Drinking the Tears of Dan Becker 

Gear from this video: Sea to Summit Alto TR2: geni.us/slUAvI Durstin X-Mid: geni.us/AHiFfF Big Agnes Prospector 50: geni.us/KGGb4fe Arc'teryx Altra: geni.us/QmDfEC ZOLEO: geni.us/AOpo

Unsubscribing.. and I hope your next water bottle leaks all in your backpack.. 🤣

The first multi-day backpacking trip I took with my wife involved a 9 mile trudge out on the last day. I was shocked by how heavy my pack still felt since it should've been 5 days worth of food lighter. I start unpacking everything that night and find a several somewhat large rocks in my pack that, and I quote, "looked kind of cool" that she "forgot to mention" to me.

I love when y’all creators get together and poke fun at each other.

Hi ! my trick : I use dehydrated water... Just add water and drink ! very light way to never get thirsty ! ;) - jok

I watch a lot of backpacking channels, including Dan’s. I just stumbled on your channel a couple of weeks ago and just want to say that I’m really enjoying your content. In a genre that seems like the same topics have been done to death you have come up with some pretty original videos that have entertained and informed me.

I bet Dan Becker's tears taste like coffee. Both of you are great, I hope you guys do more of these.

What a great video. The prank was amusing for sure, but the filming, the editing, and the music were top notch. Thanks!

Dan is so into the ultra light life that he even knows the exact weight of his BM's! Lol

Love it! First time I dd that hike around August 2012, it was my very first solo backpack. Night one was spent at campsite SW3 on the ridge. I carried two gallons plus of water up with me because the rangers said I should have a gallon for every day. When I got to the top, it began to rain. Deer wandered in and drank from puddles and double rainbows formed near the overlook. I took two big containers of water and held them upside down and cried tears of joy knowing I would not be carrying them the next day. I danced on the ridge while watching that sunset and howled like a coyote, probably half insane from carrying so much dang water up there during the day. Day two, there was a creek running as I hiked through boot canyon and I realized I could filter water. Day 3, I hiked out and wrote down all of the lessons learned from my first solo trip. Now, being from Texas, I know not every season is the same and the rangers have a duty to tell people to be safe, but gosh almighty, I nearly killed myself trying to carry up 20lbs of water along with all my other first time backpacking gear. Now that I try to go UL, its good to see Dan carry a few of my tears from years long past!

OH MY GOD. For all the backpacking gear reviews I've seen Dan do, this is the FIRST TIME I've seen Dan actually backpacking! Seriously. I had just succumbed to the idea that he was a gear guy and not a trekking fellah. I mean his vids are good... I'm just astounded to see him outside. A Dan in the wild if you will. Your sense of humor and dedication to the job are top notch. Thanks for the laughs Steve!

You should drop the pretences and just challenge Dan Becker to a fist fight on top of the Grand Canyon

Both of you have been a huge help in my backpacking adventures. It was nice to see both of you being playful I enjoyed this video.

All outdoor creators should collab together .I know a lot of us would love to see that. I often wondered how, Dan Becker, The outdoorgearreview, Miranda in the wild would get along on a multi day hike. That would be interesting to watch. Miranda would probably annoy the hell the strength and honor guy. LOL!

I lived in Texas for two years and drove 12 hours to Big Bend every chance I got. Solo backpacking the South Rim, off-trail to find the Mesa de Anguilla, and following wild burro trails down to the Rio Grande. I have never seen a National Park as beautiful, and I've been to most on the West Coast. Excellent video, especially the moments you took to show the spectacular South Rim views. If you're ever looking to do a trip here in Hawaii, let me know. There are some epic trails and the volcano is going.

Dan seems like a really fun dude to go on a trip with. Funny prank 🤣

That was a fun video. Beautiful display of friendship and fun. The hike was also awesome. Thanks for sharing.

You two are the folks that I look to for advice on the outdoors

ok.. most fun i've had in a long long time. really enjoyed this vid. thank you.

You know in the Australian army you are required to carry 7l per day of water in dry locations, resupply is based on every 3 days so it’s not uncommon for a grunt to have to Cary your entire pack weight of water alone. I know myself when I did a dry hike in the blue mountains a few years ago I had to carry 12l for three days. Carrying water is part of the deal for a lot of dry hike in aus

I've been watching you guys as I've built my pack these last few months. My first trip was in Big Beng NP this last weekend (3 days), so very funny to see you guys release this video! Carried 7L of water as well, but well worth the views on the South Rim!

I loved this video! It gave me a chance to see each of your personalities. You're both two of my favorite outdoor RU-vidrs. Keep up the great work guys!

Man, the thing I kept thinking about watching this is how fun and cool it would be to go backpacking with the two of you. I've been a hiker for a while and car camp occasionally, but I'm just starting to explore getting into backpacking. Watching this, I just kept thinking about how much I'd learn and how fun it would be to spend time with you two that I've learned a lot from recently through your videos actually on trail together. What a fun collaboration this was to watch, and I loved the little practical joke. Good times, and thanks for all you do.

Love the prankster moves and fun twinkly music! 😅🎶

Love you both. Gorgeous sunset!

I'm surprised to see Dan Becker actually hiking and camping. I thought his channel was about pretending to hike and camp while doing products placement in his backyard.

I love backpacking in Big Bend. Was out there in March 2021 when I was moving out of Texas. Wonderful country but its not for the unprepared. Great video!

I chuckled my arse off at this gold!

What a sunset!! Going camping tonight!!! deep woods.... off grid!!! can't wait!!! Good stuff guys!!

An awesome trip and post. I wish I could have come along. A smashing success gentlemen Best wishes 💧

That was so nice of Dan to "help" you out!

That was just pure comedy. XD You have my subscription for this video.

Some friendly shenanigans amongst friends! LOVE it!

Loved it you got Dan❣️ That alone earned my subscription ❣️

Decided to subscribe because you definitely worthy, you made Dan Becker carry your water I’m sorry the bottle of tears of ultra light backpackers. Very clever Sir, freaking hilarious.

Dan took it well..thanx guys. enjoyed this video..

That snapped because of this fantastic karma filled video! Keep em coming 🤣

Funny video and beautiful at the same time. Big Bend is really such an incredible place. 🙂👍🏽

It's hilarious how Dan discovering the extra bottle of water is the most replayed part of the entire video

Haha. Dan didn't look too happy when you told him... Has he spoken to you since or are you now his arch nemesis?!? 😜🤣🤣

Ah bringing all your water with you... reminds me of backpacking in Arizona haha.

you had me giggling the whole time!

What a great community !

I backpacked Big Bend National Park last October and you’re absolutely correct. No water in the Chisos Mountains with the exception of Cattail Falls.

I love BBNP. I’ve been there many times. During a Field Biology field trip to the park, our class hiked to Santa Elena Canyon. During our break at the end of the canyon, I snuck a couple flat rocks into the bottom of my professor’s backpack! The whole class was in on it and thought it was hilarious. Throughout the day, we actually forgot about the rocks. That night, we heard him yelling from his tent after he found the rocks. We had another good laugh about it. Fortunately, he was a really good sport and admitted that we got him.

Love the video!! You guys are great together ;)

Well done 👍!!!

I love every part of this! Nice to play pranks like that. Hopefully you snuck a few rocks into his pack too😂

The music for the prank was spot on! LOL!

Great video thanks for the laughs 😃 😀 😄

Big Dan follower, so this is great.

The sneaky music is an excellent choice. That’s a good, but also innocent prank!

Great collaboration

This was amazing.

Love it.

I have been on the fence between getting the x-mid 1 and the alto 1 person. Wondering for a more north woods climate and based on durability which one would you choose ?? Did the head staked corners come loose on the alto causing the failure?

Doesn't matter if its Dan, Justin or whoever, I really enjoy watching the interaction between you guys.

I just subscribed. Found Dan channel couple weeks ago and lead me to this channel.

Fun video man thanks for sharing! What did I put in here that's so heavy 😂

Possibly my favorite backpacking RU-vid video ever.

Great colab, Steven!! Loved this fun and silly video..I like the shape of your hat brim, who makes this hat?

You guys got some great footage in Big Bend

Flippin' hilarious 😂

That was an epic video :) Thanks for the entertainment :)

Adding KG at the bottom really make a difference when I watch these videos and I super appricate it even though its a small thing.

Thank you. some of my tears were in that bottle.

Man that's crazy with that kind of water carry. Up here in the Canadian Rockies I've actually stopped carrying water all together. It's so abundant I usually can just drink as I go and camel along. That would kill me carrying that much water knowing that it could have been beer.... ;)

Bro you are killing it with the big RU-vidrs! Hiking with Justin Outdoors and Dan Becker...you've hit the big time. Lol. And I really want to hate Dan for some reason but I don't. Everytime he posts I'm like, "oh here's this joker again" as I watch the whole damn video. Lol. I really like him and his content.

this is great

hey Steve (and the other guys) - I have a question for you (BTW, I love the camaraderie between you but now we know why he said he didn't trust you LOL)... Since it was obviously really hot where you were, would placing a mylar sheet face-up into the sun on top of your tents help keep it cooler inside your tents while the sun is out?

The Sienna hues are amazing, even haunting/scary.

He’ll just think he’s being a nice guy! 😂😂😂 Nice guy fabrication! Love it!

The tent pole came snapping like "karma bit**!"

Well done.

That was funny...😀 Reminded me of a time I took some of my HS students out on a hike and they sneaked rocks in my pack - they made sure that they were all there when I unpacked my pack that night...

Good times!

It's probably already buried in the comments, but I didn't find it; what trail were you on? It looks awesome.

That was hilarious and wholesome

Well played 😆

Wow. 7 liters for 4 days? I do a 8-10 mile day hike regularly and take 3 liters with me just for that.

I've found almost nothing on the Prospector 50. I am looking at this pack for outdoors photography - as I need a good backpack for hiking with backpanel access. Can you speak to the performance at all?

The gods must be punishing your tent (for the prank you pulled😂)❤

You guys crack me up!

Dang, I've been looking at that tent. Between reports of leaking vent and this, it looks I'll go in a different direction.

I've had this problem, I'm wondering if there's a way to distribute the way it across your body a little better and on your back maybe on your belt or on your head, okay that's too much. But I know that putting a couple bottles on my straps it's helpful what do you think?

I had a tent break in a windstorm at the Badlands National Park. It was a rare and significant storm. Luckily we were at a public campground and could take shelter in my vehicle. As we left the park we rescued some backpackers who had made their way to the road. Now I have a Hillenburg tent, which I have a good deal of faith in. However, it's massive. Question: How strong are these backpacking tents you guys carry? They dont look like much, and that a decent thunderstorm might do significant damage. Yet, I see thru hikers using them all the time. So I'm unsure what direction I'm comfortable with. Thoughts?

Water even smart water weight can be reduced by putting all but one bottle in one water soft water container. Evaporation stuff can be taken with you ,less than one pound. But you have to stay in one area long enough.

Did you guys do the OML? It's one of my favorite hikes. Hope you cached at Homer Wilson! Makes things a lot easier.

I carried four to five gallons to the top of chisos. I had two of the large msr bladders. Around boot canyon I had to give one to my hiking partner.

Now THAT was good! Funny! It was good to see the interaction between you two, and interesting to see some of the workings that go on behind the finished vid. Thanks! :)

love this one, its fun!

I’m curious what state you live in? You mentioned Big Bend is in your backyard. I’m in Austin.

I saw one dude carrying a 5 gallon jug when I camped in the East Rim. Big Bend is brutal.

🤣 2 of my favorite YT backpackers

That tent spot looks like a blast crater! 😅

lol awesome video about trolling your boy on a hike

I like how the deer looked up like "What's up, bro?" then went back to eating.

In splitboarding we call it the beer caddy. Get to the top of the peak and you ask your buddy for the beers you stashed in their bag

I like this episode of the office.

Dan Becker tears?!?! Subscribed!!!