Just picked up a sawyer mini myself. Going to do some kayak fishing this weekend and try it out! On your first aid kit, as small as it is already I'd leave it as is, especially on a multi day trip.
changed out my lantern to a Lucci solar inflating lantern that a subscriber sent me. Its pretty bright. last thru the night, weights nothing, and charges on the deck of my kayak while paddling in the day. No extra batteries to take.
There’s a book entitled “Lighten Up” by Don Ladigin that I highly recommend to anyone interested in backpacking, kayak camping, or motorcycle camping. When people go backpacking with me I tell them to divide their gear into three piles. 1: The absolute necessities. 2: The things you really want to bring. 3: The things you’d like to bring. Then I tell them to pack the first pile and get in the truck.
Backpack: Teton Sports Oasis 1100 2 Liter Hydration Pack Light: Foxelli Headlamp Blanket/Bag: Green Life Active Pocket Blanket Sleep Pad: OutdoorsmanLab Ultralight Sleeping Pad Tent: Pinty Lightweight Camping Tent This setup (bladder filled) weight about 11lbs and packs into the Teton. I still have 2 free pouches and the side water bottle holders are empty. This is my mountain bike load out but its easily transferable to kayak, sup or hiking. So far no complains about the gear at all and the setup is super cheap.
Great video! Been wanting to do a kayak camping trip for a couple of years now, maybe even solo. I never really made the connection between ultralight backpacking gear and kayaking until seeing this. Will absolutely be using some of your tips to keep things slim and trim!
Thanks man! Yea man, do your best to keep the weight down. Heavy and extra gear just add to the burden to slow you down it seems. There is an even balance though because it is nice to take some extras along ;)
Hey Trip, with your Sawyer mini system. Look into getting a bigger bag for your filter. Those 16oz bags are really small and can be hard to fill up. You can buy the 64oz bags (2 for $12) and make it a gravity feed system. Take your bag(64oz) and cut open the bottom of the bag and use a slide on chip clip to reseal your bag. Punch 2 holes in the bottom (you'll see some spots on the bottom to do that) attach some paracord in one hole and tie a loop at the other end, attach a Carabiner to the 2nd hole to hang your bag. Find some 1/4" clear tubing to attach to the Sawyer filter and run to your bottle or cup. It works well and easy to use. Hope this helps you!
I have a new pretty nice bag that I enjoy using. Its a CNOC bag and works pretty well. It's really easy to fill which is the best part. Thanks for the tips on the system!
As time went by, I became more and more thankful that my outdoor experience started mostly with backpacking. The habit of traveling light, compact and taking nothing I don’t need has carried over into other areas and made it all much more enjoyable. Do the things you carry serve you or burden you?
My sister and gf are about to hike the GA section of AT and we went kayak camping recently to practice and test gear. Planning on doing a lot of overnight hiking and kayak camping this year, so this video was very helpful!
As a UL backpacker and bikepacker, I don't think a lot of the sacrifices made for those pursuits make sense in a kayak with cargo space, a large intrinsic weight, and no elevation to climb. I agree with the "don't shop at walmart" vibe, but there is a lot of ground in the middle!
This is just my 2 cents and real experience! As to backpacking I pack as light as necessary because ounces equals pounds and pounds equal pain as we say in the U.S. Army! But it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!! Kayak camping is great cuz your not hauling it on your back the kayak is! It really doesn’t affect kayaking that much as far as weight goes if you have a decent kayak with a good hull design. You should be in decent physical condition to begin with! So really I think your comparing apples to oranges!!! I have been kayak camping and backpacking for several years. Backpackers need to pack according to there physical conditioning and how long they are hiking. I understand what your message is though but not really a big deal if you use good gear!! It’s nice to have all the creature comforts that backpackers don’t have thanks to the kayak storage! Thanks for your view though! Different strokes for different folks!
Weight is more of a factor when backpacking for sure. I do however thing that if you can reduce your bulk with kayaking it makes things much easier.... Different strokes ;)
Only so much space available in a 10' Yak.I'm looking to upgrade to "ultralight backpacking" gear due to space constriction , not how much lighter it is. There's more than one way to skin a cat.
Glad I finally found this channel. I do a ton of river trips in my kayak. And I haven’t had a consistent load out year after year. I can never get it perfect
@@TripSmith I've enjoyed them all so far. You do a great job. Just bought my first kayak after watching some of your videos. Looking forward to a healthier summer. Thank you so much!!
Interesting points to make. Something to consider. Especially since currently I'm still trying to get together the gear to go kayak camping in general! Been day tripping it for years, now it's time to step up my game. So much gear to buy though if you're starting out without much of a base. Still, I love it. Great video Trip, keep em coming!
I've found that when it comes to hammocks vs tents, one needs to decide for yourself. I have tried both and for me the tent is king. IF I have a good sleep pad. I don't get into a tent for protection from bears. I can put my tent in a place where there are no suitable hammock supporting trees.
I've never really slept on a good sleeping pad. Hopefully I can get a nice one and try it out. I'm thinking I'd enjoy it much more than a foam one like ive used in the past. True, you can put your tent places without trees but I can also put my hammock places no tent would ever be at either. Just depends on your needs and location I guess.
I agree, you're absolutely right.....it is a "decide for yourself" kind of scenario. One can put a tent where there are no suitable trees for a hammock, but on the flip side of that coin, I can hang my hammock between two trees on a steep hillside where a tent would never work. It all just depends on the terrain you are going on I guess. I've used both myself as well, and it just depends on the adventure and the company as to which I take. :)
Thanks to those Patreon folks Trip mentioned, for helping to get these cool vids made. Trip, I really liked the video, as I am an overpacker. I think newer kayakers and backpackers tend to overpack, but I can't say it's a bad thing at first. I say, do what you can at first to make it a positive camping experience, and then, agreeing with what you are saying, trim it up as you become more comfortable. Good job Trip. Take er easy brotha
Yes exactly Yakkel! The Patreon's are a major driving force! Yep, I know I overpacked when I started and sometimes I still do.... I agree though, whatever you need to Get Out There safely, just go!
I ask myself, as I'm packing, "do I really need this?" and "I'm I going to use this?" If I can't answer "yes" on both questions for each item, it gets left behind. Sometimes that's a good strategy and sometimes it bad. For instance, Getting caught in 2 days of rain with no tablet to read is bad! Not carrying 3 changes of clothes is good.
I quickly found that there's nothing worse than getting caught in a rainstorm with nothing to do. You can only sleep so much and then its either have some alternate amusement or twiddle your thumbs. I'm glad we have all those small electronic devices today! They are worth the extra weight, if nothing else but a little weather insurance!
ur a champ mate. i love ur kayaking vids. never been kayak camping b4 but am dying 4 tha weatha 2 warm up so i can start. tryin 2 learn all i can n ur vids r the BEST. Also highly entertaining. :) lotta love from australia buddy
Can certainly relate to all the stuff you talking about! Specially clothes, not that Im really proud of it but I can wear a filthy t-shirt for days LOL. And if you feel cold, bring with you a warm/comfortable beanie. Thats a very effective way of not waste body heat.
I don't mind wearing the same shirt either lol But I always wonder if I wear the same shirt three days in a row in a video if people would think I was nasty..... Yep, beanie is the way to go!
I agree most of us are within close enough distance to civilization that we won't die from an injury, but I'm not going to knock on the nearest stranger's door just to ask for hydrocortisone for a wasp sting. What I did was just get a smaller, modest first aid kit and add whatever I thought was absolutely necessary. I think that is a much better way to go about it than hauling a huge medical kit that you'll [hopefully] never need.
Lol I agree with you, I would knock on a door for something like that. Most of the time when I get bitten by a wasp, I never treat it with anything (like on my last trip down the Suwannee when I did get stung by a wasp....) I'm right there with you on just a trimmed down first aid kit... Thanks for the comment!
OPTION OPTION OPTION The more options you have the better I feel, some times having a bunch of stuff is nice but most of the time on day or overnighter or week end trips you probably bring different things. good vid
Excellent video, a lot of the stuff we carry is not necessary. I would still keep at least one backup method of making fire, purifying water, light, knife and possibly navigation. Depends how far away from civilisation you are planning to go. These backups would only add less than a pound to your load. And your Mora (I have 5 of them) is an greatt outdoor knife, I would not leave it at home!
I agree with you to a point. But then... It would be hard to paddle a kayak to the top of a mountain for that huge overlooking view ;-) I enjoy both but think I prefer kayaking much better.
I try to only take what's necessary, but really when you get down to it, a lot of gear IS necessary. The problem with "lightweight" gear is that its so expensive. You can buy a cheap 2-man tent (I like a little extra room in case it rains so I can stuff my dry-only gear in it if necessary) for about $30. If you bought a lightweight version, even the cheapest one would be more like $100+. Most of us are poor, live week-to-week and can barely afford to go on trips, so saving every penny is necessary for gas to get to where we are going. Luxury items like that are just "not in the cards." Its sad that they charge such an outrageous premium for such things, but that's the way the world works. If it was cheaper, we'd all have it!
I agree on the price of good/lightweight/compact stuff. Very very expensive. It depends how often you use it or how much you actually need it to make a long distance trip pleasant. I've been trying to replace things slowly with one piece of titanium/down/silpoly/cuben fiber at a time... Also a few researched ebay knockoffs can help for some things.
Yep, the lightweight stuff can be costly... I agree with net and I've been slowly trying to get my gear lighter over the years. It's a process and can be fun at times and challenging. The bottom line is whatever gear lets you Get Out There is all you really need....
SailingandSuch I actually broke down and got a hammock set up thank to you lol. I believe I paid 150 for my full set up double hammock with bug net, tarp, under quilt. I yet to try it
Larry Talbot There are definitely products and strategies to work around expensive gear and keep costs down. Just keep doing a lot of homework and always be on the lookout (DIY and used, for example). Lots of inexpensive solutions and deals to be had.
People bring so much useless junk on most camping trips, I was a kayak and raft guide for years and found in general people tend to pack extra things related to things they are scared of. Scared of being cold, people bring way to many layers and changes of clothes, scared of running out of food, lets bring 20 days of food for a overnight trip (and a backup stove), scared of getting lost, need to bring a cell phone, gps, spot device, satellite phone, extra batteries, signal mirror, flare gun, and air horn. Once people accept that if they leave more at home it will create more room for "luxury" items that might make the trip more enjoyable or just a lighter load for easier traveling. Leave the stove at home and bring a kite to fly in the evenings if that is your thing, Leave the lantern at home and bring a book and a headlight, leave the extra clothes at home and bring a hand crank margarita blender to be used with the ice that the "I have to have a cooler" guy brought. I do a lot of trips where I leave things behind just to come up with creative ways to deal with its absence or find a way to multitask with something else I regularly bring anyway. My base weight (no food or water) is around 14lbs (I camp in the snow with this set up also) and do not feel I am missing anything.
Hey trip, some really good tips! I always seem to take much, but always have a good time! If you ever head my way, would love to float the Buffalo River in Arkansas, 4 days and 3 night and about forty mile.. but would be up to planning an even longer trip! Keep the videos coming, looking forward to the next one!!!!!!!
Glad you thought so John! I know the feeling of taking to much.... Aw man, I've seen so many pictures of the Buffalo river and I'd really really love to float it one day. Hopefully it will happen!
Thanks Ben, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support my man! I appreciate it and I'm sure the entire audience does even if they don't know it ;-)
lets talk about food, do you REAAALLY need food? not really.. think about the weight you save because then you dont need any pots, stoves or a toothbrush.. might as well leave the kayak lol. some good tips though, thank you
I actually had mine sent to me by a buddy.... If I bought them though I'd probably get them from Amazon. Go ahead and pick you some out and add them to your wishlist. They are not all created equal, here are the good ones - amzn.to/2xaPri9
Yea.... I actually filmed this a week ago while I was getting over being sick and lost my voice while doing it. Then went to edit it and realized my mic wasn't plugged in so the whole video had no audio lol. So I waited till my voice came back and still had to film it over two day from my silly errors.... More coming soon though, more frequently ;-)
Yes indeed it is. That's the reason I went with the synthetic bag when I invested in one. Over the many years I've used it, it's never gotten wet.... So I think down might be worth the gamble lol but they do have some down these days that's stil very good even when wet....
Sorry for the reduction in content. I'm hustling but life with a wife and 2 little boys makes it tougher these days. I still plan to make some fun content though so check back every now and then and catch up ;)
So what are some ways you are now considering changing up your gear to save weight and bulk? Or have you already?
Nice! No need for some fancy stove.... But some people enjoy them which s fine just as well. DIYing is fun to!
I started using the Katadyn Befree collapsible water bottle on fresh water trips...super high flow rate and really all i need...check it out Trip
I learned to diy my equipment. Hammock, cook kit and backpack. Lightened my load by a ton!
Just picked up a sawyer mini myself. Going to do some kayak fishing this weekend and try it out!
On your first aid kit, as small as it is already I'd leave it as is, especially on a multi day trip.
changed out my lantern to a Lucci solar inflating lantern that a subscriber sent me. Its pretty bright. last thru the night, weights nothing, and charges on the deck of my kayak while paddling in the day. No extra batteries to take.
There’s a book entitled “Lighten Up” by Don Ladigin that I highly recommend to anyone interested in backpacking, kayak camping, or motorcycle camping.
When people go backpacking with me I tell them to divide their gear into three piles.
1: The absolute necessities.
2: The things you really want to bring.
3: The things you’d like to bring.
Then I tell them to pack the first pile and get in the truck.
Haha that's great! Love the three piles....
Backpack: Teton Sports Oasis 1100 2 Liter Hydration Pack
Light: Foxelli Headlamp
Blanket/Bag: Green Life Active Pocket Blanket
Sleep Pad: OutdoorsmanLab Ultralight Sleeping Pad
Tent: Pinty Lightweight Camping Tent
This setup (bladder filled) weight about 11lbs and packs into the Teton. I still have 2 free pouches and the side water bottle holders are empty.
This is my mountain bike load out but its easily transferable to kayak, sup or hiking. So far no complains about the gear at all and the setup is super cheap.
Good stuff! Looks like a good setup.... Thanks for the suggestions!
Great video! Been wanting to do a kayak camping trip for a couple of years now, maybe even solo. I never really made the connection between ultralight backpacking gear and kayaking until seeing this. Will absolutely be using some of your tips to keep things slim and trim!
Thanks man! Yea man, do your best to keep the weight down. Heavy and extra gear just add to the burden to slow you down it seems. There is an even balance though because it is nice to take some extras along ;)
Hey Trip, with your Sawyer mini system. Look into getting a bigger bag for your filter. Those 16oz bags are really small and can be hard to fill up. You can buy the 64oz bags (2 for $12) and make it a gravity feed system. Take your bag(64oz) and cut open the bottom of the bag and use a slide on chip clip to reseal your bag. Punch 2 holes in the bottom (you'll see some spots on the bottom to do that) attach some paracord in one hole and tie a loop at the other end, attach a Carabiner to the 2nd hole to hang your bag. Find some 1/4" clear tubing to attach to the Sawyer filter and run to your bottle or cup. It works well and easy to use. Hope this helps you!
I have a new pretty nice bag that I enjoy using. Its a CNOC bag and works pretty well. It's really easy to fill which is the best part. Thanks for the tips on the system!
As time went by, I became more and more thankful that my outdoor experience started mostly with backpacking. The habit of traveling light, compact and taking nothing I don’t need has carried over into other areas and made it all much more enjoyable. Do the things you carry serve you or burden you?
Yes, traveling light is something that came with me from backpacking as well. Good thing for sure! I guess the answer is both huh?
My sister and gf are about to hike the GA section of AT and we went kayak camping recently to practice and test gear. Planning on doing a lot of overnight hiking and kayak camping this year, so this video was very helpful!
Oh cool! Hope yall enjoy your adventures and glad the video helped ;)
Some good tips. One disadvantage with using the wipes for the bathroom duty is you have to then keep the dirty wipes with you to pack out.
Yea, true....
As a UL backpacker and bikepacker, I don't think a lot of the sacrifices made for those pursuits make sense in a kayak with cargo space, a large intrinsic weight, and no elevation to climb. I agree with the "don't shop at walmart" vibe, but there is a lot of ground in the middle!
Very true!!!!
I motorcycle camp and found this very helpful, thank you!
Awesome John! Have fun on the bike man!
This is just my 2 cents and real experience!
As to backpacking I pack as light as necessary because ounces equals pounds and pounds equal pain as we say in the U.S. Army!
But it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!!
Kayak camping is great cuz your not hauling it on your back the kayak is!
It really doesn’t affect kayaking that much as far as weight goes if you have a decent kayak with a good hull design. You should be in decent physical condition to begin with!
So really I think your comparing apples to oranges!!! I have been kayak camping and backpacking for several years. Backpackers need to pack according to there physical conditioning and how long they are hiking.
I understand what your message is though but not really a big deal if you use good gear!! It’s nice to have all the creature comforts that backpackers don’t have thanks to the kayak storage! Thanks for your view though! Different strokes for different folks!
Weight is more of a factor when backpacking for sure. I do however thing that if you can reduce your bulk with kayaking it makes things much easier.... Different strokes ;)
Only so much space available in a 10' Yak.I'm looking to upgrade to "ultralight backpacking" gear due to space constriction , not how much lighter it is. There's more than one way to skin a cat.
Glad I finally found this channel. I do a ton of river trips in my kayak. And I haven’t had a consistent load out year after year. I can never get it perfect
It's about time you found it :P lol Yea, I have a checklist I use and go through while packing. It helps me forget "less" stuff lol
Losing the unnecessary crap means more necessary whiskey! That's what I'm working on. Great video!
Lol I guess that's one strategy! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TripSmith I've enjoyed them all so far. You do a great job. Just bought my first kayak after watching some of your videos. Looking forward to a healthier summer. Thank you so much!!
Trip, I recently read where drying out your wipes halfway saves weight, just rehydrate with water when you want to use them.
That's interesting. I wonder how much weight it really saves? Pretty cool!
I guess it all boils down to ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain...lol.
Yep, that's a good little saying lol
I always carry and set up my SAILING AND SUCH Gear Hanger !! It is truly a must have item to have when camping of any type !!!
Haha! Oh yea, that thing isn't negotiable, it must come!
Tent = Weather protection. Handy in areas where the weather changes every five minutes.
True.
Interesting points to make. Something to consider. Especially since currently I'm still trying to get together the gear to go kayak camping in general! Been day tripping it for years, now it's time to step up my game. So much gear to buy though if you're starting out without much of a base. Still, I love it. Great video Trip, keep em coming!
Hope you are able to get together all the gear needed soon to Get Out There and enjoy!
I just leave the wife home now I'm 120lbs lighter! 😂😂😂
Ha!!!!! That works to!!!! That's funny !!!!!
LMAO!!!
Haha
I've found that when it comes to hammocks vs tents, one needs to decide for yourself. I have tried both and for me the tent is king. IF I have a good sleep pad. I don't get into a tent for protection from bears. I can put my tent in a place where there are no suitable hammock supporting trees.
I've never really slept on a good sleeping pad. Hopefully I can get a nice one and try it out. I'm thinking I'd enjoy it much more than a foam one like ive used in the past. True, you can put your tent places without trees but I can also put my hammock places no tent would ever be at either. Just depends on your needs and location I guess.
I agree, you're absolutely right.....it is a "decide for yourself" kind of scenario. One can put a tent where there are no suitable trees for a hammock, but on the flip side of that coin, I can hang my hammock between two trees on a steep hillside where a tent would never work. It all just depends on the terrain you are going on I guess. I've used both myself as well, and it just depends on the adventure and the company as to which I take. :)
SailingandSuch I’m pretty much a river gravel bar camper. I recommend a Big Agnes Q-Core sleeping pad. It’s better than my bed!
You've come a long way in two years!! I remember your first video...
If it weren't for people watching then I wouldn't have come nearly this far. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
Thanks to those Patreon folks Trip mentioned, for helping to get these cool vids made. Trip, I really liked the video, as I am an overpacker. I think newer kayakers and backpackers tend to overpack, but I can't say it's a bad thing at first. I say, do what you can at first to make it a positive camping experience, and then, agreeing with what you are saying, trim it up as you become more comfortable. Good job Trip. Take er easy brotha
Yes exactly Yakkel! The Patreon's are a major driving force! Yep, I know I overpacked when I started and sometimes I still do.... I agree though, whatever you need to Get Out There safely, just go!
I ask myself, as I'm packing, "do I really need this?" and "I'm I going to use this?" If I can't answer "yes" on both questions for each item, it gets left behind. Sometimes that's a good strategy and sometimes it bad. For instance, Getting caught in 2 days of rain with no tablet to read is bad! Not carrying 3 changes of clothes is good.
That's a great practice! I like it! Haha, yea that would be rough in a rainstorm for sure lol
I quickly found that there's nothing worse than getting caught in a rainstorm with nothing to do. You can only sleep so much and then its either have some alternate amusement or twiddle your thumbs. I'm glad we have all those small electronic devices today! They are worth the extra weight, if nothing else but a little weather insurance!
Very true words!
ur a champ mate. i love ur kayaking vids. never been kayak camping b4 but am dying 4 tha weatha 2 warm up so i can start. tryin 2 learn all i can n ur vids r the BEST. Also highly entertaining. :) lotta love from australia buddy
Thanks Mark! Do it! Get Out There!!!! Hope you enjoy future video as well ;)
Can certainly relate to all the stuff you talking about! Specially clothes, not that Im really proud of it but I can wear a filthy t-shirt for days LOL. And if you feel cold, bring with you a warm/comfortable beanie. Thats a very effective way of not waste body heat.
I don't mind wearing the same shirt either lol But I always wonder if I wear the same shirt three days in a row in a video if people would think I was nasty..... Yep, beanie is the way to go!
Plenty to consider there Trip, love kayak camping over here in Ireland. Obviously our weather needs serious consideration.
Sure is Dave! Yea.... Quite a bit different weather no doubt!
I agree most of us are within close enough distance to civilization that we won't die from an injury, but I'm not going to knock on the nearest stranger's door just to ask for hydrocortisone for a wasp sting. What I did was just get a smaller, modest first aid kit and add whatever I thought was absolutely necessary. I think that is a much better way to go about it than hauling a huge medical kit that you'll [hopefully] never need.
Lol I agree with you, I would knock on a door for something like that. Most of the time when I get bitten by a wasp, I never treat it with anything (like on my last trip down the Suwannee when I did get stung by a wasp....) I'm right there with you on just a trimmed down first aid kit... Thanks for the comment!
On the medical kit. When it comes to getting hurt “it’s not a problem, till it’s a problem.” Your kits pretty small and light. Take the whole thing.
Good little saying. I think with the minimal kit I should be able to mitigate most trauma emergencies. BUt you never really know....
OPTION OPTION OPTION The more options you have the better I feel, some times having a bunch of stuff is nice but most of the time on day or overnighter or week end trips you probably bring different things. good vid
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!
Excellent video, a lot of the stuff we carry is not necessary. I would still keep at least one backup method of making fire, purifying water, light, knife and possibly navigation. Depends how far away from civilisation you are planning to go.
These backups would only add less than a pound to your load. And your Mora (I have 5 of them) is an greatt outdoor knife, I would not leave it at home!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Good points and yep, great knife!
I have to question the wisdom of backpackers. Why walk when you can paddle a kayak?
I agree with you to a point. But then... It would be hard to paddle a kayak to the top of a mountain for that huge overlooking view ;-) I enjoy both but think I prefer kayaking much better.
There are also many beautiful places you just can't get to with a kayak, just like with fishing, there are many places you can't get to with a boat.
kayak is fun. especially white water. but i prefer backpacking.
This is not a well thought out statement.
Cricks don’t run up hill.
I try to only take what's necessary, but really when you get down to it, a lot of gear IS necessary. The problem with "lightweight" gear is that its so expensive. You can buy a cheap 2-man tent (I like a little extra room in case it rains so I can stuff my dry-only gear in it if necessary) for about $30. If you bought a lightweight version, even the cheapest one would be more like $100+. Most of us are poor, live week-to-week and can barely afford to go on trips, so saving every penny is necessary for gas to get to where we are going. Luxury items like that are just "not in the cards."
Its sad that they charge such an outrageous premium for such things, but that's the way the world works. If it was cheaper, we'd all have it!
I agree on the price of good/lightweight/compact stuff. Very very expensive. It depends how often you use it or how much you actually need it to make a long distance trip pleasant. I've been trying to replace things slowly with one piece of titanium/down/silpoly/cuben fiber at a time... Also a few researched ebay knockoffs can help for some things.
Yep, the lightweight stuff can be costly... I agree with net and I've been slowly trying to get my gear lighter over the years. It's a process and can be fun at times and challenging. The bottom line is whatever gear lets you Get Out There is all you really need....
..and keeps the bugs off you!
SailingandSuch I actually broke down and got a hammock set up thank to you lol. I believe I paid 150 for my full set up double hammock with bug net, tarp, under quilt. I yet to try it
Larry Talbot There are definitely products and strategies to work around expensive gear and keep costs down. Just keep doing a lot of homework and always be on the lookout (DIY and used, for example). Lots of inexpensive solutions and deals to be had.
Hey Trip, went on my first trip a couple months ago. And it was fun, not much water out there. Keep up the inspiring work.
Glad you enjoyed it! I'll see if I can keep the good stuff coming!
People bring so much useless junk on most camping trips, I was a kayak and raft guide for years and found in general people tend to pack extra things related to things they are scared of. Scared of being cold, people bring way to many layers and changes of clothes, scared of running out of food, lets bring 20 days of food for a overnight trip (and a backup stove), scared of getting lost, need to bring a cell phone, gps, spot device, satellite phone, extra batteries, signal mirror, flare gun, and air horn.
Once people accept that if they leave more at home it will create more room for "luxury" items that might make the trip more enjoyable or just a lighter load for easier traveling. Leave the stove at home and bring a kite to fly in the evenings if that is your thing, Leave the lantern at home and bring a book and a headlight, leave the extra clothes at home and bring a hand crank margarita blender to be used with the ice that the "I have to have a cooler" guy brought.
I do a lot of trips where I leave things behind just to come up with creative ways to deal with its absence or find a way to multitask with something else I regularly bring anyway. My base weight (no food or water) is around 14lbs (I camp in the snow with this set up also) and do not feel I am missing anything.
Agreed! Things they are scared of.... I think that makes a lot of sense... Love this comment! Great insight.... Thanks for sharing Kirk!
Hey trip, some really good tips! I always seem to take much, but always have a good time! If you ever head my way, would love to float the Buffalo River in Arkansas, 4 days and 3 night and about forty mile.. but would be up to planning an even longer trip! Keep the videos coming, looking forward to the next one!!!!!!!
Glad you thought so John! I know the feeling of taking to much.... Aw man, I've seen so many pictures of the Buffalo river and I'd really really love to float it one day. Hopefully it will happen!
What was the mini stand that u poke in the ground to put your alcohol stove on?!!
It's a IRIDIUM Stove. Don't know if they are making them any longer though sadly....
Yeah I use a bum bag for my tackle and it’s more than adequate
Ah cool!
Good video with good ideas. Thanks for the shout out.
Thanks Ben, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support my man! I appreciate it and I'm sure the entire audience does even if they don't know it ;-)
Great info,keep the vids coming Man.
Glad you enjoyed it William! I'll keep it up bud.
Great video as always....great info...great perspectives!!!!!!
Thanks bud!
Pack it gourmet ;) yummmm been stocking up on them for my big trip this next summer.
Nice! You're going to be eating like a King!
Great video man!
Thanks bud!
Spray the gerber with the Houdini spray I gave you.
Haha! Will do my friend!
Courtesy FYI... sleeping bag... you said "1.11 ounces"... actually "1 pound, 11 ounces"
Hehe, yep I sure did....
I made the mistake of bring scented wetwipes camping once and the mosquitoes feasted on me... from then on out its nothing but unscented wetwipes.
Oh wow lol that's funny right there! Yea I use unscented.... Man, that would be rough lol
Trip I need to reach out to you I have not been able to complete the patreon Im having issues with it
I'd love to help you figure it out. Shoot me an email to sailingandsuch@gmail.com and we'll get it sorted out my man.
SailingandSuch sent you an email trip did you get it?
think you should keep the folding sae rrealy you should
The folding seat? I imagine I'll keep it most of the time.
saw lol
Great ideas!!!!
Thanks! Hope everyone can learn from some of the tips.
lets talk about food, do you REAAALLY need food? not really.. think about the weight you save because then you dont need any pots, stoves or a toothbrush.. might as well leave the kayak lol. some good tips though, thank you
New age thinking Moe!!! lol
So when’s the next adventure?
Really not sure... I'd like to do a quick day trip next week maybe..... We shall see!
Also, where do you get all your MREs?
I actually had mine sent to me by a buddy.... If I bought them though I'd probably get them from Amazon. Go ahead and pick you some out and add them to your wishlist. They are not all created equal, here are the good ones - amzn.to/2xaPri9
please do a sleeping bag review
I'd like to get the one I mentioned and give it a test/review.... Hope all is going well for ya bud!
Haven't seen a new video in a bit
Yea.... I actually filmed this a week ago while I was getting over being sick and lost my voice while doing it. Then went to edit it and realized my mic wasn't plugged in so the whole video had no audio lol. So I waited till my voice came back and still had to film it over two day from my silly errors.... More coming soon though, more frequently ;-)
SailingandSuch Going thru withdrawal from your vidsreally enjoy them have a good day and stay safe
Just remember wet down is useless.
Yes indeed it is. That's the reason I went with the synthetic bag when I invested in one. Over the many years I've used it, it's never gotten wet.... So I think down might be worth the gamble lol but they do have some down these days that's stil very good even when wet....
im learning alot from ya mate. i wanna tip trip lol. can ya reply n tell me how 2 do so. :)
Thanks great Mark! Sure thing, how awesome! Check this out - ua-cam.com/video/GCm2Akdz3Qg/v-deo.html
Less is more in a kayak.
Always ;)
Long time subscriber un-subbing due to decreasing content.
Sorry for the reduction in content. I'm hustling but life with a wife and 2 little boys makes it tougher these days. I still plan to make some fun content though so check back every now and then and catch up ;)
First 😂
Very quick ;)