Another thing we've done for 30+ years and swear by from experience is ALWAYS line the tent floor ( inside ) with just a cheap dollar store tarp cut to size and a cheap mylar reflective emergency blanket between you and the tarp to maximize retained body heat. The extra barrier of the tarp inside on the floor does wonders for stopping any dampness from creeping in from the ground to your carcass. That coupled with an outside ground sheet is the only way we've gone for many years, and we always sleep like babies.👍 Happy trails😊
@LoveofVelvetTo the contrary not heavy at all..could actually just double up the emergency blankets and that would suffice for both floor protection and radiant warmth, as for warm morning attire..we ALWAYS stuff our clothes for the next day at the bottom if of sleeping bags, wake up to toasty warm and dry duds in the morning! Happy trail!
It’s more of a psychological thing, some people don’t sleep outside because they may be scared.... once you can find peace in the middle of the wilderness, sleeping comes easier outside.
Solid advice all the way around. Many first timers I’ve taken backpacking also have a lot of anxiety about how to interpret what they hear outside the tent overnight, navigating the dark to take that overnight pee, what to do if you can’t sleep or are the first one up in the morning, etc. I’ve offered advice to a few folks over the years, but I wonder if you have any that might make an interesting video.
We need a tips video on how to look as sharp as Eric Hanson when we get to camp. Maybe is the Florida air but I'm always damp and gross when I get done for the day lol great tips video
Ear plugs for light sleepers, eye masks for those sensitive to light, square Nalgene(only) bottle for pee(leave it in sleeping bag on colder nights) and if in a forest, don't sleep under 'widow-makers'. Thanks for great vid, headed to watch winter setup.
Nice vid again... I have the save sleeping bag, it’s epic!!! My video review coming maybe next month. Going to sleep in clean clothes is very important imho!!! Fuzzy socks YES!!! I actually hate attaching my pad to my bag.. drives me crazy...
Love this video Eric. I just got back from a night in the backcountry and the placing of tent with the sun was a big one for me, at the moment in the French alps the mornings are super cold, so having the first bit of light on the tent felt so nice this morning
Check out how some of the backpacking quilt manufacturers attach theirs to the mattress. You may be able to somehow mimic this on your bag. One suggestion is Enlightened Equipment. I use theirs but they aren't the only company.
How does it not get freezing cold in the summer for you guys? We get 5-6 °C at night in the mountains even in midsummer. Late spring, early fall? Maybe you get 4-5 °C... Maybe you get snowed in... Who knows? And I don't live up north...
Mark Harwood Big Agnes sells a “snap patch” that attaches their quilts to sleeping pads. I’m not sure what kind of quilt you have but it may help. www.bigagnes.com/Snap-Patch-Accessory-Pack
Most you covered, mine are: Dry clean clothes (especially socks) Insulated mattress Good bag that fits you well (or stuff it to make it fit better) Tent location Eat before bed (the harder to digest stuff works best as it burns more calories to do it) Don't drink before bed (bot even that hot cup of tea or cocoa) or you'll have to pee Pee if you need to Wear a beanie Do some light excercise before you sleep (enough to get the blood flowing and warm you up but not enough to make you sweat) Boot liners with hand/foot warmers inside
Great tips! I do like to encourage people to keep drinking though, as it's easy to get dehydrated out of fear of having to pee. To me it's better to just hydrate and pee when needed. But I like your list! Excellent work!
@@BackpackingTV oh yeah I'm not saying don't drink plenty throughout the day and stay hydrated, just don't drink a bunch near or right before bed if you're expecting potential warmth issues at night (like that hot cup of tea/cocoa thats very tempting). In addition to causing the discomfort and forcing you to get up to pee its also liquid in your system that, if its over what you need for hydration, is just acting like a heat sink as your body tries to maintain warmth and has to heat up the additional liquid too.
For guys a must is a pee bottle.. ..get a wide top water bottle paint it luminous, and put warnings on it " pee do not drink " ( for those who dont know what it is ) A soda bottle is not a good idea, so forget that unless you want a wet sleeping bag. Hey presto if its a cold night you just made a hot water bottle....i bought a luminous wide top bottle so check online if you you dont want to have to paint it...not having to get up out of your bag for a pee makes such a difference ...enjoyed your tips.
Yes. For women, use a urinary device, basically a funnel, like P Style, Shewee, etc and pee in a ziplock bag. Keep the bag outside your tent in case it leaks.
Another thing we've done for 30+ years and swear by from experience is ALWAYS line the tent floor ( inside ) with just a cheap dollar store tarp cut to size and a cheap mylar reflective emergency blanket between you and the tarp to maximize retained body heat.
The extra barrier of the tarp inside on the floor does wonders for stopping any dampness from creeping in from the ground to your carcass.
That coupled with an outside ground sheet is the only way we've gone for many years, and we always sleep like babies.👍
Happy trails😊
Pq
@LoveofVelvetTo the contrary not heavy at all..could actually just double up the emergency blankets and that would suffice for both floor protection and radiant warmth, as for warm morning attire..we ALWAYS stuff our clothes for the next day at the bottom if of sleeping bags, wake up to toasty warm and dry duds in the morning!
Happy trail!
@LoveofVelvet My pleasure my friend, here's to an awesome trip👍
It’s more of a psychological thing, some people don’t sleep outside because they may be scared.... once you can find peace in the middle of the wilderness, sleeping comes easier outside.
Solid advice all the way around. Many first timers I’ve taken backpacking also have a lot of anxiety about how to interpret what they hear outside the tent overnight, navigating the dark to take that overnight pee, what to do if you can’t sleep or are the first one up in the morning, etc. I’ve offered advice to a few folks over the years, but I wonder if you have any that might make an interesting video.
First one up makes breakfast.
As a Scottish wild camper i highly recommended this sleeping bag, absolutely superb👌
Fellow UK wild camper here. Do you recommend the ACII as videoed here? Many thanks
@Scott Herrington I have the AC III, but it can get a bit toasty in the summer, depends when you are going to be using it most I suppose.
@Sir Robert The Bruce awesome mate! As I'm not in Scotland and don't wild camp to much throughout the winter I'll be going for the ACII. Stay safe 👍🏼
We need a tips video on how to look as sharp as Eric Hanson when we get to camp. Maybe is the Florida air but I'm always damp and gross when I get done for the day lol great tips video
Looks like Thunder Mtn in the background, Sedona Az. Are you local?
Ear plugs for light sleepers, eye masks for those sensitive to light, square Nalgene(only) bottle for pee(leave it in sleeping bag on colder nights) and if in a forest, don't sleep under 'widow-makers'. Thanks for great vid, headed to watch winter setup.
Pro tips! Thanks for sharing!
Great advice!
Ambien pills. They are a nice thing to have in the backcountry.
A fat end of the day doobie works great...... A tent? Really?
Nice vid again... I have the save sleeping bag, it’s epic!!! My video review coming maybe next month. Going to sleep in clean clothes is very important imho!!! Fuzzy socks YES!!! I actually hate attaching my pad to my bag.. drives me crazy...
Love this video Eric. I just got back from a night in the backcountry and the placing of tent with the sun was a big one for me, at the moment in the French alps the mornings are super cold, so having the first bit of light on the tent felt so nice this morning
That tent looks really nice and spacious. Please, would you mind sharing which model it is? :-)
Good tips, I agree wearing extra large wool socks to keep my feet warm
Check out how some of the backpacking quilt manufacturers attach theirs to the mattress. You may be able to somehow mimic this on your bag. One suggestion is Enlightened Equipment. I use theirs but they aren't the only company.
Awesome video thank you! 🙏🏼
I slept comfortably on a cheap and thin foam mat in my early twenties, but now that I'm in my fifties, I definitely need more comfort.
Yes! We can graduate to a few comforts!
have you tried any of the big agnes 3N1 systems? I’m a beginner backpacker and making one purchase for my entire sleep system sounds appealing
Does this apply to summer 70 degree Fahrenheit camping?
I was wondering, how tall are you?? and which size are your sleeping bag and sleeping pad?
thanks by the way :D
How does it not get freezing cold in the summer for you guys? We get 5-6 °C at night in the mountains even in midsummer. Late spring, early fall? Maybe you get 4-5 °C... Maybe you get snowed in... Who knows? And I don't live up north...
Always great valuable content for the hiking apprentice. thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
Put yr next days clothes in foot box, so you put on warm clothes in am,... and alpaca socks at night
I'm worried for this guy. He's. Going to get a scorpion up his under. The juniper.
The LAST thing I want to cover while sleeping is my nose and mouth, hate the way that feels. I agree, clean clothes (at least socks) before bed!
I usually don't like it either. But if it's super cold then it becomes necessary.
I use a pillow i can fill the centre with water its the best as i can alter the firmness
Arent u scared of wild animals?
Just Get Out of Your Tent and Pee 2020
Would you recommend the comfort plus or the Nemo? For best comfort? Thanks!
I'm partial to the comfort plus and definitely recommend it. But Nemo makes amazing stuff and I love them too. Can't go wrong there.
Best tip: Get a Amok Draumr.
Some good tips. The one thing I would like to do is somehow attach my down bag to my Nemo Matress - anyone got any suggestions on how to do that?
Mark Harwood Big Agnes sells a “snap patch” that attaches their quilts to sleeping pads. I’m not sure what kind of quilt you have but it may help. www.bigagnes.com/Snap-Patch-Accessory-Pack
Fab film really enjoyed
Addy0
Great video.
Most you covered, mine are:
Dry clean clothes (especially socks)
Insulated mattress
Good bag that fits you well (or stuff it to make it fit better)
Tent location
Eat before bed (the harder to digest stuff works best as it burns more calories to do it)
Don't drink before bed (bot even that hot cup of tea or cocoa) or you'll have to pee
Pee if you need to
Wear a beanie
Do some light excercise before you sleep (enough to get the blood flowing and warm you up but not enough to make you sweat)
Boot liners with hand/foot warmers inside
Great tips! I do like to encourage people to keep drinking though, as it's easy to get dehydrated out of fear of having to pee. To me it's better to just hydrate and pee when needed. But I like your list! Excellent work!
@@BackpackingTV oh yeah I'm not saying don't drink plenty throughout the day and stay hydrated, just don't drink a bunch near or right before bed if you're expecting potential warmth issues at night (like that hot cup of tea/cocoa thats very tempting). In addition to causing the discomfort and forcing you to get up to pee its also liquid in your system that, if its over what you need for hydration, is just acting like a heat sink as your body tries to maintain warmth and has to heat up the additional liquid too.
For guys a must is a pee bottle.. ..get a wide top water bottle paint it luminous, and put warnings on it " pee do not drink " ( for those who dont know what it is ) A soda bottle is not a good idea, so forget that unless you want a wet sleeping bag. Hey presto if its a cold night you just made a hot water bottle....i bought a luminous wide top bottle so check online if you you dont want to have to paint it...not having to get up out of your bag for a pee makes such a difference ...enjoyed your tips.
Yes. For women, use a urinary device, basically a funnel, like P Style, Shewee, etc and pee in a ziplock bag. Keep the bag outside your tent in case it leaks.
Nice video
@campinghoy
Sedona baby🤟
Alcohol 👌
Works like a charm!
Great tips 👍
Excruciating