Top 5 Backpacking Tips I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me
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- I've made a lot of mistakes in life.
Luckily for me, most of them have to do with backpacking. So I'm here to tell you the top 5 things that I wish someone had told me when I first started out.
Have any tales of woe or mistakes that you've made? Leave a comment down below!
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One awesome tip I picked up on going #2 in the woods is to dig the hole well before you need it. Dig it at night, that way it's ready for you when you get up in the morning. It's much easier to dig a hole under "non-stressful conditions" as well.
Great tip! Planning ahead is never a bad idea...just make sure others know where you dug the hole I suppose ;)
I'm gonna try that for sure. Also gives me something to do during the boring "in camp" time before bed
As it was said by the ancients;
"Dig thy cathole _before_ thou preparest thy Chili-Mac."
Totally opposite. I dig the hole with a stick after I poop in the woods. Idk. Usually I have to go so bad after I found a good area. I can't wait😉
Genius. Thanks for sharing! I'm going for my first solo overnight soon (first camp since I was about 10 lol) and this'll come in handy!
1:33 Long intro ends.
1:00 actually, where he starts talking about pack size.
Doin the lords work
Thanks
ah, thanks
Patience my son..
This is what I learned over the years. The size of your pack doesnt matter. How the pack fits is what matters. Also dont think you have to fill the pack up, if you have some left over space, that is OK. My pack is rather large and looks empty in the summer/short hikes, but it is stuffed in the winter/long hikes. If you have a pack you cant wait to throw off at every break. your trip will not be a good one. If you have a pack you can wear all day, you have a winner. BTW have a professional fit your pack until you learn how to do it yourself. Learn map and compass. Nothing is scarier than being lost and nothing is more of a bummer than having to backtrack. No matter how bad the day is, if you have a good place to sleep (tent, bad, pad) you can face the next day refreshed. Learn some back country first aid. The general first aid is worthless for back country use. Get a good quality stove and learn how to maintain it and fix it if need be. A trip is shot if you cant melt snow or cook your planned meals and it really sucks when you get home and realize all you needed was a new o ring and the stove would have worked. Know the water sources and plan on filtering every drop. Fluids shooting out either or both ends is a miserable trip. Get a good filter and know how to use it. Blisters suck. Stop sooner rather than later to take care of hot spots on your foot. Learn how to deal with blisters and how to avoid them. A boot that fits with your preferred sock routine sounds easy but usually takes a lot of trial and error. Dont plan on breaking the boot in as usually it is the boot that will break you in. Experiment with different food. not every meal has to come from a dehydrated pouch. Most importantly, pay attention to other backpackers and dont be afraid to ask questions. Just take what they say with a grain of salt because in backpacking nothing is one size fits all so what works for some just might not work for you at all. Lastly, never lose sight over why you are out backpacking in the first place. It doesnt matter that others can go farther each day or have 10k dollars of gear. That is them and they have their own reasons for being out. Get what works for you and what makes you happy, and you are ahead of the game.
that is AWESOME sound advice. ty
Wow thankyou for this.
Wow! This is a good comment
Thank you for the great tips
You, sir, have done well since you left the block you grew up on!
One of my favorite backpacking meals has been a can of salmon (similar to tuna, and make sure you get one that doesn't require a can opener) combined with instant potatoes and instant gravy
Oh yeah. My first pack was a bargain cave special at Cabelas. It was ~10lb, 80+ liter pack, pockets galore. And I filled it with a 7lb tent, 5lb sleeping pad, 6lb sleeping bag, and all kinds of accessories. My first few trips were incredibly scenic but physically miserable. Oh I wish someone would told me there was a better way. But I didn’t know other hikers and I wasn’t a TH-camr like I am today. I’m glad for Eric and other resources!
Lots of good advice. However, cotton has a time and place. Decades of experience backpacking in Grand Canyon and desserts taught me a light colored, long sleeve cotton shirt is life saving when kept damp. Acts like an air conditioner!
This is true. I backpack in cotton in the desert for this reason. But I see lots of people taking cotton into the backcountry in situations that could become dangerous and they just don't know.
Awesome video, thanks. "Cotton kills" is always something to remember and literally true in the outdoors. The only tip I'd modify is the sleep tip. It's not limited to sleep. This goes for every part of your daily life not just camping. Don't skimp on anything that connects you to the ground. Sleep gear, shoes, tires, etc. It seems anything in this category just makes life miserable if not done right.
This is a GREAT tip
For my solo wilderness survival overnight in the Escalante Canyon, I was a terrified college student. Our professor made sure to tell a lot of stories about mountain lions tracking people thru the wilderness to their sad and grisly demise before he sent us off on our Vision Quest, required to finish the course with credit. I set up my tent next to a large bush at my back and thot I was safe, but all night there were rustling, and cracking and creaking, and scurrying sounds and weird chirping! . I was scared to death and thot a mountain lion was right outside my tent. I couldn't sleep all night. When I came out in the morning, I discovered that the bush was full of hundreds of little lizards about the size of skinks! And it was the lizards chirping, rustling, jumping and creaking the branches that had scared me so badly. They were really cute, and I felt so DUMB!! Two summers ago I made the same mistake at Whatum Lake, Oregon, setting up in front of a big bush to protect me from bears. Bears were not the problem in the morning! My tent was covered in ticks! and so was the bush! Be sure to set up an hour before dark! If you have to move, you have time to do that.
Oh man, that's...funny. But what a great lesson from experience!
So in other words your professor wasn’t a teacher, but instead a sadistic person in a suit. Why on earth would you purposely frighten your students? As they say...”people who can, do and people who can’t, teach” 👎🏽
@@meinthewild there are also teachers who did. Not all teachers are bad, mate.
Women should just stay home, safely in their element
@@Mabaz They are ALL slackers in my opinion, living off the gov'ment and unions. The free market develops the true leaders of this country! Example.....all democrats, they do not have any understanding of being self reliant
A large pack under filled is more comfortable than a smaller pack over filled.
All packs have a weight that is too much for them.
The shape of what you put in is important.
I have a pack designed to carry a water bladder. It is very uncomfortable with the bladder as the bladder changes the shape of the pack.
It is better with a water bottle.
My biggest mistake was having zero backpacking experience and hiking John Muir trail for 55 miles in 4 days carrying a 55lb pack. I packed too many clothes. Gear was too heavy etc. for example...I now have a 28 liter pack that holds all my gear and can get me through a weekend including food. And that’s with a 2 man tent and not an ultralight one at that haha. I could probably get my 28 liter to last me 5 days including food if I changed my tent and sleeping pad to more compact options. I learned to go light first and ask yourself if some other comfort items are worth it
That's impressive! Nice work and nice learning curve. If you can get what you need in a 28 liter bag that's incredible.
Helpful tips! My sense is that backpacking will continue to grow in popularity when people are looking to be active but are less likely to do team sports or attend large gatherings. Backpacking sounds like the perfect solution!
Especially with the corona
@@professorwikipedia2115 it's a scam
I've learnt by a few falls the importance of having trekking poles.
I've only done day hikes without. With a pack and some hard worked knees I dont think I'd like backpacking without having extra support. when I dont need them, I tie them to my pack, better than a long downhill or section of soft ground without them. O need those knees for 25 more years of work.
What do you look for in affordable/budget quality trekking poles? (I'm a newbie.. Only doing day hikes atm. Slowly putting together quality, budget finds.)
@@frugalmum7943 lightweight, strong, adjustable. I use ski poles they're very lightweight, and strong, but don't adjust.
@@Diddley_Squat thankyou. :)
What trekking poles would you recommend for mountain hiking ?
Instead of picking a too big pack i picked too small. 40l pack over packed was the worst mistake ive made. The damn thing didnt carry the weight at all and pretty much destroyed my shoulders and back. Also i had way too thin sleepingbag and every morning (around sunrise) i woke up freezing. The good thing about that was i got on the move early and reached my destination well before anyone else was on the campsite lol
Yeah, a good mindset makes a big difference.
Great video! My recommendations: 1) get a good rain poncho, if it really really rains then your feet will get wet no matter what boots you have, just make sure the poncho keeps your backpack dry. 2) lie on the ground without a mattress bedore placing your tent. That way you can easily feel if there are shitty rocks/bumps. 3) bring a small pillow, it's no luxury. 4) eat/drink something warm every night, it really lifts the spirits
So ridiculously on point.
I’m learning so much from your videos! Trek on with more subjects such as the use of hiking poles, the truth about cougars and bear safety, how to grow into a more experienced hiker and backpacker. I’ve been hiking for four months now averaging 20-25 miles a week on moderate to difficult trails, female, live in the PNW and am in my upper sixties. I love experiencing what I call, “discovering nature’s treasures!” Thank you for such interesting brilliantly communicated videos!
Aww thanks so much Jas! I really appreciate your comment. Glad you are learning! Sounds like you're really getting after it. I love to hear that! Thanks for the video ideas. I'll keep em comin'!
Just great information thanks.
Really appreciate the sleeping and clothing tips. Thanks from Northern Alberta.
Glad you like them!
Great video fella
Always very informative for all types
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All these are right on!
Good advice! Lessons are learned from EXPERIENCE!!
Well... he "experienced" all these things until someone told him otherwise (some he said for over 10 years!)... So it's also good to learn from others as well and hopefully never "experience" the bad...
Such a good video man! Thank you so much for this information!
Purchase your sleeping and cook system 1st, then get your backpack and build it from there. It was a great way to dial in my pack without having extra space.
A solid method!
For sleeping in the woods I use a INVOKER 3'' Memory Foam Self Inflating Camping Mat. Its like having a memory foam mat and a blowup air mat in the same package. The foam inflates the mat once you open the valve and once fully opened you can close the valve and it acts like air matress. Its very nice for sleeping on the ground but due to the price 80 bucks, its bulk (not overly heavy), and the bit of a pain in the ass to pack back up its well worth it if you want a rich full nights sleep. If I am going on long hikes over several days I leave it behind with the tent and opt for a double nested hammock from grand trunk, underquilt from onetigris, and a 14 point hammock rain fly.
Always informative. I understand your a Colorado native.
I’m going on my 8th backpacking trip tomorrow! I’m rlly excited I love backpacking so so much and tysm for these tips 😊
Making plans for my 1st backpacking trip this summer...
Thanks Eric, ❤ the show
Heck yeah! Let me know how your first trip goes!
How did it go?
Nice vid bro!! Great camera work!!!
Great information. Thank you.
You're welcome!
This was very helpful. Actually, most of your videos are very helpful to me.
Can't thank you enough.
I wish you could list your tips in writing as well, visuals ie writing on top of vids are really informative
nice vidéos Eric, really like you simple and wise tips about mistakes and great ideas you share with us. Thanks buddy, found you by mistakes but now I one of your new subscribers.
Very helpful.. pack light and essential.. great video
Glad to hear it!
This was helpful! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video!
You're welcome!
See me and my boyfriend are going on a blading and longboarding trio and I'm trying to keep in mind a way to have our necessities but also travel light.
For starters we're gonna have a medium travel bag, and a skating backpack that holds the skates and the board for when we're walking. But we're worried about keeping it all dry while it's raining even from moisture in the air
I've taken a mate into hiking lately , I said if you're hurting on the hike or in doubt just stop , get on top of the issue before it ruins your trip.
Great video
I've already taken my first " poop" in the wilderness! Also I have seen a video, or two on the subject, and I was super successful with it. Great videos Dude! I am blessed to have come across your channel. Have a great day. With love, and respect. Wes Sept
No cotton, I hadn’t thought of that but it seems so essential to know, I was just about to buy a box of cotton socks hahah, so thank you!
Great vid
The worst mistake I made starting out was pitching my tent in a low spot. I woke up about 2 or 3 in the morning freezing cold, wet, and with a flooded tent. Then I got to pack all my wet gear and hike out. Most of my stuff was cotton and much, much more heavier, my pack must have weighed 80 pounds. I never did that again. Back in the 80’s lightweight gear was very expensive and not always easy to get. There was literally no second hand gear available. Each year I would replace one or two pieces with upgraded gear until eventually I had the best I could afford. That’s when gear lust hit, every year when Backpacker magazine’s gear guide would come out. I still remember when Gortex came out and how unbelievably expensive it was, Gortex had to wait. I have loads more stories to share another time perhaps.
Doing a 200 mile hike in the UK next week. Wish me luck!
It took three trips to realize my feet problems were from my socks. I went form cotton to darn tough wool with injinji liner socks and have never had another blister or issue. Wish someone would of told me that years ago. The next one is 1 layer on top is worth 2 layers under you. I swear by my XTherm sleeping pad. Finally, less is more. If you didn't touch an item the whole time out on your trip (minus first aid, etc.), don't take it on your next trip. Great video!
Right on! Learning to not have foot problems is a big deal! We're all constantly learning. Thanks so much!
I give Injinji's to my friends for gifts. They are great for battling blisters
Great tips! Would have been nice to have some links below for suggested items! Hoping to find in another video. ❤
I’m seeing that bushcrafters and backpackers have similarities but in many ways are quite different!
True!
Bush crafters are more equipped for everything except making a lot of miles quickly. Backpackers don't "make" a camp we just set up camp. I believe both are set up for a long term survival situation, but in different ways. I don't know how to survive, or bushcraft just speculation. I'd like to learn.
... and thru hikers are yet a whole other species ,, ultra-lite ,, high miles and don't know what a rose smells like ... always crunching and often with cold wet feet ...
u make great points ty 4 ur vid
almost 20 years of watching all the vids (and books) on off grid or survival... and almost non of it is practical or cheep. i live off grid now for 4 years and the shock of learning that youtube ppl are selling something. with that said, is it off grid or sustainable if you have to buy something. short term survival is all i ever see on youtube.
Thanks Eric, I have watched your videos for a couple of years now...always very helpful.. Thank you for great stuff..
Well thanks so much! Glad you've enjoyed them!
I am with 45 years of hiking/climbing and 28+ years of wild camping experience. The technology of the equipment changed a lot and I am lightweight today comparing the situation some decades ago... but there it is one permanent problem which I can't overpass: water. My prime destinations are karst, limestone Alps, steep slopes... and my average/work-related hikes are 2-3 nights, that's 9l of water or 9 kg of the additional weight to my backpack weight. I am watching and listening to thru-hikers boasting with their lightweight but nobody considers the weight of the water. Someone needs 3 l of water/day to survive without the damage... now imagine the one week of the hike in the area without the water... starting with 21 kg + gear weight, ... there are not always easy trekking "highways" as AT or similar... (?)
Are you saying there are zero water sources? Multiple days with zero water refills would be incredibly hard. I backpack in the desert where water is unreliable. I am accustomed to hauling 4-6 liters of water between water sources, which is pretty rough. I don't know how I would realistically haul 3 days worth of water without my knees crumbling.
@@BackpackingTV With multiday trips, I solve water supply by finding the snow remains in the shadow pots. The limestone area is a problem as there are no streams with fresh water.
@@BackpackingTV ... but without it ,, they surely will ... when that's the way .... you find the will ...
I think even that pack size you recommend is too big unless you're winter camping. If you just pack what you need, a 45 l pack is good for 4 or 5 days in most places, especially if you are going with others and can share some gear.
That's awesome if you can backpack comfortably in a 45 liter pack. I love it. Some people really enjoy going as light and minimal as possible. I like a few comforts. Therefore a slightly larger pack is good for me.
Do you have a video for summer backpacking? I'm planning a backpacking trip through Colombia next summer. Love your vids!
there are a lot videos
Very informative! I suppose the deeper issue is not that we weren’t told in our younger days, but if we had been told, would we have listened? 😁
Funny enough, I actually did that backpack mistake. First backpack was a Berghaus Cyclops II Atlas (90l main pack + 2x 10l sidebags) ... yikes. My 2nd backpack was a Berghaus Centurio 40. Which is a stretch for beginner due to size, it's heavy for the size and the hip belt isn't padded ... again: yikes.
I’m using a regular Jansport backpack so I hope this video still helps 😬
I like this guy!!
Me too! Thanks! 😂
Show!!👏
Nothing to do with backpacking but relevant, my grandfather told me there a really only two thing you need to buy right and spend good money on, good boots and a good bed, your always in one of them!.
haha well said!
Liked and subd, I am getting ready to start backpacking. Thanks for the info.
Excellent! Where you going first?
@@BackpackingTV Todd Lake , near bend Oregon, I want to test my gear before going on a longer trip. Todd lake is less than a mile from the parking lot. I have been on one trip years back to Snag lake in Lassen National Volcanic Park in 1996.
I'm a fly fisherman and my trips will focus on the water I want to fish. I want to figure out a portable floatation that I can pack into alpine lakes.
@@jamesmccreery250 .. most alpine lakes are not very large and you can cast plenty far from shore or down the shoreline ... belly boats ,thermal waders (water temps can be just off ice out ) flippers ,etc. add extreme weight ,, but doable for a one mile hike .. but added to an overnight pack/camp set up may rethink the second trip...
Awesome Video 👏
Thank you!
I really prefer my bigger pack. I agree with everything else though. :)
I agree too
Hike Your Own Hike!
most people aren't in good enough shape to carry those loads, some can.
love it. if I get a chance to listen to some music when on my hiking trips I always choose music like Delta Parole or Guns N Roses, the rawness is the best with nature.
... on trail ,, with earbuds ...I hope ..
Love the shirt :). What brand is it from?
I would recommend renting gear for beginners to give them a chance to see if it's really for them....if not then they haven't paid a lot of money for gear etc
I was young and foolish once lol; and had an external frame pack, food; roll of toilet paper and jeans and a T-shirt - hit the trail loaded down with way more than anyone should bring....had a great time
No whoah everything is high tech....pushin' 60 and have learned to go light weight....bought really great mattress therm max plus a quilt and sleep so well in the back country....
So important to buy good quality gear that will last a long time....it's been great getting back out there again!!!
Thanks for your comment, Lori! Borrowing or renting gear is a great idea before investing, definitely. Glad to hear you're still out crushing it!
I like to go big in my backpacks because I'm an urban explorer so I carry a full sized Laptop on top of a Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, 2L Water, Some clothes etc. etc.
I have a 75L Osprey Farpoint Trek and it works really well. Also if it's Winter you have to include winter clothing, Puff jacket and other stuff so don't try to go small and err on the side of caution. It's better to go too big and strap it down, than go too small and have to return the backpack.
I admit it's a luxury to have multiple backpacks and I see you're logic. ✌️
Learn to set up your tent while raining before you go to the backcountry
If some water us coming in your tent, put your feet portion of your sleeping inside your backpack so it does not get wet
I made the huge backpack and cotton clothing mistake. Now I have a zpacks Arc blast and wear synthetics. Man, what a difference. I'm still dialing in my pack to this day.
It'll never end too! We're all still dialing in our packs and will keep on tweaking and changing.
@@BackpackingTV absolutely right
I bought the biggest backpack for my first trip and I stuffed it to the brim. I was carrying easily over 25kg. And most of the weight consisted of whole meals in a can. Those cans ussually weight around 400g each and I packed like thrice as much food as I actually needed. Yeah those were the days.
Cotton is GOOD in the Australian outback.
yeah, for dry places cotton is fine.
battery pack, rechargeable headlamp. Buy the right footwear, trainers and sneakers won't do it. Always bring two extra pairs of socks. Remember to include down booties for very cold weather. A good sleeping bag (be sure the temperature rating is for comfort, not transition or extreme measures). Sleeping pads have thermal insulation ratings. No inflatable pillows for cold weather.
Nice tips, Eric. I like that it's simple and gets to the point. Cotton seems to be a big no no - it keeps coming up in other videos.
What are those cool blue & red shoes you're wearing btw / And are they water proof? They look pretty slick 👟👟
Thanks! I think you might be talking about my Vasque low cut boots. I don't remember the model name, but no, they were not waterproof. They're nice shoes for desert hiking though!
@@BackpackingTV Thanks - yeah those look right 👍🏽 I need to get some trail runners! I hike a lot but I'm not a big fan of the boots.
I had a group trip in collage with a guy who was 6'9" and as a poor collage student he couldn't afford any trail clothes so he went in his sneakers and jeans. after multiple trail crossings his jeans were literally frozen solid (this was in early March) and his shoes were ice blocks.
That sounds very not fun!
I absolutely made the mistake of getting a giant pack for my first solo trek. I used it just the one time and never again.
Glad youtube suggested your channel. Subbing now and plan to catch up. Thank you for sharing.
Ha ha with the cotton. I remember when it was “cool” to ski in denim and gaiters.
Until fairly recently, everyone wore cotton, you just had to bring more clothes to change when you get cold. People did all these things, long before there was polyester.
@@ernststravoblofeld I still use cotton T-shirts. Avoid getting cold by changing into a new T-shirt every longer stop and pray that you can manage to dry enough of them each day to keep going. I have tried synthetics, merino wool, random sports-ware. But nothing is as comfortable as cotton.
@@timonix2 Hard to beat cotton for comfort or price. But I do really like being able to rinse out some polyester clothes and wear them almost immediately. And in cases where hypothermia is a real possibility, I'm willing to sacrifice a lot of comfort. But in most common conditions I wear cotton stuff, or some mix. You just need to know what you are about.
... For the right "Ski-Bunny" it was Cooler to ski in a Bikini .. lol...A lot Cooler !! ..
I have a 70 liter Gregory and it is perfect size
That's awesome!
Can someone explain the benefit of a hip belt on the short backpacks that locks above your belly button? Is it weight distribution? Or is it just to stop shifting?
I’m actually one of those guys that buys my packs way too big. However, my answer as to why is that it gives me the option of packing in a lot of water, and I never attach anything to the outside of my packs. Rather, everything goes inside and I prefer that much more. The only downfall with a very large pack, in my opinion, is the weight of the pack itself.
I hear ya, I do like having the option of carrying big when the adventure calls for it. But you gotta be careful not to overpack!
@@BackpackingTV Oh for sure. I guess the good news is, if it’s water, at least it only has to get carried once. 🙂
6:40 where is this kind sir?
Hello we hope all is well we have not seen any new content from you for 4 months we hope all is good ? Many blessing my friend Love and Light Sarah and Glenn
Before you set out do a double check or your supplies… it sucks going on a two day trip and your food is in the car…. Only to be realized after you are well committed….
What kind od sock do you recommend?
Generally any wool sock that isn’t too fluffy, as in not too much cushion or too warm. I like mid weight wool socks from Darn Tough and Grip6.
@@BackpackingTV got it! Thanks
The First backpack I bought was a 300e 85l that I used 2 times than forgot it in the cellar 😞
Is it still alive down there?
#1......Don't buy a 50 inch wide quilt if you're a tent camper.
It's much more efficient to carry the extra Down that a wider quilt offers, rather than 3 useless pad straps.
Disagree on Pack size since a larger pack packed to 60-70% allows extra space if you need to break camp in a hurry and peace things looser if damp or wet. I’d rather have space I don’t need than no space I do need and the extra 10-20 litres weighs mere ounces.
What do you guys recommend for sleeping pads?
I recommend an air chamber mattress with r-value over 3. I've had great luck with Sea to Summit and Thermarest.
... For cooler season , Nemo Tensor Alpine ,, warmer season Nemo Tensor insulated ...
Lifestraw changed my water fears forever
3 months hitchhiking Europe: 20 L.
18 months hitchhiking China and SE Asia: 20 L and an umbrella.
7 nights in Greenland: 40 L.
Winter adds puff only.
What y'all carrying?
1. Wearing a rugged and heavy bombproof leather boots...that's a difference between a comfortable and miserable hiking...and also fight with blisters.
2. Sacrifice comfort and safety for lightweight backpacking . Leave your full med kit and your camping chair or warm tent and extra clothes in home
3. Forget that quote : you know more you less to carry. It's not about "backpacking" .hike your own hike and enjoy the nature. For example I'm a medium torso guy but I always have problems with my shoulders so I choose a bigger backpack to send all weights to my hips also a bigger backpack good for hunting and game gatherings...
Hey buddy, on your first tip, I was thinking I'd need bigger than a 65L because I wanna get all my stuff in one bag, including tent, sleeping bag and mat, do you do that or somehow attach them to the outside of your bag? Or should I get a bigger bag to fit it all in?
You can attach them to the outside of your bag with D rings :)
@@jellybean4211 j'no wot.....I never thought of that. I've been thinking there must be a type of bag where u can attach the sleeping bag, but yeah, D-rings, like them rock climbing clip things.
Wow, thank u, u may have changed my life. ✌🏼
@@jellybean4211 ohhh absolutely
Hey! Great video! Thanks for sharing :)
I bought (teton 3400 explorer backpack with internal frame) and it had never let me down
Heck yeah! Great purchase!
I have the wrong pack, did exactly what you said. It just doesn't work like I thought
Wrong sized pack? Tell me more.
@@BackpackingTV it is almost exactly like you said word for word. I have a massive pack because I thought I don't have to fill it up. I thought I could use it for overnight trips aswell as week long trips but how wrong I was. Nothing works like i thought.
@@danw8012 .. Just take out the kitchen sink ,, cast iron skillet and Dutch oven and you will be fine ... oh yeah ,,, half the beer ....
Had a 60L. Had kids. Now I'm the family mule with the 85L. Still, I see people buying 60s and strapping half their gear to the outside. I like everything in the pack myself.
Clean packs are a delight! Family mule, haha!
I have some disagreement here with synthetic clothing over cotton. For me, a combination of the two materials work best. Pure synthetics are very uncomfortable on my skin, feeling overly warm and irritable. I don’t know, maybe I purchased the wrong type of synthetics.
I don't see extras for good sleep as luxuries. For me they are essentials.
Of dammit I just bought an 80l pack as my first.
I was guna skimp on my pad but won't now.
Actually all these tips were very relevant to me.
Thanks alot!
1) Don’t get too big a pack too soon. 50-65L is probably good for most people.
2) Don’t skimp out on a cheap or poor quality sleeping pad, sleep quality makes camping much better.
3) Take some time to learn how to poo in the woods, so it doesn’t intimidate you.
4) Take good food! Enjoy it! Learn how to cook well out of a pack.
5) Don’t wear cotton.
The big 5 right there!
Wonderful video Eric. We should all be raised wearing merino wool socks and thermal underwear... 😉
I learned the hard way as well.
With the ultralight trend upon us, I have been saving and buying a little bit of gear/ kit at a time... a lighter weight is easier to endure during the hike part of the day, so long as it’s comfortable when you need to rest/ sleep.so I test a little bit of gear at a time
Thanks Michael!
TLDR:
#1: have decent gear
#2: you can poop
…got it