Appalachian Trail Gear Review Part 3 - Sleep Gear

This series of videos is a reflection of what I have learned about lightweight backpacking gear as a result of my Appalachian Trail thruhike. I filmed this to share my knowledge with the world, especially as so many people commented on my original upload, which can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLW0xm...

I hope this becomes a useful resource for future thru-hikers.

If you want to learn more about my hike, you can check out my trail blog here:
harveyat.blogspot.com

This series contains 10 segments:
1. Backpacks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY4f5NzC2fo
2. Tents - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH4cIOqHsBA
3. Sleep Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051lgHtZX-U
4. Boots - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uusKFXAmXqM
5. Clothing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqU25zQyz68
6. Kitchen & Water - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAFpWPioaxQ
7. Other Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DiNxvCxqZ4
8. Stuff you don't need - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ir1nYquBYk
9. Dog Gear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1nRAtfL7Q
10. Last minute tips - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLdZ_CSa93A

If you enjoy these videos, please subscribe! You can also check out the slideshow of my pictures from the trail here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6uBT...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsdH7...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrdYfG...

Please remember that everything contained in these videos is my opinion based on my experience on the Appalachian Trail. Feel free to disagree and propose other gear that has worked better for you, but please do not include personal attacks in your comments.

Happy Trails!

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• pinnacle
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[BrokenAeroVT]

Yep, hard wooden floors, hehe.

[BrokenAeroVT]

I think your dog sees the gear and he's posturing rebellion, heheh.

[ph4lcon]

Loving the passed out dog.

[dinnerandashow]

Disagree...

Western Mountaineering is NOT good.



[jdeangelis99]

did you carry 2 bags at the start of your trip?

[look2ugly]

6:05 Sorry to say it but these mattress are selfinflating and does not tolerate moisture inside so if you start to blow up mattress, it can accumulate much moisture inside the mattress and glue inside may be damaged and allow bubbles or places where the mattress is not longer comfortable to lie on

By inflating the mattress, you can also get to blow up mattress too hard and destroy it again, so do not blow up mattress or at least do not use your mouth.