What’s in My Backpack: Outdoor Gear Rundown
24 Sep 2014, Posted by in Gear News
A companion video to the “How to Really Pack a Backpack” series. For gear hounds, or those curious for a little more info. Thanks for watching and subscribin…
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This is a pretty good kit
ANY THOUGHTS ON THE GEN 2 USMC PACK?….HAS A HEAVY BELT, DONT KNOW IF IT
CARRIES ON THE WAIST BETTER OR IF ITS STILL A SHOULDER LIFTING SET UP
excellent gear choice
Do you have any experience with a military inflatable air mattress? I
heard that it is heavy duty and much better than the civilian one. So I am
going to buy one and I can’t decide what to buy. What is your opinion about
this?
The Baltoro is very comfortable and much lighter than the Eberlestock. It
feels great when it’s on, but I wear it without body armor. If you’re
taking it to the combat zone, your plate carrier and FLC will render the
suspension useless. You won’t be able to use the hipbelt with the side
SAPIs or whatever you’ll have on your chest rig. The F4 Terminator is 9.5
lbs empty. When I was in Iraq, my IBAS, ammo, radio, water, etc was over 40
lbs! Check Mystery Ranch or Kifaru for a lighter choice.
What sleeping mat did you say you use?
Hey, would you recommend an Eberlestock Terminator or a Gregory Baltoro*?
Not sure if you own a Terminator, but how do these two packs feel when
carrying them? I am in the military so the Terminator would serve as a dual
purpose.
Thanks very much! I appreciate the attention, and the sub. Looking to do
more episodes once I secure a new camera. Thing to remember is that this
series discusses bug out, not recreational backpacking or camping per se.
There is much lighter, though, less durable gear out there for more
traditional activities. Theories are similar, but application is different.
Lighter is better for recreation, only limited by your research and pocket
book. Thanks for tuning in!
@weedfoxs Still have it. But because it’s almost 10lbs empty, because of
suspension disrepair, and because the compartment divider placement, I’ve
gone with Gregory bags. I feel their suspension systems are comparable to
Arcteryx without the steep price tag. If I ever need to haul 80-100 lbs, I
know the ILBE can handle it. Thanks for watching!
Lotta nice gear all the way around. Contemplating a Trail Master at the
moment but the Heavy Bowie by Ka-Bar looks pretty good too at a much better
price.
Where’s the ilbe?
Gotta say man this is the best series of videos on youtube for learning how
to go camping! I have LEARNED a ton from these 5 videos and Subbed just for
this series!!
@TheSabotFighter No kidding! Yeah, the ecotat was basically like a big
poncho made of the heavier material, and it’s not bad, but there’s no space
in the thing and it definitely traps moisture. My father was 19D way back
when, and he said it never left his closet. Maybe I’ll do a quick review if
the weather picks up. Rain sucks.
im stuck looking at gear porn again
I wanted a Trail Master, but yeah, the cost.
Kifaru gear seems less expensive that Mystery Ranch and weights could be
the same depending on system. If I were it were me, I’d try a Kifaru
system. They look more flexible wrapped in PALS webbing. Instead of
dedicated pockets, you add and configure your own. Plus, you can order in
multicam. Just keep in mind each bag is made custom to you so, it takes 4-6
weeks for delivery.
Would you say that the Gregory is a good multi-day pack?
@Quadmachine0 The only time I saw a tent was back in the ’80’s when we
pitched two-man, “pup tents” at NTC in the Dustbowl. On deployment it was a
GP Medium or larger, unit-sized, “fest tent” (relating to beer fests in
Germany). Since I was a tanker, I slept on/in the tanks, sometimes under a
tarp, if the weather was bad, mostly out in the open, but off the ground at
least. But personal tents? Never. Funny you should mention tents… It’s
the subject of the next series!
It’s an EXPED SynMat 7. Exped has their own YT channel with great demos.
I’ve lightened my load a bit by using their SynMat UL 7. You lose a little
R-value, but just as comfy and durable. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your feedback! Much appreciated. I have lots planned including a
series on land nav and firearms training. Problem is land access and
budget. I’m kinda straddling a fine line between recreational backpacking
and bug out sustainment. Similar, more durable gear, different mindset.
Don’t forget, you can join the convo and share your lessons and adventures
on the TSF Facebook page.
As far as tents go, did you ever try using an ECOTAT when you were in? I
have one I got issued from my unit’s supply inventory, and it is a real
PAIN to say the least.
Absolutely. I’m still using the Baltoro 70 on my trips to the Sierras
because it’s large enough to fit my bear canister. They don’t make them
anymore. They make Baltoro 65s and 75s. The Z-55 is great as is the Tarne,
although, no longer made. I also have a review of the Z-35R. Another good
day-pack usable for multi-day trips by ultra-lighters. Great question!
Thank you for such a quick response! I have enjoyed your videos and even
with years of trekking experience, learned quite a bit. Never knew about
the Camelbak Ambush. Great idea for a day pack. Thank you and keep on
posting as ideas pop up!
I’d love to reply to some of these comments but due to the ‘awesome’
changes on youtube I can’t do that.
I used to live in an area where I could walk outside and look up and see a
million stars. I could go camping right up behind my house too. I could go
fishing across the street in the creek. I never should have left.
I am surprised that every time somebody doing a video like that in the snow
allways look for water when they are surrounded by snow.. Why dont you melt
the snow?
What is the name of the Fjallraven Jacket you are wearing in this vid?
Thanks
What is your background?
If you’ve not seen it, the Mike Leigh classic Nuts In May is a fantastic
film to watch. Cracks me up every time. Keep on with the great videos.
Very enjoyable, informative and inspiring.
You made that fire look too easy, did I see a gas line under that kindling?
The morning shot really was beautiful. Great video!
You ask for good books to read .Try Cold beers And Crocodiles about a bike
trip around Australia.
I recommend the Hatchet series by Gary Paulsen
WD-40 burns like hell it’s self.
I understand the need to get out in the wilds i get cabin fever too. Great
video.
Ever read Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. He also wrote Into the wild a even
better book.
Another awesome vid man!! Love your candor about being a family man, having
been married a long time, not as long as you but close, and with kids. I
totally relate and my wife like yours is very understanding of my needs to
get outdoors. Very happy man!
I watched the entire episode, I really got into the relaxed rhythm of it.
Gonna have to subscribe now, check out the rest. Greetings from Ireland,
where all your gear had better be waterproof!
are you chewing gum while you do the commentary ?
sweet video man, please do more
You can break up the MH meals into two servings. Use plastic bags and cook
in the original bag twice.
Thank you for your great show, you really inspire me to start camping again
after to many years of just sitting on the couch watching tv.
If you haven’t read Aron Ralstons “Between a rock and a hard place”, i
recommend it.
Greatings from Finland.
This is my number one favorite videos so far the first one a good book to
the wild
cant wait to move out of Florida so its not so hot and you can go camping
and not die from the heat, lol
i just discovered ur vids so i subscribed. i love the outdoors. my service
dog, chloe and i go in the woods alot walking fishing, put fire on make tea
love it. thx 4 making the vids gr8 job………karen and chloe
“can’t wait to crawl into this bad boy later tonight”
that sounded really bad :)
Another great adventure video, Luke! I’ve been lurking for a while,
watching a few of your vids, but finally subscribed today. I’m very new to
backpacking, having only done one overnight so far, which was in the Green
Mountains of Vermont where I do most of my hiking. I have the BA Copper
Spur UL1 that you used in this video. As you mentioned, it’s marketed as a
three season tent, but clearly it can provide sufficient shelter in winter
conditions as you’ve demonstrated. In your estimation, how harsh would the
conditions have to get before the Copper Spur wouldn’t cut it?
This is the first of your videos I watched, but it certainly won’t be the
last ! I really enjoyed it 🙂
im from newfoundland canada, i thought your vid was great but we have alot
of colder weather up here 🙂 cheers bud and keep on keepin on ….all the
best