Good to know! My 25 degree just got in today!

Return these garbage duck down sleeping bag. Your 25° is actually a 40° system y'all got played

Oh wow, good to know. I bought one but haven't used it yet. Thanks for the warning; I had no idea.

Was wondering about that I use a similar device and am religiously weighing my can as I refill. I can’t imagine refilling without it unless you way underfill the canister.

I have used the Zenbivy down to below freezing in the Andes with wind, no drafts because of their unique closure system. But I love the choices so each can find what they love

Return it it's duck down not goose down. You got played by KZfaqrs shilling poo poo. Also the warmth ratings aren't certified and off by 10°

Tennessee slim shut up.

I have two packs from seek outside. A custom and a Divide. I find that they are comfortable at 40+ pounds. I do not know what their upper limit would be, but the pack and frame are very well constructed and solid. 40 or 50 pounds does not strain or distort them at all. Both of my packs are backpacking packs and use the same style frame, harness, lumbar support, straps, and hip belt. I cannot speak towards their revolution frame packs. I also have a Kifaru pack on a duplex lite frame. I find the seek packs work better for me than the Kifaru pack. Seeks packs can be adjusted to fit your body as desired and can be configured to keep the pack tight to your shoulders or to allow for more upper body mobility. You can also adjust the frame height as needed. Proper fame height is critical for your ability to cary loads correctly. The harness can be micro adjusted to any reasonable size and the shoulders (left/right) can be set to different lengths. Nice for me as one of my shoulders is lower than the other. All the frame and harness adjustments can be done in the field without tools. The construction of my packs is very good. All the seams. stitching, attachment points and what-not are straight and well made. My packs are made from high quality material, the Divide is UltraPE 400 and I don't remember what the custom is made from. But they function well, do not take on water, and have good abrasion resistance. I did seam seal my packs so they are mostly (but not completely) water proof. If you have a specific question I might be able to answer it, so let me know. ~S

@@shanksmare Thanks for the insight. It sounds like you really like the SO packs. Have you tried the MR packs too? Are those more comfortable? I guess I was hoping to find out how the SO packs stack against the MR packs in terms of carry and comfort. If the SO packs are even remotely close to the MR packs, I’d go with the SO packs as they are considerably lighter. Neither brand is cheap tbh. I’d just get them both otherwise.

@@smellybearc7411 Your question is one I have wondered many times. Should I get a MR pack to see how it compares to my Seek packs. I have never hiked with one, only put one on at PCT days last year. So I cannot say if one is better than the other. Comfort is likely a personal thing and one pack might work for me and not for you, so take my regard for Seek packs with a grain of salt. I am kind of a simple bag type of hiker. I do not like/need extra zippers, lids, pockets etc. You can get a lid, pocket, or a talon for Seek packs, but of course they add weight. I hope Eric responds and can do some testing. Good luck. ~S

I’d say going with a heavier pack would be preferable for you. UL makes the most sense if you’re going for long miles or periods of time. You’re 220lbs. An extra pound from your backpack is probably the most comforting weight you can add. Or switch to bikepacking like I did.

Hi I can only add my experience I bought a Mystery Ranch Bridger 65 on Recommendation, i found it uncomfortable and heavy, i also own a fjallraven kebab 52 and an Arcteryx Bora 50 and 62 , and a sierra design flex capacitor i got rid of the Bridger after 1 hike of 15 carrying 10kg. I have actually sold all my packs now appart from the Bora 62 which is amazing and I have a Dan Durston Kakwa 55 which is probably the best backpack Ive ever had, my loadout is typically 7-12kg

The heavier bag is worth it. UL shit is a garbage gimmick for hipster overpriced junk If you can’t handle 2 extra lbs as a full grown man you need to go to the gym

It's a difference between how thick the material is really. The Keb's also have a bit more of a waxy finish the Fjalraven does, definitely heavier duty and I wouldn't want to wear them in hot weather. Great for cold to moderate temps tho!

Thanks! It's the MSR Hubba 3P tent. I use it a lot with my wife and our dog. It's really nice! And someone had to cancel their spot so you might still be able to get in! Hope to see you in Peru!

@@eric_hanson thanks for the reply! It looks like a great tent, super roomy and nice light. That’s crazy! Too bad for them, hopefully it works out for me.

I got an AirMesh last year and really hoped it would work out, as it's so lightweight. But I find it soaks up moisture easily and dries slowly. My merino shirts dry much faster.

My experience has been the opposite. Breathes like crazy and drys really fast even when paired with a wind breaker that is trapping moisture.

@@stevewright2241 That makes me wonder if different colors have slightly different fabric makeup, or the women's fabric is different. The slow drying is even obvious at home when I wash, spin, and hang to dry along with my merino and cotton/nylon shirts. The others are dry hours before my AirMesh. Wish it were otherwise!

I train in mine and wear it 3-4 days a week. I got 2 of them. I think if I had to wear it for a month straight it’s gonna stink like Patagonia long underwear does. The wind blows right through it but that also why it breathes so well too. I don’t think it takes me any longer in the dryer than any other synthetic piece.

​@@stevewright2241 That's the difference then. I need my clothes to air dry quickly when I'm on trail, without a dryer. AirMesh just doesn't. Probably best kept as a workout piece so it can be washed/dried at home.

I can't give you a precise answer, however I have been wearing pants that are 50/50 cotton and synthetic all year for the last two years. I never thought about drying time, be it in +30°C or -10°C. So it can't be that bad.

16:00 commercial for $565.00 tent, $365.00 backpack, 200.00 pants and $100.00 pot🙄

Not if over 6'2". Not for weight. Not for wind. Not for stakes.

@@tomnoyb8301 what do you mean not for stakes?

I see you spamming the comments, where is the info that it's duck down?

​@@shawnagoZen bivy website

@@shawnagothat’s easy. It’s not labeled as goose down, therefore it’s not

Most of these hiker creators are looking to monetize ergo all the informercials.