I prefer StrengthTape brand tape over LeukoTape, it’s stretchy so you can use less tape and after having used both I’ve found its smoother surface lets socks slide over it more easily. A few blister tips I’ve learned over the last 40 years: 1) Don’t pop the blister if the skin isn’t already broken. Instead, cut a gauze pad to fit over the blister and tape it in place. You might need 2 pieces of tape. 2) Use benzoin tincture on the skin around the blister to make your tape stick better and longer. You can also preemptively apply the tincture in blister-prone areas to toughen up the skin over time. For blisters just apply it, give it a minute to dry, then put the tape on. Make sure to get the tape on straight because it’ll be very hard to get it off with any adhesive left. I can go 2-3 days before the tape starts peeling, it’ll even withstand a shower or 2. You can get benzoin tincture in bottles, swabs, or ampules with applicator tips (my preference.) 3) Trim the corners of your tape so they’re round, this will keep your sock from peeling the tape up.
Great video. We need to see more of this from larger backpacking channels so that folks on a budget ( most of us ) feel encouraged to get some gear and get outdoors, to feel like its not completely out of reach. Nothing beats being in these beautiful places backpacking and a little guidance on a budget friendly load out is always great to see! Nice work Justin
Great list! A couple things to add: - The Featherstone Moondance quilt looks like a lower cost / better value choice than the Hammock Gear quilt. However, I'd rather pay more than either one of those quilts and get an extra wide UGQ quilt with side elastics, because it is less drafty for me in colder temperatures. - The Hydroblu Versa Flow filter is more versatile than the Quickdraw, as it can more easily be used in a gravity filter setup (w/ the CNOC 2L bag). It also costs less. - When on sale, the Gossamer Gear G4-20 is a comparably priced, but much lighter backpack than the backpacks on this video. But it should only be used if your backpacking kit is overall lighter than what is suggested on this video (particularly the tent), and less is carried (no extras like a chair). - I prefer the large diameter of the Toaks light 700 mL pot. Also, there are less expensive titanium pot & spoon brands out there, like Boundless Voyage, Lixada, etc.
Separate the wet fly from the tent body, and stuff the fly into the outside mesh pocket to dry out, -ish, but mostly so it doesn't wet the dry gear in ur pack, which is protected by the pack liner, garbage bag or nyloflume liner. Justin also uses a Swedish sponge to soak up excess water & condensation b4 packing wet gear 👍
Great selection, thanks! Btw I have been using a Jetboil Zip for 6 years and I really love it especially in extreme conditions. It is smaller and much more affordable compaired to the Flash. I can absolutely recomend it as a budget all in one stove. Some time you should try it. 😊
I have always wondered how, and if, you wash your body during long trails, especially if You're not near A (relatively clean) river/lake and in winter, when it's freezing.
Great question!! I imagine some do naked or partially naked at a time in privacy of tent and baby wipes or spray bottle or washcloth of soapy water then spray bottle of clean water. Dry with quick-dry washcloth. Or outside in bathing suit (merino or alpaca underwear can double as bathing suit). Garden sprayer is great for showers or there are simple solar showers - but weight and privacy and amount of sun are all factors to consider. For those that carry bidet for potty breaks possibly that could double as for a little shower.
Hate to ask, but how does the backcountry bidet work? Do you mix the dry soap with the water? Do you use anything to dry off? I know it's an uncomfortable topic but not having to bring TP would be great
Hey Justin. Have you mentioned anywhere what you use for your camera mount on your trekking pole? Are your poles a pair, or is the one with the camera a special one? Loving the content!
Thx for showing more on how to rig up a quilt sleep system, and explaining the pros & cons for us beginners. I'm not a beginner backpacker, but I haven't used a quilt b4... Do i need a wider quilt to match my regular wide Helix sleeping pad? Or just adjust the clips on the straps?
A regular one should be fine but a wide quilt would be perfect to keep out drafts if that's something important to you. You can also use a wide quilt over a sleeping bag in winter to add a lot of warmth, which is an awesome benefit in my mind.
@@maxwellerickson7066 I might get a wide synthetic quilt to offset my 2 down bags, a mummy & a barrel. I could use it by itself here on the wet coast LoLz 😝 and worry less about it getting wet under a tarp 🤔
What is the go to rain jacket these days - I think it used to be the OR helium rain jacket - It's very light, but a lot of people don't like the performace (only 1 chest pocket, no venting, etc. What are you guys using?
Thanks for your video, Justin. They are very well done and informative. Much appreciated! I have a quick question: how do the backpacks you mention compare to the Osprey Exos 58? Thanks very much.
Hi Justin, Thank you for this helpfull video! 🙏🏻 What is that little thing called (exuctly) which u use on your water bottle to clean your butt? Where can I buy that?
Do you have a boot/shoe you recommend for very uneven terrain while carrying a 30-40lb pack. Lot of uphill and downhill nothing really on trail. Mostly hiking 10-15 miles per day and want comfortable without sacrificing safety
Just a friendly correction. Pariah is pronounced pah Ree ah, like the name Maria. Got this from the actual company themselves. Great, personal customer service. Hike on, J Money Gangster!
I love your videos Justin but I have to disagree that this is a beginners essential gear list. That list is between ~1500usd and ~1900usd. It seems a bit extreme to tell a beginner to do such an investment just to star with, honestly. This is more a medium range list of equipment for backpackers. But it's only my opinion, that doesn't make me correct.
I worry that you may have sold the pink titanium spoon a little too well. I'm expecting to hear reports of someone killed trying to fight a bear using a spoon any day now
From MEC, back when it was still Mountain Equipment Co-op here in 🇨🇦, MEC is the equivalent of REi in the US. I forget what they're called...wait, Rad pants?
I think you've touted the Toaks pink titanium spoon too much. They don't seem to be making it anymore 😢 Maybe theres just no more pink titanium on the planet! 😮 Snow Peak has a purple spork, but it's not a long handle. Why anyone would even make a short handled spoon or spork is beyond me! 🤔 😉
I watch your videos for a Canadian hiker experience and pushing products not available in Canada makes no sense. REI products being promoted so heavily makes you seem disingenuous. But hey, it is your channel to run however you want, all the best
You can order REI in Canada and most of the world. I have ordered many things from them. Making accusations based on incorrect information makes you seem ignorant.
@@JustinOutdoors I didn't accuse you of anything, I just pointed out how you are coming across to some. Many have accused you in the comments which I am sure you have seen. I meant no disrespect, peace (I am aware REI ships Internationally, but the hassle and added expense of cross border shopping aren't worth it to me. Unless you are conveniently able to pop over the border)
I fought off a pack of wolves with a pink titanium spork once.
It’s like holding up a cross to demons.
It was the color that did it!
I used to be an adventurer like all you guys, but then I took a pink titanium spork in the knee...
Great video, Justin. Love the recommendations.
I prefer to dual wield these spoons. Far more effective when taking on wildlife.
the outcome could have been worse had it been aluminun...
I prefer StrengthTape brand tape over LeukoTape, it’s stretchy so you can use less tape and after having used both I’ve found its smoother surface lets socks slide over it more easily.
A few blister tips I’ve learned over the last 40 years:
1) Don’t pop the blister if the skin isn’t already broken. Instead, cut a gauze pad to fit over the blister and tape it in place. You might need 2 pieces of tape.
2) Use benzoin tincture on the skin around the blister to make your tape stick better and longer. You can also preemptively apply the tincture in blister-prone areas to toughen up the skin over time. For blisters just apply it, give it a minute to dry, then put the tape on. Make sure to get the tape on straight because it’ll be very hard to get it off with any adhesive left. I can go 2-3 days before the tape starts peeling, it’ll even withstand a shower or 2.
You can get benzoin tincture in bottles, swabs, or ampules with applicator tips (my preference.)
3) Trim the corners of your tape so they’re round, this will keep your sock from peeling the tape up.
Great video. We need to see more of this from larger backpacking channels so that folks on a budget ( most of us ) feel encouraged to get some gear and get outdoors, to feel like its not completely out of reach. Nothing beats being in these beautiful places backpacking and a little guidance on a budget friendly load out is always great to see! Nice work Justin
Titanium spoon running gag is the best
Great list! A couple things to add:
- The Featherstone Moondance quilt looks like a lower cost / better value choice than the Hammock Gear quilt. However, I'd rather pay more than either one of those quilts and get an extra wide UGQ quilt with side elastics, because it is less drafty for me in colder temperatures.
- The Hydroblu Versa Flow filter is more versatile than the Quickdraw, as it can more easily be used in a gravity filter setup (w/ the CNOC 2L bag). It also costs less.
- When on sale, the Gossamer Gear G4-20 is a comparably priced, but much lighter backpack than the backpacks on this video. But it should only be used if your backpacking kit is overall lighter than what is suggested on this video (particularly the tent), and less is carried (no extras like a chair).
- I prefer the large diameter of the Toaks light 700 mL pot. Also, there are less expensive titanium pot & spoon brands out there, like Boundless Voyage, Lixada, etc.
Watching your video while laying in a mongar 2 and on your recommend pillow- made my day. Greetings from germany!
Mongar 2 was my first tent, absolutely no complaints besides the weight which was only a problem when I switched to a frameless pack.
What is the #1 gear tip you have for beginner backpackers?
👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Pack Liner: geni.us/nylofume
Decathlon MT900 UL Pack (M): geni.us/MT900UL-Pack-M
Decathlon MT900 UL Pack (W): geni.us/MT900UL-Pack-W
Naturehike Mongar 2 Tent: geni.us/Mongar2P
REI Trailmade Tent: geni.us/Trailmade2
REI Helix Pad: geni.us/HelixSleepingPad
Paria Recharge XL Pad: geni.us/PariaRechargeXL
Trekology 2.0 Pillow: geni.us/TrekologyPillow
Hikenture Pillow: geni.us/HikenturePillow
HG Econo Burrow Quilt: geni.us/HGEconoQuilt
Decathlon MT900 Sleeping Bag: geni.us/Trek900SleepingBag
BRS3000 Stove: geni.us/BRS3000t
Toaks 750mL Pot: geni.us/Toaks750
Soto Amicus Stove Combo: geni.us/AmicusCombo
MSR Windburner Stove: geni.us/Windburner
Platypus Quickdraw Filter: geni.us/PlatyQuickDraw
Hilltop Packs Food Bag: geni.us/HilltopPacks
Bogler Trowel: geni.us/BoglerTrowel
Pika Summit Suds Soap: geni.us/PikaSummitSuds
Leukotape: geni.us/Leukotape
Helinox Chair Zero: geni.us/ChairZero
Z-Seat Sit Pad: geni.us/z-seat
Pink Ti Spoon: geni.us/PinkSpoon
Russbe Bags: geni.us/RussbeBags
Bumpkin Bags: geni.us/BumpkinSnackBags
Toothpaste Tabs: geni.us/UnpasteTabs
Decathlon MT100 Down Jacket: geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
Decathlon MT500 Down Jacket: geni.us/MT500DownJacket
Great video. If you are looking for video ideas, I would love to see how you pack up stuff when it’s all wet. Like what do you do with your tent?
Separate the wet fly from the tent body, and stuff the fly into the outside mesh pocket to dry out, -ish, but mostly so it doesn't wet the dry gear in ur pack, which is protected by the pack liner, garbage bag or nyloflume liner. Justin also uses a Swedish sponge to soak up excess water & condensation b4 packing wet gear 👍
Great idea for the thermometer! After this video I'm feeling real excited to start collecting my gear
Wait. Washing butts with your hands and fighting bears with spoons! I love it 😅
I like how you told us you bent your spoon fighting a bear without telling us you bent your spoon fighting a bear. Nice bro lol
Miranda Goes Outside recommends the Flash 55
I’ve had a mongar for years. Its a great tent I paid £80 for mine
I Got to Ponta Delgada , Azores and they have a big stand alone Decathalon store. I had to go in and buy a couple things in your honor!!
My titanium spoon isn't pink but I once used it as a sled to slide down a long snowy slope.
Great selection, thanks! Btw I have been using a Jetboil Zip for 6 years and I really love it especially in extreme conditions. It is smaller and much more affordable compaired to the Flash. I can absolutely recomend it as a budget all in one stove. Some time you should try it. 😊
I'm use lot time naturehike vik 1 and vik 2, excellent!
Thank you for sharing whsmat you've learned!! It's valuable info.
I have always wondered how, and if, you wash your body during long trails, especially if You're not near A (relatively clean) river/lake and in winter, when it's freezing.
Great question!! I imagine some do naked or partially naked at a time in privacy of tent and baby wipes or spray bottle or washcloth of soapy water then spray bottle of clean water. Dry with quick-dry washcloth. Or outside in bathing suit (merino or alpaca underwear can double as bathing suit). Garden sprayer is great for showers or there are simple solar showers - but weight and privacy and amount of sun are all factors to consider. For those that carry bidet for potty breaks possibly that could double as for a little shower.
The Teton Sports Trailhead 20F sleeping bag is a pretty sweet deal.
Humour! I'm into it
Hate to ask, but how does the backcountry bidet work? Do you mix the dry soap with the water? Do you use anything to dry off? I know it's an uncomfortable topic but not having to bring TP would be great
This video has most of the info you need :) th-cam.com/video/e1dKBygpmN0/w-d-xo.html
Hey Justin. Have you mentioned anywhere what you use for your camera mount on your trekking pole? Are your poles a pair, or is the one with the camera a special one?
Loving the content!
Hey! I use the Komperdell Camera Staff Pole x2 and then various camera mounts to attach my phone or gopro.
@@JustinOutdoors great! Thanks
Thx for showing more on how to rig up a quilt sleep system, and explaining the pros & cons for us beginners. I'm not a beginner backpacker, but I haven't used a quilt b4... Do i need a wider quilt to match my regular wide Helix sleeping pad? Or just adjust the clips on the straps?
A regular one should be fine but a wide quilt would be perfect to keep out drafts if that's something important to you. You can also use a wide quilt over a sleeping bag in winter to add a lot of warmth, which is an awesome benefit in my mind.
@@maxwellerickson7066 I might get a wide synthetic quilt to offset my 2 down bags, a mummy & a barrel. I could use it by itself here on the wet coast LoLz 😝 and worry less about it getting wet under a tarp 🤔
What is the go to rain jacket these days - I think it used to be the OR helium rain jacket - It's very light, but a lot of people don't like the performace (only 1 chest pocket, no venting, etc. What are you guys using?
If you're trying to fight off a bear with a titanium spoon... sharp or not. I will be sending you flowers!
Justin, Thanks for all you do. Please send a link to the Ziplock bag that sits up like a bowl to rehydrate food.
Thanks Man!
Here ya go! geni.us/RussbeBags
Thanks for your video, Justin. They are very well done and informative. Much appreciated! I have a quick question: how do the backpacks you mention compare to the Osprey Exos 58? Thanks very much.
Very colorful stuff😅. Don ´t you have knife?😊
Where did you see a Mongar for $220? They are typically $160 or less.
Hi Justin,
Thank you for this helpfull video! 🙏🏻 What is that little thing called (exuctly) which u use on your water bottle to clean your butt?
Where can I buy that?
We’re you bought the poop emoji bag?
Where are you at?? Looks amazing
Do you have a boot/shoe you recommend for very uneven terrain while carrying a 30-40lb pack. Lot of uphill and downhill nothing really on trail. Mostly hiking 10-15 miles per day and want comfortable without sacrificing safety
7:02 What is this tiny first aid bag?
what are those purple pants you wear in most of your videos?
MEC Mica
Just a friendly correction. Pariah is pronounced pah Ree ah, like the name Maria. Got this from the actual company themselves. Great, personal customer service. Hike on, J Money Gangster!
Glad im watching a Canadian channel and seeing everything in USD. Sellout just like Gretzky
Only 10% of my audience is Canadian. Why does it bother you?
I love your videos Justin but I have to disagree that this is a beginners essential gear list. That list is between ~1500usd and ~1900usd. It seems a bit extreme to tell a beginner to do such an investment just to star with, honestly. This is more a medium range list of equipment for backpackers.
But it's only my opinion, that doesn't make me correct.
👍👍👍!!!
Wouldn't the naturehike Cloud up 2 be better? It's lighter and cheaper
I'm not really a fan of front entry tents
@@JustinOutdoors Fair enough. In my experience it is a good tent, but yeah no way around the front entry lol
I worry that you may have sold the pink titanium spoon a little too well. I'm expecting to hear reports of someone killed trying to fight a bear using a spoon any day now
What are those purple pants?
From MEC, back when it was still Mountain Equipment Co-op here in 🇨🇦, MEC is the equivalent of REi in the US. I forget what they're called...wait, Rad pants?
I think you've touted the Toaks pink titanium spoon too much. They don't seem to be making it anymore 😢 Maybe theres just no more pink titanium on the planet! 😮 Snow Peak has a purple spork, but it's not a long handle. Why anyone would even make a short handled spoon or spork is beyond me! 🤔 😉
What drug do you use?
I watch your videos for a Canadian hiker experience and pushing products not available in Canada makes no sense. REI products being promoted so heavily makes you seem disingenuous. But hey, it is your channel to run however you want, all the best
You can order REI in Canada and most of the world. I have ordered many things from them. Making accusations based on incorrect information makes you seem ignorant.
@@JustinOutdoors I didn't accuse you of anything, I just pointed out how you are coming across to some. Many have accused you in the comments which I am sure you have seen. I meant no disrespect, peace
(I am aware REI ships Internationally, but the hassle and added expense of cross border shopping aren't worth it to me. Unless you are conveniently able to pop over the border)
Thank you for putting weight in metric 🤣
Sooo, it's really just an upside down sleeping bag. Great.
With pads straps, no unnecessary material material, neck cinches, and neck snaps.
Basically an Rei commercial...
Absolutely nothing about this was affordable are you dense
Sponsored by REI 😂