8 DO'S AND DON'TS for BEGINNER BACKPACKERS
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- Recently I took a couple friends backpacking for the first time and they had some great questions, and so I wanted to make a new video with some tips for beginner backpackers! This list has some do's and don'ts when it comes to preparing and going on your first backpacking trip! Get even more details on the blog here: amandaoutside.com/blog/7-tips...
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I took some friends on their first backpacking trip earlier this Summer. They had so many great questions about backpacking, so I thought I would make a video with some tips for beginner backpackers! Hope it's helpful. As always, thanks for watching. 💚 I appreciate you!
Did you have the mosquito, blackfly and tick problems which are present in the Northeastern Seaboard?
(Though not anymore in September)
I am just asking because I do not know about your area with regard to this.
Thank you :D
To tag onto #5 - I of course let my family know where i'm going, but I also write on a paper my first/last name, what I was wearing when I left, what time/day I started on the trail (also describe my dog who comes with me), and my emergency contact number. Just in case I'm off missing, I put that under the front seat of my car. A Forest Service ranger told me this!
Excellent advice!
Good tip!! 🙏
I do the same, but I put it on my front seat in an envelope
That is AWESOME advice!
Taking ownership of navigation is SO important, and one of the more frustrating parts of leading trips. I'll be sharing this with friends!
So true. I am a poor navigator, so I must remember this.
Being prepared is so key. You did a great job touching on some of things we may not think about as we're planning our trip. Thanks for the reminders!
My husband and I are experienced campers and when we bought a new tent we took it to a local park to practice setting it up and transporting it. It made our first trip with it go so much easier. AND we found out how giant it is!!
Yes, big tents are harder to set up, especially in windy conditions, and especially if you are alone ;-)
Great walk-through of getting out on the trail. Thanks so much!
I love your videos! You give such good practical information but make it fun to watch!
I know you said the list was not comprehensive, but adding a note about Leave No Trace Principles would have been a good idea.
Hi! I love watching your videos and getting advices and information. Thank you!
Great advice! With all the wildfires going on I would also add fire safety. Knowing what the fire/stove restrictions are in the area are before you go and being aware of how to properly put out a fire if you choose to start one. It’s so frustrating to come across an unattended fire, especially after seeing the devastation they can cause.
Great advice Amanda. I love your videos and your positive attitude. Love all of your easy food ideas too.
Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the food ideas. 😁 More to come!
Pretty cool video! Thanks Amanda 😊
Hello Amanda, thank you for sharing your 'backpacking' words of wisdom. I know that many will benefit from this vital information. All the best to you and Nick. Stay healthy. 🤗
I just started camping again after not camping for 30 years. I love your videos! Lots of great information and succinct. I'm toying with the idea of backpacking because I have friends that go, but I'm still on the fence. Starting off we'd do just over a mile walk to a primitive campsite at a state park, so we'd start off really small! I wouldn't have thought about cooking to the side, what a great tip! Happy trails!
Your videos are awesome! I love the tip about not sitting next to your stove, so simple but I wouldn’t have thought of that.
My favourite channel by far! 💛💛
Love what you're doing, it helps a lot! Thanks 😊
You are so welcome!
Hello my friend, great video. Perfect for all backpackers not just beginners. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Thanks Amanda. Loved this.
Subscribed last night. I'm new to hiking and backpacking, but have tent camped for years. Looking forward to going out for 10 mile loop down here in Houston, I'll overnight halfway through. I bought a hammock, looking forward to trying it out. As we have a problem with feral hogs here, that's probably a plus for the hammock, sleeping above ground!
I'm subscribed to several other hiking and bushcraft channels, and I like your shorter videos, please keep it that way. I'm busy, I'm a 911 dispatcher, working 12 hour shifts, and I just don't have time for long videos with lots of scenery shots, I just want the meat and potatoes. I know what the outdoors look like, I'm just looking for the information! Looking forward to following you in the future!
Awesome tips Amanda! The first thing I learned on my very first backpacking trip was to ALWAYS bring an extra pair of socks and chapstick. Nobody wants to hike in slushy, watery socks (from either splooshing in a river or braving a thunderstorm) and lips go chapped in a jiffy out there!
Yes I definitely like to bring an extra pair of socks and chapstick! I hate when my lips get sunburned!!
Great videos as always love your work 👍
Thank you!
Fantastic information. Thank you.
Thank you for the amazing content again. 😊
Glad you enjoy it! 🤗
This is the best backpacking wisdom that I've heard in years.
Hey! Great video! Thanks for sharing :)
Great video. Thanks!
... Love your video's ,, Alway's good solid information ... and the camp / trail meals are awesome ,, many new or different things to try ..... I've been hiking and backpacking for over 50 years and there often seems to be something I needed to add ,, delete or just change up ...
... excellent series of outdoor recreational or serious video's ,, I think the BEST hiking /trail creator on TH-cam ,, quality information and great content and scenery to go with them ,, Thank You ..
.. It seems that many people today think that with a tech devise and an app they skip the learning phase ,. in the outdoors learning can be fun .. as long as you don't get eaten by the bear or mountain lion ....
Love this thankyou.
I always kneel on one knee and the other foot on the ground when cooking same at fire pits (easier to show). That's what we teach at forest school too.
What ever GPS system you use please ALWAYS get used to a map and compass BEFORE you go out. Get familiar with it by knowing where home is and walking a short distance from home with it - go to the shops and back.
Then please ALWAYS bring them with you what ever other system you are using.
If you can, try and get the adventure/explorer waterproof maps too.
Whatever you think PLEASE ALWAYS TAKE THE FULL MAP(s) of where your going not just polly pocketed photocopies.
Nice Vid!! I would add:
1. Know the wildlife in the area and how to deal with them (and plants).
2. Know your 10 essentials and make sure they are covered.
:)
Thank you Amanda for tips. I didn't really think of boiling water far enough so no acident could happen. I will pay attention next time 😀
When you use a water sleeve in your pack and water hose, there's actually a benefit to pack your bag the same morning. I prepack what I can, which isn't a lot since I love using my quilts at home and they go in the bottom of my pack, and have the rest laid out to go in the bag's main compartment once I've settled my water.
Such good advice about being prepared for the place you are going. Funny, because I’m autistic I research the h*#@ out of everything, maps on my watch, places I’ve day hiked already, etc. Now the one thing that still stresses me out is not knowing exactly where I am going to make camp, meaning I know what lake I’m going to, but I don’t know what appropriate campsite will be available. I have to hope for the best and believe I will find a safe and beautiful spot to pitch my tent. Last weekend I hiked around the lake with my pack to find the best site (protected by trees, not in a low spot, my tent pointed the way it best handles the wind, far enough away from the water.) It looked level…but it wasn’t and that wasn’t apparent to me so it caused some minor problems. Best wishes to all of us campers…may our tent sites always be level! :)
Great tips!
Good tips, thanks
Great video 👍
Good advice about not relying on your group for navigation 👍I hike with walkie talkies so I can keep in touch with my group when out of cell service range. This is great if someone decides to leave the campsite or use the loo
Yes Nick and I recently got walkie talkies too!
i know it’s not the same as backpacking but your first tip even applies to boat camping. there are times where we feel the desire for a longer jaunt, but also times when a day trip meets all our needs and we don’t push it. also... along with your tip about packing when relaxed, i’ve found that when we are out on our trip, often things come up that would be super handy so i make sure to write it down so i don’t forget when prepping for the next trip 👍
Yes that's a great idea! I should have included that in the list!
amandaoutside i always think i’ll remember for next time but i never do 🤦🏻♀️😆
Watching this while its storming here in PA, and when it thundered on your video it thundered here haha was like surround sound.
One thing i learned early on was never underestimate a short day trip. I got lost in woods I thought I knew, ran out of food and water cause I thought, eh its just a short trip. Never again, i always over pack food and never go without my filter and knowing where water sources are.
That is such a great tip to keep in mind!
These are good tips. I've been doing this for 15 years and you're hitting all the high points. Only other thing I would add, is clothing. Many new backpackers don't dress accordingly. Blue jeans is not something I would wear, but something that doesn't like to catch barbs or briars. Also for the sake of animal protection. Less exposed skin means more protection from insects like mosquitoes and ticks but pants and or gators may be necessary if there snakes in the area. And lastly is to always carry insect repellent. Bugs can quickly ruin someone's experience in the woods and if it's their first time, a negative experience like that will make it more difficult for them to want to try it again. These are just my thoughts but over all I thought it was a good start.
I’ve started backpacking recently, sold everything and quit my job to start working at different National Parks. Also started a small channel to make videos of my adventures, planning a thru-hike of the PCT soon as well. Thanks for the tips and keep up the good work!
I love how the light over Amanda looks like a crown.
We have been day hiking for a few years now and started caving this year but next year we want to start backpacking. Thank you for these tips. I am hoping to get all my gear by next year but it is so expensive
I want to go cave backpacking
Hi, I’ve just started watching your videos and I’ve enjoyed what I have seen so far and I am looking forward to watching more when I get the chance. My question is what do you use to keep animals way from your food? If you have already gone over this can you tell me which video to watch please. Thank you, Jane
Awesome thnx great tips😊
Thank you!
Your suggestions were very informative and I greatly appreciate that!
Good advice.
I am just beginning getting into backpacking, buscraft and wilderness survival. I have done one failed attempt previous year and forgot all kinds of things and also injured myself taking a too heavy load. And those points you mentioned did go wrong. My core muscles and wrists are pretty weak and this will be the case for some others as well. Espacially young man seeing woman on youtube with heavy gear on their back if you're not use too it and haven't any muscle training you can easily have very nasty and painfull injuries by putting to much strain on your muscles.
Great info! Thank you. I learned some things here 👆💙
Tip #3 was me trying to figure out how to hang a bear bag for the first time at my campsite. Took me an hour and many many many tosses 😆
This would be a good video for Amanda to make! I’m curious how to prevent bears from wandering into your campsite
All excellent tips but for me the boiling water tip was an 💡moment. Thanks!
Excellent video.
I am not a beginner. I would consider myself intermediate.
Great tips. A lot of it is common sense, but we still need reminders. Great tip about the boiling water. If you get injured, there is no one there to help you, especially if you are on your own.
I would not be going with people less experienced than I am, though. I often go alone, or with people who have more experience than I do.
Cheers, Amanda! :D
I would add another safety tip for beginners:
Never change a gas cartridge in a closed room or near another ignition source (stove, lantern, candle, cigarette etc.).
If something goes wrong and a gas leak occurs, you will end up with a room full of explosive gas mixture or a flame thrower in your hand.
Especially the pierceable cartridges are dangerous in this respect.
Friends of mine burned down a whole tent with this technique, fortunately nobody was hurt...
And, of course, also do not handle flammable liquids in the vicinity of ignition sources.
Unless you want to get a Darwin Award ;-)
Thanks for the great tips I always find them very helpful as a beginner I'm doing a 19km circuit tomorrow witch is about 11 miles I always stretch before I go out on trail but I find i still get sore in the hip region the more I do the better my legs are getting but still seem to be getting sore in that spot for some reason just wounded if you have any tips that might help
Have you tried stopping after a couple miles to do some stretching? In other words, what about stretching halfway through the hike? I'm not a physical therapist, so I can only speak from personal experience, but for me I've noticed that tightness in one area sometimes leads to soreness in another area, so I like to stretch the hamstrings, quads, and glutes often. I'm sorry I could not be more helpful on this!
@@amanda.outside thankyou that is helpful so I much appreciate it I might try it next time I might stretch before I go and when I stop for a break maybe I need to add in more breaks too because I find i love being out on trail so much that I just go and go until I start to feel tired then I take a break maybe I need to take more small breaks but thanks again for your reply and help it's very much appreciated
@@thehikingnovice6474 You're so welcome! I hope it helps!
Great video, I keep all my emergency first aid items in a chest rig, it stays on me all day long and only comes off when I go to sleep. I couldn't imagine anything worse than have to remove a rucksack to reach for a plaster, ibuprofen or some Afterbite.
Where do you get water???
And how much water do you have to have for overnight backpacking?
Hi Amanda 🤗
Do you carry bear food protection?
Since in-person classes are on hold during the pandemic, are there any navigation tutorials on TH-cam that you would recommend for beginners?
Check out the channel Corporals Corner. He has a whole playlist on both basic and advanced navigation. Also the channel Coalcracker Bushcraft has navigation videos. Both men are survival/bushcraft instructers and have a few other videos that can help you pack lighter. For example, using #36 bankline instead of paracord, or making a body/hair rinse with pine needles and processing charcoal for both washing your body and brushing your teeth.
Do you think a 4 mile in and 4 mile out one night trip is a good first trip?
My biggest safety tip for Australia is to have plenty of water and sun protection, it gets really hot in the sun, even in winter...
You mean it’s not a good idea to pack at midnight a little tired drunk?! 😂
This is a great list 👍 I would also add to check the bug and animal situation in the area and prepare accordingly. Your clothing and gear may need to be tailored to the conditions.
Yes that's a great tip too! 😁
Any tips about bugs?
Can you take me and my family too,when in utah?
very nice very nice
What about restroom situation 🤔?
May I ask how tall you are
I'm a seasoned 45 year old man who hunts and fishes hard for a long, long time, , whoever thought I'd be happy to get advice from a young woman on the outdoors 😂 ,, thank you, I'm not very experienced on the actual backpacking camping, but me and my son's are trying that know
What do I do if I can’t get my sleeping bag to fit into my pack?
Most packs have straps at the bottom you can hang things from. Also you can put it in a compression bag to make it smaller. If neither of those work, then your bag is too bulky for backpacking. Check out the current labor day sales. Good luck!
Robert Clark my pack is a 65L and it was a gift since I can not afford to go out & buy one.
@@candyslife160 If your pack has a lit wich can be raised you can stuff it under there.
And don't take too much stuff!
65 liters should be more than enough. Check Darwinontrail and HomemadeWanderlust they have great info. ;)
In general I ONLY go outdoors with people that have a way around looking at the bigger picture I mean able to read a ''OUTBUST'' of information in a short period of time like #skills & #development so, I'd tend to stick with my #mightLIST instead of my #maybeFINDSlist to help me help them get me back into my comfort zone that's the kinds of advice from former #girlscouttropper I am as well as a person that went to wilderness survival school as a child & now fresh out my 20's that amount of lives I've like to think goes on even with the POOR environment changes happening has made an impact on previous generations even if that includes myself I'm located about 6 days north of every birch tree I FIND while #backpacking #traveling so that's my everyday carry COMMENT brought me here...... Thanks #ProCity
I got a tip for ya....ditch that 4 pound Osprey pack....lighter packs can be had for the same money or sometimes less.
I'm waaaay too much of a control freak to not know exactly where we are going😅 I hate having to rely on others for things like that
Hi Amanda you a beauty lil lady. Good video
I adore your video! Your video was suggested so I checked it out. Wanted to show support 💗 I run a channel too. If you could take a look that would be great! 💜
Wear bear bells. It helps bears find you.
9: Don't go to REI and spend a ton of money on silly gear.
10: Learn how to read a map and compass. Forget GPS. Paper maps never run out of batteries, weigh less than an ounce and are far cooler.
11: Don't count on cell service.
12: Don't bring your bluetooth speaker. Nobody, NOBODY likes your music or wants to hear it.
13: If you carried it in, carry it out. If you're making so much trash that you can't carry it out you've packed too much. I haven't been to a trail yet that has a staff for cleaning up after you.
14: Orange peels take YEARS to decompose. Don't throw them anywhere, pack them out.
15: No really, toss an orange peel in your back yard and watch how long it takes to break down.
16: Metal poles scrape up the rocks, tear up vegetation and make a lot of noise.
17: Leave No Trace. Pick up your trash, don't damage rocks or plants, don't pile rocks, don't leave graffiti, keep quiet once the sun goes down, keep your fire as small as possible and in a fire ring. Pretend you're a Navy SEAL being pursued through the woods. Don't give your pursuers any clues.
18: Seriously, learn to read a map and compass. Learn how to spot Polaris and how to find direction without a compass.