So it looks like the SWD packs retails for about 60% of the cost of another popular pack among ULers, Hyperlight Mountain Gear's 3400 series. Any idea what account for the huge cost discrepancy? I mean, for example, all trail runners retail for pretty close to the same price. It's a bit odd to see two products that offer a similar product for such wildly different prices.
Hey, I honestly don't understand the hype with HMG. I'm sure their stuff is good, but it's more expensive and not as light as many of their competitors.
I used a Ursack and just stuck it outside my tent most nights. You will almost always have a tree or shrub you can tie it around. Recently I've only been carrying an Opsak and have had no problems on the Hayduke Trail or local hikes in Colorado.
I never used the R1, but I think I mentioned in the video that I sent my puffy home and just used the fleece and was totally fine. I'd take the puffy if hiking late in the season tho.
@@davebraunlich Right on! I saw that vid but was wondering if there were some more on trail tips from your experience. Did you mail boxes with delicious meals? Or just supplement couscous and peanut butter with veggie burgers in town? lol
@@loganpilger9842 oh nice! This second hike was somewhat spontaneous so I didn't make enough meals beforehand. I pretty much just did coldsoaked Couscous every night for dinner, adding in spices and olive oil. I got really sick of it by the end (and all my hiker food) and struggled to get any food down at all. I should starting getting the videos out for it this spring!
@@davebraunlich Haha that's my only fear with relying on cold soaking. I think I'll follow your blueprint recipe and send nice meals to the smaller resupplies, maybe ask someone to send my stove out if I get too sick of cold soaking. My partner and I are planning SOBO July this year too. I'll keep an eye out on the videos, thanks for sharing!
