Backpacking South Africa: WHAT YOU NEED TO PACK (and some budget options that actually work!)

In this video I talk about what gear and clothes I take on an overnight hiking or backpacking adventure in South Africa. I also discuss a few budget alternatives that I have found work well.
#backpackingsouthafrica
#budgetbackpacking
#whatsinmybackpack

[@Sunshine-jy5le]

So happy I found your channel today 😊

[@idontcaremedia9507]

thanks ruth. appriciate the video

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ahg5853]

Another great video! Thanks 😊

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thanks!

[@ItsAStephanieB]

I LOVED the video. Thank you so much Ruth!!
You've mentioned quite a few things that I didn't think of.
Again, Thank you... 😊
Next for me... Saving up for a 3 season tent..

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a lot of fun hiking!

[@ItsAStephanieB]

@@RoughingItWithRuth I've just packed my backpack. Without food and a gas canister it's weighing in at 9kgs.

[@ItsAStephanieB]

Included in that is 2L of water.

[@Querenciatv]

Awesome Video! Thank you for sharing with us. Can't wait to see more 👍

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thank you!

[@zinhlemabena3530]

Thank you so much, it was very helpful. please keep them coming.

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thanks!

[@elizabethbalcomb6048]

Loved this Ruth...

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thank you!

[@elizabethbalcomb6048]

@@RoughingItWithRuth oh pray please tell where you got the 2cm thick sleeping foam

[@riyaadbhyat3725]

0.23 - it ended up being 27 minutes 😀😀😀
Great video, Thanks

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Yeah, total fail on the time management there 😂😂😂

[@craigoliver3923]

Thank you

[@bismarckmasangu3773]

Great video Ruth... What are the pants called? They look really good on you, I must say. Hope they make for gents too.

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

The ones in this video are Arcteryx. Unfortunately they eventually fell apart as I was wearing them so much 😅 I now have stretchy hiking pants from KWay.

[@tombrown6628]

Very complete kit!! How much does it all weigh less food and water?? Your son is adorable! Hope he is always so sweet !👍🏻👍🏻😷

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

Thank you so much 🤗 To be honest, I have never weighed my kit without food and water. I always hike in a group, so some things like the tent get split up a bit. With food and water, I usually carry somewhere between 11 and 13 kilograms.

[@ItsAStephanieB]

@@RoughingItWithRuth thanks Ruth, I didn't see this question or reply. No need to reply to mine posted later on.

[@taraturkington8229]

Thanks so much for this, Ruth, I found it really helpful. What camera equipment do you use?

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

I mostly used a GoPro Hero Black 7 while hiking in this footage, but I now also use a point-and-shoot Sony RX100 Mk7 to supplement the GoPro footage.

[@RobertvdSpoel]

Try the first ascent helio tent

[@RoughingItWithRuth]

I've actually never tried the First Ascent tents (I own so many tents that I feel bad buying more!)