New gear for the PCT and new merchandise!

Some gear I've gotten in New Zealand for the PCT, including possum/merino gloves & socks, injinji socks, a new camera, and new hats - that I'll also be selling!

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Californian traveling the world and living in New Zealand. Here to share adventures and give you tips about travel, culture, language, and life.

[hicktownguy]

good tip for loading your back pack is to put the heavy stuff on top and light stuff in the bottom, takes the pressure of your back👍👍

[Unifyhandmade]

Since you have family in Cali, what if you pay a family member or friend to make and ship your orders here so that US peeps can order them and not have to worry too much about the shipping. You can ship all the materials in bulk to the US--and who ever is processing orders here can do the rest!

[CarolynsRVLife]

I was trying to decide if I should take my Canon G7x on the trail or buy a different camera. I think you talked me into taking my Canon. Thanks for the video and good luck.

[thatsrich]

I'm getting excited for you! I have now been in Bangkok for 4 days! Everything worked out exactly as planned and I am now completely location independent. Really digging how cheap it is here. What a change from Los Angeles. Still trying to learn this whole digital nomad thing, but I am getting better everyday. Since I can't really have a normal daily routine, I just need to figure out how to work things out so I have time for my investing and making my vlogs. I guess it will just take a while to adapt to the constantly changing environment around me. I made it work in the car, so will just take time! Can't wait for your trip! Going to be so cool! Cool merch too! Cheers!

[BigDukeX]

Saying it here and now Nick..., there will be lots of “Pack Envy” starting Day 1 and all the way to the finish! 😎😎😎

[TheWallaceReboot]

That pack looks cool, I'm intrigued. I'm appreciating the closure on the hat and you're too cute in the beanie.

[soupyb]

Yesss! Patches! I love them! And now we’re camera twins! I heard about the dust issues and ordered this lens filter adapter from amazon. It attaches to the front of the lens barrel, and you can put a 52mm UV filter on it. The extra perk is you can change the filter to CPL or neutral density to get other types of shots since now you’re bringing an actual camera! 😁

[Lauren_aida]

I died when you slyly walked across the screen saying “this is the best part” 🤣 So excited about the patches!

[murphyjoanna]

Mueller hut! Stairs to heaven! Although feels like stairs to hell when you are doing them!!! If there is a lot of snow listening to all the avalanches (nowhere near you...) is really cool!! Especially going through the valley bit. Def interested in hats, cap for hiking and beanie for mt hutt, I am local to christchurch so I would even say I can pick them up to save cost and carbon factor!! Save the world and all that jazz :-)

[r.kolunen]

YAY for the wilderness first aid course! if it is a WAFA (by Wilderness Medical Association), it is absolutely brilliant!

[dangoesoutdoors]

Awesome to see the gear coming together. Was great to meet Nick on Saturday too 😀

[Mtnsunshine]

Sweet new camera! I've been looking for a good trail camera, too, so will look for the same sale you found. 👍

[johneason]

Hi, you maybe here in California right now while I'm watching this. Go east of San Diego to Anza Borrego desert state park. The wildflower superbloom is going on. I just got back from there it is FANTASTIC, GORGEOUS!!!
ENJOY you visit

[christinewinterton]

I have those Injinji socks use them with a woollen pair works well, my husband has that pack it's guiding light isn't it? Aarn packs are amazing.

[professorsogol]

If you want to by gear made (mostly) in NZ by NZers, check out Ground Effect in Christchurch. Admittedly, they are cyclists not hikers but the base layers and rain gear is effective for many different outdoor activities. In fact, the long tail in the back often found in cycling clothing might actually be advantageous over the shorter back seen in general outdoor wear designs.

[Roundy]

Mueller Hut nice !! You're going to hate the sight of steps/stairs by the time you finish that !!

[michaelb]

I use Injinji socks and Darn Toughs, but not together. Which I use depends on what weight and sock length I want for a given trip (I've got the long Injinjis like you, short Injinji running socks, and the Darn toughs are in between), but I have never felt the need to wear another sock over the Injinjis.

[kimsumsoon]

You​'re inspired​ me.​ I​ am​ trying to​ escape​ from​ my​ comfort zone and​ I​ got​ inspiration​ from​ your​ channel.​ Waiting​ for​ your​ new​ VDO.​ Keep​ doing​ this​ kind​ of​ great​ thing.​ May​ I​ ask​ your​ reccommdation about​ Milford​ Track​ which​ I​ plan​ to​ go​ next​ year?

[KristinHartleyy]

have you used the markII yet? i’m sure you have. do you like it?
i was so excited to get mine and then ended up using the original more lol.

[lc]

Mari.. Would reccomend visiting Central Oregon (Bend) on your way through the PCT.. Ashland as well.. Keep up the Adventure!