Appreciate the plug for the channel; more so, appreciate the new friendship and the time we've spent (and will spend) getting out!
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, I've had a blast man! Ready for another one soon? 🏔🤙
@ShortGuysBetaWorks
10 ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail Yeah, man. Mountains are getting over a foot of snow this holiday weekend. Time to build some snow anchors!
@petersherman2552
10 ай бұрын
Stoves- Heat rises. For best gas efficiency keep the heat under the pot. Keep the flame low enough so it stays under the pot. Running the stove full throttle, blasting heat up the sides of the pot, certainly is faster, but it wastes most of the heat out and up. It only takes a few minutes longer, It follows that a broad base pot, a saucepan shaped pot, is best at collecting heat. More bottom to collect heat and you can have a bigger flame. I use a 600ml evernew thats usable as a broad mug or bowl. Some pots extend this principle and have a heat exchanger on the bottom. eg consider the Jetboil stash which is both broad and has gas flow restriction on its burner. I've done the sums and don't think that heat exchangers are worth the weight penalty. I've a windmaster with triflex and that's a very nice stove. However mostly I use my old BRS3000 because its so tiny and convenient. If its really cold then the windmaster gets used due to its fine spring 'backwards' control valve.
@backpacker3421
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, I played around with cold soaking. That lasted one trip. I hated not having hot food. I got back, weighed my entire cook kit with a full fuel bottle, and realized how light it actually is and never looked back. Hot coffee and a hot dinner is well worth a few extra ounces.
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Agreed. Especially on smaller trips!
@Andy-Mesa
10 ай бұрын
I don't do it for the weight savings. I do it because I'm lazy. Not having to worry about finding fuel or cooking is wonderful.
@ScottKent
10 ай бұрын
Good choice on the Soto Windmaster...you'll appreciate that microregulator as you go through lower temps at different altitudes. Best stove I've ever used, and it has never failed me...regardless of the conditions, it is now the only stove I bother to pack.
@bravosixgoingdark9337
8 ай бұрын
Ditched my MSR PocketRocket for a Soto Windmaster with 4Flex pot support and never looked back. You'll love yours, Darwin 😊
@jirimalat7442
10 ай бұрын
See you at the Everest Base camp trek. Doing it exactly at the same time.
@SonnyH.
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Darwin!
@FreddyEnergizer
10 ай бұрын
you cant go wrong on the Soto that thing rocks. and glad you stepped away from cold soaking.
@buxtond
10 ай бұрын
Love the new stuff your doing. I’m bike packing the Ct trail in Aug.
@KrizAkoni
9 ай бұрын
2024 is shaping up to be a great year! Looking forward to it. The Nepal trip sounds awesome… 🤓
@DiabloOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
For those asking about a four season tent. Here's what you need to know. There are four seasons tents and...four seasons tents. And there are "three seasons tents" suitable for winter camping, IF.. What does all this means? Here it comes... There are two main conditions when it comes to winter camping: A) With LOTS of winds. Like when mountaineering, camping on a sea shore during winter time, etc... B) Without much wind. THREE SEASON TENT Condensation is major issue and even worst when winter camping. Therefore, why a three season tent *could* be better since having a much better ventilation that four seasons tents. I say *could* because the fabric and poles are weaker than a four season tent. So you can be camping with no serious winds, but still have to deal with snowfall. And snow weight a lot! The best way to winter camping with a three season tent is to set one trekking pole at each end of the tent, then add a ridgeline (use paracord) tied with a clove hitch, then tied to the ground. Then use another rope to tie a second time the trekking pole to the ground. It has to do a V shape. This is extremely efficient. Then add a tarp over it and secure it to the ground. This will not only help to set condensation between the tarp and tent instead than inside the tent, but will also deflect all the snow down the sides of the tent. And it'll make it a little more warmer as well. Pro tip: Always have a knife at hand when sleeping in a tent during winter camping. Why? Because if the tent collapse on you, it'll be like a vaccuum sealing you inside the tent because of the weight of the snow. You'll see nothing, will start suffocate and may even start panicking. The knife will allow you to cut your way out very quick. Also, a UCO lantern helps with condensation. FOUR SEASON TENT They are much more robust, but they are much heavier and are very bad at dealing with condensation. they are a must if you're in an area where wind can be very strong, and where a three seasons tent wouldn't survive even with a ridgeline/tarp system protecting it. As always with the outdoors, it's always a question of trade-off. Happy camping!
@mclostinthewoods
10 ай бұрын
Recognize the 750ml pot with bail handle. Started using that same pot about 4 years ago when I discovered the beauty of the Firebox Nano Ti and never went back to a regular pot. I love the bail handle. Much more usable with a variety of stoves/fuels/etc. I started taking the Nano backpacking years ago and love it. If there are dry twigs and sticks, you'll never run out of fuel. I use my alcohol stove (sometimes my Fancee Feest stove, sometimes my Trangia) in the morning for tea or oatmeal and burn debris for cooking dinner. I usually snack for lunch. Highly recommend looking into the Firebox Nano. It's awesome.
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Nope! You haven't seen this one before. I promise. Good try though! 😉
@erick6715
10 ай бұрын
Always great to see what you are working on ….. HAPPY THANKSGIVING….. no cold soaking dinner…🍺
@corleyoutdoors2887
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update
@kristymoore7052
10 ай бұрын
I love my Kuhl pants for winter hiking. Wish I were 30 years younger. I’d sign up for the Nepal trek.
@SoloGetHykt
10 ай бұрын
The Tri-Flex add on for the Soto is definitely worth extra money in my opinion. Not as big as the quad-flex, saves a little bit of weight and a lot of room. I just purchased the Amicus stove and waiting on it in the mail, give it a shot. But the triflex definitely worth it. Glad to see these videos randomly coming back. 🎩
@sk-wx1cf
10 ай бұрын
I recently got the Soto Amicus and like it a lot. I had the Pocket Rocket, but the Amicus has a little lip that helps protect the flame from the wind.
@kasai1575
10 ай бұрын
I haven't used the Windmaster myself, but I please careful using an upright canister stove in low temps! Isobutane stoves don't work very well when it gets cold. I've had a lot of problems getting them to light/stay running once you get under 20F. I would consider researching some liquid fuel stoves, which are heavier but work better in below-freezing temps.
@dallashill23
10 ай бұрын
I love my Soto windmaster ❤
@FrozensAdventures
10 ай бұрын
Good to see you again man. Can't wait to see your trials in winter backpacking. I found that down booties were a game changer. Also hammock! lol
@jamesking4225
10 ай бұрын
Darwin, you should talk to kuhl about changing their janky snap closure. Every pair I buy I’ll take them to an alteration shop ,and have them put a button fly on them . Makes them way better😎
@debsmith7050
10 ай бұрын
I'm excited to follow you on your new adventures Darwin. Be safe 💙 Deb
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Excited to bring you along Deb! I always appreciate your long term support! ❤️
@transitionoutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for answering my question from IG regarding cold soaking vs. stoves / hot food. I remember you moving back to a stove at one point, however the cold soaking stuck out in my mind. Looking forward to the mystery pot and new tent options that are forthcoming!
@Nynke_K
10 ай бұрын
No cold soaking since 2021! 😱 Fits with better self care, but I'm still a little shocked! 😅
@EspenFrafalne
10 ай бұрын
My favorite lightweight cooking option is the titanium alcohol stoves with 2 rows of jet holes, and a titanium cross stand. Using the cross stand gives really fast boil times (for an alcohol stove), and by placing the pot directly on top of the alcohol stove, the top row of jet holes gets blocked, turning it into a simmer (once it cools down a bit). Way better than the Trangia simmer ring 👍
@SigfridSWE
9 ай бұрын
When it comes to dcf 4 season tents. I just used the Durston X-Mid PRO tent for my thrue hike of the pct23 and spent 6 weeks on snow (so a good period of testning it/sleeping on snow) and ive used it here in Sweden in winter konditions... and its awesome! Can highly recommend the durston Dyneema tents for winter hiking. Strongest tent out there for weather and wind omong the lightweight Dyneema tents. Of course, its not like my bombshelter of an artic expedition tent like my hilleberg black lable tent. But thats a really heavy tent. But the durston is in its own League among the lightweight 4 season winter tents. Cheers
@EventyrsorenDenmark
10 ай бұрын
So good to see you again ❤
@matth2214
10 ай бұрын
Hey Darwin if you want a challenge, how about Colorado’s 14ers?
@jayv.8298
10 ай бұрын
Always cool man 🤙🏾
@jonathanandrade176
10 ай бұрын
Love prana pants. Also the book down is a really good climbing book
@stevenhorwood1300
10 ай бұрын
Thanks to you, I cold soak almost every day for work breakfast and lunch. Simple, healthy and tastes great.
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
WOW! I've never done it off trail. That's hardcore 😅
@vincentvega5686
10 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the Na Wai documentary. People should really check it out.
@letswalkthere
10 ай бұрын
I recently started moving from hiking into mountaineering too. It took many years to dial my hiking gear down into something that is pretty lightweight. Now that I am starting mountaineering, it feels like there is so much to carry and my base weight is getting heavy again. Looking forward to seeing what gear you find works well for you.
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
I know what ya mean 😅
@lenoredisman3192
10 ай бұрын
Looking forward to winter backpacking videos. When I start the AT would like to begin the first of January
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@TankVgryazi
10 ай бұрын
I actually never even saw Na Wai in my feed, so maybe KZitem didn't push it out very well? I'm gonna check it out now.
@iviewthetube
10 ай бұрын
Any stove review is going to be a hot review.
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Ahhh... I see what ya did there 😉
@TexasRoast
10 ай бұрын
Who doesn't love the Soto snotmaster...? XD
@joannemaass5068
10 ай бұрын
Grand Tetons / The Grand or Gannett Peak in the Winds are great mountaineering peaks. Don't forget to learn and have some avalanche training under your belt.
@philamongthehills501
10 ай бұрын
I have been signed up for that Tour Du Mont Blanc Trek trip for some time. I got jealous of my oldest son going to Europe so began to see what I might like and was reminded of that tour from your video and thought it sounded perfect. After looking at all the options and possibly going by myelf the trip through Vagabond sounded the best for me.
@Tarful556
10 ай бұрын
I am stoked that you are getting into mountaineering! I am interested in seeing you apply your light weight and logical approach to gear on big, tall, icy peaks.
@UncleGeorgeTV
10 ай бұрын
I will watch your Fiji video right now
@Intentionally-wild8175
10 ай бұрын
I ping pong each year in between backpacking and mountaineering. I have a fear of hights so I don't do much above a grade three. I also got my 8 & 6 year old kids into backpacking which brings a whole new life and heaver pack into it.
@JasonHikes1
9 ай бұрын
I’ll be trying out the MLD duo mid for my winter trips. Offers a lot of room and flexibilty I believe. Nice update Darwin.
@discopatrol.
10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the documentary highlighting water issues in other countries. Although you mentioned it was the lowest watched type of content, keep putting it out. This is not a jab at your audience but some things just aren't relatable or cared about. And that's ok. Not all content is going to be liked but as long as you enjoy it that's what matters.
@mhe8545
10 ай бұрын
I live in WV😊 Our winters are not bad but I still have not embraced winter.
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Get Out There!
@Nynke_K
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for answering my question and providing a visual of your jean-clad leg 😆. Extra sturdy pants sound like a sensible option for winter! And I'm pretty sure the Kühl people say cool instead of trying to sound German - they even wrote 'you' as 'ü' in their Thanksgiving website message today. On that note, happy Thanksgiving!
@khte5
10 ай бұрын
Any chance of a video about your Land's End to John O'Groats trip?
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
I’m working on eventually putting together a little something on it
@billyblue689
10 ай бұрын
I clicked on this video so fast!
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Happy Turkey Day! 🦃
@tiffanyanne1196
10 ай бұрын
@Tarptent Scarp 1!
@ryanjennings6541
10 ай бұрын
I know that cook kit . Bet is 90% exactly like mine . And Ill never use anything else. Especially on cold walks..
@tonydejesus2134
10 ай бұрын
Any more bikepacking trips planned?
@Canadian_Craftsman
10 ай бұрын
That new pot looks allot like my titanium coffee press cook pot!!✊️🔥✌️💚
@TennesseeSlim
10 ай бұрын
I can see the bail handle on the pot
@robinvandijk6277
8 ай бұрын
Hi man, love your vids! Can you tel me which cap you are wearing? Thanks!
@TheJarrodh
10 ай бұрын
I've had the Soto stove for about 10 years now, it's been amazing!
@yongjianyi3556
10 ай бұрын
Anything above 4,000m means good chance of altitude sickness.
@MaineCoonPride
9 ай бұрын
“Your guyes “ hahaha!
@OnTheRoadwithBarbaraJo17
7 ай бұрын
Darwin, I am going on my first long distant hike. 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago. My question, is I wear glasses and contacts. How do you keep your glasses from breaking? I will be taking my contacts too. I'm not sure what to do. Thank you.
@1blackbridge
10 ай бұрын
Na Wah just never showed up for me. The algorithm messed up usage not the length. 30 minutes is the line for me where I’ve really got to want to watch something
@christiandawson5031
10 ай бұрын
Ill watch Na Wai now ive heard about it... KZitem algorithm dodnt show it to me!
@renatobfa
10 ай бұрын
I was surprised you are using a fujifilm camera this year, how are you finding it and what made you switch? Keep the videos up darwin, you are an inapiration for us
@azclaimjumper
10 ай бұрын
Soto Windmaster is the Gold Standard stove by which all others are measured against. TENTS - I think you're setting yourself up for a serious financial & physical downfall. Do you really think you can improve on Hilleberg tents? Designing your own 4-season tent is most likely going to result in placing yourself in a situation where you need to be rescued - my opinion. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
@GLDNTRT
10 ай бұрын
Let’s go! 🥉
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Where we headed?! 😎
@GLDNTRT
9 ай бұрын
@@DarwinOnthetrail just saw this. Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon? I’ll get you hooked up on some golden trout 😉
@be4brunch
10 ай бұрын
Been thinking about getting into making my own gear. If you don't mind my asking, what kind of sewing machine are you using? Also good luck with the mountaineering and future hikes.
@nickotin2987
10 ай бұрын
Where in the Alps have you been? Greetings from Switzerland!
@nickotin2987
10 ай бұрын
Ah, the TMB :)
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
TMB area, Zermatt area, & some Mountaineering on the Italian Side. 🤙
@nickotin2987
10 ай бұрын
Well done! Zermatt I could have guessed from the thumbnail... We have a chalet practically on the TMB route - if, no, when there is a next time, drop me a line if you like. A coffee or a Fondue is quickly ready ;)
@firemarshaldil
10 ай бұрын
EVERY video of yours gets pushed to me, except the na wai doc. i love longer format videos, but i have to go out of my way to find them, youtube keeps pushing shorts on me.
@gridirontrenches5010
10 ай бұрын
railriders clothing they make excellent hiking clothes
@jameshiggins-thomas9617
10 ай бұрын
huh. Don't think I saw your documentary in my feeds. But I will admit to being wary of longer content .. I do tend to be more selective with a longer time investment, less likely to watch something which is only of tangential interest. 🤷♂️
@freeman.walking
10 ай бұрын
Is that a Durston xmid??
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Nope
@justin4n6
10 ай бұрын
I watch longer videos on KZitem but the documentary didn't interest me because of the content not the length.
@kookkamajunga
10 ай бұрын
Helloooooo
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
Well, Hi!!!! 👋
@WolfCat8922
10 ай бұрын
Are you going to move to Vermont Darwin?
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
🤔 Um, I don't think so...
@SummitForWellness
10 ай бұрын
I bought Kuhl pants a couple years ago and absolutely love them! It's hard to find a pant that meets all your needs and Kuhl checked off the most boxes
@mobilewintercamp7515
10 ай бұрын
I’m excited to see your winter action. I’m getting into it too. I would like to see the scenery, gear and techniques you end up with
@altaris2000
10 ай бұрын
You sound just like me 2 years ago with the mountaineering. Hopefully you can keep your stuff more balanced than me though lol. I was a backpacker that then got in to climbing to gain a new skill for mountaineering. Since then over the past 2 years I have done a total of 0 hikes, and spent every free second rock climbing because I fell in love with it so much 😂
@johncheeseman6764
10 ай бұрын
Darwin, dous the mean you're going to wear pants in the winter?
@Ericidryfly
10 ай бұрын
Darwin first of all Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Question now that you’re home based how about some tips on organising your gear closet. Something I do struggle with. Looking forward to the next video.
@DiabloOutdoors
10 ай бұрын
Darwin..... Darwin....Daaaaaarwin. I *really* like you. you're one of the most reliable/trustable resources online when it comes to hiking and gear. However...."winter camping"? You ain't "winter camping" unless you did it in Montana or Canada at least. Call it "cold temperature camping", but it ain't winter camping until it gets down to, at least, -20/25C (-4/13F). :P
@christopherkim1744
10 ай бұрын
1st to COMMENT.
@randygonzalez5758
9 ай бұрын
3:49 those outtakes are freakin hilarious!
@RodClark
10 ай бұрын
Jetboil Stash?
@PaulBeiser
10 ай бұрын
Most awesome, great day for an update . Thanks!
@DarwinOnthetrail
10 ай бұрын
You bet! Happy Turkey Day! 🦃
@helpfulcommenter
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for answering my question Darwin. Looking forward to your new gear and mountaineering content.
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