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flatbrokeoutside
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When sleeping bags fail to work and what to do about it
We bought a nice sleeping bag for the Appalachian Trail and everything will be fine, right? Right??
REI website on sleeping bag temperature ratings -- tinyurl.com/yrzb97at
Sleeping pad problem-solving video -- ruclips.net/video/qQXimlu_OiU/видео.html
Flatbrokeoutside playlists -- www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists
Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook -- profile.php?id=100063328872435
Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter (or whatever the #@$ it's called) -- flatbrokeoutsid
REI website on sleeping bag temperature ratings -- tinyurl.com/yrzb97at
Sleeping pad problem-solving video -- ruclips.net/video/qQXimlu_OiU/видео.html
Flatbrokeoutside playlists -- www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists
Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook -- profile.php?id=100063328872435
Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter (or whatever the #@$ it's called) -- flatbrokeoutsid
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A common and potentially dangerous problem faced by backpackers
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
In the outdoors, an ounce of prevention can be better than 10 pounds of cure. How to set up Google news alerts www.google.com/alerts National Park Service search and rescues www.fox13now.com/news/fox-13-investigates/thousands-of-national-park-visitors-need-rescue-every-year-and-its-costing-taxpayers When Flatbroke got seriously lost ruclips.net/video/NEg34FSkMg4/видео.html Navigating with map a...
A great item that most AT gear lists don't have
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Flatbrokeoutside playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists The whiteblaze.net forum www.whiteblaze.net/forum/ Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435 Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter (or whatever the #@$ it's called) flatbrokeoutsid
How to screw up seriously in outdoor, wilderness areas
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
A look at Flatbroke's Outdoor Mistake Hall of Shame to reveal the mental attitudes that lead to trouble in the first place. Flatbroke's playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter or whatever it's called flatbrokeoutsid Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435
Are backpackers better off with today's gear?
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Backpacking gear in 2023 seems to promise everything. But can it always deliver? Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter - flatbrokeoutsid Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook - profile.php?id=100063328872435 How and why Flatbroke made his own tents ruclips.net/video/tZ_eFrLrq1o/видео.html Flatbrokeoutside's playlists - www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlist
Five gross things about long-distance hiking
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Things can get grungy on a long-distance hike, but there are ways to deal with it. Flatbroke's playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists The PCTA on outdoor toilet habits www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/leave-no-trace/basic-skill-pooping-four-steps/ Flatbroke on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid Flatbroke on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435
Hiker is legally blamed for his own emergency
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
While unusual, a situation reported in early 2023 still has things in common with other outdoor emergencies. Backpacker Magazine article www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/a-hiker-started-a-wildfire-trying-to-signal-for-help-now-he-owes-the-government-300000/?Backpacker Magazine,BackpackerMag-facebook,twitter
How a fanny pack might save our tail in the wild
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When it comes to preventing trouble, little details can make a big difference. When Flatbroke got seriously lost ruclips.net/video/NEg34FSkMg4/видео.html Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid Flatbrokeoutside's play lists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists
Backpacking lessons from using a thin sleeping pad
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Long distance hikers need to get a good night's sleep. What does it take to accomplish that? Flatbroke's playlists www.youtube.com/@flatbrokeoutside6921/playlists Flatbroke on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid
A pointless activity while backpacking
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
Some considerations for cooking our food when backpacking, particularly on high mileage, long distance trips. Flatbrokeoutside on Twitter flatbrokeoutsid
An overlooked nuisance on the Appalachian Trail
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It's a problem that can be dealt with ... mostly. Flatbroke's homemade tents ruclips.net/video/tZ_eFrLrq1o/видео.html When rain on the AT is a nightmare ruclips.net/video/f_FHEzzTIVs/видео.html Flatbroke's Twitter flatbrokeoutsid Flatbroke on Facebook profile.php?id=100063328872435
The 'happy talk' fallacy on the Appalachian Trail
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
For years the number of people attempting a northbound AT thru hike has increased, and the percentage of those who succeed has fallen. What is going on? Morale and reality playlist ruclips.net/p/PLTJe9vVwbB9BugXA6YyOxWtbgB1jiOIyx Hiking for mileage playlist ruclips.net/p/PLTJe9vVwbB9BbPiGihnI1L9LlLTEEJymt Health and safety play list ruclips.net/p/PLTJe9vVwbB9BWxXPECKp3Y1EY_FkAjnqI Bonus Endurin...
When other AT hikers have trouble. Or do they?
Просмотров 4 тыс.3 года назад
Things don't always go smoothly on the Appalachian Trail, and when it happens to other hikers, sometimes we know about it. What should we do to help, if anything? Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook Flatbrokeoutside-176295672733321/?ref=bookmarks The AT Conservancy guidelines on dogs appalachiantrail.org/explore/hiking-with-dogs/#:~:text=The Appalachian Trail Conservancy pet,healthy and c...
Hiking skills come in handy during a pandemic
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.4 года назад
Lessons on getting in shape for long-distance backpacking can happen in the most unlikely situations. Flatbrokeoutside on Facebook Flatbrokeoutside-176295672733321/?ref=bookmarks The benefits of walking year-round, year after year ruclips.net/video/VxORLXvbe6g/видео.html Thru-hike success rates on the Appalachian Trail (scroll down to see the numbers) appalachiantrail.org/explore/h...
Luxury items (and bad news) on the Appalachian Trail
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 лет назад
Flatbroke gets tagged to show his luxury items, and uses it as an excuse for another treatise on attitude and flexibility on the AT. I was tagged by: IceBear Hikes - ruclips.net/video/eJ7ooIejqR4/видео.html SectionHiking the AT - ruclips.net/video/Mx0KT8nO8lk/видео.html Blind hiker builds fire, gets help, when no one knew he was lost - www.backpacker.com/survival/out-alive-lost-and-blind-appala...
Cold and wet on the Appalachian Trail
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 лет назад
Cold and wet on the Appalachian Trail
Finally quit limping on the Appalachian Trail
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Finally quit limping on the Appalachian Trail
'Stealth' camping tips for the Appalachian Trail
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'Stealth' camping tips for the Appalachian Trail
How much fun is the Appalachian Trail?
Просмотров 5 тыс.6 лет назад
How much fun is the Appalachian Trail?
Dealing with pain on the Appalachian Trail
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Dealing with pain on the Appalachian Trail
When rain is a nightmare on the Appalachian Trail
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When rain is a nightmare on the Appalachian Trail
AT thru hike completions vlogged in 2017
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AT thru hike completions vlogged in 2017
Can we take it easy on the Appalachian Trail?
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Can we take it easy on the Appalachian Trail?
Lessons from Grandma Gatewood and Earl Shaffer on the Appalachian Trail
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Lessons from Grandma Gatewood and Earl Shaffer on the Appalachian Trail
Section hiking addiction on the Appalachian Trail
Просмотров 10 тыс.7 лет назад
Section hiking addiction on the Appalachian Trail
Ultralight gear vs. grim reality on the Appalachian Trail
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Ultralight gear vs. grim reality on the Appalachian Trail
Out of shape on the Appalachian Trail
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Out of shape on the Appalachian Trail
Backpacking in scorching hot weather (Hiking tips Pt. 51)
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Backpacking in scorching hot weather (Hiking tips Pt. 51)
Gear fails and how to prevent them (Hiking tips Pt. 50)
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 лет назад
Gear fails and how to prevent them (Hiking tips Pt. 50)
Now watched several of your videos, must say appreciate all of them. Many have high educational values.
Glad you find the videos helpful and thanks a million for being a great viewer!
My wife and I were in Yellowstone about 30 years ago ( late August) when a fast moving cold front came in over night. It dropped about 8 inches of snow and moved off to clear the skies and the temperature dropped like a rock. In the middle of the night I was awakened by my wife saying she was very, very cold. We tried everything to get her warmer without luck. We stayed awake all night. When the sun came up we were able to hike the 7 miles back to the car. Our two biggest problems were believing weather reports and believing the 20 degree temperature rating of our sleeping bags. The foam roll up pad didn’t help much either. That dangerous occurrence won’t happen again. Your tips are spot on for the future hikers.
Thanks for sharing your experience and thanks for watching!
I use a Texsport convoluted pad I bought a long time ago. Fairly comfortable and I have a dog, so I don't use an inflatable. I've camped down to about 30 degrees f with it. I've thought about getting an inflatable to put on top, but it's an extra pound and I don't have that much trouble sleeping on it. Might try it sometime.
Thanks for sharing and thanks a million for being a viewer!
Use a complete set of sleeping clothes🥼👖🧤🧦, menerio wool long johns, socks and even a hat to prevent body oil and dirt from harming the inside of the bag. When I get back I cool air fluff 20 minutes🕜 with a dryer sheet or two, which freshens it up, and store in a large loff bag💰📦. (dryer sheets before a trip gives you some mosquito protection). If really dirty or rain soaked🌧🚿, I use NIKWAX Down Wash and Polar Proof, or their other down treatments avail at REI. The care and storage is important for down bags😊👣
Good tips and btw I always carrying my sleeping bag in a plastic garbage bag and it's never gotten wet ... yet anyway. And thanks for watching!
Grat Video to wake up too. I just got back last night (6-17-2024) from the AT. I hiked from South of Erwin to North of Roan Mountain/Lower Laura Falls. I was the only person cooking with alcohol and saw nothing but gas cannister stoves. That 6600 feet on Roan Mountain was cold;) Sleeping bags are "cool" topic.
Glad you liked the video! Keeping hiking and thanks a million for watching!
Thanks, resently found your channel. Love your videos. 😊
Awesome! Thank you! Welcome aboard and thanks a million for watching!
great content as usual. my experience has been that exhaustion after a hard day of hiking makes a big difference in how warm I feel in my bag. as does being the least bit dehydrated. Keeping your bag dry at all costs is key. I usually carry an expensive but super light weight down jacket (even on summer hikes) and have worn it to bed many times to help me stay warm and asleep on cold nights.
You make some great points, particularly about staying hydrated. Thanks for sharing and thanks for being a great viewer!
Still using my 0 degree Camp 7 bag. It’s heavy but warm. About 40 years old but it works. I only section in late winter so it works for me. Kind if like Western Mountaineering back in the day
Thanks for sharing and thanks a million for watching!
I once had a sleeping bag that was thick and heavy. I don't know what the stuffing was, but the cover looked like blue jeans . Anyway it kept me very warm but you wouldn't want to carry it for a long distance.
I know what you mean, I've had a couple of those! And thanks a million for watching!
Great vid. Please do more
Glad you liked it. I'll do what I can and thanks for being a great viewer!
I'm glad you're still at it.
Thank you, and thanks for still being a viewer!
A gd tip if you use a bivvy bag as well is put eny spare clothing in it to make more inoculation
Great idea, and thanks for watching!
I layer my sleeping bag by bringing down ski pants + polyester puffy, they are like wearing a sleeping bag. I also have a 55gal contractors bag that slips over sleeping bag and comes up to my shoulders. On really cold nights I stick a hand warmer above my groin because major arteries pass through there and warms up my body.
Good plan, I like it. And thanks a million for watching!
Yellowstone has too many bears for my liking. Too many big bears. The Brown kind. 🐻Great Video!
Great info, very thorough! Especially for new, and some more experienced!
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Thanks for posting the vids that you do, Thru hiked the whole 2198.4. I found alot of your info very useful and motivating. RoadRunner '23
It's always an honor to have a thru hiker as a viewer! Thanks for the endorsement and thanks for watching!
good advice as always!
Glad you liked it and thanks again for being a great viewer!
I take adown thro and my puffy coat with me I have had to put these on at night to keep warm and add those shake hand warmers 12 hr. ones
Good plan and thanks for watching!
oH I take the 50 deg bag or the 38 deg bag I am headed to Maine to finish Iam watching the weather to see which bag take ! the 38 is 32 but at 38 I get cold I know what talking about!
Just came from Maine. 50 and rain and fog.
I been keeping a eye on it thanks worried about the stream crossings
@smd482000 -- Have a great hike and thanks for watching!
I have a synthetic quilt that's good to the low 40s in for summer use. I stack that on my 3-season 25 degree quilt and stay warm to around 0 F. The same synthetic quilt draped over my 0 degree bag will keep me warm to minus 20 F. Another benefit of a synthetic outer layer is that the dew/frost point will be in your synthetic layer and not your down. As a rule of thumb, I prepare for 20 degrees lower than the lowest forecast in warmer months, and 30 degrees in the winter. That tends to be enough to handle temperature along with mistakes like not eating or drinking enough to stay warm.
Good plan! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Cheers from Australia (where it can get very cold at night as well)
Thanks for watching and stay warm out there!
I have not been training enuf to think about what sleeping bag to bring .only walking at sea level is not challenging ,thank you for reminding me it's hiking season .
Keep hiking and thanks a million for watching!
You're the best! 😁💚👊
You too!! And thanks again for being a great viewer!
Excellent advice!!
Glad you think so and thanks again for being a great viewer!
I keep my Hyke&Byke “Eolus” 0degree bag in my pack year round. Heavy but worth it
Good plan! And thanks again for being a viewer!
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Always enjoy your videos. The no-nonsense way you share helpful information is refreshing. Please continue as long as you can.
Thank you! Will do! And thanks for being a great viewer!
Hey there! Happy to see something from you again. Always very nice to profit from your knowledge
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Thank you for your work.
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
I love rain. I’d be disappointed if I hiked the AT and it DIDN’T pour!
An intelligent man speaks, and speaks from experience and common sense. Glad to see you back.
Well Done… Thank you !
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Great to see another one if your videos.
I like your discussions of the philosophy behind your hiking. The deciding WHY is the first step that must be taken before selecting gear, place, time or distance. I have a container of iodine crystals. You add water and let it set, yielding a saturated solution of standard strength. You then count out a number of drops. It has worked for years.
You must be talking about Polar Pure, right? I also have had a bottle for years. They were forced to go out of business because they were too small to meet the costs of some federal regulation, as I recall. Very regrettable! I'm glad you like the channel and thanks a million for being a viewer!
My Spot turned itself on no matter how I stored it and I didn't want the extra weight of their case. I recently purchased a Rovyvon 4th Aurora A5 USB. I also use a Petzl elite 50. I am going to carry a USB NOBO Headlamp.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
Amazon has $21 d50 14 oz air mattresses same quality as $200-279 namebrands.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!
I always carry 2 compasses also 2 flash lights. It is all too easy to be delayed for some unforeseen reason. I have had to make my way back to the parking area in the dark many times.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing and thanks again for being a viewer!
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Glad to see you posting videos again. My GF has posted videos of our thru hike of the Allegheny Trail in West Virginia and the ALT, as it is known, may be closer to you is you are coming from Ohio and may be more convenient for you to drive to. Unfortunately the northern most section has a lot of road walking walking and you would have to drop down to thr area around Blackwater State park to get some mostly backwoods hiking in.
Every time I've driven to the AT, I've passed a sign for that trail. Maybe someday I'll get on it! Thanks for the info and thanks for being a viewer!
Can't say I had these issues on my thru, but I have missed turns during ultramarathons or hiking on unmaintaned trail systems.
Thanks for watching!
If I’m hiking or backpacking, I’ll take with me a thin reflective cord about 200ft long so I can trace myself back to the trail for sure, it would be a lifesaver and only about 3oz extra on my pack
Now that is an inventive idea! My compliments. And thanks for watching!
wow
thanks
You're welcome and thanks for watching!
Very good advice as always.
Thank you sir! Good to see you again and thanks yet again for being a great viewer!
The "outvoted by 2 compasses" thing is real. I've done it
Thanks for backing me up and thanks a million for watching!
So many people underestimate the AT. I love hiking, but know my own personal limitations. Some are, I don't like to get wet, and can't go a day without a shower. So I could never through hike. I also don't have the willpower to accomplish such an incredible feat. The AT is mostly portrayed as an easy stroll with a group of friends. Videos like this sir, are realistically honest, without any sugar coating!
Yes, there isn't much sugar coating once we get on the AT! :) Thanks again for being a great viewer!
@@flatbrokeoutside6921 I always enjoy watching your videos, and your no nonsense approach to the outdoors!
Great video, plain and simple! Thanks
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Many thanks to you for helping to keep us safe! Learn to use and trust your compass, people.
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Great discussion! Thanks for once again reminding us that we cannot blindly count on everything always being OK.
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I carry a bandana every day in my back pocket, even when I'm not hiking. It has plenty of uses, many of which can come up unexpectedly. I can't imagine why everyone doesn't keep one handy.
Good point. And thanks a million for watching!