are no other brands I'd even consider. Specifically, the Enan; drop dead easy to pitch (both inner outer, & footprint all get pitched simultanteously), drop dead reliable,; shelter I could count on & never have to concern myself with taped seams. Tents with TAPED seams are el cheapo old technology has-beens. Yes, I copied & posted this exact reply to Devin's channel.
Go with the Sand Colored Enan I'd bet a shiny dime most people have several tents because their seam TAPED tent started leaking. Hilleberg, as you well know, aren't TAPE seamed. I'm thinking a lot of tent manufacturers are looking at the problems MSR is having & will, at some point in time, realize hikers/campers really want a tent that doesn't leak, doesn't have to be replaced & doesn't have its seams TAPED. Tents get replaced by hikers not just because it's leaking & they don't want to bother sealing the seams, additional hikers/campers replace their tents because plastic parts break, tent poles break/bent, tent flys get blown away & the manufacturer no longer has replacements. As you well know, Hilleberg has a lifetime warranty on their tents & provides replacement parts long after a model is discontinued - REAL customer service.
The Nemo Tensor Pad is the best pad I've ever used...I wouldn't trade it. Also the Petzl Bindi is another one of my favorites.
I knew it wasn't a coincidence that you my sub box had 2 similar videos side by side 😂 Good stuff, I love seeing favorites. Imo comparison reviews are the best kind.
"I would never sell you my precious" 😂
Gollum who? Lol
I love the mini garmin as well. Security.
Loving that gear closet! So many options.
Which hardshell would you keep?
When do we get to see more hammocks? I heard you mention a warbonnet ridge runner in a past video, any chance of a review?
I’ve never heard you recommend hiking pants, so I would like to recommend a pair for you 😁 Take a look at Fjällräven Abiski Lite zip-off pant or the Vidda Pro ventilated pants. Abisko Lite is for hotter climate and the Vidda pro for a little bit colder climate. Expensive but bulletproof quality!
Thanks Dan as usual I totally enjoyed your video. Take Care
Hey Dan & Devin - I watch and subscribe to your channels. Love what you do! Just had to comment on this idea you both discussed. Dan, I added your gear list and it came to $2,629.96. Devin yours came to $2,416.35. I did not include everything because some things you mentioned don't need to be taken (ie electronics). I like that people will rush out and take your advice on gear. Then it will collect dust for years. I started backpacking in the 1960's with a Retco Dufty pack, and a sleeping bag and tent from Kmart. However through the years I have been able to update and get gear from those who had to buy the best and then never used it except for that first trip out. Through yard sales, seeing gear in someone's shed, garage, or basement, and going through used shopping sites, I have been able to make great deals or just have the gear given to me. Right now the gear I carry probably comes in at around $120. Just want everyone to know it is possible to get into backpacking without breaking the bank. Have fun and I hope someday I will meet you on the trail and we can share some stories. By the way, I'd like a 0 degree down bag - whose got one you aren't using any more?
Thanks for including us!
nice gear! i wish a had a nemo tensor though
I didn’t even realize Flextailgear had a tiny version... I bought the max plus, like a sucker! Haha. Thanks for the tips, Dan!
Good tent choice. I can’t seem to find another two-person tent that I’m willing to use instead of my Cooper Spur HV UL3. I’ve come close to buying a DCF tent, but never found one that’s perfect. If Big Agnes used thicker DCF in their freestanding line I would consider it.
thanks for the super genius praise, MENSA also agrees
You could bless alot of people in need with your cupboard loads of unused stuff dude.
7:32 rip 😔✌🏻
Request- Can you do a video on gear storage? I recently spent some time reorganizing all my gear and figuring out the best way to store it. I’m curious about you’re setup. Thanks!
Can’t wait for the review on the outdoor vitals pack!!!
Hey Dan, nice to see you have to choose 😉👍
Hope the family is well and you’re coping with Covid in the house?
It’s getting cold now, have you done a video about gloves?
Obviously you have a lot of experience with gloves, is there such a thing as a perfect glove?
Waterproof, warm able to perform tasks like pitching the tent, are there a lot of rubbish ones or is everything a compromise?
Dude I'll gladly take the "junk" you're throwing out. 🤣 My crap is heavy. Trying to get my daughter and I started with gear and my piggy bank is crying. I just thought my offroading habit was expensive. Just went with the outdoor vitals lofttek quilts instead of the custom enlightened equipment one I really wanted since I had to buy 2 of basically everything. Hopefully they'll get us out there and keep us warm. The last thing I lack is a pack for her. Kids are hard to buy for, even more so when you want to make their gear as light as budget allows to keep down the whining.
Need that tiny air pump.
Dan B. You mentioned you’d keep the mountain hardware jacket, but I’ve seen you doing some videos with outdoor vitals. I was just wondering if you thought their lofttek was comparable? I’m headed to the Grand Canyon and looks like they have some cool mornings… Was just trying to decide on a jacket. I appreciate the channel and all you do. Thanks in advance!
Outdoor Vitals makes some great jackets. I just haven’t been wearing the one I have because it is a pretty athletic fit. So you’ll definitely want to size up!
Some of the links doesn’t seem to work.? Tent for example, can you please check or write the name of the things so can I google myself.? :)
for the toothpaste I actually prefer now, unpaste tooth tabs 100% natural, a zero waste replacement for your toothpaste. 125 tabs/pills and they do really work. Love them and only 39g, 2 month supply.
That tape measure lighter is awesome!
I have the western mountaineering versalite, and it comes with the same storage sack as the one you have. You would think that when you paid premium price for a bag, it would not come with the ugliest storage sack in the world, but there you go haha
Hey Dan, just started following but digging the channel. If you don't mind a question, what size do you use for the thermarest compressible pillow? I've always been an inflatable user but that home feeling just seems too good to pass up on.
Small. It's plenty big in my opinion
The end of this video is so cool
Love your channel! ❤️ Been following you for awhile! Thank you for all your gear recommendations and fabulous adventures. It has helped keep our spirits up in quarantine. Just wanted to drop a note regarding Backcountry. Since you have been promoting them a bunch, I decided to jump in and get some gear from them (normally I'm a die hard REI fan). I got bloody expensive winter boots from them and they won't repair them after just 2 small hikes. They took 3 weeks to respond that it doesn't fit in their 30 day warranty window but it also took them a week to ship it so apparently you are supposed to have an issue within 5 minutes of receiving the boot? I know you gotta eat so no shame but this company is not what you suggested. At least in my experience. But seriously keep up the excellent work. So much love for you and your adorable wife. ❤️❤️❤️
Hmm.. That's really strange! That has never been the experience I've had with them ever! Even before they started sponsoring my videos. And I've never heard of that from anyone else. They've always been really good with me. As a matter fact, whenever I order from them, they have no idea who I am and everything has always been handled professionally.. even returns or replacements. I've purchased from REI many times as well and felt they both operated pretty much the same. I'm sorry that happened!
@@DanBecker maybe it was just a one-off experience. I'll follow up. But regardless I totally love your work. ❤️❤️ Thanks for the constant Inspo.
Love the videos! Content is great! I am planning my first backpacking trip in May. It's a two day hike. It's actually in the Smoky Mountains on Rainbow Falls trail. 22 mile hike. Looking for equipment and I would be interested in purchasing or trying some equipment! I have ordered a few things including the aquaclip from zpacks. Thanks for the videos and the reviews on equipment. It is very helpful. Keep up the good work!
What would be the total weight of those items you chose ?
Hope your family is healthy and covid free my friend.
His son has it....told us last week.
@@2laughandlaugh and his wife?
@@ashw8495 everyone else is healthy as of last week. He said he had his son up in his room away from the rest of the family. Must be rough. Hope he's doing well.
Dan have you tried any Gossamer Gear gear besides the 1/8” pad? If not, why?
Just got a gorilla 50 and The Two. Taking them both to Zion National Park in 2 weeks! Also I’ve been using the LT5’s for several months and love them
Nice choices. I love my chair zero too but I'm pretty sure it's pronounced heli as in helicopter.
great video. just curious, what watch were you wearing in video? Do you have a favorite hiking watch.
His basement looks kinda like the cotton candy cocoon pods from Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
I've been subscribed forever! Don't send the mice please! 🤣
Great choices on keepers, Dan. If I had to decide on what gear to keep, man, I would just say, not on your life!
What, no Frogg Toggs! 🤣
So I paused and was already subscribed... do I still get a cookie
Same as my question.
Same
What about rain gear?
Does the tinypump work with the Nemo tensor insulated?
Ok, do you personally deliver the cookie after catching the text post?
everyone and their mom has those hilltop bags, I just bought mine lol
Does that blower work with the sleeping pad you said you’d keep??!😂 I have the same one and that’s cool!
It comes with all different kinds of attachments so it’ll fit any pad and you have pretty much. Also it blows with such force that I found I don’t even need the attachments it’ll still blow up pads with different size holes. Bonus: it’s a nice fan on a hot day plus there’s a version that comes with a light that you can use as a Camp light
Good stuff
Dan would it still be the windmaster
Shag carpet in your man-cave!!! wow!! Dan I think you should sell everything and stop Hiking!!! I'm going over to Devin's!! ...plus he dont have a PHOOZY phone case!!! :P
That’s a lot of gear
Hey Dan, did you have a link for the phoozy? I didn't see it below. I hoping that sleeping with the phone phoozy might be better than a cold stuff sack. Wondering how well that works cause you mentioned it quickly a few times.
Sorry I forgot to add that link! It's there now. Or you can find it here: amzn.to/3ojtybX
@@DanBecker Thanks so much. Its even on sale!
Evernew pot has a flat bottom - less scorching in the center. I can fry an egg over medium in my 1.3 liter pot on my homemade alcohol stove in olive oil. Made in Japan still?? Mine was. It's 15 years old. Thinner ti than most, too.
😮 15 years?? That's awesome!
@@DanBecker Every trip! Wider pots work better with sit-on-top alcohol stoves. The lid's a little warped. To speed up boiling times, I put a rock on top - builds up pressure and minimizes the loss of steam.
I suppose your gonna keep that Garmin watch too
Get some.
Gawking at his gear closet like 👁👄👁
So I get dibs on what you are selling Bro...lol
Where's the gonex gear?
I will use this video to justify to my wife that I'm not the only crazy one
Sudden death for the asian beetle xD
A million dollars!!!
One question Dan..does the pump reverse to deflate your pad?
Good question. I haven't tried that
@@DanBecker Hey Dan, I took a look at the questions on Amazon. They said you can NOT use it to deflate. Good way to save your breath at altitude though and to keep your moisture out of the inside of your mattress.
Well untill the end i was going to ask if you ever sell some gear
Do I get a cookie now?!?! Thanks for the advice!
Make believe? It can’t be, I saw it on the internet!!!
How do I get my cookie?
DB= ditty bag.
For a second i thought that hyperlite back pack cost $3400
Never Say Never!
When choosing a stove you picked up the BRS and called it Chinese junk
Do you not like it or were you just being kinda flippant?
I never said it was Chinese junk. That was a different stove in the video. But no I am not a fan of the BRS. Text way too long to boil and mike leaked.
Hai Dan... Plz send me your UL Tent.... Plz....
😊😊😊
i want a inreach sooo bad !!! lol
I got one for Christmas. Save up dude! So worth it.
You could sell me some stuff... just askin
Me too 🤣
I subscribed. How do I get my cookie?
lame! the all-Paca hoodies are still sold out. Stupid Christmas inventories....
Newbold says to leave the toothpaste at home.
🤣 that’s gross Bryce!
DAN where’s my cookie
Please be kind to all creatures, including insects, unless they are really trying to kill you. Peace and love and cheese.
Will your wife announce when the garage sale is going to be???
Get you a better knife Dan
I’ve been subscribed for over a year. Can I still have a cookie?😄
Do I get a cookie for already being subscribed?
I would have liked the video, but then you snipped that ladybug. Not my cup of tea.