How to Pack your Backpacking Gear | Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Gear 2021
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Discussing how to fit all of your backpacking gear into your pack, backpack, or rucksack. I'll use these strategies to pack my own pack on my 2021 Appalachian Trail thru hike.
Thank you for this video..I lay awake at night trying to organize my pack lol..this really helped..cant wait to follow your hike!!
Glad it helped Linda! It takes a while to get things down. And I know the feeling of backpacking things rolling around in your head at night! 😆
Great video... Do you bring any other extra clothing ?
Between this and the gear video I feel like I have taken a master class on backpacking. Not only has it been so fun to follow your journey this year, but I found myself coming back to these videos MULTIPLE times as I’ve been planning and taking shakedown hikes for my 2022 AT thru hike attempt. I am now a patreon, because this level of thoughtfulness and knowledge deserves to be supported - THANK YOU!
Awwww thank you Samantha!! I’m glad they’re helpful!
Can you provide a list and brand of the types of bags/waterproof bags you have?
Hello!
A list of all of my gear, including the waterproof bags, can be found in the description of my post-hike gear video:
ruclips.net/video/xmY0Jgz_mhM/видео.html
Good bag outside the liner (if wet) is brilliant. Never thought of that . That's a good one.
WOW!! One of the best backing videos I ever saw. Well done!!! I think you need a bandana, just to be cool!!!! LOL
Thank you!
👋 Gold.
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That's great. God. My tent and pad are enormous things. I guess I will have to just strap them on top. If I succeed through this trip I will upgrade to smaller items
Great personality in front of the camera....will be following your AT hike 2021...
The problem with this type of pack, and packing, is that you've got to unload the entire pack at night, and then repack it. Way too much trouble lol
What size Dry Bag for your sleeping bag and company?
Since this video, I no longer use a dry bag for my sleeping bag. Instead, I just stuff it in the bottom of my pack and keep compressing it down with each layer of gear I put on top of it. I use a contractor bag to line the inside of my pack, so that keeps my sleeping bag dry. I made the change because the gear fits a little better and I’m able to compress my pack a little smaller this way. But the dry bag in the video is the Large Rectangle Dry Bag by Zpacks.
@@lisaphikes Thank you! and I appreciate your transparency!
No it wasn't I would never get that stuff all in my bag and I have a bag that's twice that big I think I'm done
No battery charger, phone, cords, pack cover, stove, fuel, tent footprint, poles, camp shoes, change of clothes (summer/laundry day)? I am finding its the little things that are killing me. Great video, I just feel like I have same things and then I have too much.
True, no stove, fuel, or tent footprint, nor camp shoes until Maine. I used loaner clothes from the hostels or my rain gear while doing laundry. I did carry a battery bank, trekking poles, phone, and cords. These little things do add up. Take only what you desperately need. Discard things that would be ‘nice to have’. If you REALLY need them, you can purchase along the way or have someone mail them to you. But your body will thank you for carrying as little as possible.
Samantha where is masterclass held
What size is compression sack
I prefer my sit pad be inside the back side mesh part where you adjust the frame👍
I'm leaving the 24th of February 2024 thanks for the video
How exciting! Good luck and enjoy it!
Loved all your videos. I’ve been doing small hikes over the last few years. But the big one is coming soon. I’ll be walking from Atlantic to Pacific in Canada. Starting in less than a week.
What an adventure that will be! Enjoy the planning!
Nice video. Have you a way to make the umbrella "hands free"? Leakz of "John and Amy's Adventures"(AT2019) demonstrated his method of attachment in their last video. Good Luck, Rick
Thank you! Yes, I have a Zpacks umbrella clip. Seems like it will work well. 🤞
Hi Lisa liked your video thank you , could you tell me approx. how much the packed pack weighs ?
I was at 20 lbs base weight with my winter gear for the start of my hike, probably about 2-3 lbs lighter with summer gear.
Do you ever carry a professional camera and bear can? If so how would you pack them? Finally, do you ever recommend a poncho vs jacket and pants?
I do not carry a large camera, but it seems the best way to carry them is a clip on the front of the shoulder strap. I haven’t yet carried a bear can. If I did, I’d try to fit it in the pack first, or if not, strap it to the top of my pack.
Some people like ponchos. They work well in heat because they breathe much better. But they don’t work well in cold or high wind. Pros and cons.
Lisa, from one Texan to another, you mosey on up to Katahdin and lasso that sign. I'll be watching all the way.
Yessir, will do! 🤠👍
Hi Lisa, great idea with the mesh liner for wet tent. Ive been thinking of how to pack wet tent as i dont like to put wet stuff inside my bag. May I know where to buy that mesh stuff sack that fits a zpack tent? Thank you
Of course! I had it custom made by Justin UL on etsy.com
What about clothing? Extra socks, undies, etc?
In the HMG pod, I have one spare pair of hiking socks and underwear. That’s all the extras I’m taking.
Thanks! Good job & great ideas..what kind of pack is that and where did you get the pack liner?
My pack is a 64L Arc Haul Zip from Zpacks. My Nyloflume pack liner is from litesmith.com.
is that the zpacks arc haul zip or thre Arc air zip? Size? Great video
sorry found it in another comment
I have two extra AT guide book if you need one. Your packing list is well thought out.
Thanks Perry! Already have one though 👍
Nice bag.
Your food bag is water proof and I'm assuming it worked out well for you but idk if I would trust that. If it's closed in the nylofume bag and it smells it'll saturate ir sleep gear in food smell and could attract unwanted guests. I would keep it outside my liner regardless of it being dry or wet. I like your organization. It deff hits home lol being such a freak about organization.
Your smile and energy is so refreshing to watch on video. I look forward to following
Haha, glad some personality is coming through. Thank you!
What kind of back are you using
That’s a Zpacks Arc Haul Zip (64 L)
Lovely very informative n helpfull Thank you for sharing with us, Love n Respect from heart, India😊👍
My mom visited friends in India and LOVED it! Hope to visit some day.
@@lisaphikes please you are always Welcome. I stay in Pune City(Maharashtra State) Please do come to my Place.🙏
Great video! I noticed there was no stove, are you going stoveless?
Yes, correct. Going stoveless. 👍
Damn, pretty intimidating as someone who plans on thru-hiking the AT next year in April! Seems like there’s a never ending need for things while trying to keep it light!
I’ve made out an extensive list and I always feel like there has to be more lol. Ugh!
Great video I find ladies are generally more organized than us guys. Thanks
Where is your cook set. Are you not going to cook.
Hi Robert. No, not going to cook. Going stoveless.
Great video. Looking forward to following your hike!
Thanks...very organized🙂🙏
You made it seem so simple.I’ve wondered how on earth everyone else manages to carry so much, especially in smaller packs. I will totally be using your tips!
Thanks Lisa; that was really helpful seeing how to organize a pack for a thru hike.
one of the most comprehensive packing videos I've seen, bloody well done!
great well done video. have fun
Thank you!
Thank you Lisa very helpful, where would I get a back like yours.
That pack is the Zpacks Arc Haul Zip pack, from zpacks.com
Great video!! Thank you so much! what pack are you carrying?
I have the Zpacks Arc Haul Zip 64L.
So helpful! Thanks! Am going to try my first overnight(s) in a few weeks and found this advice indispensable.
Glad it helped! 👍👍
Excellent video!!!!! Thank you!!’
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Thank you!
one of the best explanations I've seen.
Nice video. Did you mention your pack weight?
About an 18 lb baseweight for winter gear.
Excellent vid. Thanks. What is the weight of that set up?
Thanks Cathy! With the winter weight bag and gloves/hat etc, I’m at about 16 lbs baseweight. Included in that weight is the 10 oz fleece that I’ll wear half the time while hiking at the start.
Thx good stuff
What exactly do you use as your pack liner?
Nyloflume pack liner from litesmith.com
How many liters is your pack?
64 L
Did you mention a stove in your food bag stuff? Looks like a very good way to pack! How much does it all weigh?👍👍
I did not! I’ll be going stoveless, so no stove. It was about 26 lbs including food and heavier winter gear.
Good luck with stoveless. Even Darwin went on back to his stove after going without for a while.😄😄👍
Thank you. Setting a goal for the AT in a couple of yrs. Maybe it was part of your food bag, but did you have a cook kit or did I miss it? If so, where? Good luck on trail!
Hi! Good catch. I did not include a cook kit as I’ll be going stoveless. Sorry I can’t help in that realm!
Stovelesss?! I didn't realize that was even an option.
Excellent video
You don’t have an Instagram site?
At the moment, I’m not planning on doing public Instagram posts.
Great video! What is your base weight?
Thank you Brittany! I’m at about 16 lbs base weight, including winter sleeping bag and clothing. Will get lighter when I swap some stuff out.
Very neat and organized ,,enjoyed, thanks
I’m nothing if not neat and organized. 😆 thank you!
Finding your videos quite informative. Have an arc haul and similar gear to you but always struggle to pack with 3 or more days of food. Now I know how. You're never to old or too experienced to learn from other people. I've seen other tubers do similar how to pack videos but your one is the best. I wish you well on the AT and please stay safe.
Thanks so much Magpie! ❤️
Magpie, how do you like the Arc Haul pack?
@@janreed1500 I like it alot. For me it's comfortable. However I don't arc the pack as I find it decreases the volume by a lot and sometimes the rods arc sideways. I think that's why Zpacks have introduced their new packs. The Arc Haul is very adjustable and it has load lifters which to me are crucial. HMG packs don't and the one I have ( The SW ) isn't as comfortable.
Can you add descriptions of your items and products please
I’d love to but am out on trail for the next 5 months 😁. Will do a follow up gear video then and will be sure to include better descriptions. Ty!
@@lisaphikes sooo awesome seriously I love your style of video and very well organized and you have a perfect camera Presence and voice.
Great vid! Packing is essential :)
Thank you!
Love the shirt. Safety third is my motto.
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Looks good !