I have only backpack camped 1 time in my life. Im a 50 yr old married woman who loves the outdoors. I freaking love your channel. I think I found you because I watch a lot of mountain climbing videos and Im a history junky. The algorithm led me here and I have totally invested myself in your content from camping to mystery and crime. I live in Alaska and have only recently in the last 2 yrs started camping there but we have always camped in Georgia our home state. A lot of the products you speak on still helps me with my simplicity of camping and day hikes. Thanks so much for the laughs and education.

I'm from Hawaii and started the Kalalau Trail with my mom and brother when I was 12. A bouncy happy hippie came by wearing only his backpack. My mom made us turn back. This was a million years ago.

Great video. As a female hiker, I’d love to see a review of what gear your girlfriend took and how it worked for her.

Great advice on the satellite SOS device. All SAR personnel thank you.

Normally I would scoff at the foam pad, but I've camped in Kalalau, and pretty much any inflatable sleeping pad is going to be much too warm. I ended up sleeping on the tent floor. Also, while you'll want to bring the rain fly with you, ditching it at night to allow the heat and humidity inside your tent escape is essential -- so bring a tarp. No single-wall tents for this hike.

Yooo, I am that random dude that came up to to ask about your backpack in the Lihue airport. I didn't even know you were a youtuber. That's crazy. Great video.

I did a day hike in that trail a couple of weeks ago and my hiking buddies and I decided to go back and do the whole thing in a couple of years. Thanks for the tips!

Damn bro, you are killing the algorithm lately! 139k subs. Good stuff, Kyle. Keep it up!

I just have to say I have been watching the channel for a few weeks now, and Kyle your channel is very unique, also funny. I enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you for the content. Have a good day.

tag this video as tropical gear review. get you some clicks. Winter and long distance trail pack videos are abundant. Tropical isn't as common.

You took a gf backpacking?! Wtf bro, I'm telling my mom you're cheating on her!!

Wow, Kyle, not sure if it's more surprising that you have 140 subscribers so soon after 100k, or that you have agf & she agreed to backpack with you 🤔 Congrats in the incredible growth!

My NeoAir lasted about 15 years of heavy use, at least 3-4K or miles on it over that time. What finally killed it was using it on a concrete Terracotta floor for a few months in my dad's house in Florida after he passed away last winter (he almost made it to a 100!), while we were fixing up and cleaning out the place for sale. Should have put my Tyvak under it. (My sister got the bed).

Hey Kyle, not sure if you know this but you could wash the headband of your headlamp. You may not shower but even you fall in a creek every once in awhile.

I love Frog Toggs! So affordable and easily patched with duck tape when snagged on thorny things in the woods!

The pad will pop on your next long hike when you are at least 2 days from a trailhead or resupply.

My first overseas hike was that Kauai trail back in 1997. I remember being WAY heavy in the gear department! I should've left probably 75% of what I had with me in the rental parked by beach at roads end. Needless to say, I did learn a lot that hike & sweated way more than I needed to. Fantastic trail but an over abundance of choppers overhead. Great when nightfall came & they were gone

That was a dam fine pack smack Kyle!!😂

A gps communicator is clutch on the Kalalau since there are two water crossings on the way out. Nice to be able to tell someone "Hey, I didn't get swept out to sea!" :)

Thanks. for the load out very informative

Def. recommend a satellite beacon. Had to hike 8 miles down a ridge with a concussion to call for help.

The trail name sounds like a drunk man saying Colorado Trail.

I used to have one of those Thermarest Neoair pads (probably the first generation of pads that had the Mylar baffles on the inside) it was very comfortable, if a little noisy, but it was super light. I’d definitely get another.

I made the mistake of taking a two day hike without a GPS I developed planters fasciitis, I just was unable to hike and took an extra 12 hours to get out of a no cellphone service area. Not having the ability to send out updates was a stupid move.

Oh man! 11 smacks!! This is gonna be a good gear video. 👍👍

You use the Sawyer squeeze because of the collaboration that Dan Becker made with Sawyer.

This man has the algo hack

Hiking with your girlfriend? Nice. I’m glad to hear Dan Becker is back up and hiking.

6:58 headlamp straps are machine-washable, just so you know. It’s probably best to put it into a mesh bag so it won’t catch on anything though.

Good to know about the In Reach device thanks!

Ahhhhhhrgh, my eyes! Pleeeeeeze, fold and roll that poor Duplex. 😮 Nice loadout! 🤓 That pad is invincible, it will never pop.

Hawaii red clay, gotta love it…great review of gear! Do share how TSA felt about trekking poles? Thanks in advance

I have a custom Alien Gear pack as well, very similar to yours! Also white with the Ultra 200 fabric, I love it. Brandon makes amazing packs at a very fair price and he will create EXACTLY what you want. EDIT: lol I also have the exact same poles and thinlight pad XD Also... as far as Hawaii... I would have just brought a cheap fleece blanket hahaha

Frog togs ripped on me.

A 40° Revelation from EE is the way to go. In Apex of course.

Great video. Additional question to the community: Does anyone know how Flossy is doing and did the doctor find something?

Can't believe you made it to 140k already. Big congrats. Felt like just yesterday you had 10k!

For sure gonna pop the next time you use it. That pad is two versions of the Xlite ago.

My thermarest has 3000 plus miles on it. I've had it since 2016 popped once I put some super glue over the hole and no problems since.

We love our full size groundhogs.

Thanks brodie

I think Hilltop should send you a new food bag with Dan Becker's face on it just for spite after that comment. 😂 You think having your face on it is awkward?! Hold my beer.

MSR does make stakes for sand. They are the long corkscrew shaped ones.

Leave your patch kit at home, that will be the day that your sleep pad pops.

Hiking Kalalau in May. Considering picking up special sand stakes, curious if you'd think that's worth it for this hike. Thanks for the great content Kyle!

It’s so nice to see they let you out of the contiguous states, after you got out of the penitentiary. Stay strong, say what’s up to your old cellies.

Agree 100% on the garmin. Curious why you dont use the cascade carbon fiber poles?

Great video. Please, keep up the great content.

Love the Paris Mountain shirt!

I have my Garmin ON my body...its in a pocket on my sports bra with its neck tie around my neck, it's not leaving my body lol, But Find a place ON your body..so many people have it on the pack shoulder, BUT if you've set your pack down and or its ripped from you like on a water crossing dunk..it's gonna be gone..and you NEED it! you will want that GPS ON you! Classic example happened last year here in my province, Guy had a GPS on his pack, set it down and was admiring the view..slipped on loose gravel and fell 80 ft to a broken leg and arm..His pack was sitting up the mountain with its GPS. He luckily was found by another hiker 5..yes, FIVE! hours later! and they called in the help and he was rescued. You never never know what can happen to you in the back country!

Channel is blown up! Wasn't too long ago you barely 40K. Great job! Gd video

How about you do a video on how you shipped your equipment over to the islands

When did you and flossy make it official? Congrats 🎊 🎉

Update us about the groundhog mini stakes soon. It looks painful for your fingers and the thread is gonna snap when you pull it from the ground. Also, how bout a food bag loadout?

Thanks, I will never unsee bag slapping now.

I’m expecting a crackerknacker pot video for 150k Kyle. 👀

I bet the gear vid (awesome) gets less views than the mystery vids have been getting. So cool! Good gear vid though! Thanks for sharing your experience 👍🏼

Mosquito head net ftw. I don't care if i look goofy, I'm not going crazy itching at night.

You’re probably going to hit 150k subs by April after all!

When he says “ girlfriend “ he meant to say Flossy…… 🤔🤭🤘🏼🤘🏼🤣🤣

Enjoyed this,my rucksack is usually 3 stone 😁 debs xx

Under armor makes really good base layers vs the P Gucci brand haha😂. Love content and ye its gonna pop but not for a few more yrs.

I know you've said in the past how you despise water bladders/hoses....What about the SmartWater bottle/hose conversion? Made one before I bought one on GGG for $28. I'm liking it so far. I hate stopping/slowing to pull out a bottle from a side pocket. I tend to ignore my thirst because of this and keep going and before I know it, I'm gassing out wondering why. I think the conversion is a nice medium between having a water bladder & not. If anybody here has tried them, what do ya think?

Wow!

Going to pop in 2024 sometime 😂 I’ve been teetering on the edge of the Inreach, haven’t pulled the plug yet to get one. Just not sure about the whole subscription thing 😂

Have you ever considered removing the trap and washing it? Or replacing it? How does the BRS compare to other stoves? The burner is so small. Does it use more fuel than other stoves to boil water? How does it compare when cooking food, other than boiling water?

Lots of people will keep their ice axe in hand above the treeline for potential self arrest. Last time I was there several people had only microspike and one in only sneakers. Safety in a spectrum based on people's comfort. Highly recommend getting some training from guides to get comfortable. Happy Trails!

It will pop tomorrow

0:26 Kyle, I told my mom that you have a girlfriend and it broke her heart ❤️

What's the over/under on weather Kyle's pad finally pops in 2023??? 🤔

Where in the hell is the CROTCH POT in this gear load out?

How did u travel on the plane with ur backpacking gear? Checked in or did u use ur pack as a carry on and brought a different bag for the checked in items?

I bet it would pop on the AZT desert sections. Watch out for those cholla!

Beaudreax butt paste for rashes or cuts. Its a must have

As someone planning to hike the Kalalau either this year or next.. do you plan on making a video about that hike? It would be cool to see what you think about it

Were you able to carry on your pack with the trekking poles or did you have to check it?

Damn, them shoulder pads thicc, boi!

If Kyle really has a GF....I think we all need to speak w/her - how about a live ? Dig the Paris Mt shirt, camping there in May as my daughter has a USL-W (soccer) game in Greenville.

That Neo is never going to pop... I still have both of my original Neo Air pads. I bought them 12 or 13 years ago, something like that? They were my primary pad for 10 years and never had a problem with them. I upgraded to a thicker pad a couple years ago, but these are still in mint condition and get used as backups or loaned out to friends or family who need one.

Kyle, I see you have the same philosophy on washing gear and bringing a chair.

10lb without a bear can is pretty easy, try to do under 10 with a yosemite approved bear can

the infamous green 46 climbs shirt it would be cool if a kyle hates hiking team was put together at some point😂

Hiking in Hawaii: Be aware it rains a lot

i just wanna know how much water yall carry. im used to 5/7 liters in colorado...sometimes because i have to, sometimes just to have extra weight. but how much is needed on longer carries..ie, start of PCT/CDT

YEAHHH Duplex! Kyle now your a man.

CDT in the future brother ? Been following you for the past couple of years, love your content

Dont ever wash that pad , its the dirt holding it together!

Kyle, you need to wash stuff brother.

I met a lady hiker who had a green quilt like yours , she said it was a great quilt but smelt like Vermont farts

the pad will pop the day you hike with a camp chair

I just completed my 1st backpacking trip. Lots of fun except my Sawyer squeeze leaked from the o-ring that connects to the water bottle. Not sure what the deal is with that. Defective o-ring or defective user?

I'm a Marine. What are trekking poles exactly?

Dan Becker would approve Kyle 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😭

Out of curiosity, you had made a video in Hawai’i saying there’s no hiking in Hawai’i. I commented saying Hawai’i does have hiking and you gotta check out the Kalalau trail. Was it that comment that inspired you?

Did you seriously open that beer with your poop laden trekking pole. You are a brave (read crazy) man!

are there any gps devices that don't require monthly subscriptions and costs per text message?

well, that pad will pop when it’s raining and you’re sleeping on granite. 😂

2400 hours on the trail...the thing pops.. Wadaiwin? Chrismass 2024 I expect Mt prize... illlhave that shish water adapter.

Bro I live on Kauai and do the kalalau trail all the time hit me up !

Another gear video...? Dude wanna try some longer videos of you just wandering the trails, making decisions and stuff with little to no mention of gear or food, especially gear. Also u gotta know this, if I run out of herb on trail will it find me eventually or should I bring 6 months worth?