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A NEW 50L Backpack, Budget Gear, & A Podcast
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Күн бұрынDid you know I do a Weekly Video Podcast where I talk about NEW GEAR & All My Adventures?
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@TehSiets 26 күн бұрын
Darwin, you should hit up Midwest Backpacker for a possible collab when you come to MN. He’s a smaller KZfaq backpacking channel and hammocking is his main jam. Love his content, plus then you get that thick MN accent to add authenticity to the videos. 😂
@Truth-Seeker75 Ай бұрын
So much to envy here - the travels domestic and abroad, backpacking and bikepacking and hammocking, gear, a lifetime of good hair, figuring out the mysteries of weight loss, a stable marriage, near sanity, etc. Keep up the good work and good luck with your adventures!
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Grass is always greener on the other side my friend. It all still comes with a price 😉
@Truth-Seeker75 Ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail No doubt. Consequently, I’m waiting for the coffee line as I’m convinced there is some subtle marketing going on with each sip….
@beckerization Ай бұрын
Haha! As a Pittsburgher, the start of the video had a Mr Roger’s Neighborhood vibe.
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
That’s what I was going for 😉
@rickquist3992 Ай бұрын
I'm liking the load lifters on the new pack. For those of us who prefer them, their absence can be a deal breaker. Good job Sir!
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
I say Load Lifters on EVERY pack!
@jyc313 Ай бұрын
yo for me load lifters make such a huge difference.
@josiebones1 Ай бұрын
I don't buy a pack without them anymore (other than day packs). Just having the ability to shift weight around when one position gets sore is huge! I definitely agree.
@jbvertexx Ай бұрын
I always find budget gear selections to be very interesting. Budget was very important for me as I was getting my 3 boys into backpacking as they were growing up. I think you can do budget while not resorting to Amazon/Qemu, etc. Although you would be spending more, it may be a mid-tier set of recommendations. While still trying to support cottage / domestic companies, my budget recommendations today would be: (1) Tent: Tarptent Protrail - $240/24oz, (2) Backpack: Granite Gear Crown3 60 - $240 but frequently on sale for ~$170 / 2.5 lbs, (3) Quilt: Featherstone Moondance 25 - $220 / 23-28oz, (4) Sleeping pad - Exped Ultra 1R $120 / 13-16oz or the REI Helix on sale frequently at 25-30% - ~$125 on-sale / 21-27oz. All that comes in at ~$750, so it's not as budget as Amazon budget, but it's still significantly cheaper than the top-of-the line gear usually shown on KZfaq, and it's all really good stuff.
@kerrywilliams8100 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on the anniversary ❤️👍
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Thanks You!
@ManivanAdventures Ай бұрын
Your packs are INCREDIBLY good looking… Wow… I love Durston Gear, but if I didn’t literally just order a Kakwa 55, I would have definitely waited for the Space Ranger. Great work, Darwin! 🤙🏼
@1519Spring Ай бұрын
They are similar. I've had the Kakwa 55 for several months now and am looking forward to more trips with it soon! I would for sure have considered the space ranger had it made it to market earlier.
@ManivanAdventures Ай бұрын
@@1519Spring They do seem similar and don’t get me wrong, I think the Kakwa is a beautiful pack. I have actually been using the Kakwa 40 for the last year and am in love with it, but have been doing more comfort trips lately and wanted more space. I just like the look of Darwin’s packs a little more, but I’m still not disappointed at all with my purchase. I just know where I’m going for my next pack!
@motorolas Ай бұрын
I'm at that 275lbs weight. Past 40 and looking to get back outdoors and active.
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Get Out There! ❤️
@TUPELO_HUNNY Ай бұрын
Being in nature is restorative and medicinal ❤❤❤ greetings from Tlaxcala Mexico
@livingsimplytosimplylive6817 Ай бұрын
Dude I was at 280lbs+ and now at 180lbs. You can do it
@jyc313 Ай бұрын
My two cents: Before you hit any major trails, get an exercise routine going. Simple exercises first, nothing overkill. Focus on a mix of cardio and strength training - no heavy weights yet. Get to a point where your existing exercise routine starts to feel "easy". Then ramp up and so on. This can be mixed in with short hikes, easy stuff. No shame at all if it's some neighborhood walking path, a walk through parks, etc. Figure out your comfort zone distance -wise (1/3 mile, 1 mile, 2 miles whatever) and progressively go further. If you build stamina, muscles, lower weight a bit and then do an easy backpacking trip or a quick weekend camping trip, you'll enjoy it more because you'll be struggling less. Oftentimes with weight loss, people get discouraged because they ramp up too quick, and don't see the results. They think "I'm struggling and sweating so much, why am I not seeing results??" Trust me, start slowly. And when you hit that plateau where you don't seem to be losing weight as quickly as you were, don't get discouraged. Push through that, and find ways to mix up your exercise routine so you don't get bored. Cheers.
@josiebones1 Ай бұрын
I started at simple walking and day hikes and kept going. Now 20+ years later it is one of the best decisions I've made for my mental and physical health. Get after it!
@JarradShaw Ай бұрын
I’m also not a fan of action cameras, but what Eric and Devin showed (along with Miranda making silly guest appearances while Eric shot is video) really impressed me. Something that small and has most of the main things I look for when shooting my hiking and camping videos. Plus much more water resistant and more shock proof than anything I have. I am really thinking of pulling the trigger on that and maybe the new insta360 x4.
@aciavarella Ай бұрын
I will almost certainly be your first customer for the Space Ranger. It is almost exactly what I am after right now.
@rileyquinn8697 Ай бұрын
So stoked for the Space Ranger bag!
@johneason6540 Ай бұрын
I just hiked the TMB,June 28th to July 6th, my first time. I call it luxury hiking, beautiful, had rain, hail mud and snow. But an awesome experience😅😅😅
@Mark_Jacobson81 Ай бұрын
Darwin, thanks for putting up all of the pictures to go along with your background. Maybe one day you could do a video on food, diet etc. 😊
@CorgiwranglerNH Ай бұрын
That’s awesome you’re coming to the Whites later this year. That’s my neck of the woods! I hope to run into you on the trails!
@jamicrawford6729 Ай бұрын
I've had a Featherstone 2p tent for around 4 years. I use it for 5 mile trips into camp and it has worked great. Never had an issue with it. If this is the same quality as that one, it'll be a good tent. I've not yet to have any leaks in the 2p to this date. For the price, it's a good quality tent, but they are heavier, along with more old school weighted tents. Hope you enjoy the tent, I might want to pic this one up myself just to have. Awesome video! Thanks! Awaiting the 50L pack so I can add another pack to HMG pack. Looking forward to it coming out for sure!
@1519Spring Ай бұрын
I went HMG to Durston Kakwa 55 a few months back (and happy I did), but would have considered the space ranger had it made it to market earlier.
@clem56cc61 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on your anniversary!
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@josiebones1 Ай бұрын
The Space Ranger looks awesome! No matter how light weight you get, sometimes you just need to carry more water, food insulation, etc... so the extra capacity is a must. I've seen good video from other creators shooting with the newer Insta 360 cameras (not sure what models). None of us want to see anyone seriously injured or worse because they needed a hand or two free for their fancy camera. So I'm interested to see what you shoot with your new camera.
@Askfornate Ай бұрын
Loved the video. Thanks for sharing the updates!
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@laurentgousset1946 Ай бұрын
Hi Darwin, great to meet you and hike with you out in Big Bear at the Highlander event. Your stories were inspiring! Thank you. Laurent
@HawkeyeOnaMission Ай бұрын
Fantastic looking pack and thank you for the hip belts. Can't wait.
@zakkmiller8242 Ай бұрын
After I joined the Durston cult I knew I was home. But ive been following you for so long Darwin, and since I used to play alot at Boney Junes back in the day around the time you dabbled in Evansville, I feel like I owe you some allegiance lol. Ill be buying that new SpaceRanger pack when its available, brother. Thanks for the upload! And keep up the good work with the products. I hope you snag the big bag man, you deserve it.
@chubles509 Ай бұрын
Glad do hear you're coming up for the SHT! Planning my thru-hike this fall. Northern Terminus to Grand Marais is not maintained well, but beautiful country to be sure.
@douglasdoucette7352 Ай бұрын
When you go to SHT, I would love to see you meet up with Shug, The Lord of Lollygag, & infamous hammock camper!
@ShortGuysBetaWorks Ай бұрын
The Mr Rogers opening was fun 😊
@msiege5212 Ай бұрын
New pack looks really good, dont see a lot who run the frame thru the belt...smart
@v45ud3v4 Ай бұрын
it would be cool if you could get some European ultralight gear for testing... there are very few companies making it so we have to import almost everything from the US, but there are a few companies that stand out like Cumulus for quilts, Liteway for pyramid tents and tarps, X-Boil for liquid fuel cooking system, and Brynje for their mesh base layer which looks silly but some people swear by it.
@DPM-dp9on Ай бұрын
Glad to hear you’re are coming,to NH.
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
CAn't wait to get back out there!
@1519Spring Ай бұрын
Good luck with the Space Ranger. I just bought and am enjoying the Durston Kakwa 55, which is similar in several ways to the Space Ranger. Hopefully you have one of those in house for "benchmarking" purposes (know thy competition). Safe travels!
@jyc313 Ай бұрын
One small suggestion: Perhaps make one (or both) side pockets a bit taller. I have a pack right now with an 9-10 in tall side pocket and it comes in super handy carrying anything from my tent (granted I have a tarp tent), to a first aid kit, two bottles, etc whatever. It comes in super handy.
@AWBabbage Ай бұрын
I am very interested in the Space Ranger Pack. I have been seriously considering the Durston Kakwa but I feel the 55 is bigger (including the pocket capacity) than I need, while the 40 is on the small side. I am currently using the Flex Capacitor and usually have it compressed near minimum for short Summer trips. Things I really like about your Ranger is the removable hip belts with removable pockets as I have a long torso and a very small waist with no fat padding. The larger FC hip belt is too big and doesn’t fit my hip bones comfortably. I suspect the smaller belt will be too small. I am hoping that the double belt attachment on the Durston or Ranger will actually fit my hips better than the stiffly padded inflexible FC belt.
@ryanhooper4660 Ай бұрын
Crazy, I'll also be on the SHT in September... maybe I'll see you guys out there!
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
NICE!
@schwartz6660 Ай бұрын
Bring back the bowl cut!!!
@HisGraceHisGlory Ай бұрын
Stick with the darker grey on the pack!
@boldtlev Ай бұрын
Please tell me that your buddy who's "super into hammocks" is the one and only Shug Emery!
@jakeva9802 Ай бұрын
That’s what I thought. It’s gotta be Shug.
@affalaffaa Ай бұрын
For the dawn of European climbing, a good read is Killing Dragons by Fergus Fleming. Good luck with the Matterhorn
@davidshirley6850 Ай бұрын
Was going to go with waymark pack but since they went out of business this looks very similar cant wait for pre sale !
@eko_D Ай бұрын
I was stoked to check out the tent. Only issue in canada that tent is 159 plus 75 import fees. Comes to 241.91. That doesnt seem like a cheap backpacking tent to me.
@ropersix Ай бұрын
The new pack looks really good. I've been looking for a new 50Lish one for awhile now, but given the cost and so much to choose from, haven't pulled the trigger (still have my old one). This one will get some serious consideration. Also, on the Ricoh camera, based on my experience with one, you have "baby" it a little bit when outside in the elements. Which I didn't do (some rain and days of very high humidity did it in), and mine didn't last all that long. Great camera, though!
@surfandstreamfisher5749 Ай бұрын
Dang Nic, you look like Ringo in that wedding photo!
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
I was always going for more of a George look
@surfandstreamfisher5749 Ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail 😂
@philamongthehills501 Ай бұрын
Interesting about the Matterhorn. I hope to at least view that and hike to the base before dong the TMB. I guess you have heard of the recent bad weather in the area.
@Appletriathlon Ай бұрын
I hope the situation in Zermatt is better by the time you go there 😢
@Teemu_Hartikainen Ай бұрын
Oh yes, been looking to replace my old, well-used Arc Blast 45! The new pack would definitely be a great choice as I like your pack style a lot, and I always use a frame pack unless I run. Will also be needing some more space for my guiding trips. Any plans to export to Europe? Only thing I am missing from the Arc Blast are the vertical pad straps under the back pocket. I like that the hipbelt pockets are removable, don't use them anymore.
@john51777 Ай бұрын
Great video! I love your new gear. I like that coffee mug you're drinking from. Where can I get one of those? 6:19
@richardtevaarwerk7141 Ай бұрын
Could you maybe tell more about the AT section in New Hampshire? I am from Europe and ill be visiting a friend in Boston. We want to go on a small trip in The Whites aswell. Thank you! Keep them vids coming! Cheers!
@stby_outdoors Ай бұрын
I recently had the ranger carry 30 lb comfortably with no hipbelt
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
It carries quite well, right?!
@Omega-OMG Ай бұрын
I bought the ranger and I went with it for JMT 2023, I loved it mostly but I don’t like adjust straps(olive green) it looks good n smooth, but it’s too smooth, every 30 min I need to adjust them, it’s pain in the butt. I have kinda crazy idea going JMT with packraft and fishing pole in 2025, so I can’t wait for the space ranger
@guyshannon7732 Ай бұрын
Love the video I like the backpack I am making my own because my last one chewed a hole into my right clavicle on a 40k hike. Have you thought about doing a video with Eric Hansen. I think it would be a great collaboration
@friarrodneyburnap8680 Ай бұрын
Do a video from Happy Jack/Clints Well....Long Meadows... Lake Mary's Road and 87... Just very scenic
@tomberglund1423 Ай бұрын
Hope you’re hanging with shug on the superior trail
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Not this time
@RobFahndrich1 Ай бұрын
By chance is your buddy in MN, Shug? That would epic if it is.
@kyleresch4455 Ай бұрын
Hi Darwin! I am really excited about the new gear coming out. I considering the Ranger, but I was wondering what your torso height is? Thank you for all your content!
@Justonemorestep123 Ай бұрын
Nice! I’m in the market for a replacement for my 50L Zpacks Arc Air…but only if this new pack will fit my Bearikade vertically in the pack. I want to get away from strapping to the top of my pack. Hope you’re testing bear canisters in the prototype.😊
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
It will, but it definitely limits inside space. I guess it just depends on how much Gear you're dealing with 😉
@Justonemorestep123 Ай бұрын
Thanks! 14lb BW...so should be ok.
@andeedwa Ай бұрын
Wait, what pack are you taking with you on the Tour de Mont Blanc?
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
ANOTHER pack we've been working on 😉
@TwoTroutCreations Ай бұрын
Ive been trying to get into hammocks. I will be visiting family in Minnesota from August -Sept. The Superior Trail is not that far of a drive from our cabin where we will be staying.....any chance you need another hiker? ;)
@johngrasing1715 Ай бұрын
Here in the east coast dark colors attract black flies and mosquitoes
@zrs159 Ай бұрын
Dark grey is always superior to light grey, though it would be nice to have some bright color accent to make the pack easier to find in low light or high brush.
@helpfulcommenter Ай бұрын
you can just tie something on, you can customize, the world is your oyster
@mikekraut7643 Ай бұрын
Are you going hammock camping with Shug?
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Nope. Not this time
@mikekraut7643 Ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail I was just guessing since he is from up around there
@helge5503 Ай бұрын
Be careful on the Matterhorn. One of the deadliest mountain in the world.
@josephblow8724 Ай бұрын
Irrelevant to the subject but I think it was a video of yours that you mentioned an annual backpacking “retreat” somewhere. If gone through your vids but can’t find it. Can you help me?
@MrTrentteegarden Ай бұрын
Grey is too much like the Ultra packs out there. Please keep the dark blue color
@timmo971 Ай бұрын
Take a Hennessy hammock or stay home. @20:55
@jodystroup2925 Ай бұрын
What camera? Ty
@shawnr6117 Ай бұрын
Approximately how much will the space ranger cost?
@1519Spring Ай бұрын
19:40 Is the NH Climber/documentarian Mark Synott?
@mikesherry8817 21 күн бұрын
Anyone know what hat Darwin is wearing?
@barondavis5692 Ай бұрын
Where are your packs made?
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
Designed & Developed in Arizona, manufactured in Colorado
@barondavis5692 Ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail Good to know. Buying USA made is important to a lot of us. Thanks
@nwba Ай бұрын
It's pronounced "mon blan" - you are not supposed to pronounce the t and the c in the Mont blanc...🤓 Love your stuff!
@skizzarz Ай бұрын
24:24 that darker grey looks the tits, plus it'll only sun-bleach lighter over time
@christopherch7307 Ай бұрын
👍🐿👍
@Sfadventures2025 Ай бұрын
Hey Darwin I’m hiking the triple crown starting with the At in mar 2025 and looking for a gear sponsor for my hike and channel Silver Fox Adventures and would like to collaborate if your interested
@wesb123 Ай бұрын
🏕️
@DanielOutdoors Ай бұрын
Darwin should send me for free some drugs so I can review, since I am a huge Darwin Gear Videoes junky. (actually I would love to buy gear from him, but I am Starting a Retail in Norway and currently living on noodles with a family of 4) BTW Lighter grey on the Space ranger.
@bgwalkin Ай бұрын
50L is 25 to many bro we want the old Darwin back and what the heck is that waist belt looking thing it must weigh a lb. by itself smh
@Bill_tyler Ай бұрын
Speak for yourself 😆
@hanskloss1331 Ай бұрын
35 liters MAX
@DarwinOnthetrail Ай бұрын
You mean like my other 35L pack that my company currently offers? Thats my main rig, but getting into heavier gear carries like Mountaineering… having a 50L with more cush definitely helps on those types of trips. Different Tools for different jobs my friend 😉
@helpfulcommenter Ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail to a man with only a hammer, everything looks like a nail
@louiehaddix1280 Ай бұрын
Darwin, i’m trying to cut down on the gear review videos by finding guys that are taller. I’ve found a number of pieces of gear that I thought I was going to get, only to find out that they were entirely too small. How tall are you?
@kerrywilliams8100 Ай бұрын
Congratulations on the anniversary ❤️👍
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