I cannot stress enough how much we would enjoy content about your various interests. I think you’re the coolest, and Would love to see Earthship content and whatever else your getting into!
aww shucks, thank you so much! Well, some of those videos will come in time. I think I felt some pressure in my first year to keep things almost exclusively about backpacking related stuff. But I'm glad to hear you're interested in other things!
Since you mentioned the Govee thermometer, I have a "non-backpacking gear that you have for backpacking used for non-backpacking" story of one of those saving my ass, had power out for a stretch after a big storm recently and had the presence of mind to dig out my govee from the backpacking stash and toss it in my fridge door when the power went out, which means even though I was past the official excess-of-caution hours recommendation for throwing away all your perishables I was able to look at the graph and see that it had never gone above safe cold storage temps. Avoided throwing away more than the device's price worth of perfectly good food there so a definite win!
I also have been storing mine in the freezer when not backpacking! We tend to lose power a few times in the winter so I am hoping it will save me like it saved you!
I also use the radix 57 for winter backpacking, also, if you don’t have a 4-season tent, if you can, choose a camp site lower and non-exposed. Maybe in the woods. Pile snow around the edge to keep wind out of the bottom where your sleeping and it keeps the wind from shaking the tent as much.
I love to see this guy test Hillebergs. They’re on another level when it comes to snow camping. You can get the Nallo which is huge and it’s only 2kg/ 4lbs
This is true! One time I was camping in Sweden with a friend who had a Hilleberg tent, we got caught in a surprise winter storm. His tent held up just fine while mine wilted pathetically (granted it was exceptionally brutal wind). I've never had one of my own but I would love a 4 lb Hilleberg tent!
@ ah that’s awesome! I’d love for them to reach out and give you one. They last for a lifetime if taken care of. Bomb proof and great for chilling out inside of during a storm. The Nallo is a no groaner imo. It’s much larger than their others and is still one of the lightest. You can cook in the vestibule too. Also I love your videos. You seem like a good dude
@@nelsonraleyYeti bought out the company, they're keeping Mystery Ranch for the military and fire contracts, everything else is being subsumed into the Yeti brand
@@nelsonraley They are not shut down. But MR was bought by Yeti and it's unclear what's going to happen. Mystery Ranch has a robust military pack division and I wouldn't be shocked if that was Yeti's motivation to buying the company and they'll phase out the rest of the consumer goods. But we're still probably a year away from really seeing what Yeti will do with Mystery Ranch.
I think it’s the end of MR. Yeti is one of those companies that gobbles up smaller companies and turns their products into a cheap profit machine. Their overpriced cups are literally no better than any other brand. Their coolers are no better than coolers half the price.
Mystery ranch is great for me I feel like a light frameless backpack isn’t good for more than 20 pounds, and a mystery ranch type bag actually feels lighter when there’s more weight. I go with my gf and usually carry a lot of her stuff and I end up at 30 pounds with food and water.
I was just thinking to myself that I hadn’t seen a video from you in a while, so I was happy to see this pop up! Glad to hear Patagonia was a good trip. Cheers!
Just got some of the Brynje “fishnet” baselayers (along with some alpha baselayers as well) and WOW. I’m surprised so far! They are WEIRDLY warm (the Brynje). Haven’t had a chance to put it to use in the field, but we are going hiking over Christmas so I’m definitely going to take them and see. We keep our house frigid though and I felt oddly warm with them on! My husband sweats terribly so I got him a Brynje top and we will see if it helps him to not be soaked. I’ve heard great things!
Honestly, the Dagger has been my tent of choice in rough conditions. Not that I would have huge pile of tents to choose from but my ultralights aren’t compatible when the tough gets going. The Dagger ( pre-Osmo ) has been abused but it’s asking for more. Every time
Off to check out your recs, but if you have a chance you should go hiking in Taiwan! The Taroko Gorge is worth the plane ride, plus all the good food. You'll find the hiking community there really friendly with some different challenges in terms of gear!
could you please try the rapid raft?! i was really interested in it because its a 4 pound backpacking boat, but hadn't seen many reviews, and i trust your gear reviews!
Eric, thank you for highlighting places in South America. My wife and I live in SA and we agree it's worth the trip to visit these places. Thanks for the excellent video!
Would be interesting to see your take on fishnet base layers. From my experience, it depends on how much one sweats; if one sweats heavily like myself it is an absolute game changer and by far the best way to go. Just understand it is the first layer of a system that will continue to move moisture away from you. For example, I avoid 100% merino layers because I can easily saturate them and they do not dry well after that (merino/synthetic blend are better but less than ideal). Alpaca is far superior for me. Alpha fabric mid layers also work well. In either case, a highly breathable but wind blocking shell then has to top it off. For a person like myself, Goretex (or any similar) always fails miserably because with any level of exertion they wet out from the inside. Like a sleep system (I’m a huge long time fan of ZenBivy), it’s the parts working together that make the whole function well.
Air travel camping/backpacking/hotel logistics are crazy, but very doable. I’ve managed, but yes, needed the expensive rental car that sits idle at the trailhead on those days. Great vid!
It's a good place to browse if you need to buy something really pricey. I bought a -20F winter sleeping bag for $250, normally $900 and it had been used only once and was in perfect condition!
You're a great teacher for all ages, young to old, on getting out and backpacking on the trail! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! All the best of success to you!
Hey Eric! I also wrote a few hikes for Backpacker back in the 2010's, including Dolly Sods in West Virginia as well as a few hikes up here in Maine. Keep it up!
Is there a natural wool having a unique warmth measured to be eight times warmer than lambswool and also without lanolin so it does not trigger the same allergies as most wool can and is lightweight, soft, and is popular for pain relief in chronic conditions such as arthritis?
Hi Eric, love your videos! This might be off topic, but I work for Jackson's convenience stores, and I know in my area right now, with the rewards, you can get 1-liter Smart Water bottles for $1.00. I know they have stores in Arizona, but I'm not sure where. Probably, all the major cities. In my area, they run about $3.50. I'm just a cashier, but hey, save some money!
i do let the algorithm play videos in the background... and as my wife and i have recently gotten into short backpacking trips.. we do sometimes give you free views with high engagement without even seeing the video haha.
You are my favorite "mystery ranch pack justifier we have at home". haha In a world where most of the pack space seems to trend hard to the ultralight, or hard to the 'heavy duty but also heavy', a lot of the MR civilian outdoor, hunting, and EDC line struck a fine balance right in the middle of weight/performance/price. Especially with the way the adjustable futura yoke and strap design worked on (many) of their bags - NOBODY else has that. I agree it will be a crying shame (dare I say, a downright travesty) to have them discontinue all of these packs. Although perhaps their civ line up could use a little bit of a trim, and an occasional re-design/design update... But otherwise... I also hope, if they are kept, they aren't totally redesigned into "lifestyle brand wear" by Yeti... lol
Amazing to know you came to Patagonia. I'm wondering how was your experience with lightweight gear, as the wind here doesn't allow you to compromise much in terms of sturdiness and readiness for rain and snow. We don't get many of the brands you guys have in the US over here, but the learnings from your channel have been super helpful to me to improve my gear.
Can't wait for the Patagonia videos Eric! I'm going to Patagonia, The Lakes District & Easter Island in February and doing most of the hikes that you did as well as some of the other parks. I didn't realize that you also went to NAU (I went mostly for the skiing).
Eric man, I love your channel. I obviously followed you when you hosted Backpacking TV. Love your content and the experience you bring to the backpacking community. Yea man, feel free to branch out with your content. We’d love to hear about other areas you’re interested in. Thank you for sharing your experience in Patagonia. 🙌🙌
I’d like to see someone purchase the consumer side of MR and continue that legacy. But sometimes a brand just goes by the wayside and isn’t part of the market anymore. Remember Dana Designs? Gary Fisher bikes?
So sad I didn't send my question. Who is the influence for your hair styles, you or your partner, or do you have a great hairdresser. Or do you just copy DB, no not Dan becker but David Beckham.
Hehe. I love this. I started cutting his hair during Covid and haven’t stopped. We did a crazy haircut for a Viking party and ever since then we kept playing with various styles. I’m having a blast 🤣🙌🏻
Maybe I’m new here but what did you do in television? I work in camera dept and I’ve noticed quite a lot of overlap in the lifestyle of film and backpacking
About cameras, which would you recommend for beginners, for shooting photos mainly? I have been looking at a Sony A6400, or some from Canon or Nikon, but don’t know which ones are good for photos of landscapes.
Nice video Eric! Thanks for answering all those questions. Would love for Yeti to continue with public bags for backpackers, which seems a bit possible with the new bags they released, but who knows. Also, what jacket are you wearing in this video from Outdoor?
I really hope Mystery Ranch keeps making backpacking packs. It's kind of all a mystery (heyo) at the moment. And the black jacket is the Outdoor Vitals Vario. It's a wonderful jacket! alnk.to/dWdemwP
How can I get my hands on one the Zenbivy -5 degree quilts? I have heard all this hype about the company, but have not seen ANY reviews, videos, etc. on anything within those temperatures. I live in an area where we are within the -20 to 10 degree Fahrenheit range for a good 7 months out of the year. I am highly skeptical of these bags and am not willing to purchase one until it is proven worthy.
Four season tent? Mine isn't even usable for four months a year unless it's unusually cold. It's might be a three month tent......definitely NOT four seasons.
It's strange when someone says they went hiking in Patagonia, it's a huge area most of which is desert and steppes and not mountainous at all, Can you get more specific? It's like if someone says they hiked the western United States.. Like ok that doesn't tell me anything.
Eric, if you don't mind my asking, is your (very unjust) record affecting your ability to travel to other countries? It makes me so mad that you were treated that way.
So far it has not impacted me in that way. I do wonder if it will if I ever apply for a work visa in another country. That's where I could really see it coming in to play.
@@eric_hanson Thank you for the response. I know it doesn't change anything to say this, but I really am so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad to hear it hasn't caused any further problems. 🙏
I also use the radix 57 for winter backpacking, also, if you don’t have a 4-season tent, if you can, choose a camp site lower and non-exposed. Maybe in the woods. Pile snow around the edge to keep wind out of the bottom where your sleeping and it keeps the wind from shaking the tent as much.
I cannot stress enough how much we would enjoy content about your various interests. I think you’re the coolest, and Would love to see Earthship content and whatever else your getting into!
aww shucks, thank you so much! Well, some of those videos will come in time. I think I felt some pressure in my first year to keep things almost exclusively about backpacking related stuff. But I'm glad to hear you're interested in other things!
Since you mentioned the Govee thermometer, I have a "non-backpacking gear that you have for backpacking used for non-backpacking" story of one of those saving my ass, had power out for a stretch after a big storm recently and had the presence of mind to dig out my govee from the backpacking stash and toss it in my fridge door when the power went out, which means even though I was past the official excess-of-caution hours recommendation for throwing away all your perishables I was able to look at the graph and see that it had never gone above safe cold storage temps. Avoided throwing away more than the device's price worth of perfectly good food there so a definite win!
Yeah I bet you saved a ton of money! Great use case!
I also have been storing mine in the freezer when not backpacking! We tend to lose power a few times in the winter so I am hoping it will save me like it saved you!
I also use the radix 57 for winter backpacking, also, if you don’t have a 4-season tent, if you can, choose a camp site lower and non-exposed. Maybe in the woods. Pile snow around the edge to keep wind out of the bottom where your sleeping and it keeps the wind from shaking the tent as much.
I love to see this guy test Hillebergs. They’re on another level when it comes to snow camping. You can get the Nallo which is huge and it’s only 2kg/ 4lbs
This is true! One time I was camping in Sweden with a friend who had a Hilleberg tent, we got caught in a surprise winter storm. His tent held up just fine while mine wilted pathetically (granted it was exceptionally brutal wind). I've never had one of my own but I would love a 4 lb Hilleberg tent!
@ ah that’s awesome! I’d love for them to reach out and give you one. They last for a lifetime if taken care of. Bomb proof and great for chilling out inside of during a storm. The Nallo is a no groaner imo. It’s much larger than their others and is still one of the lightest. You can cook in the vestibule too.
Also I love your videos. You seem like a good dude
Mystery Ranch will be missed greatly by the hunting community.
did they shut down????
@@nelsonraleyYeti bought out the company, they're keeping Mystery Ranch for the military and fire contracts, everything else is being subsumed into the Yeti brand
@@nelsonraley They are not shut down. But MR was bought by Yeti and it's unclear what's going to happen. Mystery Ranch has a robust military pack division and I wouldn't be shocked if that was Yeti's motivation to buying the company and they'll phase out the rest of the consumer goods. But we're still probably a year away from really seeing what Yeti will do with Mystery Ranch.
I think it’s the end of MR. Yeti is one of those companies that gobbles up smaller companies and turns their products into a cheap profit machine. Their overpriced cups are literally no better than any other brand. Their coolers are no better than coolers half the price.
I’m not convinced they get rid of their hunting packs. And I suspect their hiking packs will simply be rebranded as a yeti.
Eric, thanks for sharing your adventures and time with all of us. Look forward to hearing about your Patagonia trip.
Mystery ranch is great for me I feel like a light frameless backpack isn’t good for more than 20 pounds, and a mystery ranch type bag actually feels lighter when there’s more weight. I go with my gf and usually carry a lot of her stuff and I end up at 30 pounds with food and water.
Argentina ❤ best country to do trekking
I was just thinking to myself that I hadn’t seen a video from you in a while, so I was happy to see this pop up! Glad to hear Patagonia was a good trip. Cheers!
Just got some of the Brynje “fishnet” baselayers (along with some alpha baselayers as well) and WOW. I’m surprised so far! They are WEIRDLY warm (the Brynje). Haven’t had a chance to put it to use in the field, but we are going hiking over Christmas so I’m definitely going to take them and see. We keep our house frigid though and I felt oddly warm with them on! My husband sweats terribly so I got him a Brynje top and we will see if it helps him to not be soaked. I’ve heard great things!
Honestly, the Dagger has been my tent of choice in rough conditions. Not that I would have huge pile of tents to choose from but my ultralights aren’t compatible when the tough gets going. The Dagger ( pre-Osmo ) has been abused but it’s asking for more. Every time
Off to check out your recs, but if you have a chance you should go hiking in Taiwan! The Taroko Gorge is worth the plane ride, plus all the good food. You'll find the hiking community there really friendly with some different challenges in terms of gear!
could you please try the rapid raft?! i was really interested in it because its a 4 pound backpacking boat, but hadn't seen many reviews, and i trust your gear reviews!
Love the Q and A. Thank you for all you do.
Eric, thank you for highlighting places in South America. My wife and I live in SA and we agree it's worth the trip to visit these places. Thanks for the excellent video!
I hope you do a review on the new -5 degree zenbivy system!
Would be interesting to see your take on fishnet base layers. From my experience, it depends on how much one sweats; if one sweats heavily like myself it is an absolute game changer and by far the best way to go. Just understand it is the first layer of a system that will continue to move moisture away from you. For example, I avoid 100% merino layers because I can easily saturate them and they do not dry well after that (merino/synthetic blend are better but less than ideal). Alpaca is far superior for me. Alpha fabric mid layers also work well. In either case, a highly breathable but wind blocking shell then has to top it off. For a person like myself, Goretex (or any similar) always fails miserably because with any level of exertion they wet out from the inside. Like a sleep system (I’m a huge long time fan of ZenBivy), it’s the parts working together that make the whole function well.
This is helpful! Yeah I've got a winter trip coming up and I'm curious about fishnets. This is a good way to think about it.
Patagonia is absolutely beautiful - the weather is extremely changeable though. I'd love to go back .Really useful video .
It's one of the most beautiful places on the planet! I love it so much.
Air travel camping/backpacking/hotel logistics are crazy, but very doable. I’ve managed, but yes, needed the expensive rental car that sits idle at the trailhead on those days. Great vid!
im so stoked for the Pati vids!
I have 80% confidence you will enjoy them!
Thank you for the great video! Much appreciated!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the geartrade tip...I like what I see (+the rest of your great content)
It's a good place to browse if you need to buy something really pricey. I bought a -20F winter sleeping bag for $250, normally $900 and it had been used only once and was in perfect condition!
Ahhhhh! I'm super into Earthships too!! I would watch any and all content you ever make about Earthships.
You're a great teacher for all ages, young to old, on getting out and backpacking on the trail! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us! All the best of success to you!
I’m unsatisfied… jokes! Can’t wait for the Patagonia content
I'm so sorry random internet commenter!
Unhinged title for a Q&A lol.
It's all in good fun. Hopefully others see it that way!
@eric_hanson I'm not mad about it lol.
Hey Eric! I also wrote a few hikes for Backpacker back in the 2010's, including Dolly Sods in West Virginia as well as a few hikes up here in Maine. Keep it up!
What is an equivalent backpack to the Bridger 65L?
Is there a natural wool having a unique warmth measured to be eight times warmer than lambswool and also without lanolin so it does not trigger the same allergies as most wool can and is lightweight, soft, and is popular for pain relief in chronic conditions such as arthritis?
Hi Eric, love your videos! This might be off topic, but I work for Jackson's convenience stores, and I know in my area right now, with the rewards, you can get 1-liter Smart Water bottles for $1.00. I know they have stores in Arizona, but I'm not sure where. Probably, all the major cities. In my area, they run about $3.50. I'm just a cashier, but hey, save some money!
i do let the algorithm play videos in the background... and as my wife and i have recently gotten into short backpacking trips.. we do sometimes give you free views with high engagement without even seeing the video haha.
You are my favorite "mystery ranch pack justifier we have at home". haha
In a world where most of the pack space seems to trend hard to the ultralight, or hard to the 'heavy duty but also heavy', a lot of the MR civilian outdoor, hunting, and EDC line struck a fine balance right in the middle of weight/performance/price. Especially with the way the adjustable futura yoke and strap design worked on (many) of their bags - NOBODY else has that.
I agree it will be a crying shame (dare I say, a downright travesty) to have them discontinue all of these packs.
Although perhaps their civ line up could use a little bit of a trim, and an occasional re-design/design update...
But otherwise...
I also hope, if they are kept, they aren't totally redesigned into "lifestyle brand wear" by Yeti... lol
Amazing to know you came to Patagonia. I'm wondering how was your experience with lightweight gear, as the wind here doesn't allow you to compromise much in terms of sturdiness and readiness for rain and snow.
We don't get many of the brands you guys have in the US over here, but the learnings from your channel have been super helpful to me to improve my gear.
I chose to bring my beefiest 2P tent and it still only barely survived!
@@eric_hanson thanks! If I may ask about clothing - did your typical clothing system worked or did you have to add anything extra or change something?
Can't wait for the Patagonia videos Eric! I'm going to Patagonia, The Lakes District & Easter Island in February and doing most of the hikes that you did as well as some of the other parks. I didn't realize that you also went to NAU (I went mostly for the skiing).
Amazing. Sounds like a great trip! Lumberjack fo life!
Eric man, I love your channel. I obviously followed you when you hosted Backpacking TV. Love your content and the experience you bring to the backpacking community. Yea man, feel free to branch out with your content. We’d love to hear about other areas you’re interested in. Thank you for sharing your experience in Patagonia. 🙌🙌
You're here from the way back! Thank you!
Hi Eric. Great video. If you have time, take a look the nu27 headlamp.
Super cool video man! Been a minute but love the personal touch as always :)
I’d like to see someone purchase the consumer side of MR and continue that legacy. But sometimes a brand just goes by the wayside and isn’t part of the market anymore. Remember Dana Designs? Gary Fisher bikes?
I hope it endures! Dana Designs basically became Mystery Ranch, same guy.
So sad I didn't send my question.
Who is the influence for your hair styles, you or your partner, or do you have a great hairdresser. Or do you just copy DB, no not Dan becker but David Beckham.
Hehe. I love this. I started cutting his hair during Covid and haven’t stopped. We did a crazy haircut for a Viking party and ever since then we kept playing with various styles. I’m having a blast 🤣🙌🏻
Maybe I’m new here but what did you do in television? I work in camera dept and I’ve noticed quite a lot of overlap in the lifestyle of film and backpacking
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My frame pack is about 80 liters. If it does not fit I could not carry it anyway.
Don’t get the BRIDGER. get the radix, the cup holders on the bridger are soooooo tiny. Really good otherwise but it’s a dealbreaker for me.
About cameras, which would you recommend for beginners, for shooting photos mainly? I have been looking at a Sony A6400, or some from Canon or Nikon, but don’t know which ones are good for photos of landscapes.
Nice video Eric! Thanks for answering all those questions.
Would love for Yeti to continue with public bags for backpackers, which seems a bit possible with the new bags they released, but who knows.
Also, what jacket are you wearing in this video from Outdoor?
I really hope Mystery Ranch keeps making backpacking packs. It's kind of all a mystery (heyo) at the moment. And the black jacket is the Outdoor Vitals Vario. It's a wonderful jacket! alnk.to/dWdemwP
@ definitely hope that too! 😂. Thanks for the jacket! Will try to get one when there are discounts
what if I watch at two time speed? does it count as the same view time?
How can I get my hands on one the Zenbivy -5 degree quilts? I have heard all this hype about the company, but have not seen ANY reviews, videos, etc. on anything within those temperatures. I live in an area where we are within the -20 to 10 degree Fahrenheit range for a good 7 months out of the year. I am highly skeptical of these bags and am not willing to purchase one until it is proven worthy.
Would you consider publishing your itinerary? Hoping to go in 2 years.
For the whole trip? Or just where we camped in El Chalten / Glaciers National Park?
Yay! New video!
You waited patiently, thank you!
@@eric_hanson Thank YOU! Merry Christmas to you and your wife! 🎄
my backpack fits on the floor of the trailer that is hitched to my Snowcat .... actually it fits in between the heater and twin bunk next to the head
ha! Well that's one way to do winter travel!
Four season tent? Mine isn't even usable for four months a year unless it's unusually cold. It's might be a three month tent......definitely NOT four seasons.
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Walk Kungsleden it takes about a month in slow phase, it's 450km 280 miles
It's strange when someone says they went hiking in Patagonia, it's a huge area most of which is desert and steppes and not mountainous at all, Can you get more specific? It's like if someone says they hiked the western United States.. Like ok that doesn't tell me anything.
fair point! I went to El Chalten and Torres Del Paine. But yeah, Patagonia is massive!
40 minutes!?!? Are you kidding me?!?! Well I suppose your analytics just got a bit higher 😣 But don’t expect this again!
Eric, if you don't mind my asking, is your (very unjust) record affecting your ability to travel to other countries? It makes me so mad that you were treated that way.
So far it has not impacted me in that way. I do wonder if it will if I ever apply for a work visa in another country. That's where I could really see it coming in to play.
@@eric_hanson Thank you for the response. I know it doesn't change anything to say this, but I really am so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad to hear it hasn't caused any further problems. 🙏
That's not a jeep!
It's a Jeep Renegade. But it has none of the heart of a real Jeep!
It is just a Fiat Panda disguised as a Jeep 😂😂😂
The new UA-cam mobile UI is so terrible.
I'm not a fan of it either.
@eric_hanson 😂
Why do you feel the need for clickbait titles like this? I'm sorry, but you force me to unsubscribe to your channel. I did really enjoy your content.
Then you haven't been in Norway my man
I have not. I would love to though!
@eric_hanson you have a Scandinavian name you must have family here.
@@Fenrir.Gleipnir according to an Uncle who took a deep dive into family history I come from a line of Hansons from Telemark, Norway.
I also use the radix 57 for winter backpacking, also, if you don’t have a 4-season tent, if you can, choose a camp site lower and non-exposed. Maybe in the woods. Pile snow around the edge to keep wind out of the bottom where your sleeping and it keeps the wind from shaking the tent as much.