I bought a Medium Sea to Summit compression dry sack to put my Katabatic Flex 15 quilt in. The sack holds 14L and compresses down to 4.5L. This video compares the original stuff sack with the quilt in it to the Sea to Summit compressed dry sack with the quilt compressed. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMPWIAhslxg

This is my first shakedown hike after having a quadruple bypass in 2021. It went well but I'll tell you even though I have been walking and hiking local trails, my muscles are SO SORE! This is Day 1 of 2 of my 18+ mile hike on the Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney, Michigan. It's a mountain bike trail in the clockwise direction and a hiking/backpacking trail in the counterclockwise direction. The trail is designated "Difficult". I don't think it's quite as hard as the Appalachian Trail but there are spots where the ups are pretty steep. I did find some things that need tweaking; namely my water filtration system and my umbrella setup on my pack. Nothing like an all day rain to test your rain system. But that was Day 2 of the hike. Hope you enjoy it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty5uDFAzV6Y

December 1, 2019 Gear test and lavalier PM10 mic test. It works great. If you get a Zpacks pack cover, I do NOT recommend clipping it to the carbon fiber rods on the back of the Zpacks Arc Haul backpack. You will need pliers to remove them or hand muscles of steel. Instead, attach them to the black load lifter straps that you pull on. That way, you can slip them off the straps without pliers. This was a good learning experience. Also, I found another clip tied to an elastic cord on the cover at the other end. The video Zpacks has showing how to attach it is not very good. I'm sure after I do this a few times, it will be easier. Affiliate Links to Gear (Note: I might make a penny or two if you use my links but you will NOT pay more for the product.) Movo PM10 Lavalier Microphone and Lapel Microphone for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Other Smartphones - Easy Clip on Microphone Perfect for Recording a Podcast, Vlog, Interview, YouTube: https://amzn.to/2LyqYxa If you would like to help support or sponsor my thru-hike, I would certainly appreciate it. Links to products I'm using on my thru-hike are on my web site HERE http://www.jldr.com/ohtour/?page_id=982 Note: These are affiliate links. There is no extra cost to you for clicking on them. Make sure you order your size! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP6XS1aBC8A

I-75 in Michigan is being rebuilt. This is how they pour a new lane. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pehxa4mHT7U