Don’t Make These 3 Beginner Backpacking Mistakes

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When I first delved into backpacking, I made some crucial mistakes that significantly impacted my trip. In this video, I share these experiences to help you steer clear of the same pitfalls on your outdoor adventures. Here is a brief overview:
Overpacking Woes: Avoid the agony of overpacking. Learn to refine your gear list over time and resist the urge to carry unnecessary items.
The Forgotten Pillow: Don't underestimate the importance of a camp pillow in your sleep system. Invest in quality for a restful night under the stars.
Trail Food Caution: Experimenting with trail food can backfire. Keep your menu conservative, considering sensitivities, and be prepared for stomach upsets.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Mistake #1: Pack Too Much
02:34 Mistake #2: Forgot a Pillow
03:47 Mistake #3: The Menu
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@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Want to know why I stopped hanging bear bags? Watch this next 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_-nkyxexDCU.html

@neologian1783 5 месяцев назад

One of the better "beginner's mistakes" videos on RU-vid. I really like the "just get out there" message followed by the "make notes of what you actually used/needed and keep/discard accordingly message. Similarly, the advice not to experiment with new foods is key. The longer our treks the harder we work to bring "known" food options.

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! It helps to know what resonates with viewers 👍

@pleok08 4 месяца назад

Wednesday, February 14th: Nice video. I always take a camp pillow with me. Thanks for sharing. Happy Trails! Ross08

@jfowler 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much! I’m glad to hear that comfort is an important consideration for you, too 😄

@wanderingsoul7935 Месяц назад

Great video, made me laugh as I was that guy 20 years ago with the gigantic rucksack full up with gear I never needed or used. It took an epic fail and an injury to make me re-think my approach to long range hiking. The first thing I did was to get a smaller pack which makes you be more ruthless about the choices you make. The game changer for me was purchasing a dehydration machine and a vacuum sealer. Now I create my own meals to take. Even a vacuum sealer on its own is great because you can take food from the bulky packaging and seal it into smaller and lighter bags which means you can take a little more food. The biggest pack I have now is a 48litre.

@jfowler Месяц назад

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. That’s a smart way to force yourself to pack less-use a smaller pack 😄 I like your food strategy. It has the added advantage of allowing you to choose from a wide range of healthy food options. I find that commercially prepared meals often contain ingredients that I prefer not to eat, or just way too much salt. Thanks for the tips!

@DrJimCares 3 месяца назад

Good video - especially the tip on food - that’s so true! I still can battle that one and I’ve been backpacking over 30 years! BTW - great hair color…I’m there myself!

@jfowler 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, and I get this beautiful silver shade absolutely free! 😂😂 Thanks for sharing 😄

@Cityb0y85 4 месяца назад

I carry a 50litter pack but only fill it up half way with gear, I like to leave the rest available for long food and water carries. My pack is custom fit to my torso and hip, it has loads lifters, is internal frame, and a nice hip belt, love this pack. Get an internal frame custom fit to your torso, makes a HUGE difference. I’m use to using frameless and I was torturing myself for nothing 😂

@jfowler 4 месяца назад

Great tip! I like that size, too. Most trips I bring my 48 L but I also have a 70 L for colder weather trips and those when I want to bring a few more comfort items along 😄

@joannsmith9 2 месяца назад

A great video for beginners!

@jfowler 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😄

@Cityb0y85 4 месяца назад

Imagine finding out your lactose in the woods 😮. Never had a problem with dairy but recently I found out I can’t eat it anymore but I found out the hard way in a long distance trip 😢, it SUCK!!!😂

@jfowler 4 месяца назад

Ugh 🤢 that’s the worst time to find out

@RonaldBrock-qs1uf 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great vlog and encouragement to think before you go on a trek!

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

@samueljlarson 4 месяца назад

You are absolutely right about testing your setup before using it outdoors. I plan on making some content about that topic as well. Great points and idea of the spreadsheet. Sub'd!

@jfowler 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much! That’s a great topic for a video. Nailing down the right sleep system is critical ☺️

@cherylaversano4885 5 месяцев назад

Great pointers! For any trip really!

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! I really appreciate the encouragement 😃

@DrJohn493 5 месяцев назад

Started backpacking in 1972, or maybe 1973...We've all made these mistakes and learned from those mistakes. My first sleeping bag was an Eddie Bauer that weighed 7.5 pounds, still have it for the memories. My new bag is an EE quilt weighing about 1.5 pounds and just as warm. Same with all my other gear. My first pack weighed about 55-60 pounds. Today at 70 YO, my pack weight for a 3-4 day overnighter is about 25-28 pounds. With that EE gear in the background, it looks like you learned well and learned quickly. We have all been there in what you described so well, especially for the sleep system. Ditto the trail meals. Good advice for those new to the adventure. Spend the money up front and avoid all the gear purchases that'll be tossed to the back of the closet and no one will ever want to buy off ebay.

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I think my pack weight is about the same as yours and I love my EE quilts. I allow a couple extra pounds for comfort and luxury, especially when not doing a long thru-hike. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. There is some satisfaction knowing that one’s own mistakes might spare someone else a little pain and misery 😂

@fordjubilee 2 месяца назад

I was always used to home cooking. So when I dugged into a freeze dried packet on the trail it was always met with YUCK. My in theory process now is try it out at home. Keep it light. Easy to fix and whether it has the calories or not for a main meal it mentally had to taste good. Comfort Food

@jfowler 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s sound advice. It’s easy to overcomplicate food 😅

@eprohoda 5 месяцев назад

YYo~ Thank you- useful video~ 🤙

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😄

@WineberryHill 5 месяцев назад

The spreadsheet is genius!

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! I need all the help I can get! 😅

@tensne12day 5 месяцев назад

A fine primer, and my image will enhance its value I’m sure. Thanks for the tips, Jeff - -

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Ok, now I get the "image" reference; yes, for sure! 😂😂

@SM-vo5gj 5 месяцев назад

Realest top 3 ever.

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😄

@TheNoobHiker 5 месяцев назад

Jeff, much like you I had an oversized pack and packed it to the top! My first pack was a Teton grand 5500 90L backpack, weighing in a 6 pounds. Oddly it is advertised as ultralight. I packed it with 53 pounds of stuff I really didn't need, for a 5-day, 30-mile hike. I thought I was being smart by allowing myself to only do 6 miles a day. Much like you, after a mile, mile and a half I was in pain. Needless to say, I didn't make it further then day 2. When I got home, I retired the pack, and spent a day really looking at what I needed and didn't need. I said goodbye to nearly 25 pounds of stuff I didn't need and didn't miss on my next trip. Any chance of a gear loadout video? I'd love to see what you carry for 3-5 days on the trail!

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Yep, I feel your pain! Sorry to hear about your trip getting cut short. Sounds like you really turned it around with your gear overhaul. Nicely done! Great idea for a video. I will put that on the list 😎

@michaelbarton3530 5 месяцев назад

Hey Jeff great tips! I believe mistake number 4 is a 10lb first aid kit! 😂

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Oh, yeah! Don’t worry, this is not my last “mistakes” video 😂

@LousyFIBs 5 месяцев назад

That spread sheet is nice!

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Makes planning much easier 😄

@jfowler 3 месяца назад

I made the spreadsheet available for download here (it’s free but donations greatly appreciated 😄): ko-fi.com/s/4a2fccd8a4

@LousyFIBs 3 месяца назад

@@jfowler - Purchased! Thanks!

@jfowler 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much for contributing! I really appreciate it. I hope you get a lot of use out of the tool 😃

@timmo971 3 месяца назад

If you take an anvil you can do a bit of metal smithing over the campfire and then you don’t have take an axe. That tips for free.

@jfowler 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the free tip 😆

@SouthAndes 4 месяца назад

Great video dude! Would you be so kind as to share the Numbers file?

@jfowler 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much! I’m working on getting a version of the file prepared for that purpose.

@jfowler 3 месяца назад

I got the file uploaded. You can find the link at the end of this comment. Contributions are welcomed and greatly appreciated! ko-fi.com/s/4a2fccd8a4

@Counselor77 5 месяцев назад

I did a little checking with a scale and I weighed a can of Progresso soup VS a pack of Raman noodle soup and a bottle of water to make it and the Progresso weighed 1 lb 5.3oz and the Raman Noodle soup with water weighed 1 lb 5.6 oz and I always knew that a can of anything will feel like ten pounds after a mile, however, I figured at least with 1 can of soup, you could at least cook it in the can as opposed to dumping it into a pot then boiling the water then add the noodles. Either way, there's almost no difference in the weight. Just my two cents worth.

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

That’s pretty interesting! I’m thinking that the Progresso soup has more nutritional value, too 👍

@Counselor77 5 месяцев назад

@@jfowler It even tastes better too.

@roberttrinies7698 5 месяцев назад

Maybe if there's no water source anywhere on trail.

@jfowler 5 месяцев назад

@roberttrinies7698 that's a valid point. With Raman noodles or any dehydrated meal, you have the option to obtain the water needed when you get to camp rather than carry it the whole distance. That is, of course, if there is water at camp.

@roberttrinies7698 5 месяцев назад

I weighed the ramen and 2 cups water(without bottle)and it weighed 17.5 oz. ,however I have brought Progresso soup to a camp without a water source,and I added a half package of broken up ramen to the soup to make it heartier.A chicken packet is also good.✌🏼