Very good tips, Fun fact: im not really sure if its just in RUclips videos or really everyone from the west carry tent for camping In my country Czechia camping is Very big tradition from the comunist times when all of the young people were camping. We dont ussually cary a tent with us we always have a plastic tarp and a rope and we make our roof ower the by ourselfs
yeah, I've noticed that they always only use tents. personally, I've never even used a tent whilst out traveling and always just sleep under the stars or under a tarp and I've traveled at least 2000km in all seasons.
I have used a foam pad for over 20 years (1,5 years with an inflatable now) and I want to give a few reasons why they matter and why people shouldn't disregard them: 1. They're cheap. Hiking shouldn't be luxury sport 2. They are indestructible 3. They are light (only the most expensive inflatable pads are lighter, but those aren't usually as good as their competitors) 4. They are multi-functional. I used my foam pads for resting against a tree (no need for a chair steven from mylifeoutddoors), as a surface for meal prep and much more. My inflatable does none of these things. 5. They are deployed very fast. Which makes me use it for small breaks too. I would never bother with inflating/deflating a pad for sitting warm/comfortable on a 10-minute break. 6. As long as you're healthy and know what you're doing they are very comfortable. I am a strong advocate that sleeping comfort does not mainly depend on your pad. If you are uncomfortable on your foam pad, it is probably because you are either using it wrong or suffer from overweight or back problems, or you have unhealthy sleeping habits. I recently switched to an inflatable (guess I'm becoming too fat/old) and dig the comfort and small pack size, but miss all the other advantages of my trusty foam pad.
I have always been torn between the 2. I love the idea of added functionality and durability of a close cell pad but love the added comfort (imho as a 18year old who can sleep anywhere) and deflated volume of an inflatable pad. Being the gear nerd I am I’ll probably just end up owning both and using them for different applications
@@EthanDurant just get an inflatable. I used a close cell for years refusing to upgrade as I thought it was gimicky and pointless. At the very least, test one out.
Bringing canned beer is a real tip. Nothing worse then broken glass as far as trash goes I bet I've found broken glass in 80% of the camps I find now and days (In the last decade) before backpacking was cool it was so much better and cleaner. It sucks really .
Canned beer? It weighs a kilo/litre . With that weight penalty its something I can easily do without. And it's more trash to carry out and dispose of. A hip flask of the whisky of your choice gets my vote over the negative cost benefit of beer any day n twice on Sundays. Its versatile too, you can add a dash to your hot drink of choice, try adding beer to your coffee/tea/ hot chocolate, that'll wipe the smile off your chops quick as a cup of cold pigs p*ss, it's antiseptic and it will work in your alcohol stove if you were ever that desperate. A flask weighs very little, occupys very little space if packed and is indefinitely re-usable.
@Arthur R saker maybe you didn't watch the video. Im referring to bottled beer vs canned beer......not canned beer vs hard liquor, of course hard liquor is more practical ienstien.
I carry an 1/8” foam pad that I put under my inflatable pads. It keeps them from sliding around in the tent. I’m thinking about cutting it in half, as I think that will do just as good a job.
I’m sorry, but the scene of you out in the Canadian Amazon when you cut yourself with the saw was hilarious. Bring a pack liner or go to the Hotel like Dan Becker. 😂
I feel like you're really underrating good boots. They can be surprisingly lightweight, and they don't just support your ankle. Their soles are usually thicker and hardier, and they'll protect you better from hazards on the ground. They can be waterproofed much better than sneakers or trail runners. And lastly, they're a form of preventative care, because good boots and properly bloused pants will keep insects and nasty plants away from your legs and feet, and provide better protection against cuts and scrapes if you fall or bump your leg. And of course winter boots are your absolute besties when the temperature drops, as you've mentioned. The giant first aid kit though, that's spot on. Unless you expect to encounter dangerous wildlife (on two legs or four) or the terrain is exceptionally dangerous, you're less likely to need a tourniquet and a chest seal than you are to need a knuckle bandaid.
Yeah, I agree with you! I think good boots are a safety feature if you are in the backcountry. Once broke in, they get really comfy. When the sole is worn off, you can get a new one and still keep your boot.
I admittedly use a foam sleeping pad, but I use it under my tent to act like a ground sheet, and use it in conjunction with an inflatable pad. I'm not ultralight, but pack still qualifies as lightweight and that's fine for me.
That makes perfect sense to me buddy, light n comfortable is my doctrine too. Tell you one thing that really annoys the crap out of me n that's the near impossibility of finding a short wide sleep mat. The standard width is far too narrow to get a comfortable night's sleep unless you happen to be comatose and narrow as a stick insect. Looks to me like his 20inch standard is a plain stupid piece of nonsense we have tolerated far too long. . I'd like to see 28, maybe 30 inches. I'm a little guy and found the neo air sheer purgatory when I tried it, coz of its silly width, and of course there are dozens of others just as flawed. We sacrifice far too much on the alter of ultra light, when we should primarily focus on comfort. Instead of obsessing about compressing to the size of a Nalgene and weighing half a gnats fart. I'm trying to find the smallest double size sleep mat now that isn't going to impose a burden of unreasonable weight with the comfort level and 4 season R value I wantas a remedy to the situation. I can't help feeling that in the eighties when ultralight was in its infancy it took a wrong turn regarding sleep mats. The early high priests of the cult readily embraced their discomfort and preached their gospel to a growing band of converts. The cult became a trend which grew to became the societal norm by which products are measured. Rucsacs have made great strides in weight reduction without losing comfort and carry capacity, footwear too. But sleep mats lag far behind, in that comfort suffers at the expense of weight and volume reduction. A wrong turn that the industry was quick to capitalise on and has been doing so ever since. I feel strongly that a good night's sleep is foundational to the enjoyment of all time spent outdoors no matter what the activity within the spectrum of wilderness and mountain travel, and so would warmly welcome the advances in techniques and materials being directed toward an honest attempt at making sleep mats that are actually comfortable for a human being with normal sleep habits instead of offering us products that can in truth only be described as survival kit to prevent death by freezing so long as the user lies perfectly still. So come on Thermarest, Nemo. Exped, Klymate etc, pull your fingers out and address the problem of the lack of real comfort in your products.
@@arthurrsaker8893 I carry a 3f folding pad that’s like 5 inches wider than the Thermarest and then I have a Sleepingo inflatable that fits perfectly in my bivy. I do mostly winter camping because I like the cold and lack of bugs and that gives me a ton of ground insulation for a reasonable weight. Plus I sleep like a log on all that cushion.
Cool advise and good reasons. I am little bit more on the cheaper side and use simple braided fishing line (300+ lbs certified) instead of Dyneema cordage, and a standard Mora Companion instead of an overpriced fancy Eldris ...
I bike-pack with a bike cargo trailer (Burley nomad). Some things are the same with backpacking, but weight isn’t the issue, space is. My tent (NatureHike Mongar 2) comes with a footprint that is integral to setting up the tent - can’t pitch it without it. I’ve camped in areas that were muddy/dirty and it was good to have it anyway to keep the tent clean. I will always bring some sort of hammering tool for stake pegs and carry a mora knife and an Opinel knife for cooking/eating. If the weather doesn’t get much below 45F, I use a small cheap down quilt (not the sleeping bag type) and a wool blanket - the blanket is heavy but it packs fairly small and also works to wrap up in when just hanging out at camp. For first aid, I do bring stuff for a sprain in addition for cuts because those are the common bike injuries. I like bank line vs. paracord. I do have one length of paracord, but use the bank line more often.
LOL, I can literally fit that Burly Nomad in my backpack and have 40 liters of space to spare. What would be nice is something like that where you could attached it to your hip belt, or bike, to haul more. Edit. Found a game cart with a bike attachment, so they do exist.
I agree with this list except the boots, might just be me but they make a worlds difference for ankle rolling. I can walk on crazy pebbly/rocky terrain with full confidence. Normal ankle shoes, twisted on a fucking root in like 5 mins
Yes!! Everyone recommends trail runners and that’s probably nice with shorts. I’ve been hiking with boots for years and for good reason: comfortable as hell. My feet don’t get wet. I don’t want my feet wet. I’ll try the sneakers again.
Your first aid kit doesn't need to be large to be affective. I carry several different band-aids of different size. Some gauze, diarrhea meds, and ibuprofen. I also carry sterri strips, butterfly closures, and a suture kit. I can field expedite a tourniquet if needed. But most importantly I've had trauma training and know how to treat different kinds of wounds.
@@erichpretorius4014 Well, yes, anyhow, but that's not really a good logic. Means yes if you don't know how to handle anything you might not be able to use it in an emergency. But in an emergency you might find another person who knows how to use it - yet did not bring it. So this person could help you by using it. That said, a good training might replace a lot of gear, especially also in first aid cases. You can often repurpose any piece of whatever gear or use something you find in nature, when you have the right know-how. For example, you can improvise a tourniquet by using a t-shirt and a tent peg. So my advise would be: Carry whatever gear you think is necessary but nobody should go out without at least some basic training in first aid.
A couple of Imodium and a few butterfly bandages sounds like a wise addition even for those of us who don't have your training! Thank you for the advice. I also carry a little Benadryl -- personally I cannot tolerate the stuff, that's more just to buy time for anyone around me who gets a bad allergic reaction to anything.
Please don't recommend trail runners to beginner hikers. Boots are much safer. Not only do they protect your ankle against twisting, they also provide protection against the elements and have much more grip and stiffness in the sole, which both helps to carry a heavier load. If an experienced backpacker decides to use trail runners, it is usually under the circumstances that they have a pretty light pack and are fairly fit/well conditioned. I would never recommend a beginner with a heavy pack and without experience hiking in rough terrain to use trail runners, that is just irresponsible. Also, I have a second reason for always choosing boots: Durability. A friend of mine recently went on a hiking trip he dreamt about for years. He booked a 2-week vacation on an island with many volcanic mountain trails. On the second day his trail runners broke, and he had to get out of the wilderness. He spent that last 1 1/2 weeks unable to hike or buy new shoes. This wouldn't have happened with proper hiking boots. And he didn't just lose a pair of shoes. He lost a lifetime opportunity and a years vacation. Don't get me wrong. Trail Runners are great. I love them for Trail Running, and light hiking.
Yup I live in Arizona and a foam pad is a must to protect air pad. Cotton is also actually a good thing in the sweltering heat in Arizona summer. Get it wet and it acts like a swamp cool.
Cotton is not a must. Maybe a cloth to wet and put around your neck or head but cotton will harbor bacteria and its especially bad when you sweat a lot. Definitely want wool base layers, underwear and socks. Even in the summer wool underwear and socks is the best to have. Avoid cotton and demun pants and shorts.
My first twenty years of camping I wore high top Converse Chuck Taylors. And everybody used to tell me I was camping wrong. I pointed out that the original campers the Native Americans, usually wore moccasins
I boulder a bunch and honestly only bike to boulders. That being said, I think that crashpads are great sleeping pads and it’s a great alternative than buying one😂
I completely disagree on the boot part though I get it’s personal preference. I’ve come off invisible slopes and fallen in snow covered ditches more times than I cared to count and I’ve managed to avoid any serious leg injury thanks to it. Yeah you want to take them off at the end of the hike but what’s the problem with that, my current boots are near on 15 years old and very well worn. I haven’t dealt with blisters in ages even when walking 15+ miles in a day. By about the 7 mile mark my foots in near constant soft pain especially when taking a break but that’s very ignorable and after making camp I just wander around for a while without a pack and I’m refreshed for the next day.
I'm a hammock and a foam pad guy. I run a mora garberg and silky saw. I can baton small logs to split them with the knife. I just need to get some down for my sleep system, jetboil flash, and grayl geopress. I'm just getting started and I'd rather go with reliable products and slowly adjust my pack loadout
If I hiked some of the areas here in Alaska with trail runners, I’d be f’d. Doable some of the time, but other times good hiking boots are 100% a necessity.
Bryce, I use that same lantern up here in the Canadian Amazon when the power goes out. I wish I could get more of them. I wouldn't put it in my backpack though.
Now retired in 2023 I treated myself to a self inflating air bed. Up to then I just bunked on a ground cover. The foot pump is hidden inside the bed and you stamp on the pump for around a minute. I found this took ages to inflate in reality, so I purchased a $7 12 volt air pump and this runs off the car battery. Only takes 15 seconds now to inflate. Best accessory in a cell phone.
I agree with everything here besides sleeping bag. Like you said, it ultimately comes down to individual needs, but if you’re the kind of person to toss around at all while you sleep then a quilt just isn’t going to get the job done. Unless of course you’re hiking in Georgia in July. Yeah then just bring a light blanket/quilt. I was so happy when I finally gave up on finding cheap sleeping solutions and just bought a nice down sleeping bag.
I find air mattresses, including inflatable uncomfortable. So, I only use mine for cold weather (xtherm). I was using thermarest Zlite (closed foam) for years. Recently switched to 1/4 evasote bc half the weight. Still testing it out. But, yeah, I just don't find inflatable pads comfortable. I need a firmer sleeping surface for my back. Sweaty cotton chafe's me regardless of season. 😬 Summertime, I just dont bring a sleeping bag or tent. If it's starting to get chilly but it's dry, I just bring an SOL emergency blanket. (In humidity, water will collect under against the emergency blanket, not great if one is using down puffy stuff for heat.) Folks should use their own judgement in terms of safety. Hypothermia kills and can set in fast.
Trekking poles are a piece of gear I am happy to leave at home. Why carry two heavy sticks? When I ditched my poles, my tarp hangs where better, stream crossings where safer because I could find a 10 foot pole sturdy enough to form a tripod with, and I quit looking at my feet.
I went middle of the road with my sleeping pad I got a old surplus british army inflatable pad that had a puncture cut both ends open then got some memory foam stuffed that inside that gives me insulation from the ground when I'm in my bivvy but very nearly gives me the comfort of a inflatable pad
Idea for a short. All your camp gear , what it's weight is vs expensive things cost per lb or per oz. It will take some creativity to find the right things to compare it to but it may be an interesting way to show people the value of what they are taking with them
Footprint saved me from having my tent and everything else flooded in glacier, I get lightening down but idk if I can go without one unless I’m in the desert
Foam pads are torture instruments for me. I upgraded to a nice, thick air mattress and I can actually sleep while camping now. For first aid, I have a kit that covers what I'm likely to do: band aids because I will for sure cut myself, a medium gauze pad in case I stab myself, and an elastic bandage if I twist my ankle. I also naproxen for my back and knees, plus a couple of Tylenol. If I have to treat anything worse than that, I have enough other stuff with me that I can improvise.
I've been wearing running shoes as my daily foot wear for nearly 30 years, absolutely love them. On the trail it's always lightweight boots for me though. The support has definitely saved my ankles numerous times 👍
mine leaks.. like slowly.. once or twice a night i blow it up.. im still going to use the shit out of it but i kinda want to see if a new one wouldnt do that
Worst i ever rollled my ankle was in boots. Im older with neck and back issues so sleep system is worth it's weight in gold... ill sacrifice weight somewhere else for a restful sleep
I never use a footprint. It helps keep the tent cleaner yet why bother. Cottton is a mistake most of the time. Zero drop runners are the best tool to remedy ankle roll. Quilts have cold spots for me so its sleeping bags with pad pocket instead. All my cool quilts are hanging in the closet now. I go minimal on the first aid yet always bring GOOD tweezers. Reflective ironwire instead of paracord. Compass and map for me. Trash compactor bags are a great pack liner. No stuff bags. See you on the trail.
Bro... I think I carried 9 of those items before and don't anymore. Also would you be willing to come to Texas and hike the Lone Star Trail with me? 132 miles
Those aren't for hiking they are for bringing in the strange so you can clap that strange tonight! (Speaking from experience long before newbold was a intotheam fanboy)
I would love a light backpack.. but most are just too small for me.. the waist belt is on my stomach ... which is why I carry a big ol' 70L bag, even on day hikes... :( any tips ?
People who stay on trails don’t need boots. People who go off do need the ankle support. Step in a hole or onto a root you didn’t know was there and you’ll wish you had boots on. Also helps with keeping dirt out of your shoe. Those are the limited and valid uses for boots.
I'm just a LARPer and go out into the woods 3-4 times a year, i got my cheap sleeping back that i got for 30 bucks and weights about 3 kilos and large enough for my 6.4 frame. Being a weirdo that hates sleeping clothed it kept me worm at -1c (33f) so yeah bitch to haul but big and worm enough for me.
9:26 How much does a sterila bandage weigh? Should you get a deep cut this is what you want to put on the wound and not some piece of cloth! That would be really bad advice.
My first mistake when I tried backpacking: going backpacking 😂 Bikepacking is much better for me. Second mistake: using a tent, not a hammock - trying hammocking was game changing. Third mistake: shoes... Sandals are a gift from the gods! Fourth: backpacking meals - bleh. "You are what you eat" and i sure don't wanna be dehydrated. Cooking proper meals on trail is pretty much necessary. Fifth and last: weight is as important as packing size! And versatile gear saves you in both departments. That's it, bye and have fun out there, folk!
There's bears where you go? And you don't take a pistol. No way. People say Australia is wild. We don't have bears or mountain lions. No large predators exept dingos. And drop bears 😂😂😂 I'd be taking at least a big ass knife. That eldris ain't going to save you lol. Good little neck knife though.
I use foam pads cause im cheap as fuck. Also, if you've never worn boots that had good ankle support then you've never worn good boots. I had a pair of jungle boots that were lighter than most hiking boots, went about 3 inches over the ankle, and saved my ankle several times. Combat boots are the best hiking boots.
Bryce i noticed your North Face gloves you were whereing cutting wood with your saw, i have no North Face gear, the company does not sell to oil companies, im in Alberta, i work for a oil company so no North face for me, thats my choice, great video always like what others don't take on hicks
@@TheSingularity2 Maybe you don't but if you watch his videos you'll see Bryce likes his hot cup of coffees in the morning, so telling him he doesn't need a stove just because you don't doesn't make any sense.
Spending 10+ hours on videos per week on top of a full time job is not easy to do. People then expect you to do it for free. It's fun yes, but it's business. Sorry for trying to make a living doing what i love. 👋
Very good tips,
Fun fact: im not really sure if its just in RUclips videos or really everyone from the west carry tent for camping
In my country Czechia camping is Very big tradition from the comunist times when all of the young people were camping. We dont ussually cary a tent with us we always have a plastic tarp and a rope and we make our roof ower the by ourselfs
yeah, I've noticed that they always only use tents. personally, I've never even used a tent whilst out traveling and always just sleep under the stars or under a tarp and I've traveled at least 2000km in all seasons.
I have used a foam pad for over 20 years (1,5 years with an inflatable now) and I want to give a few reasons why they matter and why people shouldn't disregard them:
1. They're cheap. Hiking shouldn't be luxury sport
2. They are indestructible
3. They are light (only the most expensive inflatable pads are lighter, but those aren't usually as good as their competitors)
4. They are multi-functional. I used my foam pads for resting against a tree (no need for a chair steven from mylifeoutddoors), as a surface for meal prep and much more. My inflatable does none of these things.
5. They are deployed very fast. Which makes me use it for small breaks too. I would never bother with inflating/deflating a pad for sitting warm/comfortable on a 10-minute break.
6. As long as you're healthy and know what you're doing they are very comfortable. I am a strong advocate that sleeping comfort does not mainly depend on your pad. If you are uncomfortable on your foam pad, it is probably because you are either using it wrong or suffer from overweight or back problems, or you have unhealthy sleeping habits.
I recently switched to an inflatable (guess I'm becoming too fat/old) and dig the comfort and small pack size, but miss all the other advantages of my trusty foam pad.
Hmm... I've been thinking of making my own hiking chair which is really just a pad that I can put three sticks under. But this might change my mind.
I have always been torn between the 2. I love the idea of added functionality and durability of a close cell pad but love the added comfort (imho as a 18year old who can sleep anywhere) and deflated volume of an inflatable pad.
Being the gear nerd I am I’ll probably just end up owning both and using them for different applications
@@EthanDurant just get an inflatable. I used a close cell for years refusing to upgrade as I thought it was gimicky and pointless. At the very least, test one out.
@@daves6056 just scored an uberlight for $97 on Black Friday!!!!
Bonus points if you cut your foam pad in half and only use a torso pad.
Bringing canned beer is a real tip. Nothing worse then broken glass as far as trash goes I bet I've found broken glass in 80% of the camps I find now and days (In the last decade) before backpacking was cool it was so much better and cleaner. It sucks really .
whiskey in a titanium flask is pretty light too
Lol. It gonna help.
Canned beer? It weighs a kilo/litre . With that weight penalty its something I can easily do without. And it's more trash to carry out and dispose of. A hip flask of the whisky of your choice gets my vote over the negative cost benefit of beer any day n twice on Sundays. Its versatile too, you can add a dash to your hot drink of choice, try adding beer to your coffee/tea/ hot chocolate, that'll wipe the smile off your chops quick as a cup of cold pigs p*ss, it's antiseptic and it will work in your alcohol stove if you were ever that desperate. A flask weighs very little, occupys very little space if packed and is indefinitely re-usable.
@Arthur R saker maybe you didn't watch the video. Im referring to bottled beer vs canned beer......not canned beer vs hard liquor, of course hard liquor is more practical ienstien.
@arthurrsaker8893 I'm a fan of bringing a flask,but will bring a tall can of 16% beer when hiking to a campsite that doesn't have a water source . 🍻✌️
I carry an 1/8” foam pad that I put under my inflatable pads. It keeps them from sliding around in the tent. I’m thinking about cutting it in half, as I think that will do just as good a job.
I love mine. It doubles as a sit pad and nap pad for long distance hiking.
I carry that zfoam pad thing for under my sleeping pad. I also live in the desert 🏜 , Las Vegas so. I'm always worried about something poking my pads.
Same here. Sit pad, quick nap pad, place to put stuff when packing up, padding for splint, protects inflatable pad. 3 oz
I’m sorry, but the scene of you out in the Canadian Amazon when you cut yourself with the saw was hilarious.
Bring a pack liner or go to the Hotel like Dan Becker. 😂
You have to be smarter than the ground sheet in the wind. Set your tent up first then slide it under. Problem solved. Good video thanks for sharing!
I once thought about using a ground sheet, then I remembered I stand when I pee.
@@SophisticatedDogCat you’re so cool Brewster
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@@WhackBytch256 Sue me.
@@SophisticatedDogCat oh you bought a shewee? My wife loves hers.👍
@@BackcountryTreks She loves mine, too! It comes in handy after a cold night in the back country in our UL2.
I feel like you're really underrating good boots. They can be surprisingly lightweight, and they don't just support your ankle. Their soles are usually thicker and hardier, and they'll protect you better from hazards on the ground. They can be waterproofed much better than sneakers or trail runners. And lastly, they're a form of preventative care, because good boots and properly bloused pants will keep insects and nasty plants away from your legs and feet, and provide better protection against cuts and scrapes if you fall or bump your leg. And of course winter boots are your absolute besties when the temperature drops, as you've mentioned. The giant first aid kit though, that's spot on. Unless you expect to encounter dangerous wildlife (on two legs or four) or the terrain is exceptionally dangerous, you're less likely to need a tourniquet and a chest seal than you are to need a knuckle bandaid.
Yeah, I agree with you! I think good boots are a safety feature if you are in the backcountry. Once broke in, they get really comfy. When the sole is worn off, you can get a new one and still keep your boot.
Trail runners with zero drop, gaiters and any long pants are the best for me. I used boots for 50 years...no more.
Good video. On Paracord, it is designed to stretch. That is it's purpose in life. Stretching cord on trail sucks.
I admittedly use a foam sleeping pad, but I use it under my tent to act like a ground sheet, and use it in conjunction with an inflatable pad. I'm not ultralight, but pack still qualifies as lightweight and that's fine for me.
That makes perfect sense to me buddy, light n comfortable is my doctrine too. Tell you one thing that really annoys the crap out of me n that's the near impossibility of finding a short wide sleep mat. The standard width is far too narrow to get a comfortable night's sleep unless you happen to be comatose and narrow as a stick insect. Looks to me like his 20inch standard is a plain stupid piece of nonsense we have tolerated far too long. . I'd like to see 28, maybe 30 inches. I'm a little guy and found the neo air sheer purgatory when I tried it, coz of its silly width, and of course there are dozens of others just as flawed. We sacrifice far too much on the alter of ultra light, when we should primarily focus on comfort. Instead of obsessing about compressing to the size of a Nalgene and weighing half a gnats fart. I'm trying to find the smallest double size sleep mat now that isn't going to impose a burden of unreasonable weight with the comfort level and 4 season R value I wantas a remedy to the situation. I can't help feeling that in the eighties when ultralight was in its infancy it took a wrong turn regarding sleep mats. The early high priests of the cult readily embraced their discomfort and preached their gospel to a growing band of converts. The cult became a trend which grew to became the societal norm by which products are measured. Rucsacs have made great strides in weight reduction without losing comfort and carry capacity, footwear too. But sleep mats lag far behind, in that comfort suffers at the expense of weight and volume reduction. A wrong turn that the industry was quick to capitalise on and has been doing so ever since. I feel strongly that a good night's sleep is foundational to the enjoyment of all time spent outdoors no matter what the activity within the spectrum of wilderness and mountain travel, and so would warmly welcome the advances in techniques and materials being directed toward an honest attempt at making sleep mats that are actually comfortable for a human being with normal sleep habits instead of offering us products that can in truth only be described as survival kit to prevent death by freezing so long as the user lies perfectly still. So come on Thermarest, Nemo. Exped, Klymate etc, pull your fingers out and address the problem of the lack of real comfort in your products.
@@arthurrsaker8893 I carry a 3f folding pad that’s like 5 inches wider than the Thermarest and then I have a Sleepingo inflatable that fits perfectly in my bivy. I do mostly winter camping because I like the cold and lack of bugs and that gives me a ton of ground insulation for a reasonable weight. Plus I sleep like a log on all that cushion.
@@arthurrsaker8893 "weighing half a gnats fart"? Dude! You've got to get that weight down!
@arthurrsaker8893 the problem with a wide foam pad is it sticks out so far when carried horizontally on your pack.
Cool advise and good reasons.
I am little bit more on the cheaper side and use simple braided fishing line (300+ lbs certified) instead of Dyneema cordage, and a standard Mora Companion instead of an overpriced fancy Eldris ...
I bike-pack with a bike cargo trailer (Burley nomad). Some things are the same with backpacking, but weight isn’t the issue, space is. My tent (NatureHike Mongar 2) comes with a footprint that is integral to setting up the tent - can’t pitch it without it. I’ve camped in areas that were muddy/dirty and it was good to have it anyway to keep the tent clean. I will always bring some sort of hammering tool for stake pegs and carry a mora knife and an Opinel knife for cooking/eating. If the weather doesn’t get much below 45F, I use a small cheap down quilt (not the sleeping bag type) and a wool blanket - the blanket is heavy but it packs fairly small and also works to wrap up in when just hanging out at camp. For first aid, I do bring stuff for a sprain in addition for cuts because those are the common bike injuries. I like bank line vs. paracord. I do have one length of paracord, but use the bank line more often.
LOL, I can literally fit that Burly Nomad in my backpack and have 40 liters of space to spare. What would be nice is something like that where you could attached it to your hip belt, or bike, to haul more.
Edit. Found a game cart with a bike attachment, so they do exist.
Ground sheet for tent 0:35 Foam sleeping pads 2:52 Cotton clothing 3:48
Big, heavy cutting tools 5:00 Boots 5:57
Bulky sleeping bags 6:47 Lantern 7:28 1st aid kit 8:30
Paracord 9:50 Thermometer 10:24 Pack cover 11:38
I agree with this list except the boots, might just be me but they make a worlds difference for ankle rolling. I can walk on crazy pebbly/rocky terrain with full confidence. Normal ankle shoes, twisted on a fucking root in like 5 mins
Yes!! Everyone recommends trail runners and that’s probably nice with shorts. I’ve been hiking with boots for years and for good reason: comfortable as hell. My feet don’t get wet. I don’t want my feet wet. I’ll try the sneakers again.
Your first aid kit doesn't need to be large to be affective. I carry several different band-aids of different size. Some gauze, diarrhea meds, and ibuprofen.
I also carry sterri strips, butterfly closures, and a suture kit. I can field expedite a tourniquet if needed. But most importantly I've had trauma training and know how to treat different kinds of wounds.
@@erichpretorius4014 Well, yes, anyhow, but that's not really a good logic. Means yes if you don't know how to handle anything you might not be able to use it in an emergency. But in an emergency you might find another person who knows how to use it - yet did not bring it. So this person could help you by using it.
That said, a good training might replace a lot of gear, especially also in first aid cases. You can often repurpose any piece of whatever gear or use something you find in nature, when you have the right know-how. For example, you can improvise a tourniquet by using a t-shirt and a tent peg. So my advise would be: Carry whatever gear you think is necessary but nobody should go out without at least some basic training in first aid.
Coughs: BULLSHIT! I cross trained as a medic then went to EMT school. I hope no one who reads your comment takes you seriously.
A couple of Imodium and a few butterfly bandages sounds like a wise addition even for those of us who don't have your training! Thank you for the advice.
I also carry a little Benadryl -- personally I cannot tolerate the stuff, that's more just to buy time for anyone around me who gets a bad allergic reaction to anything.
Please don't recommend trail runners to beginner hikers. Boots are much safer. Not only do they protect your ankle against twisting, they also provide protection against the elements and have much more grip and stiffness in the sole, which both helps to carry a heavier load. If an experienced backpacker decides to use trail runners, it is usually under the circumstances that they have a pretty light pack and are fairly fit/well conditioned. I would never recommend a beginner with a heavy pack and without experience hiking in rough terrain to use trail runners, that is just irresponsible.
Also, I have a second reason for always choosing boots: Durability. A friend of mine recently went on a hiking trip he dreamt about for years. He booked a 2-week vacation on an island with many volcanic mountain trails. On the second day his trail runners broke, and he had to get out of the wilderness. He spent that last 1 1/2 weeks unable to hike or buy new shoes. This wouldn't have happened with proper hiking boots. And he didn't just lose a pair of shoes. He lost a lifetime opportunity and a years vacation.
Don't get me wrong. Trail Runners are great. I love them for Trail Running, and light hiking.
The wildest thing about America for me is that 2 weeks vacation is standard. I get 6-7 weeks a year and it doesn’t feel like enough…
Yup I live in Arizona and a foam pad is a must to protect air pad. Cotton is also actually a good thing in the sweltering heat in Arizona summer. Get it wet and it acts like a swamp cool.
I second that, especially those feisty chollas.
Cotton is not a must. Maybe a cloth to wet and put around your neck or head but cotton will harbor bacteria and its especially bad when you sweat a lot. Definitely want wool base layers, underwear and socks. Even in the summer wool underwear and socks is the best to have. Avoid cotton and demun pants and shorts.
@@eclipso104 you go along with trends nicely, that ok but don't claim to be absolutely right. Merino wool is a fad and it will pass.
I’m from Southern California and have done hiking in Arizona, and there’s no way cotton is good in any capacity, including the desert.
My first twenty years of camping I wore high top Converse Chuck Taylors. And everybody used to tell me I was camping wrong. I pointed out that the original campers the Native Americans, usually wore moccasins
America wasn't the first place where camping happened bro
Hike your own hike. Its the only way.
Dude, I wanna hike with you! Never know when you're gonna break a leg and if your bro packs a wheelchair, that's a huge bonus! :)
I boulder a bunch and honestly only bike to boulders. That being said, I think that crashpads are great sleeping pads and it’s a great alternative than buying one😂
I gave up on tents and use hammocks with tarps instead..blo up pads and quilts still work in those
I completely disagree on the boot part though I get it’s personal preference. I’ve come off invisible slopes and fallen in snow covered ditches more times than I cared to count and I’ve managed to avoid any serious leg injury thanks to it. Yeah you want to take them off at the end of the hike but what’s the problem with that, my current boots are near on 15 years old and very well worn. I haven’t dealt with blisters in ages even when walking 15+ miles in a day. By about the 7 mile mark my foots in near constant soft pain especially when taking a break but that’s very ignorable and after making camp I just wander around for a while without a pack and I’m refreshed for the next day.
I'm a hammock and a foam pad guy. I run a mora garberg and silky saw. I can baton small logs to split them with the knife. I just need to get some down for my sleep system, jetboil flash, and grayl geopress. I'm just getting started and I'd rather go with reliable products and slowly adjust my pack loadout
If I hiked some of the areas here in Alaska with trail runners, I’d be f’d. Doable some of the time, but other times good hiking boots are 100% a necessity.
Bryce, I use that same lantern up here in the Canadian Amazon when the power goes out. I wish I could get more of them. I wouldn't put it in my backpack though.
Boots definitely help prevent ankle injuries on the trail…
Now retired in 2023 I treated myself to a self inflating air bed. Up to then I just bunked on a ground cover. The foot pump is hidden inside the bed and you stamp on the pump for around a minute. I found this took ages to inflate in reality, so I purchased a $7 12 volt air pump and this runs off the car battery. Only takes 15 seconds now to inflate. Best accessory in a cell phone.
One rule I've never forgotten is Oz turn to pounds pounds turn to pain knowledge is free
I agree with everything here besides sleeping bag. Like you said, it ultimately comes down to individual needs, but if you’re the kind of person to toss around at all while you sleep then a quilt just isn’t going to get the job done. Unless of course you’re hiking in Georgia in July. Yeah then just bring a light blanket/quilt.
I was so happy when I finally gave up on finding cheap sleeping solutions and just bought a nice down sleeping bag.
Same! I don't even toss amd turn all that much but I get cold easily. Never be cold again ❤️
I find air mattresses, including inflatable uncomfortable. So, I only use mine for cold weather (xtherm). I was using thermarest Zlite (closed foam) for years. Recently switched to 1/4 evasote bc half the weight. Still testing it out. But, yeah, I just don't find inflatable pads comfortable. I need a firmer sleeping surface for my back.
Sweaty cotton chafe's me regardless of season. 😬
Summertime, I just dont bring a sleeping bag or tent. If it's starting to get chilly but it's dry, I just bring an SOL emergency blanket. (In humidity, water will collect under against the emergency blanket, not great if one is using down puffy stuff for heat.) Folks should use their own judgement in terms of safety. Hypothermia kills and can set in fast.
550 cord: take out the center cords. Super light and still strong.
whoa sweet shirt, where did you get that?
EDIT: you made it very clear in the video lol
Trekking poles are a piece of gear I am happy to leave at home. Why carry two heavy sticks? When I ditched my poles, my tarp hangs where better, stream crossings where safer because I could find a 10 foot pole sturdy enough to form a tripod with, and I quit looking at my feet.
I guess high boots you get not for ankle support but mostly in winter for waterproofness, or one can use gaiters, but they often leak anyway.
I went middle of the road with my sleeping pad I got a old surplus british army inflatable pad that had a puncture cut both ends open then got some memory foam stuffed that inside that gives me insulation from the ground when I'm in my bivvy but very nearly gives me the comfort of a inflatable pad
Swap beer for whisky in a plastic bottle
Single use super glue packs are great to have as bandaids in your first-aid kit or other uses.
But how does quilt save weight? Isn't it bigger than a sleeping bag of comparable insulation?
What is a heavy pack mine is usually 24kg
I’d call that a heavy pack. Really anything over about 18kg is fairly heavy.
How about hikers with hyper-lite backpacks packed to the brim ? Have you seen those on the trail 😁
Shoes wise, check Xero shoes. You won’t be disappointed.
For the lamp… Fenix Lights (love those)
Can you still get Prime delivery with Canadian Amazon?
Yes
Idea for a short. All your camp gear , what it's weight is vs expensive things cost per lb or per oz. It will take some creativity to find the right things to compare it to but it may be an interesting way to show people the value of what they are taking with them
That could be a whole video. Haha.. thanks for the idea!
Footprint saved me from having my tent and everything else flooded in glacier, I get lightening down but idk if I can go without one unless I’m in the desert
I just realized the biggest F you for sleeping pads is that I need a long and that ends up being the wide and ends up being up to 6oz heavier.
Foam pads are torture instruments for me. I upgraded to a nice, thick air mattress and I can actually sleep while camping now. For first aid, I have a kit that covers what I'm likely to do: band aids because I will for sure cut myself, a medium gauze pad in case I stab myself, and an elastic bandage if I twist my ankle. I also naproxen for my back and knees, plus a couple of Tylenol. If I have to treat anything worse than that, I have enough other stuff with me that I can improvise.
I've been wearing running shoes as my daily foot wear for nearly 30 years, absolutely love them. On the trail it's always lightweight boots for me though. The support has definitely saved my ankles numerous times 👍
Be nice to see you come visit the Adirondacks some day.
Love your t-shirt, is it your own merch?
You can also use dry leaves, pine branches to protect your tent. It also offers an insulation on the ground
How is the Uberlight? I’m totally buying it.
mine leaks.. like slowly.. once or twice a night i blow it up.. im still going to use the shit out of it but i kinda want to see if a new one wouldnt do that
Worst i ever rollled my ankle was in boots. Im older with neck and back issues so sleep system is worth it's weight in gold... ill sacrifice weight somewhere else for a restful sleep
I never use a footprint. It helps keep the tent cleaner yet why bother. Cottton is a mistake most of the time. Zero drop runners are the best tool to remedy ankle roll. Quilts have cold spots for me so its sleeping bags with pad pocket instead. All my cool quilts are hanging in the closet now. I go minimal on the first aid yet always bring GOOD tweezers. Reflective ironwire instead of paracord. Compass and map for me. Trash compactor bags are a great pack liner. No stuff bags. See you on the trail.
If you actually want to be comfy get a hammock. Just ask Andy
I’ll speak up for the group and say we need more BN videos with spare jeans and two blue foam pads 😅
I take a GoalZero Crush Light lantern when I’m camping with the grandkids.
Who’s that dude in all black at 0:58? I wouldn’t trust him.
Me neither!
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he sucks
That's the guy that gave me a reach around!
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I still love my ground sheet… 🥰
Bro... I think I carried 9 of those items before and don't anymore.
Also would you be willing to come to Texas and hike the Lone Star Trail with me? 132 miles
Foam pads are king.
Into the AM should probably offer some non-cotton T-shirts, I guess? Sweet shirts though.
Those aren't for hiking they are for bringing in the strange so you can clap that strange tonight! (Speaking from experience long before newbold was a intotheam fanboy)
I would love a light backpack.. but most are just too small for me.. the waist belt is on my stomach ... which is why I carry a big ol' 70L bag, even on day hikes... :( any tips ?
Lose weight?
Appreciate the education ✌️. Got my sub 😁👍😉
Why the pads so expensive mone was 35 bucks.
0:28 best tip
Where do you get the dyneema cord?
People who stay on trails don’t need boots. People who go off do need the ankle support. Step in a hole or onto a root you didn’t know was there and you’ll wish you had boots on. Also helps with keeping dirt out of your shoe. Those are the limited and valid uses for boots.
I’m allergic to poison ivy. If it’s not freshly manicured lawn, I’m in jump boots and pants lol.
Ray Jardine says same thing about boots as you do. But he wore then even less that you.
I'm just a LARPer and go out into the woods 3-4 times a year, i got my cheap sleeping back that i got for 30 bucks and weights about 3 kilos and large enough for my 6.4 frame. Being a weirdo that hates sleeping clothed it kept me worm at -1c (33f) so yeah bitch to haul but big and worm enough for me.
Cooles T-shirt: where is it from? By the way good content. Like it!
🤣 i saw your shirt and thought "cool shirt" and wrote the comment and 1 min later you mentioned where is it from!
bought the shirt right at the moment!
Canadian Amazon!!!😬🤣. The only thing needed for that is wifi and a credit card. 😉. And a king can of Molson Cdn, eh! 🇨🇦
So... Just to be clear. A Fleshlight is a MUST have? right?
Canadian Amazon? I think you mean the Yukon! Right? That’s what you meant…
9:26 How much does a sterila bandage weigh? Should you get a deep cut this is what you want to put on the wound and not some piece of cloth! That would be really bad advice.
Damn... dissing the color orange again?? Sheesh!
I’m the guy with the full IFAK and trauma kit. If you have the ability to cause trauma you should be just as able to treat it.
lumenaid is a great lantern, inflatable, a lot of soft light, weighs nothing
Am I the only one that uses a hammock and tarp
My first mistake when I tried backpacking: going backpacking 😂
Bikepacking is much better for me.
Second mistake: using a tent, not a hammock - trying hammocking was game changing.
Third mistake: shoes... Sandals are a gift from the gods!
Fourth: backpacking meals - bleh. "You are what you eat" and i sure don't wanna be dehydrated. Cooking proper meals on trail is pretty much necessary.
Fifth and last: weight is as important as packing size! And versatile gear saves you in both departments.
That's it, bye and have fun out there, folk!
Lol 'you are what you eat and I sure don't wanna be dehydrated' 🤣 couldn't agree more haha
The best ankle support is 0 drop.
Canadian amazon 🤣🤣
There's bears where you go? And you don't take a pistol. No way. People say Australia is wild. We don't have bears or mountain lions. No large predators exept dingos. And drop bears 😂😂😂 I'd be taking at least a big ass knife. That eldris ain't going to save you lol. Good little neck knife though.
Lol, I have that same exact scale
Canadian Amazon 😂
You have obviously never had smashed earthworms (smell like death) on the bottom of you tent
You have all this advise for people but yet have no videos of you actually going camping people wanna see ur trips since ur so smart
I don’t understand why you would blow up a pad with your lungs. Fuck that. They got bags for it and it’s easy as hell.
The snakes usually bite the ankle/tibia area, so having army boots is not a bad idea.
Thats honestly a ridiculous reason to wear boots lol
@@helpfulcommenter You have to expect the unexpected, that's how you live to tell the tale.
Army boots suck for hiking, you kidding? I couldn’t wait to never wear those damn things ever again.
Give them all to me
I use foam pads cause im cheap as fuck. Also, if you've never worn boots that had good ankle support then you've never worn good boots. I had a pair of jungle boots that were lighter than most hiking boots, went about 3 inches over the ankle, and saved my ankle several times. Combat boots are the best hiking boots.
Dude, a boot that supports your ankle is exactly why you wear them, to prevent a sprain. Come on, son.
To each their own. I personally think that "ankle support" from a boot is a myth. If you roll it good enough, its gonna roll.
Dyneema cord… 20$ for rope… damn..
Trail runners Vs scottish peat hags = wet and uncomfortable feet . Proper leather boots well maintained and your feet will stay dry .
was that a mullet? lol
Canadian Amazon??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bryce i noticed your North Face gloves you were whereing cutting wood with your saw, i have no North Face gear, the company does not sell to oil companies, im in Alberta, i work for a oil company so no North face for me, thats my choice, great video always like what others don't take on hicks
Is that a fake bicep?
Which one
You forgot the biggest thing you don't need: a stove.
You need one if you want hot drinks or hot food. May as well say you don't need a tent or sleeping pad either
@@TOMinPDX nope I don’t want hot food or hot drinks, thanks.
@@TheSingularity2 Maybe you don't but if you watch his videos you'll see Bryce likes his hot cup of coffees in the morning, so telling him he doesn't need a stove just because you don't doesn't make any sense.
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Was watching until you started advertising 5x times. Turned off and unsubscribed.
Spending 10+ hours on videos per week on top of a full time job is not easy to do. People then expect you to do it for free. It's fun yes, but it's business. Sorry for trying to make a living doing what i love. 👋