Dude, thanks for providing a channel that covers all budgets. Most of the others only cover the top shelf stuff that a lot of people can't afford right away.
I hate it when they promote a $700 sleeping bag as if you'd freeze to death without it. As if there is nothing out in the market that can match it for people who can't afford it. I like ths channel because it covers all budgets and gives honest opinion.
Next fine tip: be aware of what you will be carrying throughout your hike...if it seems than the weight just doesn't go down, it may be because someone's water bottle has been sneaked in your backpack without you noticing.
This is the best channel I have had privilege to stumble upon. The calm voice, the knowledge and the shots. The ending was so amazing!! I'd really want to visit this place in my lifetime.
Wow! You may have to give Emmett a proper raise already due the awesome editing work! Great video, with music, stills and moving shots. More like this, please 😁👍🏻
Love these videos about the basics. Always good to listen to other experiences and rethink things that sometimes you take for granted because of your old habits.
Great video, I must say having Emmitt out with you for for extra camera help has really kicked the quality up a notch with some superb editing. Keep it up.
I would add a waterproof fleece blanket to the sleep system as you can add if temp drops below what you had expected or use instead of sleeping bag if warmer than expected and hot hands for drying boots/shoes during the night if the insides get wet. Edited to add: i always use paper. there are good map/guides that not only break down each stage of a trail but shows the terrain and gives useful information from elevation, amenities, campsites etc. along with some local history or off trail detours worth checking out. If weight and space isn't an issue, I would recommend a cotton camping mat. They are comparable with some other camping mats and compress down well. Very warm and comfortable all year round.
When looking at R value for your sleeping pad make sure you're looking at the ASTM F3340-18 standard. My Klymit Static V insulated pad says it has an R value of 4.5. Then I froze my butt off all night during a winter camping trip. When I dug a little deeper the ASTM rating for the pad is 1.2. Insulation is logarithmic so this mat provides about 10% of the insulation value it claims.
Idk what package you got yours in but mine says 1.3 right on the stuff sack but also it’s bc the seems inbetween the ridges are welded so they are just pinched together maybe 1mm thick and that has no instillation at all so cold air gets thru that super easy
@@blakehutchinson9586 the static V says 1.3. The static V insulated (which is a different product from the static V) did, and still does, say 4.5. Thanks for closely reading my post and have a nice day
@@Gowaduv sorry missed the insulated part seen it when I was heading back from my break at work didn’t have the time to whip out a pair of reading glasses and catch every single word while trying to walk at the same time but I never buy anything when it comes to hiking gear especially for cold weather without looking for a video review or atleast reading the reviews wherever you ordered it from. Unless you have a thin foam pad ontop of the kylmit to cover the low spots you will freeze everytime
One of your better presentations. Thank you for sharing. Good tip to have more water in your vehicle👍. Absolutely gorgeous photographs of your adventure have me updating my bucket list!
The one thing I learned about just about everything is you can cheap out on some things, but if it's going to shelter you, help you sleep, or carry your stuff, or help get where you're going and back safely, spend the $$$. Save money on things like clothing, hiking poles, cooking gear, etc. And Dan's advice about the FAK goes for anything else in backpacking. Never take anything you don't know how to use.
Great reminder video! I'd go with sleep system first, and then a shelter that fits it and the environment I'm gonna be in. My backpack would be last so that I make sure to get the right size. I'm still slackin on the navigation. I have my all trails app, but I don't have a paper map or GPS device. I also like having a sun hoodie so I don't use sun screen.
I would generally agree with you. I'm tall, so only certain tents will work for me in the first place, but depending on how thick my pad is, some tents that were long enough with a foam pad, aren't with an inflatable. Definitely something to keep in mind.
@@toastiesburned9929 I sleep spread pit usually, so when I'm in a tent, I plan on getting a double wide pad. I'm more of a hammock person myself though. Mine has plenty of room.
Yep, I agree. At 6'3" it's easy to get a tent that just fits and then find out that your bag touches at the head and feet without even a pad, let alone a 4" super comfort pad.
You got lots of great advice (as always) and all the must-haves on a backpacking trip. I would also add, maybe just me, blister treatment. That's one way to ruin a good trip without out. Safe hiking and by the way, those are some epic views!
@@shawnbrennan7526 Yes Shawn you are correct. Those are awesome med kits, but I was just adding that those of us who get blisters might need more (moleskin is just the start, there is much better options out there).
Dan, you have mentioned this multiple times in your videos, buy your tent and sleep system before your backpack, but what is the ratio I should use to determine if my tent and sleep system takes up this amount of space then I need this size backpack. Sorry for the long sentence.
Hello Dan ... I reminded this video while I was last week in Scotland and we were lending our ultra-heavy-expedition tent (because we were lucky and came first to Glenuaig lodge) to couple of US ul-hikers with UL Big Agnes tent literally shattered to pieces from windc.. You should really visit us here :) into Norway to enjoy some conditions other than beautiful sunshine and calm tepid wind .. cheers, ~dan
Before I went ultralight my cook system was at least 16oz now my system is 1.6oz. My name is Juarez and I am a cold soaker lol. Dan, you have way too much fun on your trips you need to suffer a little more. Come on over to the dark side, type 2 fun is MORE fun!😂🤣😂🤣
Proctor and Gamble's purifier if water is outstanding for water purification if you're sitting still for a few days. If you get the puribag you only lose about a litter or two during the entire process of cleaning and purifying almost 20 liters of water
Awesome, Dan! Thanks for this simple sensible approach. I'm just getting started upgrading to backpacking gear from camping gear, and this is the video I think I have needed.
paper maps saved my butt on a hike a couple weeks ago. I didn't have one at first but the parking lot at the trail had a bunch you could just take and it saved me from going like 6 miles out of the way.
I thought I needed to share with you my misdirected use of gear. I still use my original Thermarest Ultralight Pad three quarter length. I just last fall thrashed my North Face Lunarlight tent after using it for three or more decades. I switched to my ancient MSR Fusion 2 which is old but still good to use, a bit heavy at 8 pounds but still usable for my local trips. I have to say I did buy the Thermarest NeoAir pad and I have the Durston Mid 1P tent. They will be used but I live in easy access to public lands here in the Algoma district north of Michigan. I have no problems in finding where to go. By the way that Wisconsin brew Boxer (maybe not your favorite) sometimes becomes a necessity.. Thanks for your input. I enjoy your videos.
@@craigfincher It is built into the link. All you have to do is use the link in my pinned comment or in the description and it will automatically include my discount for you there. It’s actually pretty cool!
Nice video! Beautiful! Hey Dan, if you haven't been to the Sierras, you gotta come, as well as the Rockies. Views to die for. Forgive me if you've already been and I haven't seen the videos.
Epic view….I haven’t been backpacking in 10 years since I’ve been having kids. I have 6 and my oldest is 11 year old boy. Just went to get him some gear for his first trip and my first in a looong time. I’m so exciTed. We’re going to linville gorge I’d love to go out west for sure some day
The first thing is a real backpack that can effectively transfer the load to your hips lol. I’d rather have a nice mystery ranch pack that has a real frame and is super comfortable, then make all my other gear ultra lightweight. Which is what I’m doing 😊
Great tips! Also loved the scenery shots of your trip. I know you make it to some great places, and would love to see more of these in your videos. I think combining the gear along with the motivation behind getting the gear will build even more excitement for people to get out there and enjoy God's creation.
My only complaint about digital navigation is that when you're zoomed in there's no context and when you zoom out there's no detail, with an old school paper map there is context and detail at the same time.
Keep your paper map in a ziplock in case you need it in the rain. You can always fold it, if necessary, to view the section of trail that you’re currently on
@@helpfulcommenter yeah, I have some of those, and the Purple Lizard maps are waterproof as well, i’m just talking about maps that you print out at home with regular paper, and the ones that you pick up at the trailhead kiosks
@@toesockoutdoors3627 Oh.... I think also that normal USGS maps are paper still. But Tom Harrison maps are also waterproof unless its an old one, though that's just California I guess
Saw you with Eric Hansen who I follow so of course I had to follow you too you both work so good together both class a dudes in my opinion all the best :)
So, I was hiking Slick Rock Trail in NC. My brothers and I had a paper map and compass. The only other person we ran into, also was using a paper map. But yeah, We also use GPS maps if we can.
Your sternum strap is twisted. So this is an ad for the On X app, got it. I use Gaia GPS currently. But still print off a paper map as a backup. Nice thing about GPS is when you get asked "how much farther" you can hold up your fingers and say "this far".
I’m even getting trolled for a twisted sternum strap. Can’t catch a break! Also… The video started with a notification that mentioned it was clearly sponsored.
@@DanBecker your right, I got distracted by the hype about the view. I'm all about a good view 👍 Totally missed the little rectangle in the top right. But at least I'm not a paper map guy giving you crap for using GPS. I actually agreed with you on that point. Might even check out ON X, never heard of them until they sponsored you.
Paper map and compass is a backup must because none of us has ever had our phone fail us. And take a course in orienteering. If we are going out into the great outdoors and live in tents, we should embrace the old skool methods for that "in case" scenario. Sorry, old fart here. I like spam! Thanks for the video. Good info. Stay safe and God bless.
Hard to beat the rim in BBNP. A little charred in spots from the last fire but it never gets old. I’m assuming no bears were seen? Seems to be feast or famine with them. I either see 0 or 10+.
i dont really have energy for walking. i get fatigue extremely quick so I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a car camper, i usually find a nice spot where i can park then i might walk up to maybe 1km + to find a good spot then i usually stay there. i have a Bergans Powerframe 130 liters backpack which is extremely heavy duty but heavy as hell, and is perfect for short walks. also i would just use a mobile phone with google maps and have a predownloaded map of the area I'm going to be in
Red for night great. Eyes have rhodopsin which burns out so that’s why you cannot see. When did training. A good thing is to ensure one eye closed towards night time or an eye patch. It is really good if about 30 mins before dark. Plus idiots always flash you in your eyes with super bright headlamps. Cannot stress how good an eye patch works
I downloaded that all trails app and it's pretty sweet. There are some awesome trails not far from where I live. Some like 30 miles long. Which brings me to a good question, what's a good starting trail for a beginner backpacker?
Thanks for your vids. Went down the backpacking rabbit hole after randomly seeing a camping-hacks post on Twitter. Haven’t camped since I was 20 or so. I’m almost 40 so I need to do it now so I can’t be accused of having a midlife crisis. 🤣
I backpacked there two years ago and does not disappoint. However do not attempt this in the summer and be prepared to carry a minimum of 1 gallon of water per day.
A form of self protection (including both knowledge and tools) should be part of every itinerary. For example, understand/study the dynamics of recreating in griz country if you plan to do so.
Thanks for the video, got me all excited! I’m from San Antonio and I was thinking about going to Big Bend next week for a few days. Did Boot Canyon have any water in it? And how was SR 2?
Just getting into backpacking this season; I absolutely bought my pack -> sleep system -> tent in that order. 😅 It ended up working out fine, but it would have been tragic if it turned out my gear didn't fit in the bag or something.
Everyone seems to forget that the Number One thing you need before you go back packing or camping is FOOTWEAR! Try going anywhere without good fitting shoes. Not going to happen. You will be spending most of your time on your feet so get this sorted first BFEORE your shelter, sleep system or pack. Make it the first part of your big FOUR
To comment the red light and night vision part is that you will still be able to see in the dark when you turn off you flashligh with red light on, contrary to white light which will actually make you night blind and make it significantly hard to navigate through pitch black darkness if the flashligh for some reason needs to be turned off. The red light thing is just something the military practice because they have light dicipline procedures in case of traversing en enemy territory, but regular people doesn't need this. However a good usecase for red light is when you've gone to bed in your tent and you need to find something in your tent when you decide not to turn on the light, because you will be able to quickly adapt your eyes to see in the dark. With some training you can actually navigate just fine in the dark without a flashlight. Although this is much harder to do if you're near a city that gives off light polution so that the natural light from the moon/stars can't shine through the sky. This is also true during twilight hours.
Went on your rec's for Pinnacle Foods and purchased 8 meals. Looking forward to them all. Items will be used for camping and overnight SAR missions. And btw, truly enjoy Your off key, instant silly banter along with your "tips of interest" that can provide us all in saving weight on our trips. Aloha from Kauai's north shore ~ 😎🏖🌴
I’d say it depends on what environment you live in, but always a knife first, then backpack, then clothing. A knife encourages you to be outside, a backpack encourages longer trips and bringing things (like food) to give yourself a better time outside, and clothing helps bad weather be more forgivable in your eyes so you don’t give up your new interest for hiking right away.
I totally LOL'd when you said people who coldsoak (eat rehydrated food cold) should reconsider how they eat food and it's nasty. I totally agree! Just the thought of cold rehydrated food makes me puke. I mean I would just take food that didn't need heating (sandwiches, bars, cheese, nuts etc) way before that....
I do like the minor hypocrisy of “cook your food” but also immediately afterwards eating food out of a pouch and also eating Spam. lol! Good video. Only thing I disagree with is the footwear should be #1, as bad footwear can be an instant trip wrecker.
I t think another essential item and this something I think about a lot being a UA-camr myself is some sort of device the recharge my camera equipment. What sort of devices do you use? What an amazing adventure and those views God's creation is amazing even here in UK
Good shoes. 100% first thing. A lot of people forget to get good offroad shoes once you add the weight of carrying 20-40 pounds of gear on your back it changes the needs of your shoes.
Dude, thanks for providing a channel that covers all budgets. Most of the others only cover the top shelf stuff that a lot of people can't afford right away.
I hate it when they promote a $700 sleeping bag as if you'd freeze to death without it. As if there is nothing out in the market that can match it for people who can't afford it. I like ths channel because it covers all budgets and gives honest opinion.
Next fine tip: be aware of what you will be carrying throughout your hike...if it seems than the weight just doesn't go down, it may be because someone's water bottle has been sneaked in your backpack without you noticing.
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This is the best channel I have had privilege to stumble upon. The calm voice, the knowledge and the shots. The ending was so amazing!! I'd really want to visit this place in my lifetime.
Wow! You may have to give Emmett a proper raise already due the awesome editing work! Great video, with music, stills and moving shots. More like this, please 😁👍🏻
dude, that small cinematography moment was stunning! You guys are absolutely killing it, thank you for the solid content!
My Mom works for Starkist she loved seeing you bring out the tuna pouch!
Love these videos about the basics. Always good to listen to other experiences and rethink things that sometimes you take for granted because of your old habits.
I dig this new style of videos
Great video, I must say having Emmitt out with you for for extra camera help has really kicked the quality up a notch with some superb editing. Keep it up.
I would add a waterproof fleece blanket to the sleep system as you can add if temp drops below what you had expected or use instead of sleeping bag if warmer than expected and hot hands for drying boots/shoes during the night if the insides get wet.
Edited to add: i always use paper. there are good map/guides that not only break down each stage of a trail but shows the terrain and gives useful information from elevation, amenities, campsites etc. along with some local history or off trail detours worth checking out. If weight and space isn't an issue, I would recommend a cotton camping mat. They are comparable with some other camping mats and compress down well. Very warm and comfortable all year round.
When looking at R value for your sleeping pad make sure you're looking at the ASTM F3340-18 standard. My Klymit Static V insulated pad says it has an R value of 4.5. Then I froze my butt off all night during a winter camping trip. When I dug a little deeper the ASTM rating for the pad is 1.2. Insulation is logarithmic so this mat provides about 10% of the insulation value it claims.
Its terrible that we can't believe what's written on them. I was told dont but anything Klymit
Idk what package you got yours in but mine says 1.3 right on the stuff sack but also it’s bc the seems inbetween the ridges are welded so they are just pinched together maybe 1mm thick and that has no instillation at all so cold air gets thru that super easy
@@blakehutchinson9586 the static V says 1.3. The static V insulated (which is a different product from the static V) did, and still does, say 4.5. Thanks for closely reading my post and have a nice day
@@Gowaduv sorry missed the insulated part seen it when I was heading back from my break at work didn’t have the time to whip out a pair of reading glasses and catch every single word while trying to walk at the same time but I never buy anything when it comes to hiking gear especially for cold weather without looking for a video review or atleast reading the reviews wherever you ordered it from. Unless you have a thin foam pad ontop of the kylmit to cover the low spots you will freeze everytime
Beautiful there at the end. Nice editing and filming g Emmitt.
Love the production quality. Specially the ending!
Great tips and fantastic production. Thanks for the nature shots.
One of your better presentations. Thank you for sharing. Good tip to have more water in your vehicle👍. Absolutely gorgeous photographs of your adventure have me updating my bucket list!
I'm not sure how thirsty I would need to be to drink hot water that's been sitting in the car boiling in the desert 😎🌞😎
That sloped rock formation makes good to sit from and enjoy the sunset. Great views lads!!
The one thing I learned about just about everything is you can cheap out on some things, but if it's going to shelter you, help you sleep, or carry your stuff, or help get where you're going and back safely, spend the $$$. Save money on things like clothing, hiking poles, cooking gear, etc. And Dan's advice about the FAK goes for anything else in backpacking. Never take anything you don't know how to use.
Great reminder video! I'd go with sleep system first, and then a shelter that fits it and the environment I'm gonna be in. My backpack would be last so that I make sure to get the right size. I'm still slackin on the navigation. I have my all trails app, but I don't have a paper map or GPS device. I also like having a sun hoodie so I don't use sun screen.
I would generally agree with you. I'm tall, so only certain tents will work for me in the first place, but depending on how thick my pad is, some tents that were long enough with a foam pad, aren't with an inflatable. Definitely something to keep in mind.
@@toastiesburned9929 I sleep spread pit usually, so when I'm in a tent, I plan on getting a double wide pad. I'm more of a hammock person myself though. Mine has plenty of room.
Yep, I agree. At 6'3" it's easy to get a tent that just fits and then find out that your bag touches at the head and feet without even a pad, let alone a 4" super comfort pad.
The views were indeed quite incredible. It must have been spectacular in person. Also, Great editing by Emmett! Loved the mix of video and stills!
You got lots of great advice (as always) and all the must-haves on a backpacking trip. I would also add, maybe just me, blister treatment. That's one way to ruin a good trip without out. Safe hiking and by the way, those are some epic views!
This is such a good reccomendation! Padded blister bandaids can save a trip.
That’s part of the first aid kit he showed.
@@shawnbrennan7526 Yes Shawn you are correct. Those are awesome med kits, but I was just adding that those of us who get blisters might need more (moleskin is just the start, there is much better options out there).
Wow props to the new editor. Great editing.
Dude Emmet is Rocking the editing, the quality of your uploads is mucho improved.
VIDEO IDEA: Top ten SKILLS you need to go backpacking. Not gear centric, knowledge centric. Widen the focus of the content
Love that idea!!
Dan, you have mentioned this multiple times in your videos, buy your tent and sleep system before your backpack, but what is the ratio I should use to determine if my tent and sleep system takes up this amount of space then I need this size backpack. Sorry for the long sentence.
Just learning map skills. An Army friend is teaching me. Wish I had learned sooner....great skill to have.
Dan, I must say all your tips and tricks are super helpful. Thank you so much for the content.
Hello Dan ... I reminded this video while I was last week in Scotland and we were lending our ultra-heavy-expedition tent (because we were lucky and came first to Glenuaig lodge) to couple of US ul-hikers with UL Big Agnes tent literally shattered to pieces from windc.. You should really visit us here :) into Norway to enjoy some conditions other than beautiful sunshine and calm tepid wind .. cheers, ~dan
Before I went ultralight my cook system was at least 16oz now my system is 1.6oz. My name is Juarez and I am a cold soaker lol. Dan, you have way too much fun on your trips you need to suffer a little more. Come on over to the dark side, type 2 fun is MORE fun!😂🤣😂🤣
Proctor and Gamble's purifier if water is outstanding for water purification if you're sitting still for a few days. If you get the puribag you only lose about a litter or two during the entire process of cleaning and purifying almost 20 liters of water
Awesome, Dan! Thanks for this simple sensible approach. I'm just getting started upgrading to backpacking gear from camping gear, and this is the video I think I have needed.
Very informative video! Love the last part! Beautiful place! ❤️
I put the tablet of chlorine on the dirt water, so when I filter it takes the chlorine taste off it as well. Works great.
Love the Cody Fry backtrack 0:54
paper maps saved my butt on a hike a couple weeks ago. I didn't have one at first but the parking lot at the trail had a bunch you could just take and it saved me from going like 6 miles out of the way.
Videos are looking good! Nice job guys
I thought I needed to share with you my misdirected use of gear. I still use my original Thermarest Ultralight Pad three quarter length. I just last fall thrashed my North Face Lunarlight tent after using it for three or more decades. I switched to my ancient MSR Fusion 2 which is old but still good to use, a bit heavy at 8 pounds but still usable for my local trips. I have to say I did buy the Thermarest NeoAir pad and I have the Durston Mid 1P tent. They will be used but I live in easy access to public lands here in the Algoma district north of Michigan. I have no problems in finding where to go. By the way that Wisconsin brew Boxer (maybe not your favorite) sometimes becomes a necessity.. Thanks for your input. I enjoy your videos.
Are you have with your Durston tent?
@@antoniabaker7770 I haven't used it yet, haven't even set it up.
The OnX Backcountry navigation app is a YEARLY membership you can get for less than $25!! 20% off code is built into the link here 👉bit.ly/3v99kq4
You said something about a discount code. Did I miss it? Is there one?
Might want to review your gear list you're attaching to each video. I've clicked 3 links. 1 is in stock. 1 isn't. 1 can't be found.
How much do they pay you?
@@craigfincher It is built into the link. All you have to do is use the link in my pinned comment or in the description and it will automatically include my discount for you there. It’s actually pretty cool!
@@flyingdutchman1352 they sent us to Texas
SPAM has been a camping staple of ours for years! Great video!
Nice video! Beautiful! Hey Dan, if you haven't been to the Sierras, you gotta come, as well as the Rockies. Views to die for. Forgive me if you've already been and I haven't seen the videos.
Epic view….I haven’t been backpacking in 10 years since I’ve been having kids. I have 6 and my oldest is 11 year old boy. Just went to get him some gear for his first trip and my first in a looong time. I’m so exciTed. We’re going to linville gorge I’d love to go out west for sure some day
Editing is on point! Vid quality through the roof!
The first thing is a real backpack that can effectively transfer the load to your hips lol. I’d rather have a nice mystery ranch pack that has a real frame and is super comfortable, then make all my other gear ultra lightweight. Which is what I’m doing 😊
Great tips! Also loved the scenery shots of your trip. I know you make it to some great places, and would love to see more of these in your videos. I think combining the gear along with the motivation behind getting the gear will build even more excitement for people to get out there and enjoy God's creation.
My only complaint about digital navigation is that when you're zoomed in there's no context and when you zoom out there's no detail, with an old school paper map there is context and detail at the same time.
but only 1 zoom level 😂
Love This and The Scenery Is Absolutely Beautiful Thank You God And Thank You Dan❤❤
Keep your paper map in a ziplock in case you need it in the rain. You can always fold it, if necessary, to view the section of trail that you’re currently on
The Nat Geo topo maps are waterproof
@@helpfulcommenter yeah, I have some of those, and the Purple Lizard maps are waterproof as well, i’m just talking about maps that you print out at home with regular paper, and the ones that you pick up at the trailhead kiosks
@@toesockoutdoors3627 Oh.... I think also that normal USGS maps are paper still. But Tom Harrison maps are also waterproof unless its an old one, though that's just California I guess
Saw you with Eric Hansen who I follow so of course I had to follow you too you both work so good together both class a dudes in my opinion all the best :)
You've just added another hike to my bucket list... Awesome.
This dude is so in love with himself I don’t know if I am being sold camping gear or a dating app.
Epic view from that Mountain 🏔️ 👀 🥾
love it! Youre my new favorite youtuber
You need to come do the section of the PCT between Nannie Peak and Old Snowy to see the Goat Rocks section. Absolutely amazing.
So, I was hiking Slick Rock Trail in NC. My brothers and I had a paper map and compass. The only other person we ran into, also was using a paper map. But yeah, We also use GPS maps if we can.
Your sternum strap is twisted. So this is an ad for the On X app, got it. I use Gaia GPS currently. But still print off a paper map as a backup. Nice thing about GPS is when you get asked "how much farther" you can hold up your fingers and say "this far".
I’m even getting trolled for a twisted sternum strap. Can’t catch a break! Also… The video started with a notification that mentioned it was clearly sponsored.
@@DanBecker your right, I got distracted by the hype about the view. I'm all about a good view 👍 Totally missed the little rectangle in the top right. But at least I'm not a paper map guy giving you crap for using GPS. I actually agreed with you on that point. Might even check out ON X, never heard of them until they sponsored you.
Paper map and compass is a backup must because none of us has ever had our phone fail us. And take a course in orienteering. If we are going out into the great outdoors and live in tents, we should embrace the old skool methods for that "in case" scenario. Sorry, old fart here. I like spam!
Thanks for the video. Good info.
Stay safe and God bless.
Great info! Looks like an awesome hike
Nice red jacket / light layer. Couldn’t catch the brand? Thanks
Hard to beat the rim in BBNP. A little charred in spots from the last fire but it never gets old. I’m assuming no bears were seen? Seems to be feast or famine with them. I either see 0 or 10+.
i dont really have energy for walking. i get fatigue extremely quick so I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a car camper, i usually find a nice spot where i can park then i might walk up to maybe 1km + to find a good spot then i usually stay there.
i have a Bergans Powerframe 130 liters backpack which is extremely heavy duty but heavy as hell, and is perfect for short walks.
also i would just use a mobile phone with google maps and have a predownloaded map of the area I'm going to be in
If ppl are telling you to put on sunblock it's already to late 😂
Scenery is amazing …..!
Red for night great. Eyes have rhodopsin which burns out so that’s why you cannot see. When did training. A good thing is to ensure one eye closed towards night time or an eye patch. It is really good if about 30 mins before dark. Plus idiots always flash you in your eyes with super bright headlamps. Cannot stress how good an eye patch works
Planning a two week trip to big bend in January 2024. Can’t wait 😁
Can you recommend a tarp and mesh netting? Thanks Dan! Good video! Comin in with those views!
I downloaded that all trails app and it's pretty sweet. There are some awesome trails not far from where I live. Some like 30 miles long. Which brings me to a good question, what's a good starting trail for a beginner backpacker?
I use Komoot, and love it!!
Thanks for your vids. Went down the backpacking rabbit hole after randomly seeing a camping-hacks post on Twitter. Haven’t camped since I was 20 or so. I’m almost 40 so I need to do it now so I can’t be accused of having a midlife crisis. 🤣
Great video as usual! Big Bend is on the short list of trips now.
I backpacked there two years ago and does not disappoint. However do not attempt this in the summer and be prepared to carry a minimum of 1 gallon of water per day.
A form of self protection (including both knowledge and tools) should be part of every itinerary. For example, understand/study the dynamics of recreating in griz country if you plan to do so.
Love Big Bend, gotta go back. What loop did you do?
Dan do you need a permit or reservation to Backpack & Camp in Big Bend National Park? Those views were Amazing!
Thanks for the video, got me all excited! I’m from San Antonio and I was thinking about going to Big Bend next week for a few days. Did Boot Canyon have any water in it? And how was SR 2?
8:56 don’t shame me for eating freeze dried food when the spam you ate would STILL be good. 😂
The view there looks similar to the Guadalupe mountains.
Just getting into backpacking this season; I absolutely bought my pack -> sleep system -> tent in that order. 😅 It ended up working out fine, but it would have been tragic if it turned out my gear didn't fit in the bag or something.
Everyone seems to forget that the Number One thing you need before you go back packing or camping is FOOTWEAR! Try going anywhere without good fitting shoes. Not going to happen. You will be spending most of your time on your feet so get this sorted first BFEORE your shelter, sleep system or pack. Make it the first part of your big FOUR
My medical kit is a bit over the top but as a doctor I do know how to use it.
To comment the red light and night vision part is that you will still be able to see in the dark when you turn off you flashligh with red light on, contrary to white light which will actually make you night blind and make it significantly hard to navigate through pitch black darkness if the flashligh for some reason needs to be turned off.
The red light thing is just something the military practice because they have light dicipline procedures in case of traversing en enemy territory, but regular people doesn't need this.
However a good usecase for red light is when you've gone to bed in your tent and you need to find something in your tent when you decide not to turn on the light, because you will be able to quickly adapt your eyes to see in the dark.
With some training you can actually navigate just fine in the dark without a flashlight. Although this is much harder to do if you're near a city that gives off light polution so that the natural light from the moon/stars can't shine through the sky. This is also true during twilight hours.
Great video.
You dont need shelter if you die of dehydration first 🤣🤣🤣🤣 in all fairness I understand your approach to this. Love the video
You should do a list on some of the best hiking boots.
Thank you for your channel 😎👍
Man, I was just looking at the Durston Gear X-Mid 2P and then Dan comes out with a video of the Pro version.
I see you taking beautiful pictures, what camera 📷 are you using?
On the gear list links, is there one for the med kit? I don’t see it, and maybe missing where its listed. Thanks in advance!
Thank you Dan for the info 🌚
Went on your rec's for Pinnacle Foods and purchased 8 meals. Looking forward to them all. Items will be used for camping and overnight SAR missions. And btw, truly enjoy Your off key, instant silly banter along with your "tips of interest" that can provide us all in saving weight on our trips. Aloha from Kauai's north shore ~ 😎🏖🌴
Consider adding and knowing how to use a tourniquet.
I’d say it depends on what environment you live in, but always a knife first, then backpack, then clothing.
A knife encourages you to be outside, a backpack encourages longer trips and bringing things (like food) to give yourself a better time outside, and clothing helps bad weather be more forgivable in your eyes so you don’t give up your new interest for hiking right away.
A knife is optional. I’ve even backpacked with just a razor blade in the first aid kit and still never used it.
I totally LOL'd when you said people who coldsoak (eat rehydrated food cold) should reconsider how they eat food and it's nasty. I totally agree! Just the thought of cold rehydrated food makes me puke. I mean I would just take food that didn't need heating (sandwiches, bars, cheese, nuts etc) way before that....
Sad noises on x not available in Canada. Also you should do the west coast trail In Canada one day.
I never get sick of gear videos. I need to put AQUA Tabs in my kit.
I do like the minor hypocrisy of “cook your food” but also immediately afterwards eating food out of a pouch and also eating Spam. lol! Good video. Only thing I disagree with is the footwear should be #1, as bad footwear can be an instant trip wrecker.
I t think another essential item and this something I think about a lot being a UA-camr myself is some sort of device the recharge my camera equipment.
What sort of devices do you use?
What an amazing adventure and those views God's creation is amazing even here in UK
Thoughts, on on X backcountry app for Europe? And Turkey currently looking at Lycian Way hike in Turkey 🇹🇷 thanks in advance.
Good shoes. 100% first thing. A lot of people forget to get good offroad shoes once you add the weight of carrying 20-40 pounds of gear on your back it changes the needs of your shoes.
14:00 🤩
Footwear is actually #1.
First love u dan good videos
Do a review on the nemo dagger osmo 2p