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[jjhikespa]

I love my Jetboil and I have never spilled a pot of boiling water on me due to the locking feature of the system, a very important safety feature in the backcountry. Most of your choices are a pass for me which just emphasizes how everyone has their own preferences and priorities in choosing their gear.

[TH-spxw]

Years ago I bought a cheap 2lb chair from Amazon for about $25. Last year I bought the Flexlite from REI on sale at $60. I found it to be unstable. So I took the base from my Amazon chair and put the flexlite seat onto that and now I have a REALLY comfy and sturdy 1.5lb chair.

[willeverett]

My wife and I are set on our gear, with no need to buy anything soon. Yet here I am watching the whole video. I love your content. Thanks for all your work you do for this community!

[nilredowski]

2:46 I have a jetboil and i've been using it for over 3 years on different hikes. I highly recommend.

[bjf]

I love my Jetboil stash. I got it on sale for under $100 a few years ago, and it's super efficient, fairly lightweight, and has a bunch of features I really appreciate like the fact that the pot "locks" in to the burner, dramatically reducing the likelihood of spills. It's not perfect, but it's a nice balance of weight and features for me.

[blisterbill]

Jetboil owner for a long time. I started using it on a 500 mile section hike of the AT in 2006. Never had a problem with it and I always got more boiled water for each can of fuel. I’ve used other brands and stoves. Gonna keep my jet oil.

[tylerslater]

The tarp tent double rainbow DW 2023 fits two wide pads and is only ~2.5 lbs. Can be made fully free standing w/ trekking poles too if you need to pitch on rock or in a place where you can’t stake it out well.

[rimfirejunkie]

Another JetBoil lover here. Paired with a Maxpedition 12x5 pouch I can carry the Flash, spare canister of fuel, some spices utensils etc and keep it all protected.

[brucefehr]

I have used the Klymit V multiple times in 20 F weather, always stayed warm.

[GeorgeBeck]

Thank you for your advice on the MSR Freelite 2. If the only thing you can find wrong with the tent is water off the rain fly (which is easily solved with a slap) then this must make it the best semi freestanding tent in the world !!! I'm gunna buy it and just give it a good slap now and then 🙂

[elflakeador]

Ive had my jetboil flash for over 13 years now and I find it to be of excellent quality and doesnt feel cheap at all. Feels extremely rugged and has stood the test of time

[ESCAPETheGreatOutdoors]

I use a Klymit insulated static V on a regular basis down to 0°C where based on my personal experiences the limit is reached. I on my behalf would still recommend the static V down to 5°C without any hesitation making it a decent affordable lightweight small packing 3-season sleeping pad.

[e-milk]

I use Jetboiler for serious hiking and MSR Windburner for family hikes. My Jetboiler is 5 years old and I love it. It is so light and fast and small gas consumption. One gas container for 9 days when I am alone. Windburner use a lots of gas but it is better for cooking.

[Maritimer]

Another option for a camping chair I have, and have had for years is the Sportneer, I believe it's like a Chinese knock off of the expensive one you have, but I beat the heck out of it and its probably 6+ years old now, still holds up good. Thanks for the video. Cheers !

[f.de.ruyter]

And here i am not complaining about my hardware tarp with holes in it and having a blast

[TFBlack-ixcs]

I understand your points with the jetboil but I can say I had one for 7 years and 2 deployments with the Marines and still use it to this day while doing storm work for the power company. I’m sure there are better options but it has served me well

[mikekingswood]

Nice to see unbiased reviews! I sometimes wonder if the people who design outdoor kits, actually do any of these activities 🤔 One of my bugbears, is tents with a door that falls inwards, especially during rain.

[Minette]

5'7 110 lbs woman here who is always freezing (I sleep in a wool hat even during summer camping) and I never had an issue with the Klymit V's heat rating. Been getting my best trail sleep with it actually! however i use a sleeping bag, not a quilt.

[mr_cleaner_upper]

I have a Freelite2…. When I grab the zipper to open up, I give it a few pulls, the water drips off the door and I open the door and no water enters. It isn’t an issue at all.

I’ve done this same thing in every tent I’ve ever owned (because I am tall and always brush against the fly getting in and out) to minimize water getting on me.

I am gobsmacked reviewers have not figured out this one simple trick.