Best tip around. Explore around home. I know people that are always preparing for the "big adventure". They get outside twice a year. I'm out every week... somewhere, most of the time close to home. If you want to enjoy nature... just go. Thanks for the tips. I'm 60 and enjoying nature more than ever.
60? Sounds like a nice age to be outdoors. Some people say that age is too mature for outdoors, but they are simply spelling it wrong. It's not mature, but nnature (in nature)
I take an umbrella, large size with a sturdy (fiberglass) pole, even on day walks. It has multiple uses: as a walking pole, a sun shade, catching rain water, and I use it to block one end of my shelter when sleeping under a tarpaulin. Strap it to side of my pack when I want to free up my hands.
@@Komplexitet brands come and go and depend on the country you live in but look for any large diameter umbrella that’s wind resistant (ribs and stretchers) and has a long sturdy fiberglass shaft/pole and wear resistant tip.
Yes, some "proper" food - makes a big mental difference. Each to their own but, though slightly heavier, I now usually carry a wide sleeping mat. The comfort and decent sleep - again, big mental difference.
For the first aid kit. I found what I get regular use of is having a burn gel. Just repacking it a tiny amount of a few ml that goes into the first aid kit. So a gel that goes on a 1st or 2nd degree burns. And quickly makes it hurt a lot less. It also can be used on insects bites or stings to make it stop itching or hurting. Which can make falling asleep a lot easier, if you have a particularly stubborn and itchy bite. Actually having something to remedy it when you are lying there going insane. I was surprised how often people burn themselves while I was out hiking. Someone burns themselves on the pot because it had such a small handle. They get boiling water on their hand when pouring tea water from a big pot into a mini light weight cup. Burn themselves trying to move around the coals in the fire. They burn themselves trying to put hot rocks into socks for keeping warm at night. I can’t remember all the many different ways people burn themselves. It’s mainly just small to medium sized burns on the hands. But the gel makes it so instead of it hurting or feeling a bit sensitive for quite a few hours if not still the day or days after. It doesn’t hurt and they can use the hand more freely way sooner. And I found those few mls of burn gel was well worth it to bring with in the first aid kit to help make the trip a bit nicer for me and the people I’m with. The idk 5 grams was worth it.
Wooly underwear, it costs alot but you can literally wear it for weeks and it does not smell bad and it keeps you warm too. Buy some every couple months for a year, it is a type of investment. It is worth it.
I haven’t found a great alternative to this, but once merino wool gets wet it just stays wet for hours. What I want is thin synthetic underwear with polygiene. I’ve worn a poly shirt with polygiene for a week while hunting in abnormally warm weather and it always smelled better than me.
One mistake I often see people make on Kungsleden is the whole ultra light trend. People walking around with shoes that can handle puddles but that won't handle cold days or if it's raining for a week straight. The same goes for backpacks without a stable carry system and tents that can't stand when it's windy. Pack light but don't compromise on quality. =)
I think I agree with you… but the backpack for example. They use the sleeping mat as ‘frame’ in the backpack. I think that it’s good to learn something from UL people but it’s easy to go little bit too far. I know that mountain rescue group have to evacuate one guy last autumn because he couldn’t stay warm. It was a terrible weather as it can become in late September. I will probably try UL style by myself one time to see what I think about it… /Matti
In the wild, forest, mountains or paddling lakes i only wear leather boots, i used Alfa in my starter years but last 20 i have used high Crispi hunting boots for trips over days or low crispi mountain boots for daytrips, investing in shoewear is more important then most think, its really a factor if your trip has been pleasant or bad, and instead of buying new fabric shoes every 6 months remember leather only gets better and better over the years as long as you give em some thick layer of leather balsam 1-2 times a year and they lasts for decades. Best regards
Nothing wrong with the mentality of UL in the sense of reducing the packweight to make the hike more enjoyable. But there is for sure a point of going way to far and this compromising safety
Why wouldnt trail runners be able to handle puddles? or cold days? you just use waterproof socks as most people going ultralight does. Have you tried any of the ultralight gear? having used UL gear for about 20+ years i havent had issues that you talk about - of course it demands you have experience and know what you do, and pick the right gear for the route, here i can see some people just watch youtube videos and start out with gear they dont have the experience to use... you can get UL gear of great quality, comfort and weather resistance, on the other hand of course you see people carrying too heavy and wear out their bodies and dont really enjoy the trip as they could... evertyhing is a balance and about experience
@@outsiderswalks5460Think it’s different when you are out camping for a week in remote boggy ground, with variable weather and likely days of rain, also crossing rivers. For me, boots are a plus in this situation.
I love this, common sense and down to earth. It's one thing packing for an overnighter in the forest, another to pack for a long fast-paced hike in the mountains. For shorter trips I always bring a nice piece of steak, I fry it in a pan or grill it over a fire if I have wood available. That, a flask of whisky, an inflatable soft pillow, and a foldable lightweight chair are my comfort items for an overnighter. But I never bring a chair on longer hikes though, half a kilo really does a difference, and maybe not the steak either but I do bring some fresh eggs...
The best part for is the lesson to go out more locally instead of the big trips. Thank you for this it should have been obvious but it was not. Coming from you it really hit home.
I know the feeling. Sometimes it’s small and totally obvious things that can makes difference. I hope you will get some nice trips in your home area! /Matti
I have been thinking about buying a pair for ages, however, never have bought them because I'm afraid they are too heavy for me. edit I know it sounds ridiculous with the weight but I have COPD, last year September I got sick my aorta started leaking, stroke, pneumonia and organ failure all at the same time so I'm still recovering from that, hence my consideration about the weight.
@@allaboutperspective650I understand your concern. But buy a decent pair that are ok, but perhaps not top shelf, and practice. Use them now and then until your concerns are put to rest. Then take them on a hike. Too many people, including myself, try out stuff on the actual hike. E.g. Vivobarefoot hiking boots on a 100 km hike with 20 kg on the back. 😅
In defense of dehydrated meals: it's good to have them as an emergency supply. I've never done any multi-day hikes until this spring and it was a coastal one in Latvia. Despite me staying at different accommodations and passing towns and villages almost everyday, I ended up being out of regular food one evening with no opportunities to re-supply. Was very happy about the decision of packing a few meals with me, dinner and breakfast were secured. Tasted good as well, but this opinion might be biased (hiker hunger)
I also bring this bags now and then. I like the simplicity when you just had to make hot water. After a long day in the rain, everything is almost tasty and special if you add some chilli pepper and so on... / Matti
Underlayers are an important topic, and the value of wool is well known in the lightweight backpacking industry. Alpaca wool is becoming quite popular again, as a competitor to merino wool. The newest change in what a bunch of people are using for underlayers, is that people are going back to mesh layers for the most warmth. This isn't a mesh found on long john underwear, but more similar to fishnet stocking mesh with large gaps. It is said that this fishnet mesh keeps a person warmer in cold weather and cooler in warm weather. Having used mesh a tiny little bit, I have found a cheap mesh tshirt much more warming than I had expected. This was an eleven dollar short sleeve t-shirt on amazon, but the bicycling industry has picked up on the mesh fad and is another place to find some of the mesh tops cheap.
I'm a first time viewer, from the USA. You say a lot of good common sense things. My Swedish grandmother would have agreed with your's about food. I picked up a lunch habit from her son, my father. This is good trail food: summer sausage, cheese, hardtack (crispbread) and apples. I also make my own "gorp" mix of mixed nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, and chocolate (M&MS). This along with tea made on the alcohol burner makes for a great day hike.
Hahahahaaa… Granddad!!! 🤣 I hope you just make that judgement from all the experience you hear from me and not from the athletic way I walking through the forest! 🤣😂🤣😳 /Matti
Excellent listing and explanation of your '10 Backpacking Tips', Matti. Also appreciate you sharing your grandmother's wisdom on carrying real food and having wool base layers. (Would like to see a video on your grandmother's food suggestions.) Trekking poles are great equipment choice for hiking, backpacking, and other walking exercise activities (for all ages). Dry bags are a great investment in protecting your gear and helping to have a safe & pleasant adventure. (Ziplock bags unfortunately have become unreliable due to poor quality issues and are not durable enough for extended use.) Thank you for this very thoughtful video. Happy Trails! 🇺🇸 🏕 🌲
I started using sturdy branches as poles when portaging (lots of weight) wow what a difference. the weight stays at a steady level. Saves you from downhill , propels you on uphill, keeps you centered on left to right slope. Can't believe I didn't use them for years. just wasting 2 perfectly strong limbs to help.
Excellent idea regarding novices attempting short duration trips. Longer trips only require extra food. I highly recommend ditching the preloaded stove canisters in lieu of self dispensing gas fuel, thereby avoiding the need for the proprietary stove cells. Also copper bottom cookware heats faster and more efficiently. I can deal with the freeze dried food options as they have markedly improved over the years. Also - if you are hiking all day you become more appreciative of whatever nourishment is at hand. Wool is terrible when it is wet. Pile is a far superior product.
Hello, i have 46 years of moutain, caving and rescue experience Congratulations for your video with good advices A lot of videos in the actual moment are made by people without knowledge. Your video are top level
Fantastisk Kanal!!!! I’m absolutely thrilled to have stumbled upon your channel. I’ve been to Lappland and hiked the pilgrimage route from Abisko to Nikkolukta. The lead bus driver that brought us back to Kiruna had the same accent and fun loving humor as you. My travels to Sweden have been plentiful over the last 20 years and in many way rejuvenated my love for throwing the kitchen sink on the back. I’m now subscribed and look forward to many more views: Hälsningar !!!!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Mattii, the dogs look like they are enjoying summer. Another great reason to use walking poles as they double as poles for a tarp shelter.
Great collection of hiking gear you have,... It's fun figuring out what's most needed. It's called wisdom, and that's what you showed,... Wisdom... Fun Wisdom ! Take care Matti...🙂
Nice nice nice video. I agree that i (and i believe that others hikers too) would like to see tips (or share experiences) of what kind of food i should bring with me in my expeditions. Usualy i bring rice and sousage, or pasta and sousage, specialy if it lasts many days. Because the sausage is a kind of meet that do not rot without refrigeration. :) Congratulations for this work of art.
Thank you! I've subbed and am enjoying your videos! Just two videos and I've learned so much. Trekking poles also help you engage your core muscles and increase your endurance as the stress to your legs a lot less.
What a fantastic video, Matti! Your 40 years of experience really shine through in these tips. It's great to hear practical advice that can make a huge difference for both beginners and experienced hikers. I especially appreciated the insights on packing light and the importance of trekking poles. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and helping us avoid common mistakes. Looking forward to more of your expert advice! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad
Like you, I wish I could have told my 40 year younger self all that I know now about hiking and backpacking that decades of experience has taught me. So much of your story parallels my own (e.g., starting with Trangia).
My cook kit is 17 oz (482 g). Which most people would consider heavy, but I can boil, steam, bake, saute, make bread and pasta from scratch. It's worth it to me. But I've done 10 thru hikes so am sick of "Hiker food". :) Trekking poles will make you spend 20% more energy than without them. On long hikes where you are worried about losing weight that is something to consider. If you're doing shorter hikes, or want to lose some weight it's definitely a good thing. I don't use them except for snow or river crossings. But there are reasons for both using or not using them for sure.
Thanks for your input. The cooking gear… sometimes I goes out with heavy iron frying pans because I want really good pancakes made over the fire. I totally agree that what’s good for one person isn’t necessarily good for everyone. And sometimes one person makes different kind of tours. This info about trekking poles was new for me… I remember that it was a trend some years ago, that people who wanted to loose weight used trekking poles… Really interesting!!! /Matti
You can use a trashbag in your backpack to protect your gear...weighs almost nothing and can be used for other things too. Also, waterproof socks are great, SEALSKINS make great socks. Bring a few small plastic bags. You can use them to keep your feet warm and dry, carry water, use them as gloves etc.
I used these big trash bags very often in military service. They are really great and have lots of bang/dollar!!! I have to try this sealskin... So many of you guys tell me about them and I have still not tried them!!! I have to very soon... :-) Thanks! / Matti
Great video and some new things to test out! Regarding wool my experience is that it get to hot in the summer, even the thinner one. Maybe it is related to the specific brand I use (Icebreaker)? Also if it is warm and mosquitos it is better some have something puffy, so my strategy in the summer is to only wear wool at night.
Trail Designs sells the Caldera Cone. An aluminum or titanium cone that your cook pot drops into to the rim. Entire pot is inside the cone. Small light alcohol burner. Very wind resistant and weighs grams. I made a few diy ones out of aluminum flashing. The titanium ones work with wood.
I use a cotton sleeveless T shirt to sleep in when it's cold. Yes it's 150 grams extra but just the sensation of having something clean on while sleeping is worth it to me.
cool video, thanks for sharing. I am interested in a food video. I always settled for the dried foods as well, but now as I am beginning to share my love of the outdoors with friends and family, I want them to have a better experience haha.
Hi from Madrid!!New subscriber here!! Really good tips, totally agree with wool stuff, game changers!! LOVE your wood cup, how are they called up there in Sweden?? I will definitely get one for my hikes 😊. Cheers, Víctor!
Nice video! ONLY 40 YEARS!!??? I remember getting "lost" in the woods when I was around 6! Screaming did NOTHING!! Of course a "voice in my head" "guided" me back the way I had traveled. I'm only 80! I just do my best to get in my 5 miles a day! Overnighters ONLY in warm weather!
2:16 what kind of cup is that red mug? It looks very light and collapsible. Don’t get me wrong, as a green woodworker I love your kuksa! Very slöjd! but as a hiker I have not seen that cup before.
Vi tänker så likt Matti, även om jag vandrar mycket i alperna och går lättare på sommaren pga höjdmetrarna! Drömmen är att guida i norra Skandinavien igen!! Utbyte? Eller guida folk norrifrån i alperna! Vettiga och bra info från dig byggt på erfarenhet , tack 🙏
Probably because I so old that I’m half deaf, half blind and have lost my mind since many years ago… ;-) To be honest… The didn’t bite me. Loooooot’s of mosquito spray. /Matti
I am surprised, I agree more or less on all points. I usually take a merino wool shirt to sleep in and only for sleeping. Same BRS stove. poles yes. real food - well we've found we don't like any freeze dried meals and just bring a variety of noodle dishes, mashed potato mix, spices, oil, corn chips, maybe a coucous-curry-raisin-bean mix I make myself. But no 'real food' fresh veg and meat except maybe just for the first day - those are heavy.
That’s a good question! I use moss or a small branch of a pine tree or a spruce. If there is a kind of non-stick pot/pan you have to be careful. You should NEVER scratch the non-stick coating!!! /Matti
I'm hitting 50 years old this year ... I agree with every point you made 😁. I first encountered ultralight with Nicholas Crane's books. I remember that on the Journey to the Centre of the Earth cycle trip, for cutlery, hep took a plastic teaspoon with holes drilled in the handle and a pair of cut down chopsticks. It's a bit extreme, but it makes you think! And I still feel embarrassed using trecking poles in a public space 🤣
That’s an advantage of turning 50… You start reading books about extreme UL hikers and that’s making you to start thinking little bit differently. It’s like installing new software in a computer! When we were young we already knew how everything worked. We didn’t need to absorb new knowledge. /Matti
…trekking poles in public?!?! Are you kidding with me? You can’t use them in public or where it’s a risk that you will meet other people!!! 😂 …but when we have passed 50… we have already passed the point of no return…and then we have already made all the embarrassing mistakes so we can just continue being ourselves. 😂 /Matti
I was a long distance hiker around my twenties. Loved the hiking, hated the weight of the gear and sleeping on an aluminium pad and nothing else. After that, life hit and three kids later (one came when I was 40) I'm ready for another try next year! I'll be 60 then and I'm looking forward. Have my ultra light weight gear almost ready. Kungsladen-route is on my bucket list. And oh, I never used trekking poles, I feel you. But then last year my rib cracked at two places, after a nasty fall during a hike downhill. Which would never have happened if I would have used trekking poles. So I'm going to practice 🦯!
@@e.k.4508 Trecking poles are so good for uneven ground, crossing streams and such, poking about in the bushes, waving around to amuse yourself etc etc. I had a similar self conscious issue with my choice of waterproof ... a poncho - 😁
Informative video, i would say the knife size matters, a Sami knife with a solid 21cm blade would negate the need for an axe and would still do all the finer jobs a smaller knife could do. In the wild you would need real equipment and i would never trek, hike or backpack with a leatherman size knife with a thin blade cause it is too bad to be "out there" and find out you took a "toy", not a tool. Best regards from Norway mate, keep up the good work!
Thanks! I also agree. If I go canoeing I always bring a bigger knife but then I also focus more on making fire. During dogsled tours... Axe, knives, saws, and so on... Then I need tools for almost building a new sled sometimes! ;-) When I hiking with lightweight gear I really like my small foldable toy-knife. ;-) But you are right. A good knife is a very useful tool! / Matti
Matti What do you think of carrying an emergency reflective body bag (space bag)? If you fall injure yourself and can’t climb inside a tent, is one of these bags a good way of giving shelter and some radiant heat or is it a waste of time that creates condensation and heat loss? Thanks
That’s a great question!!! I know people who carry this bags when they’re out running or biking. That’s maybe a good idea. For longer tours… I’m concerned about condensation and all that. I think it could be good if you get help very soon. Otherwise… I really don’t trust that idea. But… to be honest. I have never tried so actually I don’t know! :-) /Matti
That’s amazing as you mentioned… why is it necessary to make my own mistakes??? Food… I will look into that!!! Planing, shooting, editing… It will not be ready tomorrow… ;-) /Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Do you think is societal? Maybe because there are shiny, new alternatives (fashion and advertising) to traditional clothing and food? Every (Western) generation thinks they know better that the last, I think education and not following into family trades did that, you could only learn from your elders and betters... I can wait for the food video, just no pickled/fermented fish please!
Agree all points however gas and petrol burners can and do break, trangia burner (with lightweight triangle) cannot break. I have suffered from no hot food and drinks twice on a trip, misery ;(
First aid, I am good at cutting myself open so I have some duck tape. I am good at burning myself to, but that is not as messy so no need for tape LOL... Gotta get out there and do it. Everybody needs different stuff. wool is king.
Jag började med vandring och andra aktiviteter som man gör i skogsmiljö redan på 80-talet. Håller med om att bästa tipset är att learn by doing. Ta gärna tips från andra men prova fram vad som passar för just dig. Sen vikt är väldigt beroende på person men man ska träna in sig på den vikt man tar med sig.
Hi Matti, nice vid. Encouraging for me. Wool is my favorite anyways. Even in summer it's less sweating in wool than in thinner materials except silk. Nature breath ;)
That's a good question! We live north of the Arctic Circle! We don't get ticks here! It happens now and then that someone has got a tick on their cat or dog. It's all over local groups on Facebook and everybody thinks this is the end of the world! These ticks come with birds and they can't survive in the north. With global warming, it could happened that things change but if that is the case, ticks will not become our main problem. So my recommendation ... Move to the fare north!!! / Matti
Very nice Video! I just noticed that you wear Klättermusen Jacket. I once had their Brede Jacket and it delaminated and literally fell apart after about 3 Month. Have you ever had such a problem?
We made a video about the Klättermusen Freke pants some years ago (the same problem). In this video, Matti uses a wool hoodie that has been good. Both of us have the same model and have used them hard for several years. /Stina
Hahahahaaa... That's exactly the same feeling I got. They just want to walk, swim, run, and move forward. No coffee, no filming, no stopping... ;-) / Matti
Soft drink cans and food cans of aluminium are coated with a plastica layer so that the food don't get in contact with the aluminium, not good to use as a cooking pot!
I still think trekking poles are only for old tourists. In winter I use a hot primus, in summer tiny alcohol stove for morning tea only, or no stove at all. I once thought a ground mattress was only for comfort, yet learned it's more important than quilt or sleeping bag. I've learned that at home and in the wilderness, I require a pillow, but have yet to find a favourite. I only use a tent in winter, preferring hammock or ground, and tarp only when it rains. Never pack more than two of a clothing piece (like underwear) and be able to wear literally everything in the coldest possible conditions. Agree 200% about waterproof bags in waterproof bags in waterproof bag. I use many small colorful bags, makes packing and unpacking easy. I don't want zippers, snaps, nor side, top, random external sections or "features". Loops and ties are universal. Except for five quick grab items, I always take my bag off and an item in a colored waterproof bag in my bag. I've reduced weight by half since my younger days, but as a rule, I always bring at least one thing too many, but have a list and no longer forget "that one thing" (like chapstick or glasses case, glasses cloth or toilet paper). I rarely carry a knife (too many stolen by airport security and rarely use on the trail). I always carry some line (to dry clothes in a hotel or numerous uses on the trail).
Very good video. Ibasicaly feel you about the trekking poles. I'm german and I hate them... bc ppl use them when these things are absolutaly not needed. And even worst many ppl use the cheap ones which making that klack klack klack noise... anoying af.
I recently saw an interview with one of the founding members of Greenpeace.. He talked about how that their original ethos was about looking after nature and in a peaceful way ~ Green and peace.. He left Greenpeace when they lost that original purpose and became politicised.. Now look where we are....
I dont like folding knives, problems with unfolding them! Is it my nails or my shovelhands!? I prefer a small mora knife, one size bigger than the smallest! But no multitool, for the same reasons + A plastic knive & spoon ( 10 for €2 kind) And a long alu spoon
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Best tip around. Explore around home. I know people that are always preparing for the "big adventure". They get outside twice a year. I'm out every week... somewhere, most of the time close to home. If you want to enjoy nature... just go. Thanks for the tips. I'm 60 and enjoying nature more than ever.
That’s good words from you!!!
/Matti
60? Sounds like a nice age to be outdoors.
Some people say that age is too mature for outdoors,
but they are simply spelling it wrong.
It's not mature, but nnature (in nature)
I take an umbrella, large size with a sturdy (fiberglass) pole, even on day walks. It has multiple uses: as a walking pole, a sun shade, catching rain water, and I use it to block one end of my shelter when sleeping under a tarpaulin. Strap it to side of my pack when I want to free up my hands.
I have heard about people who recommend this but I have never tried it myself.
Thanks for pushing this idea. One day I maybe have to try it!!!
/Matti
Good idea. 😀
Which umbrella exactly do you use?
Interesting. Can I get the name of the umbrella so I could check it out please?
@@Komplexitet brands come and go and depend on the country you live in but look for any large diameter umbrella that’s wind resistant (ribs and stretchers) and has a long sturdy fiberglass shaft/pole and wear resistant tip.
Yes, some "proper" food - makes a big mental difference. Each to their own but, though slightly heavier, I now usually carry a wide sleeping mat. The comfort and decent sleep - again, big mental difference.
I agree about sleeping pad! Extra thick and wide makes good sleep!
:-)
/Matti
For the first aid kit. I found what I get regular use of is having a burn gel. Just repacking it a tiny amount of a few ml that goes into the first aid kit.
So a gel that goes on a 1st or 2nd degree burns. And quickly makes it hurt a lot less.
It also can be used on insects bites or stings to make it stop itching or hurting. Which can make falling asleep a lot easier, if you have a particularly stubborn and itchy bite. Actually having something to remedy it when you are lying there going insane.
I was surprised how often people burn themselves while I was out hiking.
Someone burns themselves on the pot because it had such a small handle. They get boiling water on their hand when pouring tea water from a big pot into a mini light weight cup.
Burn themselves trying to move around the coals in the fire.
They burn themselves trying to put hot rocks into socks for keeping warm at night.
I can’t remember all the many different ways people burn themselves.
It’s mainly just small to medium sized burns on the hands. But the gel makes it so instead of it hurting or feeling a bit sensitive for quite a few hours if not still the day or days after.
It doesn’t hurt and they can use the hand more freely way sooner.
And I found those few mls of burn gel was well worth it to bring with in the first aid kit to help make the trip a bit nicer for me and the people I’m with.
The idk 5 grams was worth it.
Wooly underwear, it costs alot but you can literally wear it for weeks and it does not smell bad and it keeps you warm too. Buy some every couple months for a year, it is a type of investment. It is worth it.
True!👍
I haven’t found a great alternative to this, but once merino wool gets wet it just stays wet for hours. What I want is thin synthetic underwear with polygiene. I’ve worn a poly shirt with polygiene for a week while hunting in abnormally warm weather and it always smelled better than me.
Don't wear underwear. Problem solved.
Depends how fat you are. I’m sure I can make a pair of wool underwear smell.
@@imspyingonyou2243 here comes the yeast infected uti😂
One mistake I often see people make on Kungsleden is the whole ultra light trend. People walking around with shoes that can handle puddles but that won't handle cold days or if it's raining for a week straight. The same goes for backpacks without a stable carry system and tents that can't stand when it's windy.
Pack light but don't compromise on quality. =)
I think I agree with you… but the backpack for example. They use the sleeping mat as ‘frame’ in the backpack.
I think that it’s good to learn something from UL people but it’s easy to go little bit too far.
I know that mountain rescue group have to evacuate one guy last autumn because he couldn’t stay warm. It was a terrible weather as it can become in late September.
I will probably try UL style by myself one time to see what I think about it…
/Matti
In the wild, forest, mountains or paddling lakes i only wear leather boots, i used Alfa in my starter years but last 20 i have used high Crispi hunting boots for trips over days or low crispi mountain boots for daytrips, investing in shoewear is more important then most think, its really a factor if your trip has been pleasant or bad, and instead of buying new fabric shoes every 6 months remember leather only gets better and better over the years as long as you give em some thick layer of leather balsam 1-2 times a year and they lasts for decades. Best regards
Nothing wrong with the mentality of UL in the sense of reducing the packweight to make the hike more enjoyable.
But there is for sure a point of going way to far and this compromising safety
Why wouldnt trail runners be able to handle puddles? or cold days? you just use waterproof socks as most people going ultralight does. Have you tried any of the ultralight gear? having used UL gear for about 20+ years i havent had issues that you talk about - of course it demands you have experience and know what you do, and pick the right gear for the route, here i can see some people just watch youtube videos and start out with gear they dont have the experience to use... you can get UL gear of great quality, comfort and weather resistance, on the other hand of course you see people carrying too heavy and wear out their bodies and dont really enjoy the trip as they could... evertyhing is a balance and about experience
@@outsiderswalks5460Think it’s different when you are out camping for a week in remote boggy ground, with variable weather and likely days of rain, also crossing rivers. For me, boots are a plus in this situation.
I love this, common sense and down to earth. It's one thing packing for an overnighter in the forest, another to pack for a long fast-paced hike in the mountains. For shorter trips I always bring a nice piece of steak, I fry it in a pan or grill it over a fire if I have wood available. That, a flask of whisky, an inflatable soft pillow, and a foldable lightweight chair are my comfort items for an overnighter. But I never bring a chair on longer hikes though, half a kilo really does a difference, and maybe not the steak either but I do bring some fresh eggs...
You have it nailed my friend! MAKE MISTAKES! Preferably not in an emergency situation however but PMP, practice makes perfect.
The best part for is the lesson to go out more locally instead of the big trips. Thank you for this it should have been obvious but it was not. Coming from you it really hit home.
I know the feeling. Sometimes it’s small and totally obvious things that can makes difference. I hope you will get some nice trips in your home area!
/Matti
Trekking poles are great for getting load of your legs going uphill if you know how to use them. Using your upper body strength helps so much!
Yes, they are! 🙂👍
I have been thinking about buying a pair for ages, however, never have bought them because I'm afraid they are too heavy for me. edit I know it sounds ridiculous with the weight but I have COPD, last year September I got sick my aorta started leaking, stroke, pneumonia and organ failure all at the same time so I'm still recovering from that, hence my consideration about the weight.
@@allaboutperspective650
You can buy lightweight poles. Search for Black diamond or Durston
@@allaboutperspective650I understand your concern. But buy a decent pair that are ok, but perhaps not top shelf, and practice. Use them now and then until your concerns are put to rest. Then take them on a hike. Too many people, including myself, try out stuff on the actual hike. E.g. Vivobarefoot hiking boots on a 100 km hike with 20 kg on the back. 😅
They are even better for downhill hiking you just need to readjust the poles a bit
In defense of dehydrated meals: it's good to have them as an emergency supply. I've never done any multi-day hikes until this spring and it was a coastal one in Latvia. Despite me staying at different accommodations and passing towns and villages almost everyday, I ended up being out of regular food one evening with no opportunities to re-supply. Was very happy about the decision of packing a few meals with me, dinner and breakfast were secured. Tasted good as well, but this opinion might be biased (hiker hunger)
I also bring this bags now and then. I like the simplicity when you just had to make hot water. After a long day in the rain, everything is almost tasty and special if you add some chilli pepper and so on...
/ Matti
Underlayers are an important topic, and the value of wool is well known in the lightweight backpacking industry. Alpaca wool is becoming quite popular again, as a competitor to merino wool.
The newest change in what a bunch of people are using for underlayers, is that people are going back to mesh layers for the most warmth. This isn't a mesh found on long john underwear, but more similar to fishnet stocking mesh with large gaps. It is said that this fishnet mesh keeps a person warmer in cold weather and cooler in warm weather.
Having used mesh a tiny little bit, I have found a cheap mesh tshirt much more warming than I had expected. This was an eleven dollar short sleeve t-shirt on amazon, but the bicycling industry has picked up on the mesh fad and is another place to find some of the mesh tops cheap.
You are totally correct! I have mesh wool underwear! They are super and it keeps a dry and warm feeling.
/Matti
I'm a first time viewer, from the USA. You say a lot of good common sense things. My Swedish grandmother would have agreed with your's about food. I picked up a lunch habit from her son, my father. This is good trail food: summer sausage, cheese, hardtack (crispbread) and apples. I also make my own "gorp" mix of mixed nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, and chocolate (M&MS). This along with tea made on the alcohol burner makes for a great day hike.
I love this guy - he's like your grandad giving you advice 😊
Hahahahaaa…
Granddad!!!
🤣
I hope you just make that judgement from all the experience you hear from me and not from the athletic way I walking through the forest!
🤣😂🤣😳
/Matti
Excellent listing and explanation of your '10 Backpacking Tips', Matti.
Also appreciate you sharing your grandmother's wisdom on carrying real food and having wool base layers. (Would like to see a video on your grandmother's food suggestions.)
Trekking poles are great equipment choice for hiking, backpacking, and other walking exercise activities (for all ages).
Dry bags are a great investment in protecting your gear and helping to have a safe & pleasant adventure. (Ziplock bags unfortunately have become unreliable due to poor quality issues and are not durable enough for extended use.)
Thank you for this very thoughtful video.
Happy Trails!
🇺🇸 🏕 🌲
Thank you! Happy you liked it. 😀
I started using sturdy branches as poles when portaging (lots of weight) wow what a difference. the weight stays at a steady level. Saves you from downhill , propels you on uphill, keeps you centered on left to right slope. Can't believe I didn't use them for years. just wasting 2 perfectly strong limbs to help.
Excellent idea regarding novices attempting short duration trips. Longer trips only require extra food. I highly recommend ditching the preloaded stove canisters in lieu of self dispensing gas fuel, thereby avoiding the need for the proprietary stove cells. Also copper bottom cookware heats faster and more efficiently. I can deal with the freeze dried food options as they have markedly improved over the years. Also - if you are hiking all day you become more appreciative of whatever nourishment is at hand. Wool is terrible when it is wet. Pile is a far superior product.
Absolutely brilliant episode man, this video deserves more recognition! Love it 👏👏
Thanks, and your comment will help the algorithm to push the video a little bit extra. 👍
Kiitos! Tack!
Super thanks for the super thanks!
…eller prater du Svenska? I don’t understand Finish. Sadly.
:-)
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Det går nog på finlandsvenska också 🇫🇮🇸🇪
Hello, i have 46 years of moutain, caving and rescue experience
Congratulations for your video with good advices
A lot of videos in the actual moment are made by people without knowledge.
Your video are top level
Thanks!
🙏
/Matti
Fantastisk Kanal!!!! I’m absolutely thrilled to have stumbled upon your channel. I’ve been to Lappland and hiked the pilgrimage route from Abisko to Nikkolukta. The lead bus driver that brought us back to Kiruna had the same accent and fun loving humor as you. My travels to Sweden have been plentiful over the last 20 years and in many way rejuvenated my love for throwing the kitchen sink on the back. I’m now subscribed and look forward to many more views: Hälsningar !!!!
Really nice episode Matti, you have a pleasant way of speaking in front of the camera.
Thanks!
😃
I hope you find some useful ideas in this video.
/Matti
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Mattii, the dogs look like they are enjoying summer. Another great reason to use walking poles as they double as poles for a tarp shelter.
👍 Absolutely, I forgot to mention the poles multipurpose. 🙂
Hi !
I just discovered your channel, and I am very glad I did !
Thank you for the video
W O R D ! ! ! You KNOW what you are talking about! Great advices.
Thanks!!!🙏
/Matti
Love wool! Wished I had trekking poles 5 years earlier! Real food! Thanks for all the reminders!
Great collection of hiking gear you have,... It's fun figuring out what's most needed. It's called wisdom, and that's what you showed,... Wisdom... Fun Wisdom ! Take care Matti...🙂
That’s really a good summary! Wisdom!!!
I got a good collection of outdoor gear. Good stuff, bad shit and everything there between.
:-)
/Matti
Nice nice nice video.
I agree that i (and i believe that others hikers too) would like to see tips (or share experiences) of what kind of food i should bring with me in my expeditions. Usualy i bring rice and sousage, or pasta and sousage, specialy if it lasts many days. Because the sausage is a kind of meet that do not rot without refrigeration. :)
Congratulations for this work of art.
Thank you! Already several comments about "real" good expetition food. We may have to plan for a video about this subject 😉.
Hi Matti and Stina. Matti stole the show. Very good info. Light is right either motorcycling or hiking. Look forward to the next vid. All good.
Thank you! Happy you liked it!
Thank you! I've subbed and am enjoying your videos! Just two videos and I've learned so much. Trekking poles also help you engage your core muscles and increase your endurance as the stress to your legs a lot less.
Super helpful videos, Matti! It would be great to see something about food on the trail.
Thanks!!! I will make a food video!!! I have to because it’s lots of you guys who ask for that!
/Matti
Video full of wisdom, thank you! Greetings from Germany 👋
Thanks!!!
/Matti
Good tips Matti, just published my own video about trekking poles 🙂
Thanks! I have to take a look at your video. You keep up with your nice videos!!!
:-)
/Matti
This is gold. Thank you
Thanks for watching and it’s really lovely that you enjoyed it!
/Matti
Wool, wool or wool. Nice advice. I will try the hiking poles.
What a fantastic video, Matti! Your 40 years of experience really shine through in these tips. It's great to hear practical advice that can make a huge difference for both beginners and experienced hikers. I especially appreciated the insights on packing light and the importance of trekking poles. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and helping us avoid common mistakes. Looking forward to more of your expert advice!
Cheers,
Simon - Tales From Abroad
Thanks and also lovely that you found the video helpful!!!
:-)
/Matti
Like you, I wish I could have told my 40 year younger self all that I know now about hiking and backpacking that decades of experience has taught me. So much of your story parallels my own (e.g., starting with Trangia).
But we had really fun back in the old days with trangia, 0ld school tents and so on!
🥰
/Matti
Big big fan of hiking poles. Nice list. Thx
Yes… and I forgot to mention how good they are when you cross rivers and creeks!
/Matti
You can also use them with a ultralight trecking pole tent, saving quite a bit of weight!
Nice clip....Good luck with your adventures!
Thanks!
My cook kit is 17 oz (482 g). Which most people would consider heavy, but I can boil, steam, bake, saute, make bread and pasta from scratch. It's worth it to me. But I've done 10 thru hikes so am sick of "Hiker food". :) Trekking poles will make you spend 20% more energy than without them. On long hikes where you are worried about losing weight that is something to consider. If you're doing shorter hikes, or want to lose some weight it's definitely a good thing. I don't use them except for snow or river crossings. But there are reasons for both using or not using them for sure.
Thanks for your input.
The cooking gear… sometimes I goes out with heavy iron frying pans because I want really good pancakes made over the fire. I totally agree that what’s good for one person isn’t necessarily good for everyone. And sometimes one person makes different kind of tours.
This info about trekking poles was new for me… I remember that it was a trend some years ago, that people who wanted to loose weight used trekking poles… Really interesting!!!
/Matti
Great video and useful tips. Thank you.
Thanks
You can use a trashbag in your backpack to protect your gear...weighs almost nothing and can be used for other things too.
Also, waterproof socks are great, SEALSKINS make great socks.
Bring a few small plastic bags. You can use them to keep your feet warm and dry, carry water, use them as gloves etc.
I used these big trash bags very often in military service. They are really great and have lots of bang/dollar!!!
I have to try this sealskin... So many of you guys tell me about them and I have still not tried them!!! I have to very soon...
:-)
Thanks!
/ Matti
Dog poop bags are the best light weight plastic bags to bring for trash and other stuff, they are just so light and cheap
Great video and some new things to test out! Regarding wool my experience is that it get to hot in the summer, even the thinner one. Maybe it is related to the specific brand I use (Icebreaker)? Also if it is warm and mosquitos it is better some have something puffy, so my strategy in the summer is to only wear wool at night.
I think Icebreaker is kind of good stuff!
/Matti
Trail Designs sells the Caldera Cone. An aluminum or titanium cone that your cook pot drops into to the rim. Entire pot is inside the cone. Small light alcohol burner. Very wind resistant and weighs grams. I made a few diy ones out of aluminum flashing. The titanium ones work with wood.
The Pepsi burner is really fun to make!
/ Matti
Thanks for sharing the experience!
Solid advice! Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks! That’s lovely that you liked some of the ideas!
😃
/Matti
Härlig video och bra tips. Men framför allt härlig humor 👍
Tack!!!
/Matti
I use a cotton sleeveless T shirt to sleep in when it's cold. Yes it's 150 grams extra but just the sensation of having something clean on while sleeping is worth it to me.
I agree about a piece of clean gear. That’s sometimes worth the extra weight.
Try a clean wool once and you will also stay warmer!
:-)
/Matti
Thanks Matty, Erwin/Holland
Great tips and Video Matti, pleasure to watch! Thanks
Thanks for feedback! It’s lovely if some of the videos give some good ideas or inspiration to someone out there!
:-)
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA My best wishes to you and family!
cool video, thanks for sharing. I am interested in a food video. I always settled for the dried foods as well, but now as I am beginning to share my love of the outdoors with friends and family, I want them to have a better experience haha.
We will make some food videos… We just need some time to film and edit… I promise!!!
:-)
/Matti
Hi from Madrid!!New subscriber here!!
Really good tips, totally agree with wool stuff, game changers!!
LOVE your wood cup, how are they called up there in Sweden?? I will definitely get one for my hikes 😊.
Cheers, Víctor!
Thanks!
The model of cup is called kåsa or koxa or similar.
/Matti
Great stuff! Keep it coming please 🙏
We will work on it!
Nice video!
ONLY 40 YEARS!!??? I remember getting "lost" in the woods when I was around 6! Screaming did NOTHING!! Of course a "voice in my head" "guided" me back the way I had traveled. I'm only 80! I just do my best to get in my 5 miles a day!
Overnighters ONLY in warm weather!
80 and still hiking!
That’s impressive!!! I’m also impressed that you find your way to RUclips!!! That’s super impressive!!!
Take care!
/Matti
2:16 what kind of cup is that red mug? It looks very light and collapsible. Don’t get me wrong, as a green woodworker I love your kuksa! Very slöjd! but as a hiker I have not seen that cup before.
Wonderful!!! Ty very much from Argentina.
That’s fare away!!!
:-)
I hope you got a nice time over there.
:-)
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA An unusual cold here.... And mosquitoes too. LOL. Whishing the best for you! :)
Yes to everything
Vi tänker så likt Matti, även om jag vandrar mycket i alperna och går lättare på sommaren pga höjdmetrarna! Drömmen är att guida i norra Skandinavien igen!! Utbyte? Eller guida folk norrifrån i alperna!
Vettiga och bra info från dig byggt på erfarenhet , tack 🙏
Tack och vad kul att vi tänker lika. Antagligen så är detta basic som man förr eller senare på något vis upptäcker om man vandrar endel.
😃
/Matti
I am impressed how the mosquitos don't seem to phase you at all 😅.
Probably because I so old that I’m half deaf, half blind and have lost my mind since many years ago…
;-)
To be honest… The didn’t bite me. Loooooot’s of mosquito spray.
/Matti
loved this and subscribed.. common sense approach is how i work also
🙂👍
I am surprised, I agree more or less on all points. I usually take a merino wool shirt to sleep in and only for sleeping. Same BRS stove. poles yes. real food - well we've found we don't like any freeze dried meals and just bring a variety of noodle dishes, mashed potato mix, spices, oil, corn chips, maybe a coucous-curry-raisin-bean mix I make myself. But no 'real food' fresh veg and meat except maybe just for the first day - those are heavy.
Luxury dinner the first day is a must!!!
:-)
/Matti
3:50 canned food cans are not meant to be heated on fire unless you like chemicals. They are coated with plastic.
How do you Clean your cookware in the wilderness?
That’s a good question!
I use moss or a small branch of a pine tree or a spruce. If there is a kind of non-stick pot/pan you have to be careful. You should NEVER scratch the non-stick coating!!!
/Matti
Great tips, those bugs would drive me crazy.
The bugs isn’t lovely at all!!!
:-)
/Matti
Dear Matti you are going up the hill of your life.....the higher you go the wiser you become....I will come to shake your hand, one day or anothe🖐️
So it is! Even though I don't feel as old as I am. 😉
I'm hitting 50 years old this year ... I agree with every point you made 😁.
I first encountered ultralight with Nicholas Crane's books. I remember that on the Journey to the Centre of the Earth cycle trip, for cutlery, hep took a plastic teaspoon with holes drilled in the handle and a pair of cut down chopsticks. It's a bit extreme, but it makes you think!
And I still feel embarrassed using trecking poles in a public space 🤣
That’s an advantage of turning 50… You start reading books about extreme UL hikers and that’s making you to start thinking little bit differently. It’s like installing new software in a computer!
When we were young we already knew how everything worked. We didn’t need to absorb new knowledge.
/Matti
…trekking poles in public?!?! Are you kidding with me? You can’t use them in public or where it’s a risk that you will meet other people!!!
😂
…but when we have passed 50… we have already passed the point of no return…and then we have already made all the embarrassing mistakes so we can just continue being ourselves.
😂
/Matti
I was a long distance hiker around my twenties. Loved the hiking, hated the weight of the gear and sleeping on an aluminium pad and nothing else.
After that, life hit and three kids later (one came when I was 40) I'm ready for another try next year! I'll be 60 then and I'm looking forward. Have my ultra light weight gear almost ready. Kungsladen-route is on my bucket list.
And oh, I never used trekking poles, I feel you. But then last year my rib cracked at two places, after a nasty fall during a hike downhill. Which would never have happened if I would have used trekking poles. So I'm going to practice 🦯!
@@e.k.4508 Trecking poles are so good for uneven ground, crossing streams and such, poking about in the bushes, waving around to amuse yourself etc etc. I had a similar self conscious issue with my choice of waterproof ... a poncho - 😁
@@russ1046 So, was the poncho the wrong choice for you? Or was it too cheap? Love to hear your experiences!
Informative video, i would say the knife size matters, a Sami knife with a solid 21cm blade would negate the need for an axe and would still do all the finer jobs a smaller knife could do. In the wild you would need real equipment and i would never trek, hike or backpack with a leatherman size knife with a thin blade cause it is too bad to be "out there" and find out you took a "toy", not a tool. Best regards from Norway mate, keep up the good work!
Thanks!
I also agree. If I go canoeing I always bring a bigger knife but then I also focus more on making fire. During dogsled tours... Axe, knives, saws, and so on... Then I need tools for almost building a new sled sometimes!
;-)
When I hiking with lightweight gear I really like my small foldable toy-knife.
;-)
But you are right. A good knife is a very useful tool!
/ Matti
Thank you for this!
Tack tack!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
Matti What do you think of carrying an emergency reflective body bag (space bag)? If you fall injure yourself and can’t climb inside a tent, is one of these bags a good way of giving shelter and some radiant heat or is it a waste of time that creates condensation and heat loss? Thanks
That’s a great question!!! I know people who carry this bags when they’re out running or biking. That’s maybe a good idea.
For longer tours… I’m concerned about condensation and all that. I think it could be good if you get help very soon. Otherwise… I really don’t trust that idea.
But… to be honest. I have never tried so actually I don’t know!
:-)
/Matti
Good stuff! Thanks
Great advise!
Thank you for your effort.
Looking forward to your film about food !
I feel no pressure at all…
😳😂
/Matti
Me too, I need it I think because I always go back to the freeze dried bags. I want easy and fast to make but great if also tasty and healthy 😅
Have you done trips where you take less food and bring a fishing pole or .22?
"Wooly underwear. It has saved me on a lot of cold nights"
Couldn't agree more!
😍
God bless your Grandma! Isn't it funny how you have to make your own mistakes?
Yes, please a food episode...what about dehydrating your own food?
That’s amazing as you mentioned… why is it necessary to make my own mistakes???
Food… I will look into that!!! Planing, shooting, editing… It will not be ready tomorrow… ;-)
/Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA Do you think is societal? Maybe because there are shiny, new alternatives (fashion and advertising) to traditional clothing and food? Every (Western) generation thinks they know better that the last, I think education and not following into family trades did that, you could only learn from your elders and betters... I can wait for the food video, just no pickled/fermented fish please!
great video!
Thanks!!!
Thanks brother
Agree all points however gas and petrol burners can and do break, trangia burner (with lightweight triangle) cannot break. I have suffered from no hot food and drinks twice on a trip, misery ;(
You are right. I don’t know anyone that can destroy a Trangia burner!!! :-)
/Matti
3:59 some cans have chemical linings so just be cautious for them :P
First aid, I am good at cutting myself open so I have some duck tape. I am good at burning myself to, but that is not as messy so no need for tape LOL...
Gotta get out there and do it. Everybody needs different stuff.
wool is king.
Check out my video about the 6 most important items you need in your first aid kit. These 6 things are really good to bring. Thank you for watching!
Jag började med vandring och andra aktiviteter som man gör i skogsmiljö redan på 80-talet. Håller med om att bästa tipset är att learn by doing. Ta gärna tips från andra men prova fram vad som passar för just dig. Sen vikt är väldigt beroende på person men man ska träna in sig på den vikt man tar med sig.
Så sant att det är viktigt att hålla igång kroppen!
/Matti
About underwear: I think it is important also to consider wool, as well as perhaps wool.
I think that you’re almost correct. Maybe also consider some wool…
/Matti
Hi Matti, nice vid. Encouraging for me. Wool is my favorite anyways. Even in summer it's less sweating in wool than in thinner materials except silk. Nature breath ;)
Yes, it's the best! 🐑😀
How do you deal with ticks on the dogs?
That's a good question!
We live north of the Arctic Circle! We don't get ticks here! It happens now and then that someone has got a tick on their cat or dog. It's all over local groups on Facebook and everybody thinks this is the end of the world! These ticks come with birds and they can't survive in the north. With global warming, it could happened that things change but if that is the case, ticks will not become our main problem.
So my recommendation ... Move to the fare north!!!
/ Matti
A food video would be great to see what your grandma would bring and what you bring now
Hahhaaa… Grandma’s Outdoor menu… No one will carry that today… 🤣
…but it’s a great video idea!
//Matti
Yes, show me what delicious things you cook up in that fishball canister of yours.
Very nice Video!
I just noticed that you wear Klättermusen Jacket.
I once had their Brede Jacket and it delaminated and literally fell apart after about 3 Month.
Have you ever had such a problem?
We made a video about the Klättermusen Freke pants some years ago (the same problem). In this video, Matti uses a wool hoodie that has been good. Both of us have the same model and have used them hard for several years. /Stina
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA well, of course a woolen jacket can not delaminate.
😉
Your dogs are saying, “Finish the stupid video, Dad”!😂 we need your attention, NOW!😂😅😊
Hahahahaaa... That's exactly the same feeling I got. They just want to walk, swim, run, and move forward. No coffee, no filming, no stopping...
;-)
/ Matti
Where is the link to the knife video?
@@StephPais ruclips.net/video/_nNx2_GvaNQ/видео.html
Soft drink cans and food cans of aluminium are coated with a plastica layer so that the food don't get in contact with the aluminium, not good to use as a cooking pot!
Thats an important point!!! I usually try to burn it or sand it on the inside first.
/Matti
Matti, what sweater are you wearing? Looks fashionable and warm !
This is a Klattermusen but I don’t think they produce them anymore… :-(
/Matti
Yes they do! It's called Falen Wooly. 😉 /Stina
I still think trekking poles are only for old tourists. In winter I use a hot primus, in summer tiny alcohol stove for morning tea only, or no stove at all. I once thought a ground mattress was only for comfort, yet learned it's more important than quilt or sleeping bag. I've learned that at home and in the wilderness, I require a pillow, but have yet to find a favourite. I only use a tent in winter, preferring hammock or ground, and tarp only when it rains. Never pack more than two of a clothing piece (like underwear) and be able to wear literally everything in the coldest possible conditions. Agree 200% about waterproof bags in waterproof bags in waterproof bag. I use many small colorful bags, makes packing and unpacking easy. I don't want zippers, snaps, nor side, top, random external sections or "features". Loops and ties are universal. Except for five quick grab items, I always take my bag off and an item in a colored waterproof bag in my bag. I've reduced weight by half since my younger days, but as a rule, I always bring at least one thing too many, but have a list and no longer forget "that one thing" (like chapstick or glasses case, glasses cloth or toilet paper). I rarely carry a knife (too many stolen by airport security and rarely use on the trail). I always carry some line (to dry clothes in a hotel or numerous uses on the trail).
But you need long spoons so you can reach the bottom of the food bag without get messy hands
We have long spoons but we are seldom using them. But they are really good for this outdoor bags with food!
/Matti
Very good video. Ibasicaly feel you about the trekking poles. I'm german and I hate them... bc ppl use them when these things are absolutaly not needed. And even worst many ppl use the cheap ones which making that klack klack klack noise... anoying af.
Hahahaaaa...
Thanks!
I know what kind of klac klack klack klack you are talking about!
:-)
/ Matti
I recently saw an interview with one of the founding members of Greenpeace.. He talked about how that their original ethos was about looking after nature and in a peaceful way ~ Green and peace.. He left Greenpeace when they lost that original purpose and became politicised.. Now look where we are....
Green Peace is a really good name when you get that explanation!!!
I like that!!!
/Matti
How has your SO pack worked for you if you still have it. CHEERS!
I always take my head torch with me.
Enig med bestemor skikkelig mat er best😊! Ser frem til en hel video med tips til ordentlig turmat…..(Og som samtidig ikke veier for mye…🤔….)
Det må bli nått om mat!!!
/Matti
I dont like folding knives, problems with unfolding them!
Is it my nails or my shovelhands!?
I prefer a small mora knife, one size bigger than the smallest!
But no multitool, for the same reasons
+ A plastic knive & spoon ( 10 for €2 kind)
And a long alu spoon
Mora Eldris is a really great small and good knife!!!
I use it very often.
/ Matti
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA yes i meant this one!