PASS or FAIL?! Backpacking Gear That FAILED The Test!

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PASS or FAIL?! Backpacking Gear That FAILED The Test!

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@cliffspicer6555 Жыл бұрын

I know you’re not looking for sympathy so I’ll blame your back issues on all the UL gear you’ve been using. Had you used heavier stuff with a base weight of 40 lbs you would have had a stronger back and been fine. So Kidding . Feel better.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

🤣 touche

@geraldhenrickson7472 11 ай бұрын

Is there no end to the jealosy/fear of that which a person doesnt understand? When older, the skeptics will appreciate going lighter. They may also be embarrassed about their years of never ending skepticism. Oh wait, I think maybe you’re kidding so…never mind. See you on the trail.

@vanCapere Жыл бұрын

The only UL rain jackets that work all have one thing in common: They use GTX Shakedry. Everything else has been performing badly IMO whilst my TNF HyperAir Shakedry jacket is on its fourth year of use and never wetted out - even in challenging alpine environments.

@FC-fx7zu Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel today and I have to say, great sense of humor and really entertaining and informative video. Wishing you all the best. 😊 I learned a lot from your video.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@gregbrown7953 9 ай бұрын

I have the Big Agnes Tiger Wall 2 tent which I mostly love except the yellow color seems to attract insects. If I set my tent up during the day by the time I am ready for bed there will be flies and other buzzing insects between the top of the tent body and the rain fly which they can't seem to escape. I generally have to pull the rain fly half way off to get them out.

@TheNypenfan Жыл бұрын

Just revisited your video today. Hope your surgery went well!

@mvoutour Жыл бұрын

Bryce, really sorry to hear about your back issue. I too had a herniated disc in March of 2022 and was unable to do much for about 6 months. It slowly got better with the help of spinal decompression therapy and chiropractic. Was considering surgery but it doesn't appear to be necessary now. My dad had the same back surgery and he's totally fine now, best of luck.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

It's no fun. Thank you!

@LostAgainwithJim Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my OV VARIO. My favorite new piece from 2022.

@muskadobbit 2 ай бұрын

I love the shirt. Looks awesome on you. Guys are usually so timid about colours. Meantime, you rock.

@billb5732 Жыл бұрын

It isn't "ultralight rain gear" that is the problem, it's "waterproof-breathable" rain gear that is neither. Frogg Toggs is light and bulletproof. Well, except for bushwhacking. But, on-trail, it won't let you down. That said, ponchos with full-length front zippers are a better solution than any jacket (which gets pressed against your back by your pack.

@THERAPYINU Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear. Have same disc issue since I was 19 but never had to do the surgery but it def. changed my recreation choices. Good luck and speedy recovery.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ryankeane8072 Жыл бұрын

Agree with you on UL rain jackets. I love my XL Frogg Toggs - cheap, breathes okish, covers my pack, doesn’t wet out (although I might get wet from sweat). People say they’re too fragile, but I’ve never ripped one despite lots of bushwhacking, as long as you don’t count me stupidly ripping my thumb through the cuff trying to take it off too fast. 😂 Nothing a little duct tape can’t fix. Good luck with the surgery!

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I like frog toggs. The original. I bought the UL one and a button ripped off just trying to unbutton it the first time I tried it on. Lol

@TheAngieStoned Жыл бұрын

I managed to get hold of a yellow set of frogg toggs (Sweden) haven't tried them out in the wild yet. I'm just slightly worried I'll be called Big Bird on the trail 😬😄

@jrjohnson5901 Жыл бұрын

Have you looked at the tarptent dipole 2 Li tent?

@Orangehat04 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review on the Decathlon UL rain jacket! I was curious about it's reliability based on its price. I have the trek 100 and it holds up really well...the zipper being on the opposite side throws me off a bit lol

@MylesAway3 Жыл бұрын

Man, sorry to hear about your back. I was out about 6 months with a herniated disc. Thanks for another great video, and good luck with your surgery.

@ewik939 Жыл бұрын

Sucks to hear about your back, but thanks for sharing! I shot my legs to shit this year and am currently doing rehab by swimming bla bla, trying to get it together for a one month thru this summer, will absolutely lose my shit if it doesn’t work out because I’ve been planning it for two whole years. Just nice to see I’m not the only one who’s frustrated and stumbling around like a grandma/grandpa atm. Fingers crossed for your surgery and a speedy recovery!

@javiercantu2702 Жыл бұрын

Having had surgery for two ruptured disc. I know how painful it is. Good luck on your surgery and recovery. If pain continues look into radio frequency abrasion. It was the best thing I could have done. I have been a police officer for 23 years and thought I was going to have to call it quits until I did the radio frequency abrasion. Pray for a speedy recovery and more of your videos.

@Anza_34832 Жыл бұрын

0:10 The sun hoodie with its funky Hawaii print pattern for sure has bears stay away!

@kristilloyd2837 Жыл бұрын

Take good care of yourself and thanks for your videos.

@memathews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the gear. Also, thanks for mentioning you're 5'8" so I can relate to sizes, weights, space. I'm 6'3", so everything weighs a bit more, fits a bit different, etc., especially since my torso is a medium and my limbs are where my height is (36" inseam and sleeve). On your Uberlight, is the loss of volume actually leaking through the thin fabric or is it the cooling off of your breath blowing it up? I've got a heavier pad and blow it up to rigidly tight, but an hour or so later it's lost volume to become cushy. Also, 100% agree on lightweight rain jackets, always a disappointment in a full day of rain. Back pain is terrible, almost as bad as mouth pain. You're motivated, you'll beat the pain and the issue.

@EverythingIsPhotogenic Жыл бұрын

Suffer spinal injuries myself, disc herniation and bulged discs in my lower lumbar region. Have dealt with pain that, on a good day, could suck the life force right out of you... I was a candidate for surgery... I haven't done it... And it's been years. It was a long path to finding a path to a nearly pain-free existence without drugs or surgery, but it is possible. Your medical treatment is between you and your doctor, but I recommend exhausting EVERY option you can. Get second, third, even fourth opinions. Surgeons are in the business of surgery, not wellness. Surgery might be the faster path, but might not be the better one. Really depends on your own case. I know this is unsolicited. YT "expert" advice, but from one human being to another, don't let pain and frustration drive a decision that will have lasting ramifications. For every person I've encountered that says back surgery is the best thing they have ever done, there was one who had an adverse experience (my n of about a dozen people - super scientific I know). It is simply an interesting ratio and gave me pause before diving into surgery. I haven't closed the door on it, but thought at a younger age, I would give my body the option to heal through rest, low impact exercise, and PT. I went from the need for narcotics daily to needing advil every 4-6 weeks on a "bad" day. Maintaining core and leg strength has been critical. Perhaps as muscle mass naturally reduces with age, surgery might be back on the table, but I think I made the right choice. I know you're frustrated being held back from the things you love. You're still young, could you temporarily redirect that passion while your body heals? It's worth a conversation with your doctor... It may turn out that surgery IS the right option, just suggesting you challenge the treatment with questions. The American medical system can be like a cattle farm at times... Whatever you do, I hope you find relief, I truly empathize with your situation, it's terrible!

@hoser7706 11 ай бұрын

Its so funny you say yoir Uberlite does not hold air and you like it. The pad not losing air. Mine did the same thing. Needed to be reinflated 2x in the night but it was THE best sleep I have ever had in the backcountry. The gummies might have helped. 😬My small uber holds air but who wants to sleep on that tiny thing!?😂😂. It is just uber cool bc it is uber small packed

@lucyalderman422 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry that your health has gone sideways get well soon, l will pray for you

@RacerXSeattle Жыл бұрын

Would be interested in a video with a more in depth review of BA Fly Creek tent if you felt up for it. I think it is an interesting tent and one of the lightest double wall nearly freestanding tents out there. But it has a bit of a reputation for not doing well and windy or sustained wet weather. Curious to hear more about your experience with his tent. Best of luck with your back.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I did one about it. Not a full review but went over it petty good. Scroll back through my videos it won't be far back. 3 or 4 months ago. "Choosing the right tent"

@garycase1790 Жыл бұрын

We love My Pillow

@Learningthetruth7 Жыл бұрын

My Pillow is the best on the trail!!

@stoicodysseys6352 Жыл бұрын

I have the Ventus and love it. The Vario seems cool. I may have to indulge

@PCL73314 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Hope you heal quickly from back surgery! Have you tried the outdoor vitals rain jacket?!

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I have not. I might get one

@cadcock15 Жыл бұрын

Trying to get back into backpacking. Haven't gone since i was in boy scouts. Im not here to share sympathy with you but i do relate to back problems. Ive got scoliosis and its been causing me a ton of discomfort and problems for many years. But im going to try to go in the next couple weeks if the rain will stay away long enough. Dont have any ultralight gear. Probably going to end up with a base weight of like 15lbs. Went out today for a couple miles with a 30lb load as a worst case scenario and its tough but i think i can do it. Hiking poles seem to help. If i can get in a 3 day trip under 25lb total pack weight and survive my trip and want to do more im going to look at getting myself some ultralight gear.

@watch-Dominion-2018 Жыл бұрын

what do you do to repel ticks? do you use permethrin?

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Yes permathrin

@watch-Dominion-2018 Жыл бұрын

@@BryceNewbold do u soak your clothes in it?

@christopherlewis4950 Жыл бұрын

I have the patagonia storm 10 jacket it is great it is light but strong great review (walkingman)

@MylesAway3 Жыл бұрын

Hey Bryce, what are those silver sunglasses you have on in your cutscene when talking about your rain jacket? Those look great!

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Not sure. They were just cheapys on a rack. Haha

@justjonoutdoors Жыл бұрын

I have 2 Uberlight pads. One will need a couple breaths about halfway through the night, and the other has never leaked a bit. (And yes, I have them marked so I can tell which is which..!)

@TheAngieStoned Жыл бұрын

Mate, I'm so sorry to hear that 💔 Hope you feel much, much better soon!

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hikethat401 Жыл бұрын

OV vario 👍👍 Love Mike Lendale too!!

@JamieEnglish Жыл бұрын

Random question, but you and I are very similar in height and weight; what size do you swear in the IntoTheAm brand? Thanks! Love your all your videos!!

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So I wear a size small in them. They are a bit tight but I prefer that. The mediums fit ok too is just that the sleeves are slightly longer than I prefer.

@scooter1068 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck on the surgery. What are your overall thoughts on the SMD Deschutes + Serenity Net Tent inner? I remember you using it for a while.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I love that setup. The net tent is very small though. Love the tarp but most ppl will not like the net in my opinion.

@memathews Жыл бұрын

@@BryceNewbold I agree with you on the Serenity Net Tent, too small a space. I use the SMD Gatewood Cape and a S2S bug net that gives me a bit more length and a much wider area to use.

@wazoologist Жыл бұрын

Damn you Bryce, I just bought some t-shirts there yesterday! 🤣😐

@Lv4_o2 Жыл бұрын

Heal fast! Look forward to more vids.

@jamesbrooks3664 Жыл бұрын

5'8' 140 damn and I thought I was a small guy lol!

@trailheadjunkie Жыл бұрын

Hopefully we’ll see you shortly in 2023!

@karyn4875 Жыл бұрын

When you got that bright yellow tent, I commented and asked that you let us know if you were able to sleep in it. It would be like sleeping inside a lemon drop. Yuk.

@markcummings6856 Жыл бұрын

I don’t believe in sympathy, but I do wish you the best with your Back surgery. Great video, and hilarious, too. Happy New Year

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@SinchuwusOutside Жыл бұрын

Bryce - sorry to hear about your back, but no sympathy here, however what I will offer you is some liquid pain reliever/strength! I live outside of Canton, Oh and happy to swing down your way and buy you a few beers at your brewery of choice. I think I've been to all of them down there and have my favorites. I really like Hoodletown and Lockport are probably my 2 favorites. Let me know and thanks for sharing! -dave

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I'll let you know for sure! Thanks for the offer. Love me some good craft brew!

@SinchuwusOutside Жыл бұрын

@@BryceNewbold yes please do. It’s the least I can do for all the money, time and frustration you saved me with your content!

@MikeHacker Жыл бұрын

My dad's been having back issues too...

@Gamerhog2022 Жыл бұрын

I still use frogg toggs lol

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that. They work

@iCupcake01 Жыл бұрын

Liteaf 35L or 30L better.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

i like the 35 in case you want to stay out longer and need a huge food bag. the 30 is just getting tiny. haha

@cgriggsiv Жыл бұрын

Well Bryce take care of that back you'll be back out on the trail soon enough with your jogging and running and backpacking Always good to go ultralight But then again I tended you comfortable it's not the lightest not the heaviest and the bike takes most of it Maybe this year you should try your hand after the surgery of course and you're healed up just maybe and that is a very huge just maybe you should try your hand at light duty bike packing for one you're not carrying anything except for maybe a little bit of water and two you don't have to go very far just enough to get to your woods that's your mom and dad owns I would say that be about perfect stepping stone Take care good video

@shabingly Жыл бұрын

Hang on, did you say the uberlight isn't deflating as much when the ground isn't as cold? Are you inflating it directly, mouth-to-valve? If so, it might just be the air cooling and compressing inside it overnight, rather than it actually leaking. Try using a pumpsack maybe? Or being a proper numpty like me and use a little battery pump.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Oh I didn't mean it like that. I just meant if the ground is not cold I won't bother with blowing it up through the night

@shabingly Жыл бұрын

@@BryceNewbold ah ok, I misheard that then. 👍

@MikeHacker Жыл бұрын

2nd hiker having issues over there

@craigelliott4338 Жыл бұрын

Try the aluft Pro. It's much better.

@dakotaescher1 Жыл бұрын

Want an ultra-lightweight rain jacket that actually works and doesn't cost a lot? Garbage bag, works all the time, weighs next to nothing, costs next to nothing.

@kriseikenbery112 Жыл бұрын

😂 Oh yeah! Used garbage bags when I used to go the “Mistake by the Lake” to watch the Browns! Worked great!

@cham_hikes6821 Жыл бұрын

Miss your face!! Hope all is well! 😊

@cham_hikes6821 Жыл бұрын

Hope you're recovering well. I'm not being weird or too sympathetic, just genuinely curious how you are. 😅

@jacobpoucher Жыл бұрын

Newbold nice!

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Thanks pouch. And thanks for your patreon donations. 👍

@jacobpoucher Жыл бұрын

@Bryce Newbold 👍🍻 no prob dude!

@b.k.691 Жыл бұрын

A bulging what? I dont think you can say that on KZfaq! Feel better soon!

@Andy-Mesa Жыл бұрын

I'm not at all surprised to see you promoting MyPillow.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Lol. I'm curious as to why

@jgeisler Жыл бұрын

Hate hearing you're still dealing with the back problems. I'm sure it is driving you crazy not getting out, especially not being able to go for a simple run.

@stoicodysseys6352 Жыл бұрын

What's your weight and height? In pounds and inches.

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Somebody didn't watch the video! 😆.. just playing. 5'8 140

@dakotaescher1 Жыл бұрын

So I need to carry 3 jackets ( a rain jacket, a puffy and an Outdoor Vital? No thanks, I'll pass.).

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

Lol... no. They each have their own application.

@dakotaescher1 Жыл бұрын

@@BryceNewbold If you want to carry xtra gear in the backcountry, yeah, I guess they do.

@slylyunleashed8419 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@stoicodysseys6352 Жыл бұрын

Why are you on hiatus?

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I talked about that in the video

@djw8504 Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the My Pillow 👍🇺🇸

@raythompson1720 Жыл бұрын

Don't want sympathy? Then quit whining, get a grip (and good luck with the surgery dude, love your output)

@99meimnot Жыл бұрын

Lost me at the pillow. Bye 👋

@BryceNewbold Жыл бұрын

I didn't bring one for 8 years. You'll figure it out. 😄

@99meimnot Жыл бұрын

@@BryceNewbold no-using a my pillow ✌️

@lizhang9807 9 ай бұрын

human psychology actually says if you pay for something....you are actually biased towards it ... cause no one wants to feel like an idiot who just bought something dumb ...

@BryceNewbold 8 ай бұрын

im actually talking about that in the next video. lol