
What I've Learned about Backpacking
5 videos
Updated 10 months ago
My experiences & recommendations about all things related to backpacking
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My First Essential Gear Purchases - Take It Day By Day
Take It Day By DayTake It Day By Day - I have done several hikes and am in need of some new gear, if I am going to take my plan a step further and do a multi-day hike. This is not a review of all my gear. Just an overview of the main items I really had to replace if I was going to do a real backpacking trip (and a couple of other small things I got as gifts recently). I will do a more detailed review of everything in future videos. "Andake 780g" Ultralight Tent" - $99 (Mine cost $75 because it had a couple of small visual defects) https://www.amazon.com/Andake-Double-... "Sawyer Squeeze" Water Filter - $30: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sawyer-Pro... "Granite Gear Crown 2 - 60 liter" Backpack "Altra Lone Peak 3.5" Trail Runner Shoes "Kelty Cosmic Down 20" Sleeping Bag7 views -
Organizing Supplies for a Multi-Day Hike (Preparing to load your backpack)
Take It Day By DayTake It Day By Day - What I've Learned About Backpacking - How to gather everything you need for a multi-day hike and organize it, so it is ready to be packed in your backpack. Organizing Supplies for a Multi-Day Hike (Preparing to load your backpack).21 views -
Loading Your Backpack for a Multi-Day Hike
Take It Day By DayTake It Day By Day - What I've Learned About Backpacking - How to load your backpack efficiently, so it is weighted properly, and you have access to the things you need when you need them. Loading Your Backpack for a Multi-Day Hike.17 views -
How I Saved 2 Lbs. of Pack Weight on My Last Hike
Take It Day By DayTake It Day By Day - What I've Learned About Backpacking - I loaded my pack and realized I had quite a few small items I didn't REALLY need, so I left them at home. What did I leave, and how did I decide what to leave? How I Saved 2 Lbs. of Pack Weight on My Last Hike.22 views 2 comments -
Ouachita Trail 2019 - Food Preparation
Take It Day By DayTake It Day By Day - I am getting all my food together for my 9-day completion of the Ouachita Trail in Arkansas13 views