Using your clothes stuff sack as a pillow is old news, BUT putting softer material on one side of the stuff to make it comfy IS BRILLIANT! My jaw dropped when you showed that feature. Great job. Also, great idea using the shock cord to hold your sleeping pad as opposed to the huge pocket like the Gossamer gear uses.
Does your rain jacket protect you from rain as well as a goretex jacket would? How does it compare?
@kesnermatt Thanks a lot. I put in the softer material after sleeping on bare silnylon for many nights and wishing for something a bit more comfortable without the weight of an extra pillow.
The rain jacket is fantastic. It's incredibly light and 100% waterproof, much better than goretex. It is not breathable, like goretex, but I don't ever wear it while hiking, only around in camp. I think wearing waterproof clothing while hiking is pointless.
Great video! Love the wind jacket, genius! The pillow/ clothes bag is so creative, might need to try making some gear soon so I don't have to pay hundreds of dollars on something a little creativity and effort can create the same thing, or better! Thanks for the awesome video! Happy Trails!
@CDoggsRandoms Thanks a lot. You should definitely try to make your own gear. That rain jacket probably cost $15 to make, but would probably run $60-$90 if you bought it. The thing I like the most about making your own gear is that you yourself are the quality control and can make sure every seam is up to standard. Much better than some factory in China. If your mom has a sewing machine get her to teach you how to use it, or you can get a cheap one at target. I use a Bernina, it's worth it.
@PacRat69 Thanks. Yes, I made the tarp. I've been making my own tarps for years. It's a great lightweight easy piece of gear to make. I've made a bunch of different designs but have found that a simple rectangular tarp is the best design for my needs. I buy all of my material from seattle fabrics, but I live 5 minutes away from the warehouse and can check out the colors in person. Before I lived here I ordered everything from owfinc dot com. They're awesome for mail order fabric. Good luck.
@fuctfuct28 No, it used to be a 3/4 length but I've cut it down so that it is now only a torso length. No leg coverage. I kept the original width, as it acts as the frame sheet in my pack and would be too short for the pack if I cut it down.
@zhaneranger I go through some clothes at around 12:54 into the video. There's also a lined pullover and rain jacket earlier on. I usually hike in running shorts that have built in underwear, but I may hike in the shorts I'm wearing in this video. I'll wear this shirt too. I'll throw a down jacket and a thicker base layer in the winter, along with a heavier sleeping bag, and insulated gloves, but other than that it suits me just fine.
Excellent setup my friend! I'm always thrilled to see other people making their own gear... a satisfying and effective way to go lighter, as well as get your equipment exactly the way you want it. Great job!
@intenseangler Thanks! I started making my own gear out of financial necessity when I was in college. I quickly figured out the points you made. Not to mention you can be assured of it's quality. I feel much more confident with homemade gear than with store bought. I am the quality control in the process. Nothing slips through the cracks.
@rainbowhiker I've been on some parts in WA and OR. I'd love to do the whole thing in the near future, we'll see. Thanks for watching. I've been enjoying your vids for a while. I love the mountain bike documentary.
@chemicalcraig69 Thanks. The mountain bike thing was gleaned from youtube, but put in some kind of order. I couldn't post them with the music I wanted so I kept trying untill the guys in control, or the computer, would allow the music with them as is. Still, it was fun. Thanks for watching my videos. Appreciate all the ideas coming from your neck of the woods and head. Thanks.
I'm very impressed with your base weight. Lots of high-tec intelligent designs and gear you have. Always good to go lighter. Any plans for a PCT hike in the future? Seems like you're more than ready for another dramatic adventure.
Using your clothes stuff sack as a pillow is old news, BUT putting softer material on one side of the stuff to make it comfy IS BRILLIANT! My jaw dropped when you showed that feature. Great job. Also, great idea using the shock cord to hold your sleeping pad as opposed to the huge pocket like the Gossamer gear uses.
Does your rain jacket protect you from rain as well as a goretex jacket would? How does it compare?
kesnermatt 1 week ago
@kesnermatt Thanks a lot. I put in the softer material after sleeping on bare silnylon for many nights and wishing for something a bit more comfortable without the weight of an extra pillow.
The rain jacket is fantastic. It's incredibly light and 100% waterproof, much better than goretex. It is not breathable, like goretex, but I don't ever wear it while hiking, only around in camp. I think wearing waterproof clothing while hiking is pointless.
chemicalcraig69 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
very nice!
OzClawhammer 1 week ago
I'm curious about this adjustable sleeping bag. What did it cost you?
alteregoash 1 month ago
Hey thanks for this! Can you tell me more about the sternum-strap pack? I love the idea....
MH
mghaub 1 month ago
Great video! Love the wind jacket, genius! The pillow/ clothes bag is so creative, might need to try making some gear soon so I don't have to pay hundreds of dollars on something a little creativity and effort can create the same thing, or better! Thanks for the awesome video! Happy Trails!
CDoggsRandoms 1 month ago
@CDoggsRandoms Thanks a lot. You should definitely try to make your own gear. That rain jacket probably cost $15 to make, but would probably run $60-$90 if you bought it. The thing I like the most about making your own gear is that you yourself are the quality control and can make sure every seam is up to standard. Much better than some factory in China. If your mom has a sewing machine get her to teach you how to use it, or you can get a cheap one at target. I use a Bernina, it's worth it.
chemicalcraig69 1 month ago
Wow! Great job of the MYOG. I'm jealous. I assume you made your your tarp as well. Were do you get your sil-nylon. I'd like to give this a try
PacRat69 2 months ago
@PacRat69 Thanks. Yes, I made the tarp. I've been making my own tarps for years. It's a great lightweight easy piece of gear to make. I've made a bunch of different designs but have found that a simple rectangular tarp is the best design for my needs. I buy all of my material from seattle fabrics, but I live 5 minutes away from the warehouse and can check out the colors in person. Before I lived here I ordered everything from owfinc dot com. They're awesome for mail order fabric. Good luck.
chemicalcraig69 2 months ago
IS that a full sized ridgerest?
fuctfuct28 3 months ago
@fuctfuct28 No, it used to be a 3/4 length but I've cut it down so that it is now only a torso length. No leg coverage. I kept the original width, as it acts as the frame sheet in my pack and would be too short for the pack if I cut it down.
chemicalcraig69 3 months ago
What about clothes? or underwear, jackets and pants? Would what you have on your body be clothes you bring with you?
zhaneranger 4 months ago
@zhaneranger I go through some clothes at around 12:54 into the video. There's also a lined pullover and rain jacket earlier on. I usually hike in running shorts that have built in underwear, but I may hike in the shorts I'm wearing in this video. I'll wear this shirt too. I'll throw a down jacket and a thicker base layer in the winter, along with a heavier sleeping bag, and insulated gloves, but other than that it suits me just fine.
chemicalcraig69 4 months ago
how big is the pack
2lax4life 4 months ago
@2lax4life Good question. I haven't calculated it, but I have all of the dimensions of the pack. I'm estimating around 3500 cu.
chemicalcraig69 4 months ago
Excellent setup my friend! I'm always thrilled to see other people making their own gear... a satisfying and effective way to go lighter, as well as get your equipment exactly the way you want it. Great job!
intenseangler 6 months ago
@intenseangler Thanks! I started making my own gear out of financial necessity when I was in college. I quickly figured out the points you made. Not to mention you can be assured of it's quality. I feel much more confident with homemade gear than with store bought. I am the quality control in the process. Nothing slips through the cracks.
chemicalcraig69 6 months ago
I'd like to see a video on your shelter system.
MrSchpankme 7 months ago
Oh! I see from your other videos, I just now watched, you've already been on parts of the PCT.
rainbowhiker 7 months ago
@rainbowhiker I've been on some parts in WA and OR. I'd love to do the whole thing in the near future, we'll see. Thanks for watching. I've been enjoying your vids for a while. I love the mountain bike documentary.
chemicalcraig69 7 months ago
@chemicalcraig69 Thanks. The mountain bike thing was gleaned from youtube, but put in some kind of order. I couldn't post them with the music I wanted so I kept trying untill the guys in control, or the computer, would allow the music with them as is. Still, it was fun. Thanks for watching my videos. Appreciate all the ideas coming from your neck of the woods and head. Thanks.
rainbowhiker 7 months ago
Nice DIY pack , I am really dropping gear weight can drop more when I drop weight xl clothes ways more lol
medicjimr 7 months ago
@medicjimr No kidding. Losing weight is like free weight off your pack without having to leave anything at home.
chemicalcraig69 7 months ago
I'm very impressed with your base weight. Lots of high-tec intelligent designs and gear you have. Always good to go lighter. Any plans for a PCT hike in the future? Seems like you're more than ready for another dramatic adventure.
rainbowhiker 7 months ago