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Mike Blanda
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YES WE CAN OUTDOORS…. Same Channel just switched names
"Yes we can" get outdoors- Backpacking, camping and outdoor enthusiasts! I enjoy backpacking gear, equipment, reviews, ideas and love posting about outdoors. Husband, Father and occasionally you may want to like and comment on my video because I make you laugh!
Cottonwood Lakes Backpacking
49:07
3 месяца назад
Nemo Moonlite Elite worth the hype
6:38
6 месяцев назад
New Gear 2024
11:00
6 месяцев назад
2024 REI Flash Air 50 Backpack| key updates
25:44
6 месяцев назад
Backpacking: Big Pine Lakes & Palisade Glacier
28:30
6 месяцев назад
Day Pack on a budget- ZOMAKE for $20
13:49
7 месяцев назад
Best Gear vs Budget
16:00
7 месяцев назад
Which Cook Pot Boils Faster? Side by side
13:39
7 месяцев назад
Outdoor Vitals NOVAUL Down Jacket
3:43
8 месяцев назад
7 key items
0:57
8 месяцев назад
Did I peak Mount Baldy in January 2024? #summit
10:52
8 месяцев назад
Outdoor Vitals worth the hype?
19:23
8 месяцев назад
Top California hike
0:30
8 месяцев назад
San Diego KOA resort
4:57
9 месяцев назад
Lon Chaney Cabin
1:57
9 месяцев назад
Is the REI FLASH 55 Worth the Hype?
17:21
9 месяцев назад
My backpacking sleeping system
10:21
11 месяцев назад
Special message
1:37
11 месяцев назад
Palisade Glacier
5:09
11 месяцев назад
ASMR Camp Site: Big Sur
2:00
Год назад
Комментарии
@NealBenson
@NealBenson 6 дней назад
So good bro! I call the gym “therapy”. And I like going to therapy five days a week
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 4 дня назад
Yes sir 🫡 I worship and gym time together:)
@vaalcantara3289
@vaalcantara3289 16 дней назад
where is the gerber scout?
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 16 дней назад
That’s the knife I am using in this video
@davidjisham
@davidjisham 25 дней назад
I had a horrible experience with outdoor vitals. Their gear is great but if you need to return something they are the worst. They will inspect your return and if it’s not in new unused condition they will deduct 20% from your refund. Now this seems fair but my return has a pulled thread in the hood that there is no way I could have caused and they wouldn’t give me the benefit of the doubt and took 20% of the top. I tried reasoning with them to no avail. They give cottage industry proprietors a bad name. Beware
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 22 дня назад
I did have similar experience myself… I ended up keeping the pad and the noise has greatly reduced the more I have used it. I agree on your statement and I did touch on that at the end of my video- I hope it gets better as they grow
@davidjisham
@davidjisham 20 дней назад
The CEO of OV responded to my comment on their YT page. My experience was caused by an overzealous customer service rep interpreting their tough returns policy. Tayson told me they are revamping their returns policy to empower their customer service reps to take more factors into account when making returns decisions and more often than not giving the customer the benefit of the doubt. I was impressed with his willingness to look into my situation and personally respond and do something about it. He has redeemed OV reputation in my eyes. I will be back to purchase more of their outstanding gear.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 20 дней назад
@@davidjisham that’s outstanding!! I have a good amount of gear from them so I was definitely taken back on the one item I questioned BUT it’s good to hear they are revamping it 💪 Thank you for that update 🙏
@leederhua1680
@leederhua1680 29 дней назад
Hi, what’s your height and weight wearing that medium? Thanks.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 28 дней назад
I am 5’8 and about 175 and it fits to the T
@NealBenson
@NealBenson Месяц назад
Looks great!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
It was!
@NealBenson
@NealBenson Месяц назад
Love it!!!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
🙏🙏🙏
@thepeanutgallery9572
@thepeanutgallery9572 Месяц назад
Wish I was there to join you bro
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
Hey maybe one day I can head north or you come south 🙏
@thepeanutgallery9572
@thepeanutgallery9572 Месяц назад
Beautiful bro!! Gods creation for sure
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
Absolutely stunning and amazing
@thepeanutgallery9572
@thepeanutgallery9572 Месяц назад
I recognize you from somewhere… lol
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
Beautiful ain’t it
@handydaddy4232
@handydaddy4232 Месяц назад
Another awesome and entertaining video! The audio is so clear I can hear the bees 😂 I have the Nemo Dragonfly tent given to me by a very generous buddy of mine 😊
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
Thanks brother for watching and chiming in 😊
@NealBenson
@NealBenson Месяц назад
Looks great!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
Thanks!
@pismorichy
@pismorichy Месяц назад
What rating quilt did you take as im heading out in a few weeks, Happy Trails
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
This is the Storm Loft Quilt made by outdoor vitals and it’s a 15 degree bag.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda Месяц назад
Enjoy the trip! Absolutely beautiful
@kylefenske2498
@kylefenske2498 2 месяца назад
Dude all fairness it's a station wagon and about as attractive as a family truckster the cobra that looked like a pinto with ground effects was a mustang also doesn't mean it looked right or fans would accept it not hating on your ride just think trucks ,vans,and stationwagons need to realize despite the fact your car has power doesn't mean it should most are bricks that weight 4500 pounds plus not safe just not safe
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 2 месяца назад
Thanks for chiming in- yah most fans of Mustang don’t agree and some do. I didn’t personally buy it because it’s called a Mustang I bought it because what it has to offer for my family and I don’t like the way the Tesla looks compared to the Mach-E. It’s been an excellent car so far!
@watermelon2.
@watermelon2. 2 месяца назад
Not a mustang...
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 2 месяца назад
Funny you say that because I said the same thing! I tried to tell my insurance and the state with registration but unfortunately they told me Ford has it labeled a Mustang when they were built.
@JPStrang-w2i
@JPStrang-w2i 3 месяца назад
Can you park at the horseshoe meadows trailhead?
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Yes you can 🤙🏽
@NealBenson
@NealBenson 3 месяца назад
Great video! Love how much water there is up there
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Yes, thanks Neal!
@annndddrre
@annndddrre 3 месяца назад
Drink water in excess to help with the altitude.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Absolutely!!! Great advice 👌 Camp is well over 11,000 so it’s some big gain considering we live close to sea level at about 800 feet lol
@handydaddy4232
@handydaddy4232 3 месяца назад
Cottonwood Lakes is God’s creation at its finest. 🤩Thanks for virtually taking us there👍🏽
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Thanks for always watching and supporting the channel
@richfisherman2664
@richfisherman2664 3 месяца назад
Awesome trip. We just did it june 25. Thanks for sharing
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Hope you enjoyed it & thank you for supporting the channel!
@richfisherman2664
@richfisherman2664 3 месяца назад
@Mike_Blanda it was hard but worth it
@aeropilot4419
@aeropilot4419 2 месяца назад
@@richfisherman2664it’s not hard
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 2 месяца назад
@@aeropilot4419 It’s not easy for everyone but thanks for taking time out of your day to comment 👍
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 2 месяца назад
@@richfisherman2664 Glade you pushed through and did it! Good work 👏
@fahkinlosah8469
@fahkinlosah8469 3 месяца назад
Great vid brother
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Appreciate it!!!!
@NealBenson
@NealBenson 3 месяца назад
Love it!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Thanks!!
@JaydenDuron-on6jm
@JaydenDuron-on6jm 3 месяца назад
I haven’t been to the koa in a while Please pin I was the first comment
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
This one is our favorite 👍
@klumsytone
@klumsytone 2 месяца назад
Monterey / Santa Cruz is awesome
@alanh4753
@alanh4753 3 месяца назад
Good video. Thanks for sharing. But... The background music is too loud. Competing with your voice. My 2 cents.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Sorry about that…. Noted
@NealBenson
@NealBenson 3 месяца назад
Mountian water is the best water
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Always….. right!
@andrearebollar8988
@andrearebollar8988 3 месяца назад
Can you recall how many hours it took you to reach the Manzana School House?
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Well I did filming along the way but if I were to guess probably around 3-4 hrs if you’re focused on getting there without taking your shoes on and off.
@glenloewen7507
@glenloewen7507 3 месяца назад
If you get the ground pad for the Helinox, it’s the same price as the Nemo. If the ground is soft, the chair legs are sinking without one, so that part was missed in the evaluation.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
True
@Sur5r1
@Sur5r1 3 месяца назад
That is nice! Thank you for sharing..
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Thanks for watching!
@ababduljabbar4373
@ababduljabbar4373 4 месяца назад
I really enjoyed this! With some SEO tweaks, your channel's visibility could improve dramatically. I'm here to help if you need it.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Thanks for the tips!
@BryanManning
@BryanManning 4 месяца назад
we have the 2p and its done great so far on the TRT, you can adjust your trekking pole height to raise or lower the vestibule sides
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
Awesome!!! I enjoyed using it on this past trip 👍 Held up with fairly decent windy conditions and I had ZERO condensation
@e2dub
@e2dub 4 месяца назад
From REI’s Q&A regarding load capacity: “We recommend this pack for sub-30 pound loads.”
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
I was around 30 my past trip and it was absolutely fine.
@JillianCampsArizona
@JillianCampsArizona 4 месяца назад
Nice video! Thank you!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 3 месяца назад
I appreciate you watching and chiming in
@martinolea2723
@martinolea2723 5 месяцев назад
What's the name of that big bottle in the top of the pack??
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 4 месяца назад
That’s a Bear Vault. The new REI pack comes with a bear can strap for a bear can
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors
@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors 5 месяцев назад
Nice channel you have here, buddy. May we have have great success!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 4 месяца назад
Thanks for the visit and subscription 🙏
@j3hikes444
@j3hikes444 5 месяцев назад
good review, keep em coming
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
I appreciate you tuning in 👍
@JoseOrtiz-z5e
@JoseOrtiz-z5e 5 месяцев назад
Wow it seems like the paranormal permeates the very atmosphere; what atmosphere.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
😳😳
@genuser9758
@genuser9758 5 месяцев назад
It defeintely depends on your body type. After trying the moonlite elite, I definitely found it more comfortable than the helinox. There were a few other advantages here and there as well.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
agree! Definitely not a one chair fits all. Most gear will absolutely differ from person to person . Thanks for chiming in
@tomatoomelette5111
@tomatoomelette5111 5 месяцев назад
after buying the ground pad for the helinox chair zero, the total cost is the same as the Nemo Moonlite elite, I own both, the helinox is a little more comfy imo
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
I actually agree! I think the Helinox is comfortable
@tomatoomelette5111
@tomatoomelette5111 5 месяцев назад
one other thing, how is the parking situation?
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Should be golden! Park about 200 ft from trail head and can hit plenty of cars. I’d say close to 15
@tomatoomelette5111
@tomatoomelette5111 5 месяцев назад
how were the bugs during the day and the mosquitos at night? Planning on going this weekend in preparation for a 33 miler.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Bugs were of no issues. Definitely wear a trail runner of some sort- roughly 30 water crossings
@NealBenson
@NealBenson 5 месяцев назад
For the boys!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
😂
@AdamBailey-dw8cg
@AdamBailey-dw8cg 5 месяцев назад
Nature sounds are so calming, love it
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Thanks! My first time with a video like this
@Thepictishscotsman
@Thepictishscotsman 5 месяцев назад
Lovely place to make camp 😎
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Yes one of my favorites!
@Thepictishscotsman
@Thepictishscotsman 5 месяцев назад
Wow! Nice scenery 🏔️
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Definitely breaking!
@Thepictishscotsman
@Thepictishscotsman 5 месяцев назад
@@Mike_Blanda You have a new sub from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 keep up the good work man. Good content brother 👍
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
@@Thepictishscotsman wow! Truly appreciate it good sir 🙏 Thank you for the encouragement
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
@@Thepictishscotsman I truly appreciate! I must have missed this comment. My apologies. Thanks for the encouragement
@Alexanderjones-ss9uk
@Alexanderjones-ss9uk 5 месяцев назад
Perfect for adventures
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Yes! I will always be a chair user lol
@ReubenAustin-s7v
@ReubenAustin-s7v 5 месяцев назад
Thank you for the review! I do have a Flash 55, the 23 version, and I really love that pack it's excellent. Great features and great design. I'm a fan of last years version. I prefer the adjustable torso feature.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Yes it’s been my favorite pack so far to be honest!! Iv had it up to 43 lbs when I snow backpacked with a bear can and was very comfortable. I’m looking forward to my next trips with this new pack over the next couple months.
@Bennybushcraft
@Bennybushcraft 5 месяцев назад
Hey new subscriber here great video mate will catch you on the next one buddy😊..benny
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Awesome! Thanks for watching Benny! I have a few more trips planned in the coming months so definitely looking forward to some new content and some new gear to be used 🤙🏽 Have a great week
@Bennybushcraft
@Bennybushcraft 5 месяцев назад
@@Mike_Blanda your welcome mate🙂will look forward to it buddy
@stevekigawa7735
@stevekigawa7735 5 месяцев назад
Plan on doing this backpack trip next month. How was the roads to Nira, I heard they had washouts earlier in the year? Looked like you had the place to yourself.
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
The road was totally fine 👍 A lower car might be a little iffy. Any SUV or Truck your golden 🤙🏽 There was 1 other but briefly. Woke up to a dude in the first site but left early Saturday, must have come late night Friday. My group was about 12
@NealBenson
@NealBenson 5 месяцев назад
Love all the different shots! Really enjoyed the water!
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dominictenorio4743
@dominictenorio4743 5 месяцев назад
What is the denier of the fabric?
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
UHMWPE ripstop nylon and its listed as 87% nylon/13% polyethylene.
@_kaboom826
@_kaboom826 5 месяцев назад
Great video! Would you say the hike to the schoolhouse can be done in 1 day?
@Mike_Blanda
@Mike_Blanda 5 месяцев назад
Yes, definitely! And well worth it in my opinion with plenty of lunch spots along the way