@@allisonnevulis5864 he already said for how many days he packed. that is not the question. i wanted to see what exactly he packed that he got so little weight.
@@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling It varies greatly on how far you go, terrain, heat/sun, how much you are exerting yourself, and the persons size. 7k cals is definitely on the verrrry high end. 3000-4000 is a lot more common.
one of the best videos on that subject i have ever seen, with someone who finally goes into the necessary details of whats in the pack and what am i wearing… 👍
The fact that Waymark is “still not sponsored” is a shame. I had never heard of them until this channel (And I’m sure I’m not the only one). Come on Waymark, the man has without a doubt brought in customers for you. Safe travels D, hope all goes well!
I think that’s his choice. I was under the impression he even helped make that bag Edit: just watched the end of the vid, def his choice. But I’m with ya! I’d never heard of them either
Darwin, I just booked my first ever solo hike/camp trip in Montana in less than two weeks. I'm ecstatic to break away from the matrix of my life & job and find mental clarity out in the mountains. I just found your channel and it's got me that much more excited to use my gear.
I have done long stretches of the AT and have spent some time with through hikers and for some reason many of them did the same thing, cold soaking. Since my stove BRS and Toaks pot weigh nothing, I really don’t get it but for many it’s a thing. No hot coffee leave me out. He is carrying that Anker and for his needs it’s a must buy it’s super heavy. He is very light but because he films his light gear is made heavy carrying all If his filming gear. I also don’t know how he does water carry’s with that pack. Desert travel with eight liters must be brutal. He does it and he is young.
Dude, so glad to see you getting back out again. Gear videos are fine but can’t wait for some trail video. I hope you have a great time and am sending good vibes your way stave off the injuries.
Darwin, i did glacier NP in late july a year or two back and on some of the trails i really wished i had an ice axe like that. There are sections where the trail crosses chutes of snow which are very sketchy. Also make sure to bring gps (i like gaia app) because the snow covers the trail and it’s easy to get lost/disoriented. hope this helps! enjoy!
I want to thank you for your reviews and comments. I take them seriously and I have experienced similar issues, because I am similar height, I am heavier weight. I purchased the EVLV, CNOC poles and I actively compare my gear list to yours. I tend to carry more water, more first aid, maybe I do not need to, not sure. Thank you again.
Very funny, when I started watching you on your first go around on the AT way back when. I distinctly remember hearing something to the effect of, I’m ok being heavyweight, or carrying a little more weight. Yeah I said right there I give him no more than a few months till he turns to the ultralight dark side.
Thank you Darwin I dig the back ground music have a good start out I am really glad your keeping with your goals .. I am currently heading out of Mount Hood NOBO to the Eagle Creek trail head goal for this season is to reach Manning .. - rebo
Hey Darwin - one reco for your little swiss army knife. You can take of the plastic outer shells and replace them with shells (originals by victorinox) that have room for tweezers, toothpick, firefly, neede etc - no additional wheigt - more utility :)
This might be your most evolved gear list so far! I especially like your relatively minimal camera kit (compared to one of your previous kits). Should do the job. Have fun on the CDT 😎👍
You should try the Vuori shorts to hike in! My fiance says they're the best running/ workout shorts he's ever worn. They have really nice pockets and a great liner (which is why he loves them).
Thanks for the awsome review! Don't think you will be needing the ice axe in glacier I heard they are have record high temperatures so far this year for most of the northern US and even into Canada.
Sure beats the 63lbs on my 105lb body that I took travelling in 1984! Needless to say I hitch-hiked rather than hiked. Still had quite a positive adventure for a year.
One of my patients ran into you while doing the cDT. Unfortunately he hurt his knee and had to return home for me to check it out. Hoping he gets back on the trail soon.
You should really get a cleat with a toe spike/ cleats. It's the only reason for cleats in my opinion. That PNW snow is hard as a rock. Good luck on the hike and have fun.
Watching this makes me want to get into civilian camping. The only time that I have hiked/slept in the woods has been in Army related training where you are carrying 40+ pounds of stuff in a ruck the entire time.
Can’t wait to see the first videos and hope to see you at the ALDHA Gathering in October!! Keep that bear mace handy!! I just saw that news report of the woman being pulled from her tent in Montana!!
Found you randomly through another channel. I want to say second chance but not 100% certain, maybe Kyle Hates Hiking. Look forward to following your thru-hike, happy trails!!!👣
HI DARWIN 👋 THANK YOU 🙏 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS ON 🙏 YOUR JOURNEYS / ON THE TRAILS ! SEEING HOW DIFFERENT THIS YEAR WILL BE & THE OPPOSITE WAY TOO ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 THANK YOU 🙏
i love watching gear videos and i must say, yours are the only ones i can really enjoy. so relaxing. so easy to watch. and even music, that is not distracting but adds to the mood. really appreciated.
i got like 40 lbs in my pack right now just to go camping for the weekend.. i gram shave a lot then fill up the saved space with all luxury items.. my poor back will not be able to follow.. thank for the list!
Dude I love the way you structured the video. Very clear and entertaining. It would have been nice to see some prices as I’m looking for new gear, but I know that was not the intention of the video.
Darwin!!! I discovered you and your channel back in 2019. Now I don’t know if you’ll get this comment or read it, yet I had an idea. I have yet to find a thruhiking RU-vidr that has done the 4,000+ mile North Country Trail. I have always wanted to do a thru hike and the NCT is my ultimate goal because I’ve lived in four of the states it runs through. I just can’t afford to do it. Anyways… It would be awesome to see you take on the challenge that is the NCT.
Always a great setup! I love the weight considering the camera stuff too. Thank you for categorizing everything. I hate when people just rattle off a list. Have a wonderful time!
Darwin why don't you carry a spot GPS or similar device that could get you help if something happened. Just curious. Great job on the gear load out. Can't wait to actually see trail videos. Be safe Darwin.
Random question: I've noticed that you have a super clean tent in a lot of your videos. How do you clean the mud off of your tent after a super heavy rain storm? Are there any cool tricks or is it just a matter of experience?
Regarding the de-branding of Waymark on a pack that Darwin helped to design, from a business perspective, I could see an argument for doing it strategically if...dun dun dun...Outdoor Evolution was maybe in development of a bag. I have no idea if that has any shred of reasonable accuracy, but if it's been long enough without sponsorship and Darwin knows he has the lions share of the backpacking community behind him, instant business on building up his brand with useful and quality gear. I own an OE hat and it's the only one I wear, would easily buy a pack and anything else produced.
I think a 2.2 pound bear canister is a must especially through Montana. A women was killed in her tent by a grizzly recently. There 1000 grizzly bears in the Bob Marshal Wilderness.
Change in camera…. The lens is great, sharp…. Look forward to you adventure and would like to hear what you think of the canon m6iii. Have my eye on one…
I have that SD to lightning adaptor. Over the years apple has improved their system’s capability to read other formats of content from SD cards. I used to only be able to read certain pics or videos, but now I havent had trouble reading any of the content from those same cameras.
I'm new to your channel and looking forward to checking out your video's and looking forward to seeing your adventures on the trail atvb Jimmy from England 🇬🇧😎😎👍👍
Yup... thats a hell of a base weight.... my base weight for when I do day hiking with my photo gear is about 13.5lbs (thats 3 lenses, tripod, filters, etc.). I really need to get out for some longer mutliday hikes - its been a while...
Bring the ice axe. You have it, if your questioning it, then it's better to have it on the trail and not need it then to need it and have left it at home.
