Are they good for wide feet ?

Love mine. Even used it in "gentle' snow conditions.

Obviously the NorthRim.

Getting water from an Australian watering hole would scare me too much.

"Sex pace" travel rod.....sign me up!

I use an old toothbrush to get into the groves underneath the boot.

Some people hate on no load lifters. Since there are no load lifters, the pack compresses and shrinks to be very small, especially in the 40L size. I use the 40L as my main daypack, and do not have issues getting it small enough.

Hey Chris, what a great review and testament to ice breaker quality. I was wondering if another New Zealand company like MacPac would have the same quality as they have a sale at the moment of 30% of for 3 or more items. I am a student so that deal seems attractive.

Nitecore nu 44 vs petzl actik,the best?

I have the american felling , the scandinavian and the wildlife . 3 good axe but i think the outdoor is better for all around task than the wildlife . Thx for your video

We would all love an updated ground chair. Lighter and more colours like dark olive/ranger green. I love my beige and black one. Not a fan of blue and yellow legs tbh. It’s not really low profile.

I like to go camping in Grampians.

Since I don’t use my boots so often, and they’re not so dirty (yet 4 months has passed) would you recommend using only the waterproof spray or shall I clean and use the conditioner as well?

My actik just decided to stop working, was working last month when to use it and won’t turn on

Hi Tom, very clear and demonstrative video. Could you expand a bit on the strap that is on your thigh brace to provide a 3 point attachment instead of just 2. I have the NRS straps and a Recon raft which has the attachment point for the 3rd point. Thanks again, very good vid.

Thank you !

I have the large splitting axe and the outdoor axe. The splitter is a beast and can handle pretty much anything, the long handle provides a wider arc when swinging, which delivers more force than the standard splitter. Ideal for heavy homestead use, but way too heavy to carry if travelling. The outdoor is a lightweight general purpose axe that has a slight splitting profile for kindling and medium logs, as well as a protective collar like the splitting axe range. Being so light and well balanced it is also useful for fine tasks such as butchering and fine detail whittling, and the shoulder is small enough to be held in the palm of the hand, enabling the blade to be used effectively as a knife replacement. The best thing for me is it is compatible with the Fjallraven Barents pro trousers when worn on a belt, the handle fits perfectly into the small double ended tube pocket on the leg, keeping it from flapping around when on the move.

Hey Chris are these new Altra hikers a zero drop boot like most (all?) of their trail runners?

Hi Chris, we’re now on O’Cebriero as I type - over 600km down & under 200km until we reach Santiago. Then it’s on to Finestere & Muxia ! Talking footwear is tricky here on the Camino. We are carrying our own packs the whole way so my Lowa Z8-s goretex have been utterly perfect for me. Way lighter than my Lowa Tibets but with almost as much ankle support. Not one single blister and my feet are always dry. My wife’s Lowa Mauria Evo GTX Ws have been perfect for her. We’ve also used “Injini” toe socks - they are essential. Because of the uber light weight of trail runners, people swear by low cut Altras & Hokas. But remember 99% of people are also shipping their bags and carrying a very light day pack rather than their full 15kg pack. Most trail runners are not at all waterproof but dry overnight allegedly. For me, wet feet are a recipe for blisters.

Goretex boots make your feet sweat and blister if you do any real strenuous, longer hikes in them, especially in hotter weather. It's always better to go non goretex. The best serious hiking boots are still all cowhide boots with a 3/4 nylon shank. The Alico 'Summit' boot is about perfect, it is made to fit after market insoles and it's made in italy by an old boot maker that knows what they're doing and is cheaper than many of the modern trail runners. They break in fast and are extremely durable. I live in colorado, hike often, and i am 7 years in on a pair that look like they will go at least another 7 right now. Nothing gives you the kind of support and protection like old school, cowhide leather boots and a good custom insole do. I have been through probably 12 pair of different high dollar boots over the last 32 years, including scarpa, garmont, asolo, la sportiva, and many more i can't remember, and i also did a lot of trail running in trail runners and some hiking in trail runners. Trail runners and light weight boots are good for lightweight, totally on-trail hiking, and then only on clean, perfectly manicured trails that don't have scree fields, or other sharp rocks, etc. i highly suggest you wear the proper footwear for the trail you're hiking... It makes me wince when i see youtubers hiking the Continental divide trail in sneakers and the like... That is not smart imo, and is definitely not a comfortable way to go... You need protection from sharp rocks, you need the rigidity to side kick or toe kick steps into hard snow or dirt, you need that rigidity as well to edge on small rock ledges, and the ankle support is excellent for carrying a heavier pack, even if you're going ultra light. Just some words of wisdom from an older middle aged, pretty experienced hiker, trailrunner and alpine climber... Take it or leave it.

Perfect breakdown, thanks! Leaning towards the XPD

How do you clean your tabiki and prevent rust? Thanks!

Thanks for making this review! Is yours made of modal fabric? Seems like some people don't like that version.

Cleared it up in simple terms, much thanks!

I have all 3 models. But barents pro are slightly baggy compared to both vidda's. Its about 1" differ in diameter

Would love to see how you pack everything from the Mystery Ranch backpack onto the raft in the context of a hike in-raft-camp for a few night-hike out trip

That's a great pack

I love my petzl actik core 450. It has been my primary headlamp for many years now. I use it mainly for hunting, camping and mechanical repair work. For intense task work I use the highest setting and unfortunately the 1.5-2hrs duration is usually not enough to last the duration of use. After that time it kicks down to low or medium then lasts quite a bit longer. After getting used to high for 2hrs it is annoying when it kicks down. So I recently got a Nitecore NU43 to be my primary and the Petzl will be my secondary. It will be perfect for that. The Nitecore weighs only 41g more and has a 3400 mAh battery vs the petzl core which is 1250 mAh. The advertised run time on this thing is 10hr at 600 lumens or 15hr at 300 lumens or 29hr at 100 lumens. And is IP68 water resistant. Crazy specs... I will definitely have way more light for the full duration of my activities now. The petzl actic core will be a PERFECT secondary… compact and lightweight and durable. Cheers!

Very well explained 👍🏼

Another great video from Tom's.

I have always wanted this kind of tent. Good amount of space and that view opening in the front looks lovley. Quite lite too. Can you compress the tent bag even more? or would that damage the tent? and how much do you think the fabric withstand? im scared that if a buy a SL tent, and if i manage to tighten the tent so much that the fabric tears. I want a tent that can withstand all kinds of weather and wind, but then i think that, I don't really go on a weekend trip where there is a storm. So I'm mostly afraid of ruining the tent because I know the fabric is very thin. what do you think? Greetings from Mikkel 16 years old, Norway.

why are so many young people talking like him???? a good looking kid but the upspeaking sooo trucking annoying. Americans, Aussies, and English, all doing this nowadays. please stop.

Brilliant comparison. Way better than fjallraven actual shop for information. Thank you 👍

This video is amazing. I'm genuinely shocked that this channel isn't more popular. It's paced and edited so very smoothly and professionally. It feels like a high quality video which I don't see often these days.

Thnx for the Informations

Great video wish it was the first to come up when looking for info on these. Super helpful to see them side by side

Nice hi tom i invite to you Whenever you start a short solo trip of 4-5 days, Moses Peak is a must. It is a 5300m height۔ from the top of moses pea which you can see the views of the K2 world second highest peak in the world, Nangaparbat, K6 k11 and K 12 views in one frame. best time from May to October. This is a family tracked.its open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Royalty fee to climbed this Mountain tower

Great comparison thank you!

Very helpful video and as previously mentioned far more informative than the Fjallraven site itself. Thanks.

6:02 ROOS IN THE BACK

Is this the large model?

The Vidda Pro non-ventilated also have one more belt loop around the waist compared to the ventilated. I have both pants but definatly prefer the non-ventilated. Better comfort and the pockts are better placed in my opinion. I 186cm tall/ 80 kg and size 50 Long is a perfect fit. I also have the Vidda Pro Lite. Same pants as the Pro non-ventilated but in a much lighter and more breathable G-1000 fabric. Excellent in warmer conditions.

New bike day, always nice

I've not done bikepacking but I see bottle cages on the fork legs. Maybe look into that to carry extra water. I tour on a recumbent trike & have a hydration pack style holder zip tied to the seat frame behind me. Thanks for sharing & I am still enjoying my Hennessy hammock.👍

Can you confirm if the Chair Zero L has a higher seat than the Zero regular?

Did you see those two kangaroos in the background?

This is like comparing a Jeep Wrangler to a Suzuki Samurai. What's that Aussie saying? 'Some lures are made to catch more fishermen than fish.' It's "Ultralight VS UltraRIGHT". UL packs aren't purchased, they're rented. They are judged by how many miles one can get with them on a trail where as something like a more traditional pack is judged by years. I have nothing against UL packs or gear, but let's face it, they're just for <1% of the backpacking/hiking community. 99% of us mere mortals would benefit from using a real pack with real comfort & real suspensions and if someone is only carrying 10lbs of gear, then they don't need a $500 backpack. Their kid's school backpack could carry 10lbs! 😂

Lowa shoes are very good. I wear tactical ones and the classic Renegade for hiking. I love it! 🥾

Is cleaning the inside required too? How do you recommend doing that? It happens that I often step into swampy areas, therefore my boots get soaked from the inside also.

I got the GFB wildlife hatchet and the Scandianavian FA. It seemed a good combo.