Dan Becker sent me my DREAM backpacking gear load-out! *UNBOXING*
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2023
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In July of 2023, I took the risk of driving 6 hours non-stop to camp with someone I've never met. Equipped with my traditional heavy camping equipment, I made my way up the trail to the campsite @DanBecker was staying at, of which he had shared the coordinates for just 24 hours prior. I was the only one to show up.
The experience paid off... in more ways than one. I had a great time talking to Dan and his editor & cameraman, Emmett. They expressed their concerns about the risk of sharing their location, and the excitement they felt once I had arrived (relieved that I wasn't an "crazy ax murderer"). After the hike out and lunch the following today, I was caught completely off guard when Dan not only handed me his Durston tent, but also promised to gift me everything I needed to start my backpacking journey. Between him and numerous outdoor companies, I now had my dream lineup of backpacking gear of my own.
I received the equipment in the mail over the course of the next two months, and I made this video to share with you all my excitement in opening it. This video serves as a thank you to @DanBecker , @durstongear , @TaysonWhittaker , @CumulusOutdoor , @onXBackcountry , @SawyerProducts @rei . I am so blessed and grateful.
Glad you like it! Well deserved.
🤩 🎉
Very classy move Dan 🤙
Still smile big at this entire story. And the guy’s a natural!
Becker nicely done. You changed this young man’s life is what you did. Inspired Owen to chase some dreams. Owen, your thanks come through here sincerely. We are just as excited as you were while opening these gifts.
Great job Dan!
Thanks for the kind words. I hope the tent works well.
Love my x-mid! So cool y'all were able to donate to someone that totally deserved it.
@@ruth370 Thanks Ruth!
- Dan
The world needs more young men like yourself mate. It’s not just about self improvement and enjoyment, it’s also about inspiring others and I believe you will do that. Good luck with the channel Owen.
The entire meeting with Dan was written in the stars. Can’t wait to see where this journey takes you!
Right!? Crazy how things can begin and directions can change with each choice we make...especially snap decisions.
From a young man who can't hike as much as I want too, props to you brother! Make some great content for us city boys to eat lunch to, stay safe and have fun hiking!
Awesome to see Dan help kid out and companies as well.
You're nice young man. Genuine, it's not every day people give back. I really enjoy Dan's videos , and I'm looking forward to watching your channel grow too. Who knows maybe one day you will start an organization for kids with autism and give them a chance to enjoy nature. Your video came out great. Be yourself.
UA-cam algorithm working at its finest. I’m not a person that comments on videos, but i’m gonna leave this here for the algorith gods. You deserve this!
Me too!!
Literally stumbled on Dan's video yesterday and this one today. You're going to do great as a content creator. You have amazing vibes and charisma (rizz, as you kids like to call it). You deserve everything you got for being such a cool dude. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos, and can't wait to see all this great gear serve you well on your backpacking trips.
Congrats, Owen! You’re a good man and well deserving of that gift. Can’t wait to see how your channel grows!
Look at you! You make one crazy decision. Good things come to good people. Youve earned everthing.
I work with autistic adults taking them on day hikes. I love it so much
Was hoping you made a channel. You’re a great young man Owen! Excited to follow your journey
Yeah you met the right person and you are amazing
Excited to see the conclusion of that great camping trip video from Dan
Young man. This is so awesome I remembered watching the camping video cherish all of it and make us some more videos if your on the A T next year between March and August hit me up
Dude, with that being your first thumbnail, you’re way ahead of the game!!🤙💪
That means a lot, thank you!
Congrats to your first video. You naild it. You seems to be an ambitious guy and if Dan chose you, it was for a reson. Keep on growing with your dreams.
The ultimate unboxing video, may your future ones be full of adventure and experiences and fun! Good luck!
Much deserved. You have a amazing kind soul. You keep up the great work with that family and your own journey!
I ran into some hikers a few weeks ago that had randomly camped next to Dan at pictured rocks. They said he was genuinely a nice guy with the camera off and chatted backpacking and gear stuff.
I can definitely back up that claim!
Dan’s video with you is one of my favorites! I was happy to see your video pop up in my suggestions. Great thumbnail, perfect unboxing viewing angle. You’re well on your way!
No doubt that video should win awards for its content, for showing the world how we all should be, for paying it forward and especially for starring two great men. I know you want to start releasing videos, and we all can hardly wait to see them, but concentrate on school and your other priorities. We will be patient. This video is proof that good things happen to good people.
Wow. I did not realize there is such compact gear out there.
That was fun to watch.
Thank you for product names. I will have to go back to pick them out.
Woohoo!! So awesome. Happy trails! Great job on your first video. 👏
Now its time to "hike it like you stole it."
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Owen, since you were a Scout, I'd love to see more content that might highlight the outdoor activities and opportunities Scouting offers to help encourage other young men and women to get involved as youth or adult leaders. Good luck!
Very nice load out. Should provide you with the gear to have some epic adventures.
So awesome! Great video.
Overhead shots? Good framing? Screen recordings incorporated? B roll?? Dude, you've got a future on UA-cam! Be consistent now. This is a good initial boost, ride the momentum. Good luck!
Thank you!!
This was awesome.. you took a chance going to meet up with Dan Becker and this was the result because of who YOU are as a smart & caring person. All the best in your future endeavors.
Thankyou for starting this channel, it was fun watching you unpack all that gear. We enjoyed getting to know you through Dans' videos and admire how you are working two jobs, studying and finding time to get out and to do the things that make you happy. Looking forward to following along on your UA-cam journey, take your time figuring everything and know that we'll be here ready to enjoy your content, much love from Australia ❤
Love from 🇨🇦
... AWESOME !! Christmas early .... Good to see Dan's a man of his word .... but really never a doubt .. O-Light flashlight probably has a tab in front of one side of the battery contact ,, they usually come about 1/2 charged ... Now to wait for another adventure from you .... Stay Safe ...
SWEET JUST GO CAMPING! :D loved it
You won the lottery dude. That’s a bunch of great gear. People will schite on you for the Chair Zero but they can sit on a hard log or on the wet ground. You’ll be cozy and your butt will will be dry. The ground sheet for the chair is worth the extra investment. I broke a one because a back leg sunk into soft wet dirt.
Dude defiantly film some camping vids man future camping UA-camr brother I believe
great video! post whatever you enjoy posting, you don't have to pick one topic for your channel. 🤘
Owen you are a great young man. Keep up the hard work and you will be rewarded with many blessings.👍
Wow this is better than Christmas! Very nice first video (sound, music, content flow, etc) - well done. I’m planning my first backpack trip in one week and I’m so excited. Amazing how expensive it can all be so this is just an amazing gift.
Thank you for the compliments, enjoy your trip!
Agreed! Expensive! Luckily the basics can be enough for a bit of time not to mention enough for the two time a year hikers. Get out there and get going! So excited for you to enjoy the outdoors!
I highly recommend grabbing a pack or two of Tenacious Tape Reflective. Still great for repairs, but also, a little strip of it on the various black and drab colored gear makes breaking camp at first light so much easier when it glows like a beacon with even a dim headlamp. Plus, if you ever need a rescue, all that gear becomes nighttime visibility to help them find you.
Excellent suggestion, thank you!
Bussin bussin!!
Came from Dan's video. Love this!
Make more vids dude. You got the personality and you give off good honest vibes. Thanks for sharing. I was curious what ever happened with your gear.
I've got another vid in the works right now, thanks for watching!
So happy for you, Owen. I was crying watching the first video with Dan.
Awesome, time to get out there are enjoy the outdoors. Life is better outside!!
Awesome gear!!! have fun backpacking :)
U did a great job!! Congratulations on your god fortune with Dan! U seam like a great kid so I’m glad u were able to have this blessing.
Great first video, couldn't have happened to a better person
It’s amazing. What happens when you just take a step. Big things are coming in your world. Congrats.
Your a natural, good vid. Get out there when ya can . Ill be watching.
The Picaridin will work awesome against the bugs and it doesn't stink like Deet.
You've got a great collection of gear there! I'm glad you're all set and will be able to put it to use pretty soon.
Great first video!
Thanks for spreading the Love Dan!
Great to see, fair play, loved watching ❤❤
What an awesome gear load out! Owen, if anyone deserved this gear, it is you! I know you will love using all of this great gear. The Sawyer squeeze works flawlessly! You'll love the Soto stove too! I have the Soto Windmaster, best little camp stove I've EVER had! The Nitecore NU 25 is a great headlamp, with several options, including red night light. It adjusts to several position and if you get some thin shock cord, you can make it fit into a small pocket easily. You got the NEMO Tensor Insulated Regular Wide, same as mine! I LOVE this pad as I'm a side sleeper! My husband and I also have the Helinox Chair Zero and wouldn't go hiking without them! You will appreciate the chair with a back on it and you can sit in it and cook too!
With you being a full time college student and your job , you now have a set up that you can get out side. Best thing about it is hiking and camping is its not expensive once you have your gear. Kudos to Dan Becker for being the great guy that he his and his passion for the outdoors that he has helped you achieve yours. Looking forward to you up and coming videos 🥾⛰️👍🏼 (Beth)
Would love a vlog of your photography journey
It is refreshingly to see a young person such as yourself who is appreciative, genuine and has their stuff together. Call it Kismet but I think you are destined to go far and I look forward to following your journey.
Congratz to an amazing gear setup. Happy hiking!
Super cool!❤ Here's to lots of adventures. 🍻
From France, very glad for you Owen !
I’m so happy for you! As a fellow Dan Becker fan and even bigger fan of the UP- I was so excited about everything that has transpired! My husband and I are both 50 years old and just getting into backpacking. I have had spinal surgery and a hip surgery in the last year so we haven’t been out much this year but my plan is to backpack the 42 miles at Pictured Rocks in the spring! Good luck to you! I see big things for you!
That would be awesome! I have yet to do that, I’ve only day-hiked there. Enjoy!
Great, it's awesome that you can get out with good gear. In the immortal words of Calvin and Hobbs... let's go exploring
Gotta second digitalexpression’s comment; you’re a bloody natural mate! A kinda soul too, you’re already an inspiration to many. Keep doing you brother and have a good time doing so! ✌🏼
I appreciate your compliments, thanks for watching!
Have a great time on the trails!
Good for you Owen... As I wrote on Dans video, you seem like a good kid!!
Live you dream👍
Kind regards from a hiker from Denmark 😀
so wholesome, you're like a kid on christmas! can't wait to see more vids from you. my husband is from MI and we are just getting into backpacking/camping as well so maybe we'll run into you!
youre one of the nicest dudes it seems keep the journey up.
Super cool, and you did a great job for your first video.
I think you did brilliantly for your first video and all of that gear was so well deserved. As I live in the UK Im looking forward to seeing what the US has to offer. Good luck
I have the same sleeping bag from Cumulus with the hydrophobic down option! Its sooo comfy, roomy, and WARM. You're gonna love it😊
Best story I’ve heard in a long time. Wishing you many wonderful adventures. You deserve it! Can’t wait to see what’s next for you.
You are an absolutely adorable young man. I watched the video when Dan put out the feelers to see who might come and meet him. It was such an inspiring and uplifting thing to watch. Dan keeps it real; it was apparent he was nervous. I think another commenter hit the nail on the head, it must have been written in the stars for you guys to meet. Looking forward to seeing your adventures. Keep your nose to the grindstone with what you have going on, especially college. Don't stress about putting out content or worrying about equipment to film. A phone does a great job. Everyone will be looking forward to what you put out, when you can. Dan's the man! I'm so impressed with this! Team Becker!!! (I have backpacked Picture Rocks and was lucky to have the most incredible weather. Thankful, for that.)
You scored.
Can't wait to see your first filmed adventure! Cheers from Lithuania
Hi from dans channel! Congratulations man you deserve it man! Make more content I’ll follow along. Hopefully I’ll see you on trails one day!
I'm so happy for you brother!
I hope you're doing well. I really hope you come back and make more content. I think you could be really great. Can't wait to see the next hike you post.
would love to see a backpacking /camping adventure! I know it a lot since your probably new to filming and editing but worth trying it out! If you of course would want to :)
stay tuned! Next video along those lines should be dropping soon!
Owen, you should go to manistee river trail (probably about 3 hours from where you are) this October. Perfect hike for testing out this great new gear!
That’s a great suggestion! I was thinking that or the Au Sable highbanks trail!
Congrats and looking forward to watching your adventures!
Thank you for sharing. Love to see you being you!
Great video. You are a great dude. You deserved it.
Thats awsome i personally use the thermarest nemo and the compression pillow. Great gear
Ah I just watched that video. Eas wondering if you got the goodies. So glad you did. Happy hiking. Might see you one day on the mountains of Scotland.
Gear is expensive. What a great set up Dan selected for you. Enjoy! I look forward to future videos.
Great job Owen. A shout out to all the companies for their efforts and products donated to a well deserving young man. Now go out and explore the world while you can.
so happy for you owen
Well done! I am looking forward to what you bring to this channel. You inspire me.
The world needs more Owens. 😊 What a wonderful young man. Well deserved. 👍🏻
...see yours and dans video from germany. wish you all the best for your future and all the times outdoors..
Dude you well deserve this. Anyone is deserving being able to go out in nature and enjoy the outdoors. Hope you will enjoy all this gear Dan provided you with.
Congrats on your first video.
So cool. Congrats from a fellow backpacker in Portland 🏔️
Great! Now, share your time and resources with another young person that needs to experience the outdoors…. Like Dan did.
Picaridin is basically DEET but 100% better. It is just as effective and has been used in Australia and Germany for decades now. It was only fairly recently approved by the FDA in the last few years or so... so it's not been as popular. Advantages of Picaridin ( or Icaridin ) is that it doesn't stink, and doesn't EAT your gear, like DEET does. DEET has a longer track record, being developed and used by the US military since the 50s, but otherwise, Picaridin (in non-military strengths) is just better overall.
Want to see you use it! Good job, so glad Dan hooked you up. Hiking community is awesome. Welcome!
so excited for you! everything looks awesome. way to be a good dude.
When you're a famous UA-camr I can say I was here from the first upload! :D Congrats Owen. Looking forward to future videos, and awesome to see you're into film photography too.
Thanks for the support!
Congrats, the olight has a protective tab on the positive end of the battery, they put it there for shipping. Once you remove that you'll be golden.
Well deserved and awesome video!
Owen, I really enjoyed being introduced to you through Dan's video. You are very well deserving of the gear and blessings. Happy to subscribe and see what the future has in store for you!
Very cool...Oatmeal and eye are peanut butter and jealous...Looking forward to seeing your adventures.