A tip from someone who has worked in the bush in Canada for numerous years.....Dental floss......it is strong and could be used for sewing, sutures, light lashing, fishing all sorts of things. I keep it in my FA kit and would reccomend to anyone that frequents the bush....cheers great video. Thank for the share.
A buddy of mine, back when, was canoe tripping north of Quebec City (parc Jaques-Cartier?) and picked up giardia. Very competent canoe tripper, back country hiker but slipped up this once. He gave me a stern warning about filtering water as he got very sick, heaving for several days and lost a mess of weight. Spooked me, big time because he was so competent and I had a lot of respect for him.
Thank you Shawn for guiding us thru your day tripping gear! I am learning from your gear choices in many ways, what to take in count and think about before heading outdoors to enjoying the hike!
Good little bag of gear. That SOL bivy works pretty good in this summer heat. Once the fall rolls around with the cooler temps you can add one of the Sea to Summit thermal bag liners to get a bit more warmth out of that system. Cheers, John
At the beginning I expected you to pull 15 hand guns 10 knives and a assault rifle lol! Just for a light treck lol thank you for the video. Excellent tips!
I appreciate the "food part" of this video, please do more when you have time, I guess your bussy with your cabin built. But interesting to know more about what food to bring, and how you can dehydrate food and so on... 👍 Greetings from Sweden
That's a well thought out kit, and obviously perfect for your needs. Hadn't ever thought of the snare wire for fixing the boat/pack before but I can see it's uses now it's been put in mind. I notice compass was mentioned below, what about whistle? As for water, I carry my own, I don't trust UK water at all anymore, fertilizers and herbicides and run off from roads and drains make it too dodgy for me to feel it's safe no matter how good the filtration system.
For me its owls and lynx. I lose a couple a year in my snares. Also marten. I have a video on youtube of the rabbit/marten aftermath. Doesnt end well for one of them.
Thanks for making this video; quite interesting. Seems like a light, but well-considered load out. No compass ... or is that carried on your person? And no rope or cordage in the pack ... but I guess there is some in/on the canoe? I've started experimenting with a SteriPEN for water purification. You get a liter of purified water in 90 seconds. Admittedly, it's not that light or small in the context of how light you are travelling. I bought an Osprey Daylite for use when travelling carry-on, as a satellite pack that attaches to my bigger Porter 60. It has turned out to be my favourite pack ... even when full, it's so comfortable I can forget I am wearing it. It's a lot like the pack you've shown ... small and light. I use it now whenever I don't need to carry too much.
Shoot, thanks for pointing out what I forgot! Lol. Yes, two compasses, one was pinned to the straps on the pack, the other is in my map case. And my phone works as a GPS. Cordage - my canoe has almost 100 feet of rope attached.
Oh, and thanks for the reminder about the filter - I need to do a video on what I use. My Steripen failed on a trip last year and I ended up getting Giardia. I rarely use it now.
Yikes, that's no fun. It's been about 20 years since my first and last time having giardia; I am not anxious to repeat the experience (although I am unlikely to find myself in the circumstances that I did back then ... stuck in a clearcut, still planting more trees at the end of a 14-hour day, where the only water left was apparently cross-contaminated with slurry water). By failed do you mean 'ceased to work' or 'seemed to be working ... but didn't'? The manufacturer does suggest that a SteriPEN should be effective against giardia, although prefiltering might be needed if the water is turbid enough. I also carry Aquamira tabs in case my SteriPEN ceases to work. Mind you, most of the water I drink doesn't really seem to need purification ... I tend to purify out of an abundance of caution.
+xn bomb Well informed statements and questions. :). Yes, it seemed to be working, but didn't, but I should have noticed. The light would come on but then shut off after about 10 seconds. Of course, I didn't notice this until about the 10th liter of water. Changed the batteries - same thing. I used purification tablets for the final day, but I guess the damage was done. I still like the product and idea, I just know now to carry enough tablets for the entire trip as a backup, unless I'm stationary enough to boil water.
Below 50 the Mylar bivvy is better by SOL. I've tried both. I just carry the Mylar now as even in the mountains of Virginia in gets cool at night even in July.
Everything looks good but if I were you I would add flex tape for canoe repairs it is water proof and can be used under water also it may be a little pricey but well worth it just in case comes with a life time garuntee and works great in an emergency on canoes, tents, ect.
Great lightweight loadout. Good pack setup. I'd suggest switching out the SOL for the SOL Escape. I've had problems with the normal bivvy getting condensation it as breathable as the Escape.
One day I was alone...but I heard my grandson say,"I am hungry". I felt pure panic as I began to think, "what if I couldn't feed my family". Every instinct I had urged me to prepare...The more I tried to convince my family, the more they resisted. The more I thought about "What if", the more I felt I had no control. I had zero skills..slowly I began to learn...I started a garden, began learning about edible weeds, made mental maps of all the fruit and nut trees in my area, all the while telling my family.."Three days"....They would look at me as if I had lost my mind..."I cant tell you how many times I heard.."What do you think is going to happen.?". When COVID hit, and we weren't prepared, they witness..Three days...and they finally felt the panic. I am proud to say..We are now preparing...but we still need to do so much more...I wanted to thank you for your video as I am working on our Go Bags...Our bags will need to get us from point A to point B and I will be able to keep them simple...We finally have a plan. There won't be much need for bush crafting, Still, you never know...I am considering slingshots, but again my knowledge is zero....and we would all have to start learning..I will now be adding energy powder...so I wanted to thank you for sharing your bag content with us...would also like to add how much I have enjoyed watching your cabin build I am so wowed...love your furbaby...he is adorable...Hope you and those you love are safe....and again.. ty..
I keep looking at them, but I've only been able to see a soft one in person at a MEC store and I couldn't decide if it was a good idea or not. Do you have any experience using one and can recommend something?
Stainless is absolutely tough. High strength carbon is stronger, but does not hold an edge as well. Stainless is harder to sharpen, and holds an edge longer, which is why it's harder to sharpen. Basic physics. Steel that is easier to sharpen of course has to be less able to hold an edge. I know this is open for debate, I read it all the time that carbon is stronger, but if it's easier for a sharpening stone to remove material and restore an edge, than it's also easier to turn that edge on bone or an errant strike on rock. I'm talking about my real life experience with dozens of knives, arrow broad heads, carving tools, etc.
By the way, I'm not trying to be an ass and those weren't rhetorical questions. I would like to understand the discrepancy between ease of sharpening and toughness with carbon.
+My Self Reliance (Shawn James) I never thought you were being an ass. In my 20 years experience as a tool&die maker I have yet to see even one stainless punch,die button or shearing edge in any die. They would never hold an edge and the material is to soft.
A tip from someone who has worked in the bush in Canada for numerous years.....Dental floss......it is strong and could be used for sewing, sutures, light lashing, fishing all sorts of things. I keep it in my FA kit and would reccomend to anyone that frequents the bush....cheers great video. Thank for the share.
I can't watch enough of these videos. It is always interesting to see what others carry with them. Thanks for sharing - greetings Edi
A buddy of mine, back when, was canoe tripping north of Quebec City (parc Jaques-Cartier?) and picked up giardia. Very competent canoe tripper, back country hiker but slipped up this once. He gave me a stern warning about filtering water as he got very sick, heaving for several days and lost a mess of weight. Spooked me, big time because he was so competent and I had a lot of respect for him.
Dry bags would be a solid addition. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Very comprehensive pack. I'm surprised how much you had in such a small pack. All good stuff and very informative Thanx
Keeping your family happy that you are safe and can call for help if needed is a great idea
Thank you Shawn for guiding us thru your day tripping gear! I am learning from your gear choices in many ways, what to take in count and think about before heading outdoors to enjoying the hike!
Good little bag of gear. That SOL bivy works pretty good in this summer heat. Once the fall rolls around with the cooler temps you can add one of the Sea to Summit thermal bag liners to get a bit more warmth out of that system. Cheers, John
Good idea, I have one of those too.
Great review, thank you for sharing. Be safe out there. 🤗
Thank you so much for these videos...your a true woodsman
You're welcome and thank you
Very good kit.Thank you very much
At the beginning I expected you to pull 15 hand guns 10 knives and a assault rifle lol! Just for a light treck lol thank you for the video. Excellent tips!
I also use my black head net for harvesting mushrooms and other wild eatables.
Been watching for about 6 months now, you have a great channel! Love catching up on the “ pre cabin” vids.
I appreciate the "food part" of this video, please do more when you have time, I guess your bussy with your cabin built. But interesting to know more about what food to bring, and how you can dehydrate food and so on... 👍 Greetings from Sweden
Sir, well done. I'm really glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much and I'm glad you found it too :-)
That's a well thought out kit, and obviously perfect for your needs. Hadn't ever thought of the snare wire for fixing the boat/pack before but I can see it's uses now it's been put in mind. I notice compass was mentioned below, what about whistle?
As for water, I carry my own, I don't trust UK water at all anymore, fertilizers and herbicides and run off from roads and drains make it too dodgy for me to feel it's safe no matter how good the filtration system.
See, another observant outdoorsman! 2 whistles - 1 on my pfd, one is in the handle of the Light My Fire fire steel.
How has your gear changed over the past couple years. We need a new gear video! Nice load out by the way.
Thanks for your insight.
Thanks for sharing Shawn!
I also carry a GPS, extra batteries and a Ham radio hand held.
Gostei dessa mochila com o kite e tbm como as embalagens muito bom😍
Thank you Shawn! I hadn't thought of the duct tape...although I don't have a canoe (yet) I can see how helpful it would be in multiple situations.
Awesome video and information!
Thank you very informational....JJ....
Nice video! It’s be great if you could list the items you pack in the description box.
i truly enjoy snaring rabbits. brings me back to my younger years. good eats too.
Good eating and good skin tanning practice for a kid. Just had to learn how to outsmart the coyotes and foxes first.
For me its owls and lynx. I lose a couple a year in my snares. Also marten. I have a video on youtube of the rabbit/marten aftermath. Doesnt end well for one of them.
+Adam Craig Outdoors I didn't see that one. I'll check it out
Thanks for making this video; quite interesting. Seems like a light, but well-considered load out. No compass ... or is that carried on your person? And no rope or cordage in the pack ... but I guess there is some in/on the canoe?
I've started experimenting with a SteriPEN for water purification. You get a liter of purified water in 90 seconds. Admittedly, it's not that light or small in the context of how light you are travelling.
I bought an Osprey Daylite for use when travelling carry-on, as a satellite pack that attaches to my bigger Porter 60. It has turned out to be my favourite pack ... even when full, it's so comfortable I can forget I am wearing it. It's a lot like the pack you've shown ... small and light. I use it now whenever I don't need to carry too much.
Shoot, thanks for pointing out what I forgot! Lol. Yes, two compasses, one was pinned to the straps on the pack, the other is in my map case. And my phone works as a GPS. Cordage - my canoe has almost 100 feet of rope attached.
Oh, and thanks for the reminder about the filter - I need to do a video on what I use. My Steripen failed on a trip last year and I ended up getting Giardia. I rarely use it now.
Yikes, that's no fun. It's been about 20 years since my first and last time having giardia; I am not anxious to repeat the experience (although I am unlikely to find myself in the circumstances that I did back then ... stuck in a clearcut, still planting more trees at the end of a 14-hour day, where the only water left was apparently cross-contaminated with slurry water).
By failed do you mean 'ceased to work' or 'seemed to be working ... but didn't'? The manufacturer does suggest that a SteriPEN should be effective against giardia, although prefiltering might be needed if the water is turbid enough.
I also carry Aquamira tabs in case my SteriPEN ceases to work. Mind you, most of the water I drink doesn't really seem to need purification ... I tend to purify out of an abundance of caution.
+xn bomb Well informed statements and questions. :). Yes, it seemed to be working, but didn't, but I should have noticed. The light would come on but then shut off after about 10 seconds. Of course, I didn't notice this until about the 10th liter of water. Changed the batteries - same thing. I used purification tablets for the final day, but I guess the damage was done. I still like the product and idea, I just know now to carry enough tablets for the entire trip as a backup, unless I'm stationary enough to boil water.
+xn bomb And I drank straight from lakes and rivers for most of my life, until very recently, too, so it's either bad luck or a weaker immune system.
Well done, keep up the good work.
Below 50 the Mylar bivvy is better by SOL. I've tried both. I just carry the Mylar now as even in the mountains of Virginia in gets cool at night even in July.
Good information man. Thank you
Everything looks good but if I were you I would add flex tape for canoe repairs it is water proof and can be used under water also it may be a little pricey but well worth it just in case comes with a life time garuntee and works great in an emergency on canoes, tents, ect.
An informative video as it's always insightful seeing what others carry, appreciate you sharing dude ~Peace~
Thanks Zed, I put it to good use yesterday.
Pretty much what I carry in my daypack, although I have a tube of super glue in the small first aid kit and also carry sawyer water filter.
That's what I was going to recommend- the super glue. I've used it a couple of times myself when I knew I needed at least 2 stitches.
Great lightweight loadout. Good pack setup. I'd suggest switching out the SOL for the SOL Escape. I've had problems with the normal bivvy getting condensation it as breathable as the Escape.
Good kit.
One day I was alone...but I heard my grandson say,"I am hungry". I felt pure panic as I began to think, "what if I couldn't feed my family". Every instinct I had urged me to prepare...The more I tried to convince my family, the more they resisted. The more I thought about "What if", the more I felt I had no control. I had zero skills..slowly I began to learn...I started a garden, began learning about edible weeds, made mental maps of all the fruit and nut trees in my area, all the while telling my family.."Three days"....They would look at me as if I had lost my mind..."I cant tell you how many times I heard.."What do you think is going to happen.?". When COVID hit, and we weren't prepared, they witness..Three days...and they finally felt the panic. I am proud to say..We are now preparing...but we still need to do so much more...I wanted to thank you for your video as I am working on our Go Bags...Our bags will need to get us from point A to point B and I will be able to keep them simple...We finally have a plan. There won't be much need for bush crafting, Still, you never know...I am considering slingshots, but again my knowledge is zero....and we would all have to start learning..I will now be adding energy powder...so I wanted to thank you for sharing your bag content with us...would also like to add how much I have enjoyed watching your cabin build I am so wowed...love your furbaby...he is adorable...Hope you and those you love are safe....and again.. ty..
Good stuff thx
You have a well thought out pack Brian 76
Thanks Brian
You might want to look into waterproof cannon cases.
I keep looking at them, but I've only been able to see a soft one in person at a MEC store and I couldn't decide if it was a good idea or not. Do you have any experience using one and can recommend something?
good load out.
Thanks Wheels
How did you get giardia?
good brand of bag, I got their 70 L bag
Yes, I like them too. We have 4 or 5 in different sizes
What size and model is that bag?
What do you put in your own trail mix
How do you like the spot? I've been thinking of getting one for my wife's peace of mind.
What is that please?
Where in Ontario do you live
Stainless is not a tough knife. High carbon knives are tough and hold an edge much better
Stainless is absolutely tough. High strength carbon is stronger, but does not hold an edge as well. Stainless is harder to sharpen, and holds an edge longer, which is why it's harder to sharpen.
Basic physics. Steel that is easier to sharpen of course has to be less able to hold an edge. I know this is open for debate, I read it all the time that carbon is stronger, but if it's easier for a sharpening stone to remove material and restore an edge, than it's also easier to turn that edge on bone or an errant strike on rock. I'm talking about my real life experience with dozens of knives, arrow broad heads, carving tools, etc.
By the way, I'm not trying to be an ass and those weren't rhetorical questions. I would like to understand the discrepancy between ease of sharpening and toughness with carbon.
+My Self Reliance (Shawn James)
I never thought you were being an ass. In my 20 years experience as a tool&die maker I have yet to see even one stainless punch,die button or shearing edge in any die. They would never hold an edge and the material is to soft.
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I see it's an Osprey pack but did you mention the name?
It’s the osprey ultralight stuff pack looked at this pack before i decided to go with the daylite plus backpack.
Outdoor Nut I
Bacon jerky from walmart. Higher fat content, way more flavor
Can somebody explain to me what’s the self reliant millionaire dot com ??
Why not a water filter? Filter water and drink right away.
ziplok freezer pint bags
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Self reliance millionaire. Com ..... does that mean your a millionaire?
Good for cutting skin or whatever lol