Thank you as always for your candid honesty. I love the disclaimer that what works for you doesn’t work for everyone else. While I use some of the same equipment, I use it because it works for me. Like you, I’ll carry heavier for certain things (namely a good nights sleep on my thick ass pad). If you’re ever in East Tennessee, I’ll buy you a can of dip and a burger.
I watched and really enjoyed all of your videos since you started the PCT. I've been backpacking for 58 years and still learn from your and other thru-hikers videos. I also use Altras and sacrifice durability for comfort. Before I toss a pair I cut out all of the usable mesh fabric and use it to make patches for the next pair. The patches work well where your shoes are blowing out. I glue the patches to the inside of the shoe. These patches will last until the rest of the shoe is worn out.
Acid reflux and leg cramps every night on the AT until a fellow hiker gave me a few packets of original Alka Seltzer, magnesium in the Seltzer takes care of leg cramps and the bonus is I never had reflux at night again.
Nice! I like an umbrella too. Snapped a couple of its joints in the wind before Wrightwood on the PCT. Ended up reinforcing them all with some thin gauged wire and have never looked back.
Thanks for the recap. I liked the compare and contrast to what you used on the other trails. Good to know what held up and the benefits of one vs the other.
met you and ya dog on my first week of my AT thru, we got questioned by some ranger about having a fire and being in "bear area" lmao! grats on CDT, saw a couple news articles about ya!
Good to see you! You are so right that what works for one may not work for another. I’m still new at it and my gear is very entry level but I think that’s a good place to start…for me, lol. One thing I don’t compromise on is socks and footwear. Most traditional day hikers have that part figured out and I’ve been at the day hiking all my life. Thanks for the informative video.
Great video. Nice to see what gear folks are rocking. Its a starting point to getting gear. But at the end of day its a starting point. Like said what works is personal. Gotta say love your personality.
Unfortunately for me the new Lone Peak design change rendered them too narrow in the toe box for me. I even tried the wide which was just wide in all the wrong areas and the upper was sloppy. I had to switch to Altra Olympus. Hopefully they won’t change them. The generous toe box and the extra sole cushion is nice. Injinjis toe socks under DarnTough mid socks = zero blisters. Shoes are definitely important to get right for your personal need.
Nice gear loadout there is a lot of hikers that say if you don't have the high end light weight gear your not a hiker. If it works use it. Stay safe my brother
Great point, everyone is different and different gear will work for different people (and also different hiking environments). For example I can’t sleep on air mats, only foam mats works for me. Of course the r value is not as high so Id have to bring two mats or pack some cardboard for extra insulation below my sleeping mat.
Thanks for the honest gear review,. You made some wise choices and they proved themselves true on the trail as you have illustrated to us. Triple Crown. Words easily said by some; hiked, endured, revealing what nature is... It is the rock within us. Kudos. always
Great gear follow-up. Understand your thoughts on "gear review" but you gave good perspective, not like others trying to sell something. What are your thoughts on your drone? So hard these days with restrictions. Wondering if worth keeping in photo gear these days even though can work hard and get off restricted land to try and get a glimpse of amazing scenery. I also understand the limitations since we all go to remote places to get away from technology and enjoy the peace and quite .
Hi IBTAT 👋🏻! Funny thing I just went back to see what type of Garmin you used. I want to buy one for husband as we live on the PCT. Wondering if you like it?
@@laural607 thanks Laura. Just ordered it on Amazon… Cyber Monday! It has decent reviews, with a few negative. We will try it. Appreciate your response.
Hey man just rewatched some of your videos from old faithful. This is random but my in laws worked in the Tetons and I begged them to go to old faithful and after going I immediately regretted it. Glad u had the same option. It’s cool but damn. All the yellow people, now I know how Yellowstone got it’s name, all the yellow people standing in the way looking at nothing. Love u man
STAY TUNED for a separate video on electronics, camera gear, editing software etc.
I so appreciate your realness. That’s probably not a word but it works for me. Got your 2022 Calendar!!! Awesome photos.
Thank you as always for your candid honesty. I love the disclaimer that what works for you doesn’t work for everyone else. While I use some of the same equipment, I use it because it works for me. Like you, I’ll carry heavier for certain things (namely a good nights sleep on my thick ass pad).
If you’re ever in East Tennessee, I’ll buy you a can of dip and a burger.
I watched and really enjoyed all of your videos since you started the PCT. I've been backpacking for 58 years and still learn from your and other thru-hikers videos. I also use Altras and sacrifice durability for comfort. Before I toss a pair I cut out all of the usable mesh fabric and use it to make patches for the next pair. The patches work well where your shoes are blowing out. I glue the patches to the inside of the shoe. These patches will last until the rest of the shoe is worn out.
That is an incredible idea
Great work, amazing accomplishment.
Acid reflux and leg cramps every night on the AT until a fellow hiker gave me a few packets of original Alka Seltzer, magnesium in the Seltzer takes care of leg cramps and the bonus is I never had reflux at night again.
I heard mustard works for leg cramps
Doesn't salt help with cramps?
Nice! I like an umbrella too. Snapped a couple of its joints in the wind before Wrightwood on the PCT. Ended up reinforcing them all with some thin gauged wire and have never looked back.
Thanks for the recap. I liked the compare and contrast to what you used on the other trails. Good to know what held up and the benefits of one vs the other.
I appreciate your time. Thank u.
Congratulations on Triple Crown and informative video's you have created along the trails.
Impressive body of work. Stay safe and well.
met you and ya dog on my first week of my AT thru, we got questioned by some ranger about having a fire and being in "bear area" lmao! grats on CDT, saw a couple news articles about ya!
Good to see you! You are so right that what works for one may not work for another. I’m still new at it and my gear is very entry level but I think that’s a good place to start…for me, lol. One thing I don’t compromise on is socks and footwear. Most traditional day hikers have that part figured out and I’ve been at the day hiking all my life. Thanks for the informative video.
UA-camr's tell you to buy certain gear because either they are getting a kick back or they already own it and need content for that week's episode.
Yeah that’s how I see it as well
At 16:16 we all checked our phones for a text message 😜
Great video! Love the real attitude. I'm attempting the CDT next year for my triple crown!
IBTAT, free man, not owned by anyone.
You don't like shorty shorts bc your a real man.
Yt quit suggesting your vids btw
Great video. Nice to see what gear folks are rocking. Its a starting point to getting gear. But at the end of day its a starting point. Like said what works is personal. Gotta say love your personality.
Unfortunately for me the new Lone Peak design change rendered them too narrow in the toe box for me. I even tried the wide which was just wide in all the wrong areas and the upper was sloppy. I had to switch to Altra Olympus. Hopefully they won’t change them. The generous toe box and the extra sole cushion is nice. Injinjis toe socks under DarnTough mid socks = zero blisters. Shoes are definitely important to get right for your personal need.
Nice gear loadout there is a lot of hikers that say if you don't have the high end light weight gear your not a hiker. If it works use it. Stay safe my brother
Great point, everyone is different and different gear will work for different people (and also different hiking environments). For example I can’t sleep on air mats, only foam mats works for me. Of course the r value is not as high so Id have to bring two mats or pack some cardboard for extra insulation below my sleeping mat.
Nice stuff dude, I'd love to check out the CDT some day. I'm on the east coast currently so I'm always on the AT
Thanks for the honest gear review,. You made some wise choices and they proved themselves true on the trail as you have illustrated to us. Triple Crown. Words easily said by some; hiked, endured, revealing what nature is... It is the rock within us. Kudos. always
Hyperlite makes some great packs, just wish they didn't make them in Mexico, most of the other small cottage backpack co are made in the USA.
Please don't ever change! Thank you for yourself and shit, I hear you and I'm listening lol.
enjoyed the gear rundown! thanks for sharing
“…full of fucking shit, have a lovely day”. Right on! 🤣 Great video!
Loved the disclaimer!
Good gear video but lacked a review of your .30 caliber Hawken rifle.
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Nice one dude. When you do your camera vid can you talk about formatting and uploading tips and how long they take etc please?
You had a red food bag earlier in the hike that had a side zipper. Do you remember the brand and size?
Well done pilgrim!! Enjoyed the video!! Keep on keeping on,!
Disclaimer 🔥Preach 🤙🏽 great stuff thanks for all your content!
Wow you guys still have warm weather in November.
I never thought I would see you in a pair of yella shoes! I remember when you were bumped on the AT at having to get a blue pair!
Another kick ass video, Thanks brother!
thanks great vid
Great gear follow-up. Understand your thoughts on "gear review" but you gave good perspective, not like others trying to sell something. What are your thoughts on your drone? So hard these days with restrictions. Wondering if worth keeping in photo gear these days even though can work hard and get off restricted land to try and get a glimpse of amazing scenery. I also understand the limitations since we all go to remote places to get away from technology and enjoy the peace and quite .
I hear you mention mountain crossing. Did you go back to work there?
Good to see ya man, Thanks
Was that a pocketknife you carried on carabiner with Garmin? Looked like Opinel.
I wonder if he got any mad discounts, lol nice vid
EPIC!!!
Pagosa to Crazy Cook on my last pair of LP 5s this year.
Good to see a video
Hi IBTAT 👋🏻! Funny thing I just went back to see what type of Garmin you used. I want to buy one for husband as we live on the PCT. Wondering if you like it?
Garmin In Reach Mini. 😊
@@laural607 thanks Laura. Just ordered it on Amazon… Cyber Monday! It has decent reviews, with a few negative. We will try it. Appreciate your response.
You sir, are a badass. I hope to meet you on a trail some day. Congratulations!
no roger, youre the badass
I hope the groupie who stole your toaks can burns their mouth every time they use it lol
I’m a Fjallraven junkie too!
Dirty gear = actually tested. That was the least bougie load out video I’ve ever seen.
Thanks man 👊 much appreciated, stay safe and be well my friend 👍 👑👑👑
Wow, you have a beautiful fawn beard .... Evil 👍
Rock and roll.
💀☠️nice job as always
Your beard is looking nice combed out.
Awesome
Never had any issues sleeping with your food? I’m guessing your rarely in bear country then…gotta say I enjoyed the video, great gear choices bud
I hear tell one is able to clean things 😉
👍😎👍
Love to see how much abuse your gear took but still held up!
Hey man just rewatched some of your videos from old faithful. This is random but my in laws worked in the Tetons and I begged them to go to old faithful and after going I immediately regretted it. Glad u had the same option. It’s cool but damn. All the yellow people, now I know how Yellowstone got it’s name, all the yellow people standing in the way looking at nothing. Love u man