@@theochamberlain6765 fun fact you can get this japanese product called liquid band aid. It smells like super glue and it kills germs but beware it stings hard
I always wear a broad brimmed hat that I bought at REI 10 years ago that they don’t even sell anymore. I live in Northern California, the best California I might add, but my dad was from Ireland, not Northern Ireland, and I inherited pasty white skin, I’ve been to Ireland (County Kilkenny) to visit relatives and believe me we glow in the dark, so for me it’s long sleeve shirts and long pants ALL the time and I have a55 gallon drum of sunblock in my garage.
Re chemicals on your skin, I promise that a) sunscreen has plenty of chemicals, so if you’re worried about putting chemicals on your skin and want more natural options, a mineral sunscreen might appeal, but b) natural does not mean safer. The research around bug repellents shows they are safe, I’d not worry about it. The risk from insect borne diseases or just infections from a bite is almost certainly greater than the risk from the repellent.
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YES! Finally someone else who appreciates convertible trousers.
So glad you made this video. I'm always interested in your thoughts. The one thing I carry that most people don't is about 5 feet of cohesive bandage wrap (which stretches out into more like 10 feet). Very lightweight but will give good support to a sprained ankle or wrist, as well as many other uses. Adheres to itself, so no fastening hardware to add weight to it either.
I make my own Energy Gel - 50% Brown Rice Syrup, 30% Molasses, 20% Honey. I do add water otherwise it is too thick be be squeezed through the bite valve on my 5oz Hydrapak Squeeze Tube. All natural sugars. Pre-Cooked bacon is my preferred protein/fat snack - anytime/anyplace. I'm still wedded to my 3L Hydrapak water bladder/drink tube/bite valve instead of so-called "Smart" water bottles. My Sawyer Squeeze is my preferred water filter for all the same reasons as you. I'm still wedded to my Garmin 62ST GPS. I'm still wedded to my ACR ResQLink Personal Locator Beacon as my last resort rescue device to be used only if I'm unable to crawl back to the trailhead. Mine is the old style with flashing lights instead of the newer scrolling text. My preferred ignition source for a fire is & always has been FireSteel Gob Spark Ferro Rod/Striker. I wear the Outdoor Research Sun Runner cap which includes a removable side panel when covers the back of my neck & both sides of my face + it has a bill.- for sun/UV protection on my head/face/neck. You made no mention of cordage - I always have 50' of #36 Bank Line just in case. I'm a contributor & prefer HikeArizona instead of All Trails, as my source for downloading tracks, reading hike descriptions, getting co ords of water sources along the hike trail, or looking at photos of the hike. I always wear a think pair of leather gloves to protect the palms of my hands when I trip & fall. Yes, I "liked" & am a long time subscriber. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
Great list! The only advice I'd add would be to not compromise / economize on your footwear or your backpack. Your feet and back will thank you both in the short term and also years down the line.
Great list! The only advice I'd add would be to not compromise / economize on your footwear or your backpack. Your feet and back will thank you both in the short term and also years down the line.
Found you by way of T.rex Arms. Isaac mentioned your channel in one of his Garmin videos. Impressed by all the info I have learned on your videos so far. Keep up the good work.
I still use my Garmin InReach......its the full size but i find it easier to operate and read being the larger size. And soon to purchase the Nemo backpack. Great video sir.
You might want to consider using a small pill bottle and wrap Leukotape and duck tape on the outside, much easier way to use the tape. Inside -I keep a safety pin, antiseptic wipes, Tylenol packet, band aids, tooth picks, fatwood, 2 birthday cake candles, a few strike anywhere matches and a cotton ball.
This is my first time watching your channel. Great info. The one item I always carry is a stainless steel, 7.5-inch shoe horn from Amazon. It doubles as a shoe horn and trowel. It's an item I have carried for years and has been well-used. I do carry an extra pair of socks and will change them occasionally on hikes. So it's nice to have a shoehorn. You can guess the other uses along with toilet paper. Hint: wash before reusing...haha.
After all the research I've done I thought this video would just be entertaining, but it still turned out to be informative with some great ideas that I'm going to put into play. Thanks! Liked and subscribed.
Awesome video. I love learning from those with great experience and I truly appreciate your knowledge base. I'm in Australia and will use your advice for our 2024 trekking season which starts in April ( our Autumn). Stay safe and happy trails 🙏
Videos like this help me prepare for my future hiking endeavors. I’ve been doing small and short little hikes for awhile now and collecting gear for bigger hikes, and I appreciate this helpful experience! I dream of some time in the next 10 years, and I save $1.11 per day towards that dream! Who knows what job I will have by the time I do it, or how this hike will affect my career! But I’m with you on placing a high importance of realizing that dream
The Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap with removable skirt is the best sun hat I’ve found. Super light weight, well vented, and packable. The removable skirt does a nice job of protecting your neck and the side of your face from low angle sunlight.
I also bring a sandwich size or quart size ziplock in my poop bag to pack out used TP which should never be buried. I also have a few aspirin and a day's worth of any prescription drugs. Love that flash light/fire starter. Will add that to my daypack. Another excellent video. Thanks
I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work. Both my ophthalmologist and dermatologist advise wearing good sunglasses when sun is the least bit bright. They should be capable of almost eliminating UVA and UVB rays to reduce chances of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and other serious eye problems. For hikers and cyclists they also prevent eye damage from tree branches and airborne items, including dust, sand, and insects.
I really like “Maplets” for our local county parks (or amusement parks, universities, etc. I just started using the Osprey Manta for the rear angled water bottles! I’ve Jimmy-rigged many shoulder water holders.. but they really belong where the designers/designed them for. I’m also starting to use a zpacks FUPA for quick access (binoculars, phone, electrolytes, snacks, ham/radio etc. )
I’m a little sketched out by using lemon Eucalyptus oil in grizzly country given how fragrant it is and the lack of research on whether it’s an attractant, especially if I’m backpacking. After a summer in Alaska, I’ve found Picaridin to be a good repellant. Doesn’t melt your plastic like deet and studies show it to be safe from what I’ve been able to find.
Yea haven't used it in Grizzly country, what you're doing there makes sense, and I used Picaridin for years before I found out it was synthetic. I gave the natural option and try and it worked in my neck of the woods, so stuck with it.
I really appreciate all your videos. They are presented very clearly and go right to the point. And there is very little i disagree with - and i really appreciate the gear suggestions. I am happier not to have to test out devices only to find they are not the best options out there. However, given you had a section for your day hike emergency kits, I highly recommend you err on the side of an ultra-precautionary approach in your video. I respectfully suggest that there are three critical meds and 2 more very lightweight pieces of safety gear highly recommended even for day hikes: An aspirin in case you experience heart or stroke symptoms, Antihistamine in case of a bee swarm or snake bites, to slow down the heart rate, and ibuprofen in case you experience a soft tissue injury such as swisted ankle or if you tweak your back. A total of 6 tablets total should do the trick ! And, something/anything, that might offer support (tensor bandage is multi-use, and a soft ankle specific version is ideal if you twist an ankle and have to hoof it out any distance. You already have other stuff in your kit to act as a sling if you fall and chip or break an elbow/wrist…Finally, I’ve seen many trips and spills on the trails, and folks have hit their head, split a lip etc. I recommend a sterile pad (don’t laugh, even a pre-wrapped thin feminine pantyliner works and is very absorbent) to press and stop bleeding. These items might take up to another 25% of space i saw you had for your current emergency kit, but they are potential life savers, and/or could save you from extreme discomfort in the event of a spill on the trails. Cheers! And keep on doing those fantastic videos !!!
My must have is my outdoor research Moab bucket hat for sun protection on my face, can never go wrong with sun protection ☀️ also a great sunscreen is blue lizard. It’s pricey but works amazingly well
Super great video! As an MD may i suggest adding a CAT Tourniquet. Always good to have one, since its the kind of thing that happens too fast to wait for emergency services. My going out kit is just as small as yours plus some antihistamines in case i come in contact with an allergen or some plant that messes me up, and always always the tourniquet, even for a couple hours hike. They weigh basically nothing and they save lives. Any other things are basically fluff unless youre going to specific scenarios that need specific things.
Great video man! You got the Sayers mixed up. The mini is the one you have in this video that fits over the smart so well. Thank you again for the great info🤙
Great list. For day hikes I love the Mountainsmith 13L lumbar pack. I like the convience of the shoulder strap it makes entry into the pack while moving very simple. Thanks
SAR folks recommend an air pad or foam pad so you don’t have to sit on wet or cold ground waiting for search and rescue to arrive which typically require an overnight stay.
Just finished my Appalachian Trail thru hike and I went through six pairs of HOKA Speed Goat 5. Only downside I found were the Lone Peaks seem to have better traction on wet rocks. I used the ZOLEO and regretted it and wish I had stayed with my Garmin InReach. I would guess about 1/4 of the time the ZOLEO failed to send the four hour location update. As for water filters, I started with the Sawyer but around 800m I switched to the Beefree Squeeze Bottle. If you stick with the Smart Water Bottle and Sports Top, you can use the Sports Top to back flush the Sawyer.
Big congrats and thank you for sharing all of that. Glad to hear the Speedgoats did well. I've done sections of the AT through PA and I can only imagine the nice stack height helped on those sections where the shale is stacked straight up/down. What made you switch to the Befree? I've used it quite a bit, no holes or problems, but I preferred the Smartwater hard bottle instead of the floppy Befree when putting in/out of my bag. Maybe it's just a personal preference thing, but if you have issues with the Sawyer, let me know if you have a sec.
@@Hikingguy No issues with the Sawyer, it worked great. I was looking for something a bit easier to use and provide me with one additional water container when going into a camp site far from water. I kept my Befree in a side pocket so the only time I accessed it was at a water source when my pack was off. I used it to fill a 1L smart bottle with sports cap that I kept in a pocket on my shoulder strap. I carried a second 1L that remained empty, unless there was a particular long stretch with no water or as I said earlier, I was going into a dry camp site. Personally, I thought the Befree had better flow
@@chaosncheckt9356 Good to know, I like the mix of both. I used to use the Sawyer and carry the Befree in my emergency kit but over 2 years I just have one filter. And with you on the flow for the Befree. A few years ago a buddy and I did the Timberline with fanny packs in 2 days (slack pack with night at the lodge) and carried almost no water, just using the Befree at the numerous streams.
I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing! I am hiking the Zion in August, including Angels Landing and The Narrows. Is there footwear you would recommend for The Narrows, for the wet conditions?
I liked your suggestion of he Osprey Stratos as a day pack for those of us that hate back sweat. Do you think there's a similar pack , but smaller from any other company?
I'm supporting thru an Amazon link for everything I buy. Thank you again! QUESTION ON SHOES - Amazon has awesome sale on Topo Traverse. But in a previous comment you said it wasn't all it was cut out to be. Can you quickly summarize why, and why Pursuit 2 over that? I don't do thru-hiking but do rocks, gravel, creeks, scree, etc thru Ventura and S Barb counties, soon to do Red Rock in Vegas as well. Am used to 7-17mm heel drops in various shoes. Thank you!
I love your content! Really good recommendation. I just wanna share what I found really useful for the hiking - Flint Steel Pro Fire Starter! I got mine from Amazon just for 22$.🔥
Hey man seems that you know a lot about GPS devices which device that you recommend for recording the track with high precision with very high quality data some device the check for GPS very fast. Sam is very slow phones. For example they check once per second incentivised to check 10× per second. I would like to use one device that I could record data and then exports to the computer later, which device do you recommend?
What made you switch from hydration bladders to Smart bottles? Was it the simplicity, weight, something else? I'm thinking about switching, but worry I won't drink enough water on the trail. (Sorry if you answered this one already!)
I def drank more with the tube/bladder, but the simplicity of the bottles was a winner for me. I find I stop more to drink, which is okay. But just the simplicity, strength, and weight of the bottle seem to make more sense. Carry 2 bottles and water filter and it's pretty much bombproof with redundancy.
Thanks for the updated list! I’m using the coros Vertex watch now- UNBELIEVABLE battery even with gps running. One day i’ll ask You to compare against the Garmin :)
Try Van’s Man sunscreen. It works great on me. Uses safe ingredients and it is a family owned business (out of Southern California). Thanks for sharing your 10 essentials!
Great recommendations I will use some. I would suggest an extra plastic bag to pack the toilet paper out. Here in the Pacific Northwest there are just so many people out now that I think we have to.
I find that I too drink more water when using a bladder and I think I’ve solved most of the draw backs. Check into source outdoors they are an Israeli company that typically supplies their military as well as civilian market. They have the best bite valves and bladder material I’ve ever found as well as quick connect kits that allow me to refill and filter the bladder without ever having to remove it from my pack. Then I just carry a small water bottle to use for food when I get to camp that’s separate from my drinking water.
I suffer from extremely heat sensitive hands and feel. I am looking at heated gloves in particular for a New Year’s hiking/snowshoeing adventure in Yosemite. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations.
Any kind of noise you can make helps, especially if you're in heavy bear country. I usually just talk to myself if I see bear around, or sing something.
As always a very informative video. However, I am left wondering how you get ALL of that into a 24L Stratos for a day hike. Or, do you simply select a subset of all of that gear for the particular hike you are going on that day? Thanks.
Hello Sir, I was impressed with your Asolo boots review on your site. I don't see it on youtube, so I'm commenting here as you requested to write questions in the comments. The thing that impressed me the most was the fact that the boots had lasted for so many years (you wrote 8) and thousands of miles. What made you switch to the shoes you wear nowadays? Those boots seem ideal for everything, and I bet a lot more durable than the shoes you recommend these days. Do you also agree that they are more stable, especially carrying a heavy backpack? Furthermore, you wrote there that the Asolos were great for different kinds of weather, including hot weather. How so? Doesn't gore tex make the feet warm in hot weather? I am interested in a do it all boot, but my knowledge is that gore tex is not for summer temperatures. Do the Asolos provide a different kind of experience? Thanks
I switched to trail runners several years ago. They are not as durable but much more comfortable for on-trail hiking. I've found that, for me at least, a high cuff doesn't really offer ankle support, and I've never had a problem using trail runners with my backpacking load, although I wouldn't call it heavy. It's a switch that you can see if you look at any long distance hiker on the PCT or AT. I don't think I've seen anyone doing those hikes wear boots in many years. The only way I might consider a heavy boot like the Asolo again is going off-trail where I really need a different level of protection on my feet.
My original comment was deleted for some reason, don't know why...but I would recommend a solar charger instead of a battery pack that can't use solar. Being able to recharge your battery pack when you don't have access to an outlet is critical to keeping your stuff charged up, especially if you're on an extended trip
Hi buddy I have a question in regards to my Fenix 7 Pro and my Inreach Mini2, which setting do I have to adjust on either device to allow both devices to measure the same distance. I find that once I have finished my hike that there is a difference btw the distances that are measured.. both devices are started at the same time via the explorer app. Your input would really help. Thank you.
Does the Murphy's Eucalyptus work for mosquitoes? They've gotten really bad in Los Angeles in the last five or ten years and I need something for walking in my neighborhood now.
They're both great - Speedgoat is lighter and not quite as high, Stinson is def wider and feels way more cushioned. For me Speedgoat is like a "7" on the mega stack shoe scale, while the Stinson is a "10"
Great informative videos. We're two couples going to the Grand Canyon this summer. Should we consider boots rather than shoes for ankle support? We're used to doing shorter 4 mile dog walks in the countryside but there is some concern about twisting an ankle on the trails. Thank you.
I haven't used boots in 8 years and no problems, only good, I'd try trail runners and hike beforehand with them. I think "ankle support" claimed by adding a piece of leather and foam around you is probably overrated.
Pursuits are still great, but I used to use a combo of LPs and Stinsons, and the Speedgoats are a great combo of the two. The Pursuits are def tougher and more like rugged version of the LP., but don't have the same cushion as the Speedgoats. When I'm not testing and I'm on good trails, I find myself reaching for the Speedgoats.
Where do I get that bear spray? My daughter and I are about to do a big long hike in mountains- we need that!! We are in Ontario- but traveling to the states to hike for a week…
Super glue is something we always keep in our kit. Waterproof wound treatment in seconds.
@@theochamberlain6765 fun fact you can get this japanese product called liquid band aid. It smells like super glue and it kills germs but beware it stings hard
May I suggest a broad brim hat. Being older, the dermatologist is now freezing bad things off my temples.
And my dermatologist just bought a new boat
sun gloves too
Keeps rain off my glasses and has a built in bug net!
I always wear a broad brimmed hat that I bought at REI 10 years ago that they don’t even sell anymore. I live in Northern California, the best California I might add, but my dad was from Ireland, not Northern Ireland, and I inherited pasty white skin, I’ve been to Ireland (County Kilkenny) to visit relatives and believe me we glow in the dark, so for me it’s long sleeve shirts and long pants ALL the time and I have a55 gallon drum of sunblock in my garage.
The Tilley brand hats are excellent for sun protection
Re chemicals on your skin, I promise that a) sunscreen has plenty of chemicals, so if you’re worried about putting chemicals on your skin and want more natural options, a mineral sunscreen might appeal, but b) natural does not mean safer. The research around bug repellents shows they are safe, I’d not worry about it. The risk from insect borne diseases or just infections from a bite is almost certainly greater than the risk from the repellent.
YES! Finally someone else who appreciates convertible trousers.
A must-have in high altitudes 8000ft +, or even desert hiking to protect from brush and nasty insects/snakes.
So glad you made this video. I'm always interested in your thoughts. The one thing I carry that most people don't is about 5 feet of cohesive bandage wrap (which stretches out into more like 10 feet). Very lightweight but will give good support to a sprained ankle or wrist, as well as many other uses. Adheres to itself, so no fastening hardware to add weight to it either.
I make my own Energy Gel - 50% Brown Rice Syrup, 30% Molasses, 20% Honey. I do add water otherwise it is too thick be be squeezed through the bite valve on my 5oz Hydrapak Squeeze Tube. All natural sugars. Pre-Cooked bacon is my preferred protein/fat snack - anytime/anyplace.
I'm still wedded to my 3L Hydrapak water bladder/drink tube/bite valve instead of so-called "Smart" water bottles.
My Sawyer Squeeze is my preferred water filter for all the same reasons as you.
I'm still wedded to my Garmin 62ST GPS.
I'm still wedded to my ACR ResQLink Personal Locator Beacon as my last resort rescue device to be used only if I'm unable to crawl back to the trailhead. Mine is the old style with flashing lights instead of the newer scrolling text.
My preferred ignition source for a fire is & always has been FireSteel Gob Spark Ferro Rod/Striker.
I wear the Outdoor Research Sun Runner cap which includes a removable side panel when covers the back of my neck & both sides of my face + it has a bill.- for sun/UV protection on my head/face/neck.
You made no mention of cordage - I always have 50' of #36 Bank Line just in case.
I'm a contributor & prefer HikeArizona instead of All Trails, as my source for downloading tracks, reading hike descriptions, getting co ords of water sources along the hike trail, or looking at photos of the hike.
I always wear a think pair of leather gloves to protect the palms of my hands when I trip & fall.
Yes, I "liked" & am a long time subscriber.
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada
Great information, I carry in my survival kit a small sewing kit, sturdy needle and strong nylon thread. It has coming in handy on several occasions.
Thanks!
Big big thank you!
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Great list! The only advice I'd add would be to not compromise / economize on your footwear or your backpack. Your feet and back will thank you both in the short term and also years down the line.
Shoes, pack and sleeping system should never be compromised for economy.
Great list! The only advice I'd add would be to not compromise / economize on your footwear or your backpack. Your feet and back will thank you both in the short term and also years down the line.
Great video !! I always carry my mesh hammock to keep me off the ground. I hike in the tropical rain forrest.
Found you by way of T.rex Arms. Isaac mentioned your channel in one of his Garmin videos. Impressed by all the info I have learned on your videos so far. Keep up the good work.
I still use my Garmin InReach......its the full size but i find it easier to operate and read being the larger size. And soon to purchase the Nemo backpack. Great video sir.
Thank you!
You might want to consider using a small pill bottle and wrap Leukotape and duck tape on the outside, much easier way to use the tape.
Inside -I keep a safety pin, antiseptic wipes, Tylenol packet, band aids, tooth picks, fatwood, 2 birthday cake candles, a few strike anywhere matches and a cotton ball.
I do similar, but wrap a lighter in duct tape. Duct tape can also be used for starting fires.
This is my first time watching your channel. Great info. The one item I always carry is a stainless steel, 7.5-inch shoe horn from Amazon. It doubles as a shoe horn and trowel. It's an item I have carried for years and has been well-used. I do carry an extra pair of socks and will change them occasionally on hikes. So it's nice to have a shoehorn. You can guess the other uses along with toilet paper. Hint: wash before reusing...haha.
After all the research I've done I thought this video would just be entertaining, but it still turned out to be informative with some great ideas that I'm going to put into play. Thanks! Liked and subscribed.
Awesome video. I love learning from those with great experience and I truly appreciate your knowledge base. I'm in Australia and will use your advice for our 2024 trekking season which starts in April ( our Autumn). Stay safe and happy trails 🙏
Thank you Hiking Guy!
Thanks for the information and suggestions on kit, really appreciated. Keep the content coming 🤙🏽
This is how outdoor folks find out what's out there. I appreciate your video.
Videos like this help me prepare for my future hiking endeavors. I’ve been doing small and short little hikes for awhile now and collecting gear for bigger hikes, and I appreciate this helpful experience! I dream of some time in the next 10 years, and I save $1.11 per day towards that dream! Who knows what job I will have by the time I do it, or how this hike will affect my career! But I’m with you on placing a high importance of realizing that dream
The Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap with removable skirt is the best sun hat I’ve found. Super light weight, well vented, and packable. The removable skirt does a nice job of protecting your neck and the side of your face from low angle sunlight.
Are those big nets you can put on the front of some hats useful or a waste of money?
I also bring a sandwich size or quart size ziplock in my poop bag to pack out used TP which should never be buried. I also have a few aspirin and a day's worth of any prescription drugs. Love that flash light/fire starter. Will add that to my daypack. Another excellent video. Thanks
I like the Victorinox Classic SD 7 Function Pocket Knife, especially for the scissors and tweezers. I've used the file also for toe nails digging in.
I like the no nonsense info facts, no pets just great info
Great informative video my friend, thank you for sharing it. All the best to you. Stay safe out there.😊
Had my Black Diamond poles for a few decades.
I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work.
Both my ophthalmologist and dermatologist advise wearing good sunglasses when sun is the least bit bright. They should be capable of almost eliminating UVA and UVB rays to reduce chances of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and other serious eye problems. For hikers and cyclists they also prevent eye damage from tree branches and airborne items, including dust, sand, and insects.
@mrjohnwaad I hike at 5000 to 14000 feet, usually in bright sun. I usually need tinted glasses.
Thanks again Cris .2 thumbs up.
I like that trowel.I have 3 already.but I love that idea.
Use a rock or stick that’s already there
I really like “Maplets” for our local county parks (or amusement parks, universities, etc. I just started using the Osprey Manta for the rear angled water bottles! I’ve Jimmy-rigged many shoulder water holders.. but they really belong where the designers/designed them for. I’m also starting to use a zpacks FUPA for quick access (binoculars, phone, electrolytes, snacks, ham/radio etc. )
Solid gear, solid information. Thank you for sharing. Take care HG.🇺🇲
I’m a little sketched out by using lemon Eucalyptus oil in grizzly country given how fragrant it is and the lack of research on whether it’s an attractant, especially if I’m backpacking. After a summer in Alaska, I’ve found Picaridin to be a good repellant. Doesn’t melt your plastic like deet and studies show it to be safe from what I’ve been able to find.
Yea haven't used it in Grizzly country, what you're doing there makes sense, and I used Picaridin for years before I found out it was synthetic. I gave the natural option and try and it worked in my neck of the woods, so stuck with it.
I really appreciate all your videos. They are presented very clearly and go right to the point. And there is very little i disagree with - and i really appreciate the gear suggestions. I am happier not to have to test out devices only to find they are not the best options out there. However, given you had a section for your day hike emergency kits, I highly recommend you err on the side of an ultra-precautionary approach in your video. I respectfully suggest that there are three critical meds and 2 more very lightweight pieces of safety gear highly recommended even for day hikes: An aspirin in case you experience heart or stroke symptoms, Antihistamine in case of a bee swarm or snake bites, to slow down the heart rate, and ibuprofen in case you experience a soft tissue injury such as swisted ankle or if you tweak your back. A total of 6 tablets total should do the trick ! And, something/anything, that might offer support (tensor bandage is multi-use, and a soft ankle specific version is ideal if you twist an ankle and have to hoof it out any distance. You already have other stuff in your kit to act as a sling if you fall and chip or break an elbow/wrist…Finally, I’ve seen many trips and spills on the trails, and folks have hit their head, split a lip etc. I recommend a sterile pad (don’t laugh, even a pre-wrapped thin feminine pantyliner works and is very absorbent) to press and stop bleeding. These items might take up to another 25% of space i saw you had for your current emergency kit, but they are potential life savers, and/or could save you from extreme discomfort in the event of a spill on the trails. Cheers! And keep on doing those fantastic videos !!!
Thank you for adding that, agree and will update!
This is such a great resource. Thank you for making thte time to create this video!
thank you!
Great advice all around
Research the Komperdel(sp) trekking poles that Justin uses. It has more cork surface and it has a cold shoe on the top.
My must have is my outdoor research Moab bucket hat for sun protection on my face, can never go wrong with sun protection ☀️ also a great sunscreen is blue lizard. It’s pricey but works amazingly well
Super great video! As an MD may i suggest adding a CAT Tourniquet. Always good to have one, since its the kind of thing that happens too fast to wait for emergency services. My going out kit is just as small as yours plus some antihistamines in case i come in contact with an allergen or some plant that messes me up, and always always the tourniquet, even for a couple hours hike. They weigh basically nothing and they save lives. Any other things are basically fluff unless youre going to specific scenarios that need specific things.
Great video man! You got the Sayers mixed up. The mini is the one you have in this video that fits over the smart so well. Thank you again for the great info🤙
Yup there's a note on the bottom about the regular though
Great list. For day hikes I love the Mountainsmith 13L lumbar pack. I like the convience of the shoulder strap it makes entry into the pack while moving very simple. Thanks
SAR folks recommend an air pad or foam pad so you don’t have to sit on wet or cold ground waiting for search and rescue to arrive which typically require an overnight stay.
Great video! Osprey 2.5L bladder, altra lone peaks, laukotape best gear!
Just finished my Appalachian Trail thru hike and I went through six pairs of HOKA Speed Goat 5. Only downside I found were the Lone Peaks seem to have better traction on wet rocks. I used the ZOLEO and regretted it and wish I had stayed with my Garmin InReach. I would guess about 1/4 of the time the ZOLEO failed to send the four hour location update. As for water filters, I started with the Sawyer but around 800m I switched to the Beefree Squeeze Bottle. If you stick with the Smart Water Bottle and Sports Top, you can use the Sports Top to back flush the Sawyer.
Big congrats and thank you for sharing all of that. Glad to hear the Speedgoats did well. I've done sections of the AT through PA and I can only imagine the nice stack height helped on those sections where the shale is stacked straight up/down.
What made you switch to the Befree? I've used it quite a bit, no holes or problems, but I preferred the Smartwater hard bottle instead of the floppy Befree when putting in/out of my bag. Maybe it's just a personal preference thing, but if you have issues with the Sawyer, let me know if you have a sec.
@@Hikingguy No issues with the Sawyer, it worked great. I was looking for something a bit easier to use and provide me with one additional water container when going into a camp site far from water. I kept my Befree in a side pocket so the only time I accessed it was at a water source when my pack was off. I used it to fill a 1L smart bottle with sports cap that I kept in a pocket on my shoulder strap. I carried a second 1L that remained empty, unless there was a particular long stretch with no water or as I said earlier, I was going into a dry camp site. Personally, I thought the Befree had better flow
@@chaosncheckt9356 Good to know, I like the mix of both. I used to use the Sawyer and carry the Befree in my emergency kit but over 2 years I just have one filter. And with you on the flow for the Befree. A few years ago a buddy and I did the Timberline with fanny packs in 2 days (slack pack with night at the lodge) and carried almost no water, just using the Befree at the numerous streams.
Thumbs up and comment. Thank you!
Thanks for these tips!
Great video!
I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing! I am hiking the Zion in August, including Angels Landing and The Narrows. Is there footwear you would recommend for The Narrows, for the wet conditions?
In Aug hiking sandals are a great choice - alnk.to/9T8rFT6
@@Hikingguy Thanks for the info and link. When I order, I will use that link!
Nice one 1️⃣. Great tips about gear. BTW, when is Epix Pro video dropping? Can’t wait :)
Sorry will have it in the next month - it'll be a 1 year video but it's overall great
I’m not a hiker, but I enjoy your channel.
Thank you!
I liked your suggestion of he Osprey Stratos as a day pack for those of us that hate back sweat. Do you think there's a similar pack , but smaller from any other company?
The Hikelite 18 is a great choice - I used to use it all the time: bit.ly/44KygUk
Thanks
check out some of the gregory packs
Great info. Thank you!
Many thanks, Sir Hiking.
Thank you! Very informative.
Great video!
I'm supporting thru an Amazon link for everything I buy. Thank you again! QUESTION ON SHOES - Amazon has awesome sale on Topo Traverse. But in a previous comment you said it wasn't all it was cut out to be. Can you quickly summarize why, and why Pursuit 2 over that? I don't do thru-hiking but do rocks, gravel, creeks, scree, etc thru Ventura and S Barb counties, soon to do Red Rock in Vegas as well. Am used to 7-17mm heel drops in various shoes. Thank you!
Thank you! Traverse isn't as cushioned as the Pursuit 2 and the upper isn't quite as comfy, also a tad narrower.
I love your content! Really good recommendation. I just wanna share what I found really useful for the hiking - Flint Steel Pro Fire Starter! I got mine from Amazon just for 22$.🔥
After downloading the map on Alltrail, how does it track your position in airplane mode?
If you alllow location access the GPS works in airplane mode
thanks so much great job God Bless You
Fantastic video, as always. Keep 'em coming!!
Hey man seems that you know a lot about GPS devices which device that you recommend for recording the track with high precision with very high quality data some device the check for GPS very fast. Sam is very slow phones. For example they check once per second incentivised to check 10× per second. I would like to use one device that I could record data and then exports to the computer later, which device do you recommend?
Get a GPSMAP 67 ( th-cam.com/video/89mY1PIB9aE/w-d-xo.html ) - you have granular controls over how to record a track
What made you switch from hydration bladders to Smart bottles? Was it the simplicity, weight, something else? I'm thinking about switching, but worry I won't drink enough water on the trail.
(Sorry if you answered this one already!)
I def drank more with the tube/bladder, but the simplicity of the bottles was a winner for me. I find I stop more to drink, which is okay. But just the simplicity, strength, and weight of the bottle seem to make more sense. Carry 2 bottles and water filter and it's pretty much bombproof with redundancy.
That makes sense. Thank you!
Nice job. Keep up the good work!
Is the carrier you have for your water bottle part of the pack or an attachment? Thanks for the in-depth reviews. Appreciate them.
It's listed on the Zpacks page for the backpack under add-ons - here's a link: bit.ly/3LO6JLb
Thanks for the updated list! I’m using the coros Vertex watch now- UNBELIEVABLE battery even with gps running. One day i’ll ask
You to compare against the Garmin :)
Maybe I'll check one out now that you can download maps onto it
Try Van’s Man sunscreen. It works great on me. Uses safe ingredients and it is a family owned business (out of Southern California). Thanks for sharing your 10 essentials!
Good stuff
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Nice one 👍 thanks for keeping it real . chaos from Scotland 👍 OUT
Great recommendations I will use some. I would suggest an extra plastic bag to pack the toilet paper out. Here in the Pacific Northwest there are just so many people out now that I think we have to.
Thank you.
Would you consider merging a first aid kit with a toiletry bag?
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I find that I too drink more water when using a bladder and I think I’ve solved most of the draw backs. Check into source outdoors they are an Israeli company that typically supplies their military as well as civilian market. They have the best bite valves and bladder material I’ve ever found as well as quick connect kits that allow me to refill and filter the bladder without ever having to remove it from my pack. Then I just carry a small water bottle to use for food when I get to camp that’s separate from my drinking water.
One ply? That's not where I would cut weight. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Great video. Thanks.
Perhaps you know, but your REI member number briefly becomes visible around 19:42.
I like hiking very much too.
I suffer from extremely heat sensitive hands and feel. I am looking at heated gloves in particular for a New Year’s hiking/snowshoeing adventure in Yosemite. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations.
Just emailed you
Received. Thank you so very much! @@Hikingguy
With all those different navigation backups to the backup, you should never get lost.
Me, personally, I would become discombobulated.
Happy Trails
Thanks for the help 🙂👍
Where do you get the carrier for the water bottle? Did not see it listed on your gear list.
It's listed on the Zpacks page for the backpack under add-ons - here's a link: bit.ly/3LO6JLb
How about using a bear bell, is that effective?
Any kind of noise you can make helps, especially if you're in heavy bear country. I usually just talk to myself if I see bear around, or sing something.
Cool. Great video.
For the water bottle what are you using to carry it outside your pack ?
bit.ly/3LO6JLb
Great suggestions. 👍
Another great video. 👍
As always a very informative video. However, I am left wondering how you get ALL of that into a 24L Stratos for a day hike. Or, do you simply select a subset of all of that gear for the particular hike you are going on that day? Thanks.
it all fits in Stratos 24 with plenty of room left
“The other emergency kit” that’s hilarious 😂 🍻
Hello Sir,
I was impressed with your Asolo boots review on your site. I don't see it on youtube, so I'm commenting here as you requested to write questions in the comments.
The thing that impressed me the most was the fact that the boots had lasted for so many years (you wrote 8) and thousands of miles. What made you switch to the shoes you wear nowadays? Those boots seem ideal for everything, and I bet a lot more durable than the shoes you recommend these days. Do you also agree that they are more stable, especially carrying a heavy backpack?
Furthermore, you wrote there that the Asolos were great for different kinds of weather, including hot weather. How so? Doesn't gore tex make the feet warm in hot weather? I am interested in a do it all boot, but my knowledge is that gore tex is not for summer temperatures. Do the Asolos provide a different kind of experience?
Thanks
I switched to trail runners several years ago. They are not as durable but much more comfortable for on-trail hiking. I've found that, for me at least, a high cuff doesn't really offer ankle support, and I've never had a problem using trail runners with my backpacking load, although I wouldn't call it heavy. It's a switch that you can see if you look at any long distance hiker on the PCT or AT. I don't think I've seen anyone doing those hikes wear boots in many years.
The only way I might consider a heavy boot like the Asolo again is going off-trail where I really need a different level of protection on my feet.
My original comment was deleted for some reason, don't know why...but I would recommend a solar charger instead of a battery pack that can't use solar. Being able to recharge your battery pack when you don't have access to an outlet is critical to keeping your stuff charged up, especially if you're on an extended trip
Hi Jacob, which solar charger do you use?
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Hi buddy I have a question in regards to my Fenix 7 Pro and my Inreach Mini2, which setting do I have to adjust on either device to allow both devices to measure the same distance. I find that once I have finished my hike that there is a difference btw the distances that are measured.. both devices are started at the same time via the explorer app. Your input would really help. Thank you.
Good question - this will help: th-cam.com/video/XHTYfSbtqTs/w-d-xo.html
Hi man, do u want to try smart trekking poles with Emergency SOS alarm and live intercom function ?
Wow, we carry so much of the same gear for the same reason
Verry good👍
Does the Murphy's Eucalyptus work for mosquitoes? They've gotten really bad in Los Angeles in the last five or ten years and I need something for walking in my neighborhood now.
It's been working well for me, no mosquito bites so far.
Why do you like the speed goats over the Stinsons?
They're both great - Speedgoat is lighter and not quite as high, Stinson is def wider and feels way more cushioned. For me Speedgoat is like a "7" on the mega stack shoe scale, while the Stinson is a "10"
@@Hikingguy ah ok. I’ve gotten used to the Stinsons but will now have to try the goats.
Great informative videos. We're two couples going to the Grand Canyon this summer. Should we consider boots rather than shoes for ankle support? We're used to doing shorter 4 mile dog walks in the countryside but there is some concern about twisting an ankle on the trails. Thank you.
I haven't used boots in 8 years and no problems, only good, I'd try trail runners and hike beforehand with them. I think "ankle support" claimed by adding a piece of leather and foam around you is probably overrated.
Did you give up on the Topo Pursuits? Or just decide the Speedgoats are a little better?
Pursuits are still great, but I used to use a combo of LPs and Stinsons, and the Speedgoats are a great combo of the two. The Pursuits are def tougher and more like rugged version of the LP., but don't have the same cushion as the Speedgoats. When I'm not testing and I'm on good trails, I find myself reaching for the Speedgoats.
Waterproof paper maps are still great.
Where do I get that bear spray? My daughter and I are about to do a big long hike in mountains- we need that!! We are in Ontario- but traveling to the states to hike for a week…
REI is a good place to pick it up: alnk.to/8EJgVgu - you can also try Bass Pro / Outdoor World
Quick question- can I order that to Canada (Ontario)? Or do I have to wait till I cross the border..
@@torontolicemom6784 prob wait until you come across, I can see border / customs having a problem