when ever i hike i use a camel back, i find it alot easier to use then a water bottle, although you should probably take a couple of those with you if you do use a camel back
As far as the fresh eggs go Nutn', one method that i have used has worked particularly well in weight and bulk reduction. I crack the number of eggs needed for the trip into an empty plastic water bottle and pack them in that way. Once the eggs are gone you can crush the bottle and put the lid on. NO mess and NO bulky, heavy egg container to haul out!
im trying to locate the video where nutnfancy talks about the leather working gloves that he likes to wear in the wild while doing wood work. he got them from amazon for cheap for a 3 pack. anyone know the video or the brand of gloves im talking about? thanks.
@mohmog33 I asked Nutn about these and he said he thinks that you're talking about the gloves he gets at Costco in 3 packs for about $20 ea. And he thinks the brand is "Wells Lamont"..but not definite about that. Hope that is the info that you are looking for. -- Veri
I noticed you didn't mention camelbacks or any bladder/mouthpice system for drinking water. Some water bladders out there can hold upwards of 200 ounces. Obviously that's overkill for this kind of backpacking, but what do you think about using a more modestly sized bladder instead of multiple bottles?
As always, your videos are awesome and extremely helpful.
Hey Nutn - QUESTION! - Hope you can reply to this - what colouration alta knee pads are you sporting at 5:51? They look nice. Cheers, great vid as always! I'm watching many of these in prep for building my backpack system.
get rid of the spacala cuz if u use a stick and 2 GOOD plastic knives and some 550 cord u got one bro and U kow u will b with some one so they have the eq dude
Your mentioning of bear spray being "very heavy to pack in" is just absurd. At most, a can of standard bear pepper spray with 8 seconds of propellant inside, with the nylon holster, weighs 10-12 oz. And as far as I'm concerned, a 10mm Glock would equate to using ice pitions on an alpine climb: it's merely, peace-of-mind protection. One or two shots from a .450 lever-action would do the trick if the shooter can fire accurately under duress. It's all about the education.
Your mentioning of bear spray being "very heavy to pack in" is just absurd. At most, a can of standard bear pepper spray with 8 seconds of propellant inside, with the nylon holster, weighs 10-12 oz. And as far as I'm concerned, a 10mm Glock would equate to using ice pitions on an alpine climb: it's merely, peace-of-mind protection. One or two shots from a .450 lever-action would do the trick if the shooter can fire accurately under duress. It's all about the education.
When I go fishin whirl I'm hiking eat I do I start a small fire let it die down the use the hot coles to cook the fish (whole) in tin foil with leman n olive oil so it won't stick and acts like it's steaming to n is really nice
Though a 10mm doesn't sound like a suitable caliber, .44 magnum MINIMUM, as big as you can control preferably.
As someone who lived in AK most of my life I'd say 12 gauge slugs would be what I'd carry if possible, though I usually just carry a .44 mag since a long gun is kind of heavy for just fishing or camping trips. Going out on a boat up to the lakes though I don't have to carry shit so a long gun is coming with me.
Good golly that is a lot of blades. I have a field Blade (14") then my daily carry Columbia River, a blade on my key chain and a blade in my multi-tool. I think I counted like 10-11 blades in your gear. I'm sure you don't take them all.
Oh and I always carry a gun in the woods. I hunt and trap and you will run into wild dogs, we have bear, illegal narcotic trafficking and growing in the woods. TAKE YOUR GUN EVERYWHERE! I can't believe nutnfancy doesn't carry 24/7.
Good golly that is a lot of blades. I have a field Blade (14") then my daily carry Columbia River, a blade on my key chain and a blade in my multi-tool. I think I counted like 10-11 blades in your gear. I'm sure you don't take them all.
Oh and I always carry a gun in the woods. I hunt and trap and you will run into wild dogs, we have bear, illegal narcotic trafficking and growing in the woods. TAKE YOUR GUN EVERYWHERE! I can't believe nutnfancy doesn't carry 24/7.
The current debate is which to purchase first....Snow Peak stove or something from their line of cook-ware. I say "purchase first" because they are kind of pricey for camp gear to buy all at once. Thing is though, I'd rather pay a little more once and have something that will last a longer period of time and made of long lasting materials and is LIGHT than paying twice (or more!) that amount over time... hmmmm.. REAL value... :)
These "System" vids are really great to back reference for backpacking research for your own kit/system. Especially after watching the "Summer Snow" series, this is really nice to go back to look at. I know I've watched this specific series at least once or twice before, but it now has a completely whole new meaning as it allows me to "window shop" for items I may need for my trips.
@nutnfancy just a couple questions i hope you could answer. Can i carry eggs around during a hot summer day without them spoiling? Does Boiling water completely purify water 100%? When cleaning dishes you use for both eating and cooking does Dawn Dish soap kill any pathogens or parasites on the dishes being clean to make sure the dishes can not make me sick when I use them? Please respond to me via personal message so you are not limited by characters.
i def agree with you. you got some great vids but i would def keep a gun or some sort of rifle with me at all the time the extra pounds could save your life. thats just how i feel dawg but all around keep up with the good vids i hope to see more!
very helpful sir, its hard to find something like this anymore. And, by the way, all u coment section trashers,its not cool to fuck up this kinda helpful vids, please, (sheesh)
I think you should take some type of fire-tool wherever you are even if fires aren't allowed should you get lost somewhere. You don't wanna get stuck trying to use precious energy trying to use a hand-drill
My old scout master always carried his water bottle (canteen) upside down in cold weather. He said that water freezes from the top down and if he carried his bottle upside down, then the top of the bottle would be the last area to freeze and he could still drink even if it started freezing.
I knew you'd catch some flack for the 10mm bear defense comment. LOL It wouldn't be my first choice but it'd be better than throwing your hiking sticks.
Wow, you are not going to kill a bear with a glock 10mm "city gun". A rifle of some kind of 30 caliber is best, followed by a 12ga shotgun. If you ever take a handgun for bears you need a .44 mag, preferably with 330gr custom loads.
A neat trick my parents used to carry fresh eggs for camping is crack open the eggs and put them (yolks intact) into a spare water bottle. Then they would freeze them before leaving, and slip an extra sock around the bottle for insulation.
They would stay frozen for quite awhile and once you get a campsite set up, even tether the bottle in a cold mountain stream. This way you can have fresh eggs days into a hike.
Hey Nutn, what do you think of the steriPEN water purifiers? They are lighter and seem to be less of a hassle than the filters, but I would like to know your thoughts.
Was waiting for the cookware section, very surprised you came up with almost full sized frypans. I have been stocking up on Snow Peak sets, all titanium, weigh almost nothing, has small frypan, pot, cups that can be used as pots. Hope you get to the point to buy a Snow peak cook set.
Also the gas cooker, I can see why it tips over with your big frypans, but solid fuel tab solid fuel stoves are lightweight, surprised you don't have any of that
As much as I like that fold flat thing, I like to take a metal mess kit, just cause I can cook my food and eat it from the same thing. One less thing to pack, and less clean up afterward. That's just me though. ;-)
Yo dude! I spent 4 years in Alaska in the army. Store your canteens upside down so the ice forms on the non drinking end :) Also, love the the vids. keep em coming
Learned that in SERE. If there's snow, usually you can store it under 8 inches and it'll insulate enough so it won't freeze at all! Pretty cool trick.
Thanks so much nutn, I am a real rookie, and with my work I pretty much know what I need ffor work but then I know that I really needed a crucial piece of equipment i.e. trial and error. This is one of those situations that I would not to notice that I was missing one of those pieces of equipment. Thanks so much for passing all of your years of back packing experience onto us. Plus thanks so much for all of your other videos as well. I bought some knives and tools that you have really endorsed.
I don't know if you were aware of it, but I learned this thick from my Dad. If you eat a lot of trout in the wild, don't bother with a fry pan. Put the skinned fish skin side down directly on a burning piece of wood. Sounds crazy, I know. But it works. The fish will not burn, the skin peels right off. One thing I personally bring in the woods is a lightweight pair of tongs. Very multi-purpose.
You remind me of a guy that I met while thru hiking the Appalichian Trail in 06'. We trail named him "carryall"..... He was even carrying a generous supply of hard (big) cover BOOK's.....No joke.....
awesome vids would love to hear more about how you plan your menu for a 5 day trip and what type of foods and meals you like to prepare, anyways thats just my 2 cents, love watching ya please keep em comin, us follows eat those vids up, thanks dude
hey nutnfancy you should really think about bringing a couple of onions in your kitchen surpplyes. i find that if your food supply is scarce then adding a little onion to a caurght rabbid makes a nice dinner seam bigger and has a little flavor to it.
Instead of burning coals use stones that are heated up keeps a temprature hot relitivly for a long time helps to keep you warn inside a tent too the more massive the rocks the longer it stays warm.
Responding to upplsuckim16. You say that as if you have experience on the subject. But five dollars says your camping experience was limited to losing your virginity in the boy scouts.
Not to mention that upon viewing your channel, All I found were two pro atheist vids.
I like to carry around a few coffee filters to rubberband around the end of my water filter. It's an easy way to catch pollen and other debris, keeping your filter cleaner.
I'm going through this series for a second time. I may have said this before, but I don't care. I LOVE my katadyn water filter. It is well worth the extra weight.
Pistol ... If one feels the need for human def. then have at it, but I would caution against popping off rounds for fun - 1 bad ricochet/accidental hit of other folks would be tragic. Also, if bears are a worry (say black bears), then bear spray is likely a lighter, safer, and more reliable defense.
As always, with wild and human threats, being heads up is the best defense :). Im not against guns w/ backpacking, Id just caution against advising those new to the activity to bring firearms.
NnF, youre a gearhead and I understand/respect that (I am as well) - but I would say that you could REALLY simplify and lighten your backpacking cooking gear.
If you want to use a 'traditional' stove, I would really look at the Primus Onifuel - can use any fuel (liquid or LP gas), and is built to last. But Id also recommend the many light and cheap alcohol stoves out there. Also, cooking with esbit tabs can really make things easy.
have you tryed the wisper light jet stove if you have how do you like it cuse i like that stove the best over all of the others but it is a little heaver than your burner that you have
only if your doing it wrong. i find the more multiuse items you have, the less you have to carry. and alot of stuff you think you need, you really dont.
like his water filter, you can just boil the water with your mess kit., disposable waterbottles are reusable and disposable and way lighter than his bottles. etc. during the warm season, i can cut everything down to about 35 pounds or less. without sacrificing comfort.
its all about what you know and what you can use around you.
instead of a tent if you want to get lighter I'd get a bivi bag from so brand such as TAS or Plat-a-tac which is a breathable bag that's like a swag except that it's just the skin and it only weighs about 500g. Get one unless you want more space like you have in a tent.
hot beverages taste best when they're in steel. when i'm drinking fresh mountain water, i want to savor it so i always pack a steel cup which tastes far far far better than plastic.
i'm seeing comments about Iodine being illegal in the U.S. (Huh?!) Unless there are different types of iodine for different purposes that i'm unaware of, you can buy pretty good-sized bottles of it in the first-aid dept. at Wal-Mart. prices range from $6-15. i don't really know why it would be illegal just because it can be used in concocting explosives. heck, you can make very large explosions with water, baking soda, a battery, wire and steel tubes. None of those items are illegal.
I got a few Orikaso sets in March last year or something, it was kinda cool, and they work fine, but I'm still thinking I'll change it for something simpler like a Squishy Bowl sometime.
Really? I can buy like, 4 oz. bottles of it for first aid kits and stuff like that. Plus you can still but Iodine tablets like crazy. But that is interesting.
You can buy it in sporting goods stores to sanitize water. i.e. water tablets.... Not sure what it would do for radiation but you can't just drink lake or stream water even if it looks perfectly clean and safe.
robbers, muggers ect. very rare but theres some sickos way out in the country never can be too careful hostle, tcm, Turistas all based on true stories
for eggs, why not bring dried egg powder instead? your scrambling it anyways and are more dependable and won't break like eggs, it's powder, I also advise powdered milk, mix the two together, add water with bread and you have some tasty french toast quick and easy.
How do think a glock 21 or 31 would fair in a wilderness self-defense situation? Are these calibers sufficient? I would really like to avoid a big 10mm cannon. Any help is appreciated
If your concerned about self defense, I would say anything in a sufficiently strong caliber that is high capacity is ideal. Concern of impedance is negligible in survival situations. More rounds + shot placement > fewer rounds + heavy bullet.
"I like not roughing it" L-O-L like we couldn't tell from the amount of stuff u take! Don't get me wrong its all useful, but wat a lot!!! If u want to stay in such comfort, stay home!
you have some great information, but i think you maybe need to go back through all your equipment and re-weigh it. You say that you would take a Glock 10 mm handgun into bear country, and that bear spray is another option but "very heavy to pack in". The Glock 29 (the 10 mm) is 24.7 oz - unloaded. Bear spray is generally around 12 oz.
Not knocking ya, just something I noticed. of course, i am an ounce counter....so......
Something else you could consider to prolong your filter life is to use a coffee filter secured with a rubber band on the intake. Keeps the filter functional alot longer. Good job on all your videos.
As word of caution about Nalgene bottles: in April '08, many of them were recalled because a chemical called bisphenol A - a known carcinogen - was used in their manufacture. Nalgene now makes their bottles without the chemical, so replace your older bottles with the new "BPA-free" bottles.
10mm ruffly equates to a .40 caliber handgun, which is good to shoot yourself if a bear takes interest. 45-70 much better, or any of the larger magnum caliber revolvers.
Tip: I sometimes use widemouth Nalgene bottles for items I don't want wet or crushed, i.e. wallets, cellphones, glasses, gps.
Fryin trout: Pack in a small plastic bottle of olive, it comes in handy!
I live IN grizz country. I think you just gave me a video idea on effective bear calibers. Personally I think you'd have a hard time stoppin' a momma griz with a 10mm.
But agree that a caliber with a '4' in it is best. 41mag, 44mag, 45Lc, 454casul, 460, or 500. or a trusty 12ga.
Hey Nutnfancy, this is bowwow239 ( I am a "sheepdog" with my sig239),
Terrific videos. I am having fun and getting great info.
When I go on trip I sometimes bring my Katadyn filter. However, sometimes, on river and canoe trip, I clean water by boiling. Do you ever boil water for drinking?
as far as i know, i'm pretty sure "katadyn" is pronounced "kah-tah-din" with the stress on the second syllable, but that's just what i know. great vids, keep up the great work! love nalgenes.
I know batteries are the drawback with the Steripen system. I guess every system has its drawbacks. So will like it and some wont. For the weight reason I have not used a filter pump, I think this might change in the future.
Just a note on outerwear, last week i picked up from sierra trading post a pair of water proof breathable pants on clearance for $35-$40. They are pretty sweet for the price. forget off hand wich brand they are, but they were part zip and have pockets and belt loops.
So much info coming down here im starting to get a headache, lol. What more can i say, thank you.
For the past year ive been interested in the Steripen for water purification. I picked one up several weeks ago and have been very happy with it so far. Its quick and easy to use. To filter the water I use the Naglene style bottle with prefilter it came with. I have also used a bandana with success. I usually bring tablets too and a containeer to boil. Backup methods I feel are always recommended
I got a Katadyn Hiker the other day. It looks like the new version of your PUR. I still need to do a field test with it. But it looks to be awesome. I usually have a nalgene or militrary 1 qt. or two qt. collapsable. As you already know the military covers serve the same purpose as the nalgene cover. I don't really like the hydration bladders to much. Great for keeping hands free(soldiers). Excellent Series*****
cant you just boil the water?But i guess if u want water right away and not like 5hour cool down =) nice bucket idea, u should get all the gear your going to take on your next hiking trip and scale it =)
i think there's a squatch in these woods
prometheus19799791 1 month ago
those water bukets work great for portable dog bowls too
jgsnipe1 1 month ago
+++to the pur water filter
think we got ours back in 04 or earlier
and it has never let us down.
shadowwolf3666 3 months ago
Yep, water is essential.
SuperRip7 4 months ago
nuntfancy...whats your job? i assume this is a hobby :s
great vids man keeps it up :)
comgetit1 5 months ago
Whats wrong with Nutn's knee?
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TheOuncesDudes 6 months ago
Nutn, when are you having a garage sale? :)
34isoto 7 months ago 2
when ever i hike i use a camel back, i find it alot easier to use then a water bottle, although you should probably take a couple of those with you if you do use a camel back
ThatKidFromVancouver 9 months ago
nutn your spanish pronunciation rocks... :)
andemug 9 months ago
when you hike revolvers are best they are more rugged then the semi auto's even the revolver that has a hidden hammer isnt good enough
royalparatrooper83 9 months ago
13:50 Macht in Österreich.
Deep13Deep13Deep13 10 months ago
There are a few bugs that iodine will not kill. I bought a MSR ceramic filter a few years ago, but have not had a chance to use it.
Deep13Deep13Deep13 10 months ago
As far as the fresh eggs go Nutn', one method that i have used has worked particularly well in weight and bulk reduction. I crack the number of eggs needed for the trip into an empty plastic water bottle and pack them in that way. Once the eggs are gone you can crush the bottle and put the lid on. NO mess and NO bulky, heavy egg container to haul out!
climber1995 10 months ago
lol @15:26
bigj687 10 months ago
im trying to locate the video where nutnfancy talks about the leather working gloves that he likes to wear in the wild while doing wood work. he got them from amazon for cheap for a 3 pack. anyone know the video or the brand of gloves im talking about? thanks.
mohmog33 10 months ago
@mohmog33 I asked Nutn about these and he said he thinks that you're talking about the gloves he gets at Costco in 3 packs for about $20 ea. And he thinks the brand is "Wells Lamont"..but not definite about that. Hope that is the info that you are looking for. -- Veri
nutnfancy 10 months ago
@nutnfancy costco...really? good to know...thanks.
mohmog33 10 months ago
@mohmog33
he talked about the leather gloves for woodworking in Part 2 of the Backpacking System series of videos.
ogodthemikey 10 months ago
What is wrong with Nutnfancy's Knee? Will it ever get better again? :(
bmx65 1 year ago 3
@bmx65 No, it won't get better , but he will probably get it replaced later in life. -- Veri
nutnfancy 1 year ago
@nutnfancy aww no :( Give him my sympathy's if you can. I'd cry if someone took away my Airsofting.
bmx65 1 year ago 5
@bmx65 He really does miss it. Thanks. =) -- Veri
nutnfancy 1 year ago 4
nutin try a hydropack
wereyuan 1 year ago
How many times do you mention your camp site elevation and why don't you allow your videos to be rated?
brianjasonlafferty 1 year ago
carefull with that lexan near the fire. on lexan plates the proctective film has a warning printed on it saying that they are highly flamable
football72linemen 1 year ago
do you think i should buy the hiker water filter or the hiker pro?
TheBigpunn421 1 year ago
I noticed you didn't mention camelbacks or any bladder/mouthpice system for drinking water. Some water bladders out there can hold upwards of 200 ounces. Obviously that's overkill for this kind of backpacking, but what do you think about using a more modestly sized bladder instead of multiple bottles?
As always, your videos are awesome and extremely helpful.
quickfinger1138 1 year ago
Hey Nutn - QUESTION! - Hope you can reply to this - what colouration alta knee pads are you sporting at 5:51? They look nice. Cheers, great vid as always! I'm watching many of these in prep for building my backpack system.
Slash28ACR 1 year ago
@Slash28ACR He made a vid on knee pads not to long ago.
NoGo90 1 year ago
@NoGo90 Found it just after making that comment! :D Thanks for the reply anyway dude.
Slash28ACR 1 year ago
what leather gloves are those (the white ones)?
no1livez4evr 1 year ago
what happens when you burn mylar?
MindBullets2142 1 year ago
for a gun what u think about a springfield scout m6. I know its not light! but U could stay alive with that gun.
derekghose 1 year ago
get rid of the spacala cuz if u use a stick and 2 GOOD plastic knives and some 550 cord u got one bro and U kow u will b with some one so they have the eq dude
derekghose 1 year ago
Your mentioning of bear spray being "very heavy to pack in" is just absurd. At most, a can of standard bear pepper spray with 8 seconds of propellant inside, with the nylon holster, weighs 10-12 oz. And as far as I'm concerned, a 10mm Glock would equate to using ice pitions on an alpine climb: it's merely, peace-of-mind protection. One or two shots from a .450 lever-action would do the trick if the shooter can fire accurately under duress. It's all about the education.
JHypers 1 year ago 5
Your mentioning of bear spray being "very heavy to pack in" is just absurd. At most, a can of standard bear pepper spray with 8 seconds of propellant inside, with the nylon holster, weighs 10-12 oz. And as far as I'm concerned, a 10mm Glock would equate to using ice pitions on an alpine climb: it's merely, peace-of-mind protection. One or two shots from a .450 lever-action would do the trick if the shooter can fire accurately under duress. It's all about the education.
JHypers 1 year ago
When I go fishin whirl I'm hiking eat I do I start a small fire let it die down the use the hot coles to cook the fish (whole) in tin foil with leman n olive oil so it won't stick and acts like it's steaming to n is really nice
uncoolkid2 1 year ago
Light my fire spork FTW!.
Though a 10mm doesn't sound like a suitable caliber, .44 magnum MINIMUM, as big as you can control preferably.
As someone who lived in AK most of my life I'd say 12 gauge slugs would be what I'd carry if possible, though I usually just carry a .44 mag since a long gun is kind of heavy for just fishing or camping trips. Going out on a boat up to the lakes though I don't have to carry shit so a long gun is coming with me.
l3tl3v 1 year ago
Light my fire spork FTW!
l3tl3v 1 year ago
I'm having problems finding backpacking areas where they allow fires :(
Authoritya1 1 year ago
I've used that filter for 6 years. Even bleached and flushed the fiilter with dilute mix. Pur rocked back then.
441rider 1 year ago
Good golly that is a lot of blades. I have a field Blade (14") then my daily carry Columbia River, a blade on my key chain and a blade in my multi-tool. I think I counted like 10-11 blades in your gear. I'm sure you don't take them all.
Oh and I always carry a gun in the woods. I hunt and trap and you will run into wild dogs, we have bear, illegal narcotic trafficking and growing in the woods. TAKE YOUR GUN EVERYWHERE! I can't believe nutnfancy doesn't carry 24/7.
thebirdbath 1 year ago
Good golly that is a lot of blades. I have a field Blade (14") then my daily carry Columbia River, a blade on my key chain and a blade in my multi-tool. I think I counted like 10-11 blades in your gear. I'm sure you don't take them all.
Oh and I always carry a gun in the woods. I hunt and trap and you will run into wild dogs, we have bear, illegal narcotic trafficking and growing in the woods. TAKE YOUR GUN EVERYWHERE! I can't believe nutnfancy doesn't carry 24/7.
thebirdbath 1 year ago
The current debate is which to purchase first....Snow Peak stove or something from their line of cook-ware. I say "purchase first" because they are kind of pricey for camp gear to buy all at once. Thing is though, I'd rather pay a little more once and have something that will last a longer period of time and made of long lasting materials and is LIGHT than paying twice (or more!) that amount over time... hmmmm.. REAL value... :)
Thanks Nutn!
74Hobbes 1 year ago
These "System" vids are really great to back reference for backpacking research for your own kit/system. Especially after watching the "Summer Snow" series, this is really nice to go back to look at. I know I've watched this specific series at least once or twice before, but it now has a completely whole new meaning as it allows me to "window shop" for items I may need for my trips.
74Hobbes 1 year ago
@nutnfancy just a couple questions i hope you could answer. Can i carry eggs around during a hot summer day without them spoiling? Does Boiling water completely purify water 100%? When cleaning dishes you use for both eating and cooking does Dawn Dish soap kill any pathogens or parasites on the dishes being clean to make sure the dishes can not make me sick when I use them? Please respond to me via personal message so you are not limited by characters.
yoohoosk8r 1 year ago
i def agree with you. you got some great vids but i would def keep a gun or some sort of rifle with me at all the time the extra pounds could save your life. thats just how i feel dawg but all around keep up with the good vids i hope to see more!
codcoda 1 year ago
Why does this guy keep addressing me as 'dude' and asking himself questions in the third person?
MrHaveGun 1 year ago
Regarding the water filter - place a coffee filter over the bulb that hangs in the water. Just another preventative measure.
onza04 1 year ago
fair share mugs by GSI i have found to be great! i purchased the collapsible model, and it is great, very easy for all meals. check them out.
DSL3Productions 1 year ago
So how is Orikaso?
dragonfelow17 1 year ago
very helpful sir, its hard to find something like this anymore. And, by the way, all u coment section trashers,its not cool to fuck up this kinda helpful vids, please, (sheesh)
Chackster5000 1 year ago
you put your filter in stagnant water?
arocker4 1 year ago
nice review mate!
positiveworldtravel 1 year ago
you said you've backpacked in most states, do you know any good areas in connecticut?
sxnoss40 1 year ago
I think you should take some type of fire-tool wherever you are even if fires aren't allowed should you get lost somewhere. You don't wanna get stuck trying to use precious energy trying to use a hand-drill
ajatkinson2004 1 year ago
Do you think a 10 mm bullet can stop a Full grown Grizzly bear?
Kingmaconha 1 year ago
from a gear list perspective, this is the best video out there. Thanks Ntn. You, too, Veri. :o)
kensho3 1 year ago
you can also use the green water bucket as a rain or snow cover hat just in case u loose your hat ot hood just a tip to keep rain off your head
patakajet7 1 year ago
My old scout master always carried his water bottle (canteen) upside down in cold weather. He said that water freezes from the top down and if he carried his bottle upside down, then the top of the bottle would be the last area to freeze and he could still drink even if it started freezing.
brawin01 1 year ago 2
dude 10mm will not stop a charging bear like the one in the pic, I would carry pepper spray
ScenicHD 1 year ago
I knew you'd catch some flack for the 10mm bear defense comment. LOL It wouldn't be my first choice but it'd be better than throwing your hiking sticks.
MNel86 1 year ago
How did those Orikaso bowls work?
nhl4471 1 year ago
Wow, you are not going to kill a bear with a glock 10mm "city gun". A rifle of some kind of 30 caliber is best, followed by a 12ga shotgun. If you ever take a handgun for bears you need a .44 mag, preferably with 330gr custom loads.
parabolicity 1 year ago
@parabolicity you'll scare it; i know. i'll throw a rock at a damned NJ Black Bear and scare it away.
warpuppyTN70 1 year ago
A neat trick my parents used to carry fresh eggs for camping is crack open the eggs and put them (yolks intact) into a spare water bottle. Then they would freeze them before leaving, and slip an extra sock around the bottle for insulation.
They would stay frozen for quite awhile and once you get a campsite set up, even tether the bottle in a cold mountain stream. This way you can have fresh eggs days into a hike.
parabolicity 1 year ago
Hy Nut, can you do an actual demo on fishing, water on the field ? That would be great~!
urkingod 1 year ago 3
Hey Nutn, what do you think of the steriPEN water purifiers? They are lighter and seem to be less of a hassle than the filters, but I would like to know your thoughts.
itsafrakinsamsquamch 1 year ago
what wud ull say is the best to pack when u want to hike for more than 15 days
00ilan 1 year ago
@00ilan
same stuff, more consumables (food, fuel, soap, etc)
chushinryoku 1 year ago
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fathfulheadbanger 1 year ago
Was waiting for the cookware section, very surprised you came up with almost full sized frypans. I have been stocking up on Snow Peak sets, all titanium, weigh almost nothing, has small frypan, pot, cups that can be used as pots. Hope you get to the point to buy a Snow peak cook set.
Also the gas cooker, I can see why it tips over with your big frypans, but solid fuel tab solid fuel stoves are lightweight, surprised you don't have any of that
johnmonk66 1 year ago
As much as I like that fold flat thing, I like to take a metal mess kit, just cause I can cook my food and eat it from the same thing. One less thing to pack, and less clean up afterward. That's just me though. ;-)
Rock on dude.
HHSFHarry 1 year ago
Yo dude! I spent 4 years in Alaska in the army. Store your canteens upside down so the ice forms on the non drinking end :) Also, love the the vids. keep em coming
travisstrick 2 years ago 3
Learned that in SERE. If there's snow, usually you can store it under 8 inches and it'll insulate enough so it won't freeze at all! Pretty cool trick.
HHSFHarry 1 year ago
Love your videos Nutnfancy very thorough. But you're not gonna shoot a Grizzly with a pistol lol just gonna piss em off
Kazic5000 2 years ago
that small olive drab bucket can even double as a dog bowl
edgesuxass 2 years ago
Thanks so much nutn, I am a real rookie, and with my work I pretty much know what I need ffor work but then I know that I really needed a crucial piece of equipment i.e. trial and error. This is one of those situations that I would not to notice that I was missing one of those pieces of equipment. Thanks so much for passing all of your years of back packing experience onto us. Plus thanks so much for all of your other videos as well. I bought some knives and tools that you have really endorsed.
low49 2 years ago
Nutnfancy-
I don't know if you were aware of it, but I learned this thick from my Dad. If you eat a lot of trout in the wild, don't bother with a fry pan. Put the skinned fish skin side down directly on a burning piece of wood. Sounds crazy, I know. But it works. The fish will not burn, the skin peels right off. One thing I personally bring in the woods is a lightweight pair of tongs. Very multi-purpose.
annihilator1100 2 years ago
Awesome! Great tip! -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago
Hey nuntn were did you get those mugs they look pretty cool and I like how there multipurpose.
huntinguy532 2 years ago
You remind me of a guy that I met while thru hiking the Appalichian Trail in 06'. We trail named him "carryall"..... He was even carrying a generous supply of hard (big) cover BOOK's.....No joke.....
WAY to much stuff..
samuel19641 2 years ago
awesome vids would love to hear more about how you plan your menu for a 5 day trip and what type of foods and meals you like to prepare, anyways thats just my 2 cents, love watching ya please keep em comin, us follows eat those vids up, thanks dude
backpacker2009 2 years ago
allow for two fifths of bourbon. More if its a three-day trip.
kensho3 2 years ago 14
hey nutnfancy you should really think about bringing a couple of onions in your kitchen surpplyes. i find that if your food supply is scarce then adding a little onion to a caurght rabbid makes a nice dinner seam bigger and has a little flavor to it.
Stainlessb2 2 years ago
"Güevos rancheros with fresh tortillas" Your spanish is better than my english XD. Saludos desde mexico!
altmegido 2 years ago
Instead of burning coals use stones that are heated up keeps a temprature hot relitivly for a long time helps to keep you warn inside a tent too the more massive the rocks the longer it stays warm.
deathmarch5 2 years ago
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instead of a stove use an open fire
bestabac 2 years ago
its harder to make a meal with an open flame than you think........
anyway nutn said he has a open fire anyway
its just more efficient with a stove
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
not really, get a good bed of coals and its accualy jsut as easy.
CPLBSS88 2 years ago
pft howw are you going to get the coal? with a fire lol
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
not COAL, COALS...ya know the stuff that burning wood turns into?
CPLBSS88 2 years ago
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yeah dumbass how do you GET the coals?
makng a fire? dummy
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
Responding to upplsuckim16. You say that as if you have experience on the subject. But five dollars says your camping experience was limited to losing your virginity in the boy scouts.
Not to mention that upon viewing your channel, All I found were two pro atheist vids.
Yeah your hardcore. 5/5 subscriber for life
tacknifenut110 2 years ago 3
I like to carry around a few coffee filters to rubberband around the end of my water filter. It's an easy way to catch pollen and other debris, keeping your filter cleaner.
PrinceCrimson 2 years ago 3
I'm going through this series for a second time. I may have said this before, but I don't care. I LOVE my katadyn water filter. It is well worth the extra weight.
JahTambo151 2 years ago 2
Pistol ... If one feels the need for human def. then have at it, but I would caution against popping off rounds for fun - 1 bad ricochet/accidental hit of other folks would be tragic. Also, if bears are a worry (say black bears), then bear spray is likely a lighter, safer, and more reliable defense.
As always, with wild and human threats, being heads up is the best defense :). Im not against guns w/ backpacking, Id just caution against advising those new to the activity to bring firearms.
BrerRabbitBDA 2 years ago 2
NnF, youre a gearhead and I understand/respect that (I am as well) - but I would say that you could REALLY simplify and lighten your backpacking cooking gear.
If you want to use a 'traditional' stove, I would really look at the Primus Onifuel - can use any fuel (liquid or LP gas), and is built to last. But Id also recommend the many light and cheap alcohol stoves out there. Also, cooking with esbit tabs can really make things easy.
Anyway, those are my two rupees.
BrerRabbitBDA 2 years ago
have you tryed the wisper light jet stove if you have how do you like it cuse i like that stove the best over all of the others but it is a little heaver than your burner that you have
benjamin18ful 2 years ago
The MSR dromedary bags are an excellent, more durable substitute for the nalgene water bags.
pkonstot 2 years ago
do u like hydradration packs?
AlexMatheson123 2 years ago 3
you helped me out so much
lelouchveebritanna 2 years ago
6:13 it could also be a urinal
username2274317 2 years ago
backpacking is a hard job
airsoftguy44 2 years ago
only if your doing it wrong. i find the more multiuse items you have, the less you have to carry. and alot of stuff you think you need, you really dont.
like his water filter, you can just boil the water with your mess kit., disposable waterbottles are reusable and disposable and way lighter than his bottles. etc. during the warm season, i can cut everything down to about 35 pounds or less. without sacrificing comfort.
its all about what you know and what you can use around you.
yourredcomrade717 2 years ago
instead of a tent if you want to get lighter I'd get a bivi bag from so brand such as TAS or Plat-a-tac which is a breathable bag that's like a swag except that it's just the skin and it only weighs about 500g. Get one unless you want more space like you have in a tent.
cripticstone 2 years ago
i have a meskit that has a plate and bowl that double as pans i don't know the make or model as my sister took it to girlscout camp dang theif
croccostimpy 2 years ago
Great vid watching it again. How do you make huevos rancheros? I love it, but isn't it hard to make?
jamesbeach2 2 years ago
Tortillas, refried beans, fried eggs, tomato-heavy salsa, maybe some avocado. Not too difficult.
NastyPuppy 2 years ago
hot beverages taste best when they're in steel. when i'm drinking fresh mountain water, i want to savor it so i always pack a steel cup which tastes far far far better than plastic.
Diatonic135 2 years ago 5
i bring 2 nalgenes; 1 for water and 1 for wild edibles/bugs.
Diatonic135 2 years ago
i hope your son knows how lucky he is to have a dad like you
ezzyfuzzmann 2 years ago 37
agreed. My dad is also an outdoorsman and I appreciate everything he's taught me and provided me with.
98FZR600 2 years ago 3
@ezzyfuzzmann ^^ This!!
ridah925 1 year ago
i'm seeing comments about Iodine being illegal in the U.S. (Huh?!) Unless there are different types of iodine for different purposes that i'm unaware of, you can buy pretty good-sized bottles of it in the first-aid dept. at Wal-Mart. prices range from $6-15. i don't really know why it would be illegal just because it can be used in concocting explosives. heck, you can make very large explosions with water, baking soda, a battery, wire and steel tubes. None of those items are illegal.
bronzeweavil 2 years ago
Orikaso rocks. Just practice with it before you get out there. The cup is a little tricky.
dsheckx 2 years ago
I got a few Orikaso sets in March last year or something, it was kinda cool, and they work fine, but I'm still thinking I'll change it for something simpler like a Squishy Bowl sometime.
HelloMarco 2 years ago
Get the X Bowl and cup from Sea to Summit. They are just like squishy bowls and and pack down small.
Jack2511 2 years ago
Boring... he keeps saying that. Anybody board? Please I can't get enough of this stuff, you are not boring!!!!
YTMegiddo 2 years ago 6
did you rob a sporting goods store?
stillrob420 2 years ago 2
Iodine... For radiation? Where are you going backpacking? Chernobyl?
yioming 2 years ago
You aren't serious are you? Don't be stupid.
insalias 2 years ago
Do you know what Idodine is?
Guyisaritelegend 2 years ago
Iodine* And yes, I'm sure nutnfancy knows what Iodine is, but it's mostly illegal to purchase as it it is used in manufacturing some explosives.
Themartialartist90 2 years ago
Iodine is illegal in the US, that just over the top.
Guyisaritelegend 2 years ago
Really? I can buy like, 4 oz. bottles of it for first aid kits and stuff like that. Plus you can still but Iodine tablets like crazy. But that is interesting.
KiltPatrick 2 years ago
You can buy it in sporting goods stores to sanitize water. i.e. water tablets.... Not sure what it would do for radiation but you can't just drink lake or stream water even if it looks perfectly clean and safe.
colorsoluble 2 years ago
When we go camping in cold weather, we use white gas stoves because they don't go cold and stop working like propane does.
efletch91 2 years ago
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camped69 2 years ago 3
humans
joshtheslayerfan 2 years ago
at 15:50 excuse me for being ignoratn but what "two legged bad guys" are you talking about
MindBullets2142 2 years ago
robbers, muggers ect. very rare but theres some sickos way out in the country never can be too careful hostle, tcm, Turistas all based on true stories
campbellhyde08 2 years ago 2
ya there called red necks lol
username2274317 2 years ago
lol,
y r redneck murders so hard to solve?
because theres no dental records and the dna all matches
campbellhyde08 2 years ago 25
lol i fell off my seat loling
username2274317 2 years ago
@campbellhyde08 lol
bower31 1 year ago
for eggs, why not bring dried egg powder instead? your scrambling it anyways and are more dependable and won't break like eggs, it's powder, I also advise powdered milk, mix the two together, add water with bread and you have some tasty french toast quick and easy.
hope this helps :)
flamedrag18 2 years ago
for water perifacituation do you prefer boiling water or the water perifacation tablits?
OregonBackpacker 2 years ago
Spatula!! LOL My wife makes pan cackes!! every time we go camping!! so spatula is nice!!
italia300 2 years ago
How do think a glock 21 or 31 would fair in a wilderness self-defense situation? Are these calibers sufficient? I would really like to avoid a big 10mm cannon. Any help is appreciated
NeartTa 2 years ago
If your concerned about self defense, I would say anything in a sufficiently strong caliber that is high capacity is ideal. Concern of impedance is negligible in survival situations. More rounds + shot placement > fewer rounds + heavy bullet.
rbhiso 2 years ago
Appreciate the input
NeartTa 2 years ago
well the common pot user aka myself isnt the problume, but a high scale grow might have some very protective owners. But yeah.....
adamrosio08 2 years ago
what 2 legged verions of bad guys your 15 miles into the wild. lol. how is
adamrosio08 2 years ago
pot growers. here in OR. their petty common
levi536 2 years ago
what kind of of Rucksack do you use on your extended stays?
WWII 2 years ago
"I like not roughing it" L-O-L like we couldn't tell from the amount of stuff u take! Don't get me wrong its all useful, but wat a lot!!! If u want to stay in such comfort, stay home!
BroadheadedDeath 2 years ago
show how you pack it all
hadd13 3 years ago 3
Two legged bad guys, while you're backpacking and camping? I thought you were going to say small animals, lol.
Nice videos so far.
JoshThaNinja 3 years ago
Backpack/water buckets seem like little concept ideas for a children's swimming pool.
pulpy 3 years ago
you have some great information, but i think you maybe need to go back through all your equipment and re-weigh it. You say that you would take a Glock 10 mm handgun into bear country, and that bear spray is another option but "very heavy to pack in". The Glock 29 (the 10 mm) is 24.7 oz - unloaded. Bear spray is generally around 12 oz.
Not knocking ya, just something I noticed. of course, i am an ounce counter....so......
melberrypie 3 years ago
Something else you could consider to prolong your filter life is to use a coffee filter secured with a rubber band on the intake. Keeps the filter functional alot longer. Good job on all your videos.
deepseaclimber 3 years ago 5
Damn. Great suggestion! I'll do that next time. I have the same filter as nutn. and I was concerned about that issue. Thanks.
rvlqcitizen 3 years ago
Glock 10mm recomendation!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Nutnfancy, Wahoooo.............. Epic all around gun.
Cessnacaptain 3 years ago
How did the Orikaso flatware end up performing?
KagarBeardtooth 3 years ago
As word of caution about Nalgene bottles: in April '08, many of them were recalled because a chemical called bisphenol A - a known carcinogen - was used in their manufacture. Nalgene now makes their bottles without the chemical, so replace your older bottles with the new "BPA-free" bottles.
snowandash 3 years ago 6
I use the pocket rocket, as long as you keep an eye on it and find a place away from the wind, it will et the job done
hatrixz 3 years ago
Have you ever run into the " two-legged" bad guy while hiking?
Manny4155 3 years ago
10mm ruffly equates to a .40 caliber handgun, which is good to shoot yourself if a bear takes interest. 45-70 much better, or any of the larger magnum caliber revolvers.
cyprisjynx 3 years ago
Tip: I sometimes use widemouth Nalgene bottles for items I don't want wet or crushed, i.e. wallets, cellphones, glasses, gps.
Fryin trout: Pack in a small plastic bottle of olive, it comes in handy!
I live IN grizz country. I think you just gave me a video idea on effective bear calibers. Personally I think you'd have a hard time stoppin' a momma griz with a 10mm.
But agree that a caliber with a '4' in it is best. 41mag, 44mag, 45Lc, 454casul, 460, or 500. or a trusty 12ga.
spencer0590 3 years ago 2
Hey Nutnfancy, this is bowwow239 ( I am a "sheepdog" with my sig239),
Terrific videos. I am having fun and getting great info.
When I go on trip I sometimes bring my Katadyn filter. However, sometimes, on river and canoe trip, I clean water by boiling. Do you ever boil water for drinking?
Take care and keep up a the good work.
bowwow239 3 years ago
as far as i know, i'm pretty sure "katadyn" is pronounced "kah-tah-din" with the stress on the second syllable, but that's just what i know. great vids, keep up the great work! love nalgenes.
aznelite325 3 years ago
I havent been backpacking in black hills but ive been hiking Nice place!!! I know im not nutnfancy lol
adamrosio08 3 years ago
Instead of warming the canister with the fire, Cook with the fire.
AndrewXAnarchy 3 years ago
could you do a review of a 10mm hand gun ? ive never seen one before. and if you can how hard is it to find the ammo ?
stickandrun 3 years ago 2
The Austrian accent was excellent. Great work!
DESTROYEVERYTHING444 3 years ago 2
thank you for going into detail bro
grapple69 3 years ago 4
THANKS FOR THESE GREAT VIDS!!!!!
smallzphoto 3 years ago 6
So have you actually run into bad guys of the 2-legged var?
robert5117 3 years ago
I would like to watch a video demonstrating how to filter water.
cavalucho 3 years ago
I know batteries are the drawback with the Steripen system. I guess every system has its drawbacks. So will like it and some wont. For the weight reason I have not used a filter pump, I think this might change in the future.
Just a note on outerwear, last week i picked up from sierra trading post a pair of water proof breathable pants on clearance for $35-$40. They are pretty sweet for the price. forget off hand wich brand they are, but they were part zip and have pockets and belt loops.
jetfuel545 3 years ago
So much info coming down here im starting to get a headache, lol. What more can i say, thank you.
For the past year ive been interested in the Steripen for water purification. I picked one up several weeks ago and have been very happy with it so far. Its quick and easy to use. To filter the water I use the Naglene style bottle with prefilter it came with. I have also used a bandana with success. I usually bring tablets too and a containeer to boil. Backup methods I feel are always recommended
jetfuel545 3 years ago
I got a Katadyn Hiker the other day. It looks like the new version of your PUR. I still need to do a field test with it. But it looks to be awesome. I usually have a nalgene or militrary 1 qt. or two qt. collapsable. As you already know the military covers serve the same purpose as the nalgene cover. I don't really like the hydration bladders to much. Great for keeping hands free(soldiers). Excellent Series*****
ryanjcus 3 years ago
id take the beretta bobcat but a .25 is just as good =)
JaySkuh 3 years ago
cant you just boil the water?But i guess if u want water right away and not like 5hour cool down =) nice bucket idea, u should get all the gear your going to take on your next hiking trip and scale it =)
JaySkuh 3 years ago