HOW TO PACK A BACKPACK - Overnight Bushwalk/Hike
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- Опубликовано: 10 окт 2024
- We all want to be able to hike long and far and one of the keys to this is learning what and how to pack - in a way that works for you!
It's all about taking the right things and packing them in a smart way.
All packed into a 12kg weight, with a 55litre backpack capacity. lotsafreshair.com
UPDATE: We've all come a long way as a planet since this video was made and we're now much more conscious of single use plastics. Please check out my article on how I reduced the amount of ziploc bags and plastic when hiking here: lotsafreshair....
I feel a lot more comfortable after watching this. My first time hiking/camping!
Yay! That's why I make them.
You did such an amazing job. The only video I've seen that mentioned texture. Excellent job.
+omnicutmaster Thanks! Really appreciate your comment. It's nice when people pickup on the small detail like the texture stuff.
omnicutmaster yeah, I found that bit of info very useful. Also colors. I have different colored bags for my things, that makes it easy for others to find. Food in a Grey bag, clothes =green, first aid =red.
Im going backpacking with friends for the first time tomorrow, this video definitely helps. Thank you so much!
This is a top of the line backpacking video that I've been waiting for. If you want to pack super light the pack you briefcase for work and then go home after work.
Thanks for sharing your ideas. It's always good to see how people manage their gear. You have a really engaging way about how you present it all and it's empowering. I'd expect that a lot of uninitiated people might venture out inspired by your vid. Cheers!
Yay…! Thanks IntoTheWildOregon. So encouraging. I appreciate it. I've just shot the next series up in the Blue Mountains and will be bringing them out over 2014. Keep warm up there!
If you love this sort of stuff head over to furm_outdoors he's got some brilliant content
Thankyou this helped me so much for my first hike, now I’ve been hiking for 5 years and I don’t think I could’ve done it without you
Great to hear! You've made my day.
I started hiking a few months ago when I moved to TN from FL. I baby-carried my 2 yr. old. A good SOLID 35 lbs of wiggly all boy and on various elevations with my other two children. I am going on an overnight hiking trip for the first time this weekend with my friend. I am ecstatic that my pack is under 35 lbs (at 26 lbs to be exact). No kids either. I know there is no universal way of how much weight your pack should be. To each his/her own 😉. I would like to get lower once I become more experienced. Just makes the elevation gain a bit easier. Well, thanks for sharing! Happy trailing!!
This backpack is very similar to mine. I find that it's a little large for day hikes, but it's much more comfortable than my others--so I use it for everything. But when it's not full, it's a little limp, and the top doesn't attach well. So I blow up one of those cheap, inflatable camping pillows, and I stuff it in the pack to take up the extra space. It works great.
Hey Scott, That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing.
if you had a big enough dry bag you could just try to fill it with air and then do it up and it would fit the backpack perfectly and it would serve a purpose if you had all your gear inside it aswell
Great vids, pretty sure your the first Aussie I have come across on you tube, with in the Hiking / Outdoors community.
Great instructional vids, should be on tv.
I use a 75l pack for an overnight-er. Never thought that a 55l pack would do it. Now I know what to pack and consequently get myself a smaller pack. Thanks!
Thanks for making this video. Nice to see a local Aussie making material. Winmalee High
Nice to hear from local Blue Mts person!
I was expecting a croc to come flying behind you or somthing. What a great video and helped with a checklist I lost. Great stuff!!
Glad I could help Steve! OH and no crocs this far south in Australia.
Crocs only in QLD,NT and WA.
Getting ready for my own. I always warm up by watching your videos, to get into the mood.
Such a great video to watch. Thank you so much for being on you tube and sharing your experiences.
Awww, shucks - thanks Alan.
I pack alchol wipes to get rid of the sweat before i sleep as it makes you feel so much better. just a pack of 40 wipes if doing 1 night or 80 wipes if im doing more then one nights camping. Also toilet paper that breaks down easily if you are camping where there is no toilet there provided by national parks. Also i pack in something to start a fire easily, to do that i get cotton wool buds and put smother them in petroleum jelly roll them in a ball and place into little satchels. They start a small fire for cooking very easily.
+Daniel Raymond Another idea might be to carry a clean Chux cloth and just use a small amount of water or have a wash near a stream. Less waste to have to worry about and much lighter than carrying a whole packet of wipes. I'm struggling about the "40 wipes" for 1 day... :-D
Your pleasant attitude and enthusiasm made a very good video great. Thanks for the information. I love to watch different videos on the same thing. You can always learn a little something from all of them and use it to form your own style.
Got a lot of useful ideas and info out of this, somethings I liked with your kit, others I would leave out, but everyone has different preferences. Great video!
T1024B Thanks!
Love your video's. They're very simple and straight forward, and I find the information you give to others very good and informative, plus your overall excitement about the outdoors is really infectious, I love it. For my own situations, I recently decided to add a Sol "breathable" Emergency Bivy to my day and multi day packs, along with a wool blanket, (or light sleeping bag), and a light tarp, just in case I'm forced to stay overnight for some unknown situation. I live in Canada and exposure to cold and wet weather conditions is always a concern. Keep up the good work. Cheers Ralph
Thanks Ralph (or is it Patricia?) - I can understand the need for extra layers in Canada!
Oh my god I have watched several of your videos now and every time I feel like I have learnt something, I wish I knew your secret on how you are just so down to earth and just plain out awesome. Keep on keeping on please, cannot wait for your new videos!
Shucks, thanks Zachary. Glad you found them helpful.
If you love this sort of stuff head over to furm_outdoors he's got some brilliant content
Thanks for the tip, packing tent, sleeping bag and mat upright, you totally solved my problem
Interesting video. Just one thing though. It's vital that your first aid kit be readily accessible, so it should always be kept at the top of your pack.
Hi Jublywubly,Thanks for stop pig by. You'll find my thoughts and reasoning on this concept way down in the earlier comments of this video AND in the new How to Pack for a Day Hike video. Cheers!
My mate carried an egg for 2 day's on a hike in Tassie, haha he was not very popular when he pulled it out for a "luxury breakfast" on morning #3
Ooo - how jealous!
Thanks for all the Videos, makes Backpacking and hiking so much easier for me now :) Especially since i'm in the UK. Cheers
No problem Kyle. Thanks for stopping by! Glad it helps.
Thanks Karl - glad you liked it... looks like playing beach cricket as a kid paid off.
First aid gloves in film can... You're the first I've seen with that little gem!! Great idea!! Thanks for the video!
Thanks Ian. Each to his own - my philosophy is all about people finding out what works for them. I find that if I put the water lower down and close to my back, it gets warm against my body heat. Your theory is sound though, about heavier items low and close to the small of your back.
This was awesome, especially for woman!!! Thanks for not being shy about taking things that you may not "need"!!!
I'm doing a Duke of Ed award and my mentor actually recommended some of your videos! I was pleasantly surprised by the lovely content! Thanks for making this amazing video! Xx
Awww, thanks so much +21! At The Fall Out of MRC - Which are you currently doing? Bronze, Silver or Gold?
Lotsafreshair Starting up my silver! Going on the practise trip in a weeks time and hopefully the weather stays nice 😂😂 lovely Irish weather
Thanks for your video! My wife and I are planning to do the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail soon. We just posted a vlog about our prep on our channel. I am going to Everest Base Camp later this year. I will be climbing some mountains in the Rockies this summer. Appreciate your videos!
Thanks - all the best for your adventures.
I like your Aussie accent :)
I think I'm a backpacking snob. I have a huge sleeping bag, huge mat, a pillow...they won't even come CLOSE to fitting inside. They all have to be hung. I brought canned food, a bunch of water. My first trip was 3 miles (4.8 km), 2500 ft(762 m) of elevation. It was kinda tough, I had to rest once, although right at the end. Maybe as I get more sophisticated, I'll bring smaller stuff.
Thanks for the video!
+ItsAllAboutGuitar Glad you liked the vid IAAG, you're right though... it's about finding what works for you... and if a heavier pack with stuff hanging off works... then keep doing it. :-)
+ItsAllAboutGuitar I just arrived in Australia a bit more than a month ago. Now while watching the video I didn't even notice the Aussie accent! I'm not a native English speaker, but I think I really like the way Aussies speak.
+Lotsafreshair Great video! I'm heading to the Wall of Jerusalem in a few days, and this video helps a lot!
Yuan Yu T You'll love the Walls of J... amazing spot. Solomons Jewels with all the water running underground is delightful to just sit and 'listen' in.
Loving your videos and your laid back style :) Also the tips about dealing with your period on a hike have been really helpful for me! You're fantastic! Thanks!
Awww, thanks so much +Sage K - Have you checked out the blog? There's lots more info and tips on that sort of thing over there lotsafreshair.com
Thanks for a great video and the tip about the hot water bottle should come in handy.
Especially good in super chilly nights!
your videos are helping a lot, i'm about to take my first camping trip/ camping alone.
Good luck!
thank you :)
I'm going hinking 3 days with my english class
+Selma Jensen for the First rime
Great video, i use the same packing method pretty much. One thing about the pack i might suggest, as soon as I discovered the eberlestock "destroyer" pack I couldnt give them my money fast enough. Its top loading or front loading and there is a diaphragm inside that can divide the inside space into a top and bottom separation. It really took a lot of effort out getting packed up.
Hi, Thanks for the video, my wife thinks her pack has a lot of stuff, you did awesome, be safe and enjoy Gods beautiful outdoors!
Thanks more than I can say, I’m finally off on my first Alpine overnighter next weekend, I seemed to have done ok on the contents but your great packing demo was invaluable... You have a new subscriber, ps. I am 57 and very excited 🏕🏕🥾🥾🧦🧦😎
Thanks Julie! There's a few more recent versions of how to pack videos, like this one: ruclips.net/video/odmTxdp3CVg/видео.html that I hope you find helpful too.
I really enjoy your videos and have gotten some great tips from you. I am getting ready to go on my first solo overnight trip. I am just waiting for spring to come. I'm in the US..upper midwest.
Oh that's great news! Glad you've found them helpful. Thanks for letting me know.
oc6088 , pack light. Water, Food, light sources, sleep set up, cooking source, clothing.
Thanks for the Help, I am doing a two day hike with some people from school In a while.
Great. Thanks +Fluber 64 - I hope you found some helpful tips in there.
Thanks for a helpful video. I'm interested to see the videos about your cooker and tent that you referred to, when you're ready.
i will go for my first long term hiking with backpack.. you helped me alot- thank you so much
This lady is like an angel lol. Such a sweetheart!
Great stuff! It looks like i'm on the right track to packing well. I use a 45 ltr. Yukon Outfitters El Capitan dry pack, but my stuff is similar to that which you carry. Thanks so much for sharing.
Just discovering your channel. Great videos and lots of fun to watch. Thank you - NS Canada
Glad you found me!
Nice video! Good spot (stream and all)! Now I am strongly feeling like going on a trek or something... Cheers from India!
Hi Beef, thanks for your comment. In terms of fast action for lifesaving situations, I've given this some thought. I could only think of 4 key areas: 1) Arterial Bleed 2) Stabilising neck/head for suspected spinal injury 3) CPR/EAR or 4) Clearing airway/recovery position that need immediate action... and all of these are done with your hands. (nb: my gloves + EAR mask are in the top pocket). I'm thinking that everything else can wait the 20 seconds that it takes to get to the kit in the bag.
this helped me on my first Scout hike thx
Great to hear!
Thanks for the tricks and tips, I was really worst in pack my bag before going anywhere..
Glad you found it helpful.
I really enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing! Would love to see your first aid kit and safety gear, if you do decide to make them.
Ah, yep... it's on the list!
I'm very impressed your gear and food for a week can fit in a 55L bag, mine is 75L, and find it a little snug on 4-5 day trips. I'm sure though there are some bulkier things I could cut out or pack differently (why I'm here looking for ideas, actually!) The one thing I'd change/disagree with in this video is how early you put your rain gear in the bag. It really sucks having to unpack half your pack if it starts to rain. I put the pack cover and my rain coat in the top pouch of my bag for easy access.
+Jorie Outdoors Yep, it's all about finding what works for you Jorie. If it looks like rain in the morning when I'm packing, I'm probably more likely to put it closer to the top and I don't use a packcover (I find them annoying and useless some times), I simply line my back inside instead.
Probably the best packing video I’ve seen
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
Great vid - esp for us Down-Under. Taking the right things and packing smart. We don't have bears here and you're right re the big knife. Water tho' is top of the pack due to heat here - I recently bought the Sawyer Squeeze filter - check this out from High Water Filters (arrived in oz 3-4 weeks). In a lot of States here, the weather can be very predictable so packing smart is the right approach (eg raincoat in summer goes low for us in WA). Keep going with the videos..
Hello,if you put outside your biggest first 3 things you can carry all than in 30 liter pack. Then there is no need to close all the hols,you just have to put them nice in order ,fold the jacket and clothes nice in a small zip bag and put your things in a square boxes you can make so much space. That is my experience because I go with my small son so I carry more food and clothes. Plus we go with our bike so we carry all the tools in one bag. Thanks
Thanks +viktor kelic that's great you've found a way that works for you. However, as I mentioned in the video, I don't recommend hanging anything on the outside of your pack as it can get easily damaged, especially when walking off-trail. I often see small pieces of foam mat that has rubbed or broken off people's packs this way. Unfortunately, it can hurt the wildlife and also doesn't look that great in the wilderness. All the best - keep doing what works for you! :-)
Great vid! The best on this subject. Can't wait for my trip this weekend
I'd recommend labelling your first aid kit and putting a cross or some symbol on it in case you become unconscious someone else can locate it out of your rucksack for you without faffing around too much
No worries! Glad you found it helpful.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for a great video!
Glad you found it helpful.
Nicely done ... though I kept looking behind you hoping some crock wouldn't suddenly appear .... Cheers from Hawaii.
Thanks Mikp2. Glad you liked it. It was shot in a top secret location near Sydney... not inside a National Park. It's one of those spots that locals know about and kinda keep to themselves, sorry.
You started off right on with the MacPac. Still got my Ascent from when they first came out, ok that dates me lol. But seriously had it repaired from new after ten years heavy use from serious Trekking all over NZ and Nepal over 5000m been round the world multiple times and is full of gear not 2 m away while I write this. BTW the repair was done under warranty and after ten years of use that made me only convinced of the quality and service. Matter of fact I might just review this pack LOL! Love the Aussie bush. Sydney Bush walkers eh?
Yep - Ah... gotta love the old Macpacs, eh? Bomb proof. Yep - Sydney Bush Walkers Club. sbw.org.au.
Spent loads of time in the Blue Mountains, climbing mainly but also canyoning etc.
You can also use a light hammock and it is much lighter than a tent and mat
That's right +Sam Marid - there's also even simpler ways such as a bivvy bag or just going superlight under a fly only and ground sheet combo... many ways and approaches... what's good is that everyone can test and find what works for them. Thanks for stopping by!
Very helpful! How much clothing do you recommend packing for an extended hike? Do I pack changes for everything for each day or does packing just depend on how stinky I want to be?
Love the jingle in the beginning of your vids too!
This is a very well done instructional video, you have earned a subscriber.
Hmmm, it would depend on the season / temperature and where I'm going. But in very broad, general terms - a 3 day/2 night trip would be around 14kgs. If I need extra warm clothes, or ropes for vertical access or if in the middle of Summer - I'd take more water and the pack would be heavier.
Thanks Phillip. I work on the theory that I tell everyone in my party where it is in my pack and then on the concept that you 'never see and Ambo run'. A PLB shouldn't be set off in haste, before a full assessment of a situation is done. But it's just my theory...
Great job! Great video! Though style does play into it there IS a right and wrong way to pack a backpack in terms of weight distribution and placement of items that you would need quick access to( i. e. first aid kit, rain jacket.). You have some really good ideas and I'll be stealing them. Thanks.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Its the food that adds the weight and takes up the space, isn't it.
Thanks Sophia! Sadly, my video files for the drinking water segment were corrupt when I got back to the edit suite. I will need to shoot this again.
Preparing for overnight hiking in Turkey. Thanks for the tips.
Glad it helped!
Hi, Nice location you have there.
I would pack the PLB somewhere more accessible and not jammed down inside the pack near the bottom.
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If you are sleeping without a mat in cold weather, comfort aside you lose a large percentage of your body heat through the ground. Adding a foam mat or thermarest creates a buffer to prevent loss of heat through the ground.
It also reduces the amount of layers you might need to wear to sleep, increases the effectiveness of your sleeping bag at very little increase in weight (sleeping mats are as little as 200 grams).
I just eat a lot of beans and fart myself warm.
Great video, Always nice to see more women unafraid to get out in the wild..
Glad you enjoy the channel. Thanks for stopping by.
So helpful and inspiring - THANK YOU !
Oh thanks so much!
Very informative video for the beginners like me. Thanks heaps.
Glad it was helpful!
Putting the Locator beacon in your ruck sack seems like a bad idea. If you fall into the water and need to detach your bag to swim, become so injured you cannot remove or access your pack ect. I know it's a pain to keep it in a pocket, but it's a bigger pain to try and access your ruck with two fractured arms and a broken back.
Interesting comment +Fenrir and one that people would need to consider for themselves. Mine is so large that it's simply unviable to do this, however there are some great and much smaller ones on the market these days... Hmmm, might need to upgrade! Thanks for stopping by.
Lotsafreshair You can probably find a belt attachment or case simply enough. Stops you looking goofy with huge pockets lol.
But definitely something to consider with purchasing a new beacon.
Wow, that's a worst case scenario. Now would I be able to activate it on my belt with 2 broken arms? In my pack I could probably get it out and activate it with my feet. :-P
xpusostomos It would be a rare situation to have such injuries yes. However losing your rucksack by having to ditch it after falling in deep water is much more realistic. Alot of people just to take walks down rivers or by lakes. Its not unfeasible for a person to trip into the water and be dragged down and having to remove the rucksack.
All just more reasons not to walk alone it sounds! It all comes down to how you do your risk assessments. These are usually based upon the LIKELYHOOD of something happening and the CONSEQUENCES charted on a table, with appropriate counters.
Strong water bladders are always a good idea! However, for me, I don't want the extra weight or bulk of carrying water pumps - generally speaking - where I walk in Australia I can drink straight from the streams. If I do need to treat the water, I use alternative methods of either boiling or dropping in a tab... or both if it's super dodgy! Thanks for your comment.
I just brought my school backpack when I was backpacking for 2 days.. I had a jacket, 3 clothes, poncho, ropes, knives, lighter, and light.. And I filled the space with food.. And bottles of water in the pockets.. We made a tent with ponchos, find a food in the jungle.. That was very fun..
+Telo GodogTV Yeah I'm going on a 1 night walk this weekend and I'm taking a 25 litre backpack LOL just to see if I can. So I laughed when she said a 55 litre was small :-)
+RaChElRoBiNsOn1555 Trust me, I've just been out on a walk with someone who was carrying an 80litre pack. Crazy. The smallest I've taken is 30litre. Love to hear your packing list... full tent or fly or hammock? Weight of sleeping bag... which season? How much water? What food? "She" says, 'The smaller the better!' Have a great trip.
+Lotsafreshair 80 OMG what a taught guy! I'm in NZ so it's probably a bit colder than Australia but at least I don't have to worry about snakes and spiders LOL. I'm taking a bivi bag instead of a tent and a micro sleeping bag just with a extra sleeping bag liner, no sleeping roll right now but this may change by 2moz :-) I've done this tramp a few times all ready some I know there are a few river crossings so I won't need to take that much water I've got a uv water purifier just in case but water is fine to drink anyway so I'll just take a bottle. :-) I got these ready awesome meals from the army store called xmre meals there not dehydrated but there vacuum sealed. So yeah hopefully I'll survive :-) Thanks for the video it was helpful I love to see what other people r doing.
+Lotsafreshair And I'd love to know where u got the 1kg tent? :-)
Sure... that one was an Easton Kilo 2P that I bought from a retailer here in Sydney, but you can get them online. I've sinced moved on from this one and am using a Macpac Sololight which is 1.1-1.25kgs and you can buy from them online.
I don't think that you need a whistle to attract attention :P since you look like a really down to earth chick :] Great quick overview of gear used, although I'm not a tent and "crocs" lover. However I do like how you chose the essential stuff (without hoarding) and got into comfortable weight zone without compromising safety and comfort. Also like the etrex-compass-map combination. One thing I would add to your kit is a bushcraft knife for wood processing or maybe it's just a guys thing? I wish you many happy hikes/trails.
Thanks Bak87… Yep, both myself and all my Aussie male and female hiking buddies can't understand why (mostly) American hikers seem to be attached to taking big knives into the bush. Most of us just carry a small Swiss Army knives for cutting up the cheese for happy hour! But then… whatever works for you! Thanks for stopping by.
what about using trash bag to cover up all your gear, before you put all those things in a rucksack?.. seems like you got a lot of good gear. and this is very helpful video, thanks,
Great work, look forward to more videos, where did you make this video?
Shucks! Thanks Sneaky :-) Glad you like them. I'm getting ready to shoot the next lot real soon.
I have a Sierra Designs Flash 2 the I strap to the outside bottom of my Osprey Atmos 65, saves me a ton of space. Then I use my sleeping bag in eVent dry sack as the pack foundation. After that, the order of things doesnt much matter.
Thanks Sailspirit99. Glad you like them.
Awesome video! Thank you for some great ideas. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Lovely video and awesome bits of information. 6:33 good catch!
Love this, thank you! You should really audition for the show "Naked and Afraid"!
I liked your 1st sentence( not an ultralight person). there's some validity to it ,but when it comes to creature comforts, its all about what makes your experience enjoyable. I will be looking to purchase a new sleeping pad in the near future as my old self inflator has seen its end of days. Do you have any experience with the newer ultralight inflatable air mattresses? they look amazing but also look rather fragile.and as they are expensive i would prefer something like that to last and stay inflated. cheers Gizmo
They're actually a whole lot tougher than they look!... thankfully! I've had several different brands over the years and am currently using this: www.wildearth.com.au/buy/thermarest-neoair-xlite-ultralight-hiking-mattress/6073 but it is quite exxey. The Sea to Summit mats (with all the dimples in it) are excellent too.
I use no tent (if I'm not going to the bare mountainst without woods, of course) - only a good tarp. Often is a tarp better - you have not so much humidity in your shelter, no soaked sleeping bag etc. with air humidity. In the tarp the draught is permanently drying the things. Tarp is of course lighter and can be hung quiet everywhere - on such places, where the tent is impossible to built. Greetings and wish you many years of sleeping in the wild.
deodrant is a must ,nice vid.
Ha, too funny... I don't bother with deodorant these days... I just stay stinky and lighten the load :-)
Got a lot of help from your lovely video, Thanks!
Now I want to go on little day trip for the first time.
Good stuff! Lots of useful information packed into this video
+OutdoorMaster Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Glad you enjoyed it.
one thing I don't understand that hikers carry is the sleeping mat. I was in the Marines for more than 11 years and they issued us a sleeping pad but I never actually used it. though most of the time I slept on a cot there were deployments that I slept directly on the ground usually inside a 2 person tent. I only used the sleeping bag on the tent floor directly on the ground no sleeping pad or mat
Hola Satafranz! Thanks for your comments and question. I don't feel the need to carry a survival knife as I don't have anything to use it for. I do have a very small and light swiss army knife (5cm blade), but I don't use it very often. I can't think what I would use a larger/survival knife for.
What I think you should do is Have your emergency stuff at the very top of your bag. This may contain the following: First aid kit, Rain Jacket, Flare If you have one (I always take one) and Personal Locator You may also put in there a Map.
Everyone is different... still haven't quite figured out why it's the blokes who feel the need to tell me what I should do. Bwahahaha.
Lotsafreshair yet I understand that but it helps me the most and it's a idea.
What a pleasure to see your video. Thank you.
Thanks Keith.
Thanks for making such a nice video, very well done and it helped.
Looks great. Very professional and informative!
Question why did u put your coat on the bottom
Ik u live in a warmer country I think but still
I'm an explorer and always always put the coat on the top or somewhere easy to access in emergency
+Gabe dah dawg Lmao Yes, I live in Australia with a diverse range of temperatures. If rain is forecast I would probably put the coat closer to the top.
Gabe dah dawg Lmao I live in england and i have lernt from hiking alot to keep the coat at the very top or wear it
Lady you got more stuff in that bag then I had in my apartment haha