Here's a few affordable but be very useful ideas: A map of the area. Some baby wipes. Solid sunscreen so you don't have to apply with dirty hands. Body glide. A hat.
You should try Kite making material. It is lighter than Tyvek but just as durable. Just don't get it near anything hot as it will melt. I discovered this while using a small piece for my cooking station and set my hot kettle down on it and it almost melted the material. Using it under my hammock is great.
Dan, I found myself completely distracted, while watching you in the video, with the pullstrings of you underlayer tucked in instead of out. What a fashion faux pax! Finally in desperation, I played the video thru my stereo speakers, taped my eyes closed with Tenacious Tape, and listened to the dialog only. Instant success! Thanks for posting, entertaining and informative as usual.
Another good video though I had to wait for the right time to watch it- I'm kinda low-key and you're usually way too amped up for me. No disrespect to other channels but you, Dixie and Darwin are the top three for me! People like me need - "oops" I mean should watch your videos. Keep it up
I do love my REI Flexlite Air chair with one caveat - the feet sink too easily. Solution? four free caps from small plastic containers. At 3" or so diameter, they keep the feet from sinking, weigh nothing and fit in the chair bag. I suppose in a pinch the inside of my hiking shoes would work also for the back feet.
I carry all these items except the tenacious tape- I'm old school and have always carried duck tape. Might have to grab some tenacious tape next. The rest of the items go with me on day hikes, car camping, and backpacking. Love my Buff so much, we ordered them for our Scout troop for rewards for selling popcorn! We also give away water filters and medical kits to the youth for prizes throughout the year. As a previous paramedic, I carry the same kit as you but I added two maxi pads (awesome bleeding control, and good for women to be prepared) and a tourniquet (but only take a tourniquet if you have medical training yo use it). And my Helinox is always the envy of everyone at camp! Great video and I love the energy!
On the medical kit: that’s a need. People NEED medical kits. As for bandaids in a ziploc bag, that can actually be found INSIDE most all of my medical kits.
I do not really find much useful stuff on most medical kits. I carry just a strong bandage roll (not anything flimsy and it has a dual use for tinder if needed) and some wound patches. I used to be a military medic.
@@innocentiuslacrim2290 - paired with some kind of tape, a bandage roll is the most important thing. With those two items, you can handle a variety of injuries. I've got gloves in mine, in case I'm treating someone else, and my Sawyer Squeeze's backflush syringe can double as a wound irrigator. A lot of the commercially prepared first aid kits have superfluous stuff. A person who's thought through what they'd do in an emergency -- as a former medic, I'm confident you've done that a lot -- already knows how they can use other gear they're already carrying.
@@kimkremer8915 I'm an amateur fisherman and a weekend backpacker, just want to fully agree with you, mate. I've nicked a finger on a fish's scales and then handled some live bait only to find myself with an infection. Since then, I carry a small bottle of sanitary alcohol, medical tape, 2 bandage rolls and a pair of gloves along with a small pill case for heatstroke or other emergencies. We never really know until we suffer an injury and we don't have any means to cater to it. Pain is a good reminder to add a little bit of weight in your pack for safety issues, well worth it.
I got caught solo in the backcountry with a bad case of giardia. Could not eat or drink for week. Once the diarrhea and vomiting stopped, I got the dry heaves for 30 minutes if I ingested anything more than a teasppon of water. When it finally subsided, I was so weak I could barely move and I had a 20 mile hike out to civilization. It was a memorable experience, and according to the er doc, was likely caused by animal feces in the water. You can drink out of the cleanest stream you've ever laid eyes on, but you have no idea what happened upstream. Filters are cheap, easy, and light. The consequences can be severe.
I had a friend who was convinced that she could tell if water was safe. I mentioned this to another friend who replied "Everyone I've known who thought that started treating their water after they got sick once." Given how light the Sawyer filters are (as compared to the old Pur & Katadyn pump filters), there's no reason not to carry one & use it.
Saw a great tip from another backpacking youtuber - Buy a half-pint of alcohol in a plastic bottle, when it's empty use that bottle as a flask. It's lighter weight then most of the commercial flasks and it's prefilled (Same idea as the smart water bottles) You can always refill it with a better bourbon, rye, or single malt that isn't usually available in a plastic bottle. (or your poison of choice)
That chair is sweet, but at $119 on Amazon, it's a tad over $40. 😳 Still, I'll admit sitting on a cutdown part of a foam pad isn't all that great either....
People probably think you're kidding but I keep a tiny container of zinc oxide -- fantastic for any chafing/heat rash that might set in during the day, apply at bed time and that stuff fixes it overnight like magic. And Imodium? Sure. One little packet just in case? No brainer.
I'm from Louisiana and only use Boudreaux's Butt Paste. I can't find it up in Maryland, so I started using Lucas Paw Paw ointment. If you haven't tried it, grab a tube from Amazon. It is fantastic for so many things.
Hey Dan, instead of a chair I chose a small hammock. Outdoor Vitals makes one that weighs 14 oz complete including suspension. I can sit or lay on it...my luxury item.
dude. I love my hammock chair. I love taking a nap on a Lunch break or getting to camp early. I might get a chair also. you can get closer to the fire with a chair.
Tenacious tape just does nothing if you have tent/tarp from both side siliconized nylon or silpoly. It works only if you have tent from Sil/Pu nylon fabric.
You made a really good point about the water filter. I already have one, and I could totally take it car camping. I mean, why not throw it in? Some of the water sources can be sketchy--or shut off for some reason--and the water filter would give me some more options. Great advice!
I pack my water filter when I stay at my sister's house that has old PVC water pipes. It tastes better, and I get aches all over when I drink straight tap water at her house.
This whole video was really was about that stupid neck gator. He's trying to sell it and makes a good amount from it, I have seen many people try to sell neck gators lmao. Pathetic.
I prefer the Helinox Ground Chair. It doesn’t have the four skinny legs to dig into soft dirt, mud or sand like your “Chair Zero” has. I’m not sure if it’s lighter than your chair or not, but it’s just as well-made (same brand) and can be found for under $100 if you’re a savvy shopper.
I love my flexlite chair, and even bought the underquilt for it. I'd add a small firekit as I always (read: always) have a campfire (eastern forests, and usually low fire danger.) Also, I switched to the sawyer squeeze because I got tired of my other squeezy filter from MSR either jamming or hard to use or whatever. Added the Cnoc gear water bag for the squeeze and I've got a lightweight, dependable water system.
Take the plastic seal out of your squeeze where the water goes into it and put a mesh thing that goes into sinks. It will keep big pieces of stuff out of your filter and it will last way longer.
It is super nice to have a chair with a back rest. I always bring my REI chair with me kayak camping. Mine fits right behind the kayak skeg where very few other things fit.
Thanks for the vid's Dan, thanks for the laughs, thanks for the inspiration! You're thoughtful content and quality has continued to get better and better over the last year. I'm glad to see you've been taking advantage of and enjoying some of my home state Michigan hikes too :)
Polycro and Tyvek sheets were already on my "to-get" list. Hard to get Polycro here (unless you're prepared to buy bulk window film) and expensive to order either Polycro or Tyvek from the USA. Trying to find a builder willing to sell me a length of Tyvek building wrap because I've no desire to buy a whole roll. Beginning of last winter I got 3 microfibre neck gaiters - a Buff and a couple of no-brand ones. Bloody awesome things, very versatile. My camp chair's quite long, has a bug mesh attached to it and needs two trees to hold it up. Oh, and you can _sleep_ in it, too. BONUS!
Polycryo is sold as window shrink film here in the states under brands like Duck, 3M, Frost King. I see it on Amazon sold as generic as well. Currently a 7 feet x 10 feet piece is $4.36 US on Amazon for the Duck brand sold for sealing doors or very large windows. Perhaps you can find one of these or similar in New Zealand at big chain or local hardware stores?
Dan...Polyc... terrible unless you're trying to make potato chip bags LOL... :( I like Tyvek or a specific groundsheet for that tent. Love your energy... lol
FIRST AID KIT: I imagine most of us are building our own, rather than using the full contents of a ready-made kit. In that scenario, I recommend buying a smaller, empty first aid bag via Amazon for a few dollars, then filling it accordingly. That brand with the yellow bags tends to be pretty pricey (the one in the vid is $19) considering you're mostly just paying for a bag into which you will put items you already have.
You are the man Dan⛺️. Can’t tell you how much it means to me as I start out to get the “right” things the first time. I know this will save me money in the long run and make camping fun, comfortable, and I can enjoy nature to its fullest. Of corse I’m still practicing in the backyard with my 2 1/2 year old for now.... Kat
Headlight. I never hit the woods without a light,ever!😎 but then again as a caver/spelunker . I could only hope to use it in a find, not just a way home at night if I'm out passed sundown.
Thanks, Dan! Got it covered but had to order the buff from Amazon ($20). Mine is a synthetic material and I have to wash it after each trip as it gets pretty dirty and smelly. I did the wash thing on my tyvek and it's amazing how quiet it is vs the crinkly sound when initially used. One good use for my buff is a nice breathable mask during this awful pandemic. I suffocate in those N95 masks and I end doing that crazy thing of dropping it lower exposing my nose just so I can breathe...only if I'm not around other people.
I rocked a REI stool for sometime while backpacking, but then I was at camp with some friends who had actually chairs with backs... Needless to say, I hopped on REI and grabbed one of their flexlite they had on sale. Now I only use my stool for day hikes, but if I'm backpacking, I don't leave home without my chair!
Yup, NEED the medical kit and water filter. And we should certainly CONSIDER the rest of your recommendations. The chair looks interesting. I would like to recommend the Cascade Hiking table which weighs a couple of ounces (63grams) to you. It keeps the important things out of the dirt and mud. Love your work and personality mate. That's some back yard you have there
I am exactly the same way when people say to me "You need to..." and it is usually followed by "read this book" or "watch this movie" or "buy/download this CD." For outdoor stuff, nah... I just redefined the statement as " If time permits, I might want to look into..."). Alternately, when I hear "You need to" I generally hear Charlie Brown's parents ... and to the best of my knowledge the patriarch and matriarch of the Brown family don't know f###-all about backpacking. Dan, you rock! Thank you... for all the videos.
Folding stool by kathmandu is better. S Korea has great chairs. Light and small. Camping gear SKorea and Japan are great. China????? Taiwan is probably good. Those Asians Uncles love their morning hikes. So if you ever go S Korea take a hike. Dulle Gil. Bukansam Kawangdo amongst other places. Buyeo. Korean Country side. Cycle paths. Chung yo chung in Seoul along the stream. han River. Cheju do. NZs pretty good too. Cape to Bluff. Kiwi hospitality and Kiwi Kai. Kiwi gear. You can see some Marinos live too. Thanks for your advise. Howabout luxurt items art gear. Astro gear, Binocs and telescope. 70mm scope or custom built dobsonian. etc. Cooking gear. Food water. What is the ideal weight. Are trailer trolleys any good. Or how about a granny shopping cart modded. Or Kids bike. ,odified as a hand cart. How about airline travel and hiking. Like Taking your gear to Japan on some of the trails there. What to take what to ,leave behind. Neon Pilgrim gives you an idea what its like for us unfit ones. Anyway thanks for your guide.
Just making sure I am following correctly, the Helinex zero chair isn't under $40 right? I couldn't find it for less than $150 on Amazon. Is there a better place price-wise? Or a chair that is as lite for about $40?
Great vid! My #1 is my merino Buff but have to admit I have all and they are all great. Same deal with chair. Wonderful to have but if I am pushing weight, it stays behind and I rely on my butt pad and pack for a chair.
I stopped bringing a chair when i switched to a hammock. A little more weight for the sleep system and the inability to use the 'chair' without trees, but so worth the swap! Also why the F are sawyers double the price here in Europe?!?!?
I had a bear take a swipe at my tent in Northern Michigan, and having Tenacious Tape and my pole splint seriously saved the trip for me! My tent looked super ratchet but it made it through the next two days. And one other pro of Tyvek is that you can use it to make a hitchhiking sign if needed :)
I have a question to ask you if you don't mind what do you think about this brand of tent Eureka midori 1 person are they any good the only reason I'm asking is because I purchased one from my local REI store and I was going to take it with me on the Appalachian Trail but I won't be going until next spring I would really appreciate your opinion on this tent if possible thank you and keep up the good videos on RUclips
That essential water filter. I grew up dipping water out of any old stream and never got sick, but watching the number of visitors and dogs on the trail these days means I filter that water. I also carry a 1 oz S2S bucket to haul water to camp and filter there, and the bucket works great for washing up away from the stream so sunscreen, bug juice, and such doesn't pollute.
It s hard to choose a good inflatable pad or mattress...weight in gramms, not in pounds and a minimum of 3and a half inches. I m thinking about a small folding chair. I don t know if some can be used as toilet seat also......
I don't use a water filter because I hike in the Scottish highlands, the water is really fast flowing so there's no debris and I just use silver tablets to clear any bacteria from it. water filters aren't a necessity if you have similar water sources
I use a simple 5 by 7 tarp from Walmart to lay out by my hammock it's going to hold up better than thin plastic and I can treat it to keep bugs away too
I’m guilty in not buying a water filter yet...😅 However, here in Norway, the water’s pretty clean, and I make sure to grab mountain water from small flowing streams. Probably safer to use a filter, but boiling it does a lot, though...
Boiling is best at killing the nasties but it uses a lot of fuel, is rarely convenient and you require a stove and pot to do it. Filtering is your best first defense because it removes most of the nasties and all the particles that the nasties can hide on. I don't know in Europe but filters are cheap now compared to what they were so there is really no excuse. Generally in the US that is all that is required unless there is human, livestock or rodent contamination that might elevate the risk of viruses which most filters can't eliminate. Then you might want to add a chemical treatment or boil in addition to filtering.
In a couple of months im going hiking with my girlfriend (Barnevandrestien) - i'm danish and my girlfriend is norwegian. She made fun of me when i said that it might be a good idea to bring a filter, even though i know the water is super nice. What do you think? Should i buy a filter and hide it in my pack? :P
WiggersART I’d say it doesn’t hurt, but I’d would personally only use it if necessary. I’m certain there’s a lot of clean sources there, and its nice to spend time in front of a small bonfire (and we’re taught how to find sources you could drink straight out of in our younger days at school - as long as you “lift” the water with your hands instead of sucking water straight from the stream). There should be completely clean sources, but it’s probably nice to have a filter if you two want to have a quick hydration inbetween, if your bottles are empty. Have fun!😃
Any gear I’m missing that should be on the list? Let us know! 👇🏼
Dan Becker you cant go wrong with a good rain suit. Could save your life one day.
Here's a few affordable but be very useful ideas: A map of the area. Some baby wipes. Solid sunscreen so you don't have to apply with dirty hands. Body glide. A hat.
A buddy is always a must for me. Nothing greater then sharing the experience with friends
You should try Kite making material. It is lighter than Tyvek but just as durable. Just don't get it near anything hot as it will melt. I discovered this while using a small piece for my cooking station and set my hot kettle down on it and it almost melted the material. Using it under my hammock is great.
What jacket are you wearing in this vid?
ground cloth protects from "needles?!" Where the heck are you camping... skid row in L.A? Ooooh, you mean "pine needles" perhaps.
Yep.. pine needles
I had the exact same thought.
Dan Becker
Needless needles?
Hahaha! Coming from San Bernardino I instantly thought of used meth/heroin needles then logic took over and thought of pine/fir needles. 😜
This hits different in Portland
Dan,
I found myself completely distracted, while watching you in the video, with the pullstrings of you underlayer tucked in instead of out.
What a fashion faux pax!
Finally in desperation, I played the video thru my stereo speakers, taped my eyes closed with Tenacious Tape, and listened to the dialog only.
Instant success!
Thanks for posting, entertaining and informative as usual.
🤣🤣🙌
Best comment ever!
Hahaha😂
I tie my hoody into a nice Windsor knot.Than I can sell insurance on trial...
Half or full windsor? I might be doing it wrong.
@@winniepoohthomas always a full Windsor. Classy 👍👍
My buddy melted my sit pad 😫
15 years of friendship down the drain! #we’redone #noonemesseswithmysitpad
Great vid Dan!
Don't tell Darwin
RIP
That’s an Adventure Medical Kit .5 (“point 5” as in one-half) and it truly is all you need 99.99% of the time.
But what if you get a gunshot wound from a Grizzly bear? Then you'll be wishing you had that extra .01%!
What about accidental marijuana injections? Who dabs like that?!!
You call a $120.00 chair “budget gear”? 😂😂😂
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Another good video though I had to wait for the right time to watch it- I'm kinda low-key and you're usually way too amped up for me.
No disrespect to other channels but you, Dixie and Darwin are the top three for me! People like me need - "oops" I mean should watch your videos. Keep it up
Lol- you forgot to take your cast iron Dutch oven, cast iron griddle, skillet and 5kg of coal!
I do love my REI Flexlite Air chair with one caveat - the feet sink too easily. Solution? four free caps from small plastic containers. At 3" or so diameter, they keep the feet from sinking, weigh nothing and fit in the chair bag. I suppose in a pinch the inside of my hiking shoes would work also for the back feet.
Polycryo so your tent will slide nicely downhill. Tyvek for playing Superman.
I carry all these items except the tenacious tape- I'm old school and have always carried duck tape. Might have to grab some tenacious tape next. The rest of the items go with me on day hikes, car camping, and backpacking. Love my Buff so much, we ordered them for our Scout troop for rewards for selling popcorn! We also give away water filters and medical kits to the youth for prizes throughout the year. As a previous paramedic, I carry the same kit as you but I added two maxi pads (awesome bleeding control, and good for women to be prepared) and a tourniquet (but only take a tourniquet if you have medical training yo use it). And my Helinox is always the envy of everyone at camp! Great video and I love the energy!
🦆 tape
On the medical kit: that’s a need. People NEED medical kits. As for bandaids in a ziploc bag, that can actually be found INSIDE most all of my medical kits.
I do not really find much useful stuff on most medical kits. I carry just a strong bandage roll (not anything flimsy and it has a dual use for tinder if needed) and some wound patches. I used to be a military medic.
@@innocentiuslacrim2290 - paired with some kind of tape, a bandage roll is the most important thing. With those two items, you can handle a variety of injuries.
I've got gloves in mine, in case I'm treating someone else, and my Sawyer Squeeze's backflush syringe can double as a wound irrigator. A lot of the commercially prepared first aid kits have superfluous stuff. A person who's thought through what they'd do in an emergency -- as a former medic, I'm confident you've done that a lot -- already knows how they can use other gear they're already carrying.
@@kimkremer8915 I'm an amateur fisherman and a weekend backpacker, just want to fully agree with you, mate. I've nicked a finger on a fish's scales and then handled some live bait only to find myself with an infection. Since then, I carry a small bottle of sanitary alcohol, medical tape, 2 bandage rolls and a pair of gloves along with a small pill case for heatstroke or other emergencies. We never really know until we suffer an injury and we don't have any means to cater to it. Pain is a good reminder to add a little bit of weight in your pack for safety issues, well worth it.
Cant believe people dont use water filters. Granted i grew up not using them but now that i know whats actually in the water i wouldn't risk it
corona
I got caught solo in the backcountry with a bad case of giardia. Could not eat or drink for week. Once the diarrhea and vomiting stopped, I got the dry heaves for 30 minutes if I ingested anything more than a teasppon of water. When it finally subsided, I was so weak I could barely move and I had a 20 mile hike out to civilization. It was a memorable experience, and according to the er doc, was likely caused by animal feces in the water. You can drink out of the cleanest stream you've ever laid eyes on, but you have no idea what happened upstream.
Filters are cheap, easy, and light. The consequences can be severe.
@@MyCreatorSpace most water filters would have no effect on corona, but i like your way of thinking
@@azb2010 absolutely great points
I had a friend who was convinced that she could tell if water was safe. I mentioned this to another friend who replied "Everyone I've known who thought that started treating their water after they got sick once."
Given how light the Sawyer filters are (as compared to the old Pur & Katadyn pump filters), there's no reason not to carry one & use it.
Sawyer squeeze at Wal-Mart...29.00 right now at the Wal-Mart in my town....may be more in your area.
Every once in awhile someone on Amazon will sell it for $20 and then other sites like Walmart auto price match it.
A flask 🤣 ...seriously great video!
I would of ad anything to start a fire 🙂
Saw a great tip from another backpacking youtuber - Buy a half-pint of alcohol in a plastic bottle, when it's empty use that bottle as a flask. It's lighter weight then most of the commercial flasks and it's prefilled (Same idea as the smart water bottles) You can always refill it with a better bourbon, rye, or single malt that isn't usually available in a plastic bottle. (or your poison of choice)
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That chair is sweet, but at $119 on Amazon, it's a tad over $40. 😳
Still, I'll admit sitting on a cutdown part of a foam pad isn't all that great either....
Just fyi, I have the chair and it's awesome. I caught it on sale at Cabela's for $75
$119 at my end too. Tripple the ammount getting it to Europe through the middlemen I guess.
You left out Imodium and Butt Paste.🤣😂🤣😂
People probably think you're kidding but I keep a tiny container of zinc oxide -- fantastic for any chafing/heat rash that might set in during the day, apply at bed time and that stuff fixes it overnight like magic.
And Imodium? Sure. One little packet just in case? No brainer.
I'm from Louisiana and only use Boudreaux's Butt Paste. I can't find it up in Maryland, so I started using Lucas Paw Paw ointment. If you haven't tried it, grab a tube from Amazon. It is fantastic for so many things.
I've worn my midweight merino wool Buff as a beanie in 0 degree weather and was just fine. Definitely recommend.
Hey Dan, instead of a chair I chose a small hammock. Outdoor Vitals makes one that weighs 14 oz complete including suspension. I can sit or lay on it...my luxury item.
Same. Though I admit I don't usually carry it I have a sea to summit hammock complete with straps at 12 oz. Sadly I do believe it's discontinued
dude. I love my hammock chair. I love taking a nap on a Lunch break or getting to camp early. I might get a chair also. you can get closer to the fire with a chair.
Yeah but I'm 50\50 with the trees being available. I'm in Utah half desert half trees 😅
Just sayin’. I NEED my flex lite air chair. 16oz or not, I NEED IT!
Dan if you put the hood under your down jacket the cords would disappear?
Tenacious tape just does nothing if you have tent/tarp from both side siliconized nylon or silpoly. It works only if you have tent from Sil/Pu nylon fabric.
You made a really good point about the water filter. I already have one, and I could totally take it car camping. I mean, why not throw it in? Some of the water sources can be sketchy--or shut off for some reason--and the water filter would give me some more options. Great advice!
I pack my water filter when I stay at my sister's house that has old PVC water pipes. It tastes better, and I get aches all over when I drink straight tap water at her house.
This whole video was really was about that stupid neck gator. He's trying to sell it and makes a good amount from it, I have seen many people try to sell neck gators lmao. Pathetic.
🤣🤣🤣 so far from true!! That cost about $20 on Amazon. I make maybe 1.5% if you click the link.
I prefer the Helinox Ground Chair. It doesn’t have the four skinny legs to dig into soft dirt, mud or sand like your “Chair Zero” has.
I’m not sure if it’s lighter than your chair or not, but it’s just as well-made (same brand) and can be found for under $100 if you’re a savvy shopper.
I love my flexlite chair, and even bought the underquilt for it. I'd add a small firekit as I always (read: always) have a campfire (eastern forests, and usually low fire danger.) Also, I switched to the sawyer squeeze because I got tired of my other squeezy filter from MSR either jamming or hard to use or whatever. Added the Cnoc gear water bag for the squeeze and I've got a lightweight, dependable water system.
I love your videos! It doesn’t even matter what you’re talking about, you’re just that much fun to listen to.
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Take the plastic seal out of your squeeze where the water goes into it and put a mesh thing that goes into sinks. It will keep big pieces of stuff out of your filter and it will last way longer.
Nicholas Stokes I do this. For anyone looking for the filter, it's called a hose filter washer. Camcorder makes a good one.
This is my ground cloth , there are many like it but this one is mine. Without me my ground cloth is useless, without my ground cloth I am useless.
It is super nice to have a chair with a back rest.
I always bring my REI chair with me kayak camping. Mine fits right behind the kayak skeg where very few other things fit.
Thanks for the vid's Dan, thanks for the laughs, thanks for the inspiration! You're thoughtful content and quality has continued to get better and better over the last year. I'm glad to see you've been taking advantage of and enjoying some of my home state Michigan hikes too :)
Polycro and Tyvek sheets were already on my "to-get" list. Hard to get Polycro here (unless you're prepared to buy bulk window film) and expensive to order either Polycro or Tyvek from the USA. Trying to find a builder willing to sell me a length of Tyvek building wrap because I've no desire to buy a whole roll.
Beginning of last winter I got 3 microfibre neck gaiters - a Buff and a couple of no-brand ones. Bloody awesome things, very versatile.
My camp chair's quite long, has a bug mesh attached to it and needs two trees to hold it up. Oh, and you can _sleep_ in it, too. BONUS!
Polycryo is sold as window shrink film here in the states under brands like Duck, 3M, Frost King. I see it on Amazon sold as generic as well. Currently a 7 feet x 10 feet piece is $4.36 US on Amazon for the Duck brand sold for sealing doors or very large windows. Perhaps you can find one of these or similar in New Zealand at big chain or local hardware stores?
Dan...Polyc... terrible unless you're trying to make potato chip bags LOL... :( I like Tyvek or a specific groundsheet for that tent.
Love your energy... lol
FIRST AID KIT: I imagine most of us are building our own, rather than using the full contents of a ready-made kit. In that scenario, I recommend buying a smaller, empty first aid bag via Amazon for a few dollars, then filling it accordingly. That brand with the yellow bags tends to be pretty pricey (the one in the vid is $19) considering you're mostly just paying for a bag into which you will put items you already have.
This guy's got a kind of nervous energy and humor that's pretty charismatic. He's great :)
Dan!! What happened to the opening line..
"... budget gear for $100 or less..." doesn't match the video title 😔
True. Title says $40. He says $100. Amazon says $120 for the chair.
You are the man Dan⛺️. Can’t tell you how much it means to me as I start out to get the “right” things the first time. I know this will save me money in the long run and make camping fun, comfortable, and I can enjoy nature to its fullest. Of corse I’m still practicing in the backyard with my 2 1/2 year old for now.... Kat
Headlight. I never hit the woods without a light,ever!😎 but then again as a caver/spelunker . I could only hope to use it in a find, not just a way home at night if I'm out passed sundown.
Thanks, Dan! Got it covered but had to order the buff from Amazon ($20). Mine is a synthetic material and I have to wash it after each trip as it gets pretty dirty and smelly. I did the wash thing on my tyvek and it's amazing how quiet it is vs the crinkly sound when initially used. One good use for my buff is a nice breathable mask during this awful pandemic. I suffocate in those N95 masks and I end doing that crazy thing of dropping it lower exposing my nose just so I can breathe...only if I'm not around other people.
l take my helinox: “chair zero” everywhere l go, even when l walk my dog down by the lake…you never know when you just might want to pop a squat.🤓
One reason for hammock camping you don't need a chair.
I want to see you hike thru Glacier National Park!! Talk about food and snacks for like a 7 day hike. Bear stuff- bags and spray
I rocked a REI stool for sometime while backpacking, but then I was at camp with some friends who had actually chairs with backs... Needless to say, I hopped on REI and grabbed one of their flexlite they had on sale. Now I only use my stool for day hikes, but if I'm backpacking, I don't leave home without my chair!
Yup, NEED the medical kit and water filter. And we should certainly CONSIDER the rest of your recommendations. The chair looks interesting. I would like to recommend the Cascade Hiking table which weighs a couple of ounces (63grams) to you. It keeps the important things out of the dirt and mud. Love your work and personality mate. That's some back yard you have there
Guys, just use flex tape.
I am exactly the same way when people say to me "You need to..." and it is usually followed by "read this book" or "watch this movie" or "buy/download this CD." For outdoor stuff, nah... I just redefined the statement as " If time permits, I might want to look into..."). Alternately, when I hear "You need to" I generally hear Charlie Brown's parents ... and to the best of my knowledge the patriarch and matriarch of the Brown family don't know f###-all about backpacking.
Dan, you rock! Thank you... for all the videos.
Guess what folks...you can buy it outside of the ALL MIGHTY AMAZON!!! whoa!!! imagine!!!
So, Ive got everything but the chair and the repair tape!! 🤔 Hope I can get that tape in Oz. Great Vid!
Tradies in OZ will call it 100 mph tape. Check out at Bunnings.
Folding stool by kathmandu is better. S Korea has great chairs. Light and small. Camping gear SKorea and Japan are great. China????? Taiwan is probably good. Those Asians Uncles love their morning hikes. So if you ever go S Korea take a hike. Dulle Gil. Bukansam Kawangdo amongst other places. Buyeo. Korean Country side. Cycle paths. Chung yo chung in Seoul along the stream. han River. Cheju do.
NZs pretty good too. Cape to Bluff. Kiwi hospitality and Kiwi Kai. Kiwi gear. You can see some Marinos live too.
Thanks for your advise. Howabout luxurt items art gear. Astro gear, Binocs and telescope. 70mm scope or custom built dobsonian. etc. Cooking gear. Food water. What is the ideal weight. Are trailer trolleys any good. Or how about a granny shopping cart modded. Or Kids bike. ,odified as a hand cart.
How about airline travel and hiking. Like Taking your gear to Japan on some of the trails there. What to take what to ,leave behind. Neon Pilgrim gives you an idea what its like for us unfit ones.
Anyway thanks for your guide.
Thanks Dan, Regarding the Chair Found one on Amazon for around 30 -40 EUR the LAMA Camping Ultralight Folding Chair.
Just making sure I am following correctly, the Helinex zero chair isn't under $40 right? I couldn't find it for less than $150 on Amazon. Is there a better place price-wise? Or a chair that is as lite for about $40?
G.O.A.T. @3:12 did you really say needles? Where are you camping, Kensington PA? I have never encountered needles on a camping trip.
Got a Buff recommended by Darwin onthetrail. Expensive but incredibly useful
Great vid! My #1 is my merino Buff but have to admit I have all and they are all great. Same deal with chair. Wonderful to have but if I am pushing weight, it stays behind and I rely on my butt pad and pack for a chair.
Do u like anthony ur friend
I stopped bringing a chair when i switched to a hammock. A little more weight for the sleep system and the inability to use the 'chair' without trees, but so worth the swap!
Also why the F are sawyers double the price here in Europe?!?!?
I had a bear take a swipe at my tent in Northern Michigan, and having Tenacious Tape and my pole splint seriously saved the trip for me! My tent looked super ratchet but it made it through the next two days. And one other pro of Tyvek is that you can use it to make a hitchhiking sign if needed :)
I have a question to ask you if you don't mind what do you think about this brand of tent Eureka midori 1 person are they any good the only reason I'm asking is because I purchased one from my local REI store and I was going to take it with me on the Appalachian Trail but I won't be going until next spring I would really appreciate your opinion on this tent if possible thank you and keep up the good videos on RUclips
REI's Flexlite Air Chair weighs almost exactly the same and runs $99 but I've caught it at sale times for half.
Filters don't purify water. I trust distilling more and it's easy. Fire + Kettle + Stainless steel faucet hose = Long term DIY rainwater.
Great choices that will make your adventures that much more comfortable. Great video once again!
That essential water filter. I grew up dipping water out of any old stream and never got sick, but watching the number of visitors and dogs on the trail these days means I filter that water. I also carry a 1 oz S2S bucket to haul water to camp and filter there, and the bucket works great for washing up away from the stream so sunscreen, bug juice, and such doesn't pollute.
I cut up my zpad and made a bunch of sit pads...I even threw a small one in my Helinox 2 High rise roll...;)
Knowing how to use that med kit is a big deal. Second the chair, been a real treat for the last year or so 👌
I have the Helinox. Used my REI dividend so it was free. Love that thing. Had the REI one first but it was a pound heavier...
It s hard to choose a good inflatable pad or mattress...weight in gramms, not in pounds and a minimum of 3and a half inches. I m thinking about a small folding chair. I don t know if some can be used as toilet seat also......
"should have or have a similar variant that suits your needs" ...there ya go. You're welcome.
I don't use a water filter because I hike in the Scottish highlands, the water is really fast flowing so there's no debris and I just use silver tablets to clear any bacteria from it. water filters aren't a necessity if you have similar water sources
Australian Army expression "Chairs millionaires " .regarding how good a chair can feel .
My sit pad is nothing more than some packing material that was in with some parts at work. Cost me absolutely nothing and doesn't weigh much at all.
Thankyou for your video I learn a great deal from them and will benefit from getting the right equipment the first time around.
Actually wearing a merino wool buff while watching this video. Totally agree!
I use a simple 5 by 7 tarp from Walmart to lay out by my hammock it's going to hold up better than thin plastic and I can treat it to keep bugs away too
You need to keep the hoodie strings on the outside or put your buff on and tuck them behind the buff. LOL
Dan -- you are funny, and a great help to all of us. LMAO on your click bait face today!!!
You pull those hoodie cords out... does anyone ever tie them?
Great video. Love the energy and the practical ideas. Thanks Dan!
Um, that chair is $120. $120 is a LOT MORE THAN $40. Or how do you do math?
Start by saying "things that you should consider getting"
So, where to get that chair for $40 ? I see $120 options but nothing close to $40. Decent list.
It’s the one item that’s not $40. I mentioned that 🙂
So is Amazon now the only place Americans can buy things?
If not, I guess it will be soon.
Women and non-binary folks watch these too. You say "guys" a lot in your videos. FYI
‘Need’ is less offensive than ‘should’. And some just use iodine tablets or boil instead of filtering.
I’m guilty in not buying a water filter yet...😅 However, here in Norway, the water’s pretty clean, and I make sure to grab mountain water from small flowing streams. Probably safer to use a filter, but boiling it does a lot, though...
Nope. Animals everywhere...upstream.
Boiling is best at killing the nasties but it uses a lot of fuel, is rarely convenient and you require a stove and pot to do it. Filtering is your best first defense because it removes most of the nasties and all the particles that the nasties can hide on. I don't know in Europe but filters are cheap now compared to what they were so there is really no excuse. Generally in the US that is all that is required unless there is human, livestock or rodent contamination that might elevate the risk of viruses which most filters can't eliminate. Then you might want to add a chemical treatment or boil in addition to filtering.
Old Guyot
In Norway most people would make a small bonfire, but I see what you’re saying.😊
In a couple of months im going hiking with my girlfriend (Barnevandrestien) - i'm danish and my girlfriend is norwegian. She made fun of me when i said that it might be a good idea to bring a filter, even though i know the water is super nice. What do you think? Should i buy a filter and hide it in my pack? :P
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I’d say it doesn’t hurt, but I’d would personally only use it if necessary. I’m certain there’s a lot of clean sources there, and its nice to spend time in front of a small bonfire (and we’re taught how to find sources you could drink straight out of in our younger days at school - as long as you “lift” the water with your hands instead of sucking water straight from the stream). There should be completely clean sources, but it’s probably nice to have a filter if you two want to have a quick hydration inbetween, if your bottles are empty. Have fun!😃
I don't filter in general unless I need very clean water for personal use. Where you play makes all the difference.
I love The Office, big fan.
Ok for the Tyvek ground cloth, but that polycryo sheet is of absolutely no use at all! 😄
Good tip with making the tyvek soft. I agree with you about the Sawyer Filter. Best filter on the market. Cool video my friend
Right on
Come to Sweden and you will see that at most places in (atleast in the mountains) you don't need a waterfilter 😊
One thing you should have. Toilet paper in a plastic zip lock bag..
Great video! Pratctical advices ... Thank you Mr Becker!
Helinox chair zero used to be $40??? It's $120 now.
You are absolutely fine if you've been drinking water all your life and have not died yet!
My med kit is much larger kind of required since I’m a wilderness first responder 😬
Tyler Keene same here
Leave them dangling for your cat to play with.
Do one draw string out the other in, you can't be all wrong. Great Vid!
I am so happy to say that I have all of these items! Whoop. That chair is the BEST.
Man, are you in lover with yourself. Too much face time. Bye.