After 20 yrs of enjoying UA-cam, your channel is the first to prompt me to bother commenting. You're right about the Mitylite having a sensory deprivation like effect. It is very cozy to get into something so light and soft that you almost feel like you're not in it. The Alaskan Guide cot is huge and a worthy frame for the Mega Mat and your awesome collection of WM bags to sleep in. I'm leaning towards either ALPS Ready Lite Cot, or the Extremus for something light enough to backpack with yet fairly wide (4-5lbs). Ditching a tent for a cot underneath a tarp is what I hope to try once it gets down to the upper 30's. And if that goes well, I'll try a full cowboy camp under the stars on a clear night in the 30's. I often find the tilt and lumpiness of the ground makes it hard to sleep. So I'm excited to try out cots - either for car camping or for backpacking under a tarp. Cool to see the black baselayer you wear. I recently saw some good stuff like that by Terramar. Thanks for doing what you do. Very curious to see you test out each of your WM bags as the temps get colder into the winter.
Wow, thank you so much. It is good to know that what I am doing here has value to someone. I really appreciate the positive feedback. My oldest son has a backpacking cot. I am going to see if I can borrow it. I am not sure of the brand, but I would not be surprised if it is the Alps model. If I remember right, it is about 6" to 8" tall, plenty tall to level out the sleep surface. I did a fair amount of filming up in the mountains last week. I am working on applying my shoddy editing skills to try to release my first camping video. I slept in the Mitylite all 4 nights. Low temps were 38, 37, 40, 36. While I brought the Sycamore 25F, I didn't use it. I, too, am interested in a light, packable cot. I have a sled and snow shoes that I am willing to pull a short distance, but am looking to create a more streamlined kit for the application.
It is a Cabela's 6 Person Alaskan Guide Tent. It has survived some very brutal conditions over the last 17 years, and is still going strong. 6'3" or about 2m center height, I can stand up and walk around in it.
Awesome. Been looking forward to these videos!!!
Me too. I am putting together a video of the trip, with more to come. Thanks for watching!
After 20 yrs of enjoying UA-cam, your channel is the first to prompt me to bother commenting. You're right about the Mitylite having a sensory deprivation like effect. It is very cozy to get into something so light and soft that you almost feel like you're not in it. The Alaskan Guide cot is huge and a worthy frame for the Mega Mat and your awesome collection of WM bags to sleep in. I'm leaning towards either ALPS Ready Lite Cot, or the Extremus for something light enough to backpack with yet fairly wide (4-5lbs). Ditching a tent for a cot underneath a tarp is what I hope to try once it gets down to the upper 30's. And if that goes well, I'll try a full cowboy camp under the stars on a clear night in the 30's. I often find the tilt and lumpiness of the ground makes it hard to sleep. So I'm excited to try out cots - either for car camping or for backpacking under a tarp. Cool to see the black baselayer you wear. I recently saw some good stuff like that by Terramar. Thanks for doing what you do. Very curious to see you test out each of your WM bags as the temps get colder into the winter.
Wow, thank you so much. It is good to know that what I am doing here has value to someone. I really appreciate the positive feedback. My oldest son has a backpacking cot. I am going to see if I can borrow it. I am not sure of the brand, but I would not be surprised if it is the Alps model. If I remember right, it is about 6" to 8" tall, plenty tall to level out the sleep surface. I did a fair amount of filming up in the mountains last week. I am working on applying my shoddy editing skills to try to release my first camping video. I slept in the Mitylite all 4 nights. Low temps were 38, 37, 40, 36. While I brought the Sycamore 25F, I didn't use it.
I, too, am interested in a light, packable cot. I have a sled and snow shoes that I am willing to pull a short distance, but am looking to create a more streamlined kit for the application.
Woo hoo first trip of the season! It’s about time Matt! That exped pad looks very comfortable.
Sleep well and get some rest. Have fun with your son.
@joeallison2779 Thanks Joe, will do!
Enjoy your setup... that sounds like a cold night, so glad you have that toasty bag : )
@@scotthjohnson1558 You got it! Thanks for watching!
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@@thermalvzn Thank you so much!
Matt what kind of tent do you have there? Im looking for to buy a bigger tent for my family of 3.
It is a Cabela's 6 Person Alaskan Guide Tent. It has survived some very brutal conditions over the last 17 years, and is still going strong. 6'3" or about 2m center height, I can stand up and walk around in it.
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