I have the 60L and getting ready to purchase a 40L still love the pack the only things I do not like are the zippers. The hip pocket zippers are just about impossible to close without 2 hands and the main zipper is worthless (for me) because I use a pack liner. It just makes it harder to get to your gear with a liner. Still the best pack I’ve owned.
I always enjoy your videos! I just went to order the jacket. Is that the dark forest color that you are wearing. They show two colors Black and Dark Forest on the web sight. Thanks!
I just bought an X-Mid 1P and the tent door now has magnet retaining straps like the fly. I've practiced a few times setting up at home and it's so quick and easy. I have a backpacking trip in a few weeks and am really looking forward to it.
I keep wanting to order this backpack (from europe), but im worried it does not have enough volume to accomodate more shoulder season gear. Especially, my s2s spark iv bag, which is huge even in compression bag. Do you think this bag can fit that, a durston x-mid, an x-therm, a mirrorless camera + 1 week worth of food? I wish there was some way to squish the sleeping bag further but it just doesn't happen
Trekking poles are a separate item that most hikers and backpackers use. Basically they are adjustable height walking sticks. They are great at taking pressure off your knees and ankles while hiking for miles. This type of tent saves weight by not using a regular pole structure but uses trekking poles which most backpackers already have with them. Hope that helps!
Just used this tent two nights in central Oregon. I was car camping because I wanted to test this tent out before taking it into the backcountry this spring. 1st night was fine. Condensates, but not too bad. Second night was terrible. It rained on my face all night. Had a taught pitch, not close to water, directly under a tree, but it rained all night and was 38 degrees.
Thanks for the excellent review! I looked up the specs and noticed that the floor area of the XMid is 20 sq. feet (90’ L x 32’ W) while the Fortius has floor area of about 17.1 sq. feet (88’ L x 28’ W). I was initially confused when you said that the XMid felt more cramped on the inside, but then I realized that was because of the bug netting. Is that because the bug netting hangs down more than the solid wall on the Fortius? Also, did you find that the higher floor area in the XMid was noticeable? Thanks again for the very helpful videos!
The shoulder sleeve pockets suck. As the bottle empties/lightens it wants to constantly pop out. I’ve replaced mine with one that actually works from GGG. Great pack other than that! 🍻
Good review. We used to carry 40 ish pound packs as kids in scouts! I wouldnt want to go back to those day by any means, but it puts into perspective full grown hikers quibbling about an ounce or two. Many hikers, I've discovered squander most of their weight savings on extremely bad calorie : ounce ratio rations.
I have the explorer plus. After 3 days on a boundary waters canoe trip I was thinking I should have gotten the mini, but on day 4 my cell phone went in the lake. Glad I had the plus so I could keep using my maps and communicating with my wife. Now I say take the extra weight, because just like most things in survival and outdoors, redundancy is good.
I have the Cascadia version 16 GTX Gore -tex ($160)and they are superb winter trail runners. The traction is like knobby tires on a truck. Ice snow rain streams puddles, Nothing can stop you! I also hike mountains in them. I would not run road races in them. I would not run cross country races either , They are bulky built like tank all terrain shoes. Built for protection and traction …NOT Built for Speed! I own 2 pairs and use them alot for my off road adventures. One of my favs
Thanks for the comment! I am alive lol, but that hike didn’t happen sadly. The timing didn’t work out with one of my buddies going… life has a way of doing things like that 😂. I need to get back out with a camera and fire this channel back up!
I have the quarter dome sl2 and just got the x-mid 1 for purposes of weight. I love the quarterdome nice and room and endless pockets. I’m excited to try out the x-mid. Thanks for doing this.
Regarding the bungie on the inner mesh, I installed a plastic mitten hook and O-ring from Dutchware Gear. This works great and no fumbling with a knot. This company while aimed at hammock campers, supplies a wide assortment of goods to make your own gear.
Great video. I'm in search of a lighter and simpler alternative to my Nemo Hornet 2p. Looking at both the Durston 1 Pro and the Dipole Li and so appreciated your comparison comments. I'm leaning towards this tent. Can the poles be inserted handle up? I don't like the idea of my trekking pole handles in the dirt and available for critters to nibble on in the night.... Wondering what your thoughts were after some use out in the field!
The dipole is made to be tip up. But you might be able to flip them. I’ve had a couple tents that way and never had any issues with critters chewing on the handles. But I know it is a concern. Very hard to pick a winner out of those two tents. I will say… I sold the dipole and stuck with the Durston. A little bit simpler to get the perfect pitch for me, and more vestibule storage.
@Beardedbackpacker Thx for the reply! I typically like to store stuff inside, so was leaning towards the Dipole because it's wider at the ends. Which one does better on condensation?
@@TheHikingChick1 the dipole is probably a bit better against condensation due to those vents on the end. As long as you set it up so you can keep them open some lol.
@AussieBeachBum I purchased the dipole li one person. Haven't used it yet (just set up once in the backyard) so don't have a lot of feedback for you but first look is 👍.
I’ve had a lot of Dana Design packs and HMG’s, the Kakwa 55 is by far the most comfortable pack I’ve used. The pocket down to the left is great, the waist pockets with one handed closure are awesome, and the load lifters work well. How do you like the Frogg Togg rain jacket?
Junk drawer bag. I love it. So descriptive. Much better than ditty bag, and I will use the Junk drawer bag title from now on.( Giving you credit for the phrase, of course). Thanks
It is an amazing tent. I ended up selling it to a buddy who gets out a lot more than I do. As you can see by the lack of videos, I didn’t get out much at all over the summer lol.
They are just some midweight fleece baselayer pants I got from a sporting goods store for like $20! Don’t need to spend big money on base layers, just make sure they are synthetic and NOT cotton.
I enjoyed watching this video as I hope to tackle the Indiana Triple Crown this year starting with the AHT next week! I started a hiking youtube channel myself. If you're ever looking for another hiking pal, let me know 👍 I'm hoping to do the Tecumseh towards the end of October and the Knobstone the week before Thanksgiving
Looks like this was posted about five months ago. How did it go this summer on your superior trip? Specifically did you encounter any big winds or rain? If so, how did it do? Any regrets?
Thanks for your good review video. Any chance you would sell this tent? I'm 6'5" and based on other reviews it seems the new version of The One won't work for me.
I got the 2023 version the two and it's amazing. I got lanshan 1 and while it's cheap, lightweight and great - it's just to small even for my 5'5" body. This tent is the best of everything. I got in during Memorial day sale for 30% off.
