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@seandebree9978 11 сағат бұрын
How does this compare to the OV Shadowlight?
@marc-andreamoser9525 18 сағат бұрын
Can the xMug-lid also be left on when heating water with a gas burner like the MSR Pocket Rocket?
@NealBenson 13 сағат бұрын
Yes. The mug is designed for hot and cold beverages
@MoutainGuyAdventures Күн бұрын
Awesome. 👍👍👍
@NealBenson 22 сағат бұрын
This one took my breath away when I first saw it
@MoutainGuyAdventures Күн бұрын
Cool vid. I’m starting in early Sept. Nice to have time with God and his creation. New Sub. 👍👍
@NealBenson 22 сағат бұрын
Thank you! I hope you have the best time. It’s absolutely stunning out there. Ansel Adams wilderness was some of my favorite! I had some great prayer time on the trail. Hope you do too
2 күн бұрын
Great narrative, thank you for sharing. Looking forward for the next part. 🗺️
@NealBenson Күн бұрын
Thank you! This was such an amazing experience
@robhall5681 2 күн бұрын
Sweet!!
@NealBenson Күн бұрын
Thanks bro!
@rkatrails 3 күн бұрын
Is this Duck Creek where it crosses the JMT near where the Duck Pass trail intersects with the JMT?
@NealBenson 2 күн бұрын
Yes! You nailed it. I almost camped at Duck Lake but went on to Virginia Lake that night. So beautiful up there
@rkatrails 2 күн бұрын
@@NealBenson Thank you!
@sonora29 4 күн бұрын
Nice nice 👍🏻💯
@NealBenson 4 күн бұрын
Thanks! It was one of the sights I’ve ever seen!
@James-pe1ky 5 күн бұрын
Same thing happened to me. I think the handle assembly was broken prior to arrival at my house. Ridiculous. According to Lowe’s hardware and Best Buy many customers have experienced similar problems and don’t trust Samsung anymore. I’ll try this solution. Thanks.
@NealBenson 5 күн бұрын
That is ridiculous! It's a huge bummer that Samsung makes these things so difficult to replace. The only way to replace it is to replace the entire door handle.
@James-pe1ky 5 күн бұрын
@@NealBenson product was discontinued. Can’t even find it on those “parts select” websites. Is there a junkyard with abandoned refrigerators like “pull-a-part” for car parts, bring your own tools. BTW if that glue doesn’t stick I’m concerned that handle is gonna come right off and hit me in the face when I pull the freezer door open.
@NealBenson 5 күн бұрын
@@James-pe1ky I live in So Cal and can't find anyone who will on my Samsung appliances. It's a huge regret buying them. I was looking on Craigslist to see if someone had a broken one and I could buy parts. Our ice maker doesn't work either. I think it's basically time to buy a new one.
@NealBenson 4 күн бұрын
@@James-pe1ky The handle pulled off... I think it either needs more epoxy or a different brand. Or a new fridge....
@MoutainGuyAdventures 5 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@NealBenson 5 күн бұрын
It was stunning!
@MoutainGuyAdventures 5 күн бұрын
@@NealBenson JMT correct? I’m heading SOBO in early Sept.
@NealBenson 5 күн бұрын
@@MoutainGuyAdventures Yes! I started SOBO on August 2. I was going to stay at Duck Lake but pushed ahead to Virgina Lake. It was epic. I ended up cutting my trip short and exiting from MTR. It's so beautiful up there! Hope you have a blast
@ddff5242 6 күн бұрын
How is the odor resistance?
@NealBenson 6 күн бұрын
Super good. I just saw that they updated the colors-- alnk.to/a43S9aI
@TomFrostad 6 күн бұрын
How heart is total weight. Yikes
@NealBenson 6 күн бұрын
With all my gear and food I was at 31.4 pounds. I had six days of food for my first section. Hindsight I could have taken a smaller stove
@christimartin8512 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review! I have been eyeing this pack. I wonder if seam sealing would help with the water proofing?
@NealBenson 7 күн бұрын
You're welcome! That is a good idea. I was really impressed with the water resistant factor of this pack. I used a thin plastic bag to keep my gear dry inside. I normally hike in CA and we rarely see rain. I think the pack will be going on sale this weekend for the REI labor day sale.
@christimartin8512 7 күн бұрын
I think that extra mesh pouch, with the drawstring is for TRASH. That is in keeping with their LNT philosophy.
@NealBenson 7 күн бұрын
That's a great idea! I just took the pack on the JMT and used the little mesh bag every day! Here's an updated video I did-- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqxmeNZ83cuypYU.html
@K9OPRTV 7 күн бұрын
I want to go lighter. My current backpack is the osprey atmos ag. But I'm looking at this one, osprey lavitity and the zpack arc haul. Factors are cost and weight. What do you recommend. I even considered an Amazon ul pack
@christimartin8512 7 күн бұрын
I have the Osprey Aura (women’s) AG, which weighs in at 4lbs with the brain. I also have the Arc Haul 50L, which I got because I was trying to save weight over my Osprey Aura AG. I have taken the Arc Haul on 2 trips and I really wanted to like it, but I do not. It is not very comfortable and the most annoying thing about it is that I cannot reach my water bottle pockets. I tried adding a water bottle to the chest, but it really got in my way and fell out any time I bent over or climbed over a log. I am now considering the Flash Air 50L. I just looked at one at my local REI, but am waiting until I can use my member discount. Anyone want to buy an Arc Haul? I will sell mine! It is in like new condition.
@NealBenson 7 күн бұрын
I think this pack is just under 2 pounds. I think that it will be going on sale this weekend for the REI Labor Day sale. IMO, it's totally worth the price point.
4 күн бұрын
I'm also on the market. Considering Durston Kakwa, Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight or Zpacks Arc Haul. I would love the Arc but the reviews are so mixed. Leaning on Kakwa atm. Edit: I have a heavy water carry so these are shortlisted for load carrying capability rather than anything else.
@austinbrown8309 8 күн бұрын
Super helpful video! Thanks! Saw these are on sale for $90 and am debating if buying is worth the finger wag of “you already spent your outdoor gear budget this year…” it seems perfect.
@NealBenson 7 күн бұрын
This pack is totally worth $90 and worth that finger wag. I love it.
@dorianmerrill 8 күн бұрын
This video is SO helpful, thank you Neal.
@NealBenson 7 күн бұрын
This makes me so happy to read this comment! You're welcome. Hope you have a great time up there. LYV is one of my favorite places to sleep!
@dorianmerrill 6 күн бұрын
@@NealBenson I'm happy to hear that. I just got back from a LYV/Half Dome overnight and your video was great prep!
@NealBenson 5 күн бұрын
@@dorianmerrill So stoked to hear that. I like to stay there and break up the Half Dome. It's great getting on trail at 7am or 8am and seeing everyone who's been hiking for the last 2-3 hours.
@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 9 күн бұрын
Outstanding video Neal all of your points were clear and concise. God Bless
@NealBenson 9 күн бұрын
Thank you Warren! I really enjoyed using the pack. I wish that I could have fit all my gear and a BV500 into the CS40, I would have loved to buy and bring that pack. God Bless you too!
@markwinter5655 9 күн бұрын
Very Helpful. Doing Half Dome in Sept. Camping at Little Yosemite Valley.
@NealBenson 9 күн бұрын
So glad it’s helpful! I think you’ll have plenty of options of where to stay up there. Enjoy!
@icommentcringeoncringe3305 10 күн бұрын
This video could be a minute long...
@NealBenson 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@nancy7840 12 күн бұрын
Looks like a cool place to hike 😸
@NealBenson 12 күн бұрын
It was so serene and peaceful
@TheNoobHiker 13 күн бұрын
Curious if the link in the description is an affiliate link? If so, I will order Via the link.
@NealBenson 13 күн бұрын
It is an affiliate link. Thanks for the support!
@Ohio_Hobbies_Guy 13 күн бұрын
Was wondering about the fire maple. Good to know. Also subscribed
@NealBenson 13 күн бұрын
Always glad when the videos are helpful! I was super curious too. I really like the piezo on the Fire Maple stove. Thank you for subscribing!
@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 16 күн бұрын
Great review Neal. I am awaiting another vendor to add thumb holes to theirs .
@NealBenson 14 күн бұрын
Thanks Warren! Same here. Thumb holes are a huge win when hiking and using trekking poles
@mikerodick4278 17 күн бұрын
What raingear are you using? Good luck. The JMT is a bucket list type of hike.
@RedsBox91 18 күн бұрын
Hey, great video! What are the camp shoes you speak of? You forgot to link them in the description 😂
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement! My bad on that. You can get them in amazon here- amzn.to/3WGyz0q
@elainewhitmore3383 19 күн бұрын
I’m also a 2 pillow side sleeper. Trekology pillow w straps and the S2S Aeros Have a great hike!!
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
Thank you! I have to bring two pillows! Made it to VVR and taking a zero day. It’s been amazing so far
@elainewhitmore3383 17 күн бұрын
@@NealBenson so incredible!!! Keep pushing forward and enjoy your zero!
@phamers55 21 күн бұрын
Silverlight does the same.
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
It’s a huge win!
@jillianhalliwell6886 22 күн бұрын
only question, is it not accessible for a water bladder?
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
Good question! I can check when I get home
@nicholaspiela4864 22 күн бұрын
I literally just bought the exact thing and saw the plastic were loose and thought it was broken straight out of the box
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
We’ve had so many issues with Samsung. It’s so frustrating
@URHUCKLEBEARER 22 күн бұрын
thanks for video, enjoy your hike
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
Thank you! It’s so beautiful out here. Solo hiking has been more difficult than I expected but learning a ton!
@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 23 күн бұрын
Hi Neal hopefully, all is going well with you. God Bless
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
Thank you! Just finished day six yesterday. I’m averaging about 17 miles a day. the elevation has been tough. Taking a zero day to rest and care for my feet. Please pray for me to have the strength to finish!
@TheNoobHiker 24 күн бұрын
Curious why you went with the Rei Flash over the Shadowlight?
@NealBenson 17 күн бұрын
Good question! They both weigh the same. I wanted to go with the smaller pack. The one issue I’m experiencing is where to store the jet boil when the bear can is full… I need to solve that
@MIAMIC70 25 күн бұрын
Jet Boil is overrated, overhyped, overpriced crap.
@NealBenson 13 күн бұрын
I agree on two of these for sure. I don’t think it’s crap but could be better. Super overrated
@starrturner426 26 күн бұрын
Yellowstone is a very unique place. Everyone should see it at least once because it’s like another world.
@NealBenson 26 күн бұрын
I 100% agree! We just got home and I’m already talking about how we can go visit again. It’s amazing
@zorminster 27 күн бұрын
Create a small 'pouch' from some duct tape and slap it on the lid to hold a card cut in half, or one of those keyring sized cards for the gym. First thing I did to my BV - ensures i've always got a 'key' handy
@NealBenson 27 күн бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@GoCaps24 28 күн бұрын
Fished a hair tie out of my pump with your video, saved me at least $200. Thank you
@NealBenson 27 күн бұрын
That’s a huge win that you didn’t have to buy a new pump. So glad it was helpful!
@ralsharp6013 28 күн бұрын
Gorgeous and very special. Thanks😊
@NealBenson 28 күн бұрын
It was so cool to be able to see it. Amazing!
@ralsharp6013 28 күн бұрын
@NealBenson really amazing and love the excitable family discussion in the background.. 🤲🏽🗝 We call this walkabout over here.. A pathway for the young one's to transition into adolescence .. Walkabout is a 🎶song line & a memorized map! To get you from 1 oasis to the next... This is also it's relationship to & with the 'dreamtime!' You went to dreamtime on walkabout without even knowing it! 🎵👣
@NealBenson 26 күн бұрын
@@ralsharp6013 that’s so cool! We love taking our kids to the National Parks. It creates great memories, lots of conversations, and there is usually no cell reception!!
@ralsharp6013 22 күн бұрын
@NealBenson I love it when the camera is the only thing that distracts us.. And you can certainly justify that, when you have this to look back on.. 🗝🙏💧🌱
@Outdoor-For-More 29 күн бұрын
Will you be cooking in your pot for most meals? And with the bear creek chili are you adding the tomato paste?
@NealBenson 29 күн бұрын
I plan on cold soaking my breakfast and then cooking my dinners. Great catch on the Bear Creek Chili. I actually asked for tomato paste for Christmas and added it to the chili. I'd love to add some small bell peppers to the chili also for some veggies.
@Outdoor-For-More 29 күн бұрын
@@NealBenson yeah I was just curious how it would taste without it. I’m sure it would still be good. And I like the idea of the chili with the rice. Might be good with instant potatoes too but would probably need to be cooked separately. I agree the bell peppers would be great. Thanks for the reply. And good luck to you on the upcoming journey. 🤙🏻
@NealBenson 28 күн бұрын
@@Outdoor-For-More I've done it without the tomato paste and it's decent but better with. I looked at my previous response and was wrong, I got tomato powder to add to it. When I packaged it up I just added the correct amount based on how I broke it up. This is the one I bought-- amzn.to/4fpokpO
@hdiaz_daily 29 күн бұрын
Awesome 👌 👏 👍 0:36 Filled and wieght. Great info.
@NealBenson 29 күн бұрын
So happy it was helpful! It was great for me to see them all side by side and have hands on them.
@SocialDem86 Ай бұрын
Why are you whispering?
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
Great question! The audio sounds super funky
@rachaelchopp5913 Ай бұрын
If you’re searching for the hotel it’s Kettle Falls Hotel they also have cabins for rent too! We love going up there!
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I didn't see the cabins but would have LOVED to explore the island more. The hotel was so cool.
@1markma Ай бұрын
Great video. Definitely helped me replace my washer water pump. Had the exact same issue, motor axle broke off from the pump impeller. Amazon had the part in stock and here the next day which tells me lots of people have this same issue. Note my wife said the washer did have an SC error code at one point.
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m really glad it’s helpful. I was super bummed that mine broke so quickly and figured others would have the same issue. I found it fairly easy to replace. Also, no one in my city will work on Samsung
@bedson14 Ай бұрын
I love that this is helpful, but hanging your food is just as effective. California. Always making it more difficult to do anything. Thank you for the video. It was helpful.
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
So glad it’s helpful! I agree, hanging food is just as effective. It’s tough because adding a BV added extra weight but now that it’s a requirement we just smile and backpack.
@thatdudeoverhere Ай бұрын
Looks absolutely beautiful
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
It was so beautiful! It wish we could have stayed a couple more days
@streamerguy1970 Ай бұрын
When she touches you for the first time in weeks
@Valentineracing Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad it’s helpful
@aramboodakian9554 Ай бұрын
When I take freeze dried meals I trim as much of the excess package foil away on the bags to within a 1/4” (~ 4-5 mm) of the inner bag. Because I’m going to eat these within days self life integrity is no longer an issue. Or in some cases I transfer the food to plastic bags when I know I’m going to divide out for “stew” meals to minimize volume in the bear container. Again shelf live does not matter at this point.
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
I typically take one freeze dried meal as a treat for my last night. I didn't have a bunch of homemade meals on hand or I would have used them. I recently did a video on the food I'm packing for the JMT and it's amazing how much more you can fit when you make your own meals
@snejok888 Ай бұрын
i use my jetboil for long distance travels . it's enough to cook 2 person meal . But 600ml Maple sounds like a good idea for light bikepacking trips . id would put 100 gr gas canister with all stuf for tea and maybe titanium cup as well
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
I like to bring my jetboil when I take my kids out. The neoprene sleeve (or whatever it is) provides some peace of mind against burns. I’m doing the JMT next month and think I’ll bring the Jetboil stash but then bring the Fire Maple for a shorter trip in September to see how it does.
@snejok888 Ай бұрын
@@NealBenson friend of my like to travel a lot on motorcycle and he only takes 100 gr canister , BRS , half a spoon and stuffing it in 700ml cup . can't think of the lighter solution . now i thinking to order Fire Maple and try it out . its so much smaller then Jetboil and for bykepacking volume and weight is ultra essential
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
@@snejok888 I have a Toaks 750ML pot and a Pocket Rocket Deluxe. I bought the BRS stove but it's so small it makes me a little nervous to use it on the trail. I also backpack around 8,000 feet elevation and have heard the fuel use goes down on the BRS really bad. I think the Fire Maple and the heat exchanger will help with fuel consumption
@snejok888 Ай бұрын
@@NealBenson tourist gas usually has more butane . its reduced temperature and pressure . one of my colleagues is a climber and he filling up canisters himself from big gas canisters for bbq . the gas from gas stations has a lot more protane . you need to fill up 10-20% less grammes of gas in canister but it gives more heat ! dont know what kinda gas you can buy in your area but in europe it works . thers bunch of videos on youtube how to fill up camping gas canisters
@NealBenson Ай бұрын
@@snejok888 I have a friend in the Middle east who was telling me the gas mix for butane is different there also. I guess I never considered it would be different. I recently got a Flip Fuel device where you can refuel the smaller cans. It's a huge win to have it. I'm going to bring it on the JMT with me this this year so I can refuel my small can from someone's half full can.