AZT Post Hike Gear Set-Up (7lbs 11oz)

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AZT Post Hike Gear Set-Up (7lbs 11oz)

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@MicahRion 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that synthetics are getting better and better because I can't comfortably buy down anymore, now that I know what goes into taking the feathers off the birds. Incredible video as always, Darwin!

@jbenn4379 2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing to see the transformation in gear choices and the complete downsizing of his pack through the years. Much love and happy trails Darwin.

@thomaszabel1521 6 жыл бұрын

As far as filters getting clogged from some of the more nasty AZT and PCT water sources, I've heard some people suggest pre-filtering. Basically pour the nasty cattle water from one dirty bag (or bottle) into another, but through a bandanna. That clears out the larger floaties, and then you can run it through your Sawyer or whatever filter you have. Obviously that increases time and effort to filter your water. And maybe it increases the number of dirty bags or bottles that you have to pack around, but some found it worth it. Just a thought.

@JohnMury 6 жыл бұрын

I use a collapsible cup to fill my dirty bag if the water is murky. Just put my buff over the cup as a pre-filter while pouring into the dirty bag. And by collapsible cup, I mean the bottom half of a 500ml water bottle. I'm surprised by how many times I can crush it down before needing to make a new one!

@neiljones7531 6 жыл бұрын

Man, your videos continue to inspire. Insightful, informative and based off of hard-earned, real-world experience-not to mention the fact that your audio/video is always clean and your delivery is professional. I'll probably never do the AT or PCT, but your sage wisdom and willingness to share your knowledge with enthusiasm sure will make my local day hikes more pleasant. Thanks for what you do, brother.

@RandomButtonPusher 6 жыл бұрын

Always good to see how experiments turn out, pro and con.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

That's what Hiking is all about! Hike On, Darwin

@SmokeytheBeer 6 жыл бұрын

Love the video! We're planning on thru-hiking the AZT in Fall 2018 and we find your gear reviews very helpful, especially where they pertain to the unique aspects of finding and filtering water in AZ. It's always a challenge! Thanks for the great videos, always makes my day better.

@pottingsoil 4 жыл бұрын

I've never even been camping and yet here I am.

@scotbush283 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always! Thank you for your transparency... With the emphasis from every "youtube" hiker to push the envelope and be an ultralight hiker, I actually enjoy the perspective from you and several others, that having luxury items and those items that help us sleep better despite the weight penalty is ok. I started working my pack weight down several years ago, but felt that I hiked best, and was most comfortable at the 13 pound base weight range, and I for one dont feel pressured to go any lighter. Happy hiking Darwin!!!

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

That's what it's all about! Thanks! Hike On, Darwin

@danielr.7137 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man, that's incredibly light. Thanks for trying and sharing this type of setup.

@Loathomar 6 жыл бұрын

7lb 11oz seems pretty crazy light, but what is really crazy is that 1lb 1.5oz is just the camera and battery pack. Meaning a main needed gear was just 6lb 9.5oz.

@chefgoldblum1450 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to hike the AZT, this videos older but is awesome for helping get me down to the bare bones of what I wanna bring.

@Glenacus 6 жыл бұрын

I like the no nonsense approach to your gear review. it took the my way is best out of it and just pointed out the good and bad points. well done

@Loathomar 6 жыл бұрын

On the zpad. I am also a side sleeper who had issues with not enough padding on my hips when I tried to sleep. I had the full length pad but that last foot was not really necessary. So, my solution was to cut off the last 4 folds of the pad and then use that cut off part to double up the pad under my hips, which works well for me. And the 4 folds also works as a butt pad for use in the day. If you have the short pad, you may want to at the Z-seat to you gear and use it at night to double up the pad under your hips.

@dustinvannoy2183 6 жыл бұрын

dude you are getting lighter and lighter each time I watch your videos....killing it man! great videos

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

Different Kits for Different Trips! Hike On, Darwin

@sharpridgehomestead 6 жыл бұрын

i'm always watching other gear videos to learn about new equipment and just wanted to mention, I did a sub-8lb hike recently and used my neoair xlite short with a hexamid solo plus and was super comfortable. BTW, I think I bought the zpacks nero after your previous review and it worked awesome for that sub-8lb gear setup.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

NICE! Thanks for the kind words Ed! Hike On, Darwin

@heatherbrenner8275 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I am only getting more and more interested in hiking. I haven't done any long trips really not more than about 10 miles. But every time I go out it only makes me want more. Your videos are well put together and informative, you also come off as someone who give honest opinions of the gear you try out. Keep up the good work and Hike On!!

@Mtnsunshine 6 жыл бұрын

Love the honest and thorough reviews. Thanks so much!

@golferpatbug 6 жыл бұрын

My CNOC bottle is ordered, can't wait to try it.

@michaelb1761 6 жыл бұрын

Nice gear review, much better than the typical gear reviews that you see on You Tube. You are a very good presenter. Looking forward to the AZT trip report. I tried out a light set up like that with some changes due to budget constraints. I did bring along an inflatable pad though. I knew after a 13-day through hike of the JMT with just a torso length CCF pad that I really do need an inflatable pad to be comfortable and get some sleep.

@richbuilds_com 6 жыл бұрын

I'd offset the bivi under the tarp to give yourself more space to one side. I know you don't cook, but I do - that would be a nice place to sit and cook in the rain or just chill till the worst of it passes :-) I'm from the UK. We have to plan for rain.

@spicecrop 5 жыл бұрын

You should pre sceen filter your water. Super light mesh screen will take out most of the stuff that is clogging your filter.

@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

My only I mean my only luxury item I take on a thru-hikes is my Surly Troll...yes I know I am giving up a lot only using a Surly Troll as my only luxury item but I'm making it work. I love thru-hiking and my Surly Troll luxury item really helps

@carrdoug99 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Especially on the appropriate application of this system.

@petekeener8943 6 жыл бұрын

Darwin, I never use sock liners either. Wipe your feet every night with "wet wipes" or alcohol ( wet wipes are soaked in alcohol) and it will toughen your feet where they never blister too.

@narrow_is_the_way6170 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the return and report video. I appreciate the gear links. If you have time after you get to SoCal come on up to Big Bear.

@erict5878 6 жыл бұрын

I live in sunny So Cal so looking forward to the videos of our great forest lands in Northern Calif. Dont know how good that will be with the fires going on

@jefferysullivan8923 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video Darwin, thank you! Looking forward to the other reviews.

@kenmarapese9085 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, ultralight vs. comfort. Didn't notice you didn't include gloves until you stated it, I keep gloves with me no matter what he temperature. Studies have shown that gloves will keep your core temperature up. Although you did have the socks!

@debsmith7050 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing Darwin thoughtful gear review !!!

@greygardens81 6 жыл бұрын

Taking bets on Darwin taking this load out on the PCT. I believe in you, man. You can do it.

@TheBeatenPaths 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid!! Just a tip/idea for you....carry Amazon or eneloop AAA/AA rechargeable batteries.

@graymanprepper88 6 жыл бұрын

Nice gear setup brother. I completely understand what you mean about your sleeping pad. I just got the thermarest z-lite short pad. I understand now why you like it so much. I went from a 1lb 4oz pad to an 8 oz pad with this one. I'm loving it so far.

@billevans59 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the gear breakdown. I enjoy your vids. I was in Sedona last week--and was tempted to reach out to you. I enjoyed the canyon hiking in the area. I saw some beautiful sunrises.

@theg-man7868 6 жыл бұрын

Like the honesty in the review. Thanks.🇬🇧

@jonbriafield 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the Xlite Short would give you the best compromise of weight and comfort.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

It's definitely on my Radar! Hike On, Darwin

@cjpritch1 6 жыл бұрын

I just cut my large xlite to torso length at 52" and now it weighs ~10oz. Thats a 6 oz savings and i still get the benefit of a wide stable pad. I hate the narrower xlite's in small and regular and would rather sleep on a foam pad at that point. I feel like I'm constantly falling off those narrower profile pads.

@lurid_phaesporia 6 жыл бұрын

UNDER 3.5kg?!?? This guy is unbelievable. Darwin you're unbelievable.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

lol.... nah, just Experimental! Hike On, Darwin

@FuttFel 6 жыл бұрын

It honestly isn't difficult to achieve, not for warm weather hiking. You can do it without even bothering with cuben fiber stuff. I have a setup that weighs about 4 kilos, which includes an Osprey Exos 38 backpack, an insulated air pad, down sleeping bag, Thermarest pillow case and a bivy. So it doesn't skimp on comfort. This also includes a full cook-kit, with gas, gas stove, titanium spork and cleaning sponge. I could drop the weight to 3.5 kilos by using a frameless bag, but after a certain point you gotta ask yourself if you really NEED to drop any further. The pack already feels practically weightless with the good support that the Exos 38 provides, so I personally can't justify a 150-250 dollar pack to lose the last 500 grams or so.

@lurid_phaesporia 6 жыл бұрын

Oh shoot question for ya Darwin... What do you mean by these "trademarked" pack setups you mention around 11:50 ? I've never heard of those.

@bricesechrist6438 6 жыл бұрын

Lint hikes and jupiter hikes are two other youtubers that have super light pack set ups. Both have several through hikes and I know jupiter has at least one fastest known time (FKT) on a short distance through hike (aka not the AT, CDT, or PCT). Another one I like is John Zahorian.

@uncletornadotimm2553 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see ya sporting a button-up shirt!

@simonmailhot-hebert4779 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait until that review on the Apex Jacket!

@christopherkaram4191 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video man, I was wondering why not next time, you could use the z-seat as a backpad in the pack and bring the neoair. or layer them both as the frame. Nemor used his neoair as his Kumo's farme

@Molanding 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for sharing.Your trip looks amazing. I was just curious how you liked the Enigma 30 compared to the 20 degree. I currently have the Revelation 20 which I find way to hot but love the quilt. EE makes great equipment. Love your videos!!

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

Loved It! It worked great for this trip! Hike On, Darwin

@michaeldanielson5508 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. My only concern is that the prototypes are not available for everyone. Would have liked to see other gear that is currently available for everyone to obtain.

@azcolby40 6 жыл бұрын

What about a torso length inflatable sleeping pad, interested in hearing more about cold soak meals. What you eat and dry food to water ratios. As always we enjoy your videos. Did Shawn get you gaiters back to you ? Isn’t he a great guy ?

@miguelaznar 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Nicely done, Darwin! Thank you. Question...No soap or hand sanitizer? Why toothpaste? While fresh breath is nice, I leave paste at home because I kept forgetting to put it in my Ursack (luckily no bears caught its aroma!). Also, I'd have to move away from camp to spit and it takes more water. Brushing with just water means I drink all my water, which can be important when it's scarce. Oh, yeah: leaving paste home saves a tiny bit of weight 😁 Please keep hiking and sharing with us through video!

@alexwbanks70 6 жыл бұрын

Gotcha.... Yeah if I wasn't allowed I wouldn't. But I love a camp fire. I've also never through hiked. Hope to though.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

Oh I love me some Campfire to, but out here in the SouthWest & Southern California the chance of Wildfires are to high. Just not worth it! Hike On, Darwin

@notajetplane 6 жыл бұрын

I really want a detailed vids on set up of the bivy system you use.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

Coming Soon! Hike On, Darwin

@jasonwilly2025 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Darwin...Love all of your videos! They have helped me tremendously. What sections of the AZT did you hike? I feel like I may have missed a video or something with you explaining the AZT hike sections. Keep up the great work and thanks for all that you do for us.

@EvansBackpackingVideos 6 жыл бұрын

Nice gear breakdown. That Zpacks shoulder pouch doesn't work for me -- it attaches so tightly to the shoulder strap that over time, it broke down and warped the material on the shoulder strap so that it doesn't lay quite right. I eventually moved it to another point on the pack.

@devinhedge 6 жыл бұрын

Love the review. I’m a huge fan of the AZT and hope to get back there. I thought about what you said about the sleep pad. I’m a side sleeper too and it was side sleeping that that grinding into the ground you discussed that had me becoming a hammock hanger. The trouble is, “they ain’t no trees in the desert”. So when I section hiked the AZT, I ended up using my modular hammock which converts to a bicycle.. but then what about sleeping on the ground? I’m with you on using the NeoAir inflatable, but have wondered about getting a hole from all the stuff on the ground out there. So something that came to mind was the possibility of taking a full-sized closed cell foam pad and just doubling it up on my torso. Not sure whether or not it will work, though. Thoughts?

@SteveBrokaw 6 жыл бұрын

Cool review, thanks

@erinmcallister3447 6 жыл бұрын

The way to make closed cell pads to work better is dig a depression in the ground where your hips rest. turns your pad into a hammock for your hips

@vallarralde9982 6 жыл бұрын

What a great tip! Thanks.

@benb4364 4 жыл бұрын

Di a video on your first aid

@BlairWilliams84 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Darwin. Have you done any videos about rain protection on the trail? Debating. Between rain jacket and rain paints or poncho. It'd be nice to hear your thoughts on the matter

@cameronshaw599 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m obviously not Darwin, but this is something I’ve put a lot of thought into after over 4K miles. Ultimately, I have two set ups: one for dessert/unlikely rain situations and one for PNW/mid-Atlantic/buckets of rain scenarios. If I’m unlikely to encounter prolonged rain, I carry a poncho tarp as my rain gear and addition to my MLD superlight bivy for overhead rain protection should I need it. This served me well on the Arizona Trail, the JMT, and in Red Rocks and Moab. That said, if you get days of rain, you will be uncomfortable with this set up. Your lower alarms will get wet, your legs will get wet (even with the addition of rain chaps), you will get fully soaked staking out your tarp because you have to take off your poncho to make it into your tarp, and some splash-in from the open end of your tarp will definitely happen. Make sure you’re highly unlikely to encounter more than one full day of rain if you carry this as your set up. For those rainier areas, I split my rain gear and shelter systems. I carry a full set of Frog Togs (I hate having soaked, cold legs) and carry a ZPacks pocket tarp with storm doors and a bathtub groundsheet to complement my bivy. I’ve been carry some version of these two set ups since 2013 and have found that I’m able to stay comfortable when the AT pours six days of rain down or in the dessert when I’m cowboy camping every night. TLDR; the rainier it will be, the more likely you’re going to want separate shelter and rain gear systems and the more likely you are to want a jacket and pants over a poncho.

@abruno85 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Darwin.. If you were to take out an inflatable pad on something like the AZT, are you at all worried about the possibility of a puncture due to being in a more desert type of environment?

@adventure_hannah3841 6 жыл бұрын

Have you seen filters like the Katadyn BeFree or the MSR Trailshot? I know they're not for gram weenies, but for people who just like to backpack for the heck of it for a few days, they seem to be pretty great. I'm buying the Katadyn BeFree when my budget for backpacking gear is happier.

@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for review. I have been deciding if I want to go with a torso length pad especially if I make the decision to go with a quilt. Have you ever used the Nemo Tensor? Thanks

@scottd4563 6 жыл бұрын

What about Katadyn be free filter instead of Sawyer? Any thoughts?

@fcodd6588 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 45k!

@DamionJR4923 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a side sleeper and have never found a sleep pad that works good. My hip always hurts after a couple hours of sleep. Turn over again and again all night long.

@toejamr1 6 жыл бұрын

DamionJR4923 same here. Had to get the BA Q-core SLX. It’s 1lb and THREE inches thick. I love it.

@DamionJR4923 6 жыл бұрын

Brad Leonard Thanks

@jimmyashley5320 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a big guy 210lbs I use a thermarest neoair camper sv. its also 3" thick about a pound heavier but for being as heavy as I am and in my mid 40's i've found nothing more comfortable and he fact you can get it in extra wide doesn't hurt either.

@TogetherinParis 6 жыл бұрын

Side sleeping on a too thin mattress and it felt like somebody had put out cigarettes on my pelvis. Nerve pain, glad it went a way after a few weeks at home!

@flanners41 6 жыл бұрын

Exped 9! No problems, well except the weight! Have a Kylmit V Lite insulated too much lighter and almost as comfortable

@friarrodneyburnap4336 6 жыл бұрын

I am looking for a DYI on making ultralight stuff bags out of pantyhose

@acderath 6 жыл бұрын

So I believe I recall you are a side sleeper. How do you manage when using a thin closed cell pad? Maybe it's that now that I'm older I just can't take it anymore. I know you took that to not pop an inflatable pad. I can't sleep on my side on something that hard anymore. Whoops I should have waited until the end of the video before typing LOL.

@charbolargo6719 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one bro

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Hike On, Darwin

@58Tommy 6 жыл бұрын

Torrid jacket review: Darwin, being not pleated how well does the insulation remain in place? Also how would you compare to the ghost jacket (weight/warmth and durability) Please add weights to your overall reviews😁

@anderslangoks3813 4 жыл бұрын

As a side-sleeper, how was it sleeping in a bivy?

@jonahunderwood5144 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Darwin! How much does the bivy weigh, and how much does the tarp weigh?

@thevideostump46239 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ifell3 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love this setup you have here.

@andrewzimba7432 6 жыл бұрын

So would you suggest a setup like this for a 7-11 day trek thru Philmont Scout Ranch with the Boy Scouts?

@jmanracing1 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Darwin, I saw in one of your videos where you mentioned how you used to be a heavier guy. Did hiking help you to lose, or at least motivate you to lose the weight? Or was it mainly doing triathlons? Or was it something else haha. Just curious as I am in college and don't get to backpack too often, but would like to be in Better shape for when I do 😂 thanks

@dannyleonidas4328 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video. If you could do it over again would you use the same trekking poles, or do you have your mind on other ones?

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

Def the Same ones! I'm really loving the CNOC Vertex Poles! Hike On, Darwin

@rorycrowder6596 6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered a canoeing long distance trip and if you are a good trip is Ross lake in Washington state

@Dan-nj4dl 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid man. Wicked hat! Where could somebody pick one of those up?

@fritzschwartz3295 4 жыл бұрын

Dang that’s kool!!! I’d like to have a similar loadout!! It would only cost me... Upwards to 1400$???

@sluggo12345 5 жыл бұрын

since i live in Arizona, i gotta ask... any problems with BEEs? also im curious why you never had pants or a hat with a 360 brim? seems like both would be better for the sun. Thanks for the videos

@kevinludwig1873 6 жыл бұрын

I agree about the sleep pad. I need my air mattress, as I side sleep, as well. One thing I've found about the Nero (and I just used it for a few hikes this summer), I don't really think it needs the back pad. If I pack it right, I find it to be more comfortable without. It conforms to my body much better. Your thoughts?

@kevinludwig1873 6 жыл бұрын

One thing I did do, is without having the shock cord straps to hold that pad in, I, instead, ran it around the front of the pack, using those loops. It enabled me to compress it a bit more and gave me some good spots to hang socks, etc, to dry while I hiked.

@Aholeintheozone 6 жыл бұрын

I've got the torso length neo air, 8 oz. I'm probably going to carry it on the pct next year.

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at it for sure! Hike On, Darwin

@Aholeintheozone 6 жыл бұрын

Darwin onthetrail iv seen people cut the big one down and use a clothes iron on high to seal it back up. Thanks for the videos!

@jessibertic5084 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I really enjoyed this one! 2 questions.. What size is your ditty bag? What gloves would you recommend?

@toddsymborski9698 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Darwin, awesome video. How compactable is the Torrid Apex Jacket compairing to a down jacket?

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

I actually got it to compact down quite a bit. Just as small as my Mt Hardware Ghost Whisperer . Hike On, Darwin

@sectionhiking1470 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding info, thx Darwin! I’m looking forward to seeing a video on what you ate. Would the Z-pack support the x-therm pad if you added it? I use both....much more comfortable! How much more did you weigh with all your consumables?

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

I was at 17lbs with 2 liters of Water & 5 days of Food! Hike On, Darwin

@AndrewWisler 6 жыл бұрын

That sounds a little lighter than the 1.5 pound of food per day that some people shoot for. Is that a normal calorie intake for you on the trail? Do you feel it would be sustainable over a longer hike?

@qetuoad1 6 жыл бұрын

Hay Darwin, I live in the Arizona white Mountains and I'm really excited about section hiking the AZT. I don't have much experience "TRAIL" hiking, most of my experience is 3 to 5 day hikes down rivers or creeks blazing my own trail getting 6 or 8 miles a day. I have a base weight of 18lb. I'm planning on starting At Pine hiking to Payson and back to the truck 44 miles round trip, is that a reasonable weekend hike?

@vallarralde9982 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, have you hiked that section yet? I have about 300 miles of the AZ trail under my belt and have hiked the section you are speaking of.

@99Keek 6 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting how you would judge that setup if you had rain for a couple of days. :)

@MrOhfuckyougod 3 жыл бұрын

better than a nylon tent

@keithskaggs9410 6 жыл бұрын

Darwin at what weight does a pack become ultralight and at what weight does it become light weight what's the difference where's the line for weight

@michaelb1761 6 жыл бұрын

Most people draw the ultralight line at a base weight of 10 lbs, though some are getting so light (stupid light IMO) that they are down to a 5 lb base weight. You sacrifice a lot to get down to that weight, including repair tape, medications, TP, etc.

@LeonidasontheTrail 6 жыл бұрын

How much weight does the 7D shell drop off the 10D EE quilt? Just curious as I am looking at purchasing another 3 EE quilts soon.

@friarrodneyburnap4336 5 жыл бұрын

What is your average trail weight?

@lawrencefieselman3803 5 жыл бұрын

Do you usually carry a mini medical pouch? At least some band-aids, gauze, cream, etc.? I really enjoy your videos.

@Sierubino 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, specifically curious about how the Nero worked with the pad as the back support; I use an Osprey AntiGravity pack now and love it but want something a little lighter. Would you recommend going with your Nero and the pad? Would that answer change if my weight wasn't quite as light as yours? (15lbs so still pretty light)

@AndyOnTheMountain 6 жыл бұрын

Are you still thinking of carrying the Z-lite through the first 700 miles of the PCT. I can't decide if I want to carry mine then switch to the neo air after the desert. Andy

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know.... I'm back & forth now. Thought I wanted to do that, but I'd rather have better sleep! Hike On, Darwin

@williamfrantz949 5 жыл бұрын

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@chemistryflavored 5 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised you don’t carry tooth powder to save on weight LOL every oz matters right?

@ryannesbitt5419 5 жыл бұрын

If you really tried do you think I would be possibly to fit a bv450 in this bag?

@justplaindarin 6 жыл бұрын

Did you find that you missed the zippered footbox on the Enigma compared to your Revelation?

@timk8224 6 жыл бұрын

I was trying to figure out what the d stands dor in 7d, 10d and so on, does it have to do with the temp rating?

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

It stands for Denier.... As in 7 Denier Nylon. Hike On, Darwin

@kungpow108 6 жыл бұрын

Tim Kruse It stands for denier. Denier is basically how thin the material is. 7d is one of the thinnest you can get right now. Most things have at least 10d like a silnylon tarp.

@PescaroBarbarosa 6 жыл бұрын

Hi i always enjoin your videos and a big thanks to your subtitels for the weightings (pound in kg). could you add subtitils for the temperatures?

@troyroper1847 6 жыл бұрын

You said that you would change out your Trekking poles, back to BD or sticking with CNOC?

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

I'm sticking with the CNOC Poles! Hike On, Darwin

@elced01 6 жыл бұрын

Darwin are you considering trimming down the length of your NeoAir Xlite before your through?

@DarwinOnthetrail 6 жыл бұрын

I've thought about it... At least testing it in the field & seeing how it works. Hike On, Darwin

@HappyJackCreations 5 жыл бұрын

Did you hike AZT again towards the end of 2018? I was wondering if you are the same guy I spoke to at the Moqui Campground in early November when I was dumping my trash?

@BRo-uf6zw 5 жыл бұрын

Darwin bro why aren't you using the spyderco to lighten your pack weight of tp?

@robertwood4783 6 жыл бұрын

For an early March AT trip, would you start with boots?

@stevefaculakiii9720 6 жыл бұрын

Can you shoot me a link to the review of the prototype 7d EE quilt, I couldn't find it. Really curious if the 7d will hold up. THX

@russellinthebush2897 6 жыл бұрын

If other than the trial, would you have taken the bivy or just a ground sheet? I suppose it would add warmth.

@seahpo6737 6 жыл бұрын

Russell in the Bush The bivy won't add that much warmth, but it protects against splashes coming through the open ends of the tarp, as well as protecting from bugs. A groundsheet won't do either of those, although it will be lighter.

@russellinthebush2897 6 жыл бұрын

The tarp Darwin used is large enough that splash shouldn't be a concern. Bugs really aren't an issue on the AZT either. That's why I posed the question to Darwin. Basically, for where Darwin went, the only purpose I can see for the bivy would be for review or warmth. For reference, I've used a tarp almost exclusively the past two plus years, including 400 miles of the AZT, the CT, TRT, Wonderland Trail, Grand Canyon, Black Canyon Trail, etc. Thanks for your reply.