@amarmot3635
The bear spray needs to be able to be activated without removing it from its carrier. So a chest rig is best. Just aim your body and fire. REI has the chest rig. 55 year Alaskan hiker here.
@yukonpeter
Griz vs Black Bear might as well be different species from different planets. I've always treated black bears as annoying dogs: throw rocks, bang pans, chase, yodel, whatever. Griz... oh man. I've lived in Griz country for over 25 years and every time I see one my hair stands on end. I've never gotten used to these beast and they add a layer of anxiety that is ever present when moving thru their territory. You don't throw rocks at a Griz. You pray. It is all about fate. As Doug Peacock famously said: "it ain't a wilderness unless there is a critter out there that can kill and eat you". A lot of us in the North also carry air horns. I'd put one of those on your other should strap, especially in you are starting in the Glacier National Park area. They don't weigh anything and are damn effective. Cook and eat before you reach your camp. Just saying...
@TheLeedgelodge
Just remember bear spray isn't like bug spray. You spray the BEAR ;]
@ComradeNags
I was telling some coworkers about a hike I was going to do (now done) in bear country. They asked REPEATEDLY if I was gonna bring a gun. They did not believe me when I said 1) guns have weight 2) Black bears can be bullied. I did run across two black bears. One ran as soon as it saw me. The other I got scary close to. I was listening to the Outdoor Evolutions podcast (honest truth, Vanlife episode) and did not notice this guy chilling in the ditch next to me. We locked eyes maybe 10 feet away from eachother, I screamed he bolted. Good times.
@jonallenoutside
Maybe you can put some of that bear spray into the cold-soaked cous-cous to give it a bit of flavor.
@joecox2877
Bear spray is like insurance its not worth a crap unless you need it. But omg how thankful you are that you have both if needed lol
@smallberries
Absolutely smart to carry bear spray if you're going into grizzly bear country. Odds are you won't see one or need the spray, but it will take a huge mental load off. Did a trip up near Banff a few years back with a small group and we had two cans for five people. Lead and caboose carried the spray bottles and it was perfect
@kdavis4910
CDT for the triple crown 👑. Congratulations on 300,000 subs man.
@markbenedict3279
On the Befree filter, I just finished a 9 day canoe (150 miles) on the Missouri river (lots of silt) . A company "Dualpacks" makes a sediment pre-filter for the BeFree Katadyn and I tested it and now I'm a fan, it really really works for silt, just ordered more from Amazon.
@JustinOutdoors
Really sounds like the PNT - I'll keep the GDT warm for you this summer!
@GroovyCachinDude
Excited about the Therm-a-Rest improved valve and the sun hoody. Personally I haven't used a Therm-a-Rest pad in years; I've switched over to Klymit Static V2 as my go-to pad.
@baysword
Picked up some Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Convertible Pants. I was telling the wife how much I liked them and she bought me another pair in a different color. Now they are part of my outdoors/RV lifestyle.
@axwis
Congrats to 300.000 Subscribers! Have fun with the summer hike! Good review as always. Can't wait for the full gear list. Always interesting to see how it 'evolves' :)
@kocronashi
Thanks sharing about the LiteAF Hipbelt! I recently upgraded my daypack (no hipbelt) but after a couple day hikes with a heavier load (comfort items and more snacks), it was digging into my shoulders and I found I do need a hipbelt. Been looking online for another pack b/c I thought the only removable hip belt options were the one-piece ones that go through a sleeve (which my new pack didn't have). Glad to learn of the LiteAF Hipbelt! I just ordered one and can't wait for it's arrival. I like my daypack and if this works out, I'm happy to be able to keep using it with the add-on :D
@billblakely9965
Darwin, I've been following you for years and enjoy all your content. I live in western Canada, a very few miles from grizzly country and where, this spring, two unfortunate souls were killed in two seperate grizzly attacks. I have spent 50 years hiking in the Canadian Rockies and been bluff charged twice! I noticed in the very short clip of the bear spray in your shoulder harness that it was snugged tight in the holder. You MUST be able to pull it from the holder without any fiddling around...you could have a very few seconds to use the spray!
@shofarox4037
There is a "topic" that among the hiking community it's kinda lost or not thinking of because it's kinda thought for bushcraft but in my opinion it's a tool that goes with just any outdoors activity... and that it's THE KNIFE... or some sort of multitool useful to many things like processing and carving wood to eather fire or carving branches for replacing gear that hikers may break or loose like a trekking pole to walk or for the tent, an spoon or an spatula to cook or eat, a shovel for the cat hole, etc. So probably could something to add in your gear but mostly for some topic for next video. Cheers.
@StepAnotherMile
"Hey Darwin, it's guys" still my favorite line 😂
@tanyand
Don't forget to check the squeeze before you go. .. Found out water would no longer go through mine while on a trip after it sat in quarantine for the last year. Luckily I has my BeFree with me.
@papajeff5486
Just added the Soto Thermostack Cook Set Combo. Hoping it will be a perfect light cook set. Thank you for sharing your gear changes. I always look for your gear sets because your explanations are so thorough. Be safe. Texas
@DarwinOnthetrail