Backpacking Tips- What to pack and how to pack it pt2

In this video, I will go into detail what I take in my backpack when hiking and backpacking for multiple days. Over the last 15 years I have hiked thousands of miles and have cirrculated through many pieces of equipment and this video will describe my core essentials to take on the trail. Feel free to ask any questions

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[TheDanMcK]

@neveragain696 i get a lot of those small mesh ditty bags at rei but you can usually find them at any camping/outdoor store

[medvi1]

how should I calculate how much food to bring?



[TheDanMcK]

@medvi1 I like to have two meals planned per day, breakfast and dinner. They are usually pretty quick and easy with higher calorie contents. Personally, I am a fan of MRE's and LRE's. They are super easy to heat up (boiling water or straight on the coals) I will bring 2 entrees, 2 sides, and two desserts per day. Peanuts, granola, grits, oatmeal, instant coffee and dried fruit also go with me.

[Nnawgs1]

I've ben hiking for years, update every couple years. One thing is many pack there sleeping bag inside. I can't change,i still strap it on the outside and on the bottom of my pack in a water proof of course. Old style also goes with my light weight tent on the top. Do others still do out this way? Should I load it inside now? I don't see any reason to change.

[TheDanMcK]

Pack what and however you are most comfortable with. I typically dont take all this stuff with me when I go backpacking. I mad e the video for a scout troop to be able to outline essentials used while long distance hiking. With this heavier rig I usually hike upto 10 miles a day

[WaagooshTheRedFox]

@TheDanMcK question, since when is 10 miles a significant distance? not to be rude, but ive hiked over 100 miles in one trip. 10 miles seems like alot less than a hike and alot more like a long walk.

[TheDanMcK]

@WaagooshTheRedFox.  I don't think you read the comment right. I would love to see you hike 100 miles a day. As the comment reads 10 miles a day, which is pretty far over mountain terrain. My monthly hiking trip averages 40-60 miles

[afterthefox7]

Not Rubics Cube but, Tetris fitting.

[ianarno]

Thanks for taking the time. I applaud you giving your full pack weight, many give their pack weights without food, water, and clothing in what seems to be an attempt to be "cool" to other Internet guys by saying a low number. I'm on a mobile device, if you respond I'll see the notification later on my desktop and remember to subscribe.

[tomasoutdoors]

helo for about how many days did you packed.

[awesomelyhumble]

Awesome, thank you for taking the time to show and explain each item, its purpose, and how it's packed. This was very informative and helpful. Now I can get an idea of what I may need, and what to look for when shopping. Thanks again!!

[neveragain696]

Hi, I noticed in your video small see-through (made of net probably?) bags. Do you know any website that sells similar bags?

Thanks

[sa9lewis1]

@lolynite try esutures.com

[lolynite]

im in canada do you know anywhere to get suture kits? i cant even find them online

[Lean540]

@WaagooshTheRedFox You sir, are an upstanding individual that no longer seems to me to be lacking in character. I applaud you and hope there are no hard feeling between us! :)

[WaagooshTheRedFox]

@Lean540 ok i admit i may have been out of line.

[Lean540]

@WaagooshTheRedFox I wasn't doubting that you have been on hundred mile hikes. People hike the Appalachian Trail on continual basis. The issue I had was that TheDanMck had taken the time to share his knowledge and you chose to educate him on whether or not ".10 miles is a significant distance". Can you see how that comment may have been out of place and maybe not the best way to thank the guy for taking his time to help others? Or, not so much?