VIDEOS: Hiking Gear for my 5 Day Trip

Hey guys & gals,

geared up for my 5 day trip on the AT Starting Sunday 5/30/10 ending 6/4/10. Going 30 miles from NY 17A to Bear Mountain Inn.

Figured I would do a soup to nuts video series starting from what I was wearing, to what I have in my pack, to actually how I pack it in the ULA Circuit.... right down to weighing the pack.

I've made references to a bunch of cottage industries I will be providing links in the youtube videos just give me some time. Took me 7 hours to process the videos and to put them on the net.

Of course I will be video taping my trip as well.

Hope you enjoy,

Part 1 (Clothing Worn):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfFSV-qRn7Q

Part 2 (Backpack, sleep system, extra clothes):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJiq6alJhlU

Part 3 (Water, Cook Kit, Food):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQfa_lANtlQ

Part 4 (Rain Gear & Misc Gear):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKBkvitVv0Y

Part 5 (Misc Gear & Packing the pack):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNsKBqCHKeo

Part 6 (Finished packing and weighing the gear):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lboiYsnAFaQ



Hope you guys enjoy..... The trail is callin

Raul

Very informative vid, Raul. I like to see what others are bringing for their trips. It wasn't but 2 yrs ago I went for a weekend trip of 26 miles in the Smokies and carried 55 pds.!!!!(I was a ground dweller at the time)

Yeah, I've dropped a few pds. since then. Have a wonderful time, and we expect a full trip report ! Perhaps we'll meet at a hang someday.:D

Great job on your videos. I always like to see what others cary, buy not too many show how they pack out their packs. Do you carry a camera? I always wanted to cary Snicker bars, but worry of them melting. Do you have this problem? I like to have a whistle. It is louder than me yelling for help.

Yes carry a camera just was using it to film. Goes in the hip pocket with the snacks. So far no significant melting but supposed to be in the upper 80s the week I'm hiking

Nice stuff there Raul!!!! I'm always impressed by the videos that are put up on here, I wish I was able to do the same thing!!!
One hint for you with the gathering water with the platy's thing, if you have another liter or half liter platy bag (or buy one) cut the top off of it so you now have a scoop to gather your water and then pour it into your liter platy or big zip platy, which ever, what I've done is just this and I also took a cut of pantyhose and cover the top of my drinking platy so any floaties don't get in !!!
Just an idea for you!?!?

Real nice video series. I like watching all the videos here. I glean little bits and pieces of information / ideas from all of them. Which helps me to refine, update and add to my own pack system. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Cranky Bear

Nice stuff there Raul!!!! I'm always impressed by the videos that are put up on here, I wish I was able to do the same thing!!!
One hint for you with the gathering water with the platy's thing, if you have another liter or half liter platy bag (or buy one) cut the top off of it so you now have a scoop to gather your water and then pour it into your liter platy or big zip platy, which ever, what I've done is just this and I also took a cut of pantyhose and cover the top of my drinking platy so any floaties don't get in !!!
Just an idea for you!?!?

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I think I'll just take the foster pot and use it as a scoop if I'm having issues again thanks for the idea!

Thanks for taking the effort to put all of that together - I always enjoy seeing everything that goes into a packing system, and you provided a great level of detail. I do many things very similarly.


The ice axe as a poop hole digger is a new one to me though :laugh:

It's not an ice axe.....

http://www.ula-equipment.com/pottytrowel.asp

;)

Congrats on your 29 pound pack!

if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck....

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Originally Posted by Raul Perez

It's not an ice axe.....

http://www.ula-equipment.com/pottytrowel.asp

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YEAH! Says you...
It's an ICE AX.....
hahahaha

Well done! I enjoyed ALL of the vids.
There was good flow in speaking, understandable...
Thanks for doing this
Tom

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Originally Posted by Raul Perez

It's not an ice axe.....

http://www.ula-equipment.com/pottytrowel.asp

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Originally Posted by Mustardman

if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck....

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And at $130 for the shorter one, it really is quacking like a real duck. :rolleyes:

I only hope my $2.00 Coughlan trowel holds up as well. If not I could buy 64 more of them. :D

Cheers

BRian

From the ULA website where they are sold, there's a Q&A section...

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Q: The Helix Potty Trowel has a striking resemblance to an ice axe. Have you considered using it as an ice axe?

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A: Hmmm. Wow. Now that you mention it, it does kind of look like an ice axe. I've heard that a number of thru-hiker's have been using the Potty Trowels on the PCT and CDT as a non-technical ice axe for glissading, basic slope safety, and the occasional self-arrest. You certainly have to admire the weight conscious, multi-use philosophy employed by these intrepid hikers!

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:lol: :lol: :lol: At least they have a sense of humor about it :D

Really enjoyed those Raul, very useful thanks

If my crap axe is all you guys are nailing me on then I guess I did all right :)

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Originally Posted by Raul Perez

crap axe

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:lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by Raul Perez

If my crap axe is all you guys are nailing me on then I guess I did all right :)

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You did great. Thanks for the vids, and for showing how you pack your pack. Most only show what they carry, not how and why. Again, good job!

Thanks for taking the time to put this together, Raul. I really enjoyed it. Do you take a spare bag to pack out your trash or do you typically try to burn that? Just curious what others do in that regard.

Salty

Nicely done
The circuit really packs nice

cgul1:cool: