Backpacking Gear Not Worth its Weight

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With so much backpacking gear on the market, it can be tough to know what's worth bringing and what isn't. Follow along as I chat about some of the top gear that isn't worth bringing on your next backpacking trip.
GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND
- Garmin InReach Mini satellite messenger: amzn.to/2Y9kbOz
- Helinox Chair Zero: amzn.to/2vL3kFA
- Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape tent/poncho: amzn.to/2UQQ78b
- Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket: amzn.to/2GM5xFM
- Exped AirMat HL sleeping pad: amzn.to/2Lb6Ovr
- Nitecore NU25 headlamp: amzn.to/2LfvG5v
- Columbia Silver Ridge Lite hiking shirt: amzn.to/2UPPETP
- Opsak odor proof food bag: amzn.to/2GWnnHD
- Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool: amzn.to/2XX1TA4
- Deuce of Spades trowel: amzn.to/2DTnLo9
- Suunto A-10 compass: amzn.to/2VD3rS6
- Therm-a-Rest Compressible pillow: amzn.to/2WfBn4r
- Sawyer Squeeze water filter: amzn.to/2Lb8sgB
- CNOC Outdoors Vecto water container: amzn.to/2GPPBCz
- Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net (w/ Insect Shield): amzn.to/2YcTCaF
- Anker Powercore II external battery: amzn.to/2vGTFzO
- Saramonic SmartMic microphone: amzn.to/2VRpyEC
- BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone: amzn.to/2VNvu19
*At no cost to you, click the Amazon links above, buy your stuff, and Amazon will contribute a small portion of the sale to my channel. Win-Win! Thanks, all!*
#backpackinggear #ultralightbackpacking
Filmed on a Google Pixel 2 with Purple Panda external mic
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Welcome to my random musings on all things backpacking. If you haven't already guessed, my name is Dan. I was bit by the backpacking bug in 2014 and since then haven't gone one day without thinking about my next adventure. I'm from Chicago, a great city but...not so much known for its bountiful backpacking opportunities. Nevertheless, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Hope my videos leave you with one or two takeaways, or even better, inspire you to head out on the trail. Thanks for watching! Have fun out there!
- Dan

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@renaecummings8068 4 года назад

Pump filters are best for larger groups. The katadyn Hiker Pro is actually pretty fast. For 16 people I used two. Since the gear was shared, it’s better than 16 sawyers. If it’s just me and my husband, yes we prefer the sawyer squeeze or BeFree? Good to see you back!

@DanGoesHiking 4 года назад

Aha! I always forget about the large group part... Thanks!

@hikerccter9036 4 года назад

I use my katadyn when hiking with a group also. But I grab the sawyer squeeze when by myself.

@theabacus20 4 года назад

Agreed. I have a MSR Guardian for larger groups. At more than 2 liters a minute, a single unit it can easily accommodate water needs for 7+ people. Especially justifyable at a base camp for 5 days. However, you are absolutely correct; for a couple people over a weekend a Sawyer Squeeze is quite adaquate.

@nathanaelkolb4024 4 года назад

As always well done! During the summer I usually only sleep under a sheet so I bring a liner.

@Querenciatv 4 года назад

Nice Video! Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see more 😍

@barondavis5692 2 года назад

I really like changing into a clean light weight t shirt and shorts that aren’t sweat ridden to sleep in. They weigh as much as liner and can be used for, not just sleeping clothes. Just my .02💰.

@ThePreparedNorseman 4 года назад

I usually carry a 2-4 inch typical scandinavian style belt knife (Helle, Brusletto, Mora), does everything I need it to do and don't weigh much at all. A light aluminum skillet can be handy if fishing while hiking.

@TainoXtreme 3 года назад

100% agreeable. Thank you so much for sharing this video. It was totally necessary to hear this. God bless you.

@mastahsniper 3 года назад

Agreed, because all he suggests everyone does is stupid. Most people arent stupid. I agree with everyting he says too

@hikerdoc6771 4 года назад

Dan, BTW, I posted a new vid today about a wild camp trip in the Derbyshire Peak District in England. I walked it in January this year - before lockdown therefore. Little did we know then how things would turn out! Anyway, it was an idyllic setting, wonderful weather, a great wild camp and all thoroughly enjoyable. I think this epitomises why we go hiking. Enjoy!

@DanGoesHiking 4 года назад

Awesome! Can't wait to watch it!

@mowaby 4 года назад

I am planning on going out this weekend. I am taking my 5" knife because I want to mess around with fire making. But you are right about the knife for the most part. You don't really need a knife at all to make fire. lol

@fearsomefawkes6724 4 года назад

Same, my knife is for fun but it's not essential.

@mastahsniper 3 года назад

Yes knife!!!

@hikerdoc6771 4 года назад

Hi Dan, another really great vid - so many valid points and I agree with just about all. I know you prefer hammock camping now, so do you take a hand-saw with you to trim those pesky dead lower branches from the ideal tree supports you have found to attach your ridge line and sling your hammock from? I always carry one now and also a medium knife for making extra pegs if I need to (seeing how I mostly hammock camp now and "wooden pegs" are easy to come by in the woodland in which I set up). Also I have found the ANKER Solar to be remarkably good, but mainly because I really like to go "off grid" for prolonged periods of time when I go on my hikes. I usually go solo and other than for a quick shop every few days, I keep clear of towns and villages, camps sites, B&B, hostels or hotels - I stay away from, well, PEOPLE altogether, which is rather nice and gives me time to think. It's nice to have independence and my solar panel gives that. Still using a Sawyer mini - never tried pump filters (or sleeping bag liners, or all the other stuff you mentioned..)

@DanGoesHiking 4 года назад

Thanks! I sometimes bring a small chainsaw blade if I want to cut logs for a campfire. Mostly in the winter, although it's by no means necessary every time. I can see how you would need a solar charger for some of your long trips, and I totally hear you about staying away from people! (an especially good idea in today's environment)

@janefreeman4121 4 года назад

True about dedicated gps. Found that the phone GPS paired with trail map app is superior to dedicated GPS. Dedicated GPS was often 15meters off and if lost off trail that doesn't work. I do have the Inreach mini for minimized texting. Reassures family, make arrangements for rides to town for resupply. Mainly it has a personal locator button PLB for emergencies. This can also be reassuring if hitchhiking to a resupply town as well as intended wilderness rescue.

@mdjmurray 3 года назад

I'm all about the sleeping bag liner... I get so sweaty in a sleeping bag.

@murphragous 4 года назад

I use a GSI Javadrip so I need my ozark trail stainless mug that nests oh so nicely with my stanley cook "kit". Whats the point if theres no coffee?

@mastahsniper 3 года назад

liked the video though, have fun on the trail!

@jpriddle 4 года назад

Great list of things that just aren’t needed. One tip for collecting water where it isn’t deep enough for the sawyer bags is to carry the bottom half of a small disposable water bottle as a scoop that collapses down easily. Even lighter is cutting the top off of a Capri-sun style juice pack as a scoop. On the other end of the spectrum is a water bag like the CNOC vecto, which you collect water through the back of the bag.

@DanGoesHiking 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip on the Capri sun pouches! I try to remember to bring a cut in half bottle but often forget. And I actually use the CNOC water bag, one of my favorite gear items!

@hikerccter9036 4 года назад

Thanks for the info on GPS. Do you have a suggestion for a good app? I have iPhone. Thank you

@DanGoesHiking 4 года назад

Gaia GPS is really popular and one of the most feature rich, as long as you don't mind spending a few bucks. A good free app that I use a lot is The Hiking Project, made by REI. Has quite a few trail systems, but you can't upload your own custom maps. Another good free option if you need to add custom maps is using Caltopo on your computer to create geospatial PDF files, which can then be viewed with the free Avenza app. A little more involved but still a good option.

@hikerccter9036 4 года назад

Dan Goes Hiking thank you so much. I see so much on gps, but not what is out there. This is a big help.

@susietopspin Год назад

Two things I disagree with. For me, clean sleep clothes are a must, especially if dirty, wet and sweaty. I would not sleep well. 2nd a light weight bowl to eat from. I only use my pot to boil water. It’s each to their own and HYOH at the end of the day. Happy trails 🤘🏻🥾🏕

@friarrodneyburnap4336 4 года назад

I would not carrier a water filter that didn't have activated charcoal as part of its filtering system...

@friarrodneyburnap4336 4 года назад

I love your videos, ...now there are something we disagree on, just not much...HYOH... Has to be in your disclaimer...I am a External frame backpacker.. but I can still carry a 9 lb base weight...I am not a great fan of a lb of electronics...a lot of people will carry a lb of electronics, but complain if somebody's carrying a hatchet, that weighs 11 oz's...my cooking kit by the way is a minibulldesign.com design Choke Hazard cooking kit, you get a Cooking pot, pot stand, wind screen, and a remote alcohol stove...this kit weighs 3.73 ounces for the whole kit..., but it might be worth it to somebody...p.s. I carry a hatchet on some of my trips... because, I like carrying a Toaks small titanium wood burning stove on some of my hikes...

@DanGoesHiking 4 года назад

Sounds like a good setup. Thanks for watching!

@andyanderson3798 3 года назад

Water filter pumps have there place when it's more than just solo.....or if you even bring your dog and don't want it to get sick off bad water

@andyanderson3798 3 года назад

And GPS units are nessary if you actually go anywhere off grid. And away from any form of cell tower.

@BrokenBackMountains 3 года назад

@@andyanderson3798 Yeah and the dedicated gps works longer than a phone and you can always put in a couple of more AA batteries. I have found my Garmin etrek 20 is more accurate than my Huawei p30 pro. It is also completely waterproof and doesn't fail in cold weather. If I want to go lighter I can always take a map and compass - no batteries required.