I would like to point out that for the one billionth time Miranda forgot her spork in this video. 😂 It’s the Sea to Summit Alpha Long Spork, if anyone is wondering.
Gosh Darn! Lol Btw… I won the prize giveaway from her live show and haven’t heard from you. I sent an email and responded to the announcement of the two winners, but haven’t had a response yet. Maybe you didn’t get my email? Thanks so much! 💙🐦
Pillow Tip: The Filo Has a loop on each side. Buy some small bungee cord 1/16 inch and tie a portion on each loop and then loop it over your sleeping pad. This is what I do and my pillow never moves.
Nothing helps me feel more refreshed than just washing grime and sweat and dirt off my face, its such a quick easy way to re-energize you when you can't take a full shower or nap, so I absolutely don't question a good washcloth and soap or wipe in the pack.
Me too. Face and hands must be clean. I also carry a tiny nail brush that weighs only 5.4g, and a folding comb/hair brush that weighs 13.6g. Makes me feel civilised! 😄
I'm impressed at how much the weight of backpacking gear has come down in the couple decades I've been away from the hobby. That 17-18lb dry weight would've been doubled in the late 90s to early 2000s. Technology and innovation have been truly kind to us. Great video, you've got great camera presence and a nice way to present your stuff. Glad I found the channel. 👍
I want to thank you guys for not putting constant music behind your video's. As a neurodivergent person, it's often hard for me to watch video's with constant music in the background. It makes it hard to follow what someone is saying as it can be very distracting for us. I know this is also the case for some people with hearing difficulties. So thanks for not falling into the trend of always needing music. You guys are awesome.
Just a shout out- you don’t need an apostrophe when you use plural. If you are doing plural possessive then you might. Videos = plural. Video’s = singular possessive: video’s creator. Videos’ = plural possessive. The 3 videos’ launch date will be simultaneous.
Cool to see you're giving the X-Mid a try! I hope it works well. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I also have a new pitching video on my UA-cam channel that has a lot of good tips on getting it set up. - Dan
Took my X-Mid 1 out this summer for the first time and it was the best! My mom’s Big Agnes blew over in the wind and was soaked the next morning. Mine was dry and no wind issues even though our tents were less than 3 ft apart. Great tent and plenty of space. Even fit my REI chair with my pack on it in the vestibule.
This tent has made its way over the pond to the UK. The one thing that has stopped me buying it has been the pitching (from what Ive seen on YT) so I will now have a look at the new video. Many thanks for putting it together.
Love that little toiletry bag! I’ve been trying to figure out ways to make toiletry-ing easier at camp. I wonder if thats a video you would consider doing? Like, when you use your soap, how how do you pack it back up after, how far from the tent do you do it, etc. If anyone on the crew uses contacts, what is their system for carrying in the solution and glasses, how do they clean their hands before taking them out, etc. Maybe just me but contacts are one of the most stressful things for me at camp 😂
Yes! Contacts and glasses are totally stressing me out. I'm going to try asking the eye doctor for ones I can wear on a 3-day trip. Usually, I take them out every night, but figuring out how to have really clean hands while camping is a problem.
I came here to say that Durston gear is loved by so many for a reason and that Dan is great about answering questions. I also saw that he has already commented on this video. The man must never sleep.
50 yr old with decades of hiking under my boots. Made the switch to a quilt this year(ZenBivy) mostly due to Miranda and a few of the other other YT folks. That plus the tensor, saves so much weight and was insanely comfy on a late Sept. Yosemite trip. If you are a restless side sleeper, this is your jam.
durston devotée here! i’ve been using and loving it for years! i hope you enjoy it! but if there’s anything you’d like to changed, dan is incredibly open to feedback. happy hiking!
I watched the "how to pack your backpack" video before my first backpacking trip 7 years ago! Over the years I evolved from a traditional backpacker to a hybrid backpacker (half ultralight gear half traditional backpacking gear!). It's so fun to see you going through the same process over the past few months 😊 thank you for the videos and for making everyone feel comfortable in the outdoors 😊
So with your pillow, put it on your sleeping pad and the put a shirt over the pad and pillow like a hat! The pillow stays in place, doesn’t fly off when your on the top bunk in shelters haha…and it then feels like it has a pillow case on it! Soooo comfy 😊
Okay Im in PDX and just need you to hold a beginner hike and camp trip.. YES and THANK YOU :) I binge your videos but none of my friends hike and camp ...soosooo ready! Thank you for the content!
I feel like the channel is seriously hitting a stride! There’s a acquired confidence and familiarity im picking up from you. It’s like you know who you are, and who the channel is and that’s exactly what you’re providing. Well done!
I saw a few other people mention it but wanted to add my support for the Zen Bivvy fast sheet to stop your pillow sliding off the matress, absolute game changer and only adds 80 -110g depending on the size you use. The fabric also feels way nicer to sleep on than being straight on the matress!
To stretch the temperature rating of my 20deg quilt, I also got a fairly inexpensive 50deg synthetic, wide over quilt. Layering these two allows the temp rating to be extra 10deg lower, ie becomes 10deg quilt. Perfect for winter camping!
Would love to see a video of you explaining what to look for in a new set of trekking poles! What height you need, folding vs extending (are folding ones just one height?!), weight, grip material, etc. I cant tell if theyre all just so similar it doesnt really matter, or if there are red flags to avoid. It's all so overwhelming!
Folding trekking poles generally have fixed sized bottom segments but there's a section at the top (once everything is screwed/attached together) that is adjustable. So, still adjustable, but possibly not as much as some extending trekking poles. The advantage is that when folded up, they are usually shorter than extending trekking poles, so can fit inside a pack more easily. (As demonstrated by how Miranda was not able to use the standard trekking pole holder on her pack and just put them in the side pocket.) Like you could fit it inside a day hiking pack so that there's fewer things on the outside that could catch on stuff, but still have the poles with you if you end up wanting to use them.
P Style + Kula Cloth on a retractable badge clip has been a HUGE game changer on the trail, especially when it’s cold out or there are lots of bugs out where I don’t want to pull my pants down
Here in western Europe there's a nice gadget called Uribag, available for both men and women. Foldable and reusable container with spout and cap. Stands on its own when filled. So really useful inside a tent (or car)
@@e.k.4508 How does it stack up against regular female urinal devices, such as the one she showed in this video? I have tried a few and they didn't work for me, despite trying repeatedly, but always willing to give a new device a try in the hope that it works. It would be so convenient when hiking or backpacking.
@@Ekinnajay I can't compare. But the Uribag seems fine, although I'm worried about the materials of the cap. It already has a crack in the cap after two uses so I doubt the durability. It can also not stand on its own ... What I like though is the all-in-one system
I noticed that you had outer layers for inclement weather, but no change of clothes, even socks and undies. Some people wear the same clothes multiple days when backpacking, while others change every day. You must also be prepared for falling in a stream, etc. What is your recommendation on clothing? Also, do you use booties/sandals while at camp?
In my experience a base layer dedicated for sleep is the only change of clothes most weight conscience hikers bring. Maybe an extra pair of socks or 2.
I am a big Durston fan, that tent is awesome. You should try the Kakwa 55 pack. I feel flash 55 folks get too attached to their pack. :) - A Zpacks summer quilt in conjunction with that EE quilt will make your setup 4 seasons without a bunch of extra OZs - I use an OV extended head pillow, with a exped mega pillow for a body pillow and a mesh bag of extra clothing between my knees - I really like the rei helix wide pad (I think it is super comfy) - I will spend OZ on a good night sleep - I use Colman soap sheets, I like they are single use vs a multi use bar that you have to store - my daughters use the pee funnel and it works great vs squatting Good luck on the tents virgin voyage.
Trash compactor bags are great as an inexpensive dry bag. We've used them on youth canoe-camping trips, combined with 5-gallon buckets. The trash compactor bags keep gear dry, and the 5-gallon buckets provide physical protection for the trash compactor bags.
We use the zenbivy sheet with the pillow garage at the top to keep our pillows in place. I suppose it is added weight, but my husband and I are very pleased with the whole quilt/sheet system.
@@OlgaWB I think that depends on the temperatures you will experience. We camp early in spring and late into fall. We used to pile on clothing to wear to make up the difference if it got too cold but having bags rated to the temperatures we were out in is a difference maker. We have lighter down bags we have had for years that we use in warmer weather. They are designed to unzip and lay flat like a quilt. I ordered the extra stick-on clips from zenbivy and laid one of the down bags on top of the system, the pads and sheet in place. Then I placed the clips to the correct locations and now we have a 20 degree system and a more summertime arrangement. If you are talking about down vs a synthetic fill, well, it’s about weight and if you think you will be in conditions so wet your sleep system will get wet. Wet down is a nightmare. I will say we have never, ever had our bags get wetted through in 40 years of backpacking. Not that it won’t happen. But we are really careful about where we camp and we have a good tent.
I use the fillo pillow and bring a cut out of an anti slip mat about the same size as the pillow! I just roll it up with my sleeping pad to store. It's inexpensive, light, and works fairly well for me :) I love your interactions with Rainer so much lol
Hi Miranda, an easy solution to your pillow situation would be to inflate your fillo pillow, put your buff around it and then thread a pad strap through the underside of your pillow and between the buff and strap it down. I've done this a couple times now and it's worked for me.
Fillo Pillows have a loop on one end, and a tag on the other end that’s essentially a second loop. Get a couple feet of shock cord and tie it to both ends to make a pad strap for a couple bucks.
As a former AT hiker, I don't recommend battery powered headlamps. Lithium AAA batteries are expensive, and the other kinds burn out too quickly. You also need to charge everything else between stops, namely your phone, so more clutch is having a wall charger with enough slots than to have things that are battery powered. I took the Nitecore 25 and it was one of my favorite pieces of gear. I prefer to Hike at night (insomnia / it's cooler) and that little guy did some heavy lifting. BTW, your setup is awesome. You could definately thru hike with it, even though that isn't your goal. I'm always learning from your channel!
Going to second the Nitecore25 headlamp, it’s awesome! For longer trips a good battery bank (Nitecore makes one) and cables along with wall charger to recharge when possible, especially if thru hiking, as you’ll need it for recharging devices (phone, satellite communicator, watch, headlamp, etc.).
What clothes do you pack? How many extra under garments, socks, and layers? Thanks for sharing, Miranda… even though you forgot your spork. 😜 Rainer’s earning his money over there. 😅
I switched to a quilt, and I've always struggled with inflatable pillows. I ended up switching to the Zpacks Ultralight Medium-Plus Pillow. It's basically a dry bag with a layer of super soft fleece on it. You put clothes in it to pad it, and it's big enough that it doesn't really move around.
Thanks for all of the tips. I’m a new Outback owner and wondered why i seemed to have trouble with opening & closing the lift gate. This video answered that question and more. Thanks for another great video, Alex!
Hello Miranda. As a quilt user too, I made a "pillow pocket" for my Fillo with attached straps for my pad. Weighs 66g but, it will not move around and as a tummy sleeper I can put my arm under it too. The top fabric is very much like the Fillos and bottom fabric is ripstop. Stap are webbing and use the same buckles at most pad straps. Let me know if you want the pattern.
Trekology 2.0 inflatable pillow. It comes with a pad strap so you don't lose it. It can be cold in winter though because the air in it gets cold, but if you wrap your hoodie or puffy around it, it works great. I've had mine for several years now. I hope you practiced setting up the X-Mid before youre out in the backcountry! It can be a tricky tent. Ive had a 1P for a couple of years, and hust got a 2P this year. I have a love/hate thing for that tent 😂 I think it's because I failed geometry in school. 😉
Trekology makes a great pillow - I've been using them for a few years and been very happy with them. The valve design is a lot better than other brands I tried out.
Interested to see more on the durston! I know there's endless content on it already, but a little more never hurts 😅 I'm considering getting one to cut down on weight and still have a 2 door option. I love the look of it, and even if I were out alone, being able to wake up, open both sides to see out and around camp or overlook, and still be protected from the bugs is what I'm interested most in for a solo person tent. Also the extra stargazer setup, to pitch only the net in nicer weather, sounds like something I'd enjoy and still be well under half the weight of my current setup.
Quilt user here 🙋🏻♀️ I use the flextail B-shaped pillow and it came with a strap on the back of it. I use a wide pad to keep my elbows off the ground and modified the strap to fit a wide pad. You could sew a strap to the Nemo Fillo to hold it in place on the pad. Or try the Zenbivy Fast sheet. I got one by need to sew a seam on each side to make the pouch smaller. I have the PStyle urinary device and like it so much that I sometimes use it at home. I think I need to keep it and a kula cloth in my bathroom all the time.
Another easy pillow fix is either use your buff (if it's stretchy enough) to slip around the top of your pad like a sleeve, then put your pillow under that, or you can do similar with a zipped up jacket/shirt. Keeps the pillow from sliding off edges and doesn't require any extra gear.
Great review of your cold weather gear, and yes, I saw your Garmin InReach mini too. I am curious about your new tent as well. I did watch the video of the Durston Tent and was really impressed with the ease of set-up, 2-person capacity, and how snow and wind weatherproof it is supposed to be. I saw only one complaint and Dan recommended closely following the new pitching guide video with the link provided which is very detailed and shows how to trouble shoot and do variations to the tent as well, and it is about 18-minutes. I have always been a 4-season tent hiker, so was never real concerned about weight, but for just a little over 2-pounds, I can be flexible. But before I buy, I will wait to see how you like it. But another "but" Miranda, I would highly recommend watching the video and practice set-up prior to going out.
For the pillow situation, I slide my pillow into a neck buff/gaiter then I use a elastic pad strap from enlightenedequipment sliding through the buff behind the pillow. Strapping this around my sleeping pad to be secured. Another alternative is velcro but that will require you to stick the velcro onto the sleeping pad and pillow.
For the pillow: I haven't seen many other comments suggesting this, but you can add velcro to the pillow and the mat. Sea to Summit even have a special type of velcro that they include with their mats and pillows (I haven't actually tried it but it seems great). If the pillow strap is still a bit slippy or you're someone who really tosses and turns this could be an extra step more secure.
I like to bring the Nalgene when it gets cold too. After you fill it with hot water you can wrap your wet socks around it to help dry. I bring the old school HDPE version. It's softer but lighter and you can still fill it with hot water.
@Justin Outdoors has some good recommendations on pillows that work well with the quilt that stay place with pad straps, haven’t actually tested any myself yet!
Here in the PNW I layer a 40° EE Apex Convert quilt over my EE down 20° Enigma. This combo manages moisture very well and keeps the down quilt fluffy. I’ve had this to 15° and felt very warm. I imagine I could take it to 0°. I wear EE synthetic booties, EE synthetic pants, a 150 gsm alpha direct hoody, merino wool gloves, and merino wool beanie.
Yaaassss! The Soto windmaster is my favorite too! I also have the msr whisper light universal stove which is great too 👌 I've always been a hiker and have loved nature but I am missing the only category that is a necessity for me... Which is a tent and just sleeping stuff I'll need lmaooo I also love bike touring! I can't wait for the day that I could afford to get my sleeping category together because then I'll be all set to go! Thanks for your great channel I live vicariously through you until then! 😆👌🧿🧿❤️
You should try a Zenbivy fast sheet to contain your pillow and help with drafts. It weighs ~3 ounces. I modified my hammock gear quilt by adding the connection loops and it works great.
Probably my best investment in gear are my Hammock Gear quilts. Haven't gone to ground with the top quilt yet, but really digging the adjustability of the underquilt. Used my 0deg quilt on a high-30s night without being too hot.
This one of my favorite channels So many things and feelings! My mom set up a container like how u use ur bear...so 🧡 The way u...just put sleepbag in 😺genius! Your experience and positivity ✨️ thanx!
Have watched tons of your videos. Not sure why I'm just now subscribing. Made some meal cozies tonight from one of your How to make your own gear videos. Your videos are fun. Thanks!!!
I really enjoy taking a massage ball with me, its a comfort thing but it helps with sore feet, legs and back! And it functions as a fidget toy while cooking
A note about the lightload towel, I would recommend unpackaging it (you'll need to use a little bit of water to unravel it) and then sending it through the wash at least once. It will be kind of stiff and awkward the first time you use it. It won't be unusable, but a little less effective because of the water you'll have to use to unspool it. I am so in love with lightload towels that at home I have replaced my cotton towels with their full size ones because they are so much more absorbant. Especially great as a hair towel because it isn't as bulky as cotton and does a way better job. Also, it is the GOAT gym towel!
I really enjoyed your video and I loved that top quilt and the different options you have for the different sizes and I found what I needed and I like and bought me one. So Thank You very much, Love the channel and your attitude.
I just got and used the Zenbivy sleep system (sheet and quilt) and the hood on the sheet does a great job of holding my Fillo in place and doubles as extra warmth for my head if needed.
I was scrolling comments to see if anyone else said Zenbivy. I love mine! I have the light system and it's so handy for not having to chase down my pillow.
@@bleheckman I've been curious about the item, too, since ads for it are all over my FB and IG feeds these days. I keep finding good reviews for ZenBivy, but it's a major investment, so I'm still cautious.....
I'd love to see you try out the Amok Dramur Hammock. I just used it at 30 degrees with their winterlight pad (R5 insulation) and was perfectly warm. Hammocks changed my love of hiking as I'd always wake up in pain in a tent, but I sleep comfortably in the Dramur and sleep reasonably flat and on my side all night. Game changer for me. I'd love to see more people use it!
My pillow is a simple inflatable pillow placed inside a queen sized pillowcase. I put in in (inflated) across the sewn end then the rest of the case goes under my torso so it doesn't travel. I use the pillow case for a number of other things as well. Pre filter for muddy water before filtering, laundry bag for my fine washables and so on.
My trick with the pillow situation is to get a pillow that allows for a strap which goes around the pad. I use the exped megapillow, but adding your own pad strap loops to pillows is easy too.
Lately, I’ve been using the new Outdoor Vitals pillow and I attach a line lock that wraps around a sleeping pad and the pillow is nonslip. It’s been great.
Seventeen pounds is pretty awesome. I’m used to a thirty pound backpack, with a 3L water bladder, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, Sea To Summit inflatable pillow, R.E.I. backpacking chair, and some food. We’ve been depending on the bear boxes at the campsites in Big Bend N.P. We did encounter a juvenile brown bear a couple of years ago on the Laguna Meadow Trail, but it was not really interested in us our our gear. I’m more concerned about the panthers there in the Chisos Mountains than the bears. Thanks for the run-down of your gear. You’ve got some great ideas. Happy Trails!
P-style, Gnara pants (changes everything!), tushy travel bidet (5.3 oz wt) for your poop kit consideration. Gnara pants, are well made, and they unzip from stem to stern-you never have to squat to pee again, the p-style really isn't necessary after you get the hang of it either-that much less weight! Another excellent addition to poop kit is BORSALI Paper Soap Sheets. To clean your hands after and before food prep. They are super light sheets that dissolve with a tiny amount of water.
I use the Nemo Fillo with a quilt as well. I added a piece of shock cord to the loop on one side and the label on the other so it stopped falling off the sleeping pad at night.
Hey Miranda, I love your videos! Do you have a video of what is in your first aid kit? I would love to see what you have and how much of each item you pack.
I put my pillow into a buff and use a cord to weave thru the buff and underneath my pad. I use the zpacks pillow attachment cord, but any bungee string should work.
Pillow: I’ve found putting my buff over the pillow and using a connector attachment through the buff and under the mat it stays in place for the most part. I actually use the clip attachment from my quilt that I don’t use with the quilt.
Big sky inflatable pillow inside buff. Can use the top strap from quilt in loop through buff to hold pillow to pad if desired. Just got my Xmid pro 2+ 👍
I sewed a fitted sheet (very light wt material) with a sewn in flap for my pillow so it doesnt fall of the end of my sleeping matt...it works great, means i dont need a liner for my quilt as well
I love the Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight pillow because it is so comfortable and yet packs down absolutely tiny. Sea to Summit includes "hook-and-loop patches" with their pads but I have good luck using adhesive velcro patches to hold the pillow in place. Outdoor Vitals just released a cheaper pillow that still packs down very small, the Ultralight Non-Slip Stretch Pillow. I got one recently when they were on sale just after release and it seems like a very good product. They have a flap on each side of the pillow with a grommet in each flap so you can use cord to attach the pillow to your pad. On the back of the pillow there is a grid of non slip rubber dots which seems to do a pretty good job of keeping it from slipping without attaching anything. I have not tested this one yet but am looking forward to it. Still, I just love the Aeros Ultralight so much that I will probably usually stick with it.
I have seen some hikers stuff their Nemo Fillo pillow inside their buff and then run a thin line through the buff and around the sleeping pad to hold it in place. This allows you to use your favorite pillow and hold it in place with a quilt. You are already packing the buff and the line weighs only a few grams.
I’m super curious about the redesigned flash 55. I have used the old version for 4 years now. Every once in a while I will trade packs while hiking with friends. Every time they don’t want to give it back even though most of them have lighter packs than I do.
Pillow solutions? I’m loving my Big Agnes sleep system (Rapide SL pad and Anvil Horn 15 sleeping bag) - as there’s a fantastic pillow barn that keeps a pillow perfectly in place, and the sleeping bag / quilt hybrid fits over the pad like a sock.
Great video, thanks. For a good pillow try the new Outdoor Vitals non-slip pillow with pad strap connections. Inflate it 85%-ish, wrap your buff around it...bliss comfort. And it’s SUPER light, plus packs down to nothing.
That’s ok I recently changed out a lot of gear I’ve been using since the 70’s. A thirty to forty pound pack I was lugging around went down to just over 20 pounds but that’s with a lot of stuff I don’t always bring. I was amazed at the lightness of everything. My 7 pound tent went to just over 2 pounds. My tired “self inflating” OG thermarest I finally put to rest with a Big Agnus again like 1/2 the weight. I don’t care if I’ve got the lightest stuff or not, I’ve cut so much weight off from what I had that my whole body sings for joy when I put my new pack on.
Put a strap on your pillow and it will stay in place on your sleeping pad while you're sleeping!!! There are a few pillows that come with one, like the Trekology 2.0, but there are also kits to add straps or you can DIY it with some bungee cord and if your pillow has a tie off point. Also, truly top notch contributions from the editing. Always enjoy hearing Rainer from behind the camera. You guys crack me up. I told myself I would not buy any more gear this year but GOSH DARN IT--
I use the ZenBivy Light Bed. All the benefits of a quilt and a sleeping bag together, including a hood for my pillow, which is the Thermarest compressible size regular.
I had a liner with a hood at the top that was big enough to flip over my fillo and the top of my nemo tensor. It kept it in place pretty well and if you have an extra quilt strap it'd keep it pretty snug. Bonus bit is that the liner would keep the pillow clean from my dirty self lol.
Put the Buff over your pillow of choice (mine is the Big Sky DreamSleeper, weighs under 2oz) and then use some shock cord to tie it to your sleeping pad. Alternatively, you can zip up your jacket around your sleeping pad with your pillow inside it.
Nice vid, always good to reassess gear…change items out. The only thing that kind had me thinking, was putting tent lights in bear canister with food/smellies…that would worry me with scent transfer and bears.🤷♀️
I would like to point out that for the one billionth time Miranda forgot her spork in this video. 😂 It’s the Sea to Summit Alpha Long Spork, if anyone is wondering.
OMG SPORKY I’M SO SORRY
@@MirandaGoesOutside If Charles Dickens were alive today he’d write about your forgotten spork.
Gosh Darn! Lol
Btw… I won the prize giveaway from her live show and haven’t heard from you. I sent an email and responded to the announcement of the two winners, but haven’t had a response yet. Maybe you didn’t get my email? Thanks so much!
💙🐦
@@AT-Bluebird oh shoot!! I'm emailing you now - thanks for following up!!
I’m beginning to believe she doesn’t use a spork at all. In her new quest for ultra light, perhaps she’s using twigs and clam shells….
Pillow Tip: The Filo Has a loop on each side. Buy some small bungee cord 1/16 inch and tie a portion on each loop and then loop it over your sleeping pad. This is what I do and my pillow never moves.
I came here to say this same thing! Rig up a bungee cord to the fillo 🎉
Why not just put the buff around the pillow?
Same
I found that a t-shirt or even a tank slipped over the top of my pad will hold any camp pillow in place.
FWIW Garage Grown Gear has a pillow strap that attaches to your sleeping pad to prevent the pillow from shooting out from under your head at 3am
Nothing helps me feel more refreshed than just washing grime and sweat and dirt off my face, its such a quick easy way to re-energize you when you can't take a full shower or nap, so I absolutely don't question a good washcloth and soap or wipe in the pack.
I feel the same. Usually I just dunk my head!😊
Me too. Face and hands must be clean. I also carry a tiny nail brush that weighs only 5.4g, and a folding comb/hair brush that weighs 13.6g. Makes me feel civilised! 😄
I'm impressed at how much the weight of backpacking gear has come down in the couple decades I've been away from the hobby. That 17-18lb dry weight would've been doubled in the late 90s to early 2000s. Technology and innovation have been truly kind to us.
Great video, you've got great camera presence and a nice way to present your stuff. Glad I found the channel. 👍
Definitely - I remember when a "lightweight" pack was about 40 pounds. It's come a very long way.
I want to thank you guys for not putting constant music behind your video's. As a neurodivergent person, it's often hard for me to watch video's with constant music in the background. It makes it hard to follow what someone is saying as it can be very distracting for us. I know this is also the case for some people with hearing difficulties. So thanks for not falling into the trend of always needing music. You guys are awesome.
💚💚💚 thank you 🙏 and you’re welcome!!
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Just a shout out- you don’t need an apostrophe when you use plural. If you are doing plural possessive then you might. Videos = plural. Video’s = singular possessive: video’s creator. Videos’ = plural possessive. The 3 videos’ launch date will be simultaneous.
@lisaphares2286 seriously?
Please no apostrophes in simple plurals.
Cool to see you're giving the X-Mid a try! I hope it works well. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I also have a new pitching video on my UA-cam channel that has a lot of good tips on getting it set up.
- Dan
Sweeet thank you Dan!! I’m stoked to try it!
Took my X-Mid 1 out this summer for the first time and it was the best! My mom’s Big Agnes blew over in the wind and was soaked the next morning. Mine was dry and no wind issues even though our tents were less than 3 ft apart. Great tent and plenty of space. Even fit my REI chair with my pack on it in the vestibule.
@@karistsolomitis3398 Awesome. Glad to hear it's working well.
This tent has made its way over the pond to the UK. The one thing that has stopped me buying it has been the pitching (from what Ive seen on YT) so I will now have a look at the new video. Many thanks for putting it together.
@@suewheeler5795 Thanks for giving it a look Sue :)
- Dan
Love that little toiletry bag! I’ve been trying to figure out ways to make toiletry-ing easier at camp. I wonder if thats a video you would consider doing? Like, when you use your soap, how how do you pack it back up after, how far from the tent do you do it, etc. If anyone on the crew uses contacts, what is their system for carrying in the solution and glasses, how do they clean their hands before taking them out, etc. Maybe just me but contacts are one of the most stressful things for me at camp 😂
Yes! Contacts and glasses are totally stressing me out. I'm going to try asking the eye doctor for ones I can wear on a 3-day trip. Usually, I take them out every night, but figuring out how to have really clean hands while camping is a problem.
I came here to say that Durston gear is loved by so many for a reason and that Dan is great about answering questions. I also saw that he has already commented on this video. The man must never sleep.
50 yr old with decades of hiking under my boots. Made the switch to a quilt this year(ZenBivy) mostly due to Miranda and a few of the other other YT folks. That plus the tensor, saves so much weight and was insanely comfy on a late Sept. Yosemite trip. If you are a restless side sleeper, this is your jam.
durston devotée here! i’ve been using and loving it for years! i hope you enjoy it! but if there’s anything you’d like to changed, dan is incredibly open to feedback. happy hiking!
I watched the "how to pack your backpack" video before my first backpacking trip 7 years ago! Over the years I evolved from a traditional backpacker to a hybrid backpacker (half ultralight gear half traditional backpacking gear!). It's so fun to see you going through the same process over the past few months 😊 thank you for the videos and for making everyone feel comfortable in the outdoors 😊
So with your pillow, put it on your sleeping pad and the put a shirt over the pad and pillow like a hat! The pillow stays in place, doesn’t fly off when your on the top bunk in shelters haha…and it then feels like it has a pillow case on it! Soooo comfy 😊
I love how much you love the ultra-light puffy jacket. I get second-hand excitement from your enthusiasm.
Okay Im in PDX and just need you to hold a beginner hike and camp trip.. YES and THANK YOU :) I binge your videos but none of my friends hike and camp ...soosooo ready! Thank you for the content!
I feel like the channel is seriously hitting a stride! There’s a acquired confidence and familiarity im picking up from you. It’s like you know who you are, and who the channel is and that’s exactly what you’re providing. Well done!
I saw a few other people mention it but wanted to add my support for the Zen Bivvy fast sheet to stop your pillow sliding off the matress, absolute game changer and only adds 80 -110g depending on the size you use. The fabric also feels way nicer to sleep on than being straight on the matress!
To stretch the temperature rating of my 20deg quilt, I also got a fairly inexpensive 50deg synthetic, wide over quilt. Layering these two allows the temp rating to be extra 10deg lower, ie becomes 10deg quilt. Perfect for winter camping!
Ooo what a great idea!!
Some awesome new changes to your backpacking setup there Miranda 👍 And ya definitely can't beat that base weight. Well done my friend 👍
Would love to see a video of you explaining what to look for in a new set of trekking poles! What height you need, folding vs extending (are folding ones just one height?!), weight, grip material, etc. I cant tell if theyre all just so similar it doesnt really matter, or if there are red flags to avoid. It's all so overwhelming!
Get ones with cork grips. Nothing beats them in the summer when you sweat, and they aren’t as cold in the winter as other materials.
Folding trekking poles generally have fixed sized bottom segments but there's a section at the top (once everything is screwed/attached together) that is adjustable. So, still adjustable, but possibly not as much as some extending trekking poles.
The advantage is that when folded up, they are usually shorter than extending trekking poles, so can fit inside a pack more easily. (As demonstrated by how Miranda was not able to use the standard trekking pole holder on her pack and just put them in the side pocket.) Like you could fit it inside a day hiking pack so that there's fewer things on the outside that could catch on stuff, but still have the poles with you if you end up wanting to use them.
P Style + Kula Cloth on a retractable badge clip has been a HUGE game changer on the trail, especially when it’s cold out or there are lots of bugs out where I don’t want to pull my pants down
I hike and backpack with a gal who swears by her pStyle.
Here in western Europe there's a nice gadget called Uribag, available for both men and women. Foldable and reusable container with spout and cap. Stands on its own when filled. So really useful inside a tent (or car)
@@e.k.4508 How does it stack up against regular female urinal devices, such as the one she showed in this video? I have tried a few and they didn't work for me, despite trying repeatedly, but always willing to give a new device a try in the hope that it works. It would be so convenient when hiking or backpacking.
@@Ekinnajay I can't compare. But the Uribag seems fine, although I'm worried about the materials of the cap. It already has a crack in the cap after two uses so I doubt the durability. It can also not stand on its own ... What I like though is the all-in-one system
I noticed that you had outer layers for inclement weather, but no change of clothes, even socks and undies. Some people wear the same clothes multiple days when backpacking, while others change every day. You must also be prepared for falling in a stream, etc. What is your recommendation on clothing? Also, do you use booties/sandals while at camp?
In my experience a base layer dedicated for sleep is the only change of clothes most weight conscience hikers bring. Maybe an extra pair of socks or 2.
I was curious about a change of clothes also. It is refreshing (though perhaps a luxury) to put on a fresh pair of unders or socks in the morning.
She uses sandals while camping, but didn't show them. A second or even third pair of socks and underwear is advisable
I am a big Durston fan, that tent is awesome. You should try the Kakwa 55 pack. I feel flash 55 folks get too attached to their pack. :)
- A Zpacks summer quilt in conjunction with that EE quilt will make your setup 4 seasons without a bunch of extra OZs
- I use an OV extended head pillow, with a exped mega pillow for a body pillow and a mesh bag of extra clothing between my knees
- I really like the rei helix wide pad (I think it is super comfy) - I will spend OZ on a good night sleep
- I use Colman soap sheets, I like they are single use vs a multi use bar that you have to store
- my daughters use the pee funnel and it works great vs squatting
Good luck on the tents virgin voyage.
There's a reason Flash fans get attached!! It's a great pack, especially for the price. 😀 Love my X-Mids, though! #notacult
Trash compactor bags are great as an inexpensive dry bag. We've used them on youth canoe-camping trips, combined with 5-gallon buckets. The trash compactor bags keep gear dry, and the 5-gallon buckets provide physical protection for the trash compactor bags.
🎉🎉🎉 what great timing! Can add these to my holiday wishlist.
Oh heck yeah!! Let me know what’s top of the list 😁
Your transition into the sponsorship was so good lol. Thanks for the pack update!! You help me figure my stuff out without feeling overwhelmed!! ❤
We use the zenbivy sheet with the pillow garage at the top to keep our pillows in place. I suppose it is added weight, but my husband and I are very pleased with the whole quilt/sheet system.
I was looking at the zenbivy quilts. Can’t figure out which one to pick.
@@OlgaWB I think that depends on the temperatures you will experience. We camp early in spring and late into fall. We used to pile on clothing to wear to make up the difference if it got too cold but having bags rated to the temperatures we were out in is a difference maker.
We have lighter down bags we have had for years that we use in warmer weather. They are designed to unzip and lay flat like a quilt. I ordered the extra stick-on clips from zenbivy and laid one of the down bags on top of the system, the pads and sheet in place. Then I placed the clips to the correct locations and now we have a 20 degree system and a more summertime arrangement.
If you are talking about down vs a synthetic fill, well, it’s about weight and if you think you will be in conditions so wet your sleep system will get wet. Wet down is a nightmare. I will say we have never, ever had our bags get wetted through in 40 years of backpacking. Not that it won’t happen. But we are really careful about where we camp and we have a good tent.
I use the fillo pillow and bring a cut out of an anti slip mat about the same size as the pillow! I just roll it up with my sleeping pad to store. It's inexpensive, light, and works fairly well for me :)
I love your interactions with Rainer so much lol
!! This is SO smart!
Hi Miranda, an easy solution to your pillow situation would be to inflate your fillo pillow, put your buff around it and then thread a pad strap through the underside of your pillow and between the buff and strap it down. I've done this a couple times now and it's worked for me.
Use some shockcord through the loops and strap to your pad 🤷🏿♂️
Fillo Pillows have a loop on one end, and a tag on the other end that’s essentially a second loop. Get a couple feet of shock cord and tie it to both ends to make a pad strap for a couple bucks.
As a former AT hiker, I don't recommend battery powered headlamps. Lithium AAA batteries are expensive, and the other kinds burn out too quickly. You also need to charge everything else between stops, namely your phone, so more clutch is having a wall charger with enough slots than to have things that are battery powered.
I took the Nitecore 25 and it was one of my favorite pieces of gear. I prefer to Hike at night (insomnia / it's cooler) and that little guy did some heavy lifting.
BTW, your setup is awesome. You could definately thru hike with it, even though that isn't your goal. I'm always learning from your channel!
Going to second the Nitecore25 headlamp, it’s awesome! For longer trips a good battery bank (Nitecore makes one) and cables along with wall charger to recharge when possible, especially if thru hiking, as you’ll need it for recharging devices (phone, satellite communicator, watch, headlamp, etc.).
_" I don't recommend battery powered headlamps."_
Got it... I'll start searching antique shops for a carbide lamp.
Looking forward to your review of the Durston tent! The design looks awesome and I've been eyeing it for a while. Curious to see how it works for you.
The rain interlude though
What clothes do you pack? How many extra under garments, socks, and layers? Thanks for sharing, Miranda… even though you forgot your spork. 😜 Rainer’s earning his money over there. 😅
Always rad to see the current pack and how it evolves
I switched to a quilt, and I've always struggled with inflatable pillows. I ended up switching to the Zpacks Ultralight Medium-Plus Pillow. It's basically a dry bag with a layer of super soft fleece on it. You put clothes in it to pad it, and it's big enough that it doesn't really move around.
Thanks for all of the tips. I’m a new Outback owner and wondered why i seemed to have trouble with opening & closing the lift gate. This video answered that question and more.
Thanks for another great video, Alex!
Hello Miranda. As a quilt user too, I made a "pillow pocket" for my Fillo with attached straps for my pad. Weighs 66g but, it will not move around and as a tummy sleeper I can put my arm under it too. The top fabric is very much like the Fillos and bottom fabric is ripstop. Stap are webbing and use the same buckles at most pad straps. Let me know if you want the pattern.
Trekology 2.0 inflatable pillow. It comes with a pad strap so you don't lose it. It can be cold in winter though because the air in it gets cold, but if you wrap your hoodie or puffy around it, it works great. I've had mine for several years now.
I hope you practiced setting up the X-Mid before youre out in the backcountry! It can be a tricky tent. Ive had a 1P for a couple of years, and hust got a 2P this year. I have a love/hate thing for that tent 😂 I think it's because I failed geometry in school. 😉
Trekology makes a great pillow - I've been using them for a few years and been very happy with them. The valve design is a lot better than other brands I tried out.
Also use the Trekology pillow. When it’s cold I’ll stuff my puffy into a stuff sack as a insulated layer on top of the pillow.
I also love the zenbivy sheets for pillow control. Would love to see what you think about their entire system in a future video!
The "Bearflix and Chill" and rain scenes made me giggle. Fabulous video as always
Thanks!
The rain interlude was top tier 👏
Interested to see more on the durston! I know there's endless content on it already, but a little more never hurts 😅 I'm considering getting one to cut down on weight and still have a 2 door option. I love the look of it, and even if I were out alone, being able to wake up, open both sides to see out and around camp or overlook, and still be protected from the bugs is what I'm interested most in for a solo person tent. Also the extra stargazer setup, to pitch only the net in nicer weather, sounds like something I'd enjoy and still be well under half the weight of my current setup.
I’ve been happy with the 1p xmid - spacious for a 1p, and still has 2 doors/vestibules.
Quilt user here 🙋🏻♀️ I use the flextail B-shaped pillow and it came with a strap on the back of it. I use a wide pad to keep my elbows off the ground and modified the strap to fit a wide pad. You could sew a strap to the Nemo Fillo to hold it in place on the pad. Or try the Zenbivy Fast sheet. I got one by need to sew a seam on each side to make the pouch smaller.
I have the PStyle urinary device and like it so much that I sometimes use it at home. I think I need to keep it and a kula cloth in my bathroom all the time.
Also a fan of the Flextail pillow, the only inflatable that works for me
Love my Xmid 2! Can't wait to see your impressions of it.
You can get the bottom portion of a zen bivy to keep the pillow in place
Enjoy your gear :) Enjoy your X-Mid. I have a couple of the tents and the 55L Kakwa. It’s the first pack that actually feels comfortable.
Another easy pillow fix is either use your buff (if it's stretchy enough) to slip around the top of your pad like a sleeve, then put your pillow under that, or you can do similar with a zipped up jacket/shirt. Keeps the pillow from sliding off edges and doesn't require any extra gear.
I will repair anything on the old Flash 55 from now to eternity. I love it so much.
Great review of your cold weather gear, and yes, I saw your Garmin InReach mini too. I am curious about your new tent as well. I did watch the video of the Durston Tent and was really impressed with the ease of set-up, 2-person capacity, and how snow and wind weatherproof it is supposed to be. I saw only one complaint and Dan recommended closely following the new pitching guide video with the link provided which is very detailed and shows how to trouble shoot and do variations to the tent as well, and it is about 18-minutes. I have always been a 4-season tent hiker, so was never real concerned about weight, but for just a little over 2-pounds, I can be flexible. But before I buy, I will wait to see how you like it. But another "but" Miranda, I would highly recommend watching the video and practice set-up prior to going out.
For the pillow situation, I slide my pillow into a neck buff/gaiter then I use a elastic pad strap from enlightenedequipment sliding through the buff behind the pillow. Strapping this around my sleeping pad to be secured. Another alternative is velcro but that will require you to stick the velcro onto the sleeping pad and pillow.
For the pillow: I haven't seen many other comments suggesting this, but you can add velcro to the pillow and the mat. Sea to Summit even have a special type of velcro that they include with their mats and pillows (I haven't actually tried it but it seems great). If the pillow strap is still a bit slippy or you're someone who really tosses and turns this could be an extra step more secure.
I like to bring the Nalgene when it gets cold too. After you fill it with hot water you can wrap your wet socks around it to help dry. I bring the old school HDPE version. It's softer but lighter and you can still fill it with hot water.
YES! You are the only You Tuber who pronounces CNOC correctly. Thank you for the hard C!
@Justin Outdoors has some good recommendations on pillows that work well with the quilt that stay place with pad straps, haven’t actually tested any myself yet!
Here in the PNW I layer a 40° EE Apex Convert quilt over my EE down 20° Enigma. This combo manages moisture very well and keeps the down quilt fluffy. I’ve had this to 15° and felt very warm. I imagine I could take it to 0°. I wear EE synthetic booties, EE synthetic pants, a 150 gsm alpha direct hoody, merino wool gloves, and merino wool beanie.
Yaaassss! The Soto windmaster is my favorite too! I also have the msr whisper light universal stove which is great too 👌 I've always been a hiker and have loved nature but I am missing the only category that is a necessity for me... Which is a tent and just sleeping stuff I'll need lmaooo
I also love bike touring! I can't wait for the day that I could afford to get my sleeping category together because then I'll be all set to go!
Thanks for your great channel I live vicariously through you until then! 😆👌🧿🧿❤️
You can still use the nemo fillo elite pillow, just tie some shock cord to the nemo tag on one side to the small loop on the other side.
!!!!! THANK YOU!! This is the easy hack I was hoping for!
This is exactly what I do!
You should try a Zenbivy fast sheet to contain your pillow and help with drafts. It weighs ~3 ounces. I modified my hammock gear quilt by adding the connection loops and it works great.
Probably my best investment in gear are my Hammock Gear quilts. Haven't gone to ground with the top quilt yet, but really digging the adjustability of the underquilt. Used my 0deg quilt on a high-30s night without being too hot.
This one of my favorite channels
So many things and feelings!
My mom set up a container like how u use ur bear...so 🧡
The way u...just put sleepbag in 😺genius!
Your experience and positivity ✨️ thanx!
Have watched tons of your videos. Not sure why I'm just now subscribing. Made some meal cozies tonight from one of your How to make your own gear videos. Your videos are fun. Thanks!!!
Virgin Voyage just made my day. Thank you.
I really enjoy taking a massage ball with me, its a comfort thing but it helps with sore feet, legs and back! And it functions as a fidget toy while cooking
A note about the lightload towel, I would recommend unpackaging it (you'll need to use a little bit of water to unravel it) and then sending it through the wash at least once. It will be kind of stiff and awkward the first time you use it. It won't be unusable, but a little less effective because of the water you'll have to use to unspool it.
I am so in love with lightload towels that at home I have replaced my cotton towels with their full size ones because they are so much more absorbant. Especially great as a hair towel because it isn't as bulky as cotton and does a way better job. Also, it is the GOAT gym towel!
I really enjoyed your video and I loved that top quilt and the different options you have for the different sizes and I found what I needed and I like and bought me one. So Thank You very much, Love the channel and your attitude.
I just got and used the Zenbivy sleep system (sheet and quilt) and the hood on the sheet does a great job of holding my Fillo in place and doubles as extra warmth for my head if needed.
I was scrolling comments to see if anyone else said Zenbivy. I love mine! I have the light system and it's so handy for not having to chase down my pillow.
@@bleheckman I've been curious about the item, too, since ads for it are all over my FB and IG feeds these days. I keep finding good reviews for ZenBivy, but it's a major investment, so I'm still cautious.....
I love mine too! I usually keep my electronics, sawyer up there too so they stay warm too!
Just in time for dinner with Miranda. Thanks for the awesome video!
Thank you for watching!!
I'd love to see you try out the Amok Dramur Hammock. I just used it at 30 degrees with their winterlight pad (R5 insulation) and was perfectly warm. Hammocks changed my love of hiking as I'd always wake up in pain in a tent, but I sleep comfortably in the Dramur and sleep reasonably flat and on my side all night. Game changer for me. I'd love to see more people use it!
My pillow is a simple inflatable pillow placed inside a queen sized pillowcase. I put in in (inflated) across the sewn end then the rest of the case goes under my torso so it doesn't travel. I use the pillow case for a number of other things as well. Pre filter for muddy water before filtering, laundry bag for my fine washables and so on.
My trick with the pillow situation is to get a pillow that allows for a strap which goes around the pad. I use the exped megapillow, but adding your own pad strap loops to pillows is easy too.
I use this too:)
I like the idea of sewing on a strap to my fav pillow.
Lately, I’ve been using the new Outdoor Vitals pillow and I attach a line lock that wraps around a sleeping pad and the pillow is nonslip. It’s been great.
Seventeen pounds is pretty awesome.
I’m used to a thirty pound backpack, with a 3L water bladder, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, Sea To Summit inflatable pillow, R.E.I. backpacking chair, and some food. We’ve been depending on the bear boxes at the campsites in Big Bend N.P.
We did encounter a juvenile brown bear a couple of years ago on the Laguna Meadow Trail, but it was not really interested in us our our gear.
I’m more concerned about the panthers there in the Chisos Mountains than the bears.
Thanks for the run-down of your gear. You’ve got some great ideas.
Happy Trails!
"Rain interlude!"
P-style, Gnara pants (changes everything!), tushy travel bidet (5.3 oz wt) for your poop kit consideration. Gnara pants, are well made, and they unzip from stem to stern-you never have to squat to pee again, the p-style really isn't necessary after you get the hang of it either-that much less weight! Another excellent addition to poop kit is BORSALI Paper Soap Sheets. To clean your hands after and before food prep. They are super light sheets that dissolve with a tiny amount of water.
I use the Nemo Fillo with a quilt as well. I added a piece of shock cord to the loop on one side and the label on the other so it stopped falling off the sleeping pad at night.
Hey Miranda, I love your videos! Do you have a video of what is in your first aid kit? I would love to see what you have and how much of each item you pack.
I love that your Kula Cloth appears to have a T Rex on it! Ha good loadout and overview video M. Boom!
I put my pillow into a buff and use a cord to weave thru the buff and underneath my pad. I use the zpacks pillow attachment cord, but any bungee string should work.
Sea to summit pad/pillow lock system is what I use.
Excellent tent.
Pillow: I’ve found putting my buff over the pillow and using a connector attachment through the buff and under the mat it stays in place for the most part. I actually use the clip attachment from my quilt that I don’t use with the quilt.
I added a bungee strap to my fillo pillow to wrap around my sleeping pad and hold it in place.
I’d like to see you try the Zenbivy sleep system. I love that it has a slot for my pillow so that it doesn’t slide out from underneath my head.
Another trick for a pillow is find a shirt or something that fits snug or the pad and slide the pillow inside that too keep it in place
Big sky inflatable pillow inside buff. Can use the top strap from quilt in loop through buff to hold pillow to pad if desired.
Just got my Xmid pro 2+ 👍
Your umbrella's feelings got hurt. Nobody likes being thrown away.... Also, that's a great mid-range base weight. Love it.
I sewed a fitted sheet (very light wt material) with a sewn in flap for my pillow so it doesnt fall of the end of my sleeping matt...it works great, means i dont need a liner for my quilt as well
Having tried a she wee they are certainly an art! I now understand why guys struggle to hit the pan! 🤣
I love the Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight pillow because it is so comfortable and yet packs down absolutely tiny. Sea to Summit includes "hook-and-loop patches" with their pads but I have good luck using adhesive velcro patches to hold the pillow in place. Outdoor Vitals just released a cheaper pillow that still packs down very small, the Ultralight Non-Slip Stretch Pillow. I got one recently when they were on sale just after release and it seems like a very good product. They have a flap on each side of the pillow with a grommet in each flap so you can use cord to attach the pillow to your pad. On the back of the pillow there is a grid of non slip rubber dots which seems to do a pretty good job of keeping it from slipping without attaching anything. I have not tested this one yet but am looking forward to it. Still, I just love the Aeros Ultralight so much that I will probably usually stick with it.
I have seen some hikers stuff their Nemo Fillo pillow inside their buff and then run a thin line through the buff and around the sleeping pad to hold it in place. This allows you to use your favorite pillow and hold it in place with a quilt. You are already packing the buff and the line weighs only a few grams.
I really like the PStyle, it's a trough instead of a funnel. It works really well,.
I’m super curious about the redesigned flash 55. I have used the old version for 4 years now. Every once in a while I will trade packs while hiking with friends. Every time they don’t want to give it back even though most of them have lighter packs than I do.
Pillow solutions? I’m loving my Big Agnes sleep system (Rapide SL pad and Anvil Horn 15 sleeping bag) - as there’s a fantastic pillow barn that keeps a pillow perfectly in place, and the sleeping bag / quilt hybrid fits over the pad like a sock.
Great video, thanks. For a good pillow try the new Outdoor Vitals non-slip pillow with pad strap connections. Inflate it 85%-ish, wrap your buff around it...bliss comfort. And it’s SUPER light, plus packs down to nothing.
Pillow tip: You can put ur xtra shirt over the pillow and sleep pad, to keep them in place.
That’s ok I recently changed out a lot of gear I’ve been using since the 70’s. A thirty to forty pound pack I was lugging around went down to just over 20 pounds but that’s with a lot of stuff I don’t always bring. I was amazed at the lightness of everything. My 7 pound tent went to just over 2 pounds. My tired “self inflating” OG thermarest I finally put to rest with a Big Agnus again like 1/2 the weight. I don’t care if I’ve got the lightest stuff or not, I’ve cut so much weight off from what I had that my whole body sings for joy when I put my new pack on.
Put a strap on your pillow and it will stay in place on your sleeping pad while you're sleeping!!! There are a few pillows that come with one, like the Trekology 2.0, but there are also kits to add straps or you can DIY it with some bungee cord and if your pillow has a tie off point.
Also, truly top notch contributions from the editing. Always enjoy hearing Rainer from behind the camera. You guys crack me up. I told myself I would not buy any more gear this year but GOSH DARN IT--
I think its goosefeet gear that makes an epic UL pillow that straps to your sleeping pad.
I use the ZenBivy Light Bed. All the benefits of a quilt and a sleeping bag together, including a hood for my pillow, which is the Thermarest compressible size regular.
I had a liner with a hood at the top that was big enough to flip over my fillo and the top of my nemo tensor. It kept it in place pretty well and if you have an extra quilt strap it'd keep it pretty snug. Bonus bit is that the liner would keep the pillow clean from my dirty self lol.
Put the Buff over your pillow of choice (mine is the Big Sky DreamSleeper, weighs under 2oz) and then use some shock cord to tie it to your sleeping pad. Alternatively, you can zip up your jacket around your sleeping pad with your pillow inside it.
Nice vid, always good to reassess gear…change items out. The only thing that kind had me thinking, was putting tent lights in bear canister with food/smellies…that would worry me with scent transfer and bears.🤷♀️