Backpacking Basics: Everything You Need To Know To Start Backpacking
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Date: 2020-08-18
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Comments and reviews: 9
Loki
WHAT AN AMAZINGLY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. thank you so much for doing this. I've never been proper hiking except for with the army cadets (You guys call it JROTC I believe) in my younger years and regular camping just isn't doing it for me anymore, so I'm interested in this kind of adventure. I feel much better now with all the useful info you've provided. Here in Australia we don't have to worry about the bears at least. What kind of distance would be a good start you think, just to learn and work out the kit n stuff. I'm thinking around 20kms over 2 days?
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WHAT AN AMAZINGLY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. thank you so much for doing this. I've never been proper hiking except for with the army cadets (You guys call it JROTC I believe) in my younger years and regular camping just isn't doing it for me anymore, so I'm interested in this kind of adventure. I feel much better now with all the useful info you've provided. Here in Australia we don't have to worry about the bears at least. What kind of distance would be a good start you think, just to learn and work out the kit n stuff. I'm thinking around 20kms over 2 days?
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Mike
Greetings and salutations from the desert southwest. Quite a video you've put together here. I AM enjoying it. I've been a hammock camper for many years now and my biggest complaint is there aren't enough trees in the desert. so, I hit the mountains. They're much prettier anyway. Read Derek Hansen's book(s) and get yourself a Hennessy. Use the size comparison chart they offer to zero in the hammock designed to fit your size and weight. And once you have the proper set-up, you'll love it. I promise. Especially in winter!
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Greetings and salutations from the desert southwest. Quite a video you've put together here. I AM enjoying it. I've been a hammock camper for many years now and my biggest complaint is there aren't enough trees in the desert. so, I hit the mountains. They're much prettier anyway. Read Derek Hansen's book(s) and get yourself a Hennessy. Use the size comparison chart they offer to zero in the hammock designed to fit your size and weight. And once you have the proper set-up, you'll love it. I promise. Especially in winter!
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Shelley
A good thing to do with mosquito bite his spit on it and rub it in or lick it and leave it for half a minute it will stop itching. But if you're swarmed with mosquitoes good luck with that LOL. Quarter cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, 16 drops of lavender oil, 4 tablespoons of pure vanilla plus water to equal 16 ounces total including. See if it works it works on everything I've ever tried it on sprayed on your clothes all natural and amazing thank you for sharing all of your knowledge I love it
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A good thing to do with mosquito bite his spit on it and rub it in or lick it and leave it for half a minute it will stop itching. But if you're swarmed with mosquitoes good luck with that LOL. Quarter cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, 16 drops of lavender oil, 4 tablespoons of pure vanilla plus water to equal 16 ounces total including. See if it works it works on everything I've ever tried it on sprayed on your clothes all natural and amazing thank you for sharing all of your knowledge I love it
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Lhasa
As Flannery O'Connor Put It.
WoW Wheee.
Thank You So Very Very Much.
That is a lot of work in giving us a starting point for our own R&D.
Brands, testing, pro's & cons, textiles & materials, product characteristics, costs, aesthetics, practicality and common sense,
triage, environmental conditions, wild life, safety, recording & editing, techy stuff & electronics.
You didn't miss a thang.
Thank Yous so so much.
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As Flannery O'Connor Put It.
WoW Wheee.
Thank You So Very Very Much.
That is a lot of work in giving us a starting point for our own R&D.
Brands, testing, pro's & cons, textiles & materials, product characteristics, costs, aesthetics, practicality and common sense,
triage, environmental conditions, wild life, safety, recording & editing, techy stuff & electronics.
You didn't miss a thang.
Thank Yous so so much.
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Haze1434
29: 31 - One more note on Down vs Synthetic sleeping bags; Down isn't Vegan. So if you're Vegan, or wish to avoid animal-based products, you'll need to go Synthetic.
43: 40 - Don't bother with a 'patch kit'. Just carry some Duct Tape/Gorilla Tape, rolled up really small. Does the job excellently, in a fraction of the time, and can be used for many other things too.
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29: 31 - One more note on Down vs Synthetic sleeping bags; Down isn't Vegan. So if you're Vegan, or wish to avoid animal-based products, you'll need to go Synthetic.
43: 40 - Don't bother with a 'patch kit'. Just carry some Duct Tape/Gorilla Tape, rolled up really small. Does the job excellently, in a fraction of the time, and can be used for many other things too.
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Ben
A tip for you Americans
If you are unsure about the safety of a product or chemical, look if it's sold in the EU.
We have tighter regulations for everything.
The most famous example is food, where EU only accepts ingredients that are proven to be safe, while in the US accepts everything that isn't proven to be unsafe. An ocean of difference.
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A tip for you Americans
If you are unsure about the safety of a product or chemical, look if it's sold in the EU.
We have tighter regulations for everything.
The most famous example is food, where EU only accepts ingredients that are proven to be safe, while in the US accepts everything that isn't proven to be unsafe. An ocean of difference.
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Josh
Just wanted to say how helpful this video was for me! I've been away from the outdoors for a while and backpacking is something I have decided I wanted to do. Watching your video has helped tremendously in getting me aimed in a better direction and probably saved me a few unnecessary purchases! Hats off
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Just wanted to say how helpful this video was for me! I've been away from the outdoors for a while and backpacking is something I have decided I wanted to do. Watching your video has helped tremendously in getting me aimed in a better direction and probably saved me a few unnecessary purchases! Hats off
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Jennifer
Thanks for this amazing compilation of hiking info! So many questions were answered but I have 2 more questions:
1) What do you do if you hear an animal sniffing around your tent (and you're not sure what it is?
2) How do you cut your toenails on the trail?
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Thanks for this amazing compilation of hiking info! So many questions were answered but I have 2 more questions:
1) What do you do if you hear an animal sniffing around your tent (and you're not sure what it is?
2) How do you cut your toenails on the trail?
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Fit
Wow, this awesome! I'm new to backpacking and just 18 minutes in and I'm already learning a lot of good info! Thanks for putting this comprehensive video together for noobs like me. Looking forward to watching the rest in the next few days! :)
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Wow, this awesome! I'm new to backpacking and just 18 minutes in and I'm already learning a lot of good info! Thanks for putting this comprehensive video together for noobs like me. Looking forward to watching the rest in the next few days! :)
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