Agreed. I love camping in winter. Most people I know get miserable and complain that they can’t go out and enjoy doing anything because of the cold, but not me. I can go into the mountains and enjoy nature without hordes of people ruining my peace. I love it.
In Arctic school we had to carry our dog tags, a lighter, and chapstick on a 550 cord necklace we made and had to have it at all times tucked inside our base layer because like you said chapstick is handy for many things and a lighter for obvious reasons.
Great video, as always. In the military, I always carried a newspaper with me (proper paper, not a magazine). I used one page folded together under the insulation soles. It absorbed the moisture during the day and kept the foot "cosy" and warm. Back in patrol base the moist paper where changed into dry ones. Could also be used as kindling. Our issued foam sleeping pads weren't that good, often dirty and full of small holes water could seep through, so I taped heavy duty plastic bags on one side. A coupled strips of skateboard tape secured me from sliding on the snow when "tarping" I carried 1,5 liter soda bottle Innside a wool sock that I filled with boiled water and a 1 liter thermos inside the ruck. Started the day with one liter water bottle with warm water hanging around the neck. Supplementing the hot water with snow as we marched on, kept me hydrated through the day, (30-40 km skimarch with 30 kilo kit plus dragging a 100++ kilo pulk.
I am so glad I grew up in the Boy Scouts with a Vietnam era Green Beret and a Navy Sub Pilot scout leaders. We were not treated lightly or with kid gloves. Nothing after those years roughing it under their leadership was harder, scarier or taught us more about outdoor survival and living than those 6 years. Nothing.
Eyes are important. Really the only thing I can think of that you didn't mention. Cheap sunglasses or safety glasses. Along with maybe some eye drops. As a bonus, some dudes snor so loud, it's hard to sleep, so maybe some foamies too. Great advice from you. Peace Randal.
Lots of useful information based on your experience. I backpack a lot in the Pacific NW and we've dealt with every type of weather, learning along the way. Your suggestions are all solid ideas for keeping dry and smoothing it.
One winter I snowshoed over the mountain with some friends over three days. The first night we dug out a tree well enough to fit our group, laid tarps underneath, then sleeping bags, then tarps on top. I've had more comfortable nights winter camping before, but that wasn't bad. The second night we couldn't find a decent camping spot until late and had to settle on cold food and did the same tarps, sleeping bag, tarps setup. It was exposed to wind and snow, so it was not too comfortable. Some of the top lessons I learned from that trip were: bring hand warmers to keep your bladder hose from freezing (also blow back into the bladder to clear the hose), bring more food than you think you need (we took three days instead of two), and the canteen cup is handy with some paracord to draw water from the creek off the bridge (the first night we melted snow to drink and cook, and the third morning we had no fire but had a creek with good water, but with six feet of snow, going down to it was impractical).
Some really good tips before I retired this year I spent about 8 of my 21 years in Alaska and went to the Arctic Schools and I enjoy camping in the winter especially civilian style when you can bring what you want but I was lucky I got issued the old school cold weather gear and got to keep it and got the new school stuff and tested a lot of it and got to keep a lot of it did you ever get issued any of the bad ass Outdoor Research gore Tex gloves and gear? They were awesome and really expensive so glad I didn’t have to buy them.
Clean/calories Organized Layers Dry: good vid. Taught some of your guys up in Canada a few times for winter survival and joint training. Excellent points. I've always found high humid winter hovering around freezing could kill you quicker than the deep freeze dry areas. Anyways great channel, love the material and I share it with a lot of people who want to learn stuff. For tent flooring in arctic tents use coconut matting, really good insulator.
So far the coldest ive had my litefighter out in was 34° and that was last night. Stayed nice and toasty with just a lightweight sleeping bag. I also had my 40lb blue heeler keeping me warm tho. Definitely a little cramped tho 😂. Im from texas tho so doesnt get much colder than that down here
I'm from the frozen north and I can assure you that your rule about "get a bag rated 10 degrees colder than what it's rated for" is a good rule. Those ratings they give are always exaggerated.
Great video. Lots of information. I love winter camping. Over the years I have changed the way I camp. Now I’m trying to upgrade a lot of my winter gear . Now that a lot of the gear for winter camping is a lot more affordable for me .
Great vid man! the only thing I would disagree with is - the axe.I challenge anyone to carry an axe more than a mile or two and see if they bring one again haha. I switched to those small folding rip saws, but get a good one (I have an old Felco 60 folding saw) as they are so sharp they make most wood cutting needs fastest method. An easy small sitting pad are those foam ones they sell for college sports that are coated with that shiny paint type plastic.When its really cold they do take some warming up as they get hard, but they are small and light and will get the job done
... Not only are chopping axe's and/or hatchet's heavy they are the # 1 serious injury tool , unless well experienced with one best tools for wood processing is a good camp saw (folding i.e. small-mid size Silky or Boreal Agawa or multi piece i.e. Bucksaw) .... along with a strong thick blade knife (I.E. Bowie or Esee Junglas or sim.).. for trimming small limbs and batoning rounds ... smaller knives can work but not primary designed for .. easy to damage the blade ..
Diesel and hate tasting dark roast coffee sounds absolutely amazing. I'm a huge fan of dark roast coffee blackout coffee pitch black espresso has been my go-to. However with that description my man I'm going to buy some of your coffee cuz hating diesel sounds delicious😂😂❤🧂🗽
Thanks for all the tips Randall. I highly value your insights since you're from the Gulf Coast and we have a mutual capacity for tolerance of cold weather. Winter camping is definitely preferred here on the Gulf Coast.
As far as a pillow, i always just bring and extra pillowcase from home. Practically weighs mothing and packs down small and i just stuff it with whatever extra clothes im not sleeping in.
.. Good list and explanation of gear .... Lists are a huge help ,, easy to work with ,, hang it on a gear shelf and adjust after each outing ,, add a few things or take away things not used .... after a few trips it will be modified to handle the type of outing you enjoy ... everyone has something just to suit them ...
Awesome video man and I love the show and tell don’t feel like your pushing products you test these products out in condition worse then most of will be taking them out so I like to see what you put your like and don’t. So don’t ever feel like your pushing a product we all want to see it
Thank you for all your videos. It always helps to get a visual. I looked up the tents you mentioned. Just curious if you have ever checked them with IR and how do they do? Also, Do you like ponchos?
Okay Randall, new merch for your channel -- a bumper sticker, CAMP /= O.P. And BTW, the thumbnail for this video would make a damn good-looking postage stamp (first class, of course). Under luxury items, a wintertime camping match for the tarp is a chair or stool. My takedown folding stool in aircraft grade aluminium weighs about 1.5 lb and cost $20. Easily carried on the outside of most packs, too. Not for lengthy sessions, but a welcome change from padded ground/log seating. And that bellows almost rises to the level of essential survival gear for wood fuelled fires!
Thanks for the detailed video. Excellent advise, especially since you run colder. I run hot so your advise give me a better gauge to judge what I need.
I have a chapstick, a lighter covered with gaff/duct/electrical tape, a pair of liner gloves, a beanie and a shemagh/scarf/neck tube in every jacket I use for outdoors.
your spot on with that topic of getting lost off trail,, i hunted with a fellow that left our ground blind,, he was gone a tad too long. next thing i know i hear him calling me. this was down in middle TN and you know how that forest and swampy mess can be. he had lost all his bearings. i hollered back at him. he was way far off from where he dropped his scat! haha
Good stuff brother! I still avoid Gore-Tex as much as possible besides sleep system bivy bag, it is not as breathable as many people say it is regarding jackets/ trousers/ footgear, retains too much moisture internally and can cause temperature related issues/ injuries when wet in cold conditions, a typical rain shell or DWR'ed field jacket is still better worn over other various layers (wool is 1000% still king).
yup. wore those flyers to do yard work, today. Hands were wet when I took them off in 30 degrees. Stationary, they were good for hunting down to about 25
The majority of fabrics are easily penetrated by wind and cold wind including fleece. Wind jackets and rain jackets are practical solutions to eliminate the problem. Finding a tight weave pair of pants is a tough problem to solve. Hold your clothing up to the light. If the light easily penetrates the clothing then search for clothing that reduces or eliminates your ability to see the light.
You are the first outdoor related TH-camr I’ve seen mention the value of a telescoping bellows. The weight is negligible and the benefit is huge. Remember a novice hiker with a compass will still be lost if they have no other means of reference.
It's ok to have down pants and jacket. Never booties or for sleeping bag. I rather have the military removable boot liners. Always sleep in it or wear in your boots.
You mentioned bears... Do you hang bear bags? Bear canisters? You do the cooking away from camp, but what about the food you still have in your bag (snacks, tomorrow's meals, etc)?
Randall, what’s your opinion on the crossfire mk VII 110l? Considering trying it as a nice winter loadout pack, but I have no clue about the ruck or if it’s simply too large. It seems like a better malice pack if you ask me, what are your thoughts?
Do you have any tips on keeping your hands healthy in the cold? I'm currently really struggling with cracked fingers, to the point where I can't use them 100% anymore.
Consider that the skin incorporates a range of fatty acids in its cells. Unsaturated fats of the type used in most cooking oils from seeds, are largely polyunsaturated fats. Unlike saturated and monounsaturated fats, they are especially prone to oxidative damage from external influences like UV and temperature or chemicals. Anecdotal reports from many who restrict seed oils and substitute animal fats indicate improvements in skin health generally and in easier tanning particularly. Also, I had a coworker who suffered greatly from cracked skin on hands and feet. We all had contact on hands and fingers with an otherwise safe but very drying adhesive. A product called Bag Balm worked for her -- and there are others for mechanics to make too-frequent hand washing unnecessary.
... 45:24 ,, shouldn't allow kids to smoke cigarette's ........... Knowledge of map and compass is basic backpacking skill ...........Short trek off trail for ??? .....have each hiker carry a small roll of bright colored survey tape in hip pocket ,ready access ,,, tie a piece to tree branches about every 10 steps or so along the way or place a rock on it if no trees ,,, just remove it when leaving ... . teach new hikers that when they leave a trail ,, after a short distance (maybe first tape) , to look back where they came from ,, it all looks different .. even in snow , if it's still snowing ,, prints can fill quickly ..
stiff and ridged, and cold spots all over... are we talking about my last relationship?? too much coffee. edit: bright bandanas hanging from a couple of trees to mark the path back from pee site.
From what Ive read the Belgian kid in Sweden did a few things wrong, which ultimately led to a tragic end - however one must not be critical, as bad weather of that magnitude can be a friggin killer even if you do everything right. Strong wind is no joke, even during summer.
I have found that in Louisiana muscle up some dry pine needles and build a good high bed of shit to lay on and then put down your 3 layer sleep system from Uncle Sam and pray it don’t rain too hard.. 😆
Man, this channel is one of last oasis of NO BS in this world.
Absolutely the best time of the year for backcountry adventures. It is empty
Agreed. I love camping in winter. Most people I know get miserable and complain that they can’t go out and enjoy doing anything because of the cold, but not me. I can go into the mountains and enjoy nature without hordes of people ruining my peace. I love it.
I always liked the winter...no bugs...
And even better than that, no people
Finland checking in! Remember boys, cotton kills!
Perkele! 100% veli
Sleeping bag liners not only keep your bag clean but can add 5 to 10 degrees to your Sleeping bag.
..Depending on the liner material ..
You will be hard pressed to find a more informative video on TH-cam. This is absolutely fantastic and covers every possible need.
Great video!
I always pack bouillon cubes. Nothing like some hot soup in the cold. 👍
In Arctic school we had to carry our dog tags, a lighter, and chapstick on a 550 cord necklace we made and had to have it at all times tucked inside our base layer because like you said chapstick is handy for many things and a lighter for obvious reasons.
I always carry chapstick. Kind of my edc. My kids never have it on them. Hopefully that will change as they get older.
@ yep same here
Great video, as always. In the military, I always carried a newspaper with me (proper paper, not a magazine). I used one page folded together under the insulation soles. It absorbed the moisture during the day and kept the foot "cosy" and warm. Back in patrol base the moist paper where changed into dry ones. Could also be used as kindling. Our issued foam sleeping pads weren't that good, often dirty and full of small holes water could seep through, so I taped heavy duty plastic bags on one side. A coupled strips of skateboard tape secured me from sliding on the snow when "tarping" I carried 1,5 liter soda bottle Innside a wool sock that I filled with boiled water and a 1 liter thermos inside the ruck. Started the day with one liter water bottle with warm water hanging around the neck. Supplementing the hot water with snow as we marched on, kept me hydrated through the day, (30-40 km skimarch with 30 kilo kit plus dragging a 100++ kilo pulk.
I am so glad I grew up in the Boy Scouts with a Vietnam era Green Beret and a Navy Sub Pilot scout leaders. We were not treated lightly or with kid gloves. Nothing after those years roughing it under their leadership was harder, scarier or taught us more about outdoor survival and living than those 6 years. Nothing.
Eyes are important. Really the only thing I can think of that you didn't mention. Cheap sunglasses or safety glasses. Along with maybe some eye drops. As a bonus, some dudes snor so loud, it's hard to sleep, so maybe some foamies too. Great advice from you. Peace Randal.
I like my skiing goggles. They keep the eyes from freezing and are vented enough to not get fogged up.
Lots of useful information based on your experience. I backpack a lot in the Pacific NW and we've dealt with every type of weather, learning along the way. Your suggestions are all solid ideas for keeping dry and smoothing it.
One winter I snowshoed over the mountain with some friends over three days. The first night we dug out a tree well enough to fit our group, laid tarps underneath, then sleeping bags, then tarps on top. I've had more comfortable nights winter camping before, but that wasn't bad. The second night we couldn't find a decent camping spot until late and had to settle on cold food and did the same tarps, sleeping bag, tarps setup. It was exposed to wind and snow, so it was not too comfortable.
Some of the top lessons I learned from that trip were: bring hand warmers to keep your bladder hose from freezing (also blow back into the bladder to clear the hose), bring more food than you think you need (we took three days instead of two), and the canteen cup is handy with some paracord to draw water from the creek off the bridge (the first night we melted snow to drink and cook, and the third morning we had no fire but had a creek with good water, but with six feet of snow, going down to it was impractical).
The liner with leather gloves is a lot warmer than one would think
Bro your videos literally get better and better. Keep hammering Randall, we’re ALL here for it!💪🏼
Some really good tips before I retired this year I spent about 8 of my 21 years in Alaska and went to the Arctic Schools and I enjoy camping in the winter especially civilian style when you can bring what you want but I was lucky I got issued the old school cold weather gear and got to keep it and got the new school stuff and tested a lot of it and got to keep a lot of it did you ever get issued any of the bad ass Outdoor Research gore Tex gloves and gear? They were awesome and really expensive so glad I didn’t have to buy them.
If you keep an eye out, you can often get the military Gore-Tex tops and bottoms pretty cheap. The ACU camp is also pretty good in the snow.
Hard won advice! I remember some of your vids from Germany and VALUE your been there, done that, advice. Thank you for sharing.
Good evening Randall ! Merry Christmas, to You & Yours. TAKE CARE..
Best outdoor advice ever, taking different conditions into account. I already do most of it, but I also learned some new stuff, which I will try.
TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT!
Clean/calories Organized Layers Dry: good vid. Taught some of your guys up in Canada a few times for winter survival and joint training. Excellent points. I've always found high humid winter hovering around freezing could kill you quicker than the deep freeze dry areas.
Anyways great channel, love the material and I share it with a lot of people who want to learn stuff.
For tent flooring in arctic tents use coconut matting, really good insulator.
So far the coldest ive had my litefighter out in was 34° and that was last night. Stayed nice and toasty with just a lightweight sleeping bag. I also had my 40lb blue heeler keeping me warm tho. Definitely a little cramped tho 😂. Im from texas tho so doesnt get much colder than that down here
I'm from the frozen north and I can assure you that your rule about "get a bag rated 10 degrees colder than what it's rated for" is a good rule. Those ratings they give are always exaggerated.
Yes, they probably test them with some fat boys with built-in insulation.
@ 😂😂
Freezing my nads off.. Just learned some good stuff! Thanks dude.
NOTHING better than winter backpacking - snowshoes. O degree bag, pulk sled, the whole deal. Nice job Randall!
I have this foldable "quick setup" tent
It's absolutely perfect it compacts into a disc
The video I was waiting for. Thank Grunt!
Great video. Lots of information. I love winter camping. Over the years I have changed the way I camp. Now I’m trying to upgrade a lot of my winter gear . Now that a lot of the gear for winter camping is a lot more affordable for me .
Great vid man! the only thing I would disagree with is - the axe.I challenge anyone to carry an axe more than a mile or two and see if they bring one again haha. I switched to those small folding rip saws, but get a good one (I have an old Felco 60 folding saw) as they are so sharp they make most wood cutting needs fastest method. An easy small sitting pad are those foam ones they sell for college sports that are coated with that shiny paint type plastic.When its really cold they do take some warming up as they get hard, but they are small and light and will get the job done
... Not only are chopping axe's and/or hatchet's heavy they are the # 1 serious injury tool , unless well experienced with one best tools for wood processing is a good camp saw (folding i.e. small-mid size Silky or Boreal Agawa or multi piece i.e. Bucksaw) .... along with a strong thick blade knife (I.E. Bowie or Esee Junglas or sim.).. for trimming small limbs and batoning rounds ... smaller knives can work but not primary designed for .. easy to damage the blade ..
Diesel and hate tasting dark roast coffee sounds absolutely amazing. I'm a huge fan of dark roast coffee blackout coffee pitch black espresso has been my go-to. However with that description my man I'm going to buy some of your coffee cuz hating diesel sounds delicious😂😂❤🧂🗽
Winter camping is for the superior man😁
Well done. Enjoyed this .
New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦
One of the things we did while bivouacing in child weather is take those big old arctic mittens and put them over our feet at night when sleeping.
Love the content. Much appreciated the time and effort put into the content you create.
Great topic thank you for doing this on your video. Keep up the great gear topics. Merry Christmas!
Thanks, awesome discussion, thank you for your time
Thanks for all the tips Randall. I highly value your insights since you're from the Gulf Coast and we have a mutual capacity for tolerance of cold weather. Winter camping is definitely preferred here on the Gulf Coast.
I hike,camp and work construction. I have a really hard time with keeping my feet warm.
Hell yea that time of the year
As far as a pillow, i always just bring and extra pillowcase from home. Practically weighs mothing and packs down small and i just stuff it with whatever extra clothes im not sleeping in.
Good video that is useful to all kinds of people, not just the usual suspects.
Yet another informative and strait forward video. Much appreciated.
.. Good list and explanation of gear .... Lists are a huge help ,, easy to work with ,, hang it on a gear shelf and adjust after each outing ,, add a few things or take away things not used .... after a few trips it will be modified to handle the type of outing you enjoy ... everyone has something just to suit them ...
Awesome video man and I love the show and tell don’t feel like your pushing products you test these products out in condition worse then most of will be taking them out so I like to see what you put your like and don’t. So don’t ever feel like your pushing a product we all want to see it
Winter camping is my favorite.
Be gassy at night , keeps your sleeping bag warm 😅
Great video
Chapstick on the knuckles, I thought you said nutz... had to rewind 😂
That works too
Excellent information
Excellent video! Thanks for all the tips! Going to have to get out there and test my stuff.
Superior Video, thanks for Sharing!!
Excellent 👍🇺🇸
Nice vid. 👌
Thank you for this video. Excellent guidance!
Hey man this is a really good video I appreciate your efforts very much so . Thank you 🤝
Great video man
Bellow blower is awesome in wet weather
Great video, thank you Randall 👊
I got a deal on a light fighter Catamount 2 Last year
Superb, Randall. Your man Dan Becker is having kittens at the thought of carrying all that gear.😆
.. Depends if your backpacking to set a camp and stay awhile or UL through hiking ..
@@rockytopwrangler2069 Yeah, I know.
Thank you for all your videos. It always helps to get a visual. I looked up the tents you mentioned. Just curious if you have ever checked them with IR and how do they do? Also, Do you like ponchos?
In winter time I use a cheap Defcon5 bivy bag and a carinthia defense4 sleeping bag. I always have a heat problem inside😆
Defense 4 is awesome
Okay Randall, new merch for your channel -- a bumper sticker, CAMP /= O.P. And BTW, the thumbnail for this video would make a damn good-looking postage stamp (first class, of course).
Under luxury items, a wintertime camping match for the tarp is a chair or stool. My takedown folding stool in aircraft grade aluminium weighs about 1.5 lb and cost $20. Easily carried on the outside of most packs, too. Not for lengthy sessions, but a welcome change from padded ground/log seating. And that bellows almost rises to the level of essential survival gear for wood fuelled fires!
Great video
Thanks for the detailed video. Excellent advise, especially since you run colder. I run hot so your advise give me a better gauge to judge what I need.
I have a chapstick, a lighter covered with gaff/duct/electrical tape, a pair of liner gloves, a beanie and a shemagh/scarf/neck tube in every jacket I use for outdoors.
your spot on with that topic of getting lost off trail,, i hunted with a fellow that left our ground blind,, he was gone a tad too long. next thing i know i hear him calling me. this was down in middle TN and you know how that forest and swampy mess can be. he had lost all his bearings. i hollered back at him. he was way far off from where he dropped his scat! haha
Good stuff brother!
I still avoid Gore-Tex as much as possible besides sleep system bivy bag, it is not as breathable as many people say it is regarding jackets/ trousers/ footgear, retains too much moisture internally and can cause temperature related issues/ injuries when wet in cold conditions, a typical rain shell or DWR'ed field jacket is still better worn over other various layers (wool is 1000% still king).
yup. wore those flyers to do yard work, today. Hands were wet when I took them off in 30 degrees. Stationary, they were good for hunting down to about 25
The majority of fabrics are easily penetrated by wind and cold wind including fleece. Wind jackets and rain jackets are practical solutions to eliminate the problem. Finding a tight weave pair of pants is a tough problem to solve. Hold your clothing up to the light. If the light easily penetrates the clothing then search for clothing that reduces or eliminates your ability to see the light.
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Stick baby wipes in a pocket if the temps are in the teens Fahrenheit or you will get iced cloths. 😉
You are the first outdoor related TH-camr I’ve seen mention the value of a telescoping bellows. The weight is negligible and the benefit is huge.
Remember a novice hiker with a compass will still be lost if they have no other means of reference.
I forgot to mention this is a spectacular video. Absolutely packed with invaluable information.
What size bank line is pretty standard or universal for most survivalist? Like if I wanna get some bank line for a bugout, what size should I get?
Cant go wrong with number 36. Good for lashings, guy lines or even a ridgeline for a light tarp. Good as a bow drill cord.
@bivvybagger5760 Thanks bud.
.. #36 Waxed ..
@@rockytopwrangler2069 Thank you. That size would be fine for a ridge line for an impromptu tarp above a hammock right?
@JohnDoe-cd6ro yes, #36 tarred works great for Ridgelines. Catahoula Manufacturing, Inc is a good brand.
You should do a winter camping trip video.
It's ok to have down pants and jacket. Never booties or for sleeping bag. I rather have the military removable boot liners. Always sleep in it or wear in your boots.
In the south dude it’s wet and cold fire is absolutely necessary.
You mentioned bears... Do you hang bear bags? Bear canisters? You do the cooking away from camp, but what about the food you still have in your bag (snacks, tomorrow's meals, etc)?
Randall, what’s your opinion on the crossfire mk VII 110l? Considering trying it as a nice winter loadout pack, but I have no clue about the ruck or if it’s simply too large. It seems like a better malice pack if you ask me, what are your thoughts?
What Nalgene cup is that?
Walmart has the Stanley stainless camp cups that fit a nalgene
For boo boo’s I use electric tape what you think?
@ it was just to help with the algorithm but hey thanks for responding so eloquently and honest, nice class by the way..
no, too much residue and gets brittle in cold; and better as a firestarter. OK for binding straps
BBQ chicken protein bars? Interesting
Do you have any tips on keeping your hands healthy in the cold? I'm currently really struggling with cracked fingers, to the point where I can't use them 100% anymore.
Consider that the skin incorporates a range of fatty acids in its cells. Unsaturated fats of the type used in most cooking oils from seeds, are largely polyunsaturated fats. Unlike saturated and monounsaturated fats, they are especially prone to oxidative damage from external influences like UV and temperature or chemicals. Anecdotal reports from many who restrict seed oils and substitute animal fats indicate improvements in skin health generally and in easier tanning particularly.
Also, I had a coworker who suffered greatly from cracked skin on hands and feet. We all had contact on hands and fingers with an otherwise safe but very drying adhesive. A product called Bag Balm worked for her -- and there are others for mechanics to make too-frequent hand washing unnecessary.
bag balm, huskers lotion, less soap, I feel ya
Get some O'Keefes working hands in the small, round, green container. Been around a long time and is incredible stuff.
... 45:24 ,, shouldn't allow kids to smoke cigarette's ........... Knowledge of map and compass is basic backpacking skill ...........Short trek off trail for ??? .....have each hiker carry a small roll of bright colored survey tape in hip pocket ,ready access ,,, tie a piece to tree branches about every 10 steps or so along the way or place a rock on it if no trees ,,, just remove it when leaving ... . teach new hikers that when they leave a trail ,, after a short distance (maybe first tape) , to look back where they came from ,, it all looks different .. even in snow , if it's still snowing ,, prints can fill quickly ..
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stiff and ridged, and cold spots all over... are we talking about my last relationship?? too much coffee. edit: bright bandanas hanging from a couple of trees to mark the path back from pee site.
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This info would have saved the swedish TH-camr
He was finishing up a long backpacking trip and got into trouble. I think had had the experience but many things went wrong.
From what Ive read the Belgian kid in Sweden did a few things wrong, which ultimately led to a tragic end - however one must not be critical, as bad weather of that magnitude can be a friggin killer even if you do everything right. Strong wind is no joke, even during summer.
always awkward chapsticking my lips alter my ass got chapped….😮😂😂
My ass was always frozen 🥶 at 2 am in a hammock! I am in Louisiana and it is cold and wet in the winter!
I have found that in Louisiana muscle up some dry pine needles and build a good high bed of shit to lay on and then put down your 3 layer sleep system from Uncle Sam and pray it don’t rain too hard.. 😆
... with a hammock ,, use an underquilt with closed ends ..
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i sleep on the pad side of the savotta roll matt. it's grippy and stops my bivvy slipping off.