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The Adirondack Days TH-cam channel is meant for outdoor enthusiasts. I myself have a passion for the outdoors, still a Boy Scout at heart I enjoy anything from hiking, plant identification, bush-crafting, animal identification, hunting, fishing, tracking etc., these passions will always be a part of my life.
This channel is an ongoing experiment constantly evolving and growing as my skill set becomes more advanced. I would like the opportunity to grow with all of you sharing tips and tricks with others in our outdoor community. Adirondack Days serves as a networking platform for learning these rare and sometimes forgotten valuable skills.
This channel is an ongoing experiment constantly evolving and growing as my skill set becomes more advanced. I would like the opportunity to grow with all of you sharing tips and tricks with others in our outdoor community. Adirondack Days serves as a networking platform for learning these rare and sometimes forgotten valuable skills.
Minimalist Bushcraft Carry 2.0
Total list of items:
Wool blanket
Knife/folding saw/multitool/DC3 diamond stone 
Compass
Cordage of some sort
Rain poncho/tarp
Towel or cleaning rag
Stainless steel bottle/nesting cup
Farro Rod / weather resistant BIC lighter
At the ready, food packets/tea.
First Aid:
Superglue
90% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle pocket size
Tourniquet
Essential medication 

Wool blanket
Knife/folding saw/multitool/DC3 diamond stone 
Compass
Cordage of some sort
Rain poncho/tarp
Towel or cleaning rag
Stainless steel bottle/nesting cup
Farro Rod / weather resistant BIC lighter
At the ready, food packets/tea.
First Aid:
Superglue
90% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle pocket size
Tourniquet
Essential medication 

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A Quiet Day in The Wilderness, BTW can you help me identify this animal sound? 
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Book title: Be Expert with Map and Compass The “ orienteering” handbook By Bjorn Kjellstrom www.ebay.com/itm/193395198683
Keeping it simple! The Down and Dirty Debris Hut
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The amount of debris that you put on top of the debris hut depends on what season you are in. With colder weather, make sure you’re enclosed like a cocoon this could be dome like or it could be a pyramid  place at least put 2 to 3 feet of debris on top of your shelter👍👍.
Mini Fishing Kit (comment answer), Thank you !!!
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Answer to question/comment posted on the HOOF-IT video.
Quick deploy Ridgeline, emergency shelter, camera stand for under four dollars, and cat birds. 
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Hope you guys enjoy the video please leave comments down below. Any suggestions, much appreciated. Subscribe if you feel inclined to, God bless. 
What I carry in my car in case I have to HOOF-IT!!!!!
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Just a brief rundown of the pack I carry in my car for emergency preparedness. Food items include: 4 Clif Bars 6 Slim Jim, snack size 4 oatmeal packets 4 cream of wheat packets 12 Assorted drink mixes 4 assorted tea mixes  4 day supply of Survival Tabs  Check out this site: www.ready.gov/kit
Another beautiful day in The Adirondacks, found Dwarf Ginseng !!!
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Another beautiful day in The Adirondacks, found Dwarf Ginseng !!!
EDC Food pack for Daypack, under 1 pound
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EDC Food pack for Daypack, under 1 pound
50 is around the corner, gotta go light. 15.4 pounds as low as I can go.
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50 is around the corner, gotta go light. 15.4 pounds as low as I can go.
Weekend in The Adirondacks, Griffen Gorge / Willie Marsh
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Weekend in The Adirondacks, Griffen Gorge / Willie Marsh
Thank you !!! Great little hack
this is actually genius!
These take forever
Yeah sometimes all depends on how elaborate you want to make it, this took me roughly an hour to
Excellent recommendations I have considered eliminating a few other items since I have shot the video. Usually, I will also keep that pack and back of my car if I decide to just go camping for the night so I kind of have a hybrid scenario going on there but thank you so much. It would eliminate a lot of weight.
If I had to hike 40 to 100 miles the logical ranges of an hour-long drive. At the fastest speed hiking. It should be about 20 miles a day. I would not have taken as much as you. In some areas. While I would have carried more in others. 1. You do not need as many lighters, and candles, You do not need candles. You could use 1 lighter, 1 rod. It would be fine. You really do not need the rod. Just two lighters would save you a ton of weight. With a flashlight. That is talking about redundancy. 2. One knife, one cheap lightweight trawl. The axe really is a maybe. A multi-tool is a great idea. The thing is. The multi-tool is wiser than a knife. You will not need a saw. So one knife, one multi-tool, and one trowel. Again many long-distance hikers carry a lot less. 3. Cloths, socks, 5 pairs. 5 pairs of underwear. Good comfortable shoes running shoes, or trail running shoes. They are the same thing. These shoes need to fit you perfectly. 1 Rain jacket, or umbrella, or poncho. 4. A sleeping system. Bivy sack with a mat that will keep you off the ground while you sleep hidden in a bush. 5. Medical kit with needle and thread. The medical kit should have stuff for minor cuts, over-the-counter pain meds, caffeine pills, and things that are good for your feet. Blister fixing stuff. 6. 1 32 ounces of water with the water purify pills. 7. The rest of your space should be 100% food. You will want a ton of calories because you are burning many calories while walking. Even mix in multivitamin pills. I am going to guess that you will need 2000 calories a day. With a cooking kit. OR Cash and your phone will also fix this. Call a cab. Have them drive you home. bUTwHaTIF?!???!?!??!? You have failed your selves during COVID-19.
Thank you very much for the reply. I have taken a few things out since the video has been uploaded. This pack is also a hybrid pack in the event that I feel like going hiking or camping. It’s always in my car so I use it for both things, but your recommendations are duly noted and I will be adding a few more items that you have listed in the comments. Thank you.
@@jo-qf3rv Try a bike that you can fold up and fit in your trunk.
If you make some improvements let me know !!!
Just a suggestion. Consider carrying 3 or 4 mustard packets. If your home is a 1 hour drive away, that could be a 2 or 3 day walk and you may get muscle cramps. Crazy as it sounds, mustard helps relieve muscle cramps. Just a thought. Thx for the video.
Never thought of that, great idea
@@tkctkk6196 I have pouches of olives and pickles. Does the same thing. I'm not fond of mustard.
Brand of that pack?
Falco pack
www.amazon.com/Military-Tactical-Backpack-Men-Waterproof/dp/B07TYWTJW2
That looks like a great little kit! I might make something like that for my pack.
Suggest checking out ultralight backpacking kits. You could save a lot of weight.
I’ve definitely thought about it. This pack is close to 25 pounds as of right now it’s a bit much but I do have some necessary things in there. My ride to work has quite a bit of country back roads.
@@jo-qf3rv By definition, backpacking gear is designed for the backcountry.
Rule of threes: You can survive 3 minutes without air, 3 hours in bad conditions without shelter, 3 days without water, & 3 weeks without food (unless you are very ripped).
Yes sir !!! Definitely have some surplus on my person !!!! Thank you for the response
3 weeks without food? Good luck with that.
@Wastelander13 I didn't say it would be fun, just that you can survive. I always carry a minimum of 2 days of extra food when I'm hiking, even short day hikes, mostly snacks, meal replacement bars, and emergency food.
@@jo-qf3rv Me too!
That’s a Nite Ize CamJam from Bass Pro Shop $10 that’s tightening that tarp line.
Awesome thank you!!!! Works great
Visegrips/w/ wire cutter
Nice !!! Could come in quite handy
I carry a wind resistant umbrella.
You live in my favorite place in the world. Plan to spend the summer of '26 up there again. Lake Placid/Saranac Lake Area. Gorgeous!
Nothing beats it !!!
Subscribed. Hope to see many more videos on your channel.
Thank you!!! I usually post new videos once a week either on a Sunday or a Monday. I appreciate it, if you have any feedback, let me know.
A sillcock key, zipties, small baggies, mirror, headlamp, bug spray, glow sticks, duct tape,
NICE!!!
If you want to ditch the metal shovel, Fiskars makes strong plastic trowels, sometimes they show up at dollar stores. There are other trowels ultralight hikers use but they cost about $20. I have two but the edges are not hand friendly. Everything is a compromise.
Good idea !!! I will look into that where would I begin looking for one thank you
@@jo-qf3rvI got my fiskars trowels at walmart, in the gardening section. I have seen them in other gardening sections at hardware stores too.
Wrap the edges of the handle with duct tape. New ultralight trowels incluye Leave No Trace poop kits and don't have the sharp edges. Thinking about getting one
Sure is thank you, praise God
Blessed landscape
How do you keep the candle from melting in your car? It's in the 90s in the summer here and the car is 120+
I haven’t really had that many problems with it believe or not. It’s in my trunk so no greenhouse effect I guess but I’ve checked out it from time to time and it seems fine
You got great gear in there! I like what you've got. Did you put the First Aid kit yourself or is it a store bought one?
Custom made boo boo kit lol
@@jo-qf3rv any must have items that you think should be carried that most of the store bought ones won't have?
Believe it or not I put some Elmers nontoxic school glue in my pack. It’s clear I use that for cuts believe it or not. That stuff works really good. You could use superglue, but I’m not really keen on all the chemicals, but I have cut myself before and put some of that glue on there and believe it or not it works really good lol
@@jo-qf3rv I'll have to try that!
Nice little kit Joe! Shoot me a text or something so we can get together soon. If you want I’ve been turning hobo handlines. Lmk I’ll hook you up with one. I’m taking Sunday off work and me and the kids will be out on the west branch camped out for a few days. You’re welcome to paddle out to us.
Sweet I will look at the schedule!!!
Nice and simple
Very very interesting 🧐
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh that’s amazing. How blessed!!!!!Be Well!
Thank you, blessed indeed !!!!!
Right !!!
Feel like skipping a rock or two!
Natures cool !!!
Mark your aspirin/ibuprofin expiration date on your container, if it’s not in the original. They do expire.
Sure thing, yes a must!!! However if you come across some willow you can use the inner bark as a substitute!!!
@@syn4057 some medications last longer than others, and some last well past their stamped expiration. Rule of thumb is that heat and humidity shorten the viability of medications.
I would pack what I would take on an ultralight backpacking trip. I'm not sawing wood and building a lean-to. I've got a butane stove, 1 person tent and sleeping bag, you can get by with an MRE or two. Congratulations being the few who aren't arming themselves to the teeth like some mall ninja who's gonna fight Walking Dead rejects.
Thank you for the response, I thought about bringing sterno cans and at one point I had two in there, my defense carry is pepper spray lol
I have a fully packed 18L day hike pack in my car at all times. It has all the essentials. Not quite an ultralight backpack kit, but I could survive for several days. Emergency bivy, extra large emergency blanket, titanium 700ml mug, ultralight titanium emergency esbit stove & fuel, ultralight poncho that converts to a tarp, packable water resistant jacket, IFAK with my daily meds, emergency food, tea bags, Hydration powders, map, compass, small fire making kit (lighter, ferro, a few storm matches, small amount of tinder), headlamp, small flashlight, SAK, water purification pen & purification tabs, titanium water bottle, poop kit, whistle, paper, sharpie, cordage, tiny sewing kit, zipties, duct tape, super glue, hero clip, trekking poles. On top of that, in my daily carry sling, I have a power bank and a couple of cables, meal replacement bars & high protein snacks, and pepper spray, among other things. The whole thing weighs about 7# with the trekking poles. I also have a car emergency kit with electronic jumper/tire pump, jumper cables, flares, Chem lights, wool blanket, the usual stuff, and an EMT FAK. I'm not am EMT, but I have lots of friends who are EMTs and RNs. I do have wilderness first aid and strongly recommend it to everyone. I always have a keyring flashlight, Gerber Dime, small folding knife, and a flash drive with all my important info/copies of documents. I generally have at least 2 knives on me at all times, one keyring and one larger. Skip the hatchet. I've been backpacking and camping for over 50 years and never needed one. On the other hand, my Huntsman SAK has a decent saw blade that's handled anything I've needed. For being in the woods, it handles most everything and what it doesn't (pliers, mostly) the Dime does. Both together weigh less than a large multitool. Your pack is going to be very heavy if you have to hike 30-60 miles. Strongly suggest checking out ultralight backpacking gear. BTW - I grew up un the northern tip of the Catskills and hiked the Adirondacks as a teenager and early 20- something. You're going to want enough cordage (at least 50') to do a bear hang to get your pack off the ground and away from critters.
Links please!
On it
www.amazon.com/Survival-Tabs-Emergency-Preparedness-Earthquake/dp/B01FRD2O8A/ref=asc_df_B01FRD2O8A/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693128046683&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17248866468401810682&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1017376&hvtargid=pla-1099589164032&psc=1&mcid=8ca5a8c3286b30db96bbaf6a006229a9&gad_source=1 www.amazon.com/x2-Pack-FlameNest-Waterproof-Survival/dp/B0C1WHD1G2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=C0ABF04ZLFK3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tf4k6wXLWlW99hCBPYaF-7M0Ish80-swF2LQG5i_f60W0R0NPf_AQYUaqUypYn4K6jq1wYyW4LdNb2d-cNy7I0TTB4rHhbvjnQYDOBa6Kwl1GzT9D56wpO1eN0_7lBkMJj_sAH-4Rjlm80aRyCx1NoB2s6OKoYlmTLG6S0aKxhUnHzFOMwQTg74wref61h7uRTssVNPk0hP6EbE533oT5Q.AiPMKkYYV-tOg41fYuiCtdb5DQgZ_dv0k9sLI_6f0jw&dib_tag=se&keywords=lighter+cover&qid=1721260445&sprefix=lighter+cover+%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-6 www.amazon.com/SABRE-Frontiersman-Deterrent-Capsaicinoids-Environment/dp/B0CQMVHGK8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?crid=3SM86A2DNT28Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jM3ldQZZJXGVyODvX4JUA3rWEuEV1ta74m8GLZCsT-ex4TyWU8gQZeoIt_66HZugLSdyK2oLUbGyW-SnOhh-Ba0PERsFYTRRG9d1fDOc9Vnyh-iFyV5kmn1hDBk5Mn_iBx12yKeU6zDekl-2MFVaVJGXE45WSyBkAD5egEUWfIU-QUw53TEB46AlL3_VJF2X8EDC3EWThLB3OMrCnM8VvA.RRdxmh80rVe3wKJKiEqSSfSIgnh5FIEhn_jlIi_x8T0&dib_tag=se&keywords=frontier+bear+spray&qid=1721260514&sprefix=frontier+bear+%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1
@@jo-qf3rv Thank you!!!!
@@user-vr4wy3dy1eyou are most welcome!!!
Great hack for mounting the phone to film, i am definitely getting one (or two) of those. Thanks
👍👍
Lovely tip man 👏👏
I keep my carry on luggage in the trunk containing full change of clothes, shoes, and a blanket. Pre packed backpack goes in also. Good use for a carry on size luggage instead of taking up closet space. Also keep a milk crate with jumper cables, car fluids, and drinking water.
Oh yeah, I got all that stuff too, as a matter of fact, not too long ago, there was a tree limb that fell across the road, and it was too heavy to pull, and I was able to use that silky saw to help the guy cut and drag it off the road thank you!!!
Like the way you set the bag up. I have a similar bag for my son (in college). Will be using your ideas to lighten it up a bit
Awesome thank you for your comment!!!! Let me know what you end up putting in it
You may already have this in your med kit but if not, I'd add moleskin tape and maybe a trial size bottle of powder for chafing. Unless you normally walk alot-there are parts of your body that are going to thank you for having these preps! What about a tin with a small fishing kit?
I have a cool little fishing kit that I made if it’s in your pocket, but I’ll put a video up on it. I made it with duct tape and Velcro neat thank you so much for the comments. I’ll add some mole skin for sure great idea!!!!
Where did you find the can lid?
That’s a good question. It was off one of my wife’s decorative candles. She wasn’t using it. It was sitting on the top of the kitchen cabinet for months looked like it would fit Shhhh lol
Very nice minimal kit! Looks like you have all your bases covered. Something I would recommend is with your shelter system, instead of basically having 3 tarps, consider having something to sleep under, sleep in and sleep on. I keep a poncho to sleep under, SOL emergency bivvy to sleep in and a contractor trash bag as a debris bed to sleep on. Keep up the good videos sir!
I would many add a few cinch-sacks (or packable bags) to offload too anyone with you or use as a day pack. They are even some that are waterproof & packable. Sunglasses? Hat? Good stuff! I also like to print out the contents & keep it at the front (for others, reminder, etc)
Great feedback, I have transition lenses , I can definitely reinstate the dry bags for sure, thank you for the comment!!!!
Fantastic information. I was looking at one of the battery operated scooters off Road version but a bike does sound good. I have a tiny little compact car (Nissan Versa )for long distances to work. I have to research that fantastic info though thank you if it fits, I’m gonna get it. I’ll follow up with you.
Both my Forte and my 612 fit well in the back seat of the club cab of my 2004 Dakota. The Forte weighs about 28 pounds and folds down to 27"x31"x13". Comes standard with a rear rack. The new model has a front bracket for a front basket or front rack, but mine is older so I can't comment on that option. It looks like the Change 612 has been superceded but Bob at Flatbike is good people. Pretty sure Flatbike has a channel you can check out. My advice is to research for a while and shop closer to the holidays. Bikes tend to be very much in the "get what you pay for" category and prices have gone up since I bought mine. Happy hunting!
Nice looking at a few on Amazon
What kills people who arw trying to survive the fastest is one's body temperature getting too far above or below 98 degrees Fahrenheit.... Next fastest killer is dehydration from not enough water going in ine end or too much going out the bottom end from contaminated water...so purification is essential... Humans can go a LONG time without anything to eat.. And call me crazy, but if I was making a kit in case I had to hoof it, then quality well broken in hiking boots & 2-3 pairs of wool socks would be the very first item & I'd build from there...
@@jeffanon1772 a set of trail runners and redundant water purification methods are part of my get home kit too. But even casual pedaling is 10 to 12 mph. If everything has gone WROL you want to get home as soon as possible, not still be hoofing it when the world hits the 3 day mark and the chaos really begins.
well put!!!!!
If you're talking about long distances, then consider adding a bicycle to your car trunk. Folding bikes have come a long way in their strength and durability and offroad options are available. Riding is a lot quicker than walking. There's also the option to transfer the pack onto the bike and use it like a mule the way the Vietnamese did on the trail. Zizzo makes a model called the Forte that is the size of a BMX bike with 300 pound payload. Montague and Flatbike make full sized mountain bikes that fold by rotating around the seat steam. I prefer (and use) the Flatbike since it retains the diamond frame strength. Montague's flagship is the Paratrooper model, originally designed under military contract. My get home kit is based around a bike packing kit that fits the Zizzo Forte or the Flatbike Change 612.
I would just steal a bike along the way. Plenty of mexicans running around on bikes. Lol
Then on your folding bike rack, keep a pair of rollerskates! Nothing like having a spare spare!
@@billybunter3753 oh boy that would be interesting, I would probably roll off in the woods ha ha, thank you for the suggestion!!!
@@billybunter3753 have fun being on the road in the chaos three days into the event.
@@Paladinbr Magilla Gorilla for sale......How much is that doggy in the window?
Nice. Given some Good ideas. Toiletry kit?
It would be nice to see the pack you use for all of this?
Sure thing I’ll put that up there for you. It’s a small tactical pack very small. There is a video I have 50s around the corner you’ll see it. It’s the same one, but I’ll put it up again and I’ll pack it up for you as well. see how everything fits.
Thank you!!! Always trying to simplify
Nice load out
Thanks!!!!!!
Great job!
Great place to camp!!!