Sleeping bag temperature ratings explained Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-08-13 | EN & ISO temperature ratings explained in plain english including the comfort, limit and extreme rating, what they mean & how to use them.
Golden Lakeside Walk Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-04-14 | No talk walk along the lake edge during evening golden hour hearing the birds, the breeze, lapping water & just the trees.Music: bensound.comRoyalty free track used here is from bensound.com titled betterdays.mp3Link belowbensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/better-days
Zpacks Free Duo. Freestanding Ultralight Tent Perfection? Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-03-14 | A brand new Zpacks tent has just dropped. It's called Free Duo. It's a dedicated freestanding two person tent made out of DCF and carbon fiber poles. It's for those who don't use trekking poles or who pitch on hard ground, rock, sand or wooden tent platforms when stakes don't work well.After years in development, numerous prototypes and countless field testing trips, Joe V from Zpacks has come out with a truly groundbreaking freestanding tent for situations when the ground is hard, sandy or on a wooden tent platform or when stakes just don't work or when carrying trekking poles are just not your thing. Zpacks now has a freestanding option for you.Note: You can go stupid light with Big Agnes Crazy light freestanding tent range (Fly Creek Carbon, Tiger Wall Carbon series tents) which DCF fabric and Carbon fiber poles.But if you want to it to last more than one trip without getting a hole or massive rip or tear in the way too fragile 0.34oz DCF fly or 0.51oz floor floor, then the Zpacks Free Duo is a much better mix of function, durability and weight, with thicker carbon poles, 0.55 - 0.75oz DCF fly & 1.0oz DCF floorI would recommend the 0.75oz spruce green DCF fabric option for the Fly for added durability and lifespan for very little weight penalty (2oz extra)That's my initial 2 cents assessment.Blue Boy
Which Zpacks tent should you get? Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-03-12 | The Altaplex or the Plexamid? I'll show you the differences in the sizes & help you decide. This is a space & size comparison between a 2020 Altaplex & 2018 Plexamid, particularly head room and foot room space & roof clearance.Music: bensound.com, Filmstro.com
Zpacks Altaplex 2020 with DCF rain kilt as front awning Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-03-07 | How to setup a front awning using a Zpacks DCF rain kilt with a Zpacks Altaplex 2020 tent. Its amazing how multi-purposing gear can improve function and save weight.Music: bensound.com, Filmstro.com
Zpacks Altaplex 2020. Whats new? Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-03-06 | Check out the new 2020 version of the Zpacks Altaplex and see the 5 new design updates which helped drop 2.5 oz / 70 g of weight from the Altaplex.0:00 Intro0:06 Tent pitch1:22 360 walk around1:44 1. Catenary cut2:30 2. Lighter Linelocs2:55 3. Lighter reinforcements3:20 4. Lighter mesh4:05 5. Lighter seam sealing4:20 Dyneema cord4:54 Inside room5:49 Rainbow door6:01 Door pocket & side mesh6:35 Weights6:49 60" pole setup7:14 58" pole setup8:34 56" pole setup9:26 Tent repack2020 Altaplex - 15.4 oz / 437 g (with 5 design updates - saving 2.5 oz/ 70 g2017 Altaplex - 17.9 oz / 507 g
Zenbivy Light Bed 10 & 40 degree models - First look Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-03-02 | First look at the 10 degree (800 loft HyperDRY down) & 40 degree (Synthetic) Zenbivy Light Bed models. New for 2020 these updated models feature more down (10 degree) and add more versatility (40 degree synthetic - wet conditions & warmer temps) when added to the 25 degree model I already have to provide a mix and match interchangeable and versatile sleep system that is capable of tackling any temperature, any conditions, any season, all with the comfort of sleeping outdoors like I do at home. Lots more to come...The best ultralight sleep system ever made youtu.be/4ciFr5g9ivEZenbivy Light Quilt 10 degree zenbivy.com/collections/quilts/products/zenbivy-light-quilt-10Zenbivy Light Quilt 40 degree zenbivy.com/collections/quilts/products/zenbivy-light-quilt-40Zenbivy Light Sheet 10 degree zenbivy.com/collections/light-bed-collection/products/zenbivy-light-sheet-10Zenbivy Light Sheet 40 degree zenbivy.com/collections/light-bed-collection/products/zenbivy-light-sheet-40Zenbivy Pillows zenbivy.com/pages/pillowsZenbivy Dry Sacks zenbivy.com/pages/zenbivy-dry-sacksMusic: bensound.com
The best hiking shoes Ive ever had Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-02-15 | 8 reasons why the Altra Timp 2 are the best hiking shoes I've ever had.0:00 Intro0:40 1. Comfy Cushion1:02 2. Super Grippy1:23 3. Durable & Strong1:50 4. Dry & Breathable2:07 5. Laces & Gator traps2:47 6. Rear Tail gone3:19 7. Black Colour3:31 8. Lightweight3:56 SummaryMusic: bensound.com
How to fix snapped roof struts on Zpacks Plexamid Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-02-08 | Windy weather caused the carbon fibre roof strut on my Zpacks Plexamid to break and splinter which also put a nasty hole in the DCF fabric. Watch how I fix it all up so it's stronger & better than before.
The best ultralight sleep system ever made Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-02-06 | The Zenbivy Light Bed is a triple punch knockout combo of ultralight quilt, sheet & pad that is truly game changing. It quite simply gives me the best sleep outdoors that I've ever had. Here are 6 reasons why I think it is the best ultralight sleep system ever made:0:00 Intro0:50 1. Two Piece Masterpiece1:43 2. Temperature adjustability 2:37 3. No Draughts3:07 4. Butter-soft materials 4:10 5. No tangle hood + pillow garage5:37 6. Best Ultralight Mattress7:36 Don't likes8:01 Summary8:41 Specs & pricesZenbivy Light Bed zenbivy.com/pages/light-bed Zenbivy Light Quilt 25 zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-light-bedZenbivy Light Sheet 25 zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-light-sheet-25Zenbivy Light Mattress zenbivy.com/products/zenbivy-light-mattressMusic: bensound.com
The best ultralight backpack ever made Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-02-01 | Gossamer Gear G4-20 Review. I'm calling it, this is the best ultralight backpack ever made. Here are 14 reasons why I think the Gossamer Gear G4-20 ultralight frameless backpack is so good.0:00 Intro0:20 1. Shelter Pocket0:50 2. Phone holder1:24 3. Zippered Pocket1:38 4. Sewn in hip belt2:06 5. Comfortable padding2:18 6. Shoulder pocket2:31 7. Ventilated back sit pad2:57 8. Magic Roll Top3:32 9. Magic lash points4:02 10. Zip Pocket4:27 11. Big Mesh4:53 12. Quality Materials5:23 13. 1L x 2 pockets5:38 14. Blue 5:59 Don't Likes6:21 Carrying Footage Music: bensound.com
Australian Bushfires 2020. It’s time to change. Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-01-20 | The deafening wake up call of our warming planet has been clearly heard across the globe. Mr Prime Minister, surely you heard it? We need you to summon your courage and lead us to think & live differently. If you lead, your people will follow. I for one am prepared to do my part and change the way I live. Are you? I hope so.Music: bensound.com
Worlds lightest puffy...teaser Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-01-02 | Montbell Plasma 1000 down jacket review ... teaser trailerI will publish the full review at some stage when I get around to it.Music: bensound.com
Altra Timp 2.0 Blue Boy Backpacking 2020-01-02 | Altra Timp 2.0 First Look Review of the all new and totally pimped up Altra Timp 2.0 trailing running hiking shoes. They look and feel awesome. Yeah baby. I will get an early full review out on these baby's shortly after I put some kilometres on them on my upcoming Maria Island Tasmanian hike.Links to products below.Men's Altra Timp 2 - amzn.to/3bELoAbWomen's Altra Timp 2 - amzn.to/2OWcOI5Buying through these links above helps support me to make more great content like this for you.Music: bensound.com
The best ultralight insulated jacket ever made Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-12-07 | Macpac Nitro Review. This is the future and it's called 'Nitro' and I think it is the best, most versatile insulated jacket ever made. Made from super breathable synthetic insulation developed for US Special Forces, it's like nothing ever seen before.Macpac Nitro Polartec Alpha Pulloverhttps://www.macpac.com.au/mens/activity/climbing/macpac-nitro-polartec-alpha-pullover-%E2%80%94-mens/115606.htmlRoyalty free music from bensound - bensound.com
Zpacks Altaplex Return of the King Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-10-16 | The King size 1.5 person Zpacks Altaplex Tent for tall humans makes a Triumphant Return. DCF Cuben Fiber never looked so good. All hail. The King has Returned. Long live the King.Feb 2020 update: Thanks to Darwin on the trail's efforts, Zpacks has now re-released the Altaplex for 2020. Happy days! It is lighter (15.5 oz vs 17.9 oz) & slightly shorter as it only needs a 56-58" pole vs 58-60" pole for 2017 models which is much more achievable with a single long trekking pole. This may well be the new best ultralight tent ever made.Link to the 2020 Altaplex tentzpacks.com/products/altaplex-tentRoyalty free songs* used here from bensound.com with song titles and clip duration and locations featured as detailed below:"tomorrow" 3min 47sec - 8min 38sec from bensound.com"slow motion" 8min 40sec - 11min 16sec from bensound.com*You are free to use this music in your multimedia project (online videos(YouTube,...), websites, animations, etc.) as long as you credit Bensound.com, For example: "Music: www.bensound.com" or "Royalty Free Music from Bensound"
Free Solo Frenchmans Cap Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-09-07 | Blue Boy & Damo attempt to summit Frenchmans Cap, Tasmania Australia. Five days of hard wet hiking - not everyone makes it! It's an epic story for the ages. Royalty free music used here is from bensound.comRoyalty free music used here is from filmstro.com
Backpacking gear I wont hike without Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-08-04 | 10 backpacking gear items I take on every trip and won't hike without.Quick Links below:00:10 1. Sun Hat (Montbell Fishing Hat) - youtu.be/ipYQ172S0Ag01:48 2. Hiking Gloves (Columbia Sun Gloves)03:08 3. Gaiters (Dirty Girl Gaiters - Jelly Beans)03:53 4. Long Sleeve Synthetic Hiking Shirt - Sierra Designs LS Polo youtu.be/YJnvLqDQ-C804:58 5. Hard Shell Rain Jacket . (Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket)06:20 6. EPIRB Emergency Beacon (ACR ResQLink Personal Locator Beacon)07:12 7. Battery Bank (Anker Powercore II 10,000)08:05 8. Lipstick (Any Chapstick will do with SPF 15+ rating)08:27 9. Thermometer (Acurite Window Thermometer)08:59 10. Light Shade (Montbell Crushable Lantern Shade)Some of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comSome of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from filmstro.com
10 Tips on How to sleep better in the backcountry Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-27 | 10 Tips for sleeping better in the Backcountry. These are in "getting ready for bed order". This is the shorter express version of this video.Quick Links:0:03 1. Wash0:20 2. Sleep clothes0:39 3. Get warm. Stay warm0:57 4. Eat a good meal1:13 5. Go to bed early1:28 6. Tent alone1:53 7. Wide pad2:18 8. Sheet2:46 9. Pillow3:06 10. Draught free sleep systemThe full version of this video is here youtu.be/Ug0G-REbh0g
Why I Quit Ultralight Hiking Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-25 | Find out what caused me to quit ultralight hiking and why I stopped being an ultralight fanatic. I show you 8 pieces of gear I now prefer to carry that are not ultralight.0:00 Intro0:16 History1:13 Why I Quit2:14 Dan Becker's "I Quit" Cameo3:21 New Priorities4:58 1. Pillow6:03 2. Pot7:30 3. Sleeping Bag8:51 4. Sleeping Pad9:54 5. Puffy Jacket11:01 6. Tent12:26 7. Stakes13:50 8. Chair 14:44 Dan Becker's Chair Story15:43 ConclusionDan Becker's "I Quit" video - youtu.be/pVuJoZfMXi0Dan Becker's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UCq0VNPiFtr3ihDewjtkZXBQJason The Best Backpacker Channel -youtube.com/channel/UCjWV_1b71OMCS4g2dXtDONQSome of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comSome of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from filmstro.com
PALANTE Retro Simple Pack Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-23 | Teaser Trailer for the First Look Review of the new limited edition Pa'lante Retro Simple Pack hand made in Utah. Review coming August 2019. The pack is based on the original simple pack design and made out of light-weight Silnylon. It's a blue masterpiece of craftsmanship. palantepacks.com/product/retro-simpleThe Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.com
How much money do you make with 1000 Subscribers? Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-20 | How much money do you make with 1000 subscribers on YouTube? I show you exactly. It's more than nothing.Royalty free music used in this video is from bensound.com
10 tips to sleep better in the backcountry Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-18 | 10 Tips for sleeping better in the backcountry.These are in "getting ready for bed order". Quick Links:0:00 Intro0:27 1. Wash1:24 2. Sleep clothes1:59 3. Get warm. Stay warm2:40 4. Eat a good meal3:25 5. Go to bed early4:13 6. Tent alone5:44 7. Wide pad6:35 8. Sheet7:19 9. Pillow7:59 10. Draught free sleep systemThe short version of this video is here youtu.be/CUgYGqxTQX0Some of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comSome of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from filmstro.comViewers Sleep Tips:* Set up on a level ground! Just the slightest tilt can screw up my sleep - Claus Villiam* Get some foam ear plugs - The Unprofessional Lurker* Sleep outside better than inside if its raining and or windy bliss love it - allways inquire* get a hammock - George D* when alone in backcountry I remind myself that I’m safer with the bears and moose than I would be with the people in the city! That helps me to fall asleep. a travel pillowcase stuffed with my down jacket works well for a pillow in cold weather, while a small travel pillow helps me sleep better in warm weather when I don’t have the jacket to use - David George* hike a 20+ mile day. - Backpacking videos* . I use a 1 liter smart water bottle. I have an extra cap that I poked a bout 15 holes in using a red hot safety pin. It makes a great shower that doesn't use the water up too fast. I can completely shower from head to toe with soap in a single litterer of water. Plus, as long as the bottle is completely full of water, I can heat the water right in the fire. I definitely feel loads better after I get clean. How to do it: So, heating the water is just to take the cold edge off. I've heard you can actually boil water in a plastic bottle, loads of vids on that but I just hold it in the flame a bit or set the bottle close enough to get it warm. 10 to 15 minutes next to a moderate fire is plenty. Again just to take the edge off the cold. The shower mechanics kind of works like this: hold the bottle upside down over your head and let it spray on your head and shoulders while you use your other hand to spread it all about. Just trying to get wet all over. Should take less that a quarter of the bottle. Then set the bottle down and soap up with biodegradable liquid soap. Then rinse, always from the top down spraying with one hand and rubbing with the other. Again, about a quarter of the bottle. You cant gat all the soap off with one rinse so that's when you have to put the bottle down again and just scrub down again which helps dilute the soap more. Rinse again, scrub again and by the time you are using the last quarter of the water you should be well rinsed. Swap the cap out for tomorrow's drinking water. - David Schuetz
Backpacking gear I wish Id bought sooner Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-17 | Backpacking Gear I wish I bought sooner than I did. You can benefit from my experience and short cut straight to buying these items, saving you time and most importantly money. 0:00 Intro0:31 1. USB Headlamp2:02 2. Thermometer3:20 3. Coffee Cup6:00 4. Pillow7:30 5. Warmer Jacket10:29 6. Warmer Sleeping BagSome of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comSome of the Royalty free music used here was obtained from filmstro.com
5 Things about Blue Boy Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-16 | 5 things about Blue Boy.Blue is his fav colour but what else is there to know?Jason The Best Backpacker - youtube.com/channel/UCjWV_1b71OMCS4g2dXtDONQ/aboutThe three people I have tagged are below:Dan Becker - youtube.com/user/dbecker789/featuredBungzy's Ultralight - youtube.com/channel/UCB5nIbygLmBO6hBjhilxREQDarwin on the Trail - youtube.com/channel/UC18exdGWh7piVWisrnDXiZg
Hyperlite Ultamid 2 Frozen Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-07-04 | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 tent in sub-freezing weather. It was so cold that 4 of my strong HMG 8" Aluminium Stakes broke. The heads pulled off when I pulled them out of the frozen ground. The extreme cold had shrunk the metal so much the friction press fit system did not hold them on the top. I put them back on, and when they are back at normal daytime temps they seem to be ok and hold on tight again!? But it spooked me and made me doubt these amazing stakes. The Ultamid 2 tent was magnificent in these temps.
Zpacks Plexamid Leap Flops Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-06-14 | Leap Flop Outtakes from Zpacks Plexamid 1 Minute Pitchyoutu.be/xtWsdIz0GdU
Zpacks Plexamid 1 min pitch Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-06-13 | Zpacks Plexamid pitched fast in under one minute. For more Outro Leap Footage watch "Zpacks Plexamid - Flops" youtu.be/Ymq6jAjEZZU
Zpacks Plexamid perfect pitch every time Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-06-10 | 5 fool-proof steps to setup a Zpacks Plexamid tent perfectly in 3 mins. Pitch your Plexamid fast & perfectly every time. No re-staking, No re-tensioning, Perfect first time, every time. You can do it real fast in about 1 min (without staking the pullouts youtu.be/xtWsdIz0GdU) or take it very slow and leisurely staking out all 10 lines like shown in real time in this 3 min video.Music by Ikson. soundcloud.com/ikson song: Eclipse
Hyperlite Ultamid 2 Half Insert - First Look Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-06-01 | First look at the Ultamid 2 Half Insert from Hyperlite Mountain Gear. WARNING: 22 June 2019 - Slight model change to the Half Insert 2 which removes the pole cap from the Half Insert 2 in favour of Mitten hooks threaded onto Half-Insert 2 Bungee cords above its roof. This may cause incompatibilities with pre 2017 Ultamid 2 tents which have no loops sewn into the Ultamid 2 Apex. These loops in the roof Apex are what you clip the mitten hooks from the bungee cords of the Half Insert 2 on to. If you are in this situation and own a pre-2017 Ultamid 2 and wish to buy a current new Half Insert 2 for it, Hyperlite has told me they will happily send you a pole cap free of charge to make it work with your older Ultamid 2. See below.Hyperlite response 25 June 2019 -"Originally, we provided the Pole Cup with all of our Half Inserts to help this new product adapt to the older style Ultamid shelters which did not have the upgrade we added [to 2017 Ultamid 2 tents with attachment loops sewn into the APEX] at the time of release. This upgrade is minor and does not change the structural integrity of the shelter, yet rather add another layer of functionality and adaptability. We simply added two small loops onto the inner cone where you place the handle of your trekking pole as the center support pole. This allows the Half Insert to unclip from the top panel and slide its shock cord through those two loops for an easy, and clean set-up. We were getting many inquiries from customers asking what the use of this Pole Cup was and why it came with their Half Insert. After hearing that a number of our customers were either getting rid of these or sending them back we realized that our trial run for this adapter piece was coming to a close. With that said, we have a number of Pole Cups on hand and we are happy to send them out to customers completely free of charge. Being a small company, it can make a massive impact on our Production when we do not need to produce an item any longer and we are able to use that capacity in another area for greater efficiency. Your timing is impeccable because we are currently in the midst of this change and we have only recently exhausted our inventory of Half Inserts that have been inspected and packaged with Pole Cups attached. The photos that we have on our product page still reflect the Pole Cup, yet we have taken the Pole Cup out of the 'Features' section of the page and will most likely be updating our photos shortly. In regards to the Ultamid Shelter Vent Flap, we removed this portion of the shelter due to numerous reports from customers that they were not performing as noted for their given weight. We were able to take these off of the shelter with no change to condensation control, breathability, or water-resistance. The Velcro closure would also affect the mesh over time causing small runs and pulls in the mesh, this is no longer the case with the redaction of this piece. All our current products are compatible and if customers have an Ultamid prior to 2017 we are more than happy to get them a Pole Cup to help adapt to that older style."Royalty free music used in this video is from bensound.com
Hyperlite Ultamid 2 Half Insert Unboxing Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-05-28 | Unboxing of the Half Insert for Ultamid 2 by Hyperlite Mountain Gear. Also unboxing a HMG Shoulder pocket, Pod & Titanium Shepherd hook stakes.WARNING: 22 June 2019 - Slight model change to the Half Insert 2 which removes the pole cap from the Half Insert 2 in favour of Mitten hooks threaded onto Half-Insert 2 Bungee cords above its roof. This may cause incompatibilities with pre 2017 Ultamid 2 tents which have no loops sewn into the Ultamid 2 Apex. These loops in the roof Apex are what you clip the mitten hooks from the bungee cords of the Half Insert 2 on to. If you are in this situation and own a pre-2017 Ultamid 2 and wish to buy a current new Half Insert 2 for it, Hyperlite has told me they will happily send you a pole cap free of charge to make it work with your older Ultamid 2. See below.Hyperlite Responded 25 June 2019 -"Originally, we provided the Pole Cup with all of our Half Inserts to help this new product adapt to the older style Ultamid shelters which did not have the upgrade we added [to 2017 Ultamid 2 tents with attachment loops sewn into the APEX] at the time of release. This upgrade is minor and does not change the structural integrity of the shelter, yet rather add another layer of functionality and adaptability. We simply added two small loops onto the inner cone where you place the handle of your trekking pole as the center support pole. This allows the Half Insert to unclip from the top panel and slide its shock cord through those two loops for an easy, and clean set-up. We were getting many inquiries from customers asking what the use of this Pole Cup was and why it came with their Half Insert. After hearing that a number of our customers were either getting rid of these or sending them back we realized that our trial run for this adapter piece was coming to a close. With that said, we have a number of Pole Cups on hand and we are happy to send them out to customers completely free of charge. Being a small company, it can make a massive impact on our Production when we do not need to produce an item any longer and we are able to use that capacity in another area for greater efficiency. Your timing is impeccable because we are currently in the midst of this change and we have only recently exhausted our inventory of Half Inserts that have been inspected and packaged with Pole Cups attached. The photos that we have on our product page still reflect the Pole Cup, yet we have taken the Pole Cup out of the 'Features' section of the page and will most likely be updating our photos shortly. In regards to the Ultamid Shelter Vent Flap, we removed this portion of the shelter due to numerous reports from customers that they were not performing as noted for their given weight. We were able to take these off of the shelter with no change to condensation control, breathability, or water-resistance. The Velcro closure would also affect the mesh over time causing small runs and pulls in the mesh, this is no longer the case with the redaction of this piece. All our current products are compatible and if customers have an Ultamid prior to 2017 we are more than happy to get them a Pole Cup to help adapt to that older style."I will endeavour to do an updated video to highlight these differences in the support system of the Half Insert 2.Royalty free music used in this video is from bensound.com
Dan Durston X-MID 1p First Pitch Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-05-06 | First Pitch of the X-MID UL 1p Tent by Dan Durston and Massdrop (now Drop). This tent is a hot new wildly popular low cost Ultralight tent that has surprised the UL world. Enjoy, Blue Boy. I ordered and paid for this baby over 8 months ago - a leap of faith - and since then thousands of people have tried to order one of these tents and been unsuccessful. This tent has captured the imagination of thousands of UL hikers mostly due to Dan Durston's re-imagination of what a UL tent should be, the quality of his design, the quality of the tent and the quality of his extensive personal responses to the hundreds and hundreds of questions, queries, criticisms. Well done Dan. His priorities with this tent are: Priority 1: Functional first. Super simple fast, dry setup with just 5 stakes & high protection from all elements (rain & wind) & good protected space for gear.Priority 2: Ultralight - as light a weight as can be for a very cheap price ($200 USD) - 800- 900 grams for Double skin, spacious tent that offers excellent protection and heaps of space for gear.Link Below: "Massdrop" has changed its name to "Drop" Ok?drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-dan-durston-x-mid-1p-tentNews Flash - WOW - As of 6 May 2019 - the Drop is OPEN (For 2 more days) taking pre-orders for delivery of stock towards end of the year sometime. So if you want one of these babies this year - you have 1-2 days to put in an order for one - This drop is super popular so take the opportunity now to order one. (pre-ordering for next stock batch - it is a long lead time so mentally prepare yourself for a long wait and don't get snitty if its a bit delayed - that's real life people)Royalty free music used in this video is from bensound.comRoyalty free music used in this video is from filmstro.com
Dan Durston X-MID 1p Unboxing Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-05-04 | Unboxing of the X-MID UL 1P Tent by Dan Durston and Massdrop (now Drop). This tent is a hot new wildly popular low cost Ultralight tent that has surprised the UL world. Enjoy, Blue Boy. I ordered and paid for this baby over 8 months ago - a leap of faith - and since then thousands of people have tried to order one of these tents and been unsuccessful. This tent has captured the imagination of thousands of UL hikers mostly due to Dan Durston's re-imagination of what a UL tent should be, the quality of his design, the quality of the tent and the quality of his extensive personal responses to the hundreds and hundreds of questions, queries, criticisms. Well done Dan. His priorities with this tent are: Priority 1: Functional first. Super simple fast, dry setup with just 5 stakes & high protection from all elements (rain & wind) & good protected space for gear.Priority 2: Ultralight - as light a weight as can be for a very cheap price ($200 USD) - 800- 900 grams for Double skin, spacious tent that offers excellent protection and heaps of space for gear.Link Below: "Massdrop" has changed its name to "Drop" drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-dan-durston-x-mid-1p-tentRoyalty free music used in this video is from bensound.comRoyalty Free Track from www.bensound.com titled tomorrow.mps (03 min 27 sec track length) is used twice in this video (repeated) Between timecodes 9:26 - 14:08bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/tomorrow
How to repack a Zpacks Plexamid into its stuff sack Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-29 | How to repack a Zpacks Plexamid tent thin & flat back in its sack.
Big Agnes Q-Core SLX First Look Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-22 | First look at The Big Agnes Q-Core SLX Pad inflatable sleeping pad. In an attempt to get a good sleep while out hiking I am trying another sleeping pad out.I compare it to some of my other pads and I try it out with the new Zenbivy Light Bed I just got. They seem to be a good pair. Maybe I have finally found the winning combination. Time will tell. Big Agnes Q-Core SLX - (Yellow old 2019 model reviewed here amzn.to/2Hru43JBig Agnes Q-Core SLX - (Green new 2020 model) amzn.to/38IbMaF Slightly lighter, R rated now at R = 3.2 but still basically the same pad.Enjoy, Blue Boy.
Montbell UL Thermawrap Fast Dry Test Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-21 | Quick Dry test of the Montbell UL Thermawrap Parka.
Ill Never Make It Out of Georgia Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-17 | Reaction video message to Jason (Frozen) from Outdoor Adventures. It is a response to his "AT2019 Episode 4 - I'll Never Make It Out of Georgia" video. I was very moved by it and recorded a message to him immediately after watching it - right in the cafe I was sitting in when I watched it. Sorry for the poor sound quality.Jason's 2019 AT Ep. 4 video from 2min 24s mark - youtu.be/VEu5SgA2QJI?t=144The Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comTracks used: slowmotion
Perfect Hiking Watch update Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-16 | Update to the video "The Perfect Hiking Watch" after using the watch for 2 weeks as my daily watch. Do I like it or not? Enjoy, Blue Boy.The Perfect Hiking Watch - First Look Review 4Kyoutu.be/CG5L6dwCaV8
Hyperlite Dirigo 2 Full Launch Reaction video Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-14 | Reaction to the newly Launched Dirigo 2 Tent by Hyperlite Mountain Gear. It was not what I was expecting.
Zenbivy Light Bed. Super Bed Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-14 | First look at the Zenbivy Light Bed which I call "Super Bed” because it’s just Super, Man.Find out what's so Super about it in this first look video reviewZenbivy Light Bed Home page - zenbivy.com/pages/light-bedZenbivy Light Bed Range (Quilts and Sheets) - zenbivy.com/collections/light-bed-collectionZenbivy Light Pillow - zenbivy.com/pages/pillows
Hyperlite Dirigo 2 Teaser Trailer Reaction video Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-14 | Reaction video to the Hyperlite Dirigo 2 Tent Teaser Trailer.
Zenbivy Light Bed Unboxing Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-13 | Unboxing of the brand new ultralight Zenbivy 25 Degree Light Bed. This is the brand new ultralight version of the innovative and widely well reviewed original Zenbivy Bed. This may be the most comfortable ultralight sleep system ever. No zips, Quilt, sheet, hood, clips, 3 configuration modes. BAM! Winner! Join me as we explore this exciting new product. Enjoy, Blue Boy.Zenbivy Light Bed Home page - zenbivy.com/pages/light-bedZenbivy Light Bed Range (Quilts and Sheets) - zenbivy.com/collections/light-bed-collectionZenbivy Light Pillow - zenbivy.com/pages/pillows
1000 Subscribers! Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-13 | Well its time to celebrate reaching 1000 Subscriber. Find out what I want to do to mark this significant milestone. Its Meme Time baby.Send your memes of Blue Boy through to blueboyhiker@gmail.comThe Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comTracks used: Hey
Zpacks Plexamid Perfect Pitch Experiment Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-12 | Find out how to pitch a Plexamid Perfectly 1st time, every time in just 3 mins. I have a foolproof method to get a taut, perfect pitch every time you pitch it. Watch the video to find out how or click to a section in the video using the quick links below. Enjoy, Blue Boy.Quick Links below:The Objective - 0:17Step 1 - Stake back 2 corners - 0:48Step 2 - Insert pole & guy out - 1:13Step 3 - Stake front 2 corners - 1:44Step 4 - Stake back centre tail - 2:07Step 5 - Guy out pull outs - 2:38Tour around & inside Plexamid - 3:01Pinned down doors - 4:56Tour around with Doors closed - 5:203 min perfect pitch realtime demo - 6:23Tour around 2nd Demo pitch - 9:30Zpacks Plexamid Tent - http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/plexamid.shtmlZpacks Carbon Fiber Trekking pole - http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/trek_poles.shtml
Hyperlite Ultamid 2 pitched at 72” (6 feet) Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-11 | I set the HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR ULTAMID 2 tent at a whopping 6 feet (72") Height using my new 14" carbon fiber pole jack and my longest trekking pole set to 58" (Leki Aluminium) - It is pretty interesting to see it at this height.
Perfect Hiking Watch Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-10 | First Look at "The perfect hiking watch" as recommended by Bungzy's Ultralight Reviews. The watch is called Timex Men's Expedition Classic Digital Watch.Timex Men's Expedition Classic Digital Watch - amzn.to/38yrWDlTimex Unisex Expedition Classic Digital - amzn.to/31WMcvGEnjoy, Blue Boy.
Montbell UL Stretch Wind Jacket Review Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-09 | Review of the Montbell UL Stretch Wind Jacket. I have had this jacket for over a year. Find out my 7 Likes and 3 Dislikes for this jacket. Or jump to the section directly below.Likes:1. More durable 12D Fabric 1:102. Better DWR - POLKATEX 1:303. Zippered pockets & Full zip 1:564. Stylish Neck Collar 2:375. Sewn in Storage pocket 2:556. Bright Yellow colour 3:537. Stylish Sharp cut 4:15Dislikes: 4:361. Heavier 4:412. Bulkier 4:573. Not as breathable 5:24Product info:Mens Jacket - http://en.montbell.jp/products/goods/disp.php?product_id=1103277Womens Jacket - http://en.montbell.jp/products/goods/disp.php?product_id=1103278Mens Parka - montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=25014&p_id=2303127&gen_cd=1Womens Parka - montbell.us/products/disp.php?cat_id=25014&p_id=2303128&gen_cd=2The Royalty free music used here was obtained from bensound.comTracks used: "House"
Carbon Fiber Bliss: lids, pole jack & walking staff extension Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-09 | Carbon Fiber stuff is awesome - especially for ultralight backpacking. Check out some CF items I got from Ruta Locura this week including 2 x Lids for UL titanium pots, 14" trekking pole extender and a 4" Extension for my 60" Zpacks Carbon Fiber Staff.Ruta Locura - Carbon Fiber Lids #2 & #3 - http://www.rutalocura.com/Carbon_Lids.htmlLid #3 - for Snow Peak 450mL Titanium Mug450mL Snow Peak Mug - snowpeak.com/products/titanium-single-450-cup-mg-043Lid #2 - for Keith Titanium 650 mL Titanium Mug650 mL Keith Titanium Mug - http://keithtitanium.com/product/DRINKWARE/62.htmlRuta Locura - 14" Advanced Pole Jack - http://www.rutalocura.com/Polejack.htmlRuta Locura - 4" Extension from 820 CF pole - http://www.rutalocura.com/tent_pole_820.htmlZpacks Carbon Fiber Walking Staff - http://zpacks.com/accessories/staff.shtml
Nitecore NU25 First Look Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-08 | First look at the popular Nightcore 25U USB Rechargeable Headlamp. I compare it to the other popular option - the Black Diamond IOTA USD Rechargeable Headlamp. Enjoy, Blue Boy.There was no instruction manual in the packet - you download it from their Website. Smart!Nitecore NU25 - amzn.to/2OZVLVv
Zpacks Plexamid offset awning setup testing Blue Boy Backpacking 2019-03-08 | How to set up an awning for a Zpacks Plexamid tent with no annoying pole in the doorway.I am just experimenting trying to open up the big beautiful rainbow zippered doorway of the Plexamid to be a Pole-free and Guy Line-free. The centre pole is a real nuisance to getting in and out of the tent so see what I have come up with in the meantime.Zpacks Plexamid - http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/plexamid.shtmlZpacks Walking Staff - http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/staff.shtmlZpacks Rain skirt (Large) - http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/cloudkilt.shtmlZpacks 48" Carbon Fiber Pole - http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/tent_pole.shtml
