Is called water purification tablets ! Many hikes have then, super handy to have few in case of emergency and the water source is contaminated with loads of bacteria.
I bring a hammock sometimes if i don't want to pack a chair. I'll set it low for seating. But I'm with your on comfortable seating being non negotiable.
@@ArtilleryAndy Not when you're 50 and your back is wrecked from decades of ironwork, several rear end collisions, one surgery down and another on the horizon. It's a wonder I can even do this stuff anymore and I probably shouldn't, but I love it too much to quit until I don't have a choice.
@@Im_With_Stupid I am in my 20s, and screw not having a chair. My body already hates me from sleeping on the ground. It is one of the few comfort things I will not leave.
@@TintagelEmrys Dealing with the discomfort is part of the appeal of backpacking, but it's still supposed to be enjoyable and we all have our limit. For some of us it's seating. For others it's food and they're happy to sit right on the ground, but won't eat anything less than $12 Mountain House meals.
I highly recommend the Crazy Creek backpacking chair for long term hikes. It’s basically a sit pad that you can lean back in. Super easy to pack and weighs nothing.
She stated that after hiking 30km/18miles with a two pound (32 oz.) camping chair that she would rather carry less - - YOUR suggestion of the Crazy Creek Backpacking chair weighs 21.9 ounces. How is that "nothing"? - - Camping sit pads weigh approx. 3 ounces.
@@dawabbitt3079 that literally weighs less than a full Nalgene and it’s easy to strap to the outside of the pack. I’ll admit I’m a fairly strong guy but even the smallest members of our crew where able to carry one for all 60 miles of our hike
I stopped carrying liquid water. At 8lbs per gallon it was just way too heavy. I only use powdered water now. You just add water to it and boom, you have water!
@Im_With_Stupid Woah, easy there cowboy. I'm not sure who led you astray, but I'd never ruin good coffee by adding water. Straight beans like John Folgers Coffee intended. The crunch has the punch.
To be honest if your back is hurting from carrying too much weight you should adjust your backpack straps or get a backpack that rests on your hips instead of your back. Those might be more expensive but worth every damn penny. Did a long hike through Iceland without any trouble 😄✌🏼
First of all this chair does not support your spine Secondly if the backpack hurts your spine, you’re doing it wrong I had a 37 days long hike with a 25kg+ backpack, 8+ hours walk a day with a few day offs. Had no issues with my spine cause it had back support and i placed all of the weights right
I brought my ENO hammock on a 2 week canoe trip up in the Great Lakes, 90% of our traveling time was in the canoes, the other 10% was portaging which is loading up all the gear and canoes and hiking it either a few football fields or a few miles to the next lake. Honestly I think it was worth bringing, I was completely ready to leave it at base camp, but our guide said he was fine with it and multiple others were bringing the camping chairs you showed and honestly I think in the end it was the right choice. Also the hammock doubled as a 3 person couch so that was cool. It got a lot of use during our two chill days where we took a breather or if you were me and a few others, we swam out to a rocky island and hung out there. I even remember one time I was in the hammock and there was this one guy who wasn’t in our boy-scout troop who went with us, and he asked to use my hammock. He was the only person not from my city, he was from a small 300 person town 30 minutes away. So I agreed as long as he gave me a history lesson of his town and it was cool a bunch of people gathered around and he told the story, fun times, still keep up with him occasionally.
@@Vonbrow Youre talking about the difference in a few dollars to help out. They also never come uncapped and make a mess. Also if you are going out for two days you can just bring the proper amount.
Electrical tape is a good thing to have in a hiking pack as well. You can use it the same way as a bandage, you can make a splint with the tape, and you can also use it to fix torn fabric to some degree. I find that the tape doesn't work well on cotton based fabric, so it would be better for nylon like on a tent or jacket.
Works on shoes ! That said, I always carry a tiny tube of crazy glue. Now that walking shoes are welded or glued and not sewn anymore having something to repair your shoes is a must.
@SorenPrime true, but there is more tape length wise for the space on etape. Plus etape could be used in the place of string as well if you needed to tie two things together. I personally thing electrical tape is more water resistant that gorilla or duct tape
The glue runoff from electrical tape is awful though. I used to use it all the time but everything ended up with this horrible gunk. Definitely would go for gorilla tape over electrical
when I used to go backpacking they had these chair sleeves where you could fold your sleeping pad air mattress into and it became a really comfortable backpacking chair, they have since sort of disappeared but it was the best, so comfy and hardly any weight at all as the sleeve is just mesh and straps
Do people not know that the ground exists? Softest biggest chair ever. The only time I would even consider buying a camp chair is wintertime, but that would only be if hammocks didn't exist
I'm 72, and still try to stay active. However, at this stage in my life, I will leave my food bag behind before leaving my chair.😂 Nice video. Happy trails!
@@cosmic3829technically as humans we crave the outdoors most of us see camping as a hobby wen without technology guns and vehicles camping would be our everyday life and foe some of us it still is
On short backpacking trips 20 miles or less I bring sit pad. After hiking 10 days and 120 miles I didn't bring my chair. It was one of the biggest regrets. Haha! Plus to lukotape that stuff is a miracle!
A chair with a backrest is probably my favorite luxury next to my down filled air mattress when backpacking. Ill risk the extra strain for the glorious ability to lean back in comfort. Now if I’m in the snow then you can carb your own recliner and cover it with your sleep pad fir ultimate camp comfort.
That tape is also a GODSEND if you foot cramps or get plantar pain too! I use it for everything now. It can be the difference between enjoying your walk back VS not being able to walk at all without crippling pain.
Funny. I decided not to bring my chair one time because I thought I didn’t need the weight. I discovered what I should have known that I absolutely need back support. I was in so much pain. Never again.
@@beams098 They mostly lay on the ground. They also walk on four legs and don't carry 20 or 30 pounds of gear on their backs. They don't wear shoes or clothes, sleep in tents and sleeping bags, filter their water or pack in food either so I'm not sure what animals do in the wilderness counts for much.
Have a look at Mistery Ranch backpacks. I can sit with my backpack on and still be comfortable enough to doze off. Their Futura Harness is fantastic for your back if you have a mat to sit on.
@@herrhaber9076came to say exactly this! Best pack I’ve ever had and is it’s own de facto chair. The frame in the pack still weighs less than most camp chairs but since it’s already (hopefully) sized to your back it’s even more comfortable to lean against and will sit upright on its own/lays flat enough to sit on top of on the ground if you wanted
@@jennacoryell4160 my feet are definitely not the dirtiest thing that’s been in the creek. Not even close enough for them to be mentionable. They should filter that water.
Sometimes the YT comment/reply section is so mentally taxing it hurts to read. Good on you @Lupinthevapourable please try to pay less mind to fools like these
My first-aid kit here in Scandinavia is compression binds, blister band-aids, a tiny tube of disinfectant, a tiny needle, thin fishing string and a razor blade.
I also put a sam splint in the very bottom of my bag. They only weigh a few Oz, pad the bottom of your bag, and can help you stabilize all sorts of fractures. Usually they need ace bandages to hold them on, but leukotape works a treat, provided you have enough, which is why I put about half a roll on each of my trekking poles just below the grip. Also leukotape is bar none the best blister prevention, feel a spot getting hot, tape it before it gets worse.
@@lynpendryI think this comment was meant to inform people who know they’re allergic to zinc so they can avoid using the adhesive tape that contains zinc.
The smartest accessory you have is yr pup. I would NEVER hike alone (if yr alone) w/o a dog. They are a great heater, guard/alert and fanastic listeners.😊
You could bring a toothbrush and not toothpaste and brush your teeth with water. It still does an okay job at removing buildup from the day you just dont have any floride. As long as you're seeing your dentist regularly, you should be right as rain.
If you bring a salt shaker just use a little salt water instead of toothpaste. Actually leaves my breath fresher in the morning than toothpaste does. Very good at cleaning the gunk off.
@@zugmeister314 Toothpaste is actually a really important invention and if you don't have the fluoride from it regularly then your teeth are more prone to decay. This was more of a temporary solution if you're just backpacking for the week and can't find the room to fit toothpaste in your toiletries. But when you go home you should use a fluoride rinse and remineralizing toothpaste if you can.
There were a few things I used to sacrifice to make my ruck lighter. A chair, a jet boil, and a pillow. But after getting older (26 but 8 years in the army is rough) I felt that I was sacrificing a lot of quality of life for a little weight. Originally didn’t need the pillow because I was young, now I will commit a murder suicide if I sleep without one. The coffee is a must especially at higher ranks, you tend to do less hard labor but you’re awake 25 hours a day for planning and shit. My back is very appreciative of my chair and hardly notices the 1.5 extra pounds.
be careful with keeping bandaids (or similar) on for "multiple days". if possible it's best to remove them at night (or when resting/sleeping) so the area can breath and dry out. then re-apply in the morning or when you're going to reassume activity again.
Cotton fibers hold onto the bacteria & make the area a GREAT breeding material for more bacterial growth. In the Wound Care Business, there is a rule about cotton dressings: Must be changed every 24 hours, or was soaked with oozing wound drainage (exudate).
I can vouch for Leukotape. I just hiked 300 miles, and at mile 150 or so I could hardly walk from blisters. Added the tape, and INSTANTLY it was like having new feet!! Got me to a place where I was able to take a longer rest and then they healed right up in 2 days
I’d recommend something like a crazy creek, you can still use it like a sit pad and weighs about the same but that back support goes a long way (for me at least) during long trips.
Ty so much before I went camping with my friends I was looking for things to help us the tape was a absolute help we got lost for a few days and ended up being in the middle of nowhere for 2 days and the tape helped start fires and helped hold things together Ty so much ❤
Leukotape or LeukoPlast as we call it in india, is definitely the god of all conventionally available bandages. Never got one ripped off unless it was on purpose. (Tip: if your wound isn't too deep, get some warm water and keep the bandage applied area submerged for a minute or two and slowly start removing it in the water, also don't forget to put some Anti septic liquid in the water before starting the process, it will hurt much less while removing this way.)
@@joel.ha. humpin mountains? I guess it sounds funny in text form. A hump is carrying your life’s possessions on your back either on a patrol, movement to a specific area, or physical conditioning. So humping mountains is the actual act of hiking mountains. Hiking and humping are synonymous.
Never hike or backpack alone. Always let someone know you're going and a general idea of your itinerary. Wear good boots, don't stand in precarious positions to take selfies or awesome pictures. It puts others in danger to come get you. Don't put stupid stuff in front of others' safety.
Leukotape is the real deal. Been using it for years when getting cuts and bruises while surfing. Holds up an entire session on bare feet while in the water. Amazing stuff
The REI air chair would be worth checking out, their flash sale it is $50, my lower back problems will never go without. Plus my lady likes pulling up beside me and reclining like an old couple :P
@@AlkalineGamingHD I can see no situation where you aren’t able to carry at half pound stool, to be able to make your life significantly more comfortable when you stop You don’t have to bring a full ass folding chair
my 1 pound rei packable chair was the best thing i’ve ever packed going backpacking. when i put the pack down after a long day i want to be able to sit back and relax and that’s something i can’t do with a sit pad. personally, the chair is an essential
I agree with you and I refuse to go backpacking without my chair now because the level of comfort and pain relief it can give it just so much but I think the difference is that women tend to have bigger butts (so more padding), less weight, less musscle so better posture and not as tight and sore after long days, and less strength means that it very well may be better for her to not bring a chair but for us it's a complete game changer
To avoid blisters, I highly recommend using a walking insole from Superfeet and walking socks. However, if the boots or walking shoes aren't fitted properly, then you're screwed anyway 😅
Nice! We really like out crazy creek sut pads because they are wide and have straps for back support. You can make your own dried toothpaste. Just put a few dabs around a piece of parchment paper and let it dry for a few days.
i, gonna cop myself one of those chaires for city walking cause its awesome to paint with. ive sat on the floor for years to paint and now im ready to be a bling superstar
Thanks for the tips. I hadnt heard of toothpaste tablets. I'll have to give those a try. Here's a tip I learned recently....Do you see all those Mullein plants around you? The ones with soft, velvety leaves? I already knew they were good as toilet paper but I recently discovered a new use. Put the leaves in the bottom of your boot for added insulation and padding if needed. They work pretty good as a kind of sock if your other socks are wet or dirty.
As someone that has backpacked since the 80's, I can say she is spot on. Back in the old days we put toothpaste drops in the dehydrator. Leukotape is another one that was a game changer when it hit the hiking world. I also endorse gaffers tape for certain situations! Happy hiking!!!
@@23chngeyou shouldn’t be keeping a dressing on for that long period regularly changing the covering is the only way to prevent infection on the trail.
They are heavy, heavier than most light weight backpacking tents, and a faff to put up, useless in bad weather, no privacy for changing clothes, and nothing more than a gimmick !
Bad idea not to bring a chair to Philmont. Only a few more weeks! I'm bringing my chair. Tip: set your pack on the chair and like a shower cap, wrap it all with your pack rain fly. It will stay dry and off the ground.
I just carry whatever i want regardless of weight. Back and legs hurt at first but your body will get used to any stress you put on it by getting stronger.
you must be a young person. There are limits to our body's ability to repair and strengthen. You will find those limits when you do the same physical motions every day for years. At some point, its best to give muscle groups a break by doing different motions.
@@slaygoblins my dude, I'm just giving you a heads up. Youth ends. Somethings gonna start hurting, even if youre in perfect shape. Most likely if youre tall itll be some part of your back. Could be your knees, wrists, shoulders. Depends on what exercises you do most. Oh also while I have your attention, protect your neck, dont let people crack your neck ever. A chiropractor cracked my neck, gave me whiplash I think, and now I have tinnitus. Keep fit, peace
Personally if you hike in a group(or are like a larger person) there isn’t much else to be done, I would struggle to eat personally on a ultralighters weight
Love luekotape! I carry a stool now... much lighter, less than 1 lb. I'm old. I need somewhere to sit if we're staying overnight. I ditched the tent for weight savings instead, and use a 10x10 tarp, unless there's going to be bugs/mosquitoes. Acceptable trade off.
When on longer outings with just a tarp I use a mosquito net I have one that you use rope to put up and it’s perfect, also have one for my hammock. I don’t usually care abt bugs but it’s nice to not have em biting your face as you sleep.
@@lukeboyer4071 a net is probably helpful on my first trip hammock camping my face was getting attacked so I just put my hoodie on backwards and covered my face.
What if it’s a brown phase (cinnamon colored) black bear? You’re probably better off saying, if it’s black fight back. If it has a shoulder hump then play dead chump
i understand the whole “be lighter” but i absolutely cannot go without a chair getting to camp after having a whole day of hiking, and setting up camp, a chair becomes a religious experience
In the Army when we would go on our Rucks those foldable chairs are a god send when we have our short halts. Moleskin is also good for almost every injury
Bringing a folding chair along is the key to ultimate relaxation after a long journey. With its supportive backrest, it'll save your back from aches and pains compared to just a cushion. Trust me, sitting on a folding chair will make your trip way more chill and enjoyable.
I learned the hard way that my back is too messed up for me to not bring a chair. The pain relief I get from the back support is worth a chair over a sit pad any day.
I started bringing a camp chair to save my back. Got tiered of sitting on the ground and my back and knees constantly hurting. I use the OneTigris folding camp chair.
After reading a bunch of backpacking books, my load out weighed more than I did. Went to a backpack club and they all had a good chuckle and educated me on what's important and what's not. You will feel every ounce after a multi-day backpack.
You should try liquid bandage. An excellent cover all. Waterproof and an antiseptic for a would.
A would what? 🤓
I LOVE liquid bandage, but it doesn't work on knuckles or other places that need to move.
@@roybiv7018I mean if you're willing to waste alot of it it can. But then again some tree saps work well as a bandage.
Liquid bandaid hurts worse than the original wound.
No thank you.
@@strikerwoman if it hurts it means it’s healing
I bring dehydrated water! All you do is add water, and then you have water!
LOL
This is so stupid and I love it
I remember a meme going around awhile back with a huge 18-1900's tin of dehydrated water with those instructions.
Is called water purification tablets ! Many hikes have then, super handy to have few in case of emergency and the water source is contaminated with loads of bacteria.
yes
I didn't pack a chair either when I was young and indestructible. Now, though, I'd just about leave my tent at home before I left my chair.
I bring a hammock sometimes if i don't want to pack a chair. I'll set it low for seating. But I'm with your on comfortable seating being non negotiable.
Sitting up against a tree is fine 😂
@@ArtilleryAndy Not when you're 50 and your back is wrecked from decades of ironwork, several rear end collisions, one surgery down and another on the horizon.
It's a wonder I can even do this stuff anymore and I probably shouldn't, but I love it too much to quit until I don't have a choice.
@@Im_With_Stupid I am in my 20s, and screw not having a chair. My body already hates me from sleeping on the ground. It is one of the few comfort things I will not leave.
@@TintagelEmrys Dealing with the discomfort is part of the appeal of backpacking, but it's still supposed to be enjoyable and we all have our limit. For some of us it's seating. For others it's food and they're happy to sit right on the ground, but won't eat anything less than $12 Mountain House meals.
Me watching this right after watching a short where you talk about how great bringing your chair is.
The 3 things I don't take hiking are me, myself and I. 😊
Good one.
Irene
I am glorified camping. I live in an RV.
@@natachamussersame while my house is being built
you win
I highly recommend the Crazy Creek backpacking chair for long term hikes. It’s basically a sit pad that you can lean back in. Super easy to pack and weighs nothing.
I used one in Philmont a month ago.
@@OliverClash-e6h did the ranger try to market it to you crew?
Love my Crazy Creek! If I don't bring my CC,
I love my Klymit V seat and an ultralight packable blanket by Matador
She stated that after hiking 30km/18miles with a two pound (32 oz.) camping chair that she would rather carry less - - YOUR suggestion of the Crazy Creek Backpacking chair weighs 21.9 ounces. How is that "nothing"? - - Camping sit pads weigh approx. 3 ounces.
@@dawabbitt3079 that literally weighs less than a full Nalgene and it’s easy to strap to the outside of the pack. I’ll admit I’m a fairly strong guy but even the smallest members of our crew where able to carry one for all 60 miles of our hike
I stopped carrying liquid water. At 8lbs per gallon it was just way too heavy. I only use powdered water now. You just add water to it and boom, you have water!
at first I thought you were talking about bringing a filter 😅
You elitist backpackers and your powdered water... I bet you even put water in your coffee!
@Im_With_Stupid Woah, easy there cowboy. I'm not sure who led you astray, but I'd never ruin good coffee by adding water. Straight beans like John Folgers Coffee intended. The crunch has the punch.
@@alexanderharris539 STOP HAHA "the crunch has the punch"??? that's so perfect
Definitely have to try that! I usually take a kind of dewdrop-at-dawn approach but the goblins sometimes make it difficult.
Nothing beats when you and the boys sit in your chairs around a fire late at night telling stories after a long day of backpacking
That's great point. Only reason to do it. Pleasure enjoy it moment. Probably something or somewhere to sit though.
True but you could just make benches out of some logs if you’re going to a place with lots of dead trees
@Xrcb_fanX exactly. What's the difference what you're sitting on? There are "benches" literally everywhere in the woods.
Because the chair supports my tires ass back. Even the young guys beg me to sit in it
The chair is a game changer, back support is a must after carrying a heavy pack all day.
Right lol. If I bring a pad especially not even covering my butt I mind as well sit in a grass or nothing lol
To be honest if your back is hurting from carrying too much weight you should adjust your backpack straps or get a backpack that rests on your hips instead of your back. Those might be more expensive but worth every damn penny. Did a long hike through Iceland without any trouble 😄✌🏼
@@jeannotcocu1makes sense. Scba packs for firefighters also rest on the hips. Things are heavy.
First of all this chair does not support your spine
Secondly if the backpack hurts your spine, you’re doing it wrong
I had a 37 days long hike with a 25kg+ backpack, 8+ hours walk a day with a few day offs. Had no issues with my spine cause it had back support and i placed all of the weights right
I found no need for it in military, i just leaned against a tree
I never bring water in my hikes. I just sing in the wild and the sky would start pouring rain on me.
Do you sing 'Desert Pete'? That one always works for me! :3
damn, either you make the gods cry with your heavenly voice or...
you make the clouds pee as they tremble with fear 😂
Lol
@@AiSyYooLMAO YOU DID NOT💀😂
Valid it’s so heavy
6 years airborne infantry and I always jumped a mini chair. There’s countless situations where you want your bum more than an inch off the ground.
Agreed. I kinda laughed at her when she brought out that sit pad. Might as well just sit in the grass at that point .
This guide is for people who are very flexible and very weak.
The possibility of lyme disease skyrocketing scares me
The idea of 2lbs fucking with my back on any ruck seems like comedy.
Yeah there's more reasons I'd want a chair than a pad.
I brought my ENO hammock on a 2 week canoe trip up in the Great Lakes, 90% of our traveling time was in the canoes, the other 10% was portaging which is loading up all the gear and canoes and hiking it either a few football fields or a few miles to the next lake. Honestly I think it was worth bringing, I was completely ready to leave it at base camp, but our guide said he was fine with it and multiple others were bringing the camping chairs you showed and honestly I think in the end it was the right choice. Also the hammock doubled as a 3 person couch so that was cool. It got a lot of use during our two chill days where we took a breather or if you were me and a few others, we swam out to a rocky island and hung out there. I even remember one time I was in the hammock and there was this one guy who wasn’t in our boy-scout troop who went with us, and he asked to use my hammock. He was the only person not from my city, he was from a small 300 person town 30 minutes away. So I agreed as long as he gave me a history lesson of his town and it was cool a bunch of people gathered around and he told the story, fun times, still keep up with him occasionally.
Hammocks are really nice when it's hot, since air circulates all around. I camp either in a truck or on a motorcycle so weight is not a big deal.
Needs trees mostly
I've never seen or heard of toothpaste tablets before. Thanks for the tip!
Dont do it, stick to regular
@@calid. care to say why?
@@GanjalfTheHobowell looking at the video it doesn’t look like they save much space / weight. Probably are more difficult to buy and cost more.
I think I saw it on shark tank also
@@Vonbrow Youre talking about the difference in a few dollars to help out. They also never come uncapped and make a mess. Also if you are going out for two days you can just bring the proper amount.
Electrical tape is a good thing to have in a hiking pack as well. You can use it the same way as a bandage, you can make a splint with the tape, and you can also use it to fix torn fabric to some degree. I find that the tape doesn't work well on cotton based fabric, so it would be better for nylon like on a tent or jacket.
Works on shoes ! That said, I always carry a tiny tube of crazy glue.
Now that walking shoes are welded or glued and not sewn anymore having something to repair your shoes is a must.
@@herrhaber9076 crazy glue would probably be something good to start a fire with as well if you were in a pinch
Instead of etape use gorilla tape it's tougher
@SorenPrime true, but there is more tape length wise for the space on etape. Plus etape could be used in the place of string as well if you needed to tie two things together. I personally thing electrical tape is more water resistant that gorilla or duct tape
The glue runoff from electrical tape is awful though. I used to use it all the time but everything ended up with this horrible gunk. Definitely would go for gorilla tape over electrical
Ounce's make pounds, and pounds makes pain. -U.S. Army Drill Sergeant
and pain is good
What's an ouce?
@@nostradamus7648 lord knows
"What is pain to a man but a privilege" said by a insane E-6 when telling us what to expect in RIP (Ranger indoctrination program)
"Pain leads to, anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering" yoda probably
when I used to go backpacking they had these chair sleeves where you could fold your sleeping pad air mattress into and it became a really comfortable backpacking chair, they have since sort of disappeared but it was the best, so comfy and hardly any weight at all as the sleeve is just mesh and straps
I choose a chair over a sit pad anyway. Actually I bring a hammock over a chair so I can get that full stretch while laying down 😁
I have 2 that are ultralight and combined, weighing about 2.8? pounds.
Do people not know that the ground exists? Softest biggest chair ever. The only time I would even consider buying a camp chair is wintertime, but that would only be if hammocks didn't exist
@@joel.ha.ants
@smelly3772 what about them? They don't bite. In fact, I've never been bitten by any insect, not even a mosquito
@@joel.ha. have you not sat down in the florida summers?
I'm 72, and still try to stay active. However, at this stage in my life, I will leave my food bag behind before leaving my chair.😂 Nice video. Happy trails!
To each their own! It’s good to see people of any age able to enjoy the outdoors.
I agreeee
Whats it like to be 72 it’s a number so far away from me
@@cosmic3829she's giving shitty replacements to sell you shit ... Don't be so gullible
@@cosmic3829technically as humans we crave the outdoors most of us see camping as a hobby wen without technology guns and vehicles camping would be our everyday life and foe some of us it still is
I love the fact that you offered replacements for the item you no longer needed
Cringe
@@royceda59osrs no u
@@royceda59osrs elaborate
Yeah, she's selling those things.
Everything she says here is a moronic replacement. Just bring everything she said not to. I guarantee I've got less bias and more experience
On short backpacking trips 20 miles or less I bring sit pad. After hiking 10 days and 120 miles I didn't bring my chair. It was one of the biggest regrets. Haha! Plus to lukotape that stuff is a miracle!
I went the other way with the sit pad.
I got tired of how my back feels after not having a chair back.
And even 3 inches of elevation is amazing!
One thing I almost never underestimate is a good first aid kit, even more if you hike alone. Nice short tho.🎉
A chair with a backrest is probably my favorite luxury next to my down filled air mattress when backpacking. Ill risk the extra strain for the glorious ability to lean back in comfort. Now if I’m in the snow then you can carb your own recliner and cover it with your sleep pad fir ultimate camp comfort.
Never heard of the action carb
Just sit on the ground and lean against a tree....
@@xLionsxxSmithyxsometimes there can be bugs that come out of the ground and tree
@@its.ellegrace extra protein.
@@xLionsxxSmithyx lol
That tape is also a GODSEND if you foot cramps or get plantar pain too! I use it for everything now.
It can be the difference between enjoying your walk back VS not being able to walk at all without crippling pain.
Funny. I decided not to bring my chair one time because I thought I didn’t need the weight. I discovered what I should have known that I absolutely need back support. I was in so much pain. Never again.
Animals sit on the ground am i right
@@beams098 They mostly lay on the ground. They also walk on four legs and don't carry 20 or 30 pounds of gear on their backs. They don't wear shoes or clothes, sleep in tents and sleeping bags, filter their water or pack in food either so I'm not sure what animals do in the wilderness counts for much.
Have a look at Mistery Ranch backpacks. I can sit with my backpack on and still be comfortable enough to doze off.
Their Futura Harness is fantastic for your back if you have a mat to sit on.
@@herrhaber9076came to say exactly this! Best pack I’ve ever had and is it’s own de facto chair. The frame in the pack still weighs less than most camp chairs but since it’s already (hopefully) sized to your back it’s even more comfortable to lean against and will sit upright on its own/lays flat enough to sit on top of on the ground if you wanted
I still bring my chair. I like to camp next to streams and nothing helps sore feet like sitting in your chair with your feet in a cool stream.
or just sit on the ground with your feet in the stream. Perhaps your feet wouldn't be as sore without carrying the chair around haha
Bring a waterproof apology note you can send downstream to the poor hippy dipping his Sierra cup into that same stream lol
@@jennacoryell4160 my feet are definitely not the dirtiest thing that’s been in the creek. Not even close enough for them to be mentionable. They should filter that water.
Sometimes the YT comment/reply section is so mentally taxing it hurts to read. Good on you @Lupinthevapourable please try to pay less mind to fools like these
@@Veelofarin many national parks I have been or worked at. It would definitely be the dirtiest thing in the stream
My first-aid kit here in Scandinavia is compression binds, blister band-aids, a tiny tube of disinfectant, a tiny needle, thin fishing string and a razor blade.
I also put a sam splint in the very bottom of my bag. They only weigh a few Oz, pad the bottom of your bag, and can help you stabilize all sorts of fractures. Usually they need ace bandages to hold them on, but leukotape works a treat, provided you have enough, which is why I put about half a roll on each of my trekking poles just below the grip. Also leukotape is bar none the best blister prevention, feel a spot getting hot, tape it before it gets worse.
thank you
Bro she thinks toothpaste melts and is too much of a hassle vs a bottle of tablets. She has no idea what a splint is nor how to use it.
The Mrs and I just hiked 77 miles and we each brought foldable camp chairs and agree it was the best decision.
Well if you’re going to live on the trail, you might as well pack any reasonable luxury.
I just lay in the grass.
That's fine. You're not barred from using the chair just because she doesn't.
I wasn't even familiar with leukotape. Thanks for that tip.
Looks like she adds cotton before applying to the skin 🧠
Just be careful with the rigid tape if the adhesive is zinc based as some people are allergic to zinc. You'll get blisters.
Don't use things you're allergic to 👍
Thats so stupid, its like saying its bad to bring peanuts If you’re deathly allergic
@@lynpendryI think this comment was meant to inform people who know they’re allergic to zinc so they can avoid using the adhesive tape that contains zinc.
@@lynpendry It's a bit more obvious peanuts contain peanut than that leukotape contains zinc, though...
@@lynpendrydummy
The smartest accessory you have is yr pup. I would NEVER hike alone (if yr alone) w/o a dog. They are a great heater, guard/alert and fanastic listeners.😊
Viking alone IS Dangerous even near to civilisation
Good for an emergency meal too
@@beams098 AYO
@@beams098Amundsen would agree
@@beams098LMFAOOO
Great camping supplies to share! ❤💖😎
Nice - never knew about toothpaste tablets. I was... just not brushing my teeth hahaha
Forreal ? Toothbrush and tube of paste weighs nothing and takes up no space... this girl makin bullshit videos for views
You could bring a toothbrush and not toothpaste and brush your teeth with water. It still does an okay job at removing buildup from the day you just dont have any floride. As long as you're seeing your dentist regularly, you should be right as rain.
If you bring a salt shaker just use a little salt water instead of toothpaste. Actually leaves my breath fresher in the morning than toothpaste does. Very good at cleaning the gunk off.
@@zugmeister314
Toothpaste is actually a really important invention and if you don't have the fluoride from it regularly then your teeth are more prone to decay. This was more of a temporary solution if you're just backpacking for the week and can't find the room to fit toothpaste in your toiletries. But when you go home you should use a fluoride rinse and remineralizing toothpaste if you can.
@@zugmeister314where did you even get that information from???
There were a few things I used to sacrifice to make my ruck lighter. A chair, a jet boil, and a pillow. But after getting older (26 but 8 years in the army is rough) I felt that I was sacrificing a lot of quality of life for a little weight. Originally didn’t need the pillow because I was young, now I will commit a murder suicide if I sleep without one. The coffee is a must especially at higher ranks, you tend to do less hard labor but you’re awake 25 hours a day for planning and shit. My back is very appreciative of my chair and hardly notices the 1.5 extra pounds.
be careful with keeping bandaids (or similar) on for "multiple days". if possible it's best to remove them at night (or when resting/sleeping) so the area can breath and dry out. then re-apply in the morning or when you're going to reassume activity again.
Yea plus germs
Cotton fibers hold onto the bacteria & make the area a GREAT breeding material for more bacterial growth.
In the Wound Care Business, there is a rule about cotton dressings: Must be changed every 24 hours, or was soaked with oozing wound drainage (exudate).
I use new skin or some other similar liquid bandage for minor cuts.
Let me just say your hair is so gorgeous 💗
I definitely needed that tape idea. Barely anywhere sells good reliable bandages for minor everday cuts and scrapes.
I can vouch for Leukotape. I just hiked 300 miles, and at mile 150 or so I could hardly walk from blisters. Added the tape, and INSTANTLY it was like having new feet!! Got me to a place where I was able to take a longer rest and then they healed right up in 2 days
@@joel.ha. dude thats awesome!! I'll definitely look for some
@@brandonl5247 I'll never do a long hike without it again! I hate sounding like an ad, but that shit works!
@joel.ha. hey man i sound like an ad when i tell people to buy the DARN TOUGH SOCKS 🤣 I LOVE THOSE SOCKS !
@@brandonl5247 dude!!! Yes. That's exactly what I've been wearing
As someone who just got done with philmont scout ranch(a 12 day backpacking trip) I can say that the best thing I brought was my chair.
I wouldn't trust that it wouldn't break now it's very difficult to use
Sit pads are less comfortable but less chance of something unusual
@@thisisthecat9518
Well, I've used for years and its yet to break or even have any damage. You just gotta get a good brand.
My dad went twice and has two patches, he lost one. I miss the scouts but it wasn’t for me.
@@df_productions
It was an experience of a lifetime
@@carsonproctor6037 I bet it was
I’d recommend something like a crazy creek, you can still use it like a sit pad and weighs about the same but that back support goes a long way (for me at least) during long trips.
Ty so much before I went camping with my friends I was looking for things to help us the tape was a absolute help we got lost for a few days and ended up being in the middle of nowhere for 2 days and the tape helped start fires and helped hold things together Ty so much ❤
Leukotape or LeukoPlast as we call it in india, is definitely the god of all conventionally available bandages. Never got one ripped off unless it was on purpose.
(Tip: if your wound isn't too deep, get some warm water and keep the bandage applied area submerged for a minute or two and slowly start removing it in the water, also don't forget to put some Anti septic liquid in the water before starting the process, it will hurt much less while removing this way.)
We had a saying when humpin mountains in the Marines, “Ounces equals pounds, pounds equal pain.” Its amazing how everything adds up
Excuse me, you did WHAT to those mountains??
@@joel.ha. humpin mountains? I guess it sounds funny in text form. A hump is carrying your life’s possessions on your back either on a patrol, movement to a specific area, or physical conditioning. So humping mountains is the actual act of hiking mountains. Hiking and humping are synonymous.
@@LeroyJenkins0311 ik bro I was just being goofy
@@LeroyJenkins0311
Thank you for your service.
Never hike or backpack alone. Always let someone know you're going and a general idea of your itinerary. Wear good boots, don't stand in precarious positions to take selfies or awesome pictures. It puts others in danger to come get you. Don't put stupid stuff in front of others' safety.
Never hike 😊
You can make pictures/selfies if you want, but post them *after* you get home.
@@cs3k3why?
thats lame, i hike alone all the time
@@hilal_younusposting pictures of where you are can lead people to you, so waiting until you get home is safer
Leukotape is the real deal. Been using it for years when getting cuts and bruises while surfing. Holds up an entire session on bare feet while in the water. Amazing stuff
That's what makes camping and or hiking fun because the amount of improvising can make some exciting learning experience.
Taking as little as possible is an art.
I love when people say don't do this, but give alternatives. ❤
Thank you for the last one, super helpful
The REI air chair would be worth checking out, their flash sale it is $50, my lower back problems will never go without. Plus my lady likes pulling up beside me and reclining like an old couple :P
No ma’am, I will always bring my chair. I will leave a tent to bring my chair 😂
yall bringing chairs? i just sit on the first decent sized rock i see.
@@RobertBardwellso wat
It would be nice to find a tripod chair that also acts as a tripod, then you could have both.
@@RobertBardwell you sir should patten that and delete this comment. I’ll be expecting 10% royalties 😉
Prob the most practical short I’ve seen in months …
The chair part was garbage though
@@thereinthetrees_5626 Personal preference.
The one about the band aid is bs too. The tape will just leave adhesive on the wound and can rip the wound up. Total garbage advice
@@AlkalineGamingHD I can see no situation where you aren’t able to carry at half pound stool, to be able to make your life significantly more comfortable when you stop
You don’t have to bring a full ass folding chair
😂
Love you and love your dog and love your videos too and enjoy your camping trip too
my 1 pound rei packable chair was the best thing i’ve ever packed going backpacking. when i put the pack down after a long day i want to be able to sit back and relax and that’s something i can’t do with a sit pad. personally, the chair is an essential
I agree with you and I refuse to go backpacking without my chair now because the level of comfort and pain relief it can give it just so much but I think the difference is that women tend to have bigger butts (so more padding), less weight, less musscle so better posture and not as tight and sore after long days, and less strength means that it very well may be better for her to not bring a chair but for us it's a complete game changer
Never thought about hiking before but if I ever do I’ll keep this in mind 😂 😂
lol same, but nah i'd definitely bring a chair
To avoid blisters, I highly recommend using a walking insole from Superfeet and walking socks.
However, if the boots or walking shoes aren't fitted properly, then you're screwed anyway 😅
Nice! We really like out crazy creek sut pads because they are wide and have straps for back support. You can make your own dried toothpaste. Just put a few dabs around a piece of parchment paper and let it dry for a few days.
When you do the PCT you definitely quickly learn what you need and what you're shipping home or leaving behind. 😂
Love that you gave replacements for the items and why you made the switch.
Liquid bandaid is the best. Use it all the time for cuts in the restaurant I work in.
i, gonna cop myself one of those chaires for city walking cause its awesome to paint with. ive sat on the floor for years to paint and now im ready to be a bling superstar
chairs, pads, etc... I find a hoodie/sweater/towel can provide cushin just as well. Multiuse things are the best when trying to reduce weight.
Exactly, you're a smart man. Like my high school coach always said: "Keep it simple stupid!"
Thanks for the tips. I hadnt heard of toothpaste tablets. I'll have to give those a try. Here's a tip I learned recently....Do you see all those Mullein plants around you? The ones with soft, velvety leaves? I already knew they were good as toilet paper but I recently discovered a new use. Put the leaves in the bottom of your boot for added insulation and padding if needed. They work pretty good as a kind of sock if your other socks are wet or dirty.
I love my backpacking chair! Mine's 20 oz and when its pouring rain you don't always want to be on the direct ground
Hi, can you tell me what chair it is, where to find it and an approximate cost, please?
@@shanezurcher1787 The helinox chair zero is even lighter, but it's over $100.
Adding anti friction cream to your feet helps prevent blisters. This is especially helpful on longer hikes
As someone that has backpacked since the 80's, I can say she is spot on. Back in the old days we put toothpaste drops in the dehydrator. Leukotape is another one that was a game changer when it hit the hiking world. I also endorse gaffers tape for certain situations! Happy hiking!!!
Try moleskin for blisters and hotspots the stuff is absolutely Magic, coming from a trail builder.
I find mole skin used to work great but something changed maybe 5 years ago and it’s not a sticky. Maybe just me though?
Imo, duct tape is by far the best for blisters.
@@23chngeyou shouldn’t be keeping a dressing on for that long period regularly changing the covering is the only way to prevent infection on the trail.
I cut moleskin to fit around the blister,then cover with leuko tape.Sometimes I double up the moleskin, this keeps pressure off the blister. ✌🏼
Travel hammocks are the bees knees, weigh literally nothing and are entirely collapsible! Would highly recommend for any type of multi day hikes!
They are heavy, heavier than most light weight backpacking tents, and a faff to put up, useless in bad weather, no privacy for changing clothes, and nothing more than a gimmick !
-literally- not literally
-nothing- they do have mass
@@Tao_Tology- Lol, awful.
@@XOChristianaNicole Ikr? You'd think people would grow up a bit and stop using 'like, literally everything' hyperbole.
@@Tao_Tologybro do you seriously care that much?
I don’t bring anything to sit on… just a hammock for spontaneous naps which seem to happen a lot when I hike 😂
As a hiker and serial napper I think it was probably better for me not to learn that this is an option.
Thanks for good tips and advice! Sharing your good ideas and experience
As a Boy Scout who is going to go to Philmont in 11 months, this is very useful. Thank you! We are already preparing :)
The rest of this is good, but bring a chair. After 5+ miles with a 40 lbs pack you'll want a chair
Philmont is in my state! Be safe out there!
@@desert_moon Thanks!
Bad idea not to bring a chair to Philmont. Only a few more weeks! I'm bringing my chair. Tip: set your pack on the chair and like a shower cap, wrap it all with your pack rain fly. It will stay dry and off the ground.
@@nivlaimadayhey7698 I’m a little nervous. July 7-21.
I just carry whatever i want regardless of weight. Back and legs hurt at first but your body will get used to any stress you put on it by getting stronger.
you must be a young person.
There are limits to our body's ability to repair and strengthen. You will find those limits when you do the same physical motions every day for years.
At some point, its best to give muscle groups a break by doing different motions.
@Ordinary Tree it's been 20 years so far and I'm good.
@@slaygoblins you'll start feeling it around 25.
@@ordinarytree4678 press x to doubt.
@@slaygoblins my dude, I'm just giving you a heads up. Youth ends. Somethings gonna start hurting, even if youre in perfect shape. Most likely if youre tall itll be some part of your back. Could be your knees, wrists, shoulders. Depends on what exercises you do most.
Oh also while I have your attention, protect your neck, dont let people crack your neck ever. A chiropractor cracked my neck, gave me whiplash I think, and now I have tinnitus.
Keep fit, peace
I’ll never forget what my Outward Bound instructor taught me when I was backpacking as a teenager: “ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain.”
Can we talk about how beautiful the scenery is though? 😍
Make sure to bring bear spray so the bears can have a little spice with their meal. 😮
no way you disrespected my boy like that, I couldn’t hike without a camp chair
Even my heavy loadout for survival camping has a triangular chair seat! You make a small tripod and stick the three tops into each corner of the seat.
Wait your back isn’t supposed to hurt when hiking?? News to me lol I always do heavy weight camping.
Personally if you hike in a group(or are like a larger person) there isn’t much else to be done, I would struggle to eat personally on a ultralighters weight
@@Valiguss I’ll 6’5 and always go with my girl, I carry 2 peoples worth of stuff 😤
Absolutely beautiful!
Always remember, when backpacking ounces equals pounds and pounds equal pain 😅
And chairs equal comfort and rest for your back at the end of the day. Nothing like a camp chair!
That tape is actually super clutch. I'm gonna look that up right now. Hell ya
you can always bushcraft a chair and that can be done in most locations
Bush craft a chair every night for several weeks
I’ve owned my Crazy Creek chair for almost ten years and it is a must have item while backpacking
Love luekotape! I carry a stool now... much lighter, less than 1 lb. I'm old. I need somewhere to sit if we're staying overnight. I ditched the tent for weight savings instead, and use a 10x10 tarp, unless there's going to be bugs/mosquitoes. Acceptable trade off.
When on longer outings with just a tarp I use a mosquito net I have one that you use rope to put up and it’s perfect, also have one for my hammock. I don’t usually care abt bugs but it’s nice to not have em biting your face as you sleep.
@@lukeboyer4071 a net is probably helpful on my first trip hammock camping my face was getting attacked so I just put my hoodie on backwards and covered my face.
Where does one get/buy Leukotape?
What is luekotape?
@@marlenegold280I’m guessing Amazon
Agree on all these tips. Who carries a chair. That's what rocks are for 😂
I did a seven day portage trip. You should 100% bring a chair, my ass was basically bruised from all the logs I sat on and I wish I had one.
As a cat lover, the best equipment you can take with you on a long hike is a dog.
I’m 16 and I hiked in Philmont Scout reservation for 118 miles, and I definitely needed my camp chair.
Always remember this rhyme if you encounter a bear: if its black, fight back but if its brown, stay down
What if it’s a brown phase (cinnamon colored) black bear?
You’re probably better off saying, if it’s black fight back. If it has a shoulder hump then play dead chump
And if it is white?
@@kimyoung230 Don't bother. You're dead already.
@@r.a.28 🙂 Most places around black or brown bears recommend bear spray. Places with polar bears recommend, or require, rifles.
Or just carry a gun or safety whistle. Bears are (usually) frightened away by very loud noises.
i understand the whole “be lighter” but i absolutely cannot go without a chair
getting to camp after having a whole day of hiking, and setting up camp, a chair becomes a religious experience
I think shes talking about backpacking, ie carrying all your stuff with you for miles
@@owengee7415 i’m unsure what part of my comment made you think it wasn’t about backpacking, i think you missed the whole part about setting up camp
@@sethlmcwilliamsyeah chair is a must have haha
And there are better chairs half the weight of hers.
In the Army when we would go on our Rucks those foldable chairs are a god send when we have our short halts. Moleskin is also good for almost every injury
Bring Krazy Glue to seal up small cuts.
It can also be used to close up skin from popped blisters.
Bringing a folding chair along is the key to ultimate relaxation after a long journey. With its supportive backrest, it'll save your back from aches and pains compared to just a cushion. Trust me, sitting on a folding chair will make your trip way more chill and enjoyable.
I learned the hard way that my back is too messed up for me to not bring a chair. The pain relief I get from the back support is worth a chair over a sit pad any day.
A sit pad is a great alternative!
I started bringing a camp chair to save my back. Got tiered of sitting on the ground and my back and knees constantly hurting. I use the OneTigris folding camp chair.
That specific chair is a godsend in the wilderness.
Great advice! Especially #3
After reading a bunch of backpacking books, my load out weighed more than I did. Went to a backpack club and they all had a good chuckle and educated me on what's important and what's not.
You will feel every ounce after a multi-day backpack.
Rocks make really good chairs. They can be surprisingly comfortable
Sit pads are game changers, I carry 2 with me even when I just go for a walk with a friend so we can go to the park and sit on the ground :D