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@Trevor.Morrice 51 минут бұрын
Also every thruhiker doesn't use a stuff sack
@twinky6755 3 сағат бұрын
I’m sorry but hearing that people just stuff their sleeping bag in their pack raw is so cursed
@nickweiskopf3833 6 сағат бұрын
pack liner
@user-ht2ym4ez6s 9 сағат бұрын
I have a waterproof pack and also have a pack liner that I stuff the bag and stuff extra socks and underwear in the sleeping bag then the liner gets folded and the rest goes on top. There is more than one way to keep the bag safe
@sophieisabelle3762 10 сағат бұрын
The only 'big' folks I've seen do this (and i watch a lot of backpacking influencers) a) use a waterproof pack liner, and/or a pack that is super waterproof b) specifically talk about the importance of keeping down dry. Also this was super condescending.
@Aline_ArtStudio 10 сағат бұрын
Same! I mean, as long as you are not getting the sleeping bag wet, it shouldn't matter how you store it. I didn't like that she said it was wrong; it was just another way to do it.
@wheresmysail 11 сағат бұрын
Your attitude kinda sucks. I'm sure your advice is useful but your tone is just unpleasant. You don't have to be rude about people jeez.
@993ts 17 сағат бұрын
A compression sack is not efficient as far as volume is concerned.
@TheSuitedEngineer 18 сағат бұрын
I always wear my dress shoes hiking. Now I feel like I might be the craziest. 😬
@neillcoetzer9133 Күн бұрын
I mean for all of the reasons mentioned ai sometimes prefer keeping it in my pack for exactly those reasons. Granted i have a suspicion the type of terrain I go camping in is quite different from what I've seen in this short. I camp in south africa. Specofocally western cape mountain region. Which is either super dry or pissing with rain. So keeping it in your pack, especially if its waterproof is useful. Then about the bags veing fragile. Yes. They are. As i have learned the hard way. We have a lot of jagged rock formations, and likewise the foliage there tends to be short, hard, and woody, so theres a real non zero chance of messing up your bag just by getting it snagged on some rough / thorny plants Also it depends on length of time youre going out for. If its a weekend trip its way easier to toss your bag in the backpack and still fit the supplies (that being said i run a 88L backpack. So there is ample space) Having it in the bag has the added benefit of keeping the center of gravity close to your back. So you don't have to work as hard to maintain balance and its easier on your back Tl;dr just do what works for you in the environments you go into
@stanjohnson7754 Күн бұрын
I biked this as a 16 year old, and still have great memories of it, 30 years later. We took 4 days, and loved it (except for biking through the sandy patches; no one enjoyed that).
@megintheforestoutdoors 6 сағат бұрын
The sand was so unfun! Glad you still have fond memories. I think 4 days is great because you can really enjoy everything and stop at all the side trips along the way!
@wandering_not_lost Күн бұрын
And if you are overweight, shed some pounds before your hike. I’ve lost ten kilos recently so I’m carrying my 8 kilo backpack for free!
@megintheforestoutdoors Күн бұрын
Wow! That's great! Congrats.
@MsBELLE7 2 күн бұрын
So....do what they do, just add an extra bag around the sleeping bag before you put it into your big bag.......
@twinky6755 3 сағат бұрын
Literally yes Edit: wait hold on we’re you talking about loose sleeping bags or compact sleeping bags?
@madisonmurdock3630 2 күн бұрын
I stuff mine right into backpack into my pack liner, the stuff sacks are heavier and useless and less space smart. A little bold to be calling it dumb advice just because you do it differently.
@CanCanHikes 2 күн бұрын
Same
@sdivin67 3 күн бұрын
I can't sleep on the ground anymore. I've got a damaged spine, so my sleep gear is a hammock, but thankfully, they can be compressed down like this.
@frida_173uhl4 Күн бұрын
...and you don't use a sleeping bag or quilt IN the hammock?
@megintheforestoutdoors Күн бұрын
Good to know! Do you just add your hammock setup to your sleeping bag compression sack or something different?
@Kixcomments 3 күн бұрын
Calling me honey made me feel condescended upon. Please don't do it
@timeluster 2 күн бұрын
Honey can be a nice nickname, but here it sounds derogatory. It's become a term for dumb and naïve.
@DM-ur8vc 2 күн бұрын
Do you put your sleeping bag in loose? No - then it doesn't apply to you, does it.
@DM-ur8vc 2 күн бұрын
@@timeluster Get a grip. Don't be so delicate.
@Kixcomments 2 күн бұрын
@@DM-ur8vc sure, honey
@phukyoutube9463 3 күн бұрын
Hard to listen to you with that haircut
@ImARealCat Күн бұрын
Then maybe you should close your eyes? Wtf is this comment? 😅
@megintheforestoutdoors Күн бұрын
Then don't. Thanks for watching!
@CXonthefly 3 күн бұрын
Lots of people have waterproof bags these days and also usually the stuff sacks aren't waterproof I mean they do help with the compression but usually there's also compression bags on the backpack straps too so just put like a puffy in between the sleeping bag and your other stuff and it'll be all right and you're saving weight
@theweightofmountains 3 күн бұрын
Hike your own hike
@Tannk42 4 күн бұрын
Self described "expert", hella humble.
@Tannk42 4 күн бұрын
BACK IN MY DAY.... Let people do and suggest what they like. I thru hiked the AT in 90 days and often DID NOT use my stuff sack because its far more space efficient to use the sleeping bag to fill in empty spaces around rigid objects that dont fill the space well... You're not right in your opinion any more than anyone else is.
@9mil848 4 күн бұрын
I rock a: - 1kg carbon carrying frame -a tough 60 lt dry bag(thorn proof) -2 waterproof side pouches for tent and rain gear. Never worry about rain,mud or snow.
@YOURMOM-mu2yv 5 күн бұрын
Oh no!!! the sack weighs .000000001 grams therefore ruining the ultra light setup there’s no possible way I could grow stronger legs
@JamesPanning 5 күн бұрын
I’ve never seen an outdoor influencer say you should put insulation in your pack without a liner. Ever.
@jenniferh.2150 Күн бұрын
I follow loads of them and have never seen this either. Another TikTok liar for hire.
@graceraven3423 Күн бұрын
I seen a bunch of my favorite hiking KZbinrs put their sleeping bag directly in their backpack, Miranda goes outside is one of them
@jenniferh.2150 23 сағат бұрын
@@graceraven3423 She started her channel like 2 and half years ago. I’d hardly consider seasoned at giving hiking advice.
@Kactoily 5 күн бұрын
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@wadly312 5 күн бұрын
Yes yes yes! Compression dry bag for my sleeping bag is a must. Not to mention I don’t want a sharp object ripping my $$$ bag even if it is all in a pack liner!! Safety first team.
@AprilAdventuring 6 күн бұрын
What about the good old Tevas and Darn Tough socks combo?! 😂 These were all too accurate hahaha
@megintheforestoutdoors Күн бұрын
Shhhhh...don't ruin part two! 😅
@AprilAdventuring 6 күн бұрын
Holy!! You could be a professional sleeping bag squisher! I'm a stuff sack proponent, but never get mine that tiny 🤯
@AprilAdventuring 6 күн бұрын
I'm beyond impressed with how many adventures your little one has been on! And kudos to you for bringing her. I might steal that white noise machine idea for myself 😂
@megintheforestoutdoors Күн бұрын
Honestly, the white noise thing is a game changer for us just as much as it keeps our kiddo from hearing outside noise. 😅
@MapoosiSmells 6 күн бұрын
My sleeping bag can squash like that!!!!!!!
@thehunter6088 7 күн бұрын
How tf you compress it so much 😭
@a.s.j.g6229 7 күн бұрын
We do this in the British army, we put our sleeping bag in our bivy bags and stuff that into the bottom of our rucksack, then gooseneck the top.
@gevattertod6650 4 күн бұрын
Same in the german army
@Niriixa 7 күн бұрын
We always have our sleeping bags in their sacks, but I didn't know you could compress them even more by sitting on the sacks..! Really cool.
@RussErwin-es5th 7 күн бұрын
Balls
@xialivluleli64b 7 күн бұрын
Sorry but just use a pack liner and twist it after you have finished your "keep it dry stuff" or just use a waterproof backpack and stuff sacks for the wet stuff eg. your tent or bivi
@noam242 10 күн бұрын
The first one is literally the boots i have left from my service and now use because im too cheap to buy a normal pair of boots😂
@megintheforestoutdoors 9 күн бұрын
😆
@ninjaknight-jn9ky 10 күн бұрын
... I wear tennis shoes half the time. Unless I gotta go fast then my dacade old pair of timberlands. My trail runners were fun but I destroyed them in a week because I decided to slide down the side of mt jefferson in them returned them because my boots would've taken that and proceed to not buy trailrunners again for 8ish years my altras seem to be holding up well but could be better wish they made short top boots. Because the lack of leather is annoying the tops are splitting. Also who takes canned food backpacking.
@megintheforestoutdoors 9 күн бұрын
This is meant to be humor, 😆but now I have more shoes to cover! The do make short top boots, they are called hiking shoes and you can get them in leather.
@marukana_saha 11 күн бұрын
_Marvelous country's splendor._
@megintheforestoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Thank you
@trailvoyant 11 күн бұрын
Whew! Dodged a bullet in my trail runners. Now I'm anxious for pt. 2...😬🤞
@megintheforestoutdoors 11 күн бұрын
Lol...no one is safe...
@joshwilliams3510 13 күн бұрын
We'll be there September 23-27 and in the park on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Will the parking on Bear Lake Road still be that crazy on those dates?
@megintheforestoutdoors 12 күн бұрын
This is a tough time of year because fall colors could easily be in full swing. When fall colors are full-out people FLOCK to the park. BUT, given that the days are shorter and you're visiting during the week, you can likely push your start time to be a little bit later (my gut is telling me 6:30-8 am for Bear Lake, but I can't make any promises on the later end of that timeframe). Glacier Gorge Trailhead just doesn't have that many spots, so I'd arrive earlier there if you want to park there. 3 am is unnecessary that time of year - it's that early because of the rock climbers and their season is mostly wrapped up by late September, but 6 am wouldn't be out of the question. I know that's not exact, but I hope that's at least a little helpful for planning. Wednesday will certainly be the quietest day so I would plan to do the most crowded thing on your itinerary that day!
@user-yt4xw5ul7p 13 күн бұрын
Nice video 😊
@iliveinthewoods 14 күн бұрын
Really good information. 👍 👏
@megintheforestoutdoors 14 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@BaltistaniBoys 16 күн бұрын
Amazing sound. Nice shots. Guys i recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this amazing sound in your bucket list. Absolutely helpful video
@megintheforestoutdoors 15 күн бұрын
Thanks
@bubbalovesoatmealadventure108 17 күн бұрын
“15 Year Colorado local” 😂 …I always say “I’m from California and I moved here to ruin everything.”
@megintheforestoutdoors 16 күн бұрын
Lol. I mean at least you're owning it? Although the possessiveness of this state is rather unbelievable to me. 🤷
@benhikescamps 17 күн бұрын
Useful tips. Thanks!
@megintheforestoutdoors Күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@megintheforestoutdoors 18 күн бұрын
Metric conversions for those that need it! Toiletries weigh in: 3.9 oz. wipe packet (single), head of a brush, travel deodorant, tiny travel-size lotion (110.6 g) Just toothpaste and toothbrush:0.8oz (22.7 g) Savings: 3.1 oz (87.9 g) Sunscreen: 4.2 oz of a 3 fl oz sunscreen (119 g) Sunscreen stick: 0.9 oz (25.5 g) Savings 3.3 oz (93.6 g) Odor-proof bags 3x larg loksak bags and 1x Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack, Ultralight Dry Bag: 7.2 oz (204.1 g) Bear can: BV475 Trek Portable Bear Resistant Canister - Large 2 lbs 4 oz (1 kg) Savings 1 lb 12.8 oz (0.82 kg) Clothing comparison: pants, shorts, socks, bra: 1lb 2 oz (511 g) Savings: 1lb 2 oz per outfit (511 g) Sit pad: AceCamp 3940 Portable Lightweight Mini Waterproof Folding Mat, 1.6 oz (45.4 g) Camp chair: Big Agnes Skyline UL 1 lb 12 oz (793.8 g) Savings: 1 lb 10.4 oz (748.4 g) Nut butter packets: 1.15 oz each (32.6 g) Tupperware: 2.2 0z empty (63.4 g) Savings: 2.2 oz (63.4 g) GSI trowel: 3 oz (85 g) TheTentLab(R) Deuce(R) of Spades™Ultralight Backpack Trowel - .6 oz (17g) Savings 2.6 oz (73.7 g) Water savings: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) Tent: 5 oz (141.7 g) Total weight: 8.6 lbs (3.9kg) Bonus: Boots: 2 lbs 7 0z (1.1 kg) Trail runners: 1 lb 2.8 oz (519.9 g) Savings 1 lb 4.2 oz (568.3 g
@itsacorporatething 18 күн бұрын
I brush my teeth with a drop of Dr. Bronners, the original all in one magic soap.
@wohlhabendermanager 18 күн бұрын
8.5lbs, or 3.8kg for the rest of the world.😬 EDIT Likewise, 1.5lbs is 0.56kg.
@megintheforestoutdoors 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙈I pinned a comment at the top with all of the conversions for the (admittedly better) metric users out there!
@wohlhabendermanager 15 күн бұрын
@@megintheforestoutdoors Thanks, I really appreciate it! :D
@snapperpetta9145 18 күн бұрын
Not everyone's feet are suited to trail runners. I learned that lesson the hard way last summer on a rocky trail. I've had knee replacement and my feet/legs need more support than trail runners can give. After a night of incredibly painful cramps, my doc suggested I go back to more supportive footwear. I split the difference between trail runners and full on boots but going to a pair of hiking shoes that are just under 2 lbs. for the pair. I realize many people will benefit from wearing trail runners but they aren't the best choice for some folks. Like the saying goes...hike your own hike; in the shoes that work for you (my addendum). Until next time...be well.
@wohlhabendermanager 18 күн бұрын
Yeah, I can walk a lot faster with hiking boots. They support my soles much better than runners do. Every time I switch back to regular shoes after being in a hike, I notice the difference. Every step takes just a little more effort, compared to walking in hiking boots. Sure, if you want to go ultra light, ditch the boots for shoes (or go barefoot). But that's not for me, I don't notice the extra weight on my feet, I can hike for longer without wearing my feet down and the boots give me extra support in the ankle region as well.
@megintheforestoutdoors 18 күн бұрын
I appreciate your insights and I'm a full believer in hiking your own hike. But I do think that if you're struggling with weight and comfort, investigating lightweight footwear is a worthwhile exercise (which it sounds like you did). And surgeries and the like (of which I've had my far share) are certainly why I clarified by saying there are medical reasons for not wearing them. I often say feet are like fingerprints, everyone will have a unique experience! Happy hiking!
@higler. 7 күн бұрын
Sounds like you could benefit from using trekking poles if you don't already
@snapperpetta9145 4 күн бұрын
@@higler. Been using trekking poles since 2008. Believe me, my issues stemmed from the trail runners not giving me enough support on a very rocky trail.
@deeturner8301 19 күн бұрын
I love and enjoy your videos. Short, concise, clear spoken. Thank you!
@megintheforestoutdoors 19 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad you're getting the info you need!
@trailvoyant 19 күн бұрын
"Embrace the funk." 🤣 Love it! Totally agree on the shoes. A pound on your feet is worth 5 in your pack.
@megintheforestoutdoors 19 күн бұрын
Never thought of it that way, but OH SO TRUE!
@philsmith2444 18 күн бұрын
That’s not the whole story, the US Army study mentioned all the time found there’s no significant difference between boots and shoes until you’re traveling at 4mph, which just happened to be the slowest you could go and still pass the quarterly 12 mile ruck march w/full field pack, helmet, and rifle when I was in (86-98.) KZbinr Gear Skeptic, IIRC, covered this in one of his videos.
@trailvoyant 18 күн бұрын
@@philsmith2444 Thanks for the tip! Just watched the Gear Skeptic video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7Wd4Bvdp1giZY). He's thorough, and I just added "Naismith's Rule" to my vocabulary. While I appreciate my newfound insight, the 1:5 rule is still valid because I don't use it as a scientific claim. It's more shorthand for saying "If you're concerned about minimizing weight in your pack for the sake of speed, endurance, or comfort, don't forget to evaluate your footwear." I did the R2R in big heavy boots and the R2R2R in trail runners. Perhaps it was just in my head, as the study would suggest, but my legs and feet felt worlds better in the runners, even after twice the distance.