Tent stakes! Not an essential or expensive piece of gear, but folks sure seem to loose them as I often find them while camping. The steel ones get a bit of rust on them and they blend right in with the pine needles and forest duff. I paint mine white and they are easy to spot on the ground.
All great ideas. One thing I learned at portages is to count "handles" so when I load the canoe and I have 2 bags and a map case and an extra paddle I count my handles before putting in. Also in a group situation, last canoe to leave the portage does a sweep to look for leftovers.
I once went swimming in an Algonquin lake after a hard portage... couldn't find my Garmin 64 GPS afterwards. We found it eventually in 4 feet of water - it had come out of my shorts pocket. After that panic a lanyard and caribiner became permanent accessories! Thanks for all the great ideas 👍
Yes! I attach everything to me with cordage that can be reasonable attached with that "loop through" method. Even when I hunt, knives, binos, rangefinder... whatever... are attached to my pack. The cordage gets "policed" into the same pocket that the item goes into so it isn't hanging up on things. Never lost and never "borrowed" by a buddy and yet can still be quickly freed if needed.
Great video. I use that reflective micro-cord orparacord for lanyards, so I can find something quickly by shining a flashlight on them, in the day or night. Also, I've recently added lumetape to my black flashlight housing and back of my compass and a few other things. That way, even if they haven't been exposed to light recently, shining a flashlight over them in the dark will cause them to glow.
I also paint my yard tools with orange paint on the end of the handles. I once lost a shovel in the woods and never found it. As a birder I avoid bright clothing, but all your suggestions are valuable. Love your videos.
Great tips that I think a lot of people don't think about when they're starting out. I've seen quite a few newbie backpackers/portagers with lots of things tucked in pockets and straps on their packs, but all it takes is one sneaky branch to pull it out as they're walking and they've lost it on the trail/portage. I've gotten in the habit of adding lanyards to anything that has any potential to come out of an exterior pocket of my pack.
Simple but very informative seems like a no brainer. Having said that I’m guilty of choosing blacks and greens and ‘drab’ colours even down to the paracord I’ll have to rethink my colour choices regarding hiking. Thanks for the video
Re: colo(u)r ;) I buy all my rope in bright colors with reflective threads. It just takes a little light to make them easy to spot. Guylines at night are hard to miss and tool lanyards, etc are really easy to find with a flashlight even midday
Great points. However, It’s also worth mentioning that loops of cord are all entrapment risks. A loop of cordage could hook up on some brush if you dumped in a rapid. Additionally, a “heavy” gps or pocket knife could wedge between rocks.
It’s amazing how many very popular TH-camrs get to a campsite and instantly have a yard sale (dumping out their packs and drybags all over the ground). I’ve had various discussions with the fine folks at Karamat and they’ve absolutely convinced me that blue is more visible than orange year round. I do have a fair amount of orange gear but, it was purchased that way. Anything I have to paint, gets painted a sky or Carolina blue. Blue works very well this time of year with all the orange leaves on the ground.
That's true, fall colours in some parts of the world are very orange. Clean blaze orange (hunter orange) still stands out pretty well but if it gets dirty like the cord on my ferro rod then it really can blend in.
Kevin - excellent advice. I do the same thing with all my small gear, being taught that in my younger days and in my training. Another thing that can help people is placing your gear in your pack that same way each time or using a possibles pouch idea and having this essential gear in a central pocket you can move from pack to truck etc.
This is my philosophy. I am retired army, so it is ingrained in me by 34 years of NCOs yelling at me and me yelling at privates. I have lanyards everywhere including my gloves.
I’ll never forget seeing a camouflage wallet at Canadian tire. Like of all the things you do not need in camo!😀 Also almost every flash light is black. How stupid is that, given you will be looking for it in the dark? I don’t make everything brightly coloured, but my lights are and my paracord for tarps are light or reflective, and a few other essentials. Making sure your pockets are ALWAYS closed properly is a big suggestion for me. It’s very easy to have trust in that flap, but if it’s not buttoned down, stuff could fall
Yeah, I think Joe learned his lesson. But to be fair, given the limitations and rules of the show he really didn't have extra cordage to make a lanyard for his ferro rod.
Great ideas, I subscribe to all of them. As a scout leader myself, I would take issue with your scoutmaster saying to keep the knife attached to you when lending it out. Blood circle man. Thanks for sharing these impressive lessons.
a friend told me about a fly-in canoe trip in the Arctic, and the group left their communal kitchen tent at the airport... the mosquitoes were horrendous so they paid 2000 bucks to get the tent flown in. ..hmmm... okay , not exactly a case of too little flagging tape, but I'm sure the story is somehow relevant 😅😅😅
I once met a group of 6 guys in canoes. They paddled in for two days before they realized their fishing reels were still in the vehicles. I saw them just after they got back to the landing. I would hate to have been the guy responsible for the reels :)
Yes he did. I was going to mention him in this video but I feel like he's heard enough about that. Given the rules and limitations for contestants on Alone Joe didn't have extra cordage to make a lanyard.
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Tent stakes! Not an essential or expensive piece of gear, but folks sure seem to loose them as I often find them while camping. The steel ones get a bit of rust on them and they blend right in with the pine needles and forest duff. I paint mine white and they are easy to spot on the ground.
Thanks for that, I like that one a lot.
All great ideas. One thing I learned at portages is to count "handles" so when I load the canoe and I have 2 bags and a map case and an extra paddle I count my handles before putting in. Also in a group situation, last canoe to leave the portage does a sweep to look for leftovers.
Great tip! I may start counting handles 😀
Great tip on grommets/button holes! Will be incorporating this idea into my gear going forward, fantastic idea!
Glad it was helpful!
I once went swimming in an Algonquin lake after a hard portage... couldn't find my Garmin 64 GPS afterwards. We found it eventually in 4 feet of water - it had come out of my shorts pocket. After that panic a lanyard and caribiner became permanent accessories! Thanks for all the great ideas 👍
Glad you found your GPS, those aren't cheap!
Yes! I attach everything to me with cordage that can be reasonable attached with that "loop through" method. Even when I hunt, knives, binos, rangefinder... whatever... are attached to my pack. The cordage gets "policed" into the same pocket that the item goes into so it isn't hanging up on things. Never lost and never "borrowed" by a buddy and yet can still be quickly freed if needed.
Right on!
Great video. I use that reflective micro-cord orparacord for lanyards, so I can find something quickly by shining a flashlight on them, in the day or night. Also, I've recently added lumetape to my black flashlight housing and back of my compass and a few other things. That way, even if they haven't been exposed to light recently, shining a flashlight over them in the dark will cause them to glow.
Great tips, I haven't gotten into the reflective stuff yet but it makes a lot of sense.
I also paint my yard tools with orange paint on the end of the handles. I once lost a shovel in the woods and never found it. As a birder I avoid bright clothing, but all your suggestions are valuable. Love your videos.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback.
Great tips that I think a lot of people don't think about when they're starting out. I've seen quite a few newbie backpackers/portagers with lots of things tucked in pockets and straps on their packs, but all it takes is one sneaky branch to pull it out as they're walking and they've lost it on the trail/portage. I've gotten in the habit of adding lanyards to anything that has any potential to come out of an exterior pocket of my pack.
If it is tied to you somehow it is very hard to lose. :)
Simple but very informative seems like a no brainer. Having said that I’m guilty of choosing blacks and greens and ‘drab’ colours even down to the paracord I’ll have to rethink my colour choices regarding hiking. Thanks for the video
Thanks, yes we all tend towards 'drab' when in the forest. It doesn't make sense for everything.
Re: colo(u)r ;) I buy all my rope in bright colors with reflective threads. It just takes a little light to make them easy to spot. Guylines at night are hard to miss and tool lanyards, etc are really easy to find with a flashlight even midday
Great tip.
nice tips Kevin. I like the bic lighter with extended tip. I also choose mine transparent so i can see
how much fuel i have left.
That's handy!
Fantastic video ! Very good to have reminders of this ! Cheers
Many thanks!
Great points. However, It’s also worth mentioning that loops of cord are all entrapment risks. A loop of cordage could hook up on some brush if you dumped in a rapid. Additionally, a “heavy” gps or pocket knife could wedge between rocks.
Good reminders.
Excellent! Thank you.
You are welcome!
It’s amazing how many very popular TH-camrs get to a campsite and instantly have a yard sale (dumping out their packs and drybags all over the ground).
I’ve had various discussions with the fine folks at Karamat and they’ve absolutely convinced me that blue is more visible than orange year round. I do have a fair amount of orange gear but, it was purchased that way. Anything I have to paint, gets painted a sky or Carolina blue. Blue works very well this time of year with all the orange leaves on the ground.
That's true, fall colours in some parts of the world are very orange. Clean blaze orange (hunter orange) still stands out pretty well but if it gets dirty like the cord on my ferro rod then it really can blend in.
Losing your stuff can make for a bad day, some good reminders there👍
Absolutely True! 👊@@Woodswalker1965
Very wise advice. Sucks to lose gear and go without for days on a big trip.
Sure does, thanks very much.
Kevin - excellent advice. I do the same thing with all my small gear, being taught that in my younger days and in my training. Another thing that can help people is placing your gear in your pack that same way each time or using a possibles pouch idea and having this essential gear in a central pocket you can move from pack to truck etc.
Thanks Craig, great tip. More good 'gear behaviour'.
This is my philosophy. I am retired army, so it is ingrained in me by 34 years of NCOs yelling at me and me yelling at privates. I have lanyards everywhere including my gloves.
It is a good strategy for important gear.
Lots of good tips and advice. Thanks for sharing Kevin
Thanks for watching!
I’ll never forget seeing a camouflage wallet at Canadian tire. Like of all the things you do not need in camo!😀
Also almost every flash light is black. How stupid is that, given you will be looking for it in the dark? I don’t make everything brightly coloured, but my lights are and my paracord for tarps are light or reflective, and a few other essentials. Making sure your pockets are ALWAYS closed properly is a big suggestion for me. It’s very easy to have trust in that flap, but if it’s not buttoned down, stuff could fall
Thanks for the comment and suggestions Jim.
You may recall, Joe Robinet had to tap out on Alone because he lost his fire starter. He needed your advice
Yeah, I think Joe learned his lesson. But to be fair, given the limitations and rules of the show he really didn't have extra cordage to make a lanyard for his ferro rod.
I've found so many camo and black pocket knives over the years that have been left behind.
Camo flashlights just kill me. :)
Great ideas, I subscribe to all of them. As a scout leader myself, I would take issue with your scoutmaster saying to keep the knife attached to you when lending it out. Blood circle man. Thanks for sharing these impressive lessons.
Thanks, nice to hear from you Barleytone.
Great video Kevin.
Thanks 👍
👏👏👏excellent advice
a friend told me about a fly-in canoe trip in the Arctic, and the group left their communal kitchen tent at the airport... the mosquitoes were horrendous so they paid 2000 bucks to get the tent flown in. ..hmmm... okay , not exactly a case of too little flagging tape, but I'm sure the story is somehow relevant 😅😅😅
I once met a group of 6 guys in canoes. They paddled in for two days before they realized their fishing reels were still in the vehicles. I saw them just after they got back to the landing. I would hate to have been the guy responsible for the reels :)
Yellow or orange duct tape on your phone works good to help you find it when you lay it down some place
Better than paint on a cell phone 😉
It's been a while Kevin, where you at brother?
I at right here. :)
@@KevinOutdoors Would be great to see you again Sir 😃
Joe Robinson lost his fire starter when he was on Alone tv show, he tapped out because of it.
Yes he did. I was going to mention him in this video but I feel like he's heard enough about that. Given the rules and limitations for contestants on Alone Joe didn't have extra cordage to make a lanyard.