7 Things You NEED To Know About Backpacking
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2022
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This video has some tips, tricks and hacks for backpacking and hiking that everyone should use to have a better time outdoors. - Розваги
"One of those bulky outdoor store trowels" actually saved me a couple times, by preventing dangerous situations. I got a metal one with a paracord wrapped holow handle in which i can insert a stick for a better grip.
I dig my catholes super fast with it, since it's so comfortable. It has a perfect root cutting side, so after it digs in, i just cut the ground sideways.
I also dig dakota fire holes with it, making safe stealthy fires on which i can easily cook.
I use it to get a mound of dirt around my sleeping pad or groundsheet to help with flooding.
In an emergency, it would make a decent improvised spear whick I could further sharpen.
Sometimes light gear isn't the best choice. I go with durability and survival oriented gear since I spend so long out in the trails, and I have yet to regret it.
Very good info there
Thanks Jeremiah! I really like your informative and friendly videos!
An extra tip about toes: before you go out on a hike, check and trim your toenails. Long toenails are more likely to jam against the inside of your shoes and cause problems.
Happy hiking y'all!
I also recommend trimming your toenails at least one day before your trip. Sometimes you leave a little pointy tip at the edge of a nail and it will gouge the poor toe beside it while you are hiking!
That's a great one!! And it's free
Glad to discover your channel! Thanks for your content and your nice vibe :)
Glad you enjoy it!
For me, the three big things to dial in for new-comers are 1) footwear that works for you, 2) stay warm whether you are dry or damp or wet, and 3) sleep is crucial. These are three areas that can sour the initial experience to the point of turning someone off to this wonderful activity forever. So when I am going on trips with newbies, I look at those three aspects particularly and try to help out. Yes, I could comment on the weight of their pack out, their tent, food choices, etc. But then I'd be nit-picking continually and might lose their attention. A cold, sleep-deprived backpacker with bad foot pain is not a good situation for anyone on the trip.
For instance, I often bring in my car a couple extra sleeping pad options, sleeping bags, inflatable pillows to loan out. If I see someone is particularly ill prepared in their sleep system, I will be a bit more strong in getting them to take maybe something better. Can't do much about footwear, but I bring extra blister treatments with me (I used to get blisters all the time, now just every once in a while so I am a pretty good foot nurse). I've got some old, cheap rain shells that have been DWR'd multiple times and bring those as well. In pre-trip communications, I try to focus on these things but sometimes it is good to come with more than just advice once we get to the trailhead.
Very good info!!! Love it
Bob and Brad!! That gun is dangerously awesome. Pro Tip: be careful where you use it.
Lol true that
Great video, thanks!
My pleasure :D
Hay Jeremiah what about a video on the little gear items you need on the trail can't find one that covers a lot of little things you need thanks
I like it! Going to write that down as a future video possibility. Thank you :D
Great tips as always!!!
Thanks, John! Also, it says you are a top commenter lol Congrats!
Bob and Brad are great! I heavily relied on their videos to address a nasty bout of plantar fasciitis a few months ago. They just might have saved my trip to Isle Royale!
They are awesome! Enjoy those guys helpful content
Thanks for many good tips! Tip no. 8: trim your nails to avoid sore toes🙂
Great tip!
Great tips! The #1 thing to know about backpacking is, you’ll never know it all. But the more you go, the more you know.
Love that tip!!
Wife and love your videos. We are planning a trip to Patagonia. Should you have a lock in your tent? When we go hiking we want to leave our stuff in our tent. We won’t have valuables but who knows if someone will go in our tent and take a sleeping back or something else. Any ideas to feel secure or lock our tent?
Thank you so much for the love :D On the tent situation there's not a whole lot you can do. If anyone wanted to steal anything they would cut through the tent with a knife. The good news is I've never had any issues with thieves on any trips, but I've done all my backpacking in the states
When possible put a big heavy rock in Mr. Buff''s backpack. But save enough energy to run and hide when he finds out. LOL Great video!
Lol thank you
The right socks aid in keeping your feet blister free, as well as the correct under garment gear or shorts that don't require undergarment gear. A proper fitting pack reduces hot points on the shoulders and hips. Proper clothes in general for the seasons. Just a few of things. You can also re-water proof clothing with the proper cleaning and application of the right product. Also, proper tick and bug treatment of clothing, tents, and other gear prone to holding such little creatures. Keep up the good work, young man! Maybe, out paths will cross will day on the trail and we can say hello in person :)
Lots of great info in your comment!! :D Maybe our paths will cross one day!
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Next year at 7:00 on 7/7/2023, you need to do a top 7 of your top 7 videos. Ill comment 7 times and send it to 7 friends.
Lol we could arrange that
Hey Jeremiah! I'm 16 and make ultralight beanies about of polartec alpha. I'd love to send you a few of my different styles of beanies and get your opinion about them. I'm always looking to improve my design, and I've been watching you for awhile now (I won a headlamp giveaway about 2 years ago from you). I'd really value your opinion and love for you to see what I have going on. Let me know. Thanks man!
Got back to your email :D Excited to try them!
Water proofness? I guess you mean water resistance. Good try though, Good video Jeremiah, thanks. Cheers!
Lol I'm not good with the terminology
Looks like blood on the tree behind you
Could be
Jeremiah, can you at least put up a warning sign before you show any more feet. My God, those digits were disgusting. I'm not into feet but after those pics, I now know what PTSD is. Damn, make this video 18+ or have some type of label stating, "you may be grossed out by certain images shown." I was right in the middle of snacking when I saw "the toes," if you want to call them that, and my gag reflex kicked in followed by projectile vomiting. Better yet, just talk about 6 things you need to know about backpacking and leave dem feet out. Those dogs don't hunt. If they are your hooves, I'm praying for you. Godspeed
Lol my bad on that
@@JeremiahStringer Jeremiah, I was just giving you crap and pulling your chain; glad you have a sense of humor. Hike on my young Padawan. Mark
Lol no worries. I continue to learn
Best tip? If you can't spend at least $1500 on your gear, your gear will probably discourage you with it's marginal specs and performance. It is an expensive hobby/sport.
Negatory on those trowels. Vargo makes the best trowel.
@Sludge
Nope. I started out with Army surplus gear. It is not remotely appropriate for American trail backpacking. It is grossly inferior in most comparisons.
I did the 70 lb. fall New England carries in the 1980s. Carrying all that weight in inferior gear these days just to be a tough guy is not my thing and not their thing for most people who want to partake of backpacking.
You are misleading any newbies reading these comments.
Don't waste money and resources buying two sets of backpacking gear - one inferior set that will make hiking less enjoyable and one set you should have bought to start off.
BTW, I see you have considered only about 10% of the necessary gear to own, while ignoring necessities like a water filter, a first-aid kit, rain gear, and a bunch more.
Stop trolling people. It is tiresome. It made you/makes you look bad.
Many folks do not have that much to spend or don't want to make an investment that big if they're just getting started. There are plenty of budget options to choose from that would get one to a 30-35lb. loaded pack weight. Setting a price tag is sort of discouraging too.
@@nobison6185 They should rent some gear from REI if they want to be even more cautious. Or buy used gear. But if we are talking new gear, I stand by what I wrote. Good gear first saves the most money and reduces the most waste.
Even with gear like a good, light Lanshan 2 tent, they are going to need to budget at least $1500. Think...think of every piece of good gear. It adds up in cost quickly. That tent takes 15% of the budget alone, but then you have to pay more to upgrade of the inferior stakes. It adds up quickly.
@@chriseidam7319 Just me Chris, but I think you overthink what it takes to get down a path. I also have been hiking since the 80's. New stuff is cool but there are still many ways to "skin a cat".
It really, really depends on what you'll be doing, and also on your location. I started out with a cheap sleeping bag, a decent backpack and my normal sports clothes. Didn't even have a tent, neither did my friend I went with, so we did a shelter tour - just four days walking from shelter to shelter. (this was in Denmark, I highly recommend for beginners located in northern Europe) It was great and did the opposite of discouraging me. Since that trip, I have slowly upgraded my gear and made my trips more comfortable (and the distances I can go bigger). I suppose I'm at a point now where the gear I bring costs more than a thousand US dollars combined, but I could never have just bought it all in one go. Just start somewhere and upgrade as you go 🤷
Tip on the massage gun…it’s actually better to use BEFORE exercise. It’s warms up the muscles before they work. Using a massage gun after when your muscles are sore can damage the tissue more which extends recovery time. It’s fine to loosen up a cramp to spread lactic acid buildup but that’s it. Sore muscles=damaged muscle/tissue and when it repairs itself it’s stronger. So using the hell out of a massage gun for severely sore muscles is actually bad. Hope that makes sense
Good stuff! Thank you for sharing the tip on the massage gun :D
@@JeremiahStringer you’re welcome bud!