Backpack woes are over! Thank you Kymit and Go2outfitters!

Yes that's right! My issues with my backpack have been resolved! Gary over at Go2outfitters saw my post and immediately contacted the Klymit rep Tanner. From there they sent me a new pack in Damascus that just arrived! The new one has thicker shoulder straps and stronger seams. Very happy with the level of customer service Klymit has shown me! Thank you Go2outfitters and Klymit! The level of support some gear companies and retailers show to hikers is very impressive.

Yes I'm wearing a tye dye Dollywood sweater and an elementary school gym outfit. They were loaner clothes while I was doing laundry.

Gear Video and List!

Hey everyone!

    So I spent the last 3 hours double and triple checking my gear and cramming it into suitcases! Finally got my video up explaining my gear. Sorry about the length but I wanted to get through everything. I posted a link to my gear spreadsheet below which breaks it down in either grams, ounces, kg, or pounds. Fantastic site for putting together your pack and experimenting with different gear.

Pack weight before food and water is 17.95 lbs. (Base weight)
Pack weight after food and water is 25.82 lbs. (Pack weight)
Total weight including everything I'm wearing and trekking poles is 31.31lbs. (Skin-out weight)

If you have any questions about a piece of gear I didn't explain thoroughly enough just let me know in the comments!

I also wanted to mention a couple pieces of gear I forgot to include:
My Pedco Cellpod. Its a mounting bracket which holds my iPhone that hooks into a tiny tripod that can attach to my trekking pole for picture and video taking. Weighs 3oz. Description & Image here.
My Go2Outfitters hat that I'm wearing in the video.

Most of the gear I have (and more!) can be purchased at Go2Outfitters.

Jordans Gear List Breakdown at Geargrams.com

Gear Review: Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles

Trekking poles at the Conner preserve in Land O lakes, FL.

I was fortunate enough to obtain a pair of trekking poles from the great people over at Cascade Mountain Tech. I received the carbon fiber quick lock cork handled poles. I must say these are fantastic poles and one of my favorite pieces of gear. I love them so much I had to go get a trekking pole tent! The model shown in the picture is coming in 2016.

Lets talk features:

• Cork Handles that will shape to your hand over time and prevent blisters.
• Quick lock snaps that make height adjustment reliable and easy.
• Very comfortable wrist strap.
• Lightweight Carbon fiber construction- under a pound for the pair.
• Lots of accessories: tungsten carbide tip, snow and mud baskets, rubber cap for general hiking, and boot tips!

These poles have everything I have ever wanted in a pair of trekking poles! They definitely compete with the huge brands that sell a similar product for $100-$200.

Now the best part. The price.
Quick Lock Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: $49.99
Twist Lock Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles: $39.99
And I have heard of even cheaper prices on these at some Costco's!
Google some other popular brands of trekking poles and you'll find that these prices can't be beat!

I definitely recommend this product. Great for the first timer as well as the experienced backpacker.