Favorite Hiking Gear

14:38 Remember that gear isn't the most important thing about hiking
14:59 Q&A Streams
15:09 Watching your silent hiking videos
15:43 2022 Hiking Trip Schedule
16:10 Hiking Videos with my Puppy Sasha

[Michael-qrjv]

You made me fall in love with hiking. I can't wait to start exploring and walking through the mountains of my country. Greetings from Greece!

[WhoIsJonHarris]

Nice update Kraig. I know these videos aren't your favorite to make but many of us respect and value your perspective and process. It can be a little overwhelming, especially on the video side of things, and you clear things up nicely. Here are a few things I learned from this video.

0:18 HIKING/BACKPACKING

1. 1:35 Sleeping bag liners are key and the type doesn't matter.
2. 2:00 You might have a small hole in your sleep pad but covering it in soapy water will make small bubbles and you can find the hole quick.
3. 4:21 Wilderness wipes are crucial for cleanliness. All surfaces, crevices, and orifices will appreciate.
4. 4:58 An umbrella might not look cool BUT it will keep you cool and not just dry.
5. 8:25 You've caused major damage to your ass but it's been repaired and still functional.
6. 9:00 You might be a Brooks fanboy at this point. But they obviously have earned your respect.

10:08 MEMBER PERKS (I'm a proud member mind you)
10:41 CAMERA GEAR (the question that never stops asking)

7. 10:57 You've ditched the big 16-35 2.8 G Master and have moved to using a PRIME lens
8. 11:16 Talking about the uses of Aperture settings to get a certain look (it took forever to figure this out)
9. 12:18 you can see that the Joby 3k head has replaced the other original head on your tripod (never thought to take the old one off)
10. 12:44 this will be my next purchase. I've had the weight of the camera pull the head right over many times and it's taken a spill.
11. 13:34 I bought the first version of this battery a couple years ago. An absolute lifesaver.
12. 14:27 THE ULTIMATE KRAIGO GEAR LIST to convince yourself you can have everything you need to be just like Kraig.
13. 15:08 Kraig wants to watch you hike too.
14. 16:10 Kraig finally might get to take his own puppo on a hiking trip. Let the other trail dogs be jealous.
15. 16:29 Watch Kraig play video games.
16. 16:58 Bite Size versions of Mr. Adams
17. 17:24 Ole Kraig might have finally caved to trash social media.
18. 17:44 Kraig is still holding strong on keeping his Instagram but don't bet your crypto account on it.

Thank you Kraig for this overview. I look forward to you NOT going full Winter Kraig ever again.

[MrDetloebskeliv]

A little deflated in the morning is probably due to the air inside cools down and thus is less in volume :) happens when you use your breath to inflate it - so unless it gets worse, wouldnt be worried - just physics at work :)

[fmc]

I never listen to gear videos. But i went through it all. Good tone, relaxing voice, good product descriptions. Great job. Tks

[pcott]

Thank you so much for everything you post, it has truly changed my life. I have always loved the outdoors and I have an adventurous spirit, but I didn’t have the confidence to get out there and hike by myself. In the course of the last few months, I got off the couch, moved to Arizona, and have now been hiking at least one hike per week, trying to level up the intensity of the hike each week. One day I hope to do some of the harder hikes you have done, especially summiting large mountains. Oh, and also, my golden retriever loves watching your videos too, she’ll watch them for hours. She is my amazing hiking buddy. 🙂

[gustavomaiaa]

14:04 this must be one of the best shots that i ever seen in my hole life, i could easily live in that moment

[eric]

Thanks for the video! I always enjoy seeing these types of videos to learn what gear works well for experienced hikers and might also work well for me.

[tristanmagnuson]

Thank you for entertainment, tips, and a good time!! Don’t stop ❤

[BjornarFrantzen]

Listened to lotr in the tent on my last hike. Such a comforting voice. Love it.

[solukhumbu]

i like how you present your videos, very less ego fat, simple, chill and to the point. really reflects what drew me towards, hiking and backpacking/

[cindella]

This was the first video I’ve seen of yours, but I really appreciated your attitude toward sharing your gear list with us (and also the way you talked about where you exist on the internet at the end). It really felt like you were intending to share rather than influence, which is nice to see.

[joshpeterson]

Word of advice on the Katadyn filters, They are probably good for most people, but if you are in a spot where the water has a lot of tannins from conifers or something, it gets clogged and slows down really quick. Here in Minnesota, I've found it is much better to use a Sawyer squeeze because the back flushing system cleans the filter fibers much better than the Katadyn. If you are in the mountains, I;m sure the water is mostly tannin free, so this is not a concern for everyone.

[nooonaame]

nice instructive video. good editing and lots of info, i would suggest maybe adding the prices next to every item when you talk about it

[farc]

These videos and the talks after the hikes are so calming

[OmniumGroup]

You’re the reason I summited Mt. Marcy, and started this addiction. Thank you

[gdoldays]

Spray your fully inflated pad with soapy dish water, press & prod sections till you see bubbles. Repair area. This method works for car tire deflation issues also.

[SurenAghabekyan]

7:28 is an amazing scene, should have kept going longer!!

[michaelgoehringer]

@Kraig Adams: Regarding 2:09
Put the sleeping pad under water. Then you see where a hole is.

[Tazzy]

My first video of yours! I'm from the Adirondacks but live in the desert, have done hardly any hiking but I am loving your vids regardless. Love the dogs that come along!

[nightshade]

Would love to see a video of you packing/prepping for a trip. Interesting to see how everything breaks down and fits. :)