I love your channel :) I don't backpack, so in theory there's no need for me to watch a 15 min video on safety accessories (though it is very important for people who do backpack, of course!), but you two are so charming and charismatic that I enjoy listening and learning new things! And congrats on getting sponsored!
You could stuff leaves in the safety bag & have great padding for softness & warmth under your pad. And write Help on it before a trip then flagging a helicopter if needed. Love your hat!!! You can have an AT patch made to put on it &/or your hiker name & year.? You have a sponsor!! 😮
I’m a bit disappointed you didn’t highlight an alternative navigation option for if you phone battery is dead. A waterproof hard copy topomap and compass is an important back up navigation system, along with leaving intentions appropriately as well. Interestingly I just just use aqua tabs which is a mild chlorine water treatment (hiking in New Zealand) and that is all I take - we have very clear water though!
Totally hear you! We didn’t include every safety precaution in this video (like these things) as we honestly have a TON. This is a list of specific gear we get asked about a lot and wanted to share! This isn’t meant to be a comprehensive list of every piece of gear/thing to do before a trip, but we can certainly do that in the future!
Iodine Water Purification Not the Best Choice - Chlorine Dioxide much Better - My choice Katadyn Micropur MP1 - 30min Clear Water 4hr Dirty-Highly Suspect Water - Plus taste like Tap Water from Home
