I would recommend taking bear spray everytime that you go out. It offers protection from not only bears , but can be used to ward off other predetors including the kind that walks on two legs. Black bears do attack people also even though it is rare. My rule is that it is better to be safe than sorry.
Agree. I was stalked by a coyote last year near Saddlebag in Eastern Sierra. Even though I had a folding lock blade, bear spray would better keep it at distance. I was with friends one who legally carries but they were fly fishing much further upstream. Coyote left when I took notice and started acting big with hands in the air. It didn’t trot or run. Yes, I was shouting to my friends but they were out of sounds reach and no communication devices. Lessons learned for sure. Who would have thought a coyote of all things.
Only time I would recommend taking a Nalgene, if you know it's going to be cold. Heat up some water and take it with you into your sleep system to stay warm and cozy.
Loved your comment regarding your GoPro Hero 11. Based on what you you have put in your videos, it does an awesome job. Made me feel good as my new 11 arrives tomorrow. I also use the iPhone 11 Pro Max. You are living proof that the person behind the camera is the KEY. Thanks for sharing that information!🙏🙏😀👍
When I backpacked my load was usually around 60-70 lbs. Course, I didn't have the lightweight gear that seems to be all over the place now! Can't wait to see the next trip!
Hats off to you , Cat , for the many varied trips you take us on while wearing a 25 lbs 🎒 backpack as we watch wearing ZERO weight. Great video. Be safe in your next adventure. 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻❤
I've walked past many hikers with heavy backpacks, and I don't walk that fast. One time, a team passed me with everything including a cooler with 20# of beer. They turned back after five miles of trying to climb Pikes Peak, Colorado (a 14 teener). My day pack has water with dried foods, tarp, off, sun block, hat, camera stuffed into my coat. Water and coats are very important in Colorado.
Another big WOW. Could not. Believe the weight on your 5 day trip. This was extremely interesting and informative. Thanks Cat. This answered alt of our questions. Husband a retired geologist was amazed at the weight of your pack. Back in his day his pack weight was anywhere between 40 and 50 lbs, Technology is amazing.
Many Thanks Kat, Greatly Appreciate 🙏 You Sharing Your passions. Longtime follower, Awesome content, Your eye for Natures Beauty through the lens of Your camera has been Very Inspirational. Much Love, Safe travels, I Hope Our paths cross out on the trails. ✨☀️💖
One time, I camped on the south fork of The San Juan. It rained steady for 3 days. My tent had a tributary to the river running through it. I was so tired, I didn't care. I found the sounds very comforting. Great gear. Great job Cat.
Nice loadout Cat! Don't know if anyone else has suggested it, but you can avoid the TP by getting a water bottle bidet cap. I love the one I have and only need something like a Kula Cloth to dry off.
I admire so much what you do, even admitting being nervous before getting on camera. Good for you for pushing through that. Thanks for showing your gear and the types of cameras you use, and yes, I'd be interested in seeing the types of clothes that work well for you on the trail. I like to only have 25 pounds too, but I think you squeeze in more stuff--especially with the video making gear. Nice!
Cat, thank you for this very practical video. It is useful to see what other hikers use as well as which items change depending on the season or being a better way to enjoy one’s hikes without being too preoccupied with gear. Comparing my gear with yours, I see we think alike on many items. Again, thank you, and may you enjoy happy trails!
Catherine I watch both you and Joey for a long time and I know you still hike with him some. What happened to his channel? It’s been pulled off UA-cam.
Cool video I would recommend only changing your pack cover out to a lighter more truly effective pack liner. Pack covers can’t ensure your last defense of living through the night. Pack liners can
You are so wise with your conservation of weight and general "pack-out" gear. I was wondering, have you ever considered providing guided tours for a small group, perhaps 4 to 6 at the most? Your intimate knowledge of certain parks and trails would be a HUGE assist to those in other areas of the USA. Have fun with family and recharge your bonding with them.
Hi Catherine, I have had several different tents over the years, one of which I really like a lot, the NEMO OBI 1, nearly identical in design to your Hornet. I don't think they make the OBI anymore, but it was mostly mesh just like yours. I finally ended up selling it because of one significant issue, that being desert camping ... On my cross country recumbent trike adventures, I usually wild stealth camp each night. As an example of the reason I sold the NEMO OBI, once in Death Valley at Furnace Creek, a massive dust storm hit during the night. Fortunately on that trip, I had a four season tent because when I woke up mid night, I felt the floor with my hand, and it was quickly being covered in dirt, but with the tent I was using, I could close up the mesh vents entirely in order to keep out any further dirt through the night. Had that been my NEMO OBI, with the mesh just like your NEMO Hornet, I cannot imagine how much dirt would have been covering the floor of the tent, my sleeping bag (outside and inside), and all my gear (I use panniers on the trike rather than a backpack, and I keep them inside the tent at night). It all would have been filthy come sunrise, including me! So, as long as you are using that Hornet in the Sierras, Cascades, or Rockies where you are pitched in forests, you'll likely be just fine, and not even remotely consider dust and dirt as HUGE problems. But, the first time you do a desert camp that includes a 70 MPH wind storm in dry weather conditions, as I have experienced more than once, you may think again about saving two or three pounds with the mesh sides! Mesh is great in many situations, especially for ventilation on hot nights, but in dirt storms or in very bitter cold, I would rather carry three more pounds and be able to regulate the environment inside my tent at night. Currently I have a tent made by Hilleberg, a company I now highly recommend for those seeking the ultimate solutions (pricey, but really worth it). steve
Catherine, you are wonderful. TY for sharing your experiences and wisdom! I've discovered that when I need an escape and can't manage one in real life, your videos are transportive and relaxing. TY so much! God bless you! 😊
Thank you Cat for sharing what you put in your pack. It will help stir me in the right direction when the time comes. Thanks again for all you do. Stay safe out there.😊
Thanks for all the superb info Cat! It’s great to know what you can actually get by with weight wise on a 4-5 night trip. I thought it would be a lot more than that. Have a great week and I can’t wait to see what the next adventure will be. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Catherine for the useful information about the sleeping gear and electronics etc. Stay safe and enjoy your upcoming trip. God bless you!
Cool and rainy Sunday morning here in NOVA. Excellent practical video.. How about a video on emergency communications? I carried a SPOT for years and wasn't that impressed. I now use a 406MHz PLB, which is less expensive and has no subscription fees. I just tell my daughter or son-in-law where I'm going as a backup to telling the motel people, I always have 2 Meter/70cm, ham radio in my 4Runner. I keep putting-off installing HF (shortwave) in the thing! One other thing I carry which I'm surprised you didn't mention is a Leatherman P4. For a future video, how about talking about what you carry in your truck for off-roading? May Almighty God continue to Bless, Guard, Guide, and Protect you in your adventures! 73!
Thanks so much for this! I' ve been waiting for this one awhile now and it was so informative. I've never backpacked overnight before and it's good to see what you pack and what you utilize to deal with the basic issues of backpacking. Would very much like to see what your wearables are for a backpacking trip, too. By the way, am loving those jeans. Where'd you get them?
This is literally nitty "gritty", go ahead and bury your toilet paper with the waste. The carbohydrates / lignins in the paper help hold the nutrients in the waste at the soil surface instead of them leaching down into the groundwater. Even better is to line and fill the hole with leaves and twigs which accomplish the same thing. Now your pack also stays cleaner on the way home.
I just realized how similar your packing is to what I did for so many years on the motorcycles. I still have my stuff sacks and compression bags and use them in my rigs. Got my 4 Wheel Camper .. pick it up Oct 17th. Will be interesting to see how I set it up. 🤠
This is awesome! I tent camp but am not set up for hike-in camping! So much useful info to duplicate, thanks for the lesson and detailed inventory!! LOVE it! :)
Great list of gear Cat. I love that you gave a FYI for bathroom rules in the woods. A few items I have always carried from the 10 essentials that I did not see, a knife and a compass or navigation tool, and map. Maybe I missed them in your list.
It was interesting to see what you pack and the details. Your communication items are very good; i.e.the Garmin, etc, and your insurance to cover an emergency rescue. Gives one peace of mind when out in the wilderness. Thanks for this interesting video.
well thank you for this very informative vid... I have been buying gear for years now to further my camping/hiking trips.. I watched several of your vids past couple of days (weather here has been sucky) and I was just today looking at your pack very seriously and wondering what all you carried and how much it weighs... so good timing... and in the very beginning of my plans I invested in the garmin mini and as an older single female traveler have loved the security and peace of mind it brings me...looks like I have lots more to obtain if I get serious about hiking...you always look so comfy and well organized, this helps tons....💗
packing your back pack is truely an art in itself. you are not far off of 100,000 subcribers. I have a sony a6400 with a tamron 18-300 lens, which get me beautiful photography from telephoto to close ups. have you seen the new a7cr and ac7cii????
I would recommend taking bear spray everytime that you go out. It offers protection from not only bears , but can be used to ward off other predetors including the kind that walks on two legs. Black bears do attack people also even though it is rare. My rule is that it is better to be safe than sorry.
Firearm will do that too
Agree. I was stalked by a coyote last year near Saddlebag in Eastern Sierra. Even though I had a folding lock blade, bear spray would better keep it at distance. I was with friends one who legally carries but they were fly fishing much further upstream. Coyote left when I took notice and started acting big with hands in the air. It didn’t trot or run. Yes, I was shouting to my friends but they were out of sounds reach and no communication devices. Lessons learned for sure. Who would have thought a coyote of all things.
That was wonderful! Very informative. Thank you very much.
Only time I would recommend taking a Nalgene, if you know it's going to be cold. Heat up some water and take it with you into your sleep system to stay warm and cozy.
Smart move carrying trip insurance!!!. Cheap,worth every penny. Been carrying it for years👍🤙✌️
It's not the tool it's the artist 🙂📸
Thanks, for the very important and in-depth information!
Good morning Catherine thanks for the informative vidio take care 👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌹🌹
Thank you Catherine! Excellent presentation! Have a wonderful safe week!
Thanks so much Joyce!
Thank you Catherine.
Thanks Catherine for the educational Video
Thank you for sharing important information about hiking. Blessings
I loved this video! Very helpful. Thank you. Oh, and I for one would like to know your personal clothing if you want to tell us!
Loved your comment regarding your GoPro Hero 11. Based on what you you have put in your videos, it does an awesome job. Made me feel good as my new 11 arrives tomorrow. I also use the iPhone 11 Pro Max. You are living proof that the person behind the camera is the KEY. Thanks for sharing that information!🙏🙏😀👍
When I backpacked my load was usually around 60-70 lbs. Course, I didn't have the lightweight gear that seems to be all over the place now! Can't wait to see the next trip!
And I thought mine was bad at 45 lb 22 years ago. How things have improved!
NICE
Love your show and girl off grid. Both informative.
That is pretty impressive. You are very good at this. Experience sure does help.
Hats off to you , Cat , for the many varied trips you take us on while wearing a 25 lbs 🎒 backpack as we watch wearing ZERO weight. Great video. Be safe in your next adventure. 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻❤
That was so helpful- and thx for adding the weight once all packed up.
Fantastic Catherine! Thank you for reminding folks about Bathroom Etiquette :-)
Only 25 lbs. That's amazing. Great video.
I've walked past many hikers with heavy backpacks, and I don't walk that fast. One time, a team passed me with everything including a cooler with 20# of beer. They turned back after five miles of trying to climb Pikes Peak, Colorado (a 14 teener). My day pack has water with dried foods, tarp, off, sun block, hat, camera stuffed into my coat. Water and coats are very important in Colorado.
Hi Catherine! Nice video. I wondering if you got a knife , multitool or even an axe. Love your show! Greetings from the very south of Sweden.
I do carry a Swiss Army knife in my first aid kit.
Another big WOW. Could not. Believe the weight on your 5 day trip. This was extremely interesting and informative. Thanks Cat. This answered alt of our questions. Husband a retired geologist was amazed at the weight of your pack. Back in his day his pack weight was anywhere between 40 and 50 lbs, Technology is amazing.
You can go even lighter. It’s pricey but the tech available now is amazing.
Great information!..people don't realize how that extra weight effects their hike!
I have the same air pump and its an awesome luxury! Also useful for starting a fire as well as deflating quickly.
25 lbs is awesome!! Great gear review. 👍😎🇨🇦
Catherine thank you for the very informative video. Being that you're a very experience backpacker I listen carefully to your opinion and advice.
That's a solid gear game.. always interesting to see others thoughts and uses.
I have often wondered what your back pack weighed, thanks for the update. Have a great trip.
Thank you sharing your pack info! It's amazing its only 25lbs.
Very informative.👍
Thanks Cat.🙏
Thanks for such detail,!!
Great job. Just what I wanted to see. Thanks so much
Thank you for sharing your gear list with us. 25 lbs is amazing! Can you tell me about the selfie stick/tripod on your GoPro? I need one of those!
Many Thanks Kat, Greatly Appreciate 🙏 You Sharing Your passions. Longtime follower, Awesome content, Your eye for Natures Beauty through the lens of Your camera has been Very Inspirational. Much Love, Safe travels, I Hope Our paths cross out on the trails. ✨☀️💖
Great gear tips, thank you.
Love the outfit you're wearing today!
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Thank you! 😃
Great video with lots of useful and interesting info. Thanks.
Another great segment 😎🇺🇸🍷
One time, I camped on the south fork of The San Juan. It rained steady for 3 days. My tent had a tributary to the river running through it. I was so tired, I didn't care. I found the sounds very comforting. Great gear. Great job Cat.
Nice loadout Cat! Don't know if anyone else has suggested it, but you can avoid the TP by getting a water bottle bidet cap. I love the one I have and only need something like a Kula Cloth to dry off.
I admire so much what you do, even admitting being nervous before getting on camera. Good for you for pushing through that. Thanks for showing your gear and the types of cameras you use, and yes, I'd be interested in seeing the types of clothes that work well for you on the trail. I like to only have 25 pounds too, but I think you squeeze in more stuff--especially with the video making gear. Nice!
Wow, wonderful! Mosquitoes are a bother 12 months a year in Alaska.😢
Thank you so much for sharing. Let's me know what to start collecting. Yes I'd love what you wear video!!!
"Public service announcement" 😂😂
Interesting information Cat.
Good information thanks 😊
Very interesting video Cat thanks for posting. Your friend in Pennsylvania. Bob
Cat, thank you for this very practical video. It is useful to see what other hikers use as well as which items change depending on the season or being a better way to enjoy one’s hikes without being too preoccupied with gear. Comparing my gear with yours, I see we think alike on many items.
Again, thank you, and may you enjoy happy trails!
Great information! I will be looking these items up.❤
I really enjoyed this, thanks!
Very informative video. Its amazing how much stuff you can fit in a back pack. Thank you for another great video.
That was interesting, wow 25lb that’s really good! I never heard of a pee wipe . That would be very handy.
Looks like you have done a good job of figuring out what works for you. Thank you for sharing your private information with us.
Catherine I watch both you and Joey for a long time and I know you still hike with him some. What happened to his channel? It’s been pulled off UA-cam.
Loved this video! Would appreciate video on what you wear when hiking.
Thanks for this information. I was curious about your tent.
Very informative video. Thx for sharing. I really enjoy seeing your videos/adventures!
Very interesting! I’m amazed at the 25 lbs figure. That’s what my briefcase weighs when I go on a photo vacation with laptop and external HD.
Thank you for sharing. About to gear up for backpacking phase of life. Helpful for sure. Cat hole especially true for you. Lol
Thanks for the info!
Thank you Catherine! 🙂👍 Very smart gear and informative info! 🥾🌲🌲🐻🌛 Have a safe happy week! 🙏💛
Thank you. Very informative. Kula cloth - did not know about it. Going to look into that one.
Loved this video, thank you so much for sharing your gear & why you take what you do on hikes, so helpful.
Yeah Pocket Rocket!!!. I tried the BRS, 1 oz, stove some reccomend. I gave it away and went back to the PR.
Cool video I would recommend only changing your pack cover out to a lighter more truly effective pack liner. Pack covers can’t ensure your last defense of living through the night. Pack liners can
Every ounce counts, but having said that, that Flex tail tiny pump is a must have! I love that thing!
100% agreed!
We have one of those too and LOVE it. ❤️
Great video Cat! Thanks for the info! :)
You are so wise with your conservation of weight and general "pack-out" gear. I was wondering, have you ever considered providing guided tours for a small group, perhaps 4 to 6 at the most? Your intimate knowledge of certain parks and trails would be a HUGE assist to those in other areas of the USA. Have fun with family and recharge your bonding with them.
Hi Catherine,
I have had several different tents over the years, one of which I really like a lot, the NEMO OBI 1, nearly identical in design to your Hornet. I don't think they make the OBI anymore, but it was mostly mesh just like yours. I finally ended up selling it because of one significant issue, that being desert camping ...
On my cross country recumbent trike adventures, I usually wild stealth camp each night. As an example of the reason I sold the NEMO OBI, once in Death Valley at Furnace Creek, a massive dust storm hit during the night. Fortunately on that trip, I had a four season tent because when I woke up mid night, I felt the floor with my hand, and it was quickly being covered in dirt, but with the tent I was using, I could close up the mesh vents entirely in order to keep out any further dirt through the night.
Had that been my NEMO OBI, with the mesh just like your NEMO Hornet, I cannot imagine how much dirt would have been covering the floor of the tent, my sleeping bag (outside and inside), and all my gear (I use panniers on the trike rather than a backpack, and I keep them inside the tent at night). It all would have been filthy come sunrise, including me!
So, as long as you are using that Hornet in the Sierras, Cascades, or Rockies where you are pitched in forests, you'll likely be just fine, and not even remotely consider dust and dirt as HUGE problems. But, the first time you do a desert camp that includes a 70 MPH wind storm in dry weather conditions, as I have experienced more than once, you may think again about saving two or three pounds with the mesh sides!
Mesh is great in many situations, especially for ventilation on hot nights, but in dirt storms or in very bitter cold, I would rather carry three more pounds and be able to regulate the environment inside my tent at night. Currently I have a tent made by Hilleberg, a company I now highly recommend for those seeking the ultimate solutions (pricey, but really worth it).
steve
Great and interesting video
Great video cat!!
That was a great video. Love gear
Only 25 lbs ! That is phenomenal!
Catherine, you are wonderful. TY for sharing your experiences and wisdom! I've discovered that when I need an escape and can't manage one in real life, your videos are transportive and relaxing. TY so much! God bless you! 😊
Loved this!
Good stuff!! tks.
Catherine, I like your presentation. Your voice is gentle and easy to follow.
As always, be safe. Enjoy!
Thanks for this!!❤
Thank you Cat for sharing what you put in your pack. It will help stir me in the right direction when the time comes. Thanks again for all you do. Stay safe out there.😊
Thanks for all the superb info Cat! It’s great to know what you can actually get by with weight wise on a 4-5 night trip. I thought it would be a lot more than that. Have a great week and I can’t wait to see what the next adventure will be. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much Catherine for the useful information about the sleeping gear and electronics etc. Stay safe and enjoy your upcoming trip. God bless you!
Cool and rainy Sunday morning here in NOVA. Excellent practical video.. How about a video on emergency communications? I carried a SPOT for years and wasn't that impressed. I now use a 406MHz PLB, which is less expensive and has no subscription fees. I just tell my daughter or son-in-law where I'm going as a backup to telling the motel people, I always have 2 Meter/70cm, ham radio in my 4Runner. I keep putting-off installing HF (shortwave) in the thing! One other thing I carry which I'm surprised you didn't mention is a Leatherman P4. For a future video, how about talking about what you carry in your truck for off-roading? May Almighty God continue to Bless, Guard, Guide, and Protect you in your adventures! 73!
Thanks so much for this! I' ve been waiting for this one awhile now and it was so informative. I've never backpacked overnight before and it's good to see what you pack and what you utilize to deal with the basic issues of backpacking. Would very much like to see what your wearables are for a backpacking trip, too. By the way, am loving those jeans. Where'd you get them?
Great video! Does anyone know why UA-cam took down my own frontier videos? Have you seen Joey later and is he ok?
This is literally nitty "gritty", go ahead and bury your toilet paper with the waste. The carbohydrates / lignins in the paper help hold the nutrients in the waste at the soil surface instead of them leaching down into the groundwater. Even better is to line and fill the hole with leaves and twigs which accomplish the same thing. Now your pack also stays cleaner on the way home.
Wow, 25lbs for a 5 day hike is incredibly light!
I just realized how similar your packing is to what I did for so many years on the motorcycles. I still have my stuff sacks and compression bags and use them in my rigs. Got my 4 Wheel Camper .. pick it up Oct 17th. Will be interesting to see how I set it up. 🤠
Great video, 25 lbs, wow very light. That is amazing, thanks for sharing your tricks.
This is awesome! I tent camp but am not set up for hike-in camping! So much useful info to duplicate, thanks for the lesson and detailed inventory!! LOVE it! :)
I've been wondering about this Catherine! Thanks!❤
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Great list of gear Cat. I love that you gave a FYI for bathroom rules in the woods. A few items I have always carried from the 10 essentials that I did not see, a knife and a compass or navigation tool, and map. Maybe I missed them in your list.
It was interesting to see what you pack and the details. Your communication items are very good; i.e.the Garmin, etc, and your insurance to cover an emergency rescue. Gives one peace of mind when out in the wilderness. Thanks for this interesting video.
well thank you for this very informative vid... I have been buying gear for years now to further my camping/hiking trips.. I watched several of your vids past couple of days (weather here has been sucky) and I was just today looking at your pack very seriously and wondering what all you carried and how much it weighs... so good timing... and in the very beginning of my plans I invested in the garmin mini and as an older single female traveler have loved the security and peace of mind it brings me...looks like I have lots more to obtain if I get serious about hiking...you always look so comfy and well organized, this helps tons....💗
Put an altimeter app on your phone
Thanks for all that information.
I got a ULA Circuit backpack last year for doing the PCT thru Oregon and it was wonderful. Best hip belt of any pack in my opinion!
packing your back pack is truely an art in itself. you are not far off of 100,000 subcribers. I have a sony a6400 with a tamron 18-300 lens, which get me beautiful photography from telephoto to close ups. have you seen the new a7cr and ac7cii????
No I haven’t. Hoping to upgrade soon.