I would actually disagree on buying an ultralight backpack first at least depending on the pack. Traditional packs major advantage are that they have lifting and frame tech in them to help you carry more weight comfortably. Ultralight packs often do not have this or it is less effective. It is enough if your entire gear setup is already ultralight but if you are kind of in that in between stage and still have some weight in your bag you might benefit more from a slightly heavier more traditional pack that makes carrying the extra weight more pleasant.
Totally agree with this assessment- have a UL and as an older hiker switching to a trad pack. Heavier but will be more comfortable & less stress with gear and supplies for a week
I bought a ULA Catalyst so that it still has an internal frame to help with this mainly because I need my hips to carry some of the weight due to an injury to my back years ago in an auto accident. It works well enough so that all if the weight is not on my shoulders.
Agreed. Most would benefit from a pack that’s heavier but has better load support systems. Until one becomes more adept at managing base weight and additional needs (food, clothing etc) going UL may backfire. Plus, most beginners start off bringing way more than needed (I did too!). And there aren’t a ton of affordable true UL packs with enough support to handle 30 ish lbs.
I would like to get a lighter pack, but I hike with a dog and carry up to 3 kg of dog food alone. That pushes me over the 15kg easily when I also need to bring a lot of food for myself. I am thinking about the bach molecule though, because it is quite a bit lighter but still strong enough to carry a bit more on days when it's necessary. I also think it's important to justify your expenses and the resources required for the pack. If I go out hiking several times a month and actually use the ul pack, it can be justified in addition to a heavier backpack that also can be used as luggage, or in other ways. At the end, I think it's important to think about it before buying one, because there is no fully sustainable backpack ( even though the new fjallraven pack with the wooden carrying system looks soo interesting 😂)
As a new backpacker who uses a fastpack id have to agree. I enjoy the feeling of freedom i get from going hipbelt less, but i also sleep under a tarp which even i have questioned when that one fly pissed me off one night.
The best bang for your buck is to bring Everclear. Everclear can be used for cooking food, sterilizing your titanium spoon after using it to dig a cat hole, use it on cuts to sterilize wounds, or as a "nip". What's better than something you can use for multiple purposes for ultralight?
Do you think in heavily populated trails there's been someone who has exhumed someone else's poop when digging their own cat hole? For certain it has happened.
Sitting on something that’s not a canoe seat at the end of the day is a wonderful experience and for me personally my canoe tracks better in the water when I have significant weight in it and I have less free board. I grow my base weight by ~9x when I go canoeing. Everything changes of course with rapids or big portages.
There’s definitely a lot of variation in how hard off-trail hiking is. Most popular “off trail” stuff will be following old trails/forest roads for some parts of the hike. You’re also normally starting or ending from established trails. I’d say the hardest form of off-trail hiking is establishing routes. It’s not that hard to follow old maps or posted directions/GPX tracks. The people who are finding those paths are the true Ph.Ds of hiking IMO!
Funny about the liquor suggestion, I take a little brandy with me, really helps winding down after a hard hike/if it's raining...and tastes good in hot chocolate!
Big 3: Backpack, shelter (tent or hammock), and sleep system. Big 4: Add a chair. Ultralight pro-tip: Wear cargo pants with huge pockets for the chair parts, then it doesn't count against your base weight.
Pretty funny episode, really enjoyed it, but your advice about looking to others for inspiration but not comparison is spot on. So much about backpacking is unique to each individual and you just have to get out there and figure out what works for you.
Dude. I canoe camp a lot. It’s one small step below car camping. I take everything. 48qt cooler, ice, all the alcohol, too much food, 5 gallons of water just for me, ancient 3 burner Coleman camp stove, a big pot, usually two cast iron pans, absolutely I bring a camp chair. Go nuts. Unless you are in a kayak with limited space take all the luxuries. But I do have a canoe designed for that kind of load.
I have traveled throughout the country for work and have heard those little airplane bottles of liquor called nips, mini and shooters. I call them travel size
LOL, I came in expecting to say that they're called "stupid little airplane bottles". But apparently there's something to it, but perhaps I should leave the "stupid" part out 😂
Alright just to clear this educational thing up a little: At least here in Europe/Germany „postdoc“ is not a degree. After your PHD you could write a „habilitation“ wich in theory allows you to work as a genuin professor. (I know that this term is used completely different in the US). You could have a position as a professor without a habil, but then it’s called „Verwaltungsprofessur“ wich means that you are some kind of admin but you’re not allowed to hold lectures. On the other hand, the habil doesn’t make you a professor by itself, but you can call yourself private teacher. Becoming a genuin professor requires to hold a lecture in front of a committee and being elected afterwards by other professors, admins and a couple of students alike.
Baker and Kyle bring an hour of shenanigans. Love it. For Baker's discussion, here is a take: High school: Day hikes Professional certificate in a discipline: Overnight hike Associate degree: Weekend trip Bachelor's degree: Multi-day short or long hike Master's degree: Thru hike Doctoral degree: Multiple thru hikes Post graduate/professional development, classes, training: Extreme challenges like Barkley Marathons, Mt. Everest/Mt. Kilimanjaro, Eco Challenge, etc.
Kilimanjaro shouldn't be mentioned next to Everest it's not a technical mountain... Everest is technical mountaineering on it's easiest route require ice axes, rope work etc. Kilimanjaro on its most popular route is literally a hike no axes or ropes needed...
Made once a mistake with that water, didn't survive, I died. For next trip like that I have MSR trailshot to reach that pesky water running between big stones under you that you just can't normally reach.
yep airplane bottles is what i've always called them. years ago they weren't even sold in liquor stores you only got them on flights and later they started appearing on some bars
I always fill up max water capacity. Filtering is time consuming. Or fill up cnoc and filter at camp. Keep it moving! I also do 95% of hiking in AZ. Water is gold out here.
I agree. Water is the very last thing I would skimp on. I have run out on trail when the next stream was dried up, and the pump at the next stop after that was broken. I won't do it again.
I’ve been listening to your podcast for a long time (five stars!) and finally got it through my head that you also have a UA-cam channel devoted to your podcasts. I’ll have to give fentanyl a try on my next hike. I think someone slipped me Trank on my CT through hike which explains my slow pace. But seriously: I am a bidet enthusiast. Even if you don’t rely on it completely, it really cuts down the amount of TP you need, and it reduces the smear factor considerably. I’ll carry a bidet (but no fentanyl) on my JMT thru hike in August.
Black tar heroin is actually the best bang for your buck per gram. If you’re on a budget fent will probably be a good lightweight substance to pack. But for a better high be sure to get the quality stuff. Make sure at least one of your friends carries narcan, for if you go too hard on the partying, which can make their pack a little heavier though. The good thing about carrying an opioid is that you don’t have to worry about a pillow or sleeping pad because you’ll be sleeping standing up leaning over.
I picked up a titanium flask, but drinking cheap whiskey after a long day of hiking was a bad idea. That's where the bidet comes in handy. To clean up whiskey poop after you crap your pants.
Ranking... dayhiking = Continuing Ed classes. Basic overnight or weekend backpacking = GED. One or two week(ish)-long treks = Associate's or trade school. Many extended treks and/or month-long = Bachelor's. Multi-month in one go, like AT = Master's. Triple-crown = Doctorate. Beyond = Professor
I love my camping bidet. Especially for women during mensus, it is a great way to feel less icky on trail. I will even add a little warmed water to the bottle, very soothing. It may add weight but it's worth it to me. And it gets me way cleaner than wiping. I think, until you have tried one, you just don't get how wonderful they are.
56:13 I'm a mom! And a recovered opioid addict! 😂 But also, off trail hiking is my main jam! Never done a thruhike and it'll be years before I can take that much time to do it....but! I CAN go get lost (never been truly lost, just what i call it!) in the Badlands for a couple weeks!
About the failed seams on that rain jacket. How would you have felt about it if it failed whilst you were out on the trail and a long way from where you could replace it? Personally, I now prefer a good poncho as it covers me and my pack and is cooler to wear in a shower or prolonged light rain.
Oof, I hate Frog Toggs' backpacking line. Have tried them 3 times and never had one last more than a month. Meanwhile I've taken my Marmot Essence hiking around the world for the past 7 years to include a blizzard in Iceland, fat drop showers in Peru, drenching rains in Scotland on the WHW, and beyond. Have had to do a DWR refresh once so far but that's literally the only problem.
I'm debating getting an UL hammock setup rather than a UL tent like a Durston. I live in the PNW so tree availability is not an issue. Any reason I shouldn't give the hammocks a shot?
I'd say that I have a batcher degree in hiking. I hiked the at in 18 as well. But I've continued my education and think now I'm a master. I will hike it but I'll resurch first.
If we had zero weight burden: An electronic cooler, better food or even just a big bad of potatoes, a griddle or big skillet, larger amounts water and a shower 😅, or for me personally camera gear. I have not through hiked yet, so that would maybe change my perspective. We have backpacked into The Bob Marshall Wilderness stayed 8 days, living off what we brought and could fish. Used to be annually. As we live roughly 60 miles from Canadian border in NWMontana. The most beautiful area of the state, by GNP. Anyways, best I could think up with the experience I have. Cheers! Thank you for the fun podcasts. 😁
Airplane bottles. Easy Day Hike = GED Day Hike= High School Diploma Overnight/Weekend = Associates Degree Section Hike (1-2 weeks)= Bachelors degree Thru-Hike shorter trail (month-ish)= Doctoral candidate Thru-Hike of 1 of big 3 (equivalent elsewhere)= Doctorate Triple Crown (or equivalent in other country) = Post Doctorate Off trailing high routes after completing triple crown/equivalent = Professional
Thanks for the video Kyle. If you are open to constructive criticism then consider not spending the first 4 minutes of the video promoting your channel (like, subscribe and share) before you move on to the subject of the video. This is your channel and you can do whatever you want but I value my time and I can do what I want too. Spending my time watching what is essentially a 4 minute long commercial is not something that I enjoy. Best wishes & good luck !
I have grown up with the definition of the term "nip": According to the Collins dictionary, a Nip is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink" I would say a nip is anything under about 50ml, 1.6 fluid ounces or so. It may also be a superficial bite. I don't know what you mate thinks it is, maybe he's a bit odd?😉
I bring my camp chair for canoeing, and leave it when backpacking. Beer is also a good canoe camping luxury, and maybe a percolator if enough people are coming.
I have done some off-trail hiking, but it was only a few miles to a lake from a logging road. I don't think that's the same difficulty as through hiking.
If I kayak or canoe camp I am taking a chair. I'm also taking a small table. And probably other things I'm not remembering now that I wouldn't take in a backpack.
Just because you can pass the test for post doc you will still need the pre qualifications so it applies to hiking but you need more for an over night i would have made it a few muti day or like 5 day trips
A single backpacking overnight is a certificate. Multiple of them, I'd say at least 20 nights total, would be an associates. Then a single thru hike could be bachelor.
lol, thanks for the mom shoutout- “unsubscribe.” 😊 Just wait, if you’re lucky you will be on a trail the day your kids go back to college too! I am day hiking out of Blood Mountain tomorrow, how about you?
I just saw I wasn’t subscribed. Which made no sense to me but I think it’s because I’m subscribed to the other channel and this just gets recommended. I’m leaving this comment in case I’m not the only one. Edit: hey I’m a mom
I’m also from VT, they’re called nips haha. Also, my Nemo moonlite chair sits perfectly on the canoe floor and is very comfortable for fishing out of it 🤘🏼
You skipped the High school diploma between GED and Bachelors.. which is either hiking naked carrying nothing or.... rather than bringing those heavy "mini-fridge shots" ; simply carry Everclear in your bladder, refilling(resupply) @ every single town along the trail. Ultralight forever... 🕊️
I honestly cannot tell if he's fucking with us about the spork/trowel thing...
Hey, i'm a mom, and I listen to your channel!
Same 😄
A Mom who hikes! One of my daughters turned me on to you and I absolutely love your content!
😂😂 me tooo
Another hiker mom here🙋♀️ Hello from the Swiss Alps🇨🇭🏕️🏔️
Not us, we aren’t Facebook moms. ….. oh wait
I would actually disagree on buying an ultralight backpack first at least depending on the pack. Traditional packs major advantage are that they have lifting and frame tech in them to help you carry more weight comfortably. Ultralight packs often do not have this or it is less effective. It is enough if your entire gear setup is already ultralight but if you are kind of in that in between stage and still have some weight in your bag you might benefit more from a slightly heavier more traditional pack that makes carrying the extra weight more pleasant.
Totally agree with this assessment- have a UL and as an older hiker switching to a trad pack. Heavier but will be more comfortable & less stress with gear and supplies for a week
I bought a ULA Catalyst so that it still has an internal frame to help with this mainly because I need my hips to carry some of the weight due to an injury to my back years ago in an auto accident. It works well enough so that all if the weight is not on my shoulders.
Agreed. Most would benefit from a pack that’s heavier but has better load support systems. Until one becomes more adept at managing base weight and additional needs (food, clothing etc) going UL may backfire.
Plus, most beginners start off bringing way more than needed (I did too!). And there aren’t a ton of affordable true UL packs with enough support to handle 30 ish lbs.
I would like to get a lighter pack, but I hike with a dog and carry up to 3 kg of dog food alone. That pushes me over the 15kg easily when I also need to bring a lot of food for myself. I am thinking about the bach molecule though, because it is quite a bit lighter but still strong enough to carry a bit more on days when it's necessary. I also think it's important to justify your expenses and the resources required for the pack. If I go out hiking several times a month and actually use the ul pack, it can be justified in addition to a heavier backpack that also can be used as luggage, or in other ways. At the end, I think it's important to think about it before buying one, because there is no fully sustainable backpack ( even though the new fjallraven pack with the wooden carrying system looks soo interesting 😂)
As a new backpacker who uses a fastpack id have to agree. I enjoy the feeling of freedom i get from going hipbelt less, but i also sleep under a tarp which even i have questioned when that one fly pissed me off one night.
The best bang for your buck is to bring Everclear. Everclear can be used for cooking food, sterilizing your titanium spoon after using it to dig a cat hole, use it on cuts to sterilize wounds, or as a "nip". What's better than something you can use for multiple purposes for ultralight?
I bet you could use it in an alcohol stove too. 😅
@@thisbeem2714 you can.
Do you think in heavily populated trails there's been someone who has exhumed someone else's poop when digging their own cat hole? For certain it has happened.
Sitting on something that’s not a canoe seat at the end of the day is a wonderful experience and for me personally my canoe tracks better in the water when I have significant weight in it and I have less free board. I grow my base weight by ~9x when I go canoeing. Everything changes of course with rapids or big portages.
There’s definitely a lot of variation in how hard off-trail hiking is. Most popular “off trail” stuff will be following old trails/forest roads for some parts of the hike. You’re also normally starting or ending from established trails.
I’d say the hardest form of off-trail hiking is establishing routes. It’s not that hard to follow old maps or posted directions/GPX tracks. The people who are finding those paths are the true Ph.Ds of hiking IMO!
Funny about the liquor suggestion, I take a little brandy with me, really helps winding down after a hard hike/if it's raining...and tastes good in hot chocolate!
Big 3:
Backpack, shelter (tent or hammock), and sleep system.
Big 4:
Add a chair.
Ultralight pro-tip: Wear cargo pants with huge pockets for the chair parts, then it doesn't count against your base weight.
I sewed spots to put the chair poles into my pants so I can leave the seat fabric behind. Ultralight
Pretty funny episode, really enjoyed it, but your advice about looking to others for inspiration but not comparison is spot on. So much about backpacking is unique to each individual and you just have to get out there and figure out what works for you.
Delaminating on goretex jackets is usually caused by salt in your sweat when you don’t wash them regularly. Just FYI.
Dude. I canoe camp a lot. It’s one small step below car camping. I take everything. 48qt cooler, ice, all the alcohol, too much food, 5 gallons of water just for me, ancient 3 burner Coleman camp stove, a big pot, usually two cast iron pans, absolutely I bring a camp chair. Go nuts. Unless you are in a kayak with limited space take all the luxuries. But I do have a canoe designed for that kind of load.
Just me on next thru hike Fanny pack camp chair and light weight drugs 🤣🤣
I have traveled throughout the country for work and have heard those little airplane bottles of liquor called nips, mini and shooters. I call them travel size
LOL, I came in expecting to say that they're called "stupid little airplane bottles". But apparently there's something to it, but perhaps I should leave the "stupid" part out 😂
😂😂I call them “tiny bottles”.
Rain jackets? Armature hour. Poncho that can double as your tarp all the way.
If you want wet arms.
Alright just to clear this educational thing up a little: At least here in Europe/Germany „postdoc“ is not a degree. After your PHD you could write a „habilitation“ wich in theory allows you to work as a genuin professor. (I know that this term is used completely different in the US). You could have a position as a professor without a habil, but then it’s called „Verwaltungsprofessur“ wich means that you are some kind of admin but you’re not allowed to hold lectures. On the other hand, the habil doesn’t make you a professor by itself, but you can call yourself private teacher. Becoming a genuin professor requires to hold a lecture in front of a committee and being elected afterwards by other professors, admins and a couple of students alike.
Baker and Kyle bring an hour of shenanigans. Love it.
For Baker's discussion, here is a take:
High school: Day hikes
Professional certificate in a discipline: Overnight hike
Associate degree: Weekend trip
Bachelor's degree: Multi-day short or long hike
Master's degree: Thru hike
Doctoral degree: Multiple thru hikes
Post graduate/professional development, classes, training: Extreme challenges like Barkley Marathons, Mt. Everest/Mt. Kilimanjaro, Eco Challenge, etc.
Kilimanjaro shouldn't be mentioned next to Everest it's not a technical mountain... Everest is technical mountaineering on it's easiest route require ice axes, rope work etc.
Kilimanjaro on its most popular route is literally a hike no axes or ropes needed...
@@michaelkaizer85yeah but there’s a commitment there as you have to fly 20 hours to get there, go through customs, be in a non-western country, etc.
100% camp chair for canoe trip! Brought one for ADK Indian Lake Islnds for kayak camping. Best time!! Mom’s for Trail Tales!
I'd encourage you to check out the frog toggs poncho. Much more airflow
Yeah I’ve always thought the same about the bidet back splash thing 🤢
when you use it right (unless you're really wasted) that doesn't happen.
Made once a mistake with that water, didn't survive, I died.
For next trip like that I have MSR trailshot to reach that pesky water running between big stones under you that you just can't normally reach.
Up here in the PNW I've never heard nips or shooters, we've either just called them airplane bottles or, less often, minis
yep airplane bottles is what i've always called them. years ago they weren't even sold in liquor stores you only got them on flights and later they started appearing on some bars
I’m from PNW and I always called them tiny bottles or sometimes airplane bottles.
You two are hilarious, didnt lose me for a second 😂
I always fill up max water capacity. Filtering is time consuming. Or fill up cnoc and filter at camp. Keep it moving! I also do 95% of hiking in AZ. Water is gold out here.
I agree. Water is the very last thing I would skimp on. I have run out on trail when the next stream was dried up, and the pump at the next stop after that was broken. I won't do it again.
I was laughing so hard at the items for the no weight penalty! Electric guitar, a full set and a marching band! Not to forget the weed wacker!😂😂😂😂
I’ve been listening to your podcast for a long time (five stars!) and finally got it through my head that you also have a UA-cam channel devoted to your podcasts. I’ll have to give fentanyl a try on my next hike. I think someone slipped me Trank on my CT through hike which explains my slow pace. But seriously: I am a bidet enthusiast. Even if you don’t rely on it completely, it really cuts down the amount of TP you need, and it reduces the smear factor considerably. I’ll carry a bidet (but no fentanyl) on my JMT thru hike in August.
You and Baker were 🔥 on this one
52:05 yall left out international mountaineering. I think you need to rethink the whole metric.
Black tar heroin is actually the best bang for your buck per gram. If you’re on a budget fent will probably be a good lightweight substance to pack. But for a better high be sure to get the quality stuff. Make sure at least one of your friends carries narcan, for if you go too hard on the partying, which can make their pack a little heavier though. The good thing about carrying an opioid is that you don’t have to worry about a pillow or sleeping pad because you’ll be sleeping standing up leaning over.
I picked up a titanium flask, but drinking cheap whiskey after a long day of hiking was a bad idea. That's where the bidet comes in handy. To clean up whiskey poop after you crap your pants.
😂
Ranking... dayhiking = Continuing Ed classes. Basic overnight or weekend backpacking = GED. One or two week(ish)-long treks = Associate's or trade school. Many extended treks and/or month-long = Bachelor's. Multi-month in one go, like AT = Master's. Triple-crown = Doctorate. Beyond = Professor
Using a bidet should be with a dedicated bottle only! You literally wash with soap and water. Then wash your hands!
I love my camping bidet. Especially for women during mensus, it is a great way to feel less icky on trail. I will even add a little warmed water to the bottle, very soothing. It may add weight but it's worth it to me. And it gets me way cleaner than wiping. I think, until you have tried one, you just don't get how wonderful they are.
56:13 I'm a mom! And a recovered opioid addict! 😂
But also, off trail hiking is my main jam! Never done a thruhike and it'll be years before I can take that much time to do it....but! I CAN go get lost (never been truly lost, just what i call it!) in the Badlands for a couple weeks!
This episode was AWESOME!!!😂😂😂
I would love to be your friend Baker😂 glad to see u on the show!
Gear skeptic UA-cam channel has a massive spreadsheet with calories per ounce as well as nutrient info. Serious work went into it.
Oh yeah! That’s a good one. I couldn’t remember the name of the you tuber who did that so THANK YOU!
About the failed seams on that rain jacket. How would you have felt about it if it failed whilst you were out on the trail and a long way from where you could replace it?
Personally, I now prefer a good poncho as it covers me and my pack and is cooler to wear in a shower or prolonged light rain.
Oof, I hate Frog Toggs' backpacking line. Have tried them 3 times and never had one last more than a month. Meanwhile I've taken my Marmot Essence hiking around the world for the past 7 years to include a blizzard in Iceland, fat drop showers in Peru, drenching rains in Scotland on the WHW, and beyond. Have had to do a DWR refresh once so far but that's literally the only problem.
This episode was epic! Nicely done fellas. Cracks me up 😂😂😂
I'm debating getting an UL hammock setup rather than a UL tent like a Durston. I live in the PNW so tree availability is not an issue. Any reason I shouldn't give the hammocks a shot?
I'd say that I have a batcher degree in hiking. I hiked the at in 18 as well. But I've continued my education and think now I'm a master. I will hike it but I'll resurch first.
If we had zero weight burden:
An electronic cooler, better food or even just a big bad of potatoes, a griddle or big skillet, larger amounts water and a shower 😅, or for me personally camera gear. I have not through hiked yet, so that would maybe change my perspective. We have backpacked into The Bob Marshall Wilderness stayed 8 days, living off what we brought and could fish. Used to be annually. As we live roughly 60 miles from Canadian border in NWMontana. The most beautiful area of the state, by GNP. Anyways, best I could think up with the experience I have. Cheers! Thank you for the fun podcasts. 😁
Airplane bottles.
Easy Day Hike = GED
Day Hike= High School Diploma
Overnight/Weekend = Associates Degree
Section Hike (1-2 weeks)= Bachelors degree
Thru-Hike shorter trail (month-ish)= Doctoral candidate
Thru-Hike of 1 of big 3 (equivalent elsewhere)= Doctorate
Triple Crown (or equivalent in other country) = Post Doctorate
Off trailing high routes after completing triple crown/equivalent = Professional
The tiny liquor bottles are called scooby snacks.
RUT-ROW!!! 🐕
Kyle’s trying to get in touch with our moms, I see you, big dog
Thanks for the video Kyle. If you are open to constructive criticism then consider not spending the first 4 minutes of the video promoting your channel (like, subscribe and share) before you move on to the subject of the video. This is your channel and you can do whatever you want but I value my time and I can do what I want too. Spending my time watching what is essentially a 4 minute long commercial is not something that I enjoy.
Best wishes & good luck !
Frogg togg extreme lite! They are $35 jacket only the women size is best for smaller plp. They also have youth sizes for even smaller plp
In Michigan, they call them nips or mini bottles. Loved watching this episode! Keep up the great content 🙂
That’s awesome. I drink from my bidet and it also is glows in the dark🎉🎉🎉
Reflexics is a silver bubble wrap that they use for house attic insulation...can by at lowes
I have grown up with the definition of the term "nip": According to the Collins dictionary, a Nip is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink" I would say a nip is anything under about 50ml, 1.6 fluid ounces or so. It may also be a superficial bite. I don't know what you mate thinks it is, maybe he's a bit odd?😉
I love you guys! I don’t even hike! I listen every day though 😊
Dam Kyle you really stretching for that Frogg Toggs Sponsor lmao
Shout-out to all the "spreadsheet" hikers!
I'm a Mom! Iove your channel.
That's UK influence re: nip, we talk about having a nip of brandy or whiskey, a small amount!
The back country boudiet is crazy 😂
Reflexics is a lightweight pad and makes nights Less cold
I bring my camp chair for canoeing, and leave it when backpacking. Beer is also a good canoe camping luxury, and maybe a percolator if enough people are coming.
Empty beer cans duct taped together make a great camp chair. 😆
Nuts (Why would anyone carry garbage with zero nutritional value?). 160/170 calories per ounce.
I have done some off-trail hiking, but it was only a few miles to a lake from a logging road. I don't think that's the same difficulty as through hiking.
These are the best episodes
Bachelors should be a long trail and Bush whacking excursion
If it's summer and it's definitely going to be warm just take a sol bivy bag escape instead of a sleeping bag...
Im about to do the Scottish West Highland Way your videos have been good help 👍 in preparation
If I kayak or canoe camp I am taking a chair. I'm also taking a small table. And probably other things I'm not remembering now that I wouldn't take in a backpack.
Great show. Appreciate the info, especially in this format. Now subscribed.
What is the hoodie Baker was wearing?
Btw.... the sarcasm was on point!!
I like a fully lit campsite with a fire🔥 and music i can sleep so good
Just because you can pass the test for post doc you will still need the pre qualifications so it applies to hiking but you need more for an over night i would have made it a few muti day or like 5 day trips
I need a video to share with my uncle who is wanting to go hiking
live in the midwest. everyone i've ever heard talking about alcohol mini bottles here, calls them... that. mini bottles.
A single backpacking overnight is a certificate. Multiple of them, I'd say at least 20 nights total, would be an associates. Then a single thru hike could be bachelor.
We so shorted are self on water we came off trail and bought like 3 drinks each
Shop with a friend. You can split that 12 pack of oatmeal, etc.
lol, thanks for the mom shoutout- “unsubscribe.” 😊 Just wait, if you’re lucky you will be on a trail the day your kids go back to college too! I am day hiking out of Blood Mountain tomorrow, how about you?
Don't forget the catch 22. The more food you carry, the more calories you burn. Remember, it's a balance.
Frogg Toggs and NOSO patches FTW!
"NIPS" from Chicago!
I just saw I wasn’t subscribed. Which made no sense to me but I think it’s because I’m subscribed to the other channel and this just gets recommended. I’m leaving this comment in case I’m not the only one.
Edit: hey I’m a mom
Hey I’m a mom too, and a nip is 60ml or about 2fluid oz
Definitely want more bang
0 weight penalty probably a really cozy sleeping bag, or a decked out backpack
I didn't know "nips" was a new England thing i just thought that's what theyre called lol
Nips ftw (I'm from RI though, so I'm only reinforcing that it's a New England thing)
I’m also from VT, they’re called nips haha. Also, my Nemo moonlite chair sits perfectly on the canoe floor and is very comfortable for fishing out of it 🤘🏼
Lmao I’m in Rhode Island and same always been nips 🤣
I'm 55 now. The older I get the lighter I get. But I use a pillow now and the air pump is in my future.
You skipped the High school diploma between GED and Bachelors.. which is either hiking naked carrying nothing or.... rather than bringing those heavy "mini-fridge shots" ; simply carry Everclear in your bladder, refilling(resupply) @ every single town along the trail.
Ultralight forever... 🕊️
Another mom hiker/listener/dark humor fan. This was entertaining. You guys had me laughing through the end of my work day. Keep it going
Ultra light is frigging scary 🤣
I probably just go with beer, anvil and grinding wheel just to be in safe side.
A wee nip of whisky in Scotland :)
The triple crown should be the highest
Blow up pillow doesn't weigh much if it's deflated or just use your pack...
If an excursion bushwhacking is a doctorate I've been a doctor for a while...
Where do the peak baggers fit into the education degree theory?
Where in Florida is Baker? I'm in St. Pete!
On the way to Opp AL
Hydration water mixes or water flavoring
LSD, the lightest, most powerful by far, Haha!
I carry a two person tent but I have a one person or a hammock
If you’re in a canoe, bring steaks, a tripod chair, and your hammock to lounge.