A big hug from Germany 🤗 Please stay as you are! I´m looking forward to all your new adventures and for me it´s a blessing that you take me to places witch I´ll probably never see in person.
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
You got it Dany, thanks!
@Dany-ii5lu
4 ай бұрын
@@JohnCantHike55Amorosano I just shared one of your L2H Videos on FB and titled it "Just another boring hiking video on youtube" 😅 Best wishes for you and your family 😃
@NicksBackcountryAdventures
4 ай бұрын
Thanks John! A few years ago I got away from separating things out in my bag and I hated it. Started separating again last year, it's just easier to keep track of your gear and packing up in the morning. Happy Trails!!!!!!!!!
@edkutschke814
4 ай бұрын
Thanks John, Really enjoy your videos. The best out there in my opinion. Thanks for the gear dump! Rock on!
@butchlewis2136
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing John. Always remember you have old dudes like me that are unable to go out and do what you guys do. Age, health, cancer crap. But after watching your videos, that great music, and seeing the REAL side of hiking it is the next best thing for us. I just dont get the sores, chapped lips and scrapes, oh and galded. lol. Always keep it real bud. Life is grand, live our dream. God bless & stay safe!!
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Great to hear Butch... thank you for keeping it real as well. I wish you all the best!
@SummitSeeker546
4 ай бұрын
Some sage advise there my friend! Through many miles and nights in the back country one gains wisdom. Thanks for sharing yours with us! Gear is very personal and somewhat dependent upon the type of trips you take, the types of campsites you enjoy, and the level of comfort you desire. Over the years I’ve gained some keen insight into gear selection and only now after 4 years of backpacking with you do I feel I’ve hit the sweet spot with my gear. For the off trail adventures we undertake, the length of trips we prefer, and the 5 star campsites we seek out I finally feel like I’m ready to comfortably experience whatever Mother Nature has in store for us. If the Grand Canyon trip is any indication of what’s in store for 2024 then we are in for an epic season of backpacking adventure! Yew!
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Man you've got that right. I agree, I feel I'm in a nice sweet spot as well. I'm sure there's going to be people out there that will say we use all the big company gear, but there's a very important reason for that. I can't tell you how many times I've tried all types of different kinds of gear from these smaller lesser known companies only to have a miserable hike. The bigger companies we choose to use gear from have experience and their gear is proven in the backcountry. Here's to our adventures this year my brotha!
@briansimpkins985
4 ай бұрын
thanks bub, i appreciate u taking time to do this even though i saw ur jmt one i was just curious if there was really much difference when hiking in different terrains the sierras vs grand canyon or the high to low trek ..my apologies if u think i shouldn't be out there lol but only reason i asked was simply see how something that worked in the sierras may or may not work in the grand canyon...in addition i know my gear but it never hurts to learn more how u can save weight or something u have in ur pack might be a very good addition to mine ...i knew u said a lot of people were asking so its more of just ur expertise than being clueless in the backcountry....on another note ur the reason i wanted to start exploring even more with ur off trail seki trek and gc treks was just inspiring but also just like im in awe because not many are as creative and daring as u r finding these mad scientist off trail areas ...lastly ur winds trail sounds like a one of one hike and your movie production set up lol is amazing....sincerely all the best my man..
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks Brian. I am constantly learning little tricks & tips for gear from buds & other vids. So, nobody completely has it nailed ever. This is just the gear that we've grown to like having out there for these treks we do. Could we go lighter... of course, but we don't want to sacrifice our comfort for it. To each their own brotha!
@briansimpkins985
4 ай бұрын
@@JohnCantHike55Amorosano i wouldnt want to go lighter, im like u comfort is paramount and actually got a few additions im going to make like the little air pump and that second rain jacket/backpack cover....im def not going to be lightweight lol and also the comforter seems idea because im like u, it feels weird when sleeping when ur shoulders and arms are on the ground or not on the sleeping pad/ sleeping bag and not even with the rest of ur body
@christinerolle3876
4 ай бұрын
Man... been wondering where u been and u showed up.glad you still there.thanks for sharing John. Hello from sacramento ,california
@BaltistaniBoys
4 ай бұрын
Nice sound. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point. Whenever you start a short solo trip of 4-5 days, Moses Peak is a must. It is a 5300m height۔ from the top of moses pea which you can see the views of the K2 world second highest peak in the world, Nangaparbat, K6 k11 and K 12 views in one frame. best time from May to October. This is a family tracked.its open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Royalty fee to climbed this Mountain tower
@danovaz
4 ай бұрын
John, love all videos! You really helped inspire me when I came across your channel... I'm 59 now and only started hiking seriously at 51. I'm currently planning to do the Eastern Sierra Sep 2025 with 6 guys. We plan to do a 2 night 3 day out of Onion Valley Campground. Then a few day hikes after that. I have plenty of reference material thanks to you. Keep it going brother... You're livin it!
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear, thanks Dan.
@KhurshidsChannel
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.
@sfgirly64
4 ай бұрын
Love your channel! ran into you on my Royal Arch / Elves Chasm hike. Thank you for the tutorial on staking out on slab! the only thing you left out was "and notice the absolute perfect pitch." impressive. Thanks for all the great content.
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you. What a great hike that was. We were treated to one of the best super-blooms I've ever seen.
@bham626
4 ай бұрын
Love you dude
@allencastillo5770
8 күн бұрын
Been following you for years. Love your vids they have inspired me to go further and look outside the box. Cant wait for you to give in and try some zpacks stuff.
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
2 күн бұрын
Thanks Allen. I have nothing against the Zpacks stuff, they're great up to a certain weight limit. But, the pack doesn't carry the amount of weight I have as comfortably as my Exos 58 does and sometimes we're over 40lbs. depending on the expedition we have in front of us. As far as the tents go... single wall sucks for condensation and for about 4ozs more I have a 2 wall free-standing tent with either my Nemo or Big Agnes. So, there's no real reason that warrants a change to it.
@ericcomp7032
4 ай бұрын
Legend 🏆
@user-hk7ol9ls1e
4 ай бұрын
Super excellent advise. Very similar gear on my end due to eons of hiking adventures and upgrading to lighter gear. That water bag you have has been on every hike and canoe expedition I’ve completed. Super interested in pack cover with hood/shoulder protection?brand?outfitter available? So look forward to all your upcoming adventures
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Cheryl. The pack hoodie is from Lightheart Gear. You won't be disappointed.
@user-hk7ol9ls1e
4 ай бұрын
@@JohnCantHike55Amorosano forgot about lite heart gear. Thank you
@JohnHowell-bx4dl
4 ай бұрын
Hey John, thanks for the info. I like that pack cover that you have. Could you tell me what brand / where you bought it? Thanks
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Hey John... That is the pack hoodie from Lightheart Gear.
@jimbeard8947
4 ай бұрын
Two minor things I do, but I only dayhike, no backpacking. 1) On tip of my hiking poles I take a piece of bicycle inner tube, fold it over and place over my tip, then put a hose clamp up the shaft and over the folded tube, clamp it down, and hold the tube in place. When it wears out I either can flip it over or replace with new patch. Any bike shop probably has tubes with holes, in their trash for free. But I have an e-bike so buy tubes to replace old ones rather than patch them and reuse. And if I plan to hike somewhere I need the tips I can easily remove the hose clamp. But I hike on slickrock and dirt surfaces where the rubber tip works great. 2) I buy hiking shoes with ankle support uppers about 1.5 or 2 sizes too big, then take out the original foot bed and add in something like Spenco foot beds, several layers; one layer is the thicker red one and two of the thin greed ones. And replace those foot bed layers every six or eight months. And I wear two pairs of socks, one thin and one thicker. Never tried it on a backpack trip so maybe not good for that, but it's great for dayhiking. Been doing it for decades. I used to backpack in Grand Canyon back in early 70's but that was before a lot of the gear you show was available. I used a SVEA stove with a fuel bottle and one pan, one spoon, and a GI can opener, and the older Katadyn water filter. I aimed my life and jobs towards having time off to take doggies for dayhikes in mountains in summer, and slickrock canyons fall-winter-spring. Always moved to places where outdoor was easily accessible: Flagstaff, Durango, and then SE Utah (but NOT MOAB!!). Ah, what we do to "get out there in the sticks."
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Great tips, thanks Jim. Yes, the things we do in life to make these hikes happen. But, I feel it's essential to get into the outdoors as much as possible.
@leifcarney1075
3 ай бұрын
Have you ever thought of hiking the Southern Sierra High Route from Bishop Pass to Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead, John? I’m planning on trekking it in the summer of ‘25 and was wondering if you and the boys are interested in hiking it as a group.
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
3 ай бұрын
We actually have plans to hike the entire SHR in 2025 as well. But, we are going to do it in (2) two week sections. We're going to do the southern half in July and the northern half in Sept. We want to really take our time and enjoy all the really good off trail pristine spots.
@leifcarney1075
3 ай бұрын
@@JohnCantHike55Amorosano Excellent! We may cross paths out there as I plan on trekking the Southern Sierra High Route in July as well.
@davidterrie7661
4 ай бұрын
Everything in it's place and everything for a reason. I like the big sit pad as extra protection for the air mattress. Never seen one that wide. Where did you get it?
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Thanks... I got that pad at Dick's Sporting Goods.
@jakeva9802
4 ай бұрын
One of the OGs of backpacking
@thelostfountain1678
4 ай бұрын
I still need to get a hold of you about the Tetons and Winds.
@user-hk7ol9ls1e
4 ай бұрын
Found it at backcountry. Do you ever throw 1 or 2 safety pins in first aid kit?
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
Nah, those are way too heavy. That would put my overall pack weight over the top! Lol 🤪
@kennethrobinson7647
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown on your gear. I’ve noticed on some of your hikes that you switch shoes for your water crossings. Have you ever considered a quick dry set up for footwear, especially on warmer hikes?
@JohnCantHike55Amorosano
4 ай бұрын
We really don't have a lot of water crossings on most hikes we do. I do have a special water show that I pack when we do though.
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