I'm a little late getting this one out. The weather did not cooperate with my camping schedule last month. So here is October's video in November. I hope you learn something and find it interesting. You can check out the following videos which complement this one. Thanks for watching! *Snow Peak Cook Kit* th-cam.com/video/s3U031XlOYA/w-d-xo.html *Warbonnet Superfly Tarp Setup* th-cam.com/video/kV60maXqaYg/w-d-xo.html *Water Filter Comparison* th-cam.com/video/0iCuC6DvWwo/w-d-xo.html
Great overview! A lot of detail and just enough mention of each item being packed! It would be great if you included your typical food and weight of food for trip lengths in a future video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting Matt. Yes, I will include more about the food and weights in a future video. The food adds more weight to your pack than you would think. Actually, you start carrying different kinds of lighter food when you're out for several days. Thanks for making the suggestion!
I have some heavy loadouts that are around 40+ pounds, but this is my lightest setup and it works well. The pack is comfortable and will max out around 30 pounds. For my heavier loadouts, I use a different pack. For me, when I get above 25-30 pounds, I can't go all day and get tired. 25 pounds is my sweet spot. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Another great video John! I use stuff sacks as well. The "gram weenies" don't like them because they are a few ounces more but I like keeping my pack organized. Nice job on all of the explanations on your gear as well. Not trying to be uppity but I have a question... I know everyone has their own preferences but why keep all of the following inside your pack?... Rain gear, Sawyer, Tarp, Stakes, Ridgeline. I keep items like those outside my pack. No reason to carry wet / dirty items inside where your dry clothes, food and down quilts are. I keep my cook kit inside my food bag then in my pack. Outside in the mesh panel and the side pouches or attached to the bungee cords is where I keep my water filtration kit (easy to get to on the go), Tarp and stakes (quick to grab in a storm), hammock tree straps (I keep them separate from my Warbonnet hammock because here in CO there is a lot of pine tree sap that gets on them) and my rain gear is always outside so I can grab it without having to go thru my pack looking for it. Doing it this way works best for me, it opens up a lot more room inside for food, clothes etc. Sorry I went rambling on you! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! How do you like the CNOC bags??? I love mine!
CNOC bags rule! I used to keep my rain gear in that front stretch pouch, but I started carrying some extra camera gear (didn't mention) in that pouch instead. I never thought about putting the cook kit inside, which would open up that side pouch for other items I keep inside the pack. These are great suggestions and I'll give them a try. Thanks for pointing that out! As always, thanks for watching and commenting! Keep suggesting how you do things - I like the feedback.
That's a Katadyn BeFree one liter water filter. I started using this filter about 3-4 months ago. I like the filter, but it does not outflow as fast now as when I first bought the filter. I made the following video comparing water filters that includes the BeFree. Thanks for watching and commenting! th-cam.com/video/0iCuC6DvWwo/w-d-xo.html
What happens when a rain storm sneaks up on you while on the trail? You have to pull everything out to get your rain suit then re-pack your gear while the rain is coming down.
I duck under a tree and get a little wet while reaching for my rain gear. I used to keep it in that front stretch pocket until I started using a gimbal to stabilize my camera when walking, which now takes up that stretch pocket. I try to get to the rain gear if it looks like it will pour down, but you can't always time it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Yes, I do take two filters when I camp with this loadout. The BeFree is just so easy to operate on the side pocket without having to take off the pack when hiking. The Sawyer filter is good for around camp when needing to haul water. My winter loadout is different. I carry a different pack and heavier gear. I like to boil water in stainless containers, but I also carry the BeFree. I'm also currently testing out the Grayl Geopress water filter as I recently had the Sawyer to fail. I always have some type of metal container to boil water if the filters fail for some reason. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I'm a little late getting this one out. The weather did not cooperate with my camping schedule last month. So here is October's video in November. I hope you learn something and find it interesting. You can check out the following videos which complement this one. Thanks for watching!
*Snow Peak Cook Kit*
th-cam.com/video/s3U031XlOYA/w-d-xo.html
*Warbonnet Superfly Tarp Setup*
th-cam.com/video/kV60maXqaYg/w-d-xo.html
*Water Filter Comparison*
th-cam.com/video/0iCuC6DvWwo/w-d-xo.html
I appreciate your sane approach to a lighter pack. Very helpful video, sir.
I'm glad you found some value in the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great overview! A lot of detail and just enough mention of each item being packed!
It would be great if you included your typical food and weight of food for trip lengths in a future video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting Matt. Yes, I will include more about the food and weights in a future video. The food adds more weight to your pack than you would think. Actually, you start carrying different kinds of lighter food when you're out for several days. Thanks for making the suggestion!
You seem like a great guy. Enjoy your videos! Love your accent. Keep up the good work. 👍
Mike B. Subbed you awhile back.
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoy the videos.
Wow, that is really lightweight. My backpack always seems to wind up weighing a ridiculous amount
I have some heavy loadouts that are around 40+ pounds, but this is my lightest setup and it works well. The pack is comfortable and will max out around 30 pounds. For my heavier loadouts, I use a different pack. For me, when I get above 25-30 pounds, I can't go all day and get tired. 25 pounds is my sweet spot. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome video as always, John!
Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad you found value in the video.
Good video. Nice job. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Thanks Jennifer. I appreciate you watching my videos.
Another great video John! I use stuff sacks as well. The "gram weenies" don't like them because they are a few ounces more but I like keeping my pack organized. Nice job on all of the explanations on your gear as well. Not trying to be uppity but I have a question... I know everyone has their own preferences but why keep all of the following inside your pack?... Rain gear, Sawyer, Tarp, Stakes, Ridgeline. I keep items like those outside my pack. No reason to carry wet / dirty items inside where your dry clothes, food and down quilts are. I keep my cook kit inside my food bag then in my pack. Outside in the mesh panel and the side pouches or attached to the bungee cords is where I keep my water filtration kit (easy to get to on the go), Tarp and stakes (quick to grab in a storm), hammock tree straps (I keep them separate from my Warbonnet hammock because here in CO there is a lot of pine tree sap that gets on them) and my rain gear is always outside so I can grab it without having to go thru my pack looking for it. Doing it this way works best for me, it opens up a lot more room inside for food, clothes etc. Sorry I went rambling on you! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! How do you like the CNOC bags??? I love mine!
CNOC bags rule! I used to keep my rain gear in that front stretch pouch, but I started carrying some extra camera gear (didn't mention) in that pouch instead. I never thought about putting the cook kit inside, which would open up that side pouch for other items I keep inside the pack. These are great suggestions and I'll give them a try. Thanks for pointing that out! As always, thanks for watching and commenting! Keep suggesting how you do things - I like the feedback.
CNOC bags do rule. Wonder why it took so long for someone to figure out the design. I use the Sawyer filter with my CNOC.
MIKE B.
Thanks! Good info. What’s the name of that collapsible water bottle?
That's a Katadyn BeFree one liter water filter. I started using this filter about 3-4 months ago. I like the filter, but it does not outflow as fast now as when I first bought the filter. I made the following video comparing water filters that includes the BeFree. Thanks for watching and commenting!
th-cam.com/video/0iCuC6DvWwo/w-d-xo.html
What happens when a rain storm sneaks up on you while on the trail? You have to pull everything out to get your rain suit then re-pack your gear while the rain is coming down.
I duck under a tree and get a little wet while reaching for my rain gear. I used to keep it in that front stretch pocket until I started using a gimbal to stabilize my camera when walking, which now takes up that stretch pocket. I try to get to the rain gear if it looks like it will pour down, but you can't always time it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
John I see you have 2 water filters do you normally carry both of them?
Yes, I do take two filters when I camp with this loadout. The BeFree is just so easy to operate on the side pocket without having to take off the pack when hiking. The Sawyer filter is good for around camp when needing to haul water.
My winter loadout is different. I carry a different pack and heavier gear. I like to boil water in stainless containers, but I also carry the BeFree.
I'm also currently testing out the Grayl Geopress water filter as I recently had the Sawyer to fail. I always have some type of metal container to boil water if the filters fail for some reason.
Thanks for watching and commenting!