Why I Haven't Been Making Hiking Gear Videos

Описание: Recently I was included in a video by ‪@rootsandpeaks‬ about his favorite hiking / backpacking YouTube creators. I thought the video was well done and of course it was nice to be included. In the video he gives a brief description about the channel and mentions that I haven't made a gear video in quite some time and have essentially moved to on trail videos exclusively. That summary is very accurate. I have only made about couple of videos that even mention gear in the last 3.5 or so years. In this video I wanted to explain why that is

Check out the video by routes and peaks here:    • Top 10 Hiking & Backpacking Content Creato...  

Some of the gear I usually use listed below

HMG Southwest 2400 https://bit.ly/3TZe9hH or https://bit.ly/3KqlDXB
HMG Southwest 3400 https://bit.ly/3M8RhKu or https://bit.ly/40YvucR
Granite Gear Crown 60 https://bit.ly/3lU3Lv7 or https://amzn.to/40RnFWc
HMG Shoulder Pocket https://bit.ly/3ZAPWzd
Altaplex https://zpacks.com/products/altaplex-...
Copper Spur HV UL2 https://bit.ly/3KrBNA3 or https://amzn.to/40QgmOA
Xmid 1p https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-2p
Solplex (mostly retired)    • Zpacks Solplex Tent | Setup and Initial Im...  
Thermarest Xlite https://bit.ly/3KsYfcj or https://amzn.to/40W6lzi
Thermarest Xtherm Max https://bit.ly/3ZFIBON or https://amzn.to/3U2FejW
Nemo Switchback https://bit.ly/3U4N90b or https://amzn.to/40xWjVb
⅛” Thinlite Foam Pad https://www.gossamergear.com/products...
EE Revelation 20 L/W https://bit.ly/40QMmlE
EE Convert 0 L/Extra Wide https://bit.ly/3TZIdK1
Polar Ranger -20 Long https://bit.ly/3MiwCDM or https://amzn.to/3ztCeDP
EE Torrid Hood https://bit.ly/3lYi8OX
Trekology Pillow https://bit.ly/3zoQKfR or https://amzn.to/3Uiawnf
Sawyer Squeeze https://bit.ly/3K0iVH7 or https://amzn.to/3U16L5g
Toaks Titanium Pot https://bit.ly/40BoTFt or https://amzn.to/3nDCNYW
Long Spoon https://bit.ly/3MsqCsz or https://amzn.to/3zoUlKT
CMT CF Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/42X7Zm9
Nitecore NU25 https://amzn.to/3K4bK0D
Nitecore NB10000 https://amzn.to/3nDKDSm
Trowel https://amzn.to/3m3B3rB or https://bit.ly/40rjDnH
Zoleo Satellite Comm https://bit.ly/40Mu6Ko or https://amzn.to/3ZC4C1c
MSR Pocket Rocket https://bit.ly/3nyE2bL or https://amzn.to/3MdVn47
Pack Cover https://dutchwaregear.com/product/wat...
Pack Liner https://www.gossamergear.com/products...

Clothing (typical 3 season carry)

Rain Skirt https://zpacks.com/products/vertice-r...
EE Copperfield Pants https://bit.ly/42WURNZ
EE Torrid Jacket https://bit.ly/3Mbpt8y
OR Sun Hat https://bit.ly/3K1HOSB or https://amzn.to/3nEYaJu
Buff http://amzn.to/2hSXv22
OR Sun Gloves http://bit.ly/2r1TGiy or https://amzn.to/376HPAq
Patagonia R1 Hoody https://bit.ly/40D4D6g or https://bit.ly/3KqZadb
Patagonia Leggings https://bit.ly/3m0QVeu
S2S Bug Headnet https://bit.ly/42T7OIF or https://amzn.to/40VWvxE
Columbia Silver Ridge Shirt https://bit.ly/3KrZ0lS or https://amzn.to/40WXBsX
REI Shorts https://bit.ly/4307zeF
REI Pants https://bit.ly/40PJLch
ExOfficio Underwear https://amzn.to/3U4QBb9
SB Compression Socks https://amzn.to/3K5nVdj
Altra Lone Peak Shoes https://bit.ly/3KshBhw or https://amzn.to/3U4wxFQ

Gear used to film this video

Lumix S5ii https://bhpho.to/3XQiHIV or https://amzn.to/3pMB458
Panasonic 16-35 f4 https://bhpho.to/3KoLEqq or https://amzn.to/3Mgch2h
Rode Video Micro https://bhpho.to/3zqO1mj or https://amzn.to/3K6MUx6
Peak Design Carbon Fiber Tripod https://bhpho.to/40Rjnhy or https://amzn.to/3nGSOgZ
Freewell Variable ND Filters https://bhpho.to/40WZyph or https://amzn.to/42U2tRr
Filmed in v-log - 6k 24 4.2.0 10 bit

Full disclosure - The links in this description are more than likely affiliate links. This means if you click on one of these links and make a purchase I make a commission from that sale. As much as I love money, I would highly suggest giving yourself at least 48 hours before any purchase decision and asking yourself “Do I really need this?”. I hope more times than not, you find yourself saying “I Definitely do NOT need this”. If you find yourself still in need, shop around and find the best deal for your money.

Please note that I am not recommending any of the gear seen in any of my videos. The gear I use is what I have found works best for me at the time period I am using it. I have come to these gear choices through vast levels of trial, error, and experimenting with gear out on trail.

Gear, clothing, footwear, etc. are not one style works for all. Do as much research as you can, try out things in person if able, and make the best informed purchase decision for YOU. Do not buy gear just because it worked for, was showcased by, or recommended by someone on YouTube