This should be titled : Alex Honnold and Jim Zellers: Two Very Different Backpacking Philosophies. Also love how Honnold suggests a bear can is unnecessary, then Jim heavily implies he has fought a bear over his food, and won.
Funny watching Jim getting mildly annoyed at Alex's comments. Most companies would edit that kind of stuff out but it makes it feel more real and less produced
This series is great! The people felt balance of correct information and conversation, and everyone has different ideas of what to bring and how to do things. Also, it’s so refreshing to hear a ‘how to’ video not prescribe that you must do things a certain way. Just be prepared and get out there!
The most important thing to do before backpacking is to make sure you tell someone where you are going, what trail you intend to take, and when they should worry if you are not back. Tell someone you know, leave a note on your car dash (you do risk theft with this one), some trailheads will allow you to post your departure and expected return info, and if you get a permit that info will be known to the officials but you don't want to rely on them alone. One slight injury or change in the weather can snowball into something fatal. Your best bet is if someone outside your group knows you are in trouble.
I always leave my itinerary with at least one other person, but I never leave it at my car for the very reason that you mention. I can't see a reason that leaving my itinerary posted on my car has any advantage over just leaving it with the person who is most likely the one contacting authorities if I don't get back on time.
Another great take on getting outdoors! People tend to get way to serious about enjoying the outdoors, being prepared doesn't mean you need high end gear your first time out.
Listen to these 2, over qualified is an understatement! Thank you The North Face. Great series and great gear that has litterly saved my life more then once.
Loving this How To series with these guys. Just did my first solo backpacking trip to Half Dome last weekend. Kept thinking of Alex Honnold free soloing that thing. Felt cool to stand on top of The North Face’s logo. 😆🏞
I am a literal Wilderness Ranger who has heard all of these beginner tips a thousand times... but damn it if these videos aren't funny and still worth the watch!
We just back from campsite and my backpacking was 15kg with lots of staff also we climbed around 1000m elevation.It was awesome night camping at Kathmandu Hill. Your tips really worked for me. Thank you guys 🙏
My wife and I use water shoes over flip flops at camp. Light and airy for letting your feet breath after a long day of walking but secure on your feet unlike flip flops. Plus you can throw socks under then if it’s cold.
Living in Hawaii I don’t have to worry about bears or other predatory animals thankfully! I remember my first backpacking trip, ugh.. my pack weighed over 50lb, had an awesome time though and learn how to shave weight!
We have bear boxes installed at a lot of campsites on through hike trails here. But I think a lot of people just throw everything in a dry bag and then hang it in a tree.
And, based on my observations, at most 1 in 100 hangs it correctly. That's a big reason why bear canisters are becoming required at more and more places.
I’ve got but one question The North Face.. how’d you guys get the license to use The Hunts on these vids?! Also “The main reason people go backpacking is to get drunk in the woods”... Guilty as charged Alex!
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Love to be in Argentina, at least, I have Patagonia nearer ;) ...also Andes. The water is no problem at all, really, just bring your bottle to refill it.
They are. On the permit, at least everywhere that I hike, they want you to include your itinerary. This is primarily so they know where to search if you don't return by your exit date.
I'm team Alex. That first aid kit looks too big and that bear canister will hold about 8 days of food for one person. Additionally, a cat hole should be 6 to 8 inches deep, not at least 8 inches deep. I asked a ranger about this, and a deeper hole isn't necessarily better as the biologic activity will be less the deeper you go, increasing how long it takes to break down the waste.
He's just a Minimalist.......climb with no ropes....backpack with no backpack...... It's amazing how many backpackers throw out the first aid right off the bat. I have seen guys that literally carry a little tape and 10 ibuprofen....and that's it for first aid....
Getting a permit to go in some public lands is a huge hoop to go through. Also putting your wet clothes in a down bag at low temperatures as others have said is a stupid idea.
I always tell people who are aghast that I don't bring camp shoes, that I wear comfortable shoes to hike in, so I don't need comfortable shoes for camp. Probably makes me a stuck up prick like some people in the comments are calling Alex.
This should be titled : Alex Honnold and Jim Zellers: Two Very Different Backpacking Philosophies.
Also love how Honnold suggests a bear can is unnecessary, then Jim heavily implies he has fought a bear over his food, and won.
Funny watching Jim getting mildly annoyed at Alex's comments. Most companies would edit that kind of stuff out but it makes it feel more real and less produced
Can't wait for the 'how to: free solo' edition
This series is great! The people felt balance of correct information and conversation, and everyone has different ideas of what to bring and how to do things.
Also, it’s so refreshing to hear a ‘how to’ video not prescribe that you must do things a certain way. Just be prepared and get out there!
Nice one! It's great to hear you're a fan of this series 🙌
The most important thing to do before backpacking is to make sure you tell someone where you are going, what trail you intend to take, and when they should worry if you are not back. Tell someone you know, leave a note on your car dash (you do risk theft with this one), some trailheads will allow you to post your departure and expected return info, and if you get a permit that info will be known to the officials but you don't want to rely on them alone.
One slight injury or change in the weather can snowball into something fatal. Your best bet is if someone outside your group knows you are in trouble.
I always leave my itinerary with at least one other person, but I never leave it at my car for the very reason that you mention. I can't see a reason that leaving my itinerary posted on my car has any advantage over just leaving it with the person who is most likely the one contacting authorities if I don't get back on time.
@@michaelb1761 I agree. Leaving it in the car window is kind of a last resort. It's much better to do it the way you do.
Another great take on getting outdoors! People tend to get way to serious about enjoying the outdoors, being prepared doesn't mean you need high end gear your first time out.
Listen to these 2, over qualified is an understatement!
Thank you The North Face. Great series and great gear that has litterly saved my life more then once.
Loving this How To series with these guys. Just did my first solo backpacking trip to Half Dome last weekend. Kept thinking of Alex Honnold free soloing that thing. Felt cool to stand on top of The North Face’s logo. 😆🏞
What a duo! 😂
But is Alex's sleeping bag synthetic? Because don't try that with down.
I am a literal Wilderness Ranger who has heard all of these beginner tips a thousand times... but damn it if these videos aren't funny and still worth the watch!
He’s not wrong about the getting drunk in the woods thing, to be fair.
I want to get stoned in the woods not drunk lol
I would get paranoid a bear is gonna eat me
@@calebmartinez9350 If people pick beer over weed for camping something is wrong lol
@@Vitunit Good, you're alert XD
@@ThatCampingLad Beer is to heavy for backpacking, whiskey is preferred.
This was super good. I want to go backpacking and I think I will follow the advice and choose a short distance the first time.
Thanks for watching and we're glad the advice is helpful!
Really excited to know from these legends! 🙌
"If you ate this volume of food, you'd be a giant." 😂
when he said patagonia in a north face interview👀
The place not the brand.
We just back from campsite and my backpacking was 15kg with lots of staff also we climbed around 1000m elevation.It was awesome night camping at Kathmandu Hill. Your tips really worked for me. Thank you guys 🙏
oh my god. that is so much more then generally recommended. sounds like a bad time for your neck
Alex description of backpacking is awesome.😂
Really enjoying this series!!
Met Alex on one of my first backpacking trips.
Thanks for the video guys.
Alex is my second favorite person I've never met 🙂🙌
No matter what gear you have, just got out there in nature and enjoy!
If you are backpacking in the back country the gear you take is the difference between life and death. Poor advice.
My wife and I use water shoes over flip flops at camp. Light and airy for letting your feet breath after a long day of walking but secure on your feet unlike flip flops. Plus you can throw socks under then if it’s cold.
Hey, we don't just like to get drunk in the woods that's an oversimplification. We also really enjoy smoking weed in the woods, thank you.
Living in Hawaii I don’t have to worry about bears or other predatory animals thankfully! I remember my first backpacking trip, ugh.. my pack weighed over 50lb, had an awesome time though and learn how to shave weight!
I love this.
This was hilarious. I love the different perspectives, refreshing
Definitely inspired me to do more backpacking trips
Nice one! 🙌
Can't wait.
Awesome series.
I know all this information but these are so darn enjoyable
Great Video! Thanks for uploading. Can't wait to see more videos 👍
Awesome to hear you're a fan! Thanks for watching 👊
Excited for this video
I LOVED this video, thanks for this!!!!
Looks awesome! Thanks North Face
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Pausing for a laugh break. Honnold should do standup.
Bring some gummies. Food tastes better. Sleep better. Birds sing better. All good!
We have bear boxes installed at a lot of campsites on through hike trails here. But I think a lot of people just throw everything in a dry bag and then hang it in a tree.
And, based on my observations, at most 1 in 100 hangs it correctly. That's a big reason why bear canisters are becoming required at more and more places.
love this!!! also love getting drunk in the woods...👍🏻
these are so good!
1 item that i'm a little surprised not to see on the list is a walking staff preferably with a length of nylon cord wrapped around it.
Step 1: Put your crap in a backpack
Step 2: Walk
Yeah…well it’s fun to listen to them talk.
My takeaway is that Alex didn't like that bear can. Lol.
More!
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The mandolin from 0:15, is that Chris Thile / Nickel Creek? sounds damn familiar but I can't place it and no music credits...
Best double act ever 👍😀
I’m taking Alex’s tips
I’ve got but one question The North Face.. how’d you guys get the license to use The Hunts on these vids?!
Also “The main reason people go backpacking is to get drunk in the woods”... Guilty as charged Alex!
Awesome.
Thanks for watching 👌
Items you need to climb El Capitan: Shoes: check. Chalk: check. Good to go!
Yeah, I'm thinking at least a tiny part of his free solo deal is because he gets to carry way less stuff...
"all fungal and blistery"
That bear can will take up a large portion of your pack. Unless you’re doing a shorter hike or have a pretty large pack I’d get something smaller
Yeah, that was a bear can for a week long or longer hike.
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' I don't like that bear can'
I knew I'd learn something from Alex Honnold--use your sleeping bag to dry clothes. I've never heard this invaluable trick.
Dissing your sponsors products. LOL!! Keep it real Alex!
I am squarely in the Honnold camp here
What External frame Backpack to you recommend? I love the two Kelty Trekker and Tioga External Frame Backpacks...and own them now. . .
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I personally swear by osprey packs, ive used mine over hundreds of kms hiking and weeks and weeks of camping and its never failed me
Can you do an intro to rock climbing? :D
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
Alex... we're selling shit here dude
haha i think alex was joking but there are hiking wheelbarrows for backpacking/hunting/fishing/whatever
...it might "seem obvious", but why does the pack list not include a sleep system?! Fix it!
This tutorial on death stranding is very realistic
Best tip they gave us definitely to bring flip flops pure heaven at camp
Love to be in Argentina, at least, I have Patagonia nearer ;) ...also Andes. The water is no problem at all, really, just bring your bottle to refill it.
I only poop on the trail 🤭
If permits allow Parks Service to know how many people are out there, then why are they not tracked when they go missing (Missing 411)??
They are. On the permit, at least everywhere that I hike, they want you to include your itinerary. This is primarily so they know where to search if you don't return by your exit date.
Drunk in the woods???
YEEAAAH...GIMMEGIMME
Ale does tend to taste better,for sure.Good reason.
I'm team Alex. That first aid kit looks too big and that bear canister will hold about 8 days of food for one person. Additionally, a cat hole should be 6 to 8 inches deep, not at least 8 inches deep. I asked a ranger about this, and a deeper hole isn't necessarily better as the biologic activity will be less the deeper you go, increasing how long it takes to break down the waste.
He's just a Minimalist.......climb with no ropes....backpack with no backpack......
It's amazing how many backpackers throw out the first aid right off the bat. I have seen guys that literally carry a little tape and 10 ibuprofen....and that's it for first aid....
2:29 "hey john, make sure to dock $400 off the promo paycheck for Alex.."
I can tell they're west coast guys. No emphasis on the importance of fire. Lol
Great 🤣
did 5 days with 3 guys and 2 bear cans,
I've just realised that I'm getting old... I agree and do most of what the older guy said!!!! I'm an old fart!
I don't think Alex has done much backpacking as such, more so camping. Back packing is constantly on the move.
Does anyone ou there make a"square"bear can? So it can fit in your backpack?
These videos are entertaining but less "How To" and more "Random Chat About Things Related to Backpacking."
and that's kinda bulky as it is
I think it's fine
I think its pretty bulky
I think its great
Honnold isn't doing a very good job at helping promote these products lol!
Joe Rogan could easily fight the bear
Get high in the woods. Weights so much less than alcohol
for the people in the back: JUST POOPING AND THROWING A ROCK OVER IT DOESNT COUNT!!!!!!!!
나는 자야해요.sleeping
too much to think about when packing - I hate it
Putting your wet clothes in the bottom of your sleeping bag is the worst tip ive ever heard
Get mad about someone taking a dump on the trail? Bro we see poop on the floor at walmart like once a week
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Go away reeeeeeeeeeeee UVshaizzbekaosi
Alex is tool now
Getting a permit to go in some public lands is a huge hoop to go through. Also putting your wet clothes in a down bag at low temperatures as others have said is a stupid idea.
have to disagree on the flip fop thing. one false step and you destroy your toe. closed-toe breathable light shoes for camp, hands down
I always tell people who are aghast that I don't bring camp shoes, that I wear comfortable shoes to hike in, so I don't need comfortable shoes for camp. Probably makes me a stuck up prick like some people in the comments are calling Alex.
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This is odd
Alex sounded like a snob and know it all, as if the other guys opinion/experience is inferior to his
No... the fellow never bullshits that’s why it comes off as snobbish. Like no sugarcoating no extra layers
And buy a northface backpack, they make good shit😉
8 lbs/gallon... or 1kg/L... get on with the times, America!
“All fungal and blistery” sounds like my ex girlfriend
Buy products made by slaves, then insult the people who make you raw products and deliver you goods..Or did I miss somethin?