2024 NEW Gear That I Am Curious About

Mystery Ranch suspension sucked for me. I had a Bozeman Terraplane back in the 90s and it was incredible, but those packs weren’t one size fits all “adjustable”.

Something neat about MysteryRanch and their packs, they give HUGE discounts to outdoor professionals. When I was a backpacking guide one of my colleagues got 50% off of MysteryRanch packs. That actually makes their packs a fantastic detail if you're in a relevant industry. Another one of my buddies works in a climbing gym and is eligible for the same discount.

What shirt are you wearing, Justin? Looks super cozy

How’s it do getting to your back teeth

I want a pot lid! Please make it! I will buy it!

좋은 정보 감사해요! ❤

Toothbrush looks wild and the pillow and tent very cool. The giant pack looks like a 90s throwback when huge packs were in vogue. Or something you give to your buddy; they carry it all, you remain ultrlight. 😂. Wonder if a finger toothbrush would work too. 🤔

No need for that fake background to show backpacks. Just film it in front of anything else. :)

I mean the software made background. It is weird on the eyes, the edges are cut off as well - like the strings etc.

It is fine if you show the backpack in front of the cheap contrast looking fabric.

Justin, my good sir. Do U have a use for “down pants”? Are they for camp site & tent use only, or do U hike in down pants?

I want that lid more than anything else

You got the blue octa cruiser! I hope they bring that color back. Love my alpha cruiser from them but I ordered a 120 gsm senchi one for colder weather mid layer. Very interested to see how that one works

Top Secret gear😅😂😅😂

I considered the tooth brush as a SL(Stupid Light) item

You mean there's gear that I've got before you ever recommended it?! 😉 😂 I got a Kakwa 55 last year so that I have more carry capacity when I have my dog with me. She has her own pack, but she's small and can't carry a whole lot! She carries some of her food, and I carry her sleep system and more food. I really like the hip belt on this pack. And it carries really well.

I'm going to have to take a look at those socks! They look pretty cool.

“Ultra” light has gone stupid.

Wow loving that lid!!!

For the record, the Alpha Direct (Mesh) products perform best when worn underneath an "outer garment". Alpha Direct socks? .....there's gonna be Alpha Direct everything soon.....🤣

I just ordered their socks! Bonus, they're a matching color to my top & bottom (camp pj's). Fantastic gear! What gsm are the pants/socks that you're testing?

Came here for the pot lid. Leaving disappointed.

Hello sir, I just wanted to give you some helpful criticism. Obviously, you do what you want - it’s your channel! But I do know a thing about holding attention with people and…

Well, the use of your green screen is very… distracting. I would recommend learning how to do proper green screening or don’t do it at all. I think what would be helpful is your backgrounds - they’re too blurry so it takes the viewer out of the video and now they can bounce off the video.

If I were you, I’d look at the analytics of your videos and verify if people are bouncing off at the times of the green screen. This would help you decide whether or not the information I’m giving you is accurate or not.

For all reality knows, the green screen effect is okay and nobody bounces off during those times. And that’s wonderful. Good. My info was useless and it means you’re doing a fantastic job.

I know each time I saw the green screen, I kept wanting to bounce off and the only reason why I stayed is because my curiousity of the items overpowered my will to bounce off so I stayed.

Hope this was helpful.

I want that lid Justin! Shut up and take my money!!! lol

Excited for the T100 review as an MR fan

the pot lid looks like a similar one to the Japanese branded one you can buy. Very cool lid that fits on the 750ml toak.

Of course there's a pillow in the new gear 😂😂

hey Justin, what hike is that in the opening shot?

bru that toothbrush is so jank why not just use a ul brush from ggg

I’m really keen on the Big Agnes Rapide SL. Hopefully you’ll have a good experience with it. I’ve been looking at this pad and the Tensor for quite sometime. I had hoped the zoom at it all but I have read a few not so favourable reviews.

Thanks dude... I always enjoy. 👴

Is the pillow out now? I’m desperate to try and find a nice big pillow as I’m a side sleeper

SkyGoat - That's my new go-to for mid layer warmth. Plus, the maker's HQ is right here near Breck, CO. Very similar to that UL fabric...made from recycled plastic bottles. Its below zero in Colorado today and this SkyGoat is a perfect UL hoodie for errands around town, plus goes well with my SpeedGoats that Justin told me about :) (I'm new to this whole hiking gear community)

The Rapide is significantly warmer than the Zoom. I would put it somewhat warmer than the Tensor and the Xlite. It’s good down to just below freezing by itself, and with a CCF pad like the Gossamer Gear 1/8” inch pad under it and appropriate insulation, I’ve taken the Rapide to the teens (F°) and been comfortable. Highly recommend it.

Mystery Ranch, like most hunting geared packs, are overbuilt ie unnecessarily heavy. For 100L, that's actually not unreasonable, but still a lot of weight. My Kuiu hunting pack is 60L, under 4 lbs, can pack out a deer, and rides much more comfortable than other brands I've tested. It's also big enough for me to camp for a week and has a sling for my rifle. But at under 4 lbs at that size, my hunting pack easily doubles for backpacking. Any hunters out there, I'd recommend looking into Kuiu first.

Looking forward to your review of the Kakwa!!

Picked up a Rapide in 2023 and it's the only reason I am able to leave the hammock at home. Hearing that they changed the insulation now makes me think I was a year early pulling the trigger, but I'm still super happy with it.

I want that lid

You'll love the Kakwa 55... been on several trips with it in hot and cold climates... rides super nice and is very durable.

That teeth brush on the end of long spoon is (at least for me) the exact spot, where the line between UltraLight and StupidLight is acrossed. 😀

How much gear do ultralight backpackers use up over a lifetime? If you just went a bit heavier you could get stuff that lasts and leave less trash in the garbage.

Mystery Ranch packs are so heavy. Surely with the Alpha Direct socks you’d have to layer them with other socks? And would they actually work like the tops for moisture management? As you’re compressing them by stepping on them and having them inside shoes / boots, not like something on your upper body. That toothbrush head is super dumb too - one slip of the hand and your gums will get torn open by the metal spoon / fork handle.

I think the Unightie would qualify as a curious item Justin. How can I interest you in testing it out?

I’ve got the old Rapide SL and it’s fantastic! Thinking about getting one for the wife, but I’m hesitant about the new model. Looking forward to your thoughts on this new version.

i cant wait for the lid!

What the heck, where is the pot lid!
😅

Did you think about the Big Wild 95 pack from Superior Wilderness Designs? I have one on order… it’s less than half the weight…

I’m so excited for the lid!

$900.00 for a 3 person tent!! You must be out of your mind!!! Definitely not for us ‘regular’ folks ….

Any timeline for the pot lid?

Anything new on the pot lid?

I want the potlid, where can i buy it