DUMBEST beginner mistakes - HIKING & Backpacking (don't make these!)
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This video has beginner backpacking and hiking mistakes that you should try to avoid. - บันเทิง
My man sounds like a youth pastor.
Lol thank you
lol in the best way possible
That's exactly what I was thinking. 😃
Severely underrated comment (*source* youth pastor for 16 years)
Why tf does this comment make so much sense 😂😂😂😂
I think overpacking is fine. Particularly for beginners. Infact I'd encourage a beginner to overpack, as it takes time to learn what you do and don't need. The other thing with overpacking, is that you don't know that you've overpacked until you get home. If the weather turned bad, or something breaks and you have the gear on you to deal with it, then it turns out you packed appropriately. If the weather stays good, you will always feel like you overpacked. But the consequences of overpacking are much less than underpacking.
That’s a really good way of looking at it 😃
Also if you overpack enough, the hike will seem easier when you figure out the best way to pack for your trips.
that is a very good point
On point #5, my summarization has been: You can either be comfortable during the day (light load) or comfortable at night (plenty of toys to cook with/sit on/entertain yourself with). Not both.
Such true words :D
As a hiker just testing her gear and making switches, I was just thinking the same.
Better sleep at night = more energy during the day.
Night wins.
@@mysterylovescompany2657 this! An extra 700g to carry and sleep well every night is worth it 20x over.
Without a good night of rest, there will only BE uncomfortable days.
I still make dumb mistakes. On a recent AT hike it was 50 and raining hard and I got soaked all day. I was so exhausted when I camped that I didn't bother to eat anything and went straight to bed. My body couldn't generate enough heat and even though it was only 50 my 15 degree bag couldn't keep me warm.
That rain is killer. My least fav
I was cold after hiking in the rain. At camp after setting up my tent the first thing I did was make hot coffee (to get my core temp back up). Sure felt better.
@@JackFalltrades on that session in the bath after the treks man!!! 😙💨💨💨💨😎
50 degrees, wow, I wouldn’t even survive in such a high temperature. 😅
Get a poncho asap
"buy once, cry once" 🤣 such a great point! I'm all about budget gear, too, but you're absolutely right that sometimes I go through so many budget versions I would have been better off spending more initially. Love these tips! Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate the support :D
For creek crossings over your mid-calf it’s a good idea to face upstream and sidestep. It prevents your trailing leg from being swept behind your weighted leg as you are taking a step. I have crossed creeks up to mid-thigh while fishing. Also, make sure you undo both belt and sternum strap in case you do get dumped you can take the pack off to stand back up.
Great advice, Brian :D
I was going to say the same thing, except I'd just carry my pack.. if lost my footing, its quicker to just let go, and id rather deal with the wet gear than to have the weight on my back cause awkward fall and possible injuries.
Brilliant knowledge thank you
"buy once cry once"... some friends laugh at me because i try to do thing cheap as possible then step up to mids then finally good tier... maybe i should re think things, lol i love it
Lol I should probably add, make sure that expensive gear has a return policy XD I've bought once and cried when I had to buy again
I like to buy cheap once, maybe . Learn what I like/don't like, then save up for expensive. But I try and skip that middle stage
I supposed that's better than the old "buy cheap, buy twice."
I pride myself on my sale shopping. Buy that high end gear in the off seasons and shoot for clearance. I don't care if it's last years colour if I can save 50%!
@@samanthaaustin7502 I highly encourage people to "buy cheap, buy twice". The experience you get with the cheap lets you know what you are actually looking for with the expensive gear. What tend to happen when you buy expensive stuff right away is that you have to buy twice anyway because even though it was expensive, they made compromises in places you did not want.
Cheap gear tend to be generic and high end gear super specific.
Great advice. Thanks. I’ve always bought entry level stuff to get a feel for it. I also didn’t want to be that noob with top tier gear.
For tip #6 you could also throw any silica packets you may have in your storage container to absorb any moisture out of the air in the container.
Love it :D
Was just thinking about it while watching the vid, good tip
Any knife with more than four inches of steel is a waste.. a pocket knife will do everything..
@@ferdonandebull uhh okay
This right here. I have a gallon ziplock full of silica packets to dry out waterlogged electronics and it's orders of magnitude better than a bowl of rice.
It has been over 20 years since backpacking in New England. As far as extra gear and food, I always carried an extra two days of food and fuel, extra two days of wool socks, and wool sweater/ long underwear for 25 degrees colder than expected, three different ways to light a fire, a backup knife, 50 yards of cord and a piece of inner tube to throw on the fire in case I needed a signal. Now 80% of the time I was backpacking solo on sometimes little used trails, so I was a bit overly self reliant. I've woken up with fresh snow on the tent and even heard tree branches burst due to sap freezing. But always was warm. I was filtering water before giardia was a widely published thing. There was the Columbus day weekend that the bear pulled 3 days of food for the two of us down from the tree branch, and even then we made it back to civilization.
It pays to be prepared :D
You were not over packed. You were prepared for the unexpected. I believe you should always have a couple extra days food with you. An acquaintance of mine, decided to go for a run one afternoon. He checked the weather, nothing expected. He's in Colorado. No rain, no snow. He starts on his run without anything. He's only going to be gone a couple of hours at most. Well, a blizzard hit and he couldn't tell where he was at. He ended up jogging in place to stay warm. He was in gym shorts. It was close to midnight when his wife convinced SAR to look for him. They found his car, brought in dogs to track. By the time the dogs arrived and picked up the scent, he had seen the lights on the vehicles and was about 1/4 mile away from them. He was able to walk to them. He is always over packed now.
The funny part, the dog handler told the dogs to search and they ran straight for the ambulance. They found their target.
That's a good plan. You never know what you'll come across. I over pack my socks because my biggest worry is getting my socks wet and not having back ups. I even bring extra socks on long day hikes sometimes! Thanks for the insight
@@ahoward3503 I bring extra socks when I am out for a two mile walk with the dog.;-)
That piece-of-inner-tube thing is genius.
"Buy Once, Cry Once" 100 percent agree!! Worth saving up for a one time purchase, for instance a puffy, then cheaping out and having to buy twice.
Lots and lots of research :D
@@JeremiahStringer endless research! New gear every season I swear!
This answered a question I was having with myself over buying gear.
I’ve cried a lot.
I went through the progression of robust camping, take everything you might need ever, to "boy scout" camping of "be prepared" and take quality stuff you can make do with in all situations, to "ultra-light" of take the lightest possible only necessary stuff. . . and now have settled on a happy medium between "Boy Scout" "ultra-light" and comfort. Which is basically a "Goldi-locks" middle-light setup that keeps me prepared enough to get by and get out, comfortable enough to enjoy my time, and light enough to make carrying it pretty easy without risk for injury and allow me to do longer miles.
I like my current setup at about 12-13 lbs and it makes me want to hike more and go out on longer trips. Find your "Goldi-locks" set up, and you can adapt it for things like trip distance, weather, location, etc to dial it in.
Goldilocks. I’m borrowing it. 👍🏽
@@MayaRaimondo
Go ahead! Spread the Goldilocks gospel. Hahaha.
You have found it :D Love it!! 🙌
I buy ultralight because it allows me to take more stuff, especially gadgets to play with.
I got giardiasis from drinking creek water. It’s no joke. ☠️
I wanna avoid it like the plague
I’ve drank from streams as a kid but I wouldn’t do it today as nasty as everything is.
Those old stories about grandpa and uncle Joe Bob never getting sick from unfiltered water might still be valid if you never go beyond their two fishing holes and corresponding campsites, but a modern long distance hike is not the same. Do yourself and those around you a favor: Filter first, stat healthy.
And don't forget to protect that filter from freezing.
What does it feel like
@@wat2905 constant up set stomach. Horrible diarrhea. Constant pooping. Feels like your stomach is rolling. Had it for six months. Could not stay out of the bathroom.
I was just having buying remorse for splurging on a high quality puffer for my upcoming backpacking trip. Your buy once cry once motto is perfect. Thanks for making me feel better!
The motto to live by lol
As a relatively new hiker I found this video VERY helpful. I still can't get over the guy who did NOT filter his water. When I first saw it I thought it was some kind of soup .... exactly, who would put soup in a bladder! That looked nasty and the health issues aren't worth the risks. Keep these coming a I plan to do a LOT more hiking in the years ahead and during retirement.
More to come :)
About storing gear and fear of left over water: you know those little packets that come in your shoes that say "do not swallow" those are specially designed to keep moisture out during transport and storage. So I keep a few, when I get a new package, to store various things!
Great stuff :D I have a bunch of those in my containers I store gear in
A trick my grandma taught was this, if you store your camping gear , store it with a cotton cloth bag of dried beans or rice and it will help draw any moisture out.
Love it :D
4:15 Just some extra advice when it comes to crossing running water: always unbuckle your pack from your body so if you do get swept into the water, you can easily dump your pack and not get dragged down by your pack.
Very true
Absolutely!! Good point. I was on a Search and Rescue Swift Water team and this was always recommended!
One trick I use when storing my gear is to use silica gel packets. A pack of 50 costs around 10 bucks. For example, after letting my sleeping bag air out after a trip, I'll put a packet in the sleeping bag before I put it in a mesh bag for storage. Maybe I'm overdoing it but I like to play it safe when protecting my gear.
I don't think you are overdoing it :)
Scilica bags are a blessing
Define overpack, it's really up to your own values.
I might 'overpack' on water, food and socks myself.
But then again i like something to munch on food and have a fresh pair on daily.
On the other side i am not easily cold so i don't pack alot of warm/comfy clothes..
I think it all depends on your own mentality and need of comfort of it all.
Great thoughts :D
When I store my gear, I put dessican packs (saved from electronics) or unscented crystal kitty litter in a tea filter to remove any residual moisture.
I put those in my container where I keep all my filter products. Great thinking!!
I'm a serial over snack packer! I love yours and @johnkelly's enthusiasm in your videos! You guys seem more excited and genuinely happy in your videos than most of the TH-camrs out there. Thanks for the great info and positive vibes! 💗💖
Really appreciate that!! Thank you :D
The list is always a good idea. I do this every time. Out backpacking and camping I make list of things I could use the next time. Something always gets crossed off, but the items become more and more efficient for what you actually need. Also for dampness I utilize those dehumidifier tablets that come with medicines or electronics.
Same here on both :D
I have a two page camping checklist that I use for backpacking as well as car camping. Every piece that I may take packing I have weighed and noted that on the list. Makes it easier to justify taking or not on each particular trip. Happy trails!
Love the list! :D
with packing too much. i'm a big believer in the ... whatever clothes you think you'll need. cut it in half. extra socks being the only real exception. With food. I've found, actually taking a bit of time (i love wasting time at work, doing nerd research on hikes/trips i want to take. i devote some of that time to this) account for your actual calorie needs. consider the caloric density of foods. ... like oil. olive/coconut oil. can pack a lot of calories in small weights. things like nuts, vs meat snacks like jerky. or dried fruit... consider what the caloric amts for the weight are. chocolate is actually pretty calorically dense, but also maybe... try not to just bring tons of junk food
I’ve definitely brought too many clothes lol Fantastic advice on the food. Caloric density is one of the most important aspects of food that you are bringing on trail
I almost died wearing frog toggs cause I got soaked to the bone on a cold rainy day when I was running a chainsaw on a trail crew. I was all about budget up until that point, but after that day I immediately went and bought some heavy rubber commercial fishing rain gear and it’s the best purchase I think I’ve ever made.
Glad you found something that works well for you :D
Great advice and great video! I am new to your channel and I found you through your podcast. It’s probably my favorite backpacking podcast, so much fun.
Woah!!! Thank you so much for the love and welcome to the channel. Overjoyed you are loving the podcast
That was one of the most enjoyable beginner backpacking videos to watch. I'm not sure if it was just how relaxed and friendly you were or how you acknowledged that we all have to start somewhere with our gear!
Thank you Jeremiah Stringer Hikes!
Thank you so much :D
You've made some really good points. I don't hear too much about storing gear. And I definitely recommend spending a bit more for essential kit, especially shoes!
I completely agree
Blm + peace? Lol looks like its been real peaceful how do I join? 🤣
In the past I always have defaulted to the budget option, regretted it, and ended up buying the quality( read: durably, light, and yes pricy) option. Now I’m pushing 60, I just save up and get the quality right off the bat. Peace of mind is part of the equation also. Great video Jeremiah! As usual.
Thank you! And yep you are right. Durable, light and pricey lol
I try to convince myself that if I buy cheap I will then be back to buy expensive pretty soon. So I consider the cheap a complete waste of money and go for the expensive straight away, hence ‘saving’ money. That works for me but not always for my wife🤔🤔🤔.
I die without water when hiking or running. Lol I get thirsty so fast. But give me water and I’m like Captain America, I can do this all day.
I could sip all day
Same
I took a week vacation from both of my jobs. I will be doing my first thru-hike on the knobstone trail this coming September. I love camping and I’ve always loved hiking but have never been able to take off of work to do something serious. Im doing research on the type of gear I should be bringing for a beginner 3-4 day hike. This video was very helpful. Thank you!!
That is super exciting!!! :D
How did it go
This was the first video of yours that I watched. I really appreciate your down to earth, yet experienced approach to relaying information. Subscribing now!
Thank you, Lori :D Welcome to the adventure!!
Those teeth are noticeably awesome, you've earned my like and comment
Thank you very much :D
Lol ok Chance
Thanks for the info! My only advice, If you’re using abbreviations or acronyms it’s a good rule of thumb to spell it out on first reference for newbies. For example: Fastest Known Time (FKT)
Great thinking! :D
Yep. I was thinking what trail is FK? Showing it as lettering was perfect.
This is the first video on TH-cam that makes sense about weight.
I have stress in my life and I hike to release it. My hike needs to be far enough to be an adventure and an achievement (25-35 km). I don’t go looking for an extra challenge - personal fastest time, personal most distance in a day etc. I have enough of that Monday to Friday. My leisure time is to give me a mini adventure and a stress release.
I’d rather walk a bit less distance, a bit slower, but have so much more fun- hot meals, not hungry, not cold or wet, maybe a bottle of wine.
If I was walking a wilderness trail for 4 weeks it would be different, but I don’t have other commitments to family etc and wouldn’t want to do this. Maybe if I was young and single it would PME different.
I'm the same way
Bleach and cheese cloth work well for filtering as well as boiling the water if you really want to make sure it is good to go. Very good tips. Although I am ultralight, I realized torso length sleep pads were torture devices and I am happier with an extra 3 oz. for a full length air pad! Your gear organization looks like our house! Agree fully that caring for your gear after a hike is extremely important.
Love the comment :D
I don't recommend spending a lot of money on expensive gear until you know that you like hiking enough to justify the expense. It's a double-edged sword because you may like hiking a lot more if you have expensive gear.
That is fantastic advice
i have not hiked yet. Your information is clean to me budget was in my mind ..but those little info probably has saved me .thanks for your time to youtube .
My pleasure!! I appreciate you watching and sharing the love :D
Love your style and your energy dude, as well as your integrity. Keep it up. Great content.
Thank you so much, Chuck! :D
This is great info! I love how you always educate me AND manage to make me laugh. :D My husband and I are planning our first big backcountry backpacking adventure for this summer. The goal is 100 miles. I'm overwhelmed right now. But, I plan to do several training hikes and overnighters to get ready, and to test gear, etc. We are complete "noobs" to carrying all our gear and food, etc, on a long hike through the woods - gathering as much info as possible from your videos so we do the LEAST amount of crying as possible!
Also, I know how TERRIBLE Giardia is!! You DO NOT want to mess with dirty water, folks. Sadly, despite all the precautions we take when we go camping or day hiking, I actually got infected from staying in a brand new hotel that had not flushed out all of it's pipes properly. o_o So, I guess the moral of the story, sometimes no matter how many precautions you take, those bugs can get you.
Oh no! Giardia 😱 That's a tough one lol. Super excited for you and your husband :D You all are going to do great! Already researching before the trip. You'll avoid a lot of mistakes just as a result from that
@@JeremiahStringer thank you for the encouragement!
please dont speak woman
Nice Jeremiah all good advice. Buy once cry once, I love it. lol
Lol thank you!! :D
Thanks to your tip , I thought to empty my pack and get all of my gear cleaned up. I got back from a week out last weekend and while there wasn't much condensation , its definitely a good idea to hang up my stuff and let it air out. Especially my dogs gear hahah thanks bud
Lol yeah it gets stinky quick
Good backpacks are key! My first backpacking trip my freshman year of college was with a borrowed backpack, old school Kelty external frame pack. (this was a backpack my dad would have used as a guide....that's how old it was lol) Seriously almost ruined my idea of backpacking because it was really uncomfortable. Frame was digging into me, and the hip straps weren't fitted right to me. I loved the trip and exploring, but the comfort of your pack is so important. The next one I demoed an osprey pack and I didn't have to stop on the trail as much to adjust, nor was I toughing out the discomfort. I had more energy. I would say, even if you plan on renting a pack for your first trip (which is a great way to figure out what you like for your own purchase) go get fitted! Try on in a store, don't buy online if you don't have too, and go somewhere where an employee will know how to properly fit you. It will help keep you comfortable on the trail if you're not fighting your backpack.
Backpack is one of the biggest keys imo :D
@@JeremiahStringer It seem's obvious as it's the mode of transport for all your gear...but I think people try to cut corners sometimes and settle, and it's not worth it.
Jeremiah awesome video, I love your videos and listen to the podcast everyday on my way to work I still consider myself a newbie and have hiked a few state parks perks of traveling for a my job lol haven’t done any long trails but I’d like to plan one
Thank you so much, Chris :D Really appreciate all that support. Long Trails are great, but so is getting out any time you can. Even if it's local for one night
Thank you for the excellent advice. I’m going for the first time this weekend.
Have fun out there!! :D
Hey bro nice to meet you, just found you today and really pleased we have. Keep up the good work. Thanks so much for your hints and advice. Stay safe and see you soon. X
My pleasure!!
As far as packing light and food goes I would recommend rice that is impregnated with seasonings and some dehydrated vegetables in flake form. Also dried meat. That is protein and energy. A small fishing kit or net that would fit in your pocket like you see in survival kits and a small frog gig (Looks like a mini-pitchfork) will help you secure food if you intend to be out two or three days.
Sounds good to me :D
So... what were you thinking when you were crossing the knee deep creeks at the smokeys this past weekend? Lol! Water crossing safety tip #1 unbuckle your pack, so it doesn't weight you down if you fall in. #2 set your trekking poles down stream for better stability. Lastly, I store my water filters and bladders in a mesh bag and hang them.
That was pretty wild! 😜 Great advice 🙌
I love that where you are gesturing to explain how the equilibrium with packing works that your expertise as a math teacher really shines through in a pretty brilliant way ;-) Thanks for putting your pedagogical skills to work in this area as well, it's a pleasure to follow!
Thank you so much, Laura!! Putting that college education to work :D
"Pedagogical" now that's a word!
I like the 'Buy once, cry once' idea. A friend of mine used to say 'Buy cheap, buy twice' about his tools for work so your idea would stand people in good stead in a few areas of life. Havingfsaid that, some budget gear is fine & is a really good way of starting out
Great advice lol
I hope I meet hikers like you on the appalachian trail this year
You will have a blast :D
aint nothing wrong with that much Chocolate :D. So for the food packing situation, there are spreadsheets out there (mostly used by guide services) but can be setup for individual hikers as well. More then willing to share my template spreadsheet with you if you feel you need it. These spreadsheets will tell you how much your food should weigh based upon number days, level of effort and will also tell you how much fuel you'll probably need. It has definitely helped with my food planning over the past few years.
I like the spreadsheet idea :D
Great video! Another way to make your pack lighter is to do basic weight lifting such as squats, dead lifts and core training when off hiking season whenever that may be. I love autumn hiking and strong tough gear. Big Carinthie sleeping bag and an old fashion inflation mat. Kept me warm at -10c. An 'army/bush craft' type backpack, sturdy and bombproof, surprisingly comfy. I just want to throw my gear in, no fuzz. Food for three days plus 1, depending on restoring and the trail. 3 Liters of water, even if I drank 0.5 liter and have the opportunity to refill, I do. I find it very reassuring to know that I can all ways set up camp where ever and whenever the circumstances demands it, leaving nothing to chance. It is worth the 'extra' weight, imho. I hike on fat and protein, one chorizo sausage keeps me going for ours, no snacking needed. Even when I get 'hungry' my mind stays clear thanks to ketones. But that rarely happens. I don't cook, except boiling water for coffee end tea. It's every one to it's own taste, I suppose. Great advises, thank you! ps Your storage system is food for thought for me.🙂
Great info there
I think the biggest mistake I made was not educating myself before buying gear. Watch videos and get tips before dropping $$.
Absolutely! I love saving money :D
Which videos do you recommend for gear?
@@wesleyskinner9477 Jeremiah has a few on this channel but check out Backcountry Exposure. Devin has several on both budget and high end gear. Dan Becker recently did a good video on budget gear, too. You also might want to check Paria Outdoor Products www.pariaoutdoorproducts.com/ Their cost to quality ratio is hard to beat and when you figure in the warranty and customer service they end up on top for the equipment they offer.
I aim for being ultralight and typically I fast during hikes so I dont eat much, I also refill my water on the trail instead of carrying it in
Great plans :D
There is no good excuse for not filtering water. The katadyn be free makes it effortless.
So true :D
Excellent advice. My plan for hiking is to walk around in my area with a full backpack then camp in my yard overnight. Then, as you suggested work out what I used and didn't. Also work on back pack load out and get used to the pack.
Good plan
Hi from Australia, {Western} great vid, and subbed. Proper hot here at present. Will be testing new pad and new tent soon, and If I can actually find water !! my Sawyer system. Being old ex Mil I used tabs . Water and food and a bit of comfort for me now, done my share of 55 kilo loads in jungles, mountains and may deserts.
Australia?! That is awesome! Have fun out there. It was -5 C on my trip this weekend lol I'm wishing for some worth soon XD
Finally I hear someone talk about airing out the water filter in a backpacking video. Thank you, I bet this mistake goes unnoticed frequently.
Oh yeah :D I always air that sucker out
@@JeremiahStringer lol
Jeremiah
In regards to storing your gear you should invest in a heap of silica gel packets, you find these in most postage packets you buy gear from certain companies online, the packets absorb any moisture in the enclosed container. Or you can do the same with rice, package rice in little 1kg string lock bags and the rice also absorbs and moisture inside a container . 👍🏼 ⛺️
Great stuff, Jeff :D Every time I get one with a product, I toss it in my storage containers
Whose driving Rick’s flying saucers on your shirt?? 😂 great video! I friggin love Rick and Morty
Lol it's Rick, but drawn in hyper time
Love it! Great show the other day! You guys f*cking rock!
Homemade wonderlust energy, love it!
Thank you so much :D
This is great information, i’m sure i’ll still make these mistakes. lol. take care my friend
Lol we live and learn, I suppose
How crazy to drink dirty water! Thanks for sharing your tips! 😀 I usually take to much snacks too! ATB 😀
My pleasure! Dirty water not for me 😂
My goodness! thats the one of the sweetest southern accents I've heard! love from the netherlands!
Wow thank you!! :D
A bicycle salesman once said to me:
“Price is forgotten long after the quality remains.”
That is so true
It’s a great saying and very true. Feel free to use it. I do and I’m sure it was taught in old school marketing courses.
Great tips....I've been wild camping a while now in the English lake district and still learned some great tips cheers mate 👍
Appreciate it :D
Thank you for the video love it!!
I really appreciate you watching :D Glad you enjoyed it!
Firmly following the buy once cry once ethos. Opting for a great quality, light weight, well insulated sleeping pad, tent, sleeping bag and backpack will save me in the long term. The merino wool socks are pricey as well but holy smokes my feet have never been happier. 👌
Good choice!
to handle the mold put some moisture absorber packs and the drilling of holes in containers really helps
Good advice :D
I love how when we get on the topic of over packing, you talk about food haha. I am like what kind of gadgets, cuz that's me lol.
Lol I stay hungry
Gotta say I do both love to cook an they make so many neat things that I don’t use. Lol
I'm with you on the gadgets. I think the gadgets we take depends on our purpose for the hike. I love taking thermal and night vision. There are many things to see after dark in the woods.
All good advice and we have all done most of them. I still overpack, especially if it's still colder in the evenings. I have reduced the weight of this overpacking by gradually replacing with better gear though. I'm also very guilty of not drinking enough. This isn't good as it can lead to bad muscle cramps if on a long thru-hike. As well as filtering my water I always treat with oasis tablets too as the filters don't take out bacterial level microbes. My sleeping bags are all down now which has forced me to store in net bags. Must admit never used to with synthetics. I store my stuff in crates rather than sealed boxes which helps with ventilation. For waterproofs I always use military surplus goretex which tends to be fairly tough although a bit heavier than some modern materials.
Great info, Andy
You have a great , accent, voice and way of talking. I could listen all day 😂
Thank you very much 😃
On long-distance day hikes, don’t wait until you are hungry or thirsty to eat and drink. If you stop to eat only when you feel hungry it’s probably too late, and you will hit an energy wall waiting to digest that food. I try to eat and drink something every 15 minutes while walking. Just a cookie or slice of fruit and a few gulps of water is sufficient. Later on when you take a sitting lunch break, you won’t feel the need to gorge, leaving a huge mass of food to digest when you get back on the trail.
Good advice
I feel ya. I'm a serial overpacker...
Lol the pain is real
“But I might need it!”
“It’s really handy”
Etc,etc,etc... kills me all the time.
But what if my headlamp dies? Better take a second light (ignoring my iPhone has one, too). And if my usb charger breaks, I’m screwed! Definitely another one! (actually this kind of happened to me once: It technically worked but turned out to not really be compatible with my powerbank, so it wouldn’t even get up to 100% over night; but hey, it was the smallest and lightest charger I had - let’s just ignore the massive UK - EU plug adapter I needed anyways 😂)
Also I already brought multiple Lightning cables with me, just in case 👀
And at the same time I actually didn’t even think about bringing a camping stove with me 🤦🏼♂️
I don’t bring it if I don’t know that I will need it. If it’s in the “might” need category, it stays home.
@@Isheian yeah I get that. The other famous last words before going out the door. 'best to over prepare than under prepare" 😄
I love ultralight gear because it allows me to bring things that will make my trip more enjoyable. To me a lightweight tent means I get to bring a chair with me and experience no change in the weight of my pack. That's all ultralight is for me. My pack weight doesn't really change I just put more stuff in it's place to help me enjoy my time.
I’m right there with you on that
Love this guy!!!! He knows his stuff
Thank you, Ben! :D
My go-to water filter is a katadyne hiker pro... its heavier than a sawyer squeeze bag or life straw but I am OCD about clean water ever since that one trip to Mexico. On the boots, pants and jacket thing... durability and waterproofness is more important than weight or price... and some of that goretex stuff is $$$ like Jeremiah says "buy once, cry once" . I will say what works for me is buying one nice piece of gear about every 12 weeks and also read reviews and always save the receipt
Great advice :D And yeah I had some dirty water in Guatemala a couple years ago. Let's just say that was not a fun experience flying back home lol Those bathrooms on the plane are tight XD
Put thin small strip of colored tape around all your gear. If you get done with a hike or section and you still haven’t taken the tape off, evaluate if you need it.
That is a great idea!
Just found your channel. You're fun. Keep trekking.
Thanks, Gayle :D
Sawyer Squeeze is really hard to let go! Best filter out there!
Love it :D
I feel filtering is like wearing a condom, better safe than sorry.
Love our sawyer squeeze for our muskeg water
Thanks for the tips. Subscribed.
Welcome to the adventure :D
@@JeremiahStringer yeah u got some good stuff. That live stream with Shug was good.
At minute mark 1:33, who is that good looking guy with that dirty water 😁😁. Good tips brother and cool video 👍👍
Lol I don't know if I would say "good looking" XD JK
Love this. Great content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thanks for your great videos!
Glad you like them!
Solid advice, thanks.
My pleasure 😃
Okay, before I even continue, I’m at .42 into the video. Dude, you have great teeth!! I’m retired dental asst. and you my friend, have fantastic teeth. Take care of them!
❤️💜💚
Thank you so much, Paige :D My friends make fun of how long I brush XD I tell them I'm keeping my teeth lol
i subscribed 36 seconds into the video to give som love, honestly i dont need like half the things because im a child and im packing for a hiking/ bugout bag be safe.
Appreciate that!
Great video and very helpful. Always good to get tips so as not repeat someone else's "oops." Quick question: Which Osprey backpack do you use and do you have any specific comments regarding it? Likes or dislikes? Thanks and please keep those videos coming!
I use the Osprey Atmos 65 Liter. I did a full video of it on my channel if you wanna check it out :D
Thank you. I did find that video a few days ago and it looks like a great pack. Looks like a visit to REI this weekend! Between the Atmos & the REI Flash 55 I hope to find a winner. Regards.@@JeremiahStringer
Giardia 2x? Pfffft. A *real* FKTer wouldn't stop to drink any water at ALL!!! LOL
Lol the truth
Water crossings are a way of life here in Canadian Rockies. Anything mid thigh is doable and it’s fast and ice cold. Once it’s to your crouch it better be flat with no current.
Very scary to me
Always a fan of your videos!
Thank you so much :D
Nice videos! We're planning to start camping as a family in October and don't have any gear yet. I haven't seen people talking about larger tents. We're 7 people (5 kids 5-14yrs). Should we take one big tent? Two tents? Any thoughts anyone, for a good solution that wouldn't cost us a ton of money? We want to visit our local decathlon soon.
Great videos, thanks!
I would put the youngest kid in the tent with you and your spouse. Then do two other tents and have each pair of kids split the weight, but I don't know the specifics of your family so you may have to modify that. I would check out the Strawbridge Family. The whole family has thru hiked the AT, PCT and CDT so thousands of miles together. Would be a great resource for your family to learn from
@@JeremiahStringer Thanks!
Great stuff!
Thank you :D
I only had to watch 1/4 of this episode to subscribe. 👍🏽
Thank you!! :D Welcome to the adventure
Take care of your gear and your gear will take care of you! Great episode.
Thank you, Kriz!! :D
I store my bladder in the freezer after washing, I’m thinking you could do that with the filters too? Helps eliminate the chance of mold/mildew.
Most filters, if they reach temperatures below freezing, it ruins them because there are tiny pores in the filter that act as the barrier for the water to go through to clean it, but when they freeze, the ice expands the pores so they no longer filter the water the way they should. Stuff that can make you sick can get through the pores since they have been frozen and enlarged
@@JeremiahStringer oh, good point!!! That would be no bueno for the filter then. Thanks for the info. 👍🏻
I recognize the JMT immediately that's my trekking grounds. Very unknown region but very unique geologically. The park has the largest slot canyon in Tennessee the highest freestanding sandstone cliff in the state and the largest stone arch on this side of the Mississippi river.
Had no idea! Thank you for sharing :D
Very Nice.Enjoyed it Very Much
Thank you so much!! :D
ALWAYS FIND YOUR GEAR ADVICE HELPFUL. IN FACT IT'S THE SUBJECT THAT 1ST DREW ME AS A SUB. ALSO YOUR HOST DEMEANOR IS 100% ALL THE TIME. TRULY ENJOY MY TIME HERE WITH HUGE THUMBS UP BUT NEVER COMMENT OFTEN ENOUGH DUR TO MY TV PC SET UP. BLESSINGS PAL .. MIKE.
Really appreciate the love :D