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@jackriminton7959 2 күн бұрын
I don't want to be cruel but you've gone and got some great information but delivered it in such a way that anesthesiologists will be worried for their jobs
@efvanyberg 14 күн бұрын
Well, it's €130 ($140-ish) more for the DCF-floor in Europe. Just over $3 per gram is a bit steep.
@retrobydestiny1030 23 күн бұрын
The Rain ASMR is so nice! Beautiful views!🎉
@ozoutdoors 21 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
@dafisheye 25 күн бұрын
Your background music does’t add anything. In fact, it’s annoying.
@jprassl Ай бұрын
Great straight forward content. I am 6’3” and between the pro1 and pro2. Curious which you would choose. The weight difference is negligible IMO.
@ozoutdoors 24 күн бұрын
Thanks! My son is also 6'3" and he's happy with the pro1. It's not super spacious for him, so if you want margin for being able to slide up and down a bit if you're pitched on an incline, then go with the pro2 and lie on the diagonal. But he's willing to have his toes close at one end and his head close at the other end in order to have the smaller footprint of the pro1. We hike a lot where there aren't designated camp sites so a smaller footprint is very handy when you're trying to find a flat spot on a hill.
@user-il1nx9bl9z Ай бұрын
Wish I knew what drop I need I think i want box toe
@ozoutdoors 24 күн бұрын
Altra, Topo, and Hoka that I mention in the video all have models with different drops, and all do a 30 day return even if you've worn the shoes. So I would suggest buying a few pairs with different drops, going for a hike in all of them, and then returning the ones that don't work. You could even do them one-at-a-time rather than ordering several pairs at once.
@fatherdamo2 Ай бұрын
First wild pitch I put two holes in my pro2+, very windy, first caught sharp end of peg near door, tear, second I was tensioning the pole and it slipped with wind... the z-flick poles...nipple bit down... straight through mesh and then out of top of the tent! I've done a repair on both with durston dcf patches, after intial clear dcf repairs. Can't see the pole hole at all now, door one is slightly noticeable dur to its location on a big panel, but impressed how well it repaired in the field and more so that it held up in strong winds and heavy heavy rain through that night.
@ozoutdoors Ай бұрын
Oh man that's crazy! And on your first trip! Glad to hear it's so repairable though. I haven't had any further rips or tears since that first night out and the DCF tape I happened to have with me has stayed well stuck on.
@lucienellison Ай бұрын
this is the info I was looking for. Thanks!
@ozoutdoors Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ryanb3908 Ай бұрын
Zpaks is garbage. Cant even compare them to Xmids.
@970zfinest Ай бұрын
out pricing people in the hobby sadly
@ozoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yeah they are pricey. You can knock off several hundred dollars if you're willing to carry a few more ounces.
@ryanb3908 Ай бұрын
They have silpoly versions that are a fraction of the cost. Dyneema is expensive.
@ericm9406 2 ай бұрын
hello, I would like to know if the dcf floor is better than the silnylon one. despite the slight price difference between the two versions, which one would be more solid. thank you very much in advance.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Hi there, the silnylon will be more resistant to puncture and abrasion. It will absorb water a little bit which will add to the weight of the tent after a wet night, and will be harder to dry out. The DCF is lighter, does not absorb any water and dries very quickly. It is not quite as robust as sinlnylon but I'm careful with my gear and I've never had a puncture nor tear in the floor.
@ericm9406 2 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors thanks 👍
@drytool 2 ай бұрын
DCF floors puncture so easily and don't compress as small.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Yeah good points, those are the downsides of DCF. I had an Altaplex with a DCF floor for several years and it didn't puncture so I think with care the DCF version of the X-Mid Pro 1 will be durable enough for me.
@drytool 2 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors Similarly, I have an Altaplex tarp that I use with the Z-packs bathtub floor and am just careful with it. The upside is how patchable it is if I do get a hole. I'm hoping that in the future the Aluula fabric will be made in a light enough version for tents, I am told it is almost there for flys and may already be there for floors. It will solve the problem of on-the-bias stretch and non-recovery of the mylar in DCF that makes DCF tents all puckered and flappy over time.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I'm really hoping to see Aluula tents soon. Durston has a pack made of it, but not yet a tent. My Altaplex got super stretched very quickly. People mock me for not being able to pitch it well, but the fact is that it's impossible now. We'll see how the X-Mid Pro 1 holds up over time. The 2023 version showed much less sign of stretching than the Altaplex and I think the way it pitches should hold up better over time.
@scottcampbell3644 2 ай бұрын
You 'sold' it to your son?! And your wish list seems to revolve around doing things with one hand, which the vast majority of us have no issue with.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
What things would have been on your wishlist?
@drytool 2 ай бұрын
@scottcampbell3644, You did a scientific study on the importance to people of being able to manage zippers with one hand? I think you're talking out of you a$$.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
One-handed operation is something Durston Gear specifically highlights in their product description as a selling point. I'm just pointing out that not everything can be done with one hand, and that they could still make improvements in that regard. It's just a matter of convenience though, and if it doesn't bother you then that's great.
@drytool 2 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors The little tie for the netting seems out of place with the magnets and the zippers in that regard, doesn't it?
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
@drytool Yeah, that's how I see it, and thanks for the support :)
@Mike-qx6gy 2 ай бұрын
Hi Mike from NZ here how tall are you and how does the xmid suit ps good content thankyou
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, thanks! I'm 6 foot (1.83m). The X-mid suits me absolutely perfectly. My son who bought my old one is 6 foot 3 inches (1.91m). Because the end walls slope up really steeply it even suits him as well.
@Mike-qx6gy 2 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors thankyu very much for your getting back to me so quickly. Have a good day Mike
@flyweight_adventures 2 ай бұрын
Left my altaplex for a 2024 Xmid pro 1. Tried the pro 2+ also (just didn’t need that much room). Great tents!
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Same! Left my Altaplex for the 2023 Durston X-Mid Pro 1 and haven't looked back. I don't find I need the space of a two person tent either.
@craigy1872 2 ай бұрын
Wish they would come with 2 way zips on the fly 🤦🏻♂️
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
I hadn't thought of that!
@ericwilson4553 22 күн бұрын
I don't like the 2 way zips on my other tents, seems like I accidently grab both more than use the top for venting
@Greghikes1 2 ай бұрын
Hey great video, cheers. Like you I got the first gen pro 1 with the nylon floor, definitely an improvement with DCF.. but ultimately I couldn't get past the lack of internal floor width and switched to a zpacks duplex lite. Hope you are continuing to recover and maybe doing some hikes again!? 🤞 Greg
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Yeah as you know I had the Altaplex before so the Durston actually gave me more usable floor space and I've been fine with it. My recovery has hit some speedbumps, but I did the Buffalo River Trail recently and I'll have a video on that soon.
@Greghikes1 2 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors have you looked at the new altaPlex lite floor size/ shape? Check it out, huge! Hope you continue to heal up! 🙏
@CharmingGecko 2 ай бұрын
Getting the DCF floor was a must for me.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, me too, as soon as I negotiated a sale for the original one 😆
@randomdude6136 2 ай бұрын
subscribed when i saw the fan/sprinkler setup, lol.
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@clayton5584 2 ай бұрын
Not too far from us we like eat at rock bridge after walking that trail
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Same!
@user-tm2kg1ht2h 2 ай бұрын
감사합니다 😊 많은 후기 중 최고 입니다 👍
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment!
@absoluegreen 3 ай бұрын
What a hit job. I hope you got compensated fot your lack of integrity.
@troncaffe 3 ай бұрын
I appreciate your videos on the trail shoes and your making this video even when your were unwell
@ozoutdoors 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope to have a couple more videos out soon.
@jonathankobbe6073 3 ай бұрын
what is that altaplex pitch? how do you want to compare the tents when you pitch it so weirdly
@RonaldChapman-jg5xu 3 ай бұрын
Those topo look awesome! Think I'll try em. Been wearing Altra but breakdown to fast.
@ozoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
Yeah a few people have commented that. It hasn't been my experience with the Altras. I've got a few hundred miles on my Lone Peak 6s and they are still going strong.
@petekadenz9465 3 ай бұрын
Switching to zero drop shoes (to my surprise) helped solve my plantar fasciitis problem.
@ozoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you found a solution. They work great for me too.
@aqo911 3 ай бұрын
That's my hometown!
@ozoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
It's not too far from mine - easy to drive to. I went back and did the long loop in another video. Beautiful.
@Luvsake00 4 ай бұрын
where in the wilderness is this?
@ozoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
I started at the Fairview campground and headed west. I had intended to start at Chancel but there was a seasonal creek that was up so high I couldn't cross it.
@paulsmart5199 4 ай бұрын
Just too expensive. I'm long term fan of Asics. They work and they are not overly expensive
@ozoutdoors 3 ай бұрын
I agree, they are expensive. I've also used Asics for many years for sports and workouts. For hiking I find a wide toe box indispensable and afaik Asics don't have any model with that.
@chewielewis4002 4 ай бұрын
What was the cause of the aortic stenosis? Was it a calcium buildup? Congential?
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Both. They said it had congenital deformities and it was also severely calcified.
@DaysWellTraveled 4 ай бұрын
Great video, man! This was a big eye-opener. Sometimes, when you think everything is fine and you're super healthy, you can be taken off guard. It's amazing to see how you have taken this in stride and have put so much thought into how you're going to be able to continue hiking. Nice job putting this together. I just stumbled across your channel while searching for interesting hikes. I do lots of hiking and posting on KZfaq myself. I looked through your channel and liked the videos you were putting out before your health event. I just followed your channel! It looks like I'm your 495th subscriber! Woohoo!!! I look forward to staying connected and seeing your journey as you get back to hiking.
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, and welcome! Yup, #495. It's been a few months of slow pace releasing videos (slow pace in general during recovery) but I'm back up and around now. Headed out to kike the Buffalo River Trail this weekend as my celebration. There will be a video coming on that.
@DaysWellTraveled 4 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors That great man. I look foward to seeing that video and how you do on this first hike back from your surgery.
@chadrobinson3504 4 ай бұрын
I've just learned I've had the third of a series of TIA's, less critical than your experience but still a worry. Thanks for making this video - it was very helpful to think through some of these things.
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Glad the video was helpful in some way. I think keeping goals in front of you and not backing away from positive things you enjoy (such as hiking) just because you're worried about health is important as well.
@aurtisanminer2827 4 ай бұрын
I have worn altras until last spring when I got some topo pursuits. That was a great move. The altras fit and feel great but I cant even get 100 miles out of them before getting holes on the sides near my toes. My topos have a couple hundred on them and have no holes yet. They have the zero drop I love and as much toe space as my roomiest altras, which would be the timp 1.5.
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Glad you found a shoe you love! I have tons of miles on both my Lone Peak 5s and 6s with no issues. I'm not even hiking in the 7s yet because the 6s are still going strong. Maybe I got lucky, or maybe they had some batches with quality issues and sold them anyway. I liked a lot of things about the Topos but couldn't get past the "bite" on top of my foot where the tongue was fastened to the upper.
@Ponykeg53 4 ай бұрын
I just do what I want been on pradxa for over 8 years still in afib sleep when I can and do what I must but it a big change cause some time I feel like crap but changing my diet and giving up sugar has been the biggest been a fit to me I have always fasted regularly but I have to be careful now cause I can make myself sick if I don't eat enough. The cold yes I feel that more now too. Got to be careful of those temp changes and rest when I'm tired no more pushing to the end of the string or I'll pay for it.
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I still have some afib and arrythmia too. Thanks for sharing your experience and advice. I' tire more quickly now too.
@GideonSmit 4 ай бұрын
Kudos to you for going through all that and planning to keep hiking. I am happy to report that there is hiking after heart surgery - I'm 6 years after valve repair and bypass surgery, and I'm flying out to the US to start a thru-hike attempt of the AT in about 3 weeks. I didn't go for the mechanical valve so no warfarin for me, for which I'm grateful. Some small complications which I'm dealing with but I've done several long hiking trips and the fitness is ok.
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Hey that's terrific! All the best on your AT journey. I went for the mechanical valve because they say lifespan of a tissue valve is 10-15 years which would mean 2-3 more valve replacements for me. I just didn't want to undergo that many heart surgeries with the growing risk as I get older, so I decided to live with the warfarin. Whether that was the right decision remains to be seen :)
@hikerwoody182 4 ай бұрын
I previously ate a lot of dehydrated and freeze dried vegetables produced by a company called Harmony House Foods. Gotta say the green cabbage was superb, surprisingly tasty and rehydrated very quickly. Whatever the situation I do think these vegetables are an important part of a hiker diet when you may be 5 months on trail. I like your positivity 👏👏
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've seen Harmony House around so I'll get some and try it.
@hikerwoody182 4 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors they do a backpacker special selection box, it's like carrying your own allotment in your pack 😂
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
@@hikerwoody182 thanks! I'm going to check it out for sure
@michaelbailey8541 4 ай бұрын
im so glad you are pushing forward despite the challenges I hope that I would do the same!
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I hope that I stay as active and adventurous as you
@Greghikes1 4 ай бұрын
Wholy crap mate that's crazy! Very lucky you had some switched on Dr's! On a separate note I ended up selling my Durston X-mid Pro 1 and bought the new zpacks Duplex Lite. the Durston felt too small and narrow, (I'm 80kg 188cm) and the zpacks is a bit lighter @420g and MUCH roomier. Less features but worth the trade off for me. I did a review if you're looking for something to watch while recovering! Hope you solve the trail eating problem, I'd probably opt for buying a freeze dryer, sounds like you will get enough use out of it and it's probably the healthiest option. Keen to see follow up videos of what you went with anyway. Good luck! 🤞👍 Greg
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I'm glad they caught it for sure! I sold my original X Mid Pro 1 (to my son) and bought the newer one with the DCF floor. That brought the weight down to 440g. I'm curious about the Zpacks Offset Solo which seems like they copied some of Durston's ideas, but it's heavier and over $100 more. I might get one just to review and send it back.
@Greghikes1 4 ай бұрын
Very sensible selling the version 1 and getting the dcf floor. I Must say the pole in front of the duplex door has never really bothered me, so I don't think I would see the benefit of the offset design, mostly I just love the extra space for the lighter weight.
@joshlatour3824 4 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing your journey.
@rositacacique7697 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update. May God be with you!
@vancey6072 4 ай бұрын
Another sheep paroting every other youtube idiot about mildew inside a sleeping pad with zero evidence... just to rationalize carrying a pump. Lol. This has been disproved countless times. Some of you gear junkies take your guilt about extra grams to another level. And if I ever have to plug my gear into a spreadsheet just to marvel at the numbers it's time to give it up. :)
@david_onthetrail 5 ай бұрын
WOW you definitely get a GOLD STAR for your efforts in making this video. I really appreciate the rain and wind tests to show the storm worthiness of each tent and the overnight wet through test on the X-Mid pro floor. Watching you pitch the Altaplex, I believe it was, that was painful. I am in the market for a new lighter tent and you definitely swayed my decision with this video. Thank you for this exemplary and unbiased review.
@ozoutdoors 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it
@peterbedford2610 5 ай бұрын
Topo is a great shoe
@seansth 6 ай бұрын
Very well said!!! Thanks for the great review...
@ozoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MoosebearAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Durston (X-Mid) cloned this tent from the Sierra Designs - High Route 3000 1P 🙂 Sierra Designs - High Route Was realised in 2016 and Xmid came out 2018...
@ozoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
I don't think the Sierra Designs High Route is still made though, right? I only really took interest in the Durston tents when the Pro DCF versions came out. Before that they were heavier than I was willing to carry.
@anthonytroxell 6 ай бұрын
Great review!
@ozoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you like it!
@BenBowler 7 ай бұрын
Will it work with 120cm fixed length poles?
@ozoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
That height is just about right. I find I have to take care when pitching in soft ground and put a rock or something under the tip of the poles so they don't sink down overnight because tent poles tend to be thinner than trekking poles and therefore will sink more easily.
@BenBowler 6 ай бұрын
@@ozoutdoors Awesome, appreciate it!
@hugolespagnol6487 7 ай бұрын
Superbe comparatif ! Cela va grandement m'aider a faire un choix. Merci😉👍
@ozoutdoors 7 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup! Je suis content que cela ait été utile
@davidsixtwo 8 ай бұрын
I've watched a bunch of these comparison videos and this is the most useful one. The stormworthiness is a big plus for the x-mid.
@ozoutdoors 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@charliejg 8 ай бұрын
Nice comparison video!! I have been wearing a pair of Altra Olympus 4s for hiking. It's pretty rock on trail in NE Pennsylvania and the Olympus stack height really helps. But, the biggest positive for me is the comfort level of that toe box and generally wider feel to the shoe. I like that. I do wish there were more shoes that had that same feel to choose from. That brings me to the only negative about the Olympus, the price! I have considered trying the Lone Peak. Is there anything out there that compares to the Olympus 4 feel?
@matthewgiles123 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I haven't found anything with as much cushion as the Olympus. There's not much savings with the Lone Peaks either. Unless you get a prior year's model, the new ones are all within about $10 of each other, even from different manufacturers. Ridiculously expensive imho.