Nice! I'll get nerdy here for a second, cause I think it's important to clarify some confusion about ECOPAK. ECOPAK is a conglomerate of several different types of fabrics. So to break it down a little more, since it's not really fair to say ECOPAK is like dyneema. There's sub categories of fabrics under ECOPAK, like EPX fabrics that are most closely compared to XPac. Then there's EPL Ultra which is what is being compared to dyneema. The two fabrics (EPX and EPL Ultra) are very different. EPX fabrics are 100% recycled polyester, and EPL Ultra is not 100% recycled, but contains recycled components. The fabrics are amazing, and working with them every day at work is fun cause they perform incredibly well. I see a lot of confusion out there right now of people not understanding the differences in the various sub categories. Good stuff man, thanks for sharing!
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Devin! Really appreciate your comment. I know your no rookie on the material!
@BackcountryExposure
2 жыл бұрын
@@SouthernHike 👍🏻👊🏻
@BackpackingwithBuckley
2 жыл бұрын
That's super nerdy Devin.....and I LOVE IT.
@john_kelley
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats to backpacking with Dad!!!! Great info on the ecopack fabric.
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@BackpackingWithJason
2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂
@BenMcmillen
2 жыл бұрын
We are diggin the ecopak
@TerryYoungOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
I really liked the new ECOPAK food bag. Hilltop Packs makes some great innovative backpacking gear.
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely man!
@UnlikelyHiker
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 1k! 🎉🎉
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@BackpackingwithBuckley
2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy stuff isn't it? Seems so delicate in Ben's new bags!! Im glad Devin explained all this in your comments. Really good video pal!
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
I know dude! Was happy to see him drop by! It’s for sure a little delicate feeling but I plan to treat it like my others to see how it holds up!
@AlanMETALMAN
2 жыл бұрын
Very well done to the three winners, some great gear given away there, so well done to you too, cheers Alan
@BackpackingWithJason
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Taylor. I appreciate the gift. Really cool giveaway. You rock brother 👊🏻
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting us man!
@SeniorHiker77
2 жыл бұрын
Wow congrats to all 3 winners. 🏆
@OutsideComfortZone
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! And, as a fellow southerner, I can say for sure that your accent is the better of the two, haha!
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@gregmortonoutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats to all of the winners.
@russwagers
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to the winners!
@KUEHLKUEST
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah to the winners!!! Great vid guys….and duke too LOL Cheers C&J
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!!
@joannabeasley5644
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you! Y'all are the best and great shirt.
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Your so welcome! Go Braves! 😎
@Rep7_Outdoors
2 жыл бұрын
WTG! Southern Hike.. happy for you guys, and congrats to the winners! and +1 for Foothills I loved it. Oconee to Table Rock was my route had a blast
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Noted Ricky!! It’s for sure on our list!
@alexjohnson668
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the winners.
@RVAHikerGirl
2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking ecopak bag. Your logo looks great on there. Congrats to everyone who won and to you guys for hitting the 1K mark for your channel. ~RVA~
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you RVA!!
@Doc_Watson
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to the winners. I know in addition to the cost I know dyneema is not very abrasion resistant. Would be curious to know how these new materials hold up to abrasion.
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I know the thicker bag has been solid. I have been very abusive too it and it’s held up great. The one I just got is a lot thinner so I will for sure be doing my own R&D lol
@PFAM5
2 жыл бұрын
Good info and congrats to the winners!
@BackcountryPilgrim
2 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@NicoleHikesalot
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome new bear bag I love all the positive aspects that go into this bag with the recycled materials. I hope to get mine soon. I also ordered the outdoor vitals backpack.that you did a video on last week. Congratulations to the winners. Awesome Jason 😁
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Nicole! Please let me know what you think after you use it! What size did you get? The 35 or 60?
@NicoleHikesalot
2 жыл бұрын
@@SouthernHike I got the 60. I need it for out west with all my crap and the bear canister LOL
@mikeghost7788
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉
@OutOnTrail
2 жыл бұрын
I spotted the Duke cameos! Love the custom bear bag 👍
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
He’s always confused why dad is talking to the wall 😂
@GoneFeralWithSquidly
2 жыл бұрын
All of these new fabrics are really cool. Am I wrong in saying that all of these new fabrics are essentially plastic coated fabrics?
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
It truly seems like it. 100% polyester!
@christianb8228
2 жыл бұрын
Dyneema is still the best material for gear specifically DCF hybrids. I don’t see that changing any time soon…
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
I agree it is. Just very hard to get a hold of right now. New alternatives seem promising to help innovate.
@monatheformerferalcat
2 жыл бұрын
Environment is good and all but everyone has to stop driving their F-150s and save gas, etc
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tomnoyb8301
2 жыл бұрын
What are performance advantages? Mice/rodents still penetrate dcf; what solves the mice problem? Ultra is said to have more Dyneema fibers, but is way too heavy (for a food-bag, for example)? Xpack won't stop any critter; why should we care about Ecopak? Frankly, "recycled" is a negative. Why not call it "used" or "dumpster" material? Smell never leaves dumpster-materials, why think "recycled" is a selling point? Who wants smelly old, already worn-out materials?
@SouthernHike
2 жыл бұрын
No worries it doesn’t smell. 👍🏻 thanks for watching!
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