Thanks to your videos I understood what was necessary, what was a convenience, and what was overkill. First backpacking bag was over 40+ pounds without the water, the last one was almost 25 pounds.
40!! I just finished nearly 300 miles with a 65lb pack. Definitely going to rethink my gear next time, but idk how I could trim it down. I had a specific job I was doing so I couldn't really leave any gear behind. And my personal "camp" stuff is all ultralite, and wore the same clothes every day
Waiting for the episode of “I Survived” where the couple brought a second spork for the first time and end up with severe muscle spasms from the added weight
I love that this works for you but i would absolutely have 2 extra pairs of socks & undies. One to wear, one to be drying, & one in reserve. I’d also have a backup spork. But I don’t thru hike so thanks for sharing!
You should have those plastic bag water bottles, so you can collect 3-4 gallons if you want but they doesn't take any room while empty! Love your videos! Would love to see more of the travels though, I am fat and won't go hiking any time soon - so all these tips are lost on me!! ❤️
I used to hike while I was overweight, and I have disabilities too! Just go slower if you need, or pick less strenuous walks. You can always start with single day or overnight ones too
@@Fitzroyfallz Thanks for the suggestions! I have been thinking about a one nighter but thought it was pretty stupid. I might do it! I am 6,3 and 260 pounds, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem! Take care!
I am too but live going on walks or just spend time in nature how you look will just make u shower not make it impossible. You should definitely try sometime if u want ofc
I am also big. The hardest part is finding appropriate gear that fits us. We need a bigger sleeping bag too, which weighs more. I don’t think I carry much more than these guys though. On a day hike, I’ll take a bit of extra weight by taking a food thermos and water. I have a life straw bottle so don’t need filtering for that but I take it if I am going for longer.
Here ya go Pack Thermarest Hiking sticks Ground sheet Water filter Water bottles Tent Spork Lighter Pot Stove and fuel Handkerchief Water proof bag with Puffy jacket Change of undies and socks Base layer for sleep Buff Rain gear Sun glasses Hat Trail shoes Waterproof bag with Chargers, head lamp, power bank, phones Bear proof bag Food Toiletries Quilts - sleeping bag
I walk 10.5 miles a day- I’m a mail carrier. I’ve been in tears 😭 due to blisters and too tight of shoe. I am a believer in taking care of my feet. I don’t know how you walk all that way but you both definitely inspire me.
I go a half size up or even a full size depending on the brand. You can always double up socks for some more protection, I’d also recommend putting moleskin on the inside of your shoe especially near seams if they seem to bother you. I joke about 10 a day and I make sure to give room for my feet to swell. Good luck :) -Archaeologist
This sounds like a very reasonable packing list. I do tend to bring a very small tube of superglue and a spare shoelaces though. I needed those too many tkmes to leave them home.
Can you do a video of how you pack your bag? I feel like where you place stuff can have a huge effect on how easy it is to carry and what happens to the stuff inside.
You guys should make an Amazon list of your favorite camping gear, especially the kitchen stuff! Or maybe a video of your favorite brands for specific items
I don’t think their big three (pack, sleeping bag, tent) are available on Amazon so it would be a pretty incomplete list. They look to be cottage company style gear, but I could be wrong.
these guys are ultralighters. Their loadout is a bare minimum. Most people have trouble even getting to 10lbs base weight. These two are under 9lbs. Almost all of their entire gear is not available on amazon. The pack alone is 400, quilt is 350/400. Tent depending on what it is can be from 300-600. Insulated layer is 200, rain jacket is 200. You get where im getting here? youre gonna spend 2k just to get somewhere near where they are and you wont be comfortable.
@@ittotaqit's not a bad investment if you live in it as much as they do if you think about it as their (2nd? Main?) home but to a person who doesn't live like that it's a lot for a bag of stuff they're only using every now and then
Thank you for highlighting this!! It’s interesting because I often wonder if I’m taking too much for small getaways, because I’m usually taking around the same amount for longer getaways. I thought it was just me. It’s nice to know the necessities are the necessities and that’s all that’s necessary.
for longer trips, do you guys also pack some sort of paper map(s) and traditional compass? I would be very concerned about the phones dying/not having reception, but i suppose it also depends how clearly the trails are marked
Remember that GPS, even on phones don't use cell service (except for the maps that you can just download before going out), they use satellit singles which are everywhere. Not having reception is not really a concern. Having a backup isn't a terrible idea though. In my case I have a phone as my main way of navigation and my inReach as a backup. Sometimes I have a paper map.
GPS/GNSS works best in wide open areas and don’t require mobile phone service to work. An unobstructed view of most of the sky is enough to get very precise information.
Inreach is better than just a GPS cos you can message people as well, like a text message and call for help. What 3 words is just as effective as a PLB. I think these were just like overnighter type things, so they’re probably in well used areas etc so mega safety etc isn’t needed.
Damn! Yes! Super duper awesome! I was hoping for a video showing your entire gear. Thank you!! I've been having fun learning about backpacking for sure + vehicle camping as well. It's all so intentional and minimalist and practical and has a great vibe to it for me - like essentialism. And resourcing! Simplicity. I was excited to learn Instant Pot (which does so much and can be used with a vehicle if someone is up for plugging it in or has enough power bank or solar) can dehydrate!! I doubt it'll fit what you all's dehydrator can but is worth a shot...just got it 2 days ago. P.s. Video idea #1: Why did you pick tent instead of hammock, tarp, or bivy? Video idea #2: Do you enjoy sleeping in trail shelters? Or no? Why? Video idea #3: Why did you choose ultralight? Did you try lightweight or traditional weight first? Maybe I should just start a podcast and invite you to an interview there. 🙂
I'd like to see a video on how you guys wash your "kitchen" in bear country if you haven't already. Do you rinse out and wash away from camp? How far should that be done? Do you keep your dirty towel in the bear pack at night? Thank you!
Forgot my cheap cooking set on top of a hill. One of my friends came with me but we barely remembered where the spot was. We scouted for it for a while and ended up finding it. I hung it on a three for some reason. That was a big and heavy kitchen for us but at that time it was all we had and it also was a precious gift from my parents so losing it was no option for me haha Althought you asked them not me, this story has brought up some good old memories. I hope we finally go out hiking in the Ural mountains with the friends this summer. Great travels everyone!
Get some Lume deodorant for the both of you. It works super well! No odor, any scent will dissipate, I just get the unscented. It really is great! Only need one container and itt doesn’t take a lot!
I love and support you guys, but really no bear mace? No hunting knife? I take these things into the woods with me when I'm only planning on staying a few hours. How do you feel safe without them?
One of my freinds says that at a certain point, it doesn't matter if you're going camping/hiking for 4 days or 4 months, you need the same baseline of gear.
have you guys thought about getting one of those solar energy chargers? i don’t know alot about camping at all so i could be wrong about suggesting this but it’s just a thought
So, I've seen it in several videos, but I never identified the shovel as a shovel. I thought it was a device for peeing standing up. A shovel makes more sense.
What happens when one of you guys gets sick on the trail? I don’t know if you guys already answered this but I am intrigued to know. Love your videos! Keep up the great work, you guys inspire me everyday to push hard and never give up! ❤
this is so efficient! i was wondering do you carry a pocket knife? i could never go camping without mine, not even for safety reasons it's just a useful thing (for me) to have
That's my mom. So proud of her. She learned so much by taking the Sierra club intro to camping and now she does bits and pieces of PCT and packs amazing.
I use the same pot! I campfire cooked for a week on Crim's Island near Longview, WA. The outside got really oily and sooty from smoke. I boiled it in a stock pot full of a strong baking soda solution. Shiny new afterward! Stay cool.
Buff is a brand of neck gaiter, so versatile it's become a household name among outdoorsy people, kinda like kleenex for facial tissue. Lots of prints & colours, and summer weights to merino wool available. Use them around your neck in lieu of scarf, or headband, or hat, or muff, etc. I love em. You can also find cheap knockoffs at department and even dollar stores, though sacrifice quality still work ok
How is it that yall pack all that in thos little bag. My goodness my base weight is 30 lbs and i have a 70l bag your cramming all that into a what maybe a 30l bag 🤯🤯
How heavy is the backpack with 30 items? I counted. I want a man who will travel and hike hardcore with me. But NO ROCK CLIMBING OR SKY DIVING. NOTHING OUT OF THE BASICS OR OUT OF THE ORDINARY. YOU TWO SHOULD SHOULD FILL BACKPACKS AND SELL THEM. EVERYTHING SOMEONE NEEDS TO HIKE JUST LIKE YOU. BACKPACKING IS VERY MINIMAL. ARE ITHER OF YOU MILITARY
Do you guys even out the weight according to your bodyweight and gender? To be honest, my male partner will carry quite a bit more than me (female) to make it "fair". Like he'll carry the whole tent and kitchen and a bit more food.
Do you guys know any thru hikers that have medical conditions requiring medical supplies? I do camping and ugh the medical supplies take up a lot of space.
I’ve never noticed this but what about sunblock? I just came back from the hottest 5 day camping trip ever and I almost died from heatstroke +just tired from the sun and having sun burn
How do you deal with lack of ankle support in those shoes? That’s my main concern between these and boots, because I have weak ankle joints, rolling left and right even on a flat surface 😅
Day 7: what if y’all go to the bottom tip of South America and go to the top to go to Canada?(excluding islands) unless you want to! maybe even go to Greenland!
it would be a suicide mission, there are areas of central and south america that are simply too dangerous to hike through. You could do most of it, but you wouldn’t be able to hike continuously, there would be certain sections you’d have to drive through/fly over
The planning for that would be more than a year which is what they take the plan their trips right now like the cdt trail, a lot of South America has poisonous animals plus the danger of being in certain of those Latin countries would make the trip not worth it
Ah, to be young and be able to sleep on those paper thin sleeping mats 😂😂😂 I remember those days and I'm only 40 lol. Still in great shape, but sleeping like that ain't happening anymore 😂
