@CapianYork Harbor Freight. You get what you pay for. It's 80% wool 20% synthetic and pretty thin. The problem with the nice wool blankets is they're very expensive. It's not bad considering.
Great vid. I stumbled on these types of channels about a week ago, but have always wondered about filming my outdoor adventures. Tell me, what kind of camera would be a good investment. I don't want a cheepo camera that will fail first day, but also , I don't want to have to spend a million dollars. Also, crocket, how do you like the Badland Sacrifice. I haven't seen a review yet, but was planning on getting one. Hope to see more great vids, regards from Alberta Canada mang.
@snidetripod JVC Everio GZ-HM50. Battery it comes with SUCKS. I used the original as a backup and purchased a big one for it. The camera is adequate. It has it’s strengths and weaknesses. Basically it’s an entry level HD camera and you get what you pay for. Still shots or slow panning is great quality. Fast panning or action, HD footage is not so good. Overall it's a pretty good entry level HD. Really like the Sacrifice. Like with all packs, there are things I would change. Review coming.
Great vid. I stumbled on these types of channels about a week ago, but have always wondered about filming my outdoor adventures. Tell me, what kind of camera would be a good investment. I don't want a cheepo camera that will fail first day, but also , I don't want to have to spend a million dollars. Also, crocket, how do you like the Badland Sacrifice. I haven't seen a review yet, but was planning on getting one. Hope to see more great vids, regards from Alberta Canada mang.
You are so correct about depending on your own area. Here in NC the summer is so hot, you really don't even need much for clothing or bedding, but I always over pack no matter what time of the year. Ha...Dash Riprock
i've got that same 20 degree bag, it's great! during my winter trip i just took a Alps Mountaineering liner with me as well. it got down to 15degrees and i was quite worm. love the videos, keep them coming!
Crocket, do you mind sharing the brand of that snow shovel? I'm planning on doing a bit of winter hammock camping here in MI, and have been looking for one like that.
Great vid. I'm looking forward to seeing the vid you make on your trip (hint, hint)! I'm glad to see you're still finding the time to do these things with your twins around!
We haven't had any real snowfall this year, I'm kinda upset. I was also curious what mountain range you stay in, I usually stick to the wasatch myself...
Great video Crocket as always, thank you for taking the time to share. One thing I was lacking was the outdoor clothing, a few items from EMS and a few items from Carhart just wasn't cutting it anymore. I bought some Tru-Spec clothing gear based on Nutn's videos and recommendations, so far so good. That ECWCS Gen III system is real nice, not too bad on price as well, got to use the Nutnfancy discount code to save some cash. Check it out when you have time. Stay safe my friend! -Tim
@tmysty LOL, we've hardly got any snow this year. Unfortunately there was no way it would have worked. Where we went there was just a dusting of snow. It was cold though.
great advise about using the rain pants as an added layer. It would be interesting to hear what others in your group bring as compared to you. I know that I have camped in the winter with inexperienced scouts and they suffered. Don't wear cotton pants in the snow and expect to sleep in them at night.
Looks like a great load out. Nice to know that the rain pants and jacket work out for you with layers underneath; makes a lot of sense to do that. Seems like the Cabelas boots are holding up... are you still liking them? I'm trying to settle on a pair of winter boots for hiking/snowshoeing.
Looks great.. Would love a good sleeping bag buy yea who wants to spend that amount. One thing I dnt like about tarp is having to undress to change for bed : ( you dnt have a huge amount of room like you do in a tent lol. Being 6'2" it's hard to get a good sleeping bag that fits around my shoulders too without being so heavy and hard to compress.
@MrFermanaghman Try The North Face Bighorn. I have one and love it. Very roomy, but so so on the weight. I use a compression sack, so it fits nicely in my pack.
@2trekrider Thanks will look into that.. really like the trap setup and I have used it a good bit but yea might look into a tent for more extreme camping conditions
@MrFermanaghman I am also 6' 2" and I see where you are coming from. I recently purchased a Marmot Never Summer 0 Degree down bag "used" for $80 on ebay. It looks and feels brand new and was obviously taken care of. It's a $450 bag. There are always deals out there. You may also want to check out the type of bivy sack I use (black diamond). It gives you head room, but also compresses down to the size of a nalgene and is less than pound. I swear by it. Check out my affordable gear videos.
Quick million dollar question for ya. If you could choose one pair of boots for all seasons, what would they be? Hope ya have a great outing and merry 2012!
@Deemancer I used it in Northern Ontario snowcaving trips and even down in the -25 celsius rangeit performed well. What you might want to do is shelter it somewhere so you save fuel.
I am gearing up right now for next seasons backpacking. =D
What brand boots are those? I think I might also get into winter camping as well. (depending on funds =\ )
Right now I am looking at a tent and new backpack and good hiking boots, but I'm going to need clothing for summer and winter since my all my current clothing is cotton. =\ Ugh! :P
Hope you had a nice New Years.. and really hoping you shot of vid of your trip ^_^
@markshmily They're a Cabelas brand. The boots I had prior had I think about 400 thinsulate. The Cabelas brand that I have are 1200 thinsulate. And they're comfortable. If I remember right around $100.
my winter sleeping bag takes up half the space of my backpack or something vs my summer sleeping bag takes almost no space. So winter vs summer loadout is quite different. In winter i can simply pack a whole lot less stuff with me vs during the summer.
Great info Crocket. I only change a few things in my summer and winter load out as well. Mostly just sleeping bag boots and clothes. Thanks for sharing.
Very educational brother. I have so little super cold weather experience. Seems like I'm experiencing either sweltering heat or rain. Thanks for putting this together for us.
@lostburro My bro in law has a phobia of spiders. I tried talking him into the tarp thing during the summer and he said no and no. Sometimes I tease him and tell him there's a spider near him.
Excellent video. My sleeping is rated to -20 and a Kelty. It cost me on sell for 49.95. They are cheap at times during the year. The rain gear is a great idea. I was thinking of changing gear this spring coming out that way. After your video I'm changing nothing. Tanks for sharing. Like to hear the family is doing good out there. Take care and God Bless
@ARTnSKIN I don't know if I would call it heavy snow, but it's been enough that I had to knock it off the tent as it had the vestibules sagging all the way in. That can be pretty normal though in the winter. Actually I had that during the summer one time too.
@revistadearmas It has been. Barely any snow too. It did get down to single digits the night we went up (at least that's my estimation). There's been a couple of days where it almost seems like Spring.
@drzmanproject Ha, I do the same thing. I've recently bought a wool blanket (actually a 80-20 blend) to keep in the car and backpack with. Think I'm going to buy several more. They're cheap.
@ScoutsNOA Lately I've just been using the Sacrifice. It's a little big for dayhikes, but I just love the camo. The Redwing is still one of my favorite packs.
Thanks for sharing Cr0cket good stuff. My climate gets cold but not nearly as much snow as the areas you hike in. Different conditions call for different gear, but many of the same principles apply too when selecting gear. Take care
@beactivelife "diff conditions call for diff gear..." Can't agree more. I'm constantly changing items in my loadout. Of course there's the core items, but depending on where I'm going, temperature, etc things certainly change.
That's a great, simple, practical system. I have to have a thicker sleeping pad due to back issues but my system is similar. (Sans snowshoes) Not much need for those here in the south east. Happy New Year!
Nice vid, My winter needs weigh much more than summer, mainly because of shelter. In summer You can get away with a hennesy hammock instead of a tent and a huge pad
Good video. Do you carry a personal locator beacon (PLB)? I always carry one when I'm in the mountains (did a review on it). Have fun and be safe. You have a great channel.
where did you purchase your wool blanket?
CapianYork 2 months ago
@CapianYork Harbor Freight. You get what you pay for. It's 80% wool 20% synthetic and pretty thin. The problem with the nice wool blankets is they're very expensive. It's not bad considering.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
great loadout. as i am a little behind i vids...hope you had a great trip
hinckleypoland 2 months ago
@hinckleypoland Thanks Hinckley. We did. Although there was hardly any snow for this time of year. Was nice just to get out again. Hope all is well.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Great vid. I stumbled on these types of channels about a week ago, but have always wondered about filming my outdoor adventures. Tell me, what kind of camera would be a good investment. I don't want a cheepo camera that will fail first day, but also , I don't want to have to spend a million dollars. Also, crocket, how do you like the Badland Sacrifice. I haven't seen a review yet, but was planning on getting one. Hope to see more great vids, regards from Alberta Canada mang.
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@snidetripod JVC Everio GZ-HM50. Battery it comes with SUCKS. I used the original as a backup and purchased a big one for it. The camera is adequate. It has it’s strengths and weaknesses. Basically it’s an entry level HD camera and you get what you pay for. Still shots or slow panning is great quality. Fast panning or action, HD footage is not so good. Overall it's a pretty good entry level HD. Really like the Sacrifice. Like with all packs, there are things I would change. Review coming.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Great vid. I stumbled on these types of channels about a week ago, but have always wondered about filming my outdoor adventures. Tell me, what kind of camera would be a good investment. I don't want a cheepo camera that will fail first day, but also , I don't want to have to spend a million dollars. Also, crocket, how do you like the Badland Sacrifice. I haven't seen a review yet, but was planning on getting one. Hope to see more great vids, regards from Alberta Canada mang.
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You are so correct about depending on your own area. Here in NC the summer is so hot, you really don't even need much for clothing or bedding, but I always over pack no matter what time of the year. Ha...Dash Riprock
mrriprock2 2 months ago
Sweet tip on the snow pants.
runtimmytimer 2 months ago
i've got that same 20 degree bag, it's great! during my winter trip i just took a Alps Mountaineering liner with me as well. it got down to 15degrees and i was quite worm. love the videos, keep them coming!
crucialdudechris 2 months ago
Crocket, do you mind sharing the brand of that snow shovel? I'm planning on doing a bit of winter hammock camping here in MI, and have been looking for one like that.
ajlongst 2 months ago
Cool overview, and detail. Thanks for sharing!
SnakeStrike77 2 months ago
Great vid. I'm looking forward to seeing the vid you make on your trip (hint, hint)! I'm glad to see you're still finding the time to do these things with your twins around!
WarnerKrause 2 months ago
We haven't had any real snowfall this year, I'm kinda upset. I was also curious what mountain range you stay in, I usually stick to the wasatch myself...
Steeleprophet 2 months ago
Have a great trip Sir!
AppalachianFreedom 2 months ago
Good video Crocket. Nothing beats that wool blanket summer or winter. Very dependable and versatile piece of kit.
Nate
CdnLifeguard71 2 months ago
Great video Crocket as always, thank you for taking the time to share. One thing I was lacking was the outdoor clothing, a few items from EMS and a few items from Carhart just wasn't cutting it anymore. I bought some Tru-Spec clothing gear based on Nutn's videos and recommendations, so far so good. That ECWCS Gen III system is real nice, not too bad on price as well, got to use the Nutnfancy discount code to save some cash. Check it out when you have time. Stay safe my friend! -Tim
TheTacticalDefender 2 months ago
@TheTacticalDefender I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the heads up Tim.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
thanks for the vid. I hope you get some good video on your trip, Id like to see this snow trench.
tmysty 2 months ago
@tmysty LOL, we've hardly got any snow this year. Unfortunately there was no way it would have worked. Where we went there was just a dusting of snow. It was cold though.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Nice load out!! Down here it is hot all summer and sometimes in the winter also. When it gets below 50 degrees I consider that as below freezing!
Rogerthat5x5 2 months ago
Good Video! what state are you in?
rod374 2 months ago
Have a good trip. Happy new year!
Fizzoid 2 months ago
great advise about using the rain pants as an added layer. It would be interesting to hear what others in your group bring as compared to you. I know that I have camped in the winter with inexperienced scouts and they suffered. Don't wear cotton pants in the snow and expect to sleep in them at night.
hial22 2 months ago
What state do you live in crocket.
standook 2 months ago
Looks like a great load out. Nice to know that the rain pants and jacket work out for you with layers underneath; makes a lot of sense to do that. Seems like the Cabelas boots are holding up... are you still liking them? I'm trying to settle on a pair of winter boots for hiking/snowshoeing.
TheLateBoyScout 2 months ago
@TheLateBoyScout I would highly recommend them. Very comfortable and still working well. So far they are holding up well.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Good stuff man. Looking forward to more.
BigFootSurvival 2 months ago
Looks great.. Would love a good sleeping bag buy yea who wants to spend that amount. One thing I dnt like about tarp is having to undress to change for bed : ( you dnt have a huge amount of room like you do in a tent lol. Being 6'2" it's hard to get a good sleeping bag that fits around my shoulders too without being so heavy and hard to compress.
Anyway hope all is well.
MrFermanaghman 2 months ago
@MrFermanaghman Ya that head room a tent offers is nice. I do like the weight savings of the tarp (especially if I broke down and bought a nice one).
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
@Cr0cket20 all boils down to money eh Crocket lol
MrFermanaghman 2 months ago
@MrFermanaghman Try The North Face Bighorn. I have one and love it. Very roomy, but so so on the weight. I use a compression sack, so it fits nicely in my pack.
2trekrider 2 months ago
@2trekrider Thanks will look into that.. really like the trap setup and I have used it a good bit but yea might look into a tent for more extreme camping conditions
MrFermanaghman 2 months ago
@MrFermanaghman I am also 6' 2" and I see where you are coming from. I recently purchased a Marmot Never Summer 0 Degree down bag "used" for $80 on ebay. It looks and feels brand new and was obviously taken care of. It's a $450 bag. There are always deals out there. You may also want to check out the type of bivy sack I use (black diamond). It gives you head room, but also compresses down to the size of a nalgene and is less than pound. I swear by it. Check out my affordable gear videos.
Strelnikov10 2 months ago
I hear you on the $400 sleeping bags. I'm sure they're great & if I had one I would love it, but that's a lot of coin for us weekend warriors : )
Great quick run through.
CampfireTalk 2 months ago
this is a thinking man's load-out. Efficient, versatile, and not completely budget busting.
drmaudio 2 months ago
Quick million dollar question for ya. If you could choose one pair of boots for all seasons, what would they be? Hope ya have a great outing and merry 2012!
simplymy2sense 2 months ago
Can't really go light in the mountains. Be safe and have fun
medicjimr 2 months ago
Nice load out for winter. Thanks for the information. Great video.
SurviveToLife 2 months ago
Just wondering. How is the Pocket rocket performing in the winter time? Do you use same kind of gasbottle summer and winter?
Deemancer 2 months ago
@Deemancer I used it in Northern Ontario snowcaving trips and even down in the -25 celsius rangeit performed well. What you might want to do is shelter it somewhere so you save fuel.
Saalicious 2 months ago
@Deemancer It's worked great so far in the winter and yes I use the same gas bottles for both.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
What kind of knife was that?
roaming1978 2 months ago
@roaming1978 Buck Hoodlum.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Great video
I am gearing up right now for next seasons backpacking. =D
What brand boots are those? I think I might also get into winter camping as well. (depending on funds =\ )
Right now I am looking at a tent and new backpack and good hiking boots, but I'm going to need clothing for summer and winter since my all my current clothing is cotton. =\ Ugh! :P
Hope you had a nice New Years.. and really hoping you shot of vid of your trip ^_^
markshmily 2 months ago
@markshmily They're a Cabelas brand. The boots I had prior had I think about 400 thinsulate. The Cabelas brand that I have are 1200 thinsulate. And they're comfortable. If I remember right around $100.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Good video as per usual.
thegeneral123 2 months ago
and sometimes i pack winter and summer sleeping bags and combine, so yeah very lil space beyond the bare necessities
nephildevil 2 months ago
my winter sleeping bag takes up half the space of my backpack or something vs my summer sleeping bag takes almost no space. So winter vs summer loadout is quite different. In winter i can simply pack a whole lot less stuff with me vs during the summer.
nephildevil 2 months ago
Thanks Crocket, have a great trip. Is that a new blade I saw lurking amongst the other gear?
AussieMark909 2 months ago
Great info Crocket. I only change a few things in my summer and winter load out as well. Mostly just sleeping bag boots and clothes. Thanks for sharing.
wingman115 2 months ago
@wingman115 I'm right there with you. My gear doesn't change all the much. Like you said it's mainly the items to help keep warm.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
You must have been born or grew up in Minnesota. You did something in your video that only Minnesotan's do.
srvvlhm 2 months ago
@srvvlhm Haha, I must have missed it.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Good vid bro. I prefer going out in the winter. Less people and bugs!
TheVAboss 2 months ago
@TheVAboss In certainly has it's benefits. Where we camped for the trip I never would during the summer due to the amount of people.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Very educational brother. I have so little super cold weather experience. Seems like I'm experiencing either sweltering heat or rain. Thanks for putting this together for us.
Patriot36 2 months ago
@Patriot36 Thanks for watching Patriot.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Thank You...
conarl1 2 months ago
Enjoy the trip brother!
EchoGolfKilo 2 months ago
nice video
jmmurdy 2 months ago
I love that, Affordable, yet heavy. Awesome.
I think I could do the tarp thing in the winter, when all the creepy crawlies are hibernating, but I'd need a tent in the summer.
lostburro 2 months ago
@lostburro My bro in law has a phobia of spiders. I tried talking him into the tarp thing during the summer and he said no and no. Sometimes I tease him and tell him there's a spider near him.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Is that a buck hoodlum I see there?
SparksTactical 2 months ago 2
@SparksTactical Yes it is.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Nice loadout. Thanks for sharing.
enscribe 2 months ago
Excellent video. My sleeping is rated to -20 and a Kelty. It cost me on sell for 49.95. They are cheap at times during the year. The rain gear is a great idea. I was thinking of changing gear this spring coming out that way. After your video I'm changing nothing. Tanks for sharing. Like to hear the family is doing good out there. Take care and God Bless
DennyRec 2 months ago
Have fun!
jackjetpilot 2 months ago
GEAR !!!
pr4runner 2 months ago
good vid as always...have a great trip!
cowboytgl 2 months ago
Enjoy. Hope to see some wonderful scenery footage.
enriquesonora1500 2 months ago
Have you ever been out on a trip and had a heavy snow? Have a great trip!!
ARTnSKIN 2 months ago
@ARTnSKIN I don't know if I would call it heavy snow, but it's been enough that I had to knock it off the tent as it had the vestibules sagging all the way in. That can be pretty normal though in the winter. Actually I had that during the summer one time too.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Its been a warm winter so far Crocket
revistadearmas 2 months ago
@revistadearmas It has been. Barely any snow too. It did get down to single digits the night we went up (at least that's my estimation). There's been a couple of days where it almost seems like Spring.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Buck Hoodlum? Cool knife. :)
thegangvault2 2 months ago
Cool!
ArtisanTony 2 months ago
another great reference vid. Recently got several of those fleece bags, and I keep one in the car for emergencies.
drzmanproject 2 months ago
@drzmanproject Ha, I do the same thing. I've recently bought a wool blanket (actually a 80-20 blend) to keep in the car and backpack with. Think I'm going to buy several more. They're cheap.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
interesting video Crocket, thanks for the info. BTW is that the Buck Hoodlum I saw there on the floor?
AirForceAce3571 2 months ago
@AirForceAce3571 Yes sir that is the Hoodlum.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
a good snowpant had built in gaiters, so thats an upside... if you dont have good long gaiters with rain pants , a snow pant will work fine alone.
WAFFLES081 2 months ago
Crocket good show of the different season gear, do you still use the Kelty Red Wing for both summer and winter?
ScoutsNOA 2 months ago
@ScoutsNOA Lately I've just been using the Sacrifice. It's a little big for dayhikes, but I just love the camo. The Redwing is still one of my favorite packs.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing Cr0cket good stuff. My climate gets cold but not nearly as much snow as the areas you hike in. Different conditions call for different gear, but many of the same principles apply too when selecting gear. Take care
beactivelife 2 months ago
@beactivelife "diff conditions call for diff gear..." Can't agree more. I'm constantly changing items in my loadout. Of course there's the core items, but depending on where I'm going, temperature, etc things certainly change.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
That's a great, simple, practical system. I have to have a thicker sleeping pad due to back issues but my system is similar. (Sans snowshoes) Not much need for those here in the south east. Happy New Year!
Grubkat 2 months ago
@Grubkat Happy New Year to you too.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago
for the best sleeping bags in the world check out Kifaru
Montblanc1986 2 months ago
Nice vid, My winter needs weigh much more than summer, mainly because of shelter. In summer You can get away with a hennesy hammock instead of a tent and a huge pad
Montblanc1986 2 months ago
Good video. Do you carry a personal locator beacon (PLB)? I always carry one when I'm in the mountains (did a review on it). Have fun and be safe. You have a great channel.
TheAZexplorer 2 months ago
@TheAZexplorer I do not. I've looked into one though and have given it serious thought.
Cr0cket20 2 months ago