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@AdrianSilva-cn4ty 5 лет назад

Check out the Tarp Tent Stratospire Li. It's like an upgraded Duoplex. Also, a rain jacket and wind pants are a must for winter camping. They trap in heat and allow your insulation layers to actually insulate. And never underestimate the warm a light weight fleece jacket can provide. I'd pick my $10 fleece over my $300 Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisper in coldwet weather any day.

@WildCampingWelshman 5 лет назад

Take a look at the Buffalo Special 6. I use it over a merino wool t shirt in the winter months. It’s windproof too 👍🏻

@TubaSolotheHiker 4 года назад

Thank you for the suggestion. I will absolutely check it out. Believe it or not I never even realized there was such a thing as wind proof fleece. Living in CA, I guess it never made it into my vocabulary. LOL! Ok I couldn't wait, I looked up Buffalo Special 6. VERY interesting...is it terribly heavy? I'm not opposed to carrying more but just wondering.

@WildCampingWelshman 4 года назад

Tuba Solo the Hiker it’s not heavy just a bit bulky compared to down. No problems if it gets wet though, it remains warm and dries quickly 👍🏻

@j3hikes444 4 года назад

want to stay warm in camp? the best i have found is down pants from montbell, weighing in at 8.4 oz.

@TubaSolotheHiker 4 года назад

Great idea. Right now I’ve got the EE Torid Apex pants. Gonna use them next week in the Sierra Nevada. It’s supposed to be super cold too so they will get a good test. If they don’t work I may just have to look into some down pants.

@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE 4 года назад

I’m a bigger guy to and a side sleeper. I’ve dug out the ground for my shoulder before. It works well if you are just sleeping under a tarp. Also the Warbonnet Blackbird xlt is a good hammock you can sleep on your side in. Another good trick is to pack all your extra clothes into a pillow case to make a pillow. Idk if that will help you. And finally “just me” I prefer military surplus clothing for layering. It’s mostly cheap and very functional.

@bena3341 4 года назад

Yea when I started hiking the military surplus store was the only place in town that had the stuff I needed. People shouldn't be afraid to go check them out cos they have great prices compared to big brand hiking stores. Still have my same cooking setup that I have had for years from the army surplus store that cost a fraction of what a jetboil goes for.

@AmyRoutt 4 года назад

Late to watching this video! I feel ya on all the backyard noise lol

@paulcarr5181 5 лет назад

Steve, I feel you on the layering. Lightweight, midweight, heavy weight. Shells, etc you can spend $1000 dollars and still not have a system. I’m with you on all 3 of your issues!

@TubaSolotheHiker 4 года назад

Hey Paul, yeah people mentioned wind proof fleece (usually hunting type gear). I'm going to certainly check it out. I have a buddy who is a hunter and he's always remarking how warm he is when he's out and about in the back country. It may be a smidge more heavy but if it provides the warmth I need during my non-moving moment (ie camp time) I'm totally willing to carry it. Hopefully we both find a system that works for us each. Yeah I hate losing out on backpacking time especially during the cold months...there are no bugs out so I want to be out there myself...LOL. Take care!

@rkatrails 4 года назад

Don't know if you're familiar with Andrew Skurka but he has lots of info on layering and using vapor barrier a as part of your system and secrets to surviving the bitter cold. See andrewskurka.com/vapor-barrier-liners-theory-application/

@JonathanDowe 4 года назад

I found your channel while looking at SMD Lunar Solo reviews, like your style. I know what you mean about the pillow, I am a front sleeper and nothing works so now training to be a side sleeper. I ordered the Lunar Solo yesterday hoping it will be my summer go to for here in the UK. Keep up the good work.

@kampersadventures958 4 года назад

Just found your channel and SUBSCRIBED. Yes, I'm still having pillow trouble...just the way it goes. I tried the therm-a-rest compressible pillow. Its very comfortable, but the large is about 13 ounces and is a space eater. Good job on this video.

@briteshikes5099 4 года назад

Good video!!! I feel yah on the layering as I find it hard to find my size as being a big dude like yourself

@DamianBloodstone 5 лет назад

No 2: Windproof fleece found in hunting departments is the first choice for a stand-alone solution. Layering shirt, jacket, and coat with fleece inner and windproof/waterproof outer. I personally use an Underarmor winter long sleeve shirt, fleece vest, fleece jacket, then the second part where the fleece jacket zips into the windproof/rainproof coat with a hood. (I got the coat from 5.11 and it was their 3-in-1 but they no longer make it in 3X.) I wear a watch cap or insulated hat under the hood and pack a polar fleece scarf and balaclava in case of windburn to my face. (I wear a Utilikilt still in freezing weather with synthetic thermal socks. My legs don't get cold since the knee-high sock cover them. Only once did I need rain pants under the kilt and it was because the wind was making ice go up it.) I learned layering from standing out in the cold, sometimes windy, rainy, sleeting, snowing weather of Virginia. No. 3: Tents for winter camping from only my researching so far, I haven't tried them, - Hilleberg (bombproof), Luxe tipi with stove, or Kifaru Sawtooth with stove. The added fact is that in some of the Luxe tipi and with the Sawtooth you can actually stand up and move around. The Sawtooth seems near bombproof and can hold two people but price is an issue as with the Hilleberg tents. The Luxe and Sawtooth are floorless so count on some type of ground covering or tarp for the floor where your sleeping bag will go. These are just my opinions on tent though. I haven't had the funds or abilities to test anything yet.

@HuckOutdoors 5 лет назад

The exped XL is finally the pillow of my dreams

@TubaSolotheHiker 4 года назад

I love the pillow but man...$40+...eek! There's so much other crap I could by with that $40ish dollars..LOL!

@Leadmeoutdoors 5 лет назад

Nice vid. Anthony may have a point. Try pants on a trip and see if that helps. Just another layer for your legs you don’t have to pack. And look for a high end base layer. See what people are using in cold conditions. Ask those east coasters or Ohio dudes and see what they have to say. Steve, not have a shelter dialed in? Nah! Can’t be! 😉

@bena3341 4 года назад

Yea a high quality base layer is key. My Macpac merino long johns and top are essentials. With just them and my rain jacket and pants on I am warm in all conditions unless it's snowing. Add in your light weight down jacket between the two and toasty as. If it gets any colder then get in your bag and go to sleep.

@hanskirk-hiking9697 5 лет назад

I always carry to much water and food - Just can quit it - it would be a cheep way to lose some weight on my pack 😊

@TubaSolotheHiker 4 года назад

Hello again Hans, LOL! Oh man...that was my story this last weekend. You would have thought I was backpacking for 10-days the way I had packed my food. LOL! Take care my friend.

@Hector_Outdoors 5 лет назад

You should check out the Exped air pillow XL

@HuckOutdoors 5 лет назад

I've been trying to get him to switch

@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 5 лет назад

Hey Steve I am with you almost totally. Pillow Agree, Layering Agree but I hope I am getting closer, and my SMD Lunar Solo LE which I really love bugs me do to the bathtub floor. I have tried everything and I only get about 3 inches. With that said I am about to embark on a 100 AT Section NY to Ct and going to try a recent hack I saw on Follow Bigfoot regarding pillow setup. Check it out. As far as layering I may have the pieces except for a good down jacket. I have two IO Merino tops a 1/4 zip altitude and a hooded mid-weight called the Chaser, not made anymore, a North Face 100 Polarfleece, and an REI Revelcloud jacket which actually is quite warm. Also carry the OR Helium II. XXL is a challenge for both weight and availability. Take Care

@bena3341 4 года назад

That seems like more tops than needed perhaps? I think you would be fine without the polar fleece but it depends on what time of year you will be out.

@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 4 года назад

@@bena3341 Thanks Ben just to clarify I carry the altitude for a sleep top and either carry the mid weight hoodie or the North Face depending upon the time of year. Take Care

@redwhiteblue7831 5 лет назад

Pillow... try putting your down jacket in your sleeping bag/quilt stuff sack. If it's not enough, put more clothes with it. A wind breaker or rain jacket will help with wind chill. Try a MSR pole tent for a shelter. Hopefully this will help. Funny ending. Loved the video. Thanks for sharing, take care.

@bena3341 4 года назад

Yea I used to just stuff my remaining clothes into my stuff sack for my sleeping bag but it just doesn't work for most people any more, especially side sleepers. The problem is that new hiking gear is designed to pack down to basically nothing unlike old gear. My down jacket packs to only just larger than my fist. Add in my rain gear which weighs basically nothing and packs small and that is about all of have to go in to it. If the weather is good then you will have a couple more things to go in but if it's worse then you will have nothing cos you will have your spare socks and beanie on to sleep and some of your other gear will be wet. When your warm coat was the size of a balled up hoody then that was an option but not any more.

@BackpackingWithJason 5 лет назад

Awesome video. Love the background music. I’d love to one day to do some backpacking in California. That ending 😂🤣😂.

@W6MDE 5 лет назад

For colder months I recommend wool long Johns. I have slept in my 15 degree bag in 7 degree weather at dry lake in late November with no problem. Beanie is a big choice to. I use a Mountain Hardware wind stopper beanie. Most other months I always have a thing pair of long Johns just in case. Fleece is my go to jacket. Colder months I add a down vest to it and if need be I’ll wear my rain gear to really stop the wind. Frogtoggs rain gear jacket/pants combo($20). I double layer socks year around. Thin base layer and appropriate sock depending on season. Always carry hot hands with you. And Thinslate gloves(I spelled that wrong lol) and of course always have a salt Amour Faceshield. I use the fleece lined ones in the colder months.

@bena3341 4 года назад

Yea have seen a lot of guys going with down pants and other things but have never had an issue keeping warm. Merino wool long johns and a lightweight down jacket with a Merino top under it for camp and sleeping and if it's windy or wet then rain jacket and pants over them. If it's really that cold at night then just cook a quick meal and get in your sleep bag in your tent and go to sleep. I grew up hiking in the Southern Alps in NZ and haven't had issues since gear started getting good unless I got wet. I think people over think it a lot when it comes to layering.

@hike2bhuman110 5 лет назад

Great video Steve, always entertaining. You are def going to get tons of suggestions, what works for one, won't for others. the only thing I might suggest for a pillow with packability issues, is get a bigger pack. good luck my friend.

@rkatrails 4 года назад

I'm curious as to what is the main problem you're experiencing with the tents you've tried.

@nomsolo9935 5 лет назад

Same pillow problem here. Trying the Nemo Fillo next based on r/UL suggestions.

@eric202420 4 года назад

Tuba! Love your channel. We are socal backpackers too. I have an awesome pillow recommendation that I think you will appreciate. I am a bigger guy too - 6'5'' 230 - and this pillow is unreal. It's called the Nemo Fillo Luxury. You want the "luxury" on the end because that one is just a wider version of the regular. I found this pillow because it was the top rated pillow on outdoorgearlab.com. It is really soft, you can adjust the inflation, but the best part, and the part that allows it to be as high of a pillow as you want, is that it has criss-crossed elastic bands on the back of the pillow and you can put a shirt or folded jacket or any clothing item in there and it doubles the height of the pillow. It is by far the best pillow I have found and I don't think I will ever change from this one. Thought you could check it out. The luxury version is $50 on amazon. It stores in a built in stuff sack and weight just under one pound. Take it easy amigo.

@eric202420 4 года назад

actually it weighs just 12.7 ounces. Im sure that sounds a bit heavy compared to the thin inflatables but its worth it.

@bena3341 4 года назад

Hey Eric. Would love some input on what gear you use as a taller guy. I am 6'4 and have struggled to find a tent and sleeping pad I really like. So many ultra light options don't work if you are over 6 foot. I prefer a self inflating pad because the fully inflatable ones feel unstable, cold and noisy to me. My current is a Denali Trek Long. Really like it but it's a bit heavy. Was looking at the sea to summit comfort light S I. 3x the price but better and much lighter. My real issue is finding a tent I like. Something under 4 pounds that is long enough, free standing would be nice but not essential, decent vestibule. There are a few that I like but they are brands like Hilleberg that are expensive.

@eric202420 4 года назад

Ben A yes sir I think I have some good info. But I’m not an ultra lighter. More like a mid lighter. I’d rather have 3-5 more pounds overall and be way more comfortable. The sleeping pad I’m telling everyone about since I’ve tried all others and this one is by far the best one I’ve ever been on is the sea to summit ether light in the long and rectangular size. It’s 4” thick but lightweight and I can side sleep all night at 6’5” 230 lbs. feels amazing. I’ve never seen it in stores so have to order online and even online d there aren’t that many In the long and rectangular size. other pads were good on my back but I would wake up in middle of night on my side and it felt like there was a hot Poker in my shoulder for about 15 seconds. 😂 as for sleeping bags I love the sea to summit trek tki long. Fits 6’6” easy. And comfy and light. And slightly wider footbox so my feet don’t have to be touching all the time.

@eric202420 4 года назад

Ben A for tents I have several that are all good for taller guys. The big Agnes copper spur ul2 and ul3 are unreal and a flagship backpacking tent they are 3 and 4 pounds respectively and super long so perfect for tall guys. Also the rei half dome 2 plus is even longer than copper spur but a bit heavier at 5.5 lbs. I car camp at dispersed sites half the time so still use this one a ton. Also it’s way cheaper so if you want to save $400 and carry 2 more lbs it’s up to you but I support it. I guess depends totally on how much you’re backpacking.

@eric202420 4 года назад

Ben A rei currently has a sale on the big Agnes copper spur tents. The two person is 3lbs, long for tall guys and is $125 cheaper than normal right now.