Beginner's Guide to Solo Backpacking: Essential Gear and Setup for Your First Adventure
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День томуIn this video, we'll cover the essential gear a beginner needs to know about, and the gear you'll need to pack for your first trip. We'll go through each item, explaining why it's important and how to choose the right one for you.
We'll also share our recommended backpacking setup, which weighs only 15 pounds! This includes a lightweight tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, cooking gear, water filtration system, and more.
Whether you're planning your first backpacking trip or just looking to upgrade your gear, this video has everything you need to get started. So grab your backpack and let's hit the trails!
📺 SLEEP SYSTEM VIDEO
• The Best Sleep Backpac...
📺 MOM'S BUSH KITCHEN SERIES
• Mom's Bush🌿Kitchen Set...
📺 CHOOSING A DOWN JACKET
• Comparing 3 Down Jacke...
📺 HOW TO CATCH FISH BACKPACKING
• Ultralight-Idiot Proof...
🎒 BACKPACKING LOAD OUT
Osprey Stratos 34 Backpack: geni.us/OspreyStratos34
Nemo Disco 15: geni.us/Disco15Mens
Nemo Hornet Tent: geni.us/NemoHornet
Nemo Tensor Insulated: geni.us/InsulatedTensor
Sea to Summit Down Pillow: geni.us/AerosDownPillow
Jetboil Zip Stove: geni.us/JetBoilZip
Exped Widget Pump: geni.us/ExpedWidget
Dry Bags: geni.us/SilDryBags
Sawyer Water Filter: geni.us/WaterFilterSystem
Garmin In Reach Mini: geni.us/GarminMini
Black Diamond Headlamp: geni.us/BlackDiamondHL
Ultralight Med Kit: geni.us/ULMedKit
Blister Kit: geni.us/BlisterKit
Culo Clean Bidet: geni.us/CuloCleanBidet
Tent Pole Splint: geni.us/TentPoleSplint
Fire Starter: geni.us/FireStarterGel
Trowel Tool: geni.us/TheDeuce2
Utility Cord: geni.us/Paracord
Spork: geni.us/Utensils
🎣 FISHING
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👕 CLOTHING
HOKA Speedgoat 5 Shoes: geni.us/SpeedGoat5GTX
Patagonia Nano Puff Down Jacket: geni.us/PatagoniaNano
REI Mid Layer: geni.us/reimidlayer
REI Sahra Convertible Pants: geni.us/SaharaPant
REI Sahara T Shirt: geni.us/SaharaTShirt
Smartwool Intraknit Base Layer Bottoms: geni.us/reimidlayer
REI Moreno Wool Socks: geni.us/REIMorenoSocks
REI Everyday Boxer Briefs: geni.us/REIeverydayBoxers
REI Fleece Beanie: geni.us/REIfleecebeanie
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0:00 Intro
1:08 Backpack
1:33 Sleeping Bag
2:06 Tent
3:00 Sleeping Pad
3:22 Pillow
3:33 Cook System
4:12 Clothes
5:40 Charging
6:04 Food Storage
7:29 Water Filtration
9:45 Accessories
10:58 Pooping
11:44 Utilize Compartments
12:14 Navigation
12:31 Med Kit
13:24 Fishing
@lavalandhawaii5998 Рік тому
I also always bring a couple Ziploc bags for trash to pack out and a kitchen garbage bag that I can put over my pack in the event of sudden rain. A good idea if you are rolling with down. I also bring a Frog Togs rain jacket for myself, it's cheap, light, and is good if you encounter a chilly wind.. Great setup!
@thewolfethatcould8878 Рік тому
So...I have never hiked but just the afternoon type of thing. Something is telling me that this is in my near future. Well, atleast I dream of it. I sure do miss Idaho. Thanks for this video, I hope one day I can look back at This Day and say, "Might that be the day it All changed?'. Guess time will tell, but I thank you for your videos. Have a great weekend!
@Panda_trax 6 місяців тому
Thank you for making this content! Straight to the point video! Thanks again
@xmoogoox Рік тому
Did a trip with Jon and this kit is perfect: lightweight and complete
@HikingwithGus Рік тому
I hate the Sawyer bag! CNOC is what I use. In fact I have boatload of the Sawyer bags I have never used. The Jet-boil is appealing, however, if you are ever in a situation where you run out of fuel, or the temps are too cold for the butane stove you can always use a regular pot and a fire to cook you food, which you can't with the jet-boil pot. Good vid as usual Jon!
@kayleeson509 Місяць тому
Thanks for the tips!
@lshn8457 2 місяці тому
nice setup, very helpfull and simple, cheers!
@lyz1636 Рік тому
cool video, will be taking some notes!!
@clausfriishansen2247 Місяць тому
Great video - having not hiked for 15 years I'll restart this summer. Going solo and being old(er) also requires me to reduce from the 40lbs on the back then... :) Thanks for the re-inspiration - can't wait to start buying the required stuff.....
@davbradley23 7 днів тому
Go hiking with the proper footwear, too. Went hiking in my Ariat work boots. Talk about a work out. Stopped every 2 or 3 minutes gasping for air. 😂
@chrisrobb8456 3 місяці тому
Cool thanks for sharing. I think I want a pillow and smaller sleeping set up, when I'm out with the girl, her bag is all sleeping gear only so it's not so heavy. I think I need to start upgrading that seeing yours.
@exrhodie1234 3 місяці тому
OK, saw the sleeping pad thanks.
@Handleyocandleghee 2 місяці тому
great video dude, ive just got sucked into the idea of doing this so im going to jump on my motorbike and see where i end up, video reminded me of a few things i nearly left without
@bk12gage 23 дні тому
mate this is a dream of mine motorbiking and doing this bro
@Campinginthejungle-vietnam 8 днів тому
Really useful knowledge. Thanks
@parknelson3428 Рік тому
Great video!
@BonnevilleTenkara Місяць тому
Many backpackers seem to discover tenkara.. I'm a tenkara addict discovering backpacking Fishing in the Wasatch and Uintas and don't know any backpackers so going to be trying to get into it this year so I can fish the streams and lakes.
@exrhodie1234 3 місяці тому
Greetings from SW Boise! Good video, thanks. I didn't see a sleeping pad there, unless I missed it. What do you use?
@tdg223 Рік тому
Thanks
@jeffseng6385 Рік тому
Looks like you’re ready to hit the trail. The sleeping bag and tent were excellent advice for a beginner.
@finncromwell9539 11 місяців тому
Love ur vids! I live about 2 hours from Boise, do you know any quick backpacking overnight routes around here?
@josephlau8476 2 дні тому
I like hiking very much too.
@AshHalls Місяць тому
That’s a sweet set up, the brain part is my favourite 😂
@jeremeywelling2245 8 днів тому
only thing i would add is a backpack bivy just incase, nice setup !!!
@eianlim7134 7 місяців тому
I'm an ultralighter but this I agree and would recommend to those starting out. relatable and practicle.
@jeffdur1330 Місяць тому
None of that stuff is ultralight
@EmilyReynolds-ph3wx Місяць тому
Love it, can you start saying camel's back in a Borat voice?
@parknelson3428 Рік тому
The look when you said “it’s also a rescue tool” made me laugh
@fightforfreedomneversurren8610 Місяць тому
Just wondering if anyone carries fishing gear with them and what you use? I hike in Idaho with salmon eggs in the high lakes. I do real good with rooster tails as well.
@ronaldrose7593 2 місяці тому
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing your camping 🏕 gear video. You did a fine job. Stay safe out there. 😊
@carolyngreen1673 Місяць тому
Why no rain gear?
@loganpreskar9209 18 днів тому
Would you really filter your water beter if you have 2 bottles and filter them back and forth like 10 times? Would be cool
@davidn.8976 11 місяців тому
Hey, I got a Nemo Tensor but it's the uninsulated version. Is there any good reason to own the uninsulated version over the insulated, or should I return it and get the insulated one for more versatility?
@jasonlommen4769 9 місяців тому
A good sleeping pad is a must in my book. Never skimp on one. Summer time you can easily get by with a non insulated, but any other season you need an insulated pad. The cold earth will suck the heat right out of you, no matter how warm your sleeping bag. If you can afford multiple pads, you don’t have to worry about it. If you can only afford one, spend the coin on a comfy, durable, good R value pad.
@67L48 Місяць тому
If you're a hot sleeper and camp in pretty warm weather, than uninsulated will be fine. But, as stated above, the biggest loss of heat is the ground. Sleeping bag insulation only works due to loft (restricting air/heat flow), so the part of the bag between you and the pad isn't doing much, as it's all compressed by your body. So, the only thing between your body and the heat-sink of the cold ground is a thin piece of compressed sleeping bag fabric, your sleeping pad, and the floor of your tent. Even for warm weather, I'd look for an R rating in the 2 range. For shoulder season, I like to see 5-ish. I don't camp in the winter. But, to answer your first question, there are a few good reasons to own the uninsulated version: uninsulated weighs less, uninsulated is less bulky (takes up less space), uninsulated costs less, uninsulated may be quieter (often, insulation uses mylar/reflectix material that can crinkle), and, again if you're a hot sleeper in really hot conditions, you may *want* to lose some heat into the ground to keep from overheating/sweating all night.
@johnyoung4129 2 місяці тому
Curious what the issue is with the sawyer mini?
@brianthomason5022 Місяць тому
I did the whole Appalachian trail all I had to do was to join a cult!
@67L48 Місяць тому
About a year ago when I was researching the various filters, I recall seeing/reading many reviews that the mini had a much, much slower flow rate. Some of that was right out of the box where it was difficult to get a good stream through it and some of that was during use, where the filter just seemed to "clog" and restrict flow. Either way, the reviews were pretty consistent that the mini just didn't seem to work great. I don't have personal experience, I'm just relaying what the various reviewers stated.
@Canariofilms 3 місяці тому
I need to get the Culo cleaner.
@andrew720511 2 місяці тому
what kind of gun do you bring?
@brianthomason5022 Місяць тому
10 mm Glock
@robertpayne2822 7 днів тому
If you have a down blanket or jacket DONT pack it as tight as you can to save room. Down flattens under compression and loses the ability to do its job as well as it should.
@the404error7 3 місяці тому
Out of curiosity, if you're in a state where it's legal to carry a firearm. Would that be a useful tool while hiking in the wilderness for safety? I know personally a few people who carry a 10mm handgun or a .357 magnum revolver for defense against Elk, Bears, and Coyotes. (This is a genuine question, not meant to be politically charged.)
@xxxtraheatxx7514 3 місяці тому
I can’t think of a single reason you wouldn’t take a knife. It’s not useful in every situation, but with zero downsides but a little extra weight, the the upside of protection from everything that walks the earth why wouldn’t you have one
@asmith7876 2 місяці тому
First off, in the USA there shouldn't be anywhere it's illegal to carry...but that's a different topic! I carry everywhere I go in town, every day so when I go to the woods I'm carrying. To be honest I'm more concerned about people than wild animals where I camp. There are bears possibly but crazy humans are a 1000 times more prevalent.
@asmith7876 2 місяці тому
@@xxxtraheatxx7514 I take a knife camping but it's crazy to think it's protection against crazy people or especially wild animals.
@realtyrocks1969 Місяць тому
If you are between an angry cougar or a bear do you want a pocket knife or a handgun? I'd never go in to the woods without a pistol. I carry a Glock 20 with BuffaloBore 10mm ammo and spare mag in the pack. Your safety is always #1.
@jeffdur1330 Місяць тому
A bear canister is all you need if you're worried about animals.
@madanmagar405 24 дні тому
What is size of bag?
@giovannimerced6473 24 дні тому
34L
@skizzarz Місяць тому
is it just me or is ratos highlighted on your backpack I think atos makes more sense. A Taste Of Struggle.
@phillipleathley5833 2 місяці тому
No first aid kit???
@brianthomason5022 Місяць тому
If you're going to die you're going to die
@ludodown7713 Місяць тому
The yellow package next to the shot of the blister care was first aid.
@melaniespinks3974 9 днів тому
@@ludodown7713not enough for severe trauma, bad
@allanspqr14 4 дні тому
5 days with a 34l backpack?....
@mathieutoupin5181 Місяць тому
No rain gear?! OK….
@jeffdur1330 Місяць тому
Somebody loan me $1500 so i can go camping
@67L48 Місяць тому
Without resorting to crappy gear that won't work, last, or be comfortable to use/carry, you can do it for much less. A person doesn't need Nemo, MSR, Big Agnes gear, necessarily. Paria tents are A+ quality for $160. Klymit pads work great for less than a bill. Tons of great ~50L packs for right around a bill or less. There are really good cooking options that aren't a $200 Jetboil ... simple stoves and an aluminum pot is about a quarter the cost of Jetboil. You'd still be into it $400 - $600 starting from scratch, which isn't free, but it's a fraction of $1,500.
@elijahmoore8472 2 місяці тому
Bro doesn’t bring toilet paper
@MyOpinionisKorrect 28 днів тому
6:04
@whmm8556 4 дні тому
Bro doesn’t watch videos and comments on them as if he did.
@johnmcginn1774 2 місяці тому
Why’s he saying “camelsback”?
@danielwaller5769 2 місяці тому
Bro please mention the fucking price when your talking about the items
@brianthomason5022 Місяць тому
He probably doesn't get paid enough to do all that bullshit
@jerk_store 27 днів тому
Was adding up all the shit listed in the description. I stopped added when I reached $2k. A beginner doesn't need all this high end hipster label stuff.
@Max-ik9qb Рік тому
Bud NO one in 2023 should be learning to "hang food" as a bear deterent. Outside magazine has an excellent article from 2019 explaining why the "bear hang" is an antiquated and proven to be useless system. Ursack or a hard bear canister is the only way to preserve bears and nature!
@777ynk 2 місяці тому
he kinda said “i hang up my food as a precaution for bears because i dont camp in areas where i really need a bear canister, you might be in an area where you need a bear canister but i dont” 6:53
@Js-eq7yd 2 місяці тому
Bullshit, the PCT bear hang is still widely used and recommended. Hard canister is heavy and bulky. I'd only ever use it if there are no good hanging trees around which is the main drawback.
@777ynk 2 місяці тому
@@Js-eq7yd you’re talking to someone who has no idea what THEY’RE talking about so i doubt they’ll understand what *you’re* talking about
@Js-eq7yd 2 місяці тому
@@777ynk true lol
@brianthomason5022 Місяць тому
My 10 mm kept me from a bear killing me and that bear was delicious
@andreym212 Місяць тому
Jetboil "for beginners":250$ BRS 3000T: 10$
@cedarcanoe 2 місяці тому
1) Irresponsible not taking cloths for when the weather turns bad. 2) you weigh 200 lbs you say, but looks like your gear can’t be light enough. Slim down.
@brianthomason5022 Місяць тому
If that's the case then I'm fucked
@jerk_store 27 днів тому
The lightweight won't kill you but the credit card debt will. The cost of this loadout skyrockets way past $2,000 which consists of nothing but high end labels and that's not even including food and clothing. This is a beginner's guide for someone who can blow all their money because the are still living with mommy... oh 6:37 ...busted. Anyway, a beginner does not need a lot of this expensive glamping gear.
@BertTotzke Місяць тому
Thanks
@skizzarz Місяць тому
Love it, can you start saying camel's back in a Borat voice?
@user-vp1vm1gn2c Місяць тому
what kind of gun do you bring?
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