@@ernestbuckstarr Always happy to share and help. Thanks for watching!

@@neilquinn Not sure. I bought mine directly from Altra’s website. Hopefully more get released soon. It’s a great shoe.

@@matjobin Looks like they added language that they will be back in stock late september

@@neilquinn Awesome! That is good to know.

@@laura198816 The shark skin! It reminds me of the skins made for alpine skis. I like it too and how secure everything feels.

​@@matjobin😮 oh!! I've never noticed it on any other shoe, but I just discovered Altras. I mostly used Nike before. Had to switch due to tight Nike toe box causing me pain

@@laura198816 I don’t know of any others with that type of heel cup fabric. I hear ya! I’ve been wearing Altra’s for several years now and can’t go back to anything else. Enjoy!

@@JasonHikes1 It depends, but I always expect between 300-500 miles for a pair of trail runners. Typically I’ve been getting 500+ miles out each pair of my Altras over the last several years.

@@matjobin awesome thanks Mat!

@@davidc6775 I actually just got my NU20 classic in the mail recently. Some nice updates and pretty similar to the old NU25 (which is one of my favorite headlamps). I might have something in store. Stay tuned 😉.

@@marcoc2706 Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

@@RC-qf3mp Thanks! It has been on hiatus for a couple of years and was released again just recently. The Vibram traction is greater with these than what’s on the Lone Peak.

@@patrickblack916 It depends on the type of trip or long hike, and the location for me. Sometimes I even don't use a groundsheet at all if I'm using a tent. I generally prefer Tyvek for its durability and longevity, but its trade off would be an increase in weight compared to polycro. I find it a lot easier to shake debris off when packing up on wet mornings at camp. I've had a good experience with polycro and haven't had any major issues with it, but it can puncture easier. I've also found it to collect a lot more debris than Tyvek which makes it a pain to clean off in wet environments. This also leads to carrying out additional weight if not cleaned before leaving camp so the weight can creep up close to what the Tyvek weighs. If I'm looking to go as light as possible and things will be relatively dry, I'd pack the polycro. Most of the time I find I go with the Tyvek. Thanks for the question and for watching!

@@kevindblew6822 One of my favorite setups too!

@@kenwbrenner Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Lots of great history on the AT and the blue blaze trail system.

@@DJVOutdoors Like walking on pillows. They’ve been nice in the winter and have been working well so far!

@@matjobin just ordered some

@@lizkarimian5164 It was at the time I ordered it about 5 years ago. During that time I had chosen the fabric weight, color, zipper style/side and requested the headcap to be made of the same fabric rather than all mesh. Not sure what the current options are. It’s been a great bivy. You can check it out a bit more here if you’d like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8-Un5ik39S5aWQ.html

@@NathanHassall I still really enjoy good ol’ Gridstop in terms of durability, but I haven’t experienced any delamination with my Ultra 200 fabric V2 and currently have a little over 2,000 miles on it. I’ve heard of others experiencing some delamination with the fabric though. The new Graflyte material seems to address this, but only time will tell. I have an Aluula Graflyte pack on order and am looking forward to testing it out on the trail in the near future. I’ve been digging the Ultragrid fabric lately too and have found that to work well so far.

@@matjobin Glad you mentioned! ...Also glad to hear yours is holding up I guess it really depends on a number of factors (2000 miles is pretty darn good) Cheers!

@@suspicionofdeceit I’m hoping for that with the next iteration of the Olympus.

@TacticoolVIKINGBeard It's mostly due to cost of materials and the labor involved. Lots of great options out there that aren't made of Dyneema such as the Lunar Solo tent shown in this video. UltraTNT fabric shelters would be another option. They cost a little less than Dyneema, but will offer a similar performance out on the trails.

@@ErlefromVa Thanks for watching!

@scurvychef2 It's a great event! Maybe we'll cross paths out there next year.

@timevault3381 Between the two it would be for the lighter weight. What's nice about the Ultra TNT is that it has the same qualities as DCF and better abrasion resistance than DCF, but at a lower cost. Both will still pack bulkier than sil-poly though. A sil-poly tarp would also be a fraction of the cost.

Yes they are.

In the front yes, not so in the middle

@davef5916 I always have Tyvek or polycro when using my tarp, because on some nights I don’t end up needing the bivy each night, and it’s still nice to have a clean surface to sort through everything and set my sleeping pad on. If I’m using the bivy then I don’t usually use a groundsheet under it.

@davef5916 Over the years, I’ve found 50ft of line total to be plenty in most situations. I like to use 8’ segments for the two ridgeline ends, 6’ for the four corners, and 5’ for the two side tie outs. If I need extra length for one of the lines, I’ll remove line from where I’m not using it for a pitch and will use a sheet bend to connect to two ends of line.

@davef5916 The bags are highly water resistant and made of Dyneema. I use them more to keep things clean and as dry as possible in the pack. I've never had trouble with compressing my quilt, but it's also not long term. It also depends on the trail and location. If I'm on a very wet trail for a thru hike, my quilt is able to loft at the end of each day. In town or resupply, I like to try fluffing it while doing my laundry too. At the end of a long hike or shorter trip, I'll store it loosely at home and won't keep it compressed in storage. On dry trails or shorter trips where there is no rain forecasted, I'll just stuff my quilt loosely in the pack liner instead. I'll still store the same items mentioned in this video in the footbox of my quilt too. For very wet trails, it's just the extra water resistance I use it for. I do keep my fleece at the top for quick access when needed and not having to dig it out of the bottom of my pack with things like my puffy that I want to keep dry. I've been using Alpha Direct 60 and Alpha Direct 90 fleeces for a few years now and they have always dried very fast, so I've never been concerned if they get slightly wet or damp. I do take a groundsheet with my tarp setup (either tyvek or polycro) and always stuff it in the front outer pocket.

@wio2189 Thanks for watching. Nice on the Cutaway! I believe mine is what is now referred to as the 30L. I bought mine back before the Bridge (20L) and Fretless (40L) were released. Now I think they are all referred to as the Cutaway with different capacity. Yes, the one in this video is 18" torso and 19" vest straps. I've had 5 days of food in mine without any trouble. It should be manageable. Hope you enjoy the pack!

@@matjobin Thanks for your reply! Funny enough I did just order the exact same specs 1 minute ago, 30l, 18" torso and 19" vest straps. So your reply about capacity makes me feel real good with that! I am excited to see how the Aluula fabric performs, too! Have a great one

@@wio2189 No worries. Awesome! Hope the pack treats you well for many miles. I've been eyeing that fabric too and looking forward to checking it out at some point. Happy trails!

@pringerx Thanks so much! In response to your questions: 1. The V2 has a taper toward the bottom, a higher collar and a little more capacity of course, but the Cutaway is more barrel shaped so it feels a bit bigger internally and is easier to pack. If that makes sense? 2. I've had up to 7 days of food in the V2 so far, and 5 days with the Cutaway so far. 3. I find both to be very comfortable. It depends on the type of trip for which pack I go with. If I'm looking to keep things simple and streamline, I use the V2. If I want more access while on-the-go and not having to remove the pack then I go with the Cutaway. I've been really enjoying both packs. 4. I have been very happy with the Ultraweave fabric and have close to 2,000 miles with the V2 now. I haven't had any issues with delamination, but I've seen others have. The Ultragrid will be more robust, but not as water resistant. The color options of the Ultragrid are nice to have for a little more customization. The Ultraweave has been pretty solid though. 5. The stuff sack came with my Zpacks Solo quilt. I believe it is a medium (around 6L).

@higler. I’m surprised it’s not available anymore. It’s a great tent!

Thanks…great info for Florida here!

@jamesking9941 It was a unique experience. Thanks for following along!

As a submariner, I never got to see one either! 🙂

@ervinslens It was a blast and provided a different perspective for sure! Thanks for watching!

@ZeberkoPoland Absolutely! I’m glad my video was helpful. The micro is a great compromise between weight and flow rate. Thanks for watching.

@klamathmountainultralight 20 lbs is about the max I would carry in the Joey for any extended period of time. It’s manageable, but I’ll generally go with the V2 or Desert Pack if carrying more than that (though running vest strap pocket access won’t be a feature with those two packs). The Cutaway definitely handles a little more weight than the Joey (at least in my experience). If I still want all of the generous access while on the move and find I’m around 20-25 lbs, I go with the Cutaway. The additional hipbelt straps (and padded attachments) can help with the weight a little too. I actually have a comparison video in the works between my Joey and Cutaway packs, so check back to the channel soon.

@klamathmountainultralight 20 lbs is about the max I would carry in the Joey for any extended period of time. It’s manageable, but I’ll generally go with the V2 or Desert Pack if carrying more than that (though running vest strap pocket access won’t be a feature with those two packs). The Cutaway definitely handles a little more weight than the Joey (at least in my experience). If I still want all of the generous access while on the move and find I’m around 20-25 lbs, I go with the Cutaway. The additional hipbelt straps (and padded attachments) can help with the weight a little too. I actually have a comparison video in the works between my Joey and Cutaway packs, so check back to the channel soon.