I have a Jetboil Mighty Mo-the Pocket Rocket like burner. Last spring it refused to work below freezing. I kept the canister in my bag but the fuel wouldn’t vaporize. My diy Caldera cone alcohol stove saved breakfast.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
7 ай бұрын
Bummer about the malfunction of the mighty mo but way to save the day with the alcohol stove! Gotta love the simplicity and functionality of alcohol. Happy new year!
@StitchJones
6 ай бұрын
Just found your channel. Great video. Thank you.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
6 ай бұрын
Welcome! Glad you are enjoying the content. Thanks for the comment.
@tomnoyb8301
5 ай бұрын
What is the weight-limit where the EtherlightXT begins to 'slow-leak?' Agree that Etherlight is comfortable and lightweight for its 4" thickness and dimple construction, but many customers complain about slow-leaks at the weld-points. And those complaints go up with user-weight. It appears welding TPU weakens it just enough to create pinhole leaks above a certain weight. At 200lbs, it may take a month or two for leaking to appear. At 250lbs, one may be waking-up on hard ground before morning within a few weeks. At 300lbs, one is virtually guaranteed to see multiple bubble generating pinholes at the dimples within days. And the problem is not limited to Sea-to-Summit; most pads have the same issue.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
5 ай бұрын
I’ve read about the weld failures. Didn’t really associate it with weight. For what it’s worth sea to summit has a great warranty on said failures but it sucks if you’re on a trip and it happens.
@PhoenixGenesis
6 ай бұрын
The s2s pad valves failed for me in the Sierras last year and it was barely used. Flextail air pump kept turning itself on in my pack. Only take it on car camping trips now.
@markperry222
6 ай бұрын
I love my flextail tiny x. The built in 3 stage light also means I don't need to carry a lantern for the tent.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
6 ай бұрын
Indeed. That’s a great feature on that pump.
@markkeller5608
7 ай бұрын
Great Video, thanks for your research - really appreciate it.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
7 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. Happy new year!
@michaelhyman5256
7 ай бұрын
Again thanks for your research, gives me a head start.... definitely liked the H2O purifier
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
7 ай бұрын
Thanks michael. Flow is good on the BeFree. works best in clear flowing water sources. I’ll do a long term review on it at some point. Happy new year !
@michaelhyman5256
7 ай бұрын
You too, stay safe...
@josephcalp1604
7 ай бұрын
Great video. Love how you presented the content. I am a newbie to all of the latest and greatest, so you have a beware subscriber.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Joe! Glad you found the content helpful….more to come in 2024. Happy New Year!
@brightdaygaming5692
7 ай бұрын
the only thing i would disagree with is that you could also buy the trekology Ul80 and the cheaper jetboil copies/ no brands, just work as well as the jetboil. that why i sold my jetboil got a knockoff and got the biolite 2
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
6 ай бұрын
good to know about the knock off options, I'll have to check them out - sounds like good value. I've never used the biolite 2. is it worth the weight? How are the boil times on that ?
@brightdaygaming5692
6 ай бұрын
@@hilltacklerthebackpacker I think i picked a knock off up for around £40/£50 - so its not bad. the biolite 2 is honestly brilliant. yeah it weights around 1kg without the grill attachment, and you can only really use it where there is woodland idealy. but, when you can, its brilliant. i use to carry a power bank that weighted around 700g, so removing that and going with a smaller one weighting only 280g, my pack kinda works out to be the same weight depending. it also comes with a cool little usb light that runs off the power bank in the biolite what gives off enough light for your direct campsite or tent whats also handy removing the need for any tent light due to it also works off all power banks. the grill is really good for pay and stay campsites, it cooks well... once you get the hang of where the heat is more prone to be. the boil time is faster than standard wood fire stoves with its built in fan, but not as fast as gas/jetboil... but, is you like the open fire or use any wood burning stove then this is a massive upgrade. i dont have the kettle/pot/mug attachment so i cant comment on that. oh, and does expect too much out of the charging aswell, charging phones, small power banks, small drones and so on is about as much as youll get from this.
@stevanoutdoor
6 ай бұрын
The video is almost more like a combined commercial. To be honest I bring none of the stuff you showed. What does it matter if the water boils in under 2 minutes instead of 4? Are you in a hurry? I bring a hammock so I don't need a sleeping matras or pump. I boil the water to make it safe to cook or drink. When it gets dark I go to sleep and wake up when it gets light again so I don't need a headlamp. There's a famous saying: 'The more you know the less you carry' and I think that applies here.
@hilltacklerthebackpacker
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching…Time is a factor for some not for others. Butane, liquid gas, alternate fuels…wait don’t wait…hike your own hike. Happy trails !
@stevanoutdoor
6 ай бұрын
@@hilltacklerthebackpacker Of course to each their own. But we are talking about 2 minutes cooking time difference. It takes me longer to go take a leak in the woods. And I gain 10 minutes by using a hammock instead of a tent so in the end I'm still 8 minutes ahead. Backpacking for me is about enjoying your outdoor time and relax. About slowing down and not speeding up.
@PhoenixGenesis
6 ай бұрын
Yes, agree with you. Fellow hammock hiker here. However, need a foam pad minimum when when there are no hangable trees available.
@stevanoutdoor
6 ай бұрын
@@PhoenixGenesis Agree. It does depend on where you're going. And there are also places where you definitely don't want to sleep on the ground.
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