Thanks for the call out to Love Like Jonathon!! It has been a blessing to so many people. My family and myself couldn't be more proud to be a part of it. Great video with a great list of items! #Blessed
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Heck yes! It’s awesome to see what you all have done! Proud to call you a friend.
@contentgoddess7218
3 жыл бұрын
I like the versatility of a silk sarong. It can be….a dress, a skirt, a headcover, a shawl for sun or for warmth, silk will cool you if you wet it and wear it until it dries, it can cover your face and let you see through it if there are mosquitos or biting flies and you don’t have a mosquito net (can sleep the same way, very comfortable on your skin), light sheet on a hot night, lay gear or food prep on it, an extra layer inside your bedding of choice can add insulation/comfort, could make a sling/bandage in an emergency, could be hung on a line to offer you privacy in the woods if you wanted to…lots of uses. Lightweight and durable, 2-3 yards for most adults is a very versatile/manageable piece. You can cut it and not hem the edge (unless it really makes you happy to do so) and it will not ravel.
@angryshrub1
3 жыл бұрын
You’re looking good John. The weight loss is really showing. Love the shirt too.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thank, Mick! The shirt was a gift from my wife. She knows me too well.
@nedanother9382
2 жыл бұрын
Has he mentioned how much down he is? it does look a bit like he's shrinking. Those older videos show the difference. wow.
@RonOrud
3 жыл бұрын
I made a reflectix pouch for rehydrating pouch meals, but made it large to double as a sit pad / tent door mat. Good video.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@putrescentcadaver
2 жыл бұрын
My cheap sit pad has been my most used gear. I am only 5'3.5" so I use short length sleeping pads and when it's really cold I use the sit pad for the rest of the length of a sleeping pad and I ALWAYS use it as my welcome mat so I can take off my shoes and bang them together outside and bring them in my tent. If you camp in areas with lots of venomous snakes, spiders and scorpions, you tend to sleep with shoes inside the tent, not a vestibule.
@Doc_Watson
3 жыл бұрын
The white tyvek also makes it easy to see your small items and not leave them behind when you pack up (provided that you put those small items on the tyvek)
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great point!
@alanbierhoff6831
3 жыл бұрын
I’m no longer a hiker/backpacker (knees 👎🏻😩) but, I am an avid car camper and still get out to do some canoe camping occasionally. I find many of your tips, tricks and suggestions are applicable to my situation and I thank for doing these videos. I do watch your trip videos as well because they bring back memories of my good old days. Thanks again 😊
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan! I’m hoping to do some paddling next year. I’ve not had the opportunity to canoe camp, but I would really like to.
@billwatson3527
2 жыл бұрын
Guess I'm just old school. In 50 years I have never been out without a poncho. So many different uses. Not one of the toy ones that you can buy for $5.00. I am a hammock camper but I use one that can also be used on the ground. You didn't mention the tarp and all its many uses. There are over 80 different ways it can be set up as a shelter. The three things I have mentioned can be used to replace a tent, rain suit, pillow, sit pad, groundsheet, and a few other things. They will weigh around 4 pounds and can be purchased for less than $150.00.
@gstrasser1
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! The polar jammer looks a hell of a lot more comfy than my trekology pillow.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
It’s really nice
@nobison6185
3 жыл бұрын
Buffs make nice thigh gators but you need 2 of them for maximum effect. Works well to trap a bit of heat in a cold rain or strong wind
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
That’s really interesting.
@nobison6185
3 жыл бұрын
@@john_kelley most people's thighs are the size of their head- try it
@bradorndorff7408
2 жыл бұрын
Never been out there any where l didn't find a stick or rock to dig a cat hole with, forget the expensive trowel. Polar jammer is intriguing, buff is my favorite multi use item, now it's a face mask also, pillow slip. Sit pad yes, back protector and sit pad and many more. Socks as extra mittens. Great video, thanks.✌️
@jacobbliss13
3 жыл бұрын
I have been debating on weather or not to get a sit pad as a hammock camper . Now that I have Sean all the uses it’s a no brainer . Thanks for all the suggestions. Love the content keep up the good work .
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jacob!
@april906outdoors3
3 жыл бұрын
Great content! I have a diy pouch made from reflectix that I use to rehydrate meals - when it's cold it slips under my jacket to help warm me up while the food rehydrates. It also works well as a sit pad, fire fanner, storage for my lighter/spoon, and could be used as a signaling device because it's so shiny. LOVE the shirt, and WOW on the continued weight loss. Be well, hike long!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great stuff, April!!! Thanks for the kind words. My wife has great taste in t shirts.
@RonOrud
3 жыл бұрын
Oops, I should have read this first. Ditto for me.
@JeremiahStringer
3 жыл бұрын
Love the video. A lot of great info! Thanks for the shoutout 🙌
@dcxme
3 жыл бұрын
Man, you are crushing the weight loss, dude. Keep it up!
@Oldsparkey
3 жыл бұрын
To keep things cleaner I purchased some " 2m (2.2 Yards) of Tyvek 43gsm 1443R Kitemaking Material | Durable, Strong, Lightweight, Breathable " from Amazon. It's Tyvek but softer and quieter than the normal Tyvek. With all of my gear I try to have it where each item has more then one use if it's possible. It makes for a lighter and more comfortable pack. If I get a case of the " I Want This " and not the " I Need This " and its not used the next time it stays home.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always, Chuck. I’m the same way with some of my gear.
@BackpackingwithBuckley
3 жыл бұрын
I'm into this polar jammer idea!! Perfect hammock pillow as you said. I might order one when I get my next allowance! 😀
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Do it!!!
@gregmortonoutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
I carry a poncho instead of a rain jacket. It's a pack cover, tarp, ground cloth and a whole bunch more.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! I’ve seen those poncho tents that do that also.
@ItsGoodintheWoods
3 жыл бұрын
The Polar Jammer !!!!
@ItsGoodintheWoods
3 жыл бұрын
Jeremy is a good dude
@scottm6927
2 жыл бұрын
Okay. You got me. I've got dain bramage. It wasn't until the 11:07 mark that I realized your shirt was sith hot. Color me another dead jedi... smoove.
@john_kelley
2 жыл бұрын
LOL. My wife has good taste in shirts.
@danielcluley870
2 жыл бұрын
Z-packs rain-skirt. I won't buy/wear rain pants ever again. Skirt is so much better, more ventilated, faster to put on, and can use it as a flat groundsheet for laying gear on to not get dirty or sit on/kneel on wet ground. Put in your vestibule to put dirty boots/socks on, etc. Great piece of gear and I don't care if anybody makes fun of me for wearing it. They don't recognize.
@GoTeddy
3 жыл бұрын
Tent hiker; I use my sit pad/chair hybrid (similar to a Kelty Camp Chair) as both a sit pad and as my sole sleeping pad. I found the only my core needs a sleeping pad under it and my chair can be flattened and serves as this.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
You must have a pretty light setup. That’s some serious weight savings.
@EspenFrafalne
3 жыл бұрын
Hilleberg Bivanorak - which is like a raingear that also works as a bivy that is no more claustrophobic than wearing raingear. With this i can sit up and cook food - and even go take a pee without getting out of the shelter..! It does not have a bugnet - so i use a headnet, which works suprisingly good. This thing takes very little space in the backpack, and allows me to set up camp with it right on the trail, instead of looking for a suitable open area where my Duplex will fit. Ive only used it a few times, but so far i *love* it! My only concern is that condensation may be an issue, but my impression is that this is mostly just an issue when used with a sleeping bag or quilt that is too warm for the situation. Either way, as im mostly just doing overnighters, condensation will not build up enough to be a big problem. Another con though, is that it is pretty noisy, which can be an issue if your senses are sharpened to listen for crazy killer moose lurking in the shadows. Still, the experience of waking up seeing nature start where the sleeping pad ends makes it the most enjoyable shelter i have used. Tents are "meh" :P
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Hilleberg makes great gear!
@mackjenkins7721
3 жыл бұрын
Hello John how you doing today. Great video man. I love the sit pad cuz you can do so many things with it like you said to sit on , sit in your hammock or your tent to keep your butt warm or feet. Ain't nothing worse than sleeping with cold feet or a cold butt , use it as a floor mat for your feet , us it for back support , man the list can just goes on & on & on & on. That was a good reminder of the things to you can used multiple times. John i hope you and your family have a good weekend man.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mack! I hope you have a great weekend, as well!
@RyanSchell
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Multi-use items are something I didn't know was so great to have when I started Backpacking. I'll add a reflexlctix pot coozie. Holds the items that were in my pot like lighter, fuel cap, cloth, while boiling water. Put food pouch in while rehydrating food and eating. Hands safe while drinking hot beverage. Protects pot from getting banged around while in my pack. ATOD's Polar Jammer looks awesome! Hammock pillow was my first thought too, but man there are a ton of options there.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
I’m really looking forward to seeing all the things that people use them for!
@seanfarmer6571
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great video! I use a shemag apposed to a buff
@thetrailgoat
3 жыл бұрын
Tyvek was originally designed to waterproof houses and to allow the house to breathe or wick if necessary. I’m not entirely sure but I’m guessing the waterproofing works better on the printed or “outside” of the Tyvek. You might find it works a lot better if you put the printed side out or on the ground. This will allow the Tyvek to work for you more as it was designed to work, waterproof but breathable.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
That’s really interesting! Thanks for the info, Goat!
@danielsingh9415
3 жыл бұрын
The polar jammer could be used as a couple's glove or mitten in cold weather to hold hands 👍😝❤️
@MaryTravels53
3 жыл бұрын
Your vids rock! Always look forward to notifications of new vids from you and Jeremiah.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mary!
@bucky716
3 жыл бұрын
The sit pad is the most useful item for so many things, the mvp like you said.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
100% agree
@MaryTravels53
3 жыл бұрын
Hey John. I have been considering the Zeoleo
@danielcash2010
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@malakyelindsey8515
3 жыл бұрын
Am binge listening to your podcast and glad you guys have been so consistent with putting those out. Also loved the bid
@IllGetThere
3 жыл бұрын
Love everything about this video! Thanks for this one! 💯
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mysterylovescompany2657
2 жыл бұрын
"...the Polar Jammer-" The historical name for that device is a muff. Enjoy.
@DaveOffGrid
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Did you know they're making chairs now that will utilize your trekking poles for the back pole supports? The weight isn't there yet but an intriguing concept to get closer towards the elusive sub 1lb chair weight.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen those. I’m not sure if they look comfortable or not. Maybe I’ll check them out after they’ve been out for a while.
@johnpetry6753
3 жыл бұрын
The insulated sleeve could be used to keep your freeze dried meals hot while rehydrating.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker
3 жыл бұрын
Great video John. Sometimes I carry two buffs one of which is an IO Merino. I need to soften up my Tyvek. Take Care
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Warren! Those buffs are so useful.
@bob_the_bomb4508
2 жыл бұрын
I put a buff around the stuff sack that contains my spare clothes - voila! The best pillow you could imagine. No need to carry a pillow
@vladivostokcanada
3 жыл бұрын
Can you review the matador freerain 32 backpack
@jamesfarley8315
3 жыл бұрын
Picked up a multi use item, a small tripod for cell phone, inspired by your videos, especially in Red River Gorge. I trying my hand at videoing my hikes. This small tripod will hold phone sitting on ground, with the addition of a couple of O-rings it will attach to trekking pole, and while laying in my hammock watching your video about multi use items, holding my phone, it occurred to me that it would work as a phone holder from hammock ridgeline!
@marlenemohle7945
Жыл бұрын
I am new to your KZitem channel, but sure am appreciating your backpacking knowledge and ideas. I was considering making a ground sheet for my tent, using a type of Tyvek. I am concerned about it being kind of noisy. Has the Tyvek worked okay for you, in this regard?
@john_kelley
Жыл бұрын
Wash and dry it a few times. It’ll soften up and work great.
@marlenemohle7945
Жыл бұрын
@@john_kelley Ohhhhhh! Thank you for that tip! That is very helpful!
@john_kelley
Жыл бұрын
@@marlenemohle7945 no problem
@brianmotter8150
3 жыл бұрын
Wow John! Congrats on the weight loss dude. You look so much healthier, keep at it brother!
@BackcountryPilgrim
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work, love multii-use gear! I am also in the hot handle club lol!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
I do that WAY too much! 😂
@KevinFryAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Great video John. You have me wanting a polar jammer! P.S. you're looking skinny my friend!!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, brother! Jeremy has done a great job with the Polar Jammer.
@tjandkatie
3 жыл бұрын
Looking good! keep it up fellow hiker.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@InOurElement
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video John!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@nancyalmeidacrocker7618
3 жыл бұрын
Lookin good John Kelley!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nancy!
@bibo6826
3 жыл бұрын
What part of Kentucky? Obviously im not looking for specific, just close general area. Im just south of Louisville and would like to have a conversation as i am working towards my first hyper distance hike.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
I live just south of Lex
@bryanzimm
3 жыл бұрын
Your shirt is awesome!!!!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
My wife got that for me. She’s got great taste!
@bm669
3 жыл бұрын
How'd you get your Tyvek so soft and packable?
@happyfuntimereviews5600
3 жыл бұрын
You can run it through your clothes washing machine a few times without soap, or you can just use it a lot. My tyvek ground cloth has about 3 years on it and is super soft and supple.
@bm669
3 жыл бұрын
@@happyfuntimereviews5600 Cool, thx for the advice, I've been crumpling it up trying to soften mine, didn't know you could run it thru the machine.
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. What was said in the other comment. Plus using the same piece for three years on lots of trips helps too.
@ItsAStephanieB
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, another question! 🙈 Where can he find a sleeping bag to accommodate his height? Again, thank you for taking the time to reply!
@theblindhiker6960
3 жыл бұрын
Will definitely be ordering a Jammer or two! Speaking of phones just upgraded to the Samsung S21 Ultra and in airplane mode the GPS is trash garbage 😭😭😭
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Please order some. I don’t usually really push something, but I believe in the cause behind it. Sorry to hear about the phone. Do you get a bad unit?
@theblindhiker6960
3 жыл бұрын
@@john_kelley I sure will! Sounds like a win win for me and others! Idk still going through their "tech support" 🤦♂️
@Gowaduv
3 жыл бұрын
The thumbs down is from someone who likes thick pillows and high humidity (not this guy 😄👍 )
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Lol!!!! It still helps the algorithm, I think….😂
@Gowaduv
3 жыл бұрын
@@john_kelley indeed it does. I think everything counts except for creator comments. Maybe someone can leave a comment about that 😆
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
@@Gowaduv 😂😂😂
@danmacstory
3 жыл бұрын
What bag do you use for your chair .5? It doesn't look like a helinox bag
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a custom chair bag from hilltop packs
@BackcountryExposure
3 жыл бұрын
What’s humidity?!
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@robpelton
3 жыл бұрын
Bahaha!
@MaryTravels53
3 жыл бұрын
Hey John, I have been considering the Zoleo vs Garmin, and the biggest pro for me is the price, but if I slid down a tree covered embankment and couldn’t get out due to canopy cover, certainly would want something that send a signal to someone for help. So question is, does the SOS feature work anywhere, or must there be a view of the sky?
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
Here’s the only drawback to all satellite communicators. They struggle in deeply wooded areas. That doesn’t mean the signal won’t get out. It may struggle to, though.
@MaryTravels53
3 жыл бұрын
@@john_kelley Thanks for the follow up.
@nedanother9382
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary - don't forget to consider neither. These things are flying off the shelves but I say absolutely not. The weather aspect is a forecast...you would already know the forecast if you're doing it right and then theres looking up to get a detailed idea of the weather in your area which is all thats important. I have the biggest issue with the texting. To be clear the very hardest part of solo backpacking is leaving my wife...The texting option was SO tempting. But it doesn't always work. Both hardware and software issues as well as countless other things that can prevent that text from getting to some or all of the recipients. I asked my wife this morning....If you're expecting a text telling you I'm OK and you don't get it....then I'm not. Without regard to reality. It wasn't even close as to which was worse. So for all the money and hassle and potential additional worry that it will add you end up with an emergency communication device - a big circus net for backpacking. Which is not enough to me. I liken it to walking around with a gun in your pocket.....it changes your behavior. This is the superbowl of fear packing pure and simple. People need to be able to cope with discomfort and a bit of worry. This device doesn't make that go away in spite of the claims. This Mary is just a new cell phone for the backcountry marketed through fear. Otherwise why would there be a InReach Mini 2...its the 3rd version of the lifesaver...did the first two not save anyone...I thought it was about letting everyone know you're ok. I think the points been beaten to death but I'll leave you with one last snarky thought. In my world the vast majority of the people are sheep....lemmings going along with the crowd...it the human way. Because of that I will never carry one....because if what has never happened in 59 years, happens when I'm in the backcountry and my legs have been torn off....it'll only be a bit before one of them come around the corner with a bright orange device on their pack. No different than running into a ranger with the same phone. Fear packing is the hardest thing to get past in backpacking and this may be the hardest item to leave home but live without a net.
@bob_the_bomb4508
2 жыл бұрын
A few turns of duct tape on pot handles does the business if you’re only cooking on a cooker and not on an open fire
@nedanother9382
2 жыл бұрын
other uses for a thousand dollar phone in the backcountry...you can save that 2 grams of the rock bag and tie you bear line to you phone and use it that way. You can also, if you're of a fishing mind, use it as a weight...but keep the camera on so you can see the fish through bluetooth connection to another phone. You can throw it at a bear to scare it off or throw it over a cliff to see what it sounds like when it crashes on the rocks. In an alpine lake a cell phone can be skipped 10 times further on the water than a rock. You can use it as a flat spot to put your stove on.....is my bias obvious. Signed, still on an Iphone 6 and not lookin to upgrade peace everyone. give someone a hug today, the world is a mess.
@GMiller75
2 жыл бұрын
polar jammer? It's a hand muff. 🤣
@josephr2766
3 жыл бұрын
Who are you and what did you do with John?
@john_kelley
3 жыл бұрын
😳
@josephr2766
3 жыл бұрын
@@john_kelley looking good brother. Keep it up. 👍🏻
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