My Gear For A Day Hike
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- 00:21 Pack (REI Flash 22)
02:26 Rain Gear/Shelter (MLD Poncho Tarp)
02:52 Electronics
03:40 Stuff Sack
03:49 Food
04:14 Puffy Coat (In Video: Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer)
04:29 Water
05:05 Easy Access Essentials
05:46 Trekking Poles (Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork)
05:59 Neck Knife
06:23 Camera and Peak Design Camera Clip
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Let me say that you don’t have to have expensive gear for a day hike! This is just what I have because my mindset is in the long-distance hiking zone. As long as you’ve covered the 10 Essentials of Hiking, just get out and have fun :) Nothin’ has to be fancy about it!
Hi I am new at this buy why are those trekking poles so expensive?
Take me on a big hike!
@@LegionTacticoolCutlery REI seems to carry branded poles, starting below $50/pair, but you can also buy some simple (and heavier) poles for less than $20/pair in supermarkets.
@@LegionTacticoolCutlery I have a pair of Foxelli Carbon/Cork trekking polls and they're pretty decent for about $60 on Amazon
Question i see you see sawyer wayer filter, is it more or less than a better choice than the life straw?
I always take a couple of grocery bags for picking up any trash that might be on the trail.
I just moved to Washington state from a sprawling metropolis that I grew up in. I've been wanting to get out in nature for months now! Of course I also did not want to end up lost and dead! Because of this channel I'm going on my first solo overnight camping trip at a capground this weekend! I'm keeping it simple, just hanging out for a night, not even going to hike just meditate and hang out around a campfire. Next time I'll camp for 2 nights. Then I'll find an easy hike and do a hike & camp for 1 night, then 2. I AM SO EXCITED! Thank you for this excellent channel!
Good info. Confirmed what I take and sometimes I feel like I’m over packing because other people I go with often don’t even have the 10 essentials. I learned I hard way about that! Never again!
You will never catch me out hiking without the 10 Essentials ever again - not after what happened to Mitzi Clemons. I rather have the extra 3lbs on me than not, kinda like insurance.
Amys The-Wise-One yeah I got lost on a local hike in the summer and didn’t have a headlamp or battery bank. It was getting dark and I almost had no charge on my phone. I also had forgotten my trekking poles. I ended up bushwhacking and I tripped on vegetation, fell forward and landed on my thumb and tore the ligaments. I had to have surgery on it! Luckily my neighbors were able to come get me because I was pretty far away from my car when I finally emerged from the woods!
@@livinglike_lisa7954 When the hubs can join me for hiking I pack his ruck too. He looks at others out hiking and usually asks, is this really necessary? And my normal reply is, It's Insurance for a worst case scenario. I even have a repelling rope in my pack bc I needed one and didn't have it for a non-emergency rescue I came across. That's worth an 8 oz instead of a pulled back muscle. ☹️
Amys The-Wise-One are you from England?
I've found the Flash 22 is really short on me (6' 2") and can cut up under my arms in a weirdly tight uncomfortable way. It just doesn't have enough strap to it. I've switched to the REI Trail 25, it has a good bit more length to it and I find it really comfortable. Just a heads up for taller people.
Thanks for the videos as always Dixie
A very good day-hike list. It clearly reflects what you learned with your multiple long hikes. I did a course with the Colorado Mountain Club when I first got to Colorado many years ago and since then I always carry WAY more safety stuff than your average hiker. All the stuff you mentioned, plus "space" blanket, candles, lighter & matches, etc. I go out expecting a lovely day-hike and prepared for a nasty overnight with a broken ankle while waiting for rescue. And rain jacket *and* pants. I've literally started a hike at 9000 feet in 85F sunshine and arrived back to the car a few hours later in 50F rain/hail. In early July. And now that I finally have one of your neck knives, why would I *not* take it on my hikes? Boulder county has lots of hungry mountain lions! :)
Jessica, you're not just talking to the newbies, you're talking to all us old farts who come to listen to a beautiful young enthusiast who reminds us of the good times in the wild.
creepy old man
@@trent210 you're a cowardly little lurker. did you notice she hearted the comment, along with 41 other viewers liking it? we all know and admire her. you -- not so much.
Man, I can’t understate how much I love my Flash 22. On top of day hikes, I’m planning on it being a summit bag in my main pack if I want to bag some peaks. Taking a 60l pack up to a summit sucks.
Great list but my "Inreach" goes everywhere because I often hike solo..cheers..
Inreach SE/Explorer save lifes
Same here. My InReach goes every where I do. Ya just never know. You might need it for yourself or to help another hiker you come across on trail.
If I'm paying $400 for an item and then a $55 subscription to keep it active, it is definitely coming along. It doesn't matter if I'm solo or with a group.
Yes! All of it plus snacks (yay food), extra batteries for the headlamp, a couple bandaids and then an extra pair of socks in case of wet terrain cause cold wet feet on the way home is not fun haha
right - extra socks have barely any weight and they paid off in my experience more than once.
Hello Dixie, thank you for sharing this informative video. You are a wealth of great information. All the best to you and your family. 🤗
I like a compass, no batteries needed. For the small extra weight, some peace of mind. Many thanks from Canada,
I just picked this exact same pack up for my hiking adventures along Hadrians wall this summer. So glad I got to see your opinion.
dixie, i love the way you talk to both experienced hikers and newbies.
there's no shame in being a newbie, ever.
i cannot stress enough how important the bits of emergency essentials are, even for a day hike. i live in a place where people from away often end up calling 911 because they simply didn't bring a headlamp, or enough water, or a map.
it's extra weight, but i also carry a full first aid kit that would support two people two days (including CPR mask) and in winter a bivvy sack. i don't usually need these things, but that ONE TIME your day hike goes bad, it could go very bad. or someone else's day hike. you think it's never going to happen to you, but that two hour hike occasionally turns into a twelve hour ordeal.
my kit also includes pads and tampons, because women sometimes need them and also because they're good for both firestarter and wound dressing.
oh! in winter my kit often includes a spare pair of dry socks, even for day hikes. people might make fun of you sometimes for carrying too big a pack for a day trip, but once they need to borrow those dry socks because their foot went through some ice, they are done laughing at you for that. forever.
What kind of a neck knife do you carry?Greg Roberts
I love taking my stove and having a cup of coffee on my day hikes. It’s the little things
Just for fun I purchased some MRE heaters to carry in my day pack which work quite well for heating either a meal or water for a hot drink. Just eliminates carrying the butane can.
Agreed!
I tend to take a thermos on a day hike (and sometimes a food flask, if I want stew or dahl and rice) without needing to heat anything up.
I carry a small tea pot on my backpacking trips to make Moroccan mint tea 😂
trekking pals sounds yummy
I go with backpack. Osprey lightest one that's a real pack. Always works. Super lightweight. Geeky or not it is real deal.
Has anyone purchased a Gossamer Gear Vagabond Packable day pack? I'm thinking of getting one. It's about the same price as the Flash 22, but seems to have some better features. BTW, the red and purple Flash 22s are on sale now at REI.
Anyone thinking about picking up an REI Flash 22, you can get last year's colors (Dark Red and Greystone) for $35, a third off the regular price of $55, from REI's website right now.
Day hiking.....0:06 well first let's start with the med kit !! lol.... Kidding. Nice gear loadout. I agree with your choice of gear.
Phones fail, I've found out. I had a GPS, but it's probably better to have maps and compass too.
One tip about the darker colors is that the interior can be hard to find stuff. Other reviews reported they went with a brighter color since the interior was easier to see since it is brighter
Also in the event of an emergency makes you easier to find
Brittany 2H true but I think swim3487 is referring to darker color interiors of packs
I agree. I bought a HMG daybreak pack and it's bright orange liner on the inside makes a huge difference finding stuff, especially if it's getting dark out. That orange liner lights up nice with a head lamp or by turning it towards the remaining light of sunset to find stuff.
Very true!
Agree. I have the orange Flash 22. Easier to see contents, easier to find if you place if down somewhere, and easier for other people in your group to spot you if you get separated.
I honestly can’t think of a reason to want to “blend in” if you’re out hiking.
You may not know if you’ll have cell service until you get there or lose service on trail.
I dayhike the Pinhoti and other places with no cell service. I lose AT&T service while driving to get there. Consider taking a spot or garmin if you don’t know if you’ll have cell service.
And/or download trail maps in your hiking app(s)
Nice tips we practically carry the same stuff. We use the 22 L Ozark bag really nice especially for the price. Thanks for sharing!
Aaron, that's one of the best logo placements I've seen. Dixie should do a video compilation of the logo placements you think are the coolest.
If you value the Second Amendment, REI should not be your outfitter.
Quit buying from them years ago for that very reason.
I add tiny first aid kit, 20 feet of 3/8s mountaineering rope, fire starting items and if in heavy bear country a .44 mag Ti.
this was suuuuper helpful! i am planning on going on several day hikes during my next vacation and this will help me A LOT!
I also have an REI Flash 22 Day Pack and it's just right for day hiking. The gear I haul is almost the same as what you're carrying. I tend to pack with emergency in mind in case I need to spend a night or so outside due to being lost or injured. I don't mind carrying all the extras.
I did a day hike last year and it turned out to be hotter than expected and the trail was more demanding than originally anticipated. I ran out of water 1/2 way back to the parking area and all I could do was think of something to drink for the last few miles. I now carry a filter system regardless of where I hike.
What pants are you wearing in this, Arc'teryx what? Looks like it to me anyway. Do they have pockets?
I always carry a bear bell (with magnetic silencer), which is attached to my backpack. I've seen bear footprints in snow even in December.
Hey Dixie, I appreciate your video’s!
I have a question for you: whether you are on a day hike or a thru hike, where and what do keep your permits, phone, keys, wallet etc. in and at?
colebeast55 fanny pack
Outstanding videos, Dixie! Thank you for providing us with day-hiking advice! Until I get "geared up" for a thru-hike (some day, lol), it's so good to get expert advice for smaller hikes! Yay!
I think that "cut some summer sausage" was pun intended 😁😅
Also the good thing about carrying a puffy jacket in a bag that’s not too full is that it takes up the space and makes the bag fit and ride better. It’ll fill the space without being too heavy.
As a mom of four boys, my day pack is a little bigger. I do encourage my kids to carry as much of their own gear as possible. However, with four clumsy boys...my first aid kit needs to be a bit more substantial! Love your videos and thank you for all the encouragement and ideas!
This is great! I wondered if I was overkill on my day pack! But I'm almost spot on compared to what you carry!
I don’t know the laws of Alabama, but here in Canada admitting to carrying a knife for protection is a crime.
Greetings from Northern Ireland....Subscribed 😉
Some great tips. Thank you. My dog comes with me on all my walks....so that means food/first aid (v snake bites)/water/ rain coat (he is a Whippet) for him too...….although he seems to expect me to carry it all for him!
Can you show us how your poncho sets up as a tarp shelter?
I have a SOL survival bivvy that I usually toss in mine. Just in case.
I know this may sound like over kill but I always carry a road flare it can be seen for miles night or day. And it can start an emergency fire in a pinch.
Where's Fancy may?
Not overkill; I've carried one for years. 2000 degrees for five minutes. If you can't start a fire with that you're doing something wrong.
After awhile I go nowhere without water filter. Tiny fuel cell. Coffee/tea. Food. If Sierras baklava hat gloves compressed down jacket/vest basically make sure I can cover my entire body at night in Wilderness anywhere. Space blankets. Plural they weigh nothing. 14 to 17 pounds of stuff.
Orange or bright clothing for hunting season
Funny. I'm in a REI Co-Op Flash 18 and I'm looking to jump out of it because it *ALSO* doesn't have "cup holders," and I have the same problem as you with not wanting to remove my pack every time I want to take a drink. Maybe I'll just move up to the 22!
I (Kelley) Just starting to hike and found your channel. We are from Alabama too
Another great video. Fun and informative. 👍. Especially like the Homemade Wanderlust logo lit up by the stove at the beginning. So creative! 👌👏🏼
Surprised no-one mentioned the old Golite Jam 35. The new MyTrail clones were almost identical but, unfortunately, he's OOB...again.
I got the Flash 22 as well! Love that pack!
I have the the Flash 18, but I can the need for the 22.
I think I'd carry a lighter &/or matches even if not bringing a cooking setup. And a pre-rigged length of paracord for stringing up that tarp in an A-frame.
I believe a fire starter is one of the 10 Essentials she mentioned is in another video.
@@stevenvarner9806 Sure. And so are illumination, first aid and a few other things she mentioned here.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Dixie - your awesome and your accent is the bomb. Never change dear. Thanks for sharing.
How do you feel about the size/weight of that camera? Starting out with a 5DMK3 I have been downsizing. First fewer lenses. Then I decided that camera is just too big and heavy and dropped to an RX100 MK5. So DSLR > Mirrorless. Then now I'm thinking I like that big screen on the Pixel phone for stills and DJI Pocket for video. Both are stabilized. The DJI Pocket is gimbaled.
I just wonder if you've toyed with doing something like that? Your video quality is so good so I hesitate to advise you about that. What are your thoughts?
This has something to do with my total knee replacement and my age :-)
I absolutely love your videos. Since I started watching your videos my interest in hiking and camping has been rekindled. As a result I plan on doing a multi day section hike of Canada's Great Divide Trail for my 45th birthday in a year.
👏 Have fun on the Great Divide Trail! I hope you managed to do it!
Ever try military gear? A fighting load carrier and 2 or 3 MOLLE pouches makes a good day rig. O.K., 4 pouches.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I just order the REI Flash 22 for some shorter hikes and was curious about whether or not it could handle my Peak Design Capture Clip with the A7iii.
Awesome stuff! I have a very similar setup and load out for my day hikes 😃 Enjoyed the video 🙌👍
I was invited to TMB this year but conflicted with my trip to Alaska. A new invitation for 2024 has been sent to me. Im excited to go.
Yes!
Before I leave home I ask “if I or someone else is incompasitated,… like a broken femur,…and had to spend the night in pain and couldn’t move,…. What should I bring?
That
Homemade Wanderlust
logo stove?
Where can I buy it?
I want to know where to buy the logo neck knife. :D
@@saxgoddess25 Check out her blog, I saw the knives for sale there.
That poncho is the ugliest prom dress I’ve ever seen lol. 😊 take care
C.S. Lee It sure is! Good thing my prom days are over 😂
My wife and I ditched the map and compass years ago. We each carry a GPSr now. People keep telling us that "They can fail. Then you'll be in trouble!" Well, we've had several different GPSr units over the last 17 years and we are still waiting for one to fail! Hasn't happened, yet. But just in case one of them were to fail, we always carry two units with extra batteries. A phone as a GPSr is a fail, IMHO, because battery life is garbage with a phone.
Andy K MLD makes good stuff, well thought out and manufactured. That said, another option that is a little shorter and made using 40D vs MLD 20D nylon is one made by EXPED at the link below. It's less than half the price than the MLD one; not sure if there will be Customs charges. I don't own either yet but am looking at various options. www.backpacking-united.com/us/exped-tarp-poncho
I don’t take a camera with me, my phonecamera will have to do to fill up my Instagram ;). I do always bring my binoculars with me.
A light. We misjudged time and came down from a waterfall on a rocky trail in the dark......never again. We're old. We carry aspirin/ heart attack help.
Very logically thought process to what and why you carry these items, everything makes perfect sense to me, nice job.
You can save weight with something like a Trangia alcohol stove instead of a propane/butane stove. I noticed that you didn't list any way to start fire. I always carry a lighter, ferro rod, and Fresnel lens. I also throw a Mora HD Carbon in my pack in addition to my regular EDC belt knife. (Old school military mindset "two is one, one is none"). I also use a Lowepro (I think that's the brand) waist pack when I carry my big camera. It has detachable pouches for extra lenses.
OMG I love your shirts my initials are HW...Gotta have one!!!
I HAVE THE SAME PACK! I love the side pockets and structured back:) highly recommend
Nice video and good advice. I would carry an additional knife in the pack. A Mora Companion or a Leatherman Signal or Rebar, or a Swiss Army One-Handed Trekker come to mind. A whistle might also be a good addition, as well as a second pair of socks. Lastly, I would include a couple of BIC Lighters, and some kind of steel or titanium cup that can boil water. Perhaps one of your water bottles will nest with it. A 55 gallon drum liner, a bandana (or 2), and some bankline would be useful additions.
Love my Peak Design camera clip. It's always with me when I hike or travel. Going to Spain for 10 days in March and it will be with me the entire way, either on a pack or on my belt.
I don’t think that’s the Squeeze model Sawyer filter.
My daypack is a orange Outdoor Products 30L. I found it for $19 at Ross in 2015. I dont usually fill it up but its nice to know I can if need be. Only complaint is the back doesnt breathe well on hot days.
A GUN is something you must always carry especially if you alone.
I got the flash 18 and it has a drawstring and no side pockets....so it isn't great, but it works. Like the Gregory pack you had.
While being educational, these videos have such a happy vibe to them. Right now I can’t hike here in Oregon cause of the fires but these videos are still a little slice of happiness and a view of the outdoors
I'm in Oregon and was going to just get a fleece I could layer under my waterproof shell. While I don't plan on backpacking in the Winter, mornings and nights are pretty much always on the colder side here even in the summer. Would a puffy be worth it, in your opinion? I'm sort of leaning toward it being overkill and less cozy, but the puffy is lighter weight.
what?!? no gun? :P kekeke ... jk. for fun, i always carry a small 4-5 inch knife of traditional design, like an elegant helle knife, or if i fancy, a slick benchmade. love knives. i love GPSs too, so i always have my garmin with me -- just so i can mess with it while i hike. it gives me a sense of security knowing that i'm never lost. for me, not getting lost is already half the battle won. one less big thing to worry about, esp. on tricky, less-used trails under bad weather or snow.
My daypack is much less disaster-proof. The terrain here in the Netherlands is just not that dangerous and you're always quite near a road. It's a bit like walking in a large park almost. It's simply very unlikely that anything will happen or that you need to overnight.
I mostly only pack food, water and raingear and that's about it. Tue onoy extra item is a guide book, since I typically walk parts of section hikes on my day hikes. No cooking gear, shelter, etc. My walks almost always go past cafés or restaurants and if I want a hot drink, I buy one.
This all changes when I'm preparing for a section hike, in which case I basically have a large pack with my hiking gear, food and rain gear plus simulated weight in the form of extra water bottles.
Didn't realize that you were in Alabama until this popped up on my homescreen. I'm a little east of Birmingham and would love to find someone knowledgeable to learn from. Do you ever do group hike that allow men to tag along for learning purposes? Would love to speak directly to you as I'm wanting to build up to multiple day solo trips but don't feel comfortable jumping straight into it. I don't know any of the starter trails that wouldn't be brutal to a 41 years old male that is somewhat out of shape. My daypack could serve as a single overnight but my big pack world serve for a week or so. Would love for feedback and help. I know this a long shot due to the age of the video, but fingers 🤞
I always like to pack my shotgun with a 30 round ammo belt, a .500 magnum, gps and a wagon full of water.
Did you figure this out on your own or did you just read a BSA handbook?
I am not a fan of the neck knife, especially if you are a little clumsy..
Map and compass with the ability to use them should not be underestimated. Electronic devices fail and batteries go dead. A dial face watch is a compass backup.
For self protection I highly recommend pepper spray works for humans and any wildlife you want to leave you alone
You seem like the kind of gal that would carry a .45....
Does anyone have suggestions for a less-expensive alternative to the MLD Poncho Tarp? I love how it is both an oversized poncho that can be made into a shelter in an emergency. (Note: I am tall and a bit wide...)
Hi Dixie! Always wanted to carry a neck knife for "easy access" but can't find any that are well made. Could you tell me where you got yours please? I think you told us a year or so ago but can't find the video. Thanks so much!
IM TRYING TO BUILD MY OWN CABLE CAR CO.IT WOULD HAVE CABS OF OLD CARS,WITH PHONE,RAIDO.ON CABLES,LIKE A SKI CABLE CAR.HOWEVER THE RIDES WOULD JUST BE FOR THE RIDE.USEING OLD,METEAL P.G.E TRANS.FRER POLES,OLD TRUCK CABS,THE WILL NOT OPEN WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED.
Who else is disappointed at 6:24 where she says in case she needs to cut some summer sausage instead of cutting the cheese. 😜
In seriousness, I have an Osprey Daypack (34L) and the water bottles keep falling out. Frustrating. My new camera bag has a water botter holder on the shoulder straps. Very handy.
I carry a kit to repair my knapsack - a sail needle and nylon cord.
You mentioned your cooking kit, do you take along a way to start a fire even if you don't take your stove? And I like to keep a small travel tube of vaseline and cotton balls in my first aid kit to use to start an emergency fire.
If I bring a camera or if rain is possible I will probably bring a shoulder bag (in additiion to my knapsack) for easy access to my camera and accessories, and for my poncho and etc.
I have a water bottle holder that attaches to my belt. I would rather have the weight of the water on my hips and keep the knapsack lighter so I might not have to use the belt on the knapsack.
Instead of food I might bring hard candies as emergency fuel if I find myself walking slowly and feeling low on energy.
I have allergies so I always bring a bunch of kleenex in my back pocket. Instead of those pocket packs of tissues which have a high cost per sneeze , I get puffs brand tissues which are not interwoven and so are easy to separate to grab a bunch of them to bring or to take one off the bunch to use.
I don't put my fluffy jacket in my knapsack, I wear sweaters and sometimes bring an empty knapsack to put them in when I get too hot. I get up early and usually am starting off at the coldest time of day. Occasionally if a cold front is coming through the temperature will drop during the day so I watch out for that. I understand that bringing the fluffy jacket is foolproof - I'm just saying what I do.
Whistle? Emergency cards?
The first aid kit should have gauze pads (non stick) and an ace bandage. Reason: most first aids don’t have these, and most of the injuries while hiking are to knees and elbows. Ordinary bandages come right off after some movement.
I think what you wear is very important: no cotton, fast drying synthetics that are bug resistant. Did I miss you mentioning bug spray? With good rain gear, an extra layer of clothing, fire starting kit, space blanket, and some extra food you should be able to spend a night or two outside without perishing.
Why do you take your puffy jacket, even if it’s 100 degrees outside?
Emergency sleeping bag to put inside your tent-like rain gear. Fire gear? Even if not cooking I always have a pot, like a canteen cup. Band aid first aid kits drive me nuts. Minimum is a bandage roll and some antiseptic. Military wound bandage is best.
why is your sawyer orange? Good choice with the neck knife, since you are in the US, you could also get one of these Kabars that have a kind of hilt that protects your hand from slipping when you do that downward pyschokiller grip.
She packs her whole house. You do realize you don’t need more then. A chocolate bar in 48 hours right.
I like my patagonia wind shirt in summer rather than a jacket. Other than that, most of my stuff is fairly similar. Sometimes a set of gardening type gloves because the scrub here is quite thick and often spikey if we're on disused tracks or going off track.
Im not asking this to be an ahole, would just like a roundabout answer, explanation as to why some people think its a big deal to thru hike the AT.....?
I LOVE this video, as most of my hikes are day hikes!
I carry pink plastic marking tape. Why because when hiking new trails or old trails but in a different season it helps you to return they way you came or when you took the wrong trail. Blazes are often missing at critical junctions or no longer visible. I just collect it on the way back.