Bushcraft Gear | Ex Royal Marine shows you How To Pack your Kit Bag for your first OVERNIGHTER.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Did you know that the way you pack a bag makes such a difference to your overnight adventures? This video will provide you with a framework to help you to streamline your kit and pack it in the most efficient way.
Here I share with you my kit load out and tips for packing a bag for an overnighter in the outdoors. I will also give you tips for useful accessories along the way. But this isn’t just about me and my bushcraft gear, there is room for personalisation.
00:00 Introduction to Bushcraft Gear, Ex Royal Marine shows you How To Pack your Kit Bag
00:35 Rucksack suggestions for your trip
03:15 Sleeping bag and bivvie
04:15 Utilising your canoe bag
05:10 Camelbak hydration pack
05:59 Tarp and hammock
06:27 Lambs Wool Jumper
06:36 Map and compass
07:03 How to fill the side pouches- personalising your kit
07:50 Cooking and water bottles
10:35 Where to store your axe
10:59 Personal admin- base layers, footcare kit, hygiene kit
12:19 Why you should use Tea tree wipes
12:49 Micro fibre towels
13:02 Sink
13:55 Crusader Mug and water
14:08 Gloves
14:40 Further tips for packing a bag
14:55 IFAK
15:18 What to keep in the top flap
16:32 What to keep under the top flap
17:45 Rain covers- Do you need one?
18:14 Sleeping mat
18:25 Fundamentals of packing your bag
19:04 Where to fix your sleeping mat
20:41 Weight distribution
Please note: I am not sponsored by the kit companies and I was not given any freebies to make this video.
A non-exhaustive kit list:
Sabre 45 Backpack: geni.us/D2lS
Canoe bag: geni.us/LrYA9S6
Camelback hydration pack: geni.us/6v5Bo1
Lambswool jumper: geni.us/g6rF7ZA
MSR tin: geni.us/Nkd0C
MSR pocket rocket: geni.us/m56oU
Fish spreaders: geni.us/fjUbS
Nalgene bottle: geni.us/o7LNsOe
Stanley nesting cup: geni.us/oapZ5
Merino wool base layer: geni.us/Bymoybe
Tea tree wipes: geni.us/dPgYtX
10 litre kitchen sink: geni.us/zwGx
Fireproof gloves: geni.us/U6Y3N
Racing spoon: geni.us/geu1z
Millbank bag: geni.us/millbankbag
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Ex RGJ here. I put the roll mat inside the main compartment loosely rolled. It adds shape to the pack and the plus point is you now have an insulated coolbag too. Also. I don't have my sleeping bag in a stuff sack, it goes inside my bivvibag and that goes inside the main compartment. Negates the need for an extra waterproof bag
I have the Sabre SF 45 pack with the two side pockets. It will carry a ton of gear. My problem is I can't carry a ton of gear anymore at my age (75) but I keep trying. I enjoy your videos. From a U.S. Marine to a Royal Marine, keep up the good work, brother.
Semper fi
I am 70. I need a ton of gear. I went to a Rush 100 Pack, the Rush Moab Sling Pack and the helikon Foxtrot MK2. I can carry all 3 at once. I removed the stiff form from the pack, i can let it sit on top of the helikon and let the sling bag hang on front or attach to the pack. Like the Host, I like to carry weight on my hip. I was a U. S. Marine.
I do not use the roll mat. I use the folding mats, so I attach to the top. I put my tarp on the bottom of the Helikon, and my tent (if i am using) on the bottom of the pack. I live in Arkansas, USA and the humidity promises your tent/tarp will be wet in the morning.
Even if my planned trip is only to be over night, i always take enough food to last 3 or 4 days.
We're all getting old. The mind is willing but the body. I can climb trees etc and carry stuff, but I can't go under a fence 🤣
@@USMC6976 "Even if my planned trip is only to be over night, i always take enough food to last 3 or 4 days." This is a great advise. Thank you soldier.
@@jfilm7466 In the famous words by Mick Jagger ( ala Mother's little helper ) What a drag it is getting old lol..
Fact is none of us " old timers " are 18 anymore.. I feel ya brother , I pulled a rib muscle the other day by simply yawning lol.
Good to see someone out there actually recommending to bring kit out in the woods, and isn't afraid of making it weigh a fair amount. This is very much like a Canadian military loadout, even for an over-nighter. Hygiene kit is important, most people just prefer to fester in their own dankness overnight. 5L of water is important, especially if you don't know what the on-ground water situation will be. IFAK too. You shouldn't pack any differently for 1 or 3 or 5 days, other than the number of socks and underwear you bring - And food, of course.
Brother, no one carries 5 L of water. That's an extra 11 pounds! Carry one or maybe two litres and then prepare to boil or otherwise treat your water as you go. 41 years in the Brit/Canadian Army and a bushcraft and survival instrcutor.
@Albert Head everything depends on the permissiveness of your environment. 5L is not a lot in the grand scheme. And if you already carry 2L, you are debating an extra 6.6 pounds. You would carry that in ammo in a military setting. Not a big deal.
I've got this great pack, did a lot of walking in Kerala, India for a month before Covid. For the roll mat, I keep mine under the pack for a good reason; if youre going down a mountain path or steep hillside and you slip, this roll mat will take most of the impact if you go down ass first and it does a pretty good job of preventing injury.
Can you share how you strap the roll mat under the pack? The Sabre 45 I have does not have straps on the bottom and I don't see how I can add straps in a way that holds the roll mat. Would appreciate if you can share.
Shelter and sleep system always goes in the reverse order that it needs to come out. So Quilt is last on so first in, mat, fly, shell, ground sheet. Always keep your coms and navigation on your persons at all times incase of emergency evac. We're able to go pretty true ultralight down here in Australia because it's a thousand degrees 95% of the year. Cheers.
I'm wanting to get one of these Karrimors , but I want to get one in my hands before I lash out. Do you know anywhere here in Oz. Direct sport only seem to order import as required
Cheers
Neil
Hiya Nick ... even after doing this stuff for years it's still good to see others' thoughts. Every day's a school day 😎
Use the same 45l pack for a while now, including a 12 day hike in Chile. All my clothes for different weather and food for 12 days. Was given to me by an ex Army pal of mine! If something is good for the military then I'd say its better than those 'tactical' bags that people want now. Also bought the predator side pockets for a little more organisation, you can get a lot in those too! Always appreciate videos from ex servicemen, thanks
It may have already been said. But where I often hike, the undergrowth can be very very thick, woody and unforgiving. Having the sleeping mat on the outside is asking for a puncture, or leaving a trail of brightly coloured foam behind you. The backpack is far more resilient than my mat, and a small hole is of less consequence. So my mat usually goes in first, unrolled in a canoe bag as you called them. Unravelling the mat to fill the inside of the bag, and make a tube for the rest of my gear to go inside the mat. This method takes up a cm or two around the outside, and doesn’t leave any hard to fill holes by trying to pack cylinders beside each other.
Cheers for all the videos that feed the wanderlust when I can’t get out there! :)
I use a self inflating pad. After excluding as much air as possible I form it into a tube. This is placed inside the main body of the rucksack as a liner. Next in is the sleeping bag and thermals(I use them as pj’s on cold nights). The rest is pretty much the same as you.
Awesome stuff again Nick, there really is nothing better than an ex marine showing how to pack a realistic, not UL backpacking overnight bag, "a place for everything and everything in its place" 👍🏕👏
Great to see how you did your kit and what you choose to go into it. I found your channel while searching for stove reviews and was so impressed I kept watching. Thanks again.
awesome old school packing of a bergen style rucksack, cheers from 🇨🇦 one soldier to another
Enjoyed this: was exactly how I was taught to pack, and still do in the UK. Re the roll mat, some of them come z-folded, so can go into the pack that way. I occasionally do overseas trips (Japanese Alps and such) and thing that goes in we don't use much here is flagging tape, because of the dense forest. Otherwise, samey same.
It is a very nice organized bag for you. I understand that, being a US Marine. I did my time from 82-88 in the 2nd MarDiv. The ALICE pac is what we used. The packs are a lot different these days.
I think the Royal Marines and the old scouting associations were in cahoots when they wrote the manual! Of course, we didn't have framed backpacks or stuff sacks/canoe bags/dry sacks so we used local super market bags (remember them?).
The organisation of the 'brain' of back was great!
When hiking, being able to share the load of a tent with another person is great - I usually strapped these to the bottom or to one side so it wouldn't interfere with the access to the pack itself.
You know, I was thinking the self same thing.
My roll mat migrated around my pack until it settled at the bottom. And of course my kit was stored in a variety of carrier bags all in a bin bag inside my pack.
Another great video. Much appreciated and look forward to your next episode. 👍
Thank you for another helpful and well done video. You packed (pun intended) a LOT of info into just over 23 minutes. The only thing I do differently is I pack the poncho or tarp on top & set that up first when I stop. I keep the fire/cooking items in outside pouches as well. Also noticed your GREAT outdoor table design. Brilliant! Thanks for this video, especially the tip about having one water bottle easy access for short stops.
Good upload Nick. I can't ever see myself needing (or even being competent enough) to have such focus on my kit, and my trivial trips - but the advice is surely welcome. Thanks.
Thank you very much, this was very useful for me! I'm a beginner, and your videos are very clear and easy to understand. Keep 'em coming!
Excellent video! Love the kit, you have a super reliable setup! I've been doing backpacking for years in the Adirondack wilderness here in the northeast US - I've recently been really digging in to engineering my setup to balance between weight, capability, and comfort. So here are some big upgrades I've found in my time!
I've been using an inflatable/packable bed pad, the Static V by Klymit for a few years now and it's killer. For me, I can even get a few hours of sleep on my side before I need to readjust. Deflation and packing is kind of tough but worth it for the pint beer sized package.
Foldable chairs are pretty legit and around a kilo, I got one (Naturehike) a few months ago and it made hanging out at camp 10x better. Plus, if you're on the trail and want to hang out at a waterfall or something it pops together pretty quickly. I recently used this to stage a photo on the peak of Allen mountain where I kicked my feet up and cracked a beer. I called it my finest hour!
I think the other major upgrade I found were compression sacks, Nelson Rigg makes them. My sleeping bag shrunk by about half in one of those, you can really crank down on the straps to hold it tight. I got another and put clothes in it to the same effect.
My pack fully supplied comes in around 35lbs / 16 kilo, it's been super fun learning about different equipment and configuring my setup to fit my preference - thank you for sharing in detail your setup and rationale behind everything!
I've watched this through a couple of times, but still can't see where you packed the selfie stick, ring light and book of inspirational instaquotes - presumably you have a custom leather holder on your belt for lightning fast access? More seriously, while two young kids means I don't get on many overnighters at the minute the approaches here transfer well to most outdoor situations - planning, organisation, accessibility, snacks at the top of every pocket! Cheers Nick & Team 👍
Another tremendous video. I will watch this again and re-visit how I pack my kit. I usually attach my roll mat on the outside of my pack.
FWIW I always pack my Bergen in "reverse order" (the things you need first at the top) so top of my pack will be a BASHA/Tarp for cover whilst setting the tent/hammock up, the next thing will be fire-lighting kit, then ground-mat and the doss bag is always the last thing out of the Bergen (and the first to be put in on packing up). One rocket pouch for food cooking utensils etc, the other has tools (Silky saw etc) and the hatchet behind the pouch. First aid kit on the top/front of the pack in the centre so it's easy to get to in emergency. If you think about it the order of kit going into the bag should set itself 😉
Loving the videos keep up the great work, be well and happy fella 👍
@@hiddenvalleybushcraft5683 FYI I use a Dutch Military Police Bergen (55 litre all YKK zips etc) with 2 rocket pouches -in Black so it doesn't look too "tacti-cool" -the pouches don't need a yoke to turn them into a daypack either, so better than the UK offerings 😛
I'd suggest that because of what they are designed for the extra weight of a military surplus pack is justified by the reliable, long service they are capable of, there can't be anything worse than having for example a shoulder strap pulling off because the pack has been built down to a certain price point rather than up to a specification 😉
Kit that is up to the job is absolutely essential 👍
Getting old. I line the inside of my pack with my 3/4 length (original by the way) Karrimat (pollybag at the bottom) and when packed my sel-inflating mat is rolled and strapped on the side. Both go inside my bivvi sack. Other side of the pack are my rolled up windproof jkt and my skins. I've never used pockets. Top flap and inside flap same as yourself. Tent split component parts for easier packing but all near top and easily accessible.
I use film canisters for salt etc. I don't have a water bag. I have 2 pouches on my waistbelt carrying water bottles L and R and one empty in the pack. Never used canoe bags always plastic bags. Carrywise I'm somewhere in between hips and shoulders. Like the idea of the tourniquet. Best Wishes, McIntyre.
Everyone has their own preferences, and in the end, it's what works best for you. My packing style of the main part of the bag is more similar to Nick's, not bc its better, but bc it lends to most of the weight being at waist level which causes me the least fatigue
Thank you for your service!! I'm from a little town in Minnesota. I personally like the video you put out. Keep up the good work....
Great little video. To limit my profile I would put my (karrimat… remember those?) sleep mat as a ‘liner’ inside my 65L Bergen. This mitigated against damaging kit if I took a tumble or needed to throw the pack around. (The width of the mat was roughly equal to the depth of the ‘bin’.)
Like yourself I load up onto my right shoulder first, so the right strap is always kept at its final length (less fiddling about) and I max out the left arm so I can get into it easily and have added a paracord thumb loop through the end seam/fold of the arm strap (if that makes sense) to cinch it tight easily.
Simper Fi Marine . I to am 75 now. And yep I keep trying as well . In the late 80s into the 90s I am was with a Army National Guard Ranger company G Co. 143 Airborne Infantry. While there I had the good fortune and privilege to serve in Germany with a U k territorial unit (our sister unit ) I learned much from them. Great lads all..
I had a friend (not a soldier but his dad was) he used to put the roll mat on the inside edge of the bag and put everything inside it! So the roll mat acted as a wall for the bag! Personally I think it's a great way to around finding a way to hang it!
I do the same, it gives the pack shape and support, I have four rockets and two pathfinder bottle clones clones on top as a throwover rig, I just unclip it and thats a running rig in its own right.
It's truly the best way you can put the mat but quiet a pain when you want to pack it again especially if you are on the clock or you do not want to ruin a perfectly packed back
@JackDevil as a cadent doing an quick evac we grabbed 2hat we could and run... of the 4 groups of 12 kids. My group all that was left of the floor was a hexi burner and someone's torch.. wad difficult to see who was there and direction. Of all the other 3 groups.. they all left roll mats. Somo3n on my team said if your hands are free grab everything and what you can. And just something that stuck with me.. I get what ya saying but you can always carry it till you regroup and re pack lol
I knew an old guy who cycled around Europe a lot who did that. He also used a strong bin bag inside of that and stuffed his sleeping bag down in there without a stuffsack
The big message here is to think about it before you leave! Put things/items where YOU think YOU need them, then don’t be afraid to be fluid with your decisions, move things. The more your out there the easier this will become! Remember the five P’s!!
Great vid/start point for those learning, which is most of us, every time I see someones kit I look to see how/why they have done something, most will tell you if you ask!
Another great video Nick.
I live in the tropics of Australia so I pack two water bottles on my waste strap so I can get to them easy without moving my bag, I also have a bladder so without touching my bag I have 5ltrs accessible, sometimes that is not enough.
Like others I also keep my tarp, hoochie or basha whatever you call it ready to deploy for protection from sun or rain. My next priority to access is water purification.
My sleep system is a hammock so I do not carry a mat but the odd occasion I do it is a 3/4 matt that rolls down small and fits inside my pack.
I like to use a few canoe bags to keep my pack tidy and organized also, they make good water bags when having to use millbank bag. I tend to make smaller bags to further organize my pack and have recently started lining them with orange material so if SHTF I can turn them inside out and use them as signaling aids.
Anyway I have dribbled enough, I love your channel keep up the awesome work.
Very well done sir. 45 years of elk hunting and guiding had me doing this out of necessity. Some thing’s never change , but if they do its for the better. Great layout and video my friend
Hi Nick! Thanks for this. So good to see how other people pack their stuff.
Many years later with lots of backpacks, experience, say, under the belt! This last one I got was a copy of one made in the USA. It was almost a third of the price & it was complete, unlike the American version. Osprey levity 60 Is not constructed with the famous waterproof Dyneema material but is made to be ultra light. It is 1.152lbs 0.52kg! The comfort of this pack is superb. The back sits on the hips with the aid of the hip belt but it is converse to the shape of one back. It has an internal frame. It also boosts wide shoulder bands which go right across the top of the back. No pressure on anything here!
To combat the rain I placed a 40l waterproof stuff bag into the backpack & everything goes into it. My 1st aid kit in a ziplock bag into another stuff bag. Stove with gas cylinder goes into the pot, they in turn go into stuff bag with 2 lighters & racing spoon. My headlamp is right along side in them in the stuff bag. Either, my tent or hammock go into the large stuff bag, plus sleeping bag & sleeping blowup mattress. I have a zigzag mattress which I alternate with the tent or hammock.
I also kept the mattress on the outside of the backpack. I thought I was securely attached but lost it in the throngs of people as I was trying to squeeze myself off a train.
On the outside off the Levity there us a large pouch. Into this, I place a stuff bag containing sleeping mattress & tarp. The water bladder goes into the top pouch in the lid of the backpack & the feed pipe attaches to the strapping in front. No need to take off the backpack to have water. The side pouches carry an extra 1.50l of water plus 250l wine. The whole backpack has only one opening, at the top. It fastens with a draw string. It has several buckles which once fastened do not open until I need to get things out of it. This stuff bag also includes 1 supper 1 breakfast, a tea bag. The cereal bowl & tea cup are collapsible. A change of clothes for the morning. This always seems a lot to carry for one night.
Been looking forward to this video buddy and your navigation one 🤞
Superb vid. This is the same setup I have with my Sabre 45. Cut down roll matt strapped upright on the back and pace beads on the front strap. 67 left paces - 100 meters. This setup is pretty much how we were taught down at Lympstone.
Again, absolutely fascinating. It was a real education learning how the bag was packed - for such a simple action, a tremendous amount of logical and logistical thought was applied. The most action my backpack sees is Sunday afternoon shopping when there are only two rules: wine bottles first, eggs and yoghurt pots last. So it was really interesting seeing how a backpack *should* be used. Many thanks for the vid.
Great video. When it comes to sleeping pad placement, I tend to run it under the top flap of the pack. If I am using my lightweight bivy tent I will roll the pad around that and put it in the same position. I had also cut my pad down so it is just shoulder width and about two inches longer than my person. Tend to do tarp shelters though, so that leaves tons of extra room in my pack for really cinching it down snug and close to the body for comfort. I also don't carry more than a liter of water at a time; have multiple water treatment and filter systems that are very packable and lightweight (always water to be had around my area). Prost, from CT.
Hey great video! I personally use the foldable sleeping pad from the german military! Thank you for your service and God bless you
I've been using the same Karrimor bag for the last decade. It still looks as good as new and is a truly bomber bit of kit.
I've only just discovered your channel.
I'm not Ex forces but have lead numerous military personnel on outdoor activities and wilderness expeditions. With decades of such work to my name, I guess it's no surprise we carry similar kit in the same bag.
Where gear is concerned, I've always believed, 'If it's good enough for the military, its good enough for me.'
I tend to carry around 20kg for an over-nighter. Any fool can be uncomfortable and a wise man once said, "There's no such thing as bad weather; only inappropriate clothing. "
Living in the Peak District, I like to be prepared for four seasons in one day!
Happy hiking and camping.
I bought a karrimor rucksac, a climbing sac of 65 litres , a karrimor goose down 5 season bag in 1986 . It cost £135 then for the bag as it went down to -26c . I'm glad I bought it. Vango force 10 cotton inner nylon outer small 2 person tent. It was light for then but still 3.5 kg. I camped and trekked Annapurna Base camp in Oct 86, then sundardunga glacier in 1995 plus walked across kumaon from near Almora to Patel Bhubaneswar and shogram highest village near Tirich Mir base camp. It's was harder then as the kit was so heavy with army surplus, an old polyurethane jacket and local clothes bought in khadi shops . Indian saucepan in stainless, primus stove and good bottle for kerosene. I was inspired at 17 when I saw a Chris Bonnington ascent of SW face of Annapurna without oxygen. My brother and I were crazy on rock climbing and my brother left me 2 days behind with carrying a full pack but he delivered hundredweights of coal from 15 years old. It always fascinated us outdoor treks etc . Once it gets in your blood there's nothing better but we've been caught in some awful weather so in minus 20 a great bag and being dry can save your life.
Really well thought out system (and video), I use a pretty similar system, except I've moved on to an inflatable roll mat, and I always include a shemagh. Also, I often take the Crusader cooker as well, it's dependable (and as long as it's not freezing cold, the slower cooking time can be a great bit of head space).
The technique of choosing which side to choose to load each pouch is both simple and brilliant.
I really like my water bottle in a waist pouch but not all pouches fit all rucksacks very well. My favourite is an old cylindrical one from Lowe Alpine which has a long belt loop to fit padded waist belts, and a little loop I use to secure it where I want it to hang.
Thank you for your service
Another brilliant video so much thought and thanks goes out to you my friend being an over thinker myself it is absolutely amazing being demonstrated by a royal moraine how it is and how kit is should be and the best way of sorting it thanks Nick 💪🏴👍🔥🥓🥩 bushcraft the bushcraft community is amazing so much knowledge and help thank you very much 💪😍👍
New to channel & find it a fascinating insight.
Subbed straight away.
Planning a simple one nighter in Deven in next few weeks, first in many years, & learning so much from your videos.
Many thanks for sharing your expertise in the public domain.
Thank you! I came across your channel and I really like it. I like your no-nonsense approach to your rucksack. I especially like how you make much of your own items instead of buying everything new. Great video! Thanx! from Los Angels.
Brilliant stuff, very helpful.
I haven't watched a new bushcraft TH-camr in over a year, so I'm very happy to have stumbled on this.
My right leg went, trans-tibial on June 25th. I'm doing well, have a prosthetic, and I'm hoping to get back in the Canadian bush by next summer. I have the same pack, and I felt a longing I haven't had in nearly eight years, when I had to stop.
Great video and thanks for the inspiration.
Great and informative helpful video, thanks 👍🏼
Good video as always. Thanks for sharing.
I like to use the Finnish sleep mats (they have a thick vinyl ground cloth attached, and the foam is covered in Hypalon so you don't slide off of it. Depending on how loaded my bergen is, I either put it under the floating lid, or underneath the main compartment. When I wore webbing I usually ended up with it across the back of the bergen, though I mounted it sideways (using the PALS webbing as the mounting points).
Just discovered your channel today. I think if things continue in the direction they appear to be (covid) your skills will be very much needed in the not too distant future. Subscribed.
Another great video Nick. The only that I add in my pack is a poncho cause I love this piece of kit . Greetings from Hellas keep the great work
Great vid Nick. Thank you
Thank you for this. I've been trying to figure this out for a while.
Great Video thank you Nick! Retired after 40 years, including TA, Cadets, Ten Tors and DofE and can't let go of the green kit to blend into nature when out. Nearly gave it up due to problems sleeping but after trial and error have found comfort again. I use a 10mm foam mat shiny side down on top an OEX Traverse inflatable and it's just like a memory foam bed. Temperature R value of 4 so copes with most UK weather.
Great video Royal, very informative. I have a blow up mat that goes really small into my pack, I find these a lot easier to carry then a bulky roll mat
Top class, great video!
Great video. Glad you finally mentioned weight distribution at the end. I've always carried the weight low and close to my back, which means sleeping bag and pad up top, with stove and other dense items either low and inside or on the outside in external pockets at waist height. This lowers my centre of gravity, making me more stable, and makes the weight more comfortable to carry. Hving weight up high makes you top heavy and untable, which you do not ant on exposed places or when crossing streams.
When I was young and fit I could carry 30-35 kg up and over ranges, but I was small and that kind of weight was too much for comfort and safety. It's never good to be a hero and carry more weight than you're comfortable with, as being tired sets you up for injury or worse.
Great video and well put together mate!Liking the videos 👌👍
Pretty informative video for anyone not accustomed to packing a bag. Pretty much the same way I was taught to pack my rucksack when I was in the army....I still have a 70L ruck with a waterproof liner . More than enough room to pack however much gear and food I want including some form of a shelter. A titanium folding woodstove is a good item to have , not always cheap but multi purpose. As for my sleeping mat/pt mat , well it depends on my mood. Sometimes I tie it down on top of the main compartment , other times I strap it to the base of my ruck. Both ways work fine , however I have also strapped it to one side or the other next to one of the external pockets as well which also works fine.
Great video I like how you explained why you pack your bag the way you do it really makes sense, I understand you are using yours for camping etc, I’m just making a bug out bag for the apocalypse so mine is different but like you a big part of my bag is for sleeping, I even have a one person tent, people really don’t understand how important sleep is in a stressful environment
Great Vid Royal!
Thank you. That brings me some ideas
I live in SE Asia & spend my time training Anti Poaching teams in the jungle. I use a "Jungle" hammock with built in mosquito net with a fleece sleeping bag liner & a shelter sheet over it. No roll mat or big sleeping bag. I also carry a 14in square of roll mat foam to stand on - putting on boots - or sit on, to avoid the soggy ground.
That bag’s actually really cool and appeals to my propensity to want to organise for different events. I’ve been thinking about preparing bug-out bags for my family for a while now. I think the Sabre 45 is a good start.
Nice, I'm using the helikon Tex alice pack at the minute. Being ex military I love the external pouches like I would have had on my webbing to hold things I'll want to grab quickly on the move. I stick my roll mat under my top flap in this pack. Love your side pouch access action I have never seen that before 👍
Good video and solid advice. Even if you've not been doing much of this stuff, or maybe none of it at all, I think it makes huge sense to start out from the get-go by 'packing systematically' - food & cooking here, personal hygiene here, sleeping gear here, first aid *always here* - already I see a comment below talking about shelter: if you use a tarp, for example, shelter priority number one, arguably, so tarp accessible, here. Plenty to build upon from this basic, essential advice, and of course, tailored for your own kit your own circumstances, your own preferences.
Good job, Mr. Hidden Valley.
Very well organized presentation. I like the Klymit Static V sleep pad -it's inflatable, stays inflated and shrinks up to about 7" x 10" in diameter.
Olive Sabre 45 looks DOPE with the Multicam PLCE Rocket pouches attached. I have a Sabre 45 in Pencott... did my first ever wild camp with it in Cornwall and it was so comfy. Really useful videos too, loving the channel.
I like having my sleep and shelter system on my shoulders, and sleeping pad attached to the bottom, but the best (my favorite I mean) is having a large capacity bag with internal frame that you can stuff a pad into, making a tube, then all your stuff into that, closing up the entire bag.
I've usually packed mine in a similar manner. I've tended to mostly carry the roll at the bottom, as it's normally fitted easier there. Occasionally I had it vertically up one side. As I'm in Australia I tend to carry as much water as possible. Was thinking of your channel as I had a quick camping-style dinner of Spanish Chorizo and rice tonight!
I'm in Vic so in the colder months the ability to skimp on water is great. I can't imagine even hiking extended periods in the tropics (or even Sydney in the summer!).
@@IngenieurAerospatia I’ve seen old “bushwhacking” photos from the early 1900s, they’d be carrying their bedroll on a strap over their shoulder, but unbelievably, carrying a bucket or tin of water (no lid- if they slip, the water’s gone). They must have been tough as old boots back then, carrying this pail of water, sometimes for days, through the bush!😂😨
Hi Nick. Here in Australia (Queensland) where it is mainly tropical or sub tropical I go with a very similar load. Just the doss bag is a Jungle one and my Basha is top flapped so it is the first thing up before setting the hammock up. Don't use a roll mat anymore but have Klymit hammock pad to go in the warbonnet blackbird hammock. Never used an axe more of a Parang man myself.
Must say it is nice to watch a good youtube channel that hasn't gone all bushcraft celeb "buy my kit and you'll be able to survive" type. Plus you won me over by still keeping the Crusader mug alive.
Source do a hydration hose system to turn a Nalgene plastic bottle into a hydration system. This has been a game changer for me as I have had bladders burst and all my water gone and kit wet.
Racing spoon with paracord loop around your neck or attached to your smock. Never lose it then.
Got a thin 3/4 length inflatable roll mat when in batus.
Fits under the top flap so no damage and out the way.
Great upload as normal 👌
Super informative. Thank You
Great stuff, Nick. Flash backs to eagle bases on Dartmoor or round Okehampton on combined exercise 👍 Royal always had a giggle at Navy setting up camp.
Good kit, good presentation.
Really enjoyed this video and it was one of the best when it comes to 'how to pack down'
I tend carry my sleeping mat on the back end of my rucksack (same as you). My tier one equipment is on my belt (fire starting kit, paracord, signal mirror, flashlight, folding knife, ham radio), tier two is my IFAK with a tourniquet, secondary compass, Leatherman, broken down MRE in a butt pack, which leaves only one place for the sleeping mat since I don’t like it on the top of my pack. I enjoyed your video, great attention to detail and you offered very sound and useful information. Thank you, Marine.
Cracking video Nick.🤙
Great video! Thanks!
Love the way you pack your pack I would always pack the roll mat higher up just because in rainy weather I find it drips to the back legs.I still Carry my pack higher as I can move it down as I go.love your video and thanks for fighting for us
Great way of packing and some good tips thank you. I like to carry my first aid kit attached to the outside of the pack and it's in a bright red pouch. Yes it might not be in keeping with the more subdued colours of my pack but it's easy for others to see incase i have really hurt myself and can't easily access it or for others to use if they really need it.
Brilliant video I learned a lot thanks
I use a 3/4 inflatable mat and use it as a liner in my main pack, also a sabre 45, outside of my dry sack. It gives shape and takes up little room. I have done the same with a foam mat in a bigger bag.
I used to carry my sleeping mat on base of backpack, like sideways, but than when i walk offroad between trees, it was super annoying when i catched branch or something with my sleeping mat. So i switched to vertical mount like you did at the end of the video. But now i carry small inflatable mat, which can fit in my backpack.
Otherwise i pack pretty much same way as you do, just my tarp is on the top. I used to carry it at the bottom with my sleeping system, but found out it can be handy to have it ready for quick deploy, even when making shorter break.
Thanks for all your content and advices, you are one of my two favourite bushcraft channels!
Brilliant video.
I have just found your channel and slowly working through your content.
must be the 10th one i have watched now and a big fan.
Certainly picked up a few more tips for my setup and how i can be a bit more efficient, with my own packing.
I use a very similar organizational system. My pack is more of an alpine style. Sleeping pad- I don't trust the bungies, so it is straps for me. In the mountains of Western North Carolina, where trails can be overgrown, I carry the pad vertically to minimize hang ups. In the predominantly open mountain trails found in the west, I carry the pad strapped to the bottom. Also, a big fan of hand held light in addition to the headlamp. Older generation USMC infantry/reconnaissance- not carrying as much gear anymore but still getting out there.
Interesting setup. Thanks. I have Canadian Military 82 pattern pack with valise. Most comfortable pack I have used to date. Valise stuffed full with sleeping bag hammock tarp sweater and a few other items keeps the weight low. Right now it's 63 lbs however I usually have 38-43lbs in it. Cheers from Canada
Hi nick. Great video and thanks for sharing! I have a sabre 45 too. I put my mat which is the same as your hard mat across the bottom using the two loops at the bottom of the pack. I find that after doing it up tight it can be difficult to loosen at the sliders to release the mat so I put some small sticks as toggles where the webbing loops through the sliders. It works well for that initial release so that you can get for fingers in easily.
Nick, great vid mate. Im from Louisiana in America. We have hills hollers, pine forests, bayous, and swamps. Mosquitos, snakes, gators, and all kinds of creepy crawlys. When we go out we will carry some netting, bug repellent, some sulfur in a waterproof bottle for ticks, chiggers, and as a snake repellent if you use it as a smudge pot or sprinkle around camp( it burns their belly's and they hate the smell ). A machete, rope, definitely an extra pair of socks, undies, extra pants, over shirt, skull cap or hat, and a must is a tarp or plastic bags as a ground moisture barrier. We always carry a side arm or or rifle in swamps for dispatching snakes, hogs, and gators. Bears, bob cats, and coyotes are here but mostly won't bother a camp when you have a good fire and burn trash. Coons, Armadillos, and Opposums might hit camp but usually run away. All other gear is basically the same. 👍
Fantastic video! Well presented; liked and subscribed!
Another great video. Its good to see different set ups. I think the smart way to pack comes with practice but depends on circumstances.
I used to put the mat up top until I saw someone having it down low and the using it as a cushion when they stopped to sit as its more comfortable. It was wrapped in a heavier duty bag to protect the mat though.
Cheers again 👍
Great vid, much thanx. I carry a cushion (hot seat) attached to my bag. Smaller water proofin is the way to go! Have fun adventuring & thank you for Your service
Well done Royal, good to see your still exercising some CTC taught fieldcraft… I too still use this same setup with the K-SF-45ltr, gotta love a top-flap for rapid stowage.
Tell me about it, almost as much as the fear of leaving a button or a zip on your smock open. 😳 🤣
Great video. Thanks
Great video again.im the same with kit loadout .I use an internal sleeping mat packs up so small inside my Bergman
I like your pallet table.
Tea Tree wet wipes are a fantastic addition.
Well thought out pack. I often camp with my boy (10) and sometimes my daughter (4) and packing a bag I any kind of sensible order is VERY mind boggling. Sometimes I'm carrying 17kg of gear, which is still within my limits but wow, do you feel the difference when my solo set up is around 10kg
Great video, interesting to see. Thankyou Nick 🤘
I have a Norwegian military 35 liter patrol backpack that I use on trips of 2-3 overnight trips. Otherwise, my contents are relatively similar to what you have, but I have a sleeping bag that fits 3 seasons with Norwegian nature, so it is bigger than yours and thus I attach it to the top of the backpack. sleeping pads vary between air-filled or an I foam that I attach under the backpack. Your programs here are fun to watch and the way you present both yourself and what you do. I myself am also an outdoor life / bushcraft interested veteran so what you present falls right in my taste. Keep on 👍😎
Excellent vid. From Minnesota in the U.S. Just subscribed.
It's a good bags 🎒.thanks you for sharing your video.
Bedroll on the bottom of the pack for me too!! Having just started following you a few weeks ago, we were visiting friends in Bristol this weekend and decided to drive out to explore the area South of the city. I was driving when my wife announced, according to the map this is the chew valley!! I googled later to find we must have passed within a mile or so of Hidden Valley HQ. Small England eh. Back home now in very rainy Derbyshire!!
Great video as usual. Dean.