Love your channel and your beliefs. Keep scalling things down brother . I am limited physically, being paralyzed from the waist down since birth . I've ALWAYS had a love for the outdoor. Wilderness is my church. Long story short , the lighter the better . Love you man . Much love to the family.
Love my Garmin instinct. Was picking mushrooms the other day and lost my mora. Was able to retrace my steps and find my knife. So it's definitely useful in more ways than just basic navigation
As an NC native that has hiked thousands of miles around the southern Appalachians, completely disagree on waterproof boots for hiking in this region. The NC mountains are one of the wettest places in the continental US outside of Washington and Oregon. For 5-6 months of the year it is humid and hot. Waterproof shoes will trap your sweat and will be a burden on all of the creek crossings. One of the reasons trail runners are so popular with AT thru hikers is because the southern Appalachians are so wet, and boots greatly increase your chance of blisters in this climate. I stopped wearing midweight boots in 2009 because it was impossible to keep my feet dry in the summer.
I have tried most of the big brand water filters. In the last few years I moved to the Sawyer filters and have never been let down, the cost is perfect as well. I have been really enjoying the Cold Steel FinnHawk lately thank you for that one.
Hard to beat the Grayl system for ease of use, convenience and on the fly use(speed). I think the little bit of extra bulk and cost is out weighed by these benefits. I always pack/carry a Sawyer Mini and a one liter "Smart Water" bottle as a back-up to my Grayl. Also, Self Reliance Outfitters offer a SS cup and lid set that the Grayl will nest into perfectly. JMHO! Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts, ideas and experiences with us.
Always the Ferrosi no matter the season but if it's colder the Vigor grid from OR. I too run the Foray II but I do have a Frog Toggs but it usually stays at home or in the car. I run the Sawyer squeeze but have been running the Grayl Geo recently. Always carry fixed, folding and multi tool, Bankline and Paracord as well as a BCO Silny 10x10 tarp and ultra light hammock. Tech stuff is a phone, garmin Instinct, garmin etrex 22x, SPOT. Protection is bear spray and a handgun
For my water solution I was old school for a long long time-wide mouth Nalgenes and a screw on MSR lever action ceramic filter. But I am on the Grayl bandwagon now for pretty much all solo trips with reasonably abundant water access. And now that they have a silicone valve for the Geopress, I do electrolytes in the bigger Geopress and water in the titanium ultra for meal rehydration. The simplicity and reliability are remarkable. The only things that can really go wrong are an O ring and maybe your filter gets too dirty. So if you have both bottles, you ought to be good. Also I never like reservoirs and the constant sipping on the go. So if I stop to collect water, I might press once, chug, refill and press again. Minimize risk of running out and going thirsty.
Excellent video Aaron. I agree with you 100% on making your own first aid kit. The ability to customize exactly what you want versus relying on someone in corporate America (who may put profits ahead of quality gear) is the way to go. Thanks again for all of your hard work.
A thing I picked up from when I was in the Norwegian army was basically a trail mix, we used to call it a "coma bag" . Various nuts, dried fruit, chocolate and sometimes marzipan in a ziplock bag. Most of the time I have a sausage made from moose og reindeer with me as well, I guess it's a lot like a summer sausage.
Where I live and hike/bike, water sources that i would trust to filter can be scarce. I use a water bladder in my backpack plus an extra bottle or two in the side pouches, but still carry a filtration system (with bag) to replenish when I can. I wear higher top ankle breathable boots (esp in wet climates) for ankle stability in rocky slops and snakes. You really don’t want to get trench foot. For food on day hikes, I carry jerky, tuna packs and tortillas (and maybe some mayo and mustard packs), dried fruit, some peanut/almond butter pouches, fresh fruit like small apples or mandarin oranges, and a protein/granola bar or two. For first aid, outside of the boo-boo-kit, I bring bug spray/bug bite stuff, sunscreen, electrolytes, chemical ice pack & folding hand fan (for heat exhaustion), antihistamines, chewable aspirin, chemical heat pack, anti-diarrheal, burn gel, a clean bandana, vet-wrap, tick tool, tweezers, and at least 3 days of prescription meds (more depending on the hike and area). I stock my kit specific for me and my environment.
I have seen this video about twenty times or maybe even more. I’m an experienced hiker and thru-hiker but for some reason this video makes me feel calm and cozy. Weird compliment I know. I even use it to go to sleep.
Best go to food snacks: 1) Jack Links Teriyaki Tender Bites 10oz pack - Walmart 2) Power Up Trail Mix Variety Pack - Costco 3) Dukes Shorty Smoked Sausages - Costco 4) Welch's Fruit Snacks - Costco 5) Nature's Garden Probiotic Apricots (or other dried fruit) - Costco 6) Custom Trail Mix (make as sweet or savory as you like) - Whole Foods/Grocery Store All these items last years, store flat and provide quick protein/carbs. I keep these in my truck bag, range bag and hiking pack.
YOU ARE AWESOME! I hate water bladders and always carry x2 1 liter bottles on either side, but hate having to reach back to get it out of my pouch without stopping. This is exactly what I needed without knowing it! Amazing🎉
Your videos are always so interesting and incredibly helpful! I ordered the Sharpal after watching your recent review and, boy, am I happy I listened to you! Keep up the good work and thank you for this awesome channel.
Right now I'm breaking in a pair of sketches steel toed work boots. Mid cut. I know they're heavy but I'm a huge believer in at all cost. Take care of my feet.
Good advice and planning. Planning is useful and my day hike bag is modular depending upon the location I'm hiking. 80% of my hiking is done here in the Northeast and there is plenty of company along our trails. For this reason, we save weight and don't carry extra communication devices, bear spray, or firearms [illegal unless you obtain a permit.] In my 40 years of hiking the most common occurrences that I've encountered where either I or someone else needed assistance: 1). Lack of sufficient water supply. 2). Medical [most often rolled ankles or muscle strains/pulled. 3). Simple cuts and scrapes.] I always hike with a spare Ace bandage in order to assist others. I like to carry 2 Lifestraws for emergency backup water filtration. Finally, I carry a few extra .99 cent ponchos for this exact purpose. These extra items don't even add 1/2 lb. to my pack and through the years I've given them out I believe 8x's in different scenarios.
Hey Gideon, the issue you had with the Katadyn befree is really common. For some reason, it doesn't say in the directions, but when the filter is dry, water can't flow through it. You need to soak the filter before use. it takes like 10-30 mins for water to soak into the filter, once that happens water glides through it. What I do is that I'll carry some extra water in the befree when I go on my hikes; that way when I need to use it, it's flowing fast.
Sawyer Squeeze water filter, scoop water to bottle or bladder, put filter on, drink water. Sawyer Squeeze instead of mini or micro, and you get good flow and 30$ for 100,000 gallons.
OK I'm a lefty and I'm going to get a button lock now to see if your theory proves out. My fave lefty knife and personal fave EDC is my Victorinox One Handed Trekker. It is I guess a backward liner lock which makes it awesome for left handed operation.
Bar locks are ambidextrous. Kershaw just came out with a couple affordable ones that reviewers are praising. SOG Terminus xr is a good one as well for around 55 bucks.
The Pack I keep in the Truck is a Vertx Gamut Overland. Other than that I use my good old trusty ALICE pack. (Medium). Keeps me from over loading and carrying too much weight. Love my Grayl Geopress so much I bought one for family member's. But I also keep a millbank bag with it to extend the life of my filter. Med kit is a Rhino full on IFAK. I use a solar rechargeable power bank. Works o.k.. Not the best but. Trail food changes all the time. No help there. Great video. Useful info. Thanks.
You guys all seem to love bic throwaway lighters. Try clipper refillable lighters instead, they last the same amount of time as throwaways but then when they do run out of gas or flint you can just throw it back in your bag and replace them when you get home or pick up replacements when you stop for supplies.
for outer layers i usually take a lightweight Columbia rain jacket, as well as either a wool sweater as a warming under layer. its pretty light and small and works well for changing weather in the rockies in the spring/ summer of course
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. It looks like you are well set for a day hike. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. My hiking boots of choice are the Lowa Renegade. They've served me quite well. 🤗 👋
I'm glad you talked about communication. I've wondered why people don't emphasize the convenience and safety of having local communications, particularly when hiking in a group.
Oh ive rigged up a souce with a sawyer water filter. Thats for my emergency belt kit. Haven't got around to using it though. But that press looks awesome, a real KISS option, and look robust too!
Nice video, I like the hard side system you've DIYed. I've been using CNOC bladders for water collection. Really easy to collect water and then you just put you filter on then end of the bag and either squeeze or let gravity do its thing. 28mm or 42mm so almost any filter would work but I recommend the regular sawyer squeeze, not the mini or micro, the flowrate is good and can be easily backflushed in the field if it get clogged. I further modified mine and added a quick connect tube so I can filter directly into my bladder without taking it out of my bag. Also use a Zoleo.
I use the Grayl system, easy to use and have the smaller one so it fits easy in a pack. It's funny, the only times I've sprained my ankles while hiking up/down mountains were when wearing boots. Trail shoes during the non-winter months (back when I lived in New England), no issues. One time I sprained my ankle pretty bad near Hermit Lake on Mt. Washington while descending - that was a long 2 mile walk down to the car. I always carry a couple Ace bandages now after having another hiking party give me one when that happened and subsequently, feeling like an idiot for being underprepared.
Great video, thanks! Suggestions for Trail food, Single serving Spam, bagged chicken and canned Ross Beef. Great Protein and a good break for granola. Pre make meals to take, planning is the ultimate in preparedness!
For water purification, I love the Grayl Ti and rely for short hikes. For longer I like the HydroBlu Versa and CNOC Vecto combination. Victorinox SAKs are awesome. For hiking I like the Outrider or Farmer X, same toolset as the Evo you showed but slightly larger. The Outrider also has locking blade.
Cured meats, mayo and mustard packets. Hard cheeses like cheddar individual slices. You could make a simple wrap with that using a tortilla. There are also pouches of chicken or pulled pork like the tuna packets that you could use. Making a quick wrap doesn't take long and will help force a 5-10 minute break even if you start walking again before you eat it. There is a method of eating called cold soaking where you could prep it before you start a day hike and it should be ready a couple hours later, if using cous cous for example you could add some olive oil packets to boost the calories.
@@6030jdr If you think the woods are overrun with homicidal Manson hippies waiting to leap out from behind every tree then I doubt there is anything anyone can say to persuade you otherwise.
I just hike at a mountain bike park pretty fun and can keep everything in car if need be looping trails over a mountain. Do plan to go backpacking next year tho so this is good info!
learn to make your own granola bar for food , make it more healthy my recipes is mostly oat meal ,dry fruits , dark choocolate , peanut butter , goji berry add a bit os sweet to it
How do you know what “your needs” are for medical kits? Do circumstances not dictate “needs”? I never understood that whole “build my med kit to my needs” thing.
Many hiking and trail runners have A shank is a semi-rigid insert that fits in the midsole of the boot. They serve several functions: they protect the foot from sharp objects, give the boot enough stiffness so it flexes at the ball of the foot even when loaded, and provides stability on rough terrain. Without them, your feet will feel bruised and tired after a long day on the trail.
but but...my first hike this year painfully reminded me that I need to retrain for 50+ pound loads...my ten mile trek had me wishing I had chosen a six mile loop...lol
So about those boots. How are the soles. I'm in southeastern AZ and hike and hunt Arizona. My issue is I'm 51 this year and my feet are having issues. But mainly wanting to know if you feel rocks and all that through the soles or are they thick enough to keep from that. Thats a question on all three pai4a you showed. Thanks
I have the LifeStraw Flex, looks like your Katadyn BeFree. If you like to try another Brand. LifeStraw Flex, fill and drink. Flex because also adapts to standard water bottles and hydro sytems (hydro blatters and now hydro bottles (I guess you call them that)).
@@gideonstactical God damn that's heavy for a day hike... I've been watching and reading content on ultralight hiking recently, and that made me realise how much junk I was carrying with me. It's not my final backpack content, but I'm carrying 11lbs for a two day hike (including tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, food and water). I've rediscovered hiking since then. It's a pure joy to be able to walk almost twice as fast.
I know you said cliff bars get boring but honestly the peanut butter flavor cliff bar is SO damn refreshing. It's tasty and filling. An opinion that isn't something you have probably had, are cuties, or smaller type oranges/tangerines/hybrids of those. I found some tangelo from Walmart that are absurdly juicy and fulfilling. I'd take them everywhere. Downside to those is you'll need to rinse your hands off be cause they are just so juicy you are bound to have sticky fingers after! Other suggestions is just pack a few plain old sandwiches! =) sorry if i suggested nothing of use to you lol. Love your videos =)
Aqua tab brand is the best.. only requires 30 minutes till purification in most water ... Many purification tablets require 4 hours not good if you're thirsty.. . I always carry some type of water purification filter or a water purification straw... Depending on type of kit..
I have a Grayl ultra because of your videos my man. I like it for the bombproof construction. No soft bag that can spring a leak and cripple the filter. Better drop resistance and filtering than hollow fiber filters too. Also a big fan of the Lionsteel T5. Very well rounded woods knife and light for a thick 5" full tang. One area I lack is hot weather clothing and boots. The Salomon Quest 4 gtx are great but like you say the waterproof boots hold heat. Do you have a go-to non waterproof boot for hot/dry weather? They're seeming somewhat hard to find. Everything is waterproof these days.
Nice video! I usually go for simple foods: Some apples and some dried salamis, French style, German style (for example landjägers) or any other salami that does not require cooling. And a Victorinox Forester or Nomad is always in my pocket since these knives are stainless, easy to keep sharp and have a locking blade and some other useful tools.
Always .. ALWAYS carry a personal satellite locator beacon!! .. whether it's the zolio or another one or the one that's only for emergency which is like $300 and no monthly or annual cost.. break a leg out there and you're not going anywhere
Great vid. Always useful to hear different ideas about gear selection especially to help save weight & cost. For me there are two foundation items where I am happy to spend some money to get comfort, usability & reliability - boots & packs. I prefer the support and extra protection of boots. Make sure that they fit well. Bad boots = bad feet = pain. As for the pack; 1) if uncomfortable it also leads to pain and 2) if it fails you're in a different type of pain. Everything else is negotiable to some degree. Sharp blades all.
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Love your channel and your beliefs. Keep scalling things down brother . I am limited physically, being paralyzed from the waist down since birth . I've ALWAYS had a love for the outdoor. Wilderness is my church. Long story short , the lighter the better . Love you man . Much love to the family.
Thanks for sharing and excellent to hear you getting out there!
@@gideonstactical WHAT BLUE THING HOLDS CABLES? NEED ONE
Yah three knives for a day hike might be overkill
@@stopspotburning6841 no,no & no 😃
@@BOOSTEDLASER I think it’s a nite ize gear tie
Love my Garmin instinct. Was picking mushrooms the other day and lost my mora. Was able to retrace my steps and find my knife. So it's definitely useful in more ways than just basic navigation
Sweet!! That is really cool.
was it a mushroom knife with the brush?
No it was my mora bushcraft. Not super expensive but I've grown quite fond of it
As an NC native that has hiked thousands of miles around the southern Appalachians, completely disagree on waterproof boots for hiking in this region. The NC mountains are one of the wettest places in the continental US outside of Washington and Oregon. For 5-6 months of the year it is humid and hot. Waterproof shoes will trap your sweat and will be a burden on all of the creek crossings. One of the reasons trail runners are so popular with AT thru hikers is because the southern Appalachians are so wet, and boots greatly increase your chance of blisters in this climate. I stopped wearing midweight boots in 2009 because it was impossible to keep my feet dry in the summer.
North Georgia here. Yep. I haven't worn boots on trail in a decade at least.
Through hiked the AT in 2023 and went through 5 pairs of trail runners; HOKA speed goats.
Should always have a pair of tevas with you
I have tried most of the big brand water filters. In the last few years I moved to the Sawyer filters and have never been let down, the cost is perfect as well. I have been really enjoying the Cold Steel FinnHawk lately thank you for that one.
Hard to beat the Grayl system for ease of use, convenience and on the fly use(speed). I think the little bit of extra bulk and cost is out weighed by these benefits. I always pack/carry a Sawyer Mini and a one liter "Smart Water" bottle as a back-up to my Grayl. Also, Self Reliance Outfitters offer a SS cup and lid set that the Grayl will nest into perfectly. JMHO! Thanks for the video and for sharing your thoughts, ideas and experiences with us.
Always the Ferrosi no matter the season but if it's colder the Vigor grid from OR. I too run the Foray II but I do have a Frog Toggs but it usually stays at home or in the car. I run the Sawyer squeeze but have been running the Grayl Geo recently. Always carry fixed, folding and multi tool, Bankline and Paracord as well as a BCO Silny 10x10 tarp and ultra light hammock. Tech stuff is a phone, garmin Instinct, garmin etrex 22x, SPOT. Protection is bear spray and a handgun
Thanks! This was a great video. Much food for thought and great recommendations.
Thank you so much for the Super thanks, really means a lot Horus!
For my water solution I was old school for a long long time-wide mouth Nalgenes and a screw on MSR lever action ceramic filter. But I am on the Grayl bandwagon now for pretty much all solo trips with reasonably abundant water access. And now that they have a silicone valve for the Geopress, I do electrolytes in the bigger Geopress and water in the titanium ultra for meal rehydration. The simplicity and reliability are remarkable. The only things that can really go wrong are an O ring and maybe your filter gets too dirty. So if you have both bottles, you ought to be good. Also I never like reservoirs and the constant sipping on the go. So if I stop to collect water, I might press once, chug, refill and press again. Minimize risk of running out and going thirsty.
Excellent video Aaron. I agree with you 100% on making your own first aid kit. The ability to customize exactly what you want versus relying on someone in corporate America (who may put profits ahead of quality gear) is the way to go. Thanks again for all of your hard work.
Thanks for watching and commenting Kristen. Really appreciate it.
The titanium grayl all day long..... NO QUESTIONS!!!!!!!
Just got mine. I agree 100%
A thing I picked up from when I was in the Norwegian army was basically a trail mix, we used to call it a "coma bag" . Various nuts, dried fruit, chocolate and sometimes marzipan in a ziplock bag. Most of the time I have a sausage made from moose og reindeer with me as well, I guess it's a lot like a summer sausage.
Where I live and hike/bike, water sources that i would trust to filter can be scarce. I use a water bladder in my backpack plus an extra bottle or two in the side pouches, but still carry a filtration system (with bag) to replenish when I can. I wear higher top ankle breathable boots (esp in wet climates) for ankle stability in rocky slops and snakes. You really don’t want to get trench foot.
For food on day hikes, I carry jerky, tuna packs and tortillas (and maybe some mayo and mustard packs), dried fruit, some peanut/almond butter pouches, fresh fruit like small apples or mandarin oranges, and a protein/granola bar or two.
For first aid, outside of the boo-boo-kit, I bring bug spray/bug bite stuff, sunscreen, electrolytes, chemical ice pack & folding hand fan (for heat exhaustion), antihistamines, chewable aspirin, chemical heat pack, anti-diarrheal, burn gel, a clean bandana, vet-wrap, tick tool, tweezers, and at least 3 days of prescription meds (more depending on the hike and area). I stock my kit specific for me and my environment.
I have seen this video about twenty times or maybe even more. I’m an experienced hiker and thru-hiker but for some reason this video makes me feel calm and cozy. Weird compliment I know. I even use it to go to sleep.
Best go to food snacks:
1) Jack Links Teriyaki Tender Bites 10oz pack - Walmart
2) Power Up Trail Mix Variety Pack - Costco
3) Dukes Shorty Smoked Sausages - Costco
4) Welch's Fruit Snacks - Costco
5) Nature's Garden Probiotic Apricots (or other dried fruit) - Costco
6) Custom Trail Mix (make as sweet or savory as you like) - Whole Foods/Grocery Store
All these items last years, store flat and provide quick protein/carbs. I keep these in my truck bag, range bag and hiking pack.
YOU ARE AWESOME! I hate water bladders and always carry x2 1 liter bottles on either side, but hate having to reach back to get it out of my pouch without stopping. This is exactly what I needed without knowing it! Amazing🎉
Your videos are always so interesting and incredibly helpful! I ordered the Sharpal after watching your recent review and, boy, am I happy I listened to you! Keep up the good work and thank you for this awesome channel.
Glad you enjoy the content and it helps!
For food, packet tuna, nuts - trial mix, biltong or jerky and dried fruit.
Always keep multi vitamins and liquid iv
as well it will save your life
No sardines in water is better and healthier
@@DejiiJones_ they still have mercury
@@warlantactical Very very little compared a huge Tuna fish
Right now I'm breaking in a pair of sketches steel toed work boots. Mid cut. I know they're heavy but I'm a huge believer in at all cost. Take care of my feet.
Life straw makes a collapsible one just like that. Works great. But nothing beats my grail
Good advice and planning. Planning is useful and my day hike bag is modular depending upon the location I'm hiking. 80% of my hiking is done here in the Northeast and there is plenty of company along our trails. For this reason, we save weight and don't carry extra communication devices, bear spray, or firearms [illegal unless you obtain a permit.] In my 40 years of hiking the most common occurrences that I've encountered where either I or someone else needed assistance: 1). Lack of sufficient water supply. 2). Medical [most often rolled ankles or muscle strains/pulled. 3). Simple cuts and scrapes.] I always hike with a spare Ace bandage in order to assist others. I like to carry 2 Lifestraws for emergency backup water filtration. Finally, I carry a few extra .99 cent ponchos for this exact purpose. These extra items don't even add 1/2 lb. to my pack and through the years I've given them out I believe 8x's in different scenarios.
Put off getting the garmin instinct for a long time. Wish I had gotten it sooner! Awesome watch I actually use everyday
Hey Gideon, the issue you had with the Katadyn befree is really common. For some reason, it doesn't say in the directions, but when the filter is dry, water can't flow through it. You need to soak the filter before use. it takes like 10-30 mins for water to soak into the filter, once that happens water glides through it. What I do is that I'll carry some extra water in the befree when I go on my hikes; that way when I need to use it, it's flowing fast.
Thanks for the info I will try it out!
Sawyer Squeeze water filter, scoop water to bottle or bladder, put filter on, drink water. Sawyer Squeeze instead of mini or micro, and you get good flow and 30$ for 100,000 gallons.
Need to put filter in water before. When put away for while takes a bit for filter rods to soak up and work properly
Peanut butter/fluffernutters are my favorite thing for hikes or kayaking. Sugars, protein, and dense so it fills you up really easily.
OK I'm a lefty and I'm going to get a button lock now to see if your theory proves out. My fave lefty knife and personal fave EDC is my Victorinox One Handed Trekker. It is I guess a backward liner lock which makes it awesome for left handed operation.
Bar locks are ambidextrous. Kershaw just came out with a couple affordable ones that reviewers are praising. SOG Terminus xr is a good one as well for around 55 bucks.
I like the benchmade axis lock as a lefty.
The Pack I keep in the Truck is a Vertx Gamut Overland. Other than that I use my good old trusty ALICE pack. (Medium). Keeps me from over loading and carrying too much weight. Love my Grayl Geopress so much I bought one for family member's. But I also keep a millbank bag with it to extend the life of my filter. Med kit is a Rhino full on IFAK. I use a solar rechargeable power bank. Works o.k.. Not the best but. Trail food changes all the time. No help there. Great video. Useful info. Thanks.
Nice thanks for sharing your run down.
You guys all seem to love bic throwaway lighters. Try clipper refillable lighters instead, they last the same amount of time as throwaways but then when they do run out of gas or flint you can just throw it back in your bag and replace them when you get home or pick up replacements when you stop for supplies.
Lifestraw squeeze is a good lightweight minimalist option
For boots: Salomon mid-height (waterproof). For trail food: dried fruit and soft jerky.
I’ve been using RXBAR Protein Bars mostly to better conform to my diet.
I recommend home made beef jerky and powdered eggs but I feel better ketogenic running on fats for fuel on a hike when it comes to trail food.
I carry a folding umbrella in my bags. Only 8 to 10 inches long and easily packed. Quickest way to instant shelter.
I like having a SPOT communicator. Aside from that I keep a charger for my phone.
Having my zoleo in the cirque of the towers last year let's me know my mom passed away. I will never go out without it again
Love these types of videos
Thanks so much Doug!
for outer layers i usually take a lightweight Columbia rain jacket, as well as either a wool sweater as a warming under layer. its pretty light and small and works well for changing weather in the rockies in the spring/ summer of course
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this most informative video. It looks like you are well set for a day hike. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. My hiking boots of choice are the Lowa Renegade. They've served me quite well.
🤗 👋
I'm glad you talked about communication. I've wondered why people don't emphasize the convenience and safety of having local communications, particularly when hiking in a group.
Oh ive rigged up a souce with a sawyer water filter. Thats for my emergency belt kit. Haven't got around to using it though. But that press looks awesome, a real KISS option, and look robust too!
All trail, darn tough wool socks, Electrolytes! and tell someone where and when you're going.
Really liked that smart water hydration kit! Going to click some links.
Nice video, I like the hard side system you've DIYed. I've been using CNOC bladders for water collection. Really easy to collect water and then you just put you filter on then end of the bag and either squeeze or let gravity do its thing. 28mm or 42mm so almost any filter would work but I recommend the regular sawyer squeeze, not the mini or micro, the flowrate is good and can be easily backflushed in the field if it get clogged. I further modified mine and added a quick connect tube so I can filter directly into my bladder without taking it out of my bag. Also use a Zoleo.
Peak freeze dried meals are the tastiest I’ve had. Merrell Moab boots. Grayl is my primary (pnw)
I use the Grayl system, easy to use and have the smaller one so it fits easy in a pack. It's funny, the only times I've sprained my ankles while hiking up/down mountains were when wearing boots. Trail shoes during the non-winter months (back when I lived in New England), no issues. One time I sprained my ankle pretty bad near Hermit Lake on Mt. Washington while descending - that was a long 2 mile walk down to the car. I always carry a couple Ace bandages now after having another hiking party give me one when that happened and subsequently, feeling like an idiot for being underprepared.
Great video, thanks! Suggestions for Trail food, Single serving Spam, bagged chicken and canned Ross Beef. Great Protein and a good break for granola.
Pre make meals to take, planning is the ultimate in preparedness!
For water purification, I love the Grayl Ti and rely for short hikes. For longer I like the HydroBlu Versa and CNOC Vecto combination.
Victorinox SAKs are awesome. For hiking I like the Outrider or Farmer X, same toolset as the Evo you showed but slightly larger. The Outrider also has locking blade.
Cured meats, mayo and mustard packets. Hard cheeses like cheddar individual slices. You could make a simple wrap with that using a tortilla. There are also pouches of chicken or pulled pork like the tuna packets that you could use. Making a quick wrap doesn't take long and will help force a 5-10 minute break even if you start walking again before you eat it. There is a method of eating called cold soaking where you could prep it before you start a day hike and it should be ready a couple hours later, if using cous cous for example you could add some olive oil packets to boost the calories.
Tuna wraps are my go to for hiking and camping lunches. A packet of mayo with it amps up the calories a bit. I also carry some protein/granola bars.
Not Foogi.. It's FIJI!!!! FEEEE-G 😅🤣🤣
Never go into the woods without a firearm. Concealed handgun for sure when hiking near other granolas.
@@johnnysilverhand1733 do you honestly not know? Hippies, bud, hippies are granolas. 😂
Wait just a second.
You need to carry a gun to feel safe around hippies?
Priceless.
@@AclockworkPurple Only the Manson kind
@@6030jdr If you think the woods are overrun with homicidal Manson hippies waiting to leap out from behind every tree then I doubt there is anything anyone can say to persuade you otherwise.
I never go into the woods without my fire weed. 😂🔥
Satellite communication and ham radio for communication is must !
12:50, that right there is Khukuri, the Gurkha blade.
Great video as always, awesome to hear thoughts and observations from tried and tested situations.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just hike at a mountain bike park pretty fun and can keep everything in car if need be looping trails over a mountain. Do plan to go backpacking next year tho so this is good info!
Sounds great and glad I could help!
We live in se Wyoming, for day hiking and day one of a backpack. A good sandwich lots of meat and cheese. I like roast beef and cheddar.
for high protein healthy snacks i think of homemade beef jerkey, boiled eggs or just cans of fish/meat.
Trail food? Skittles, & Gummy Bears for the win!!! Sarcasm aside I really like Honey stinger waffles with Justin's almond butter spread on them.
I'm all for ultralight, but I would never compromise and not carry a fixed blade or Good quality folder
I use CNOC bags with my Befree, haven't had any issues.
Just ordered a geopress, can’t wait to use it!!
Such a fun and enjoyable video!
Thanks for watching! 👍
learn to make your own granola bar for food , make it more healthy my recipes is mostly oat meal ,dry fruits , dark choocolate , peanut butter , goji berry add a bit os sweet to it
What jacket were you wearing? Thanks
Outdoor research ferrosi hoodie love it!
Fantastic video, ton of good information!
How do the proof shirts fit? True to size, runs small or large etc…?
If you want base layer true to size, but I went one size up for a looser fit for a main shirt. 👍
How do you know what “your needs” are for medical kits? Do circumstances not dictate “needs”? I never understood that whole “build my med kit to my needs” thing.
Getting a good understanding and some basic training will help a lot.
Can you define what a shank is in your hiking shoes? Thank you.
Many hiking and trail runners have A shank is a semi-rigid insert that fits in the midsole of the boot. They serve several functions: they protect the foot from sharp objects, give the boot enough stiffness so it flexes at the ball of the foot even when loaded, and provides stability on rough terrain. Without them, your feet will feel bruised and tired after a long day on the trail.
What would you take for a day kayaking/ canoe trip?
Can you tell me where you got the Med pouch?
No… 😂 it’s a vanquest
@@gideonstactical Thank you that was
Great video, gear failures seems like a untapped area. Most gear reviewers only talk about the positive rarely do they point out gear failures
Glad you enjoy it! I will try to discuss more failures 👍
Kate's Real Food Energy Bars. I have been using them for a long time.
but but...my first hike this year painfully reminded me that I need to retrain for 50+ pound loads...my ten mile trek had me wishing I had chosen a six mile loop...lol
Food, I'm British so a jam and Banana sandwich, peperami, some sort if cheese, custard creams and jelly babies 😅
Epic provisions bars. Love their bison cranberry. High protein. Delicious.
ive picked up a morakniv kansbol for my pack knife, its Fixed blade, but super light and razor sharp!
So about those boots. How are the soles. I'm in southeastern AZ and hike and hunt Arizona. My issue is I'm 51 this year and my feet are having issues. But mainly wanting to know if you feel rocks and all that through the soles or are they thick enough to keep from that. Thats a question on all three pai4a you showed. Thanks
Defense. To be honest, in hardcore grizzly country now I’m packing heat. Not even messing with spray anymore. Act accordingly.
I carry a Blackhawk in 45lc+p when I do some hiking.
Another great video! 👍
I have the LifeStraw Flex, looks like your Katadyn BeFree. If you like to try another Brand. LifeStraw Flex, fill and drink. Flex because also adapts to standard water bottles and hydro sytems (hydro blatters and now hydro bottles (I guess you call them that)).
mind sharing what trail that was?
How much does the full bag weight?
I stated it later in the video 17lbs is the usual weight for me with my camera gear.
@@gideonstactical God damn that's heavy for a day hike... I've been watching and reading content on ultralight hiking recently, and that made me realise how much junk I was carrying with me.
It's not my final backpack content, but I'm carrying 11lbs for a two day hike (including tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, food and water).
I've rediscovered hiking since then. It's a pure joy to be able to walk almost twice as fast.
Thank you, this is useful 👍
dollor tree tuna in a pouch ham to 1,25 a pack small light
I know you said cliff bars get boring but honestly the peanut butter flavor cliff bar is SO damn refreshing. It's tasty and filling. An opinion that isn't something you have probably had, are cuties, or smaller type oranges/tangerines/hybrids of those. I found some tangelo from Walmart that are absurdly juicy and fulfilling. I'd take them everywhere. Downside to those is you'll need to rinse your hands off be cause they are just so juicy you are bound to have sticky fingers after! Other suggestions is just pack a few plain old sandwiches! =) sorry if i suggested nothing of use to you lol. Love your videos =)
Hahaha! Thanks for the comment.
Hey Aaron
Do you Nerd an adapter for the Nalgene hook up ?
Thanks for the medical advice I didn't think of anti histamines
I found Merrills to hold out really well. I'm a surveyor that goes in places most folk have better sense to go.
Great video thanks for sharing
Aqua tab brand is the best.. only requires 30 minutes till purification in most water ... Many purification tablets require 4 hours not good if you're thirsty.. . I always carry some type of water purification filter or a water purification straw... Depending on type of kit..
I had to rewind 4:33 a few times 😂 i was like "he has to be saying woodscraft right?" Because the first few times it sounded like "witchcraft"
Finally! Someone who takes liquid bandage with them!
For real!!!
A good fix is flex tape excellent patch
I generally just go with a sawyer mini... And Sawyer now has a 32 oz water bottle with a sawyer mini inside for only$19.99 at Walmart
Have you considered any Sawyer filter systems?
Thoughts on Lems boots?
Not sure, they look good but haven’t owned a pair myself
@@gideonstactical could've sworn I saw you post a video about them.
I dont like water bladders because I can't tell how much water I have left.
I have a Grayl ultra because of your videos my man. I like it for the bombproof construction. No soft bag that can spring a leak and cripple the filter. Better drop resistance and filtering than hollow fiber filters too. Also a big fan of the Lionsteel T5. Very well rounded woods knife and light for a thick 5" full tang. One area I lack is hot weather clothing and boots. The Salomon Quest 4 gtx are great but like you say the waterproof boots hold heat. Do you have a go-to non waterproof boot for hot/dry weather? They're seeming somewhat hard to find. Everything is waterproof these days.
Great kit mate.
Nice video! I usually go for simple foods: Some apples and some dried salamis, French style, German style (for example landjägers) or any other salami that does not require cooling. And a Victorinox Forester or Nomad is always in my pocket since these knives are stainless, easy to keep sharp and have a locking blade and some other useful tools.
Always .. ALWAYS carry a personal satellite locator beacon!! .. whether it's the zolio or another one or the one that's only for emergency which is like $300 and no monthly or annual cost.. break a leg out there and you're not going anywhere
New iPhone has satellite SOS. Good for a day hike.
Great vid. Always useful to hear different ideas about gear selection especially to help save weight & cost. For me there are two foundation items where I am happy to spend some money to get comfort, usability & reliability - boots & packs. I prefer the support and extra protection of boots. Make sure that they fit well. Bad boots = bad feet = pain. As for the pack; 1) if uncomfortable it also leads to pain and 2) if it fails you're in a different type of pain. Everything else is negotiable to some degree. Sharp blades all.