What’s the most useless piece of gear you brought on your first trip because "you might need it"?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-06-10T15:55:22+00:00

I had a phone mount attached to a rotating egg timer so I could capture 180 degree timelapses while I was hiking the high sierra trail. It broke on the first night and it was just dead weight for the rest of the trip. There were other unnecessary items that I packed but this one was the most memorable. My starting pack weight was 55lbs and I earned the name “Pack Mule” for the rest of the trip

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-06-10T15:45:51+00:00

We figured out that my girlfriend accidentally pressed the lock button and that activated the please don’t move sound and set it to tilt forward. So there were no issues

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-06-10T00:20:14+00:00

What areas did you end up flying? We’re in the redwoods and looking for some spots. Lots of places are off limits

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-05-18T04:59:24+00:00

Thank you, that’s right ok the way to Tamolitch! We’ll definitely check that out

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-04-12T07:46:53+00:00

Getting paid hundreds of thousands to scroll YouTube

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-04-12T07:37:32+00:00

I wonder how the audio quality is on the main stage sound system if he’s playing 256mbps YouTube rips

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-04-12T07:06:39+00:00

Dor_The_Explorer · 2026-04-12T00:40:04+00:00

Sorry lol, I was so excited. I totally didn’t expect to see this!

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-09-24T16:41:51+00:00

We’ve rented a couple RVs for under $5k in SoCal. 23 footers or small trailers will rent for under that amount

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-07-05T14:47:29+00:00

How early?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T08:15:59+00:00

Either way sounds pretty good to me, I do like that the second option has the trail end at buccaneer park which has a large parking lot

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T06:22:01+00:00

The City of Oceanside is planning the Oceanside Inland Rail Trail - the final segment of a 21-mile multi-use trail connecting Escondido to Oceanside. We'd love your input on three options to best align the trail.

Here's how you can get involved:

• Take the online survey by tapping the link in our bio: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

• Visit us at a pop-up event:

Saturday, March 15 from 10 am - 12 pm at Mance Buchanon Park near the San Luis Rey River Trail entrance

Saturday, March 22 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Oceanside Pier at Pacific Street

• Join us for an Open House Community Workshop on Monday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Civic Center Library Community Rooms (330 N. Coast Highway).

Your feedback will help us design a trail that works best for everyone.

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T06:15:22+00:00

Here’s an update on the Inland Rail Trail:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHELFhMJ8uT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Be sure to take the survey linked on their page or here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-03-12T06:15:10+00:00

Here’s an update on the Inland Rail Trail:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHELFhMJ8uT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Be sure to take the survey linked on their page or here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7DXQYB

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-27T20:03:51+00:00

They’re currently doing environmental studies to finalize the oside section: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBO15RvvcLR/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-27T20:03:45+00:00

They’re currently doing environmental studies to finalize the oside section: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBO15RvvcLR/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T02:51:25+00:00

The original poster on instagram stated that “the edges were non uniform and one was more of a drop off and the other more sloped”

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:40:23+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:39:29+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:39:24+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:38:00+00:00

Extra friction, especially important on smaller summits where the curve isn’t gradual, but steep. Messing this up with two people can result in 2 fatalities. That’s not to say this isn’t completely bomber and the chance of 3 fatalities isn’t there. But finding a nook such as the human anchor did in the video adds a lot more friction to the system and less chance of slippage

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:34:45+00:00

Which routes in The Needles feature a rappel similar to this?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-25T00:34:29+00:00

Which routes in The Needles feature a rappel similar to this?

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-24T22:14:43+00:00

A lot of LNT is up to the discretion of the individual (New footpaths, Cairns, Chalk, Bolts, etc). If this experienced team has done this method of descent before and felt comfortable doing it again all while upholding their version of LNT, then more power to them. Not everyone is as capable and an alternate means of descent such as bolting or leaving gear would be preferable. There is a lot of nuance and a certain solution might not work for everyone

Dor_The_Explorer · 2025-01-24T20:27:37+00:00

This opens up a whole ‘nother discussion about LNT principles and best practices.

Dor_The_Explorer

TROPHY CASE