Thread: Scientific Gear Testing: My Outdoors - testing the backpacking gear myths

Stephen at My Outdoors has an excellent playlist on Scientific Gear Testing. His background is in product development and it shows through in how he tests gear.

Here's the link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...J1iXjodtIoZktb

A few of my favourites:

Trekking Pole versus Free Standing Tents in High Winds
https://youtu.be/9CcW6MwSWqY?si=QrXFP6LPX8_95e88

Truth About Wet Down Jackets (comparing down to synthetic jackets)
https://youtu.be/FLwRRF2rhNw?si=it_csqbUMMB9Waly

Proof you don't need a tent footprint
https://youtu.be/HAw8c7NLL_I?si=VqROlmqdyHHJKajT

The scam outdoor brands don't want you to know (Goretex)
https://youtu.be/1r6rxWvZdho?si=tCz6OBneTdqjSYge

Some good content - his Goretex video was part of what convinced me to focus on making my jacket actually waterproof rather than worrying about 'breathability'.

Will watch later, thanks for posting

Some good content from the half dozen or so vids I watched

I haven't tried the Nikwax down treatment for jackets but I can vouch for the Nikwax waterproofing treatment for leather boots, the stuff works well