Any gear I’m missing that should be on the list? Let us know! 👇🏼
@YakoBako4 жыл бұрын
Dan Becker you cant go wrong with a good rain suit. Could save your life one day.
@ripplesandleaves4 жыл бұрын
Here's a few affordable but be very useful ideas: A map of the area. Some baby wipes. Solid sunscreen so you don't have to apply with dirty hands. Body glide. A hat.
@Z0MB13Redfield4 жыл бұрын
A buddy is always a must for me. Nothing greater then sharing the experience with friends
@Polkster134 жыл бұрын
You should try Kite making material. It is lighter than Tyvek but just as durable. Just don't get it near anything hot as it will melt. I discovered this while using a small piece for my cooking station and set my hot kettle down on it and it almost melted the material. Using it under my hammock is great.
@fabiangaravito95184 жыл бұрын
What jacket are you wearing in this vid?
@1wetpaint4 жыл бұрын
Dan, I found myself completely distracted, while watching you in the video, with the pullstrings of you underlayer tucked in instead of out. What a fashion faux pax! Finally in desperation, I played the video thru my stereo speakers, taped my eyes closed with Tenacious Tape, and listened to the dialog only. Instant success! Thanks for posting, entertaining and informative as usual.
@DanBecker4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🙌
@winniepoohthomas4 жыл бұрын
Best comment ever!
@MGeckos3 ай бұрын
Hahaha😂
@arnoldlayne94693 жыл бұрын
I respect how you try to choose your words carefully. For example, not saying "You need this" but also saying "Hey maybe if you used this, you'd realize on your own that you need it."
@realbillsmith4 жыл бұрын
Inexperienced thru-hiker here. Your videos are helping me a LOT. So smart, so practical. Thank you.
@mitzimckay79344 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! It doesn’t even matter what you’re talking about, you’re just that much fun to listen to.
@DanBecker4 жыл бұрын
🙌
@AJHart-eg1ys4 жыл бұрын
I've worn my midweight merino wool Buff as a beanie in 0 degree weather and was just fine. Definitely recommend.
@saraharanguiz76964 жыл бұрын
I carry all these items except the tenacious tape- I'm old school and have always carried duck tape. Might have to grab some tenacious tape next. The rest of the items go with me on day hikes, car camping, and backpacking. Love my Buff so much, we ordered them for our Scout troop for rewards for selling popcorn! We also give away water filters and medical kits to the youth for prizes throughout the year. As a previous paramedic, I carry the same kit as you but I added two maxi pads (awesome bleeding control, and good for women to be prepared) and a tourniquet (but only take a tourniquet if you have medical training yo use it). And my Helinox is always the envy of everyone at camp! Great video and I love the energy!
@emf6621 Жыл бұрын
🦆 tape
@brianvportugal11552 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your video I learn a great deal from them and will benefit from getting the right equipment the first time around.
@mydemon4 жыл бұрын
This guy's got a kind of nervous energy and humor that's pretty charismatic. He's great :)
@michelleoglesbee-flores36484 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to say that I have all of these items! Whoop. That chair is the BEST.
@markoda21203 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos very much. You present a lot of information that I can use and I love style. Although I'm not a backpacker, I'm a camper and spend a lot of time outdoors. Looking forward to binging your older videos for a few days.
@alexwbanks704 жыл бұрын
All these are a must. Maybe not the chair on a thru hike but I always take mine now.
@BackcountryForward4 жыл бұрын
My buddy melted my sit pad 😫 15 years of friendship down the drain! #we’redone #noonemesseswithmysitpad Great vid Dan!
@brandonfoley75194 жыл бұрын
Don't tell Darwin
@katschmidt15404 жыл бұрын
RIP
@katmarie59354 жыл бұрын
You are the man Dan⛺️. Can’t tell you how much it means to me as I start out to get the “right” things the first time. I know this will save me money in the long run and make camping fun, comfortable, and I can enjoy nature to its fullest. Of corse I’m still practicing in the backyard with my 2 1/2 year old for now.... Kat
@iviewthetube4 жыл бұрын
It is super nice to have a chair with a back rest. I always bring my REI chair with me kayak camping. Mine fits right behind the kayak skeg where very few other things fit.
@michaelmcphee29304 жыл бұрын
Yup, NEED the medical kit and water filter. And we should certainly CONSIDER the rest of your recommendations. The chair looks interesting. I would like to recommend the Cascade Hiking table which weighs a couple of ounces (63grams) to you. It keeps the important things out of the dirt and mud. Love your work and personality mate. That's some back yard you have there
@alexweigelhikes4 жыл бұрын
You made a really good point about the water filter. I already have one, and I could totally take it car camping. I mean, why not throw it in? Some of the water sources can be sketchy--or shut off for some reason--and the water filter would give me some more options. Great advice!
@lindatisue7334 жыл бұрын
I pack my water filter when I stay at my sister's house that has old PVC water pipes. It tastes better, and I get aches all over when I drink straight tap water at her house.
@YakoBako4 жыл бұрын
Great choices that will make your adventures that much more comfortable. Great video once again!
@flytime54 жыл бұрын
Your videos are not only great information, but your always a joy to watch. Keep them coming😁
@peterhuggins92674 жыл бұрын
I love my flexlite chair, and even bought the underquilt for it. I'd add a small firekit as I always (read: always) have a campfire (eastern forests, and usually low fire danger.) Also, I switched to the sawyer squeeze because I got tired of my other squeezy filter from MSR either jamming or hard to use or whatever. Added the Cnoc gear water bag for the squeeze and I've got a lightweight, dependable water system.
@MzPandaLove4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE my Helinox Chairs. They are expensive but holds 350lbs. I had my sunset chair and my smaller chair and worth the money. 4yrs and still good.
@HIC3924 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, instead of a chair I chose a small hammock. Outdoor Vitals makes one that weighs 14 oz complete including suspension. I can sit or lay on it...my luxury item.
@seribas4 жыл бұрын
Same. Though I admit I don't usually carry it I have a sea to summit hammock complete with straps at 12 oz. Sadly I do believe it's discontinued
@dustyc3243 жыл бұрын
dude. I love my hammock chair. I love taking a nap on a Lunch break or getting to camp early. I might get a chair also. you can get closer to the fire with a chair.
@instantjizz2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but I'm 50\50 with the trees being available. I'm in Utah half desert half trees 😅
@jonathancook47334 жыл бұрын
Thanx Dan ... always enjoy watching and picking up a little knowledge!!
@V.I.Outdoors4 жыл бұрын
Headlight. I never hit the woods without a light,ever!😎 but then again as a caver/spelunker . I could only hope to use it in a find, not just a way home at night if I'm out passed sundown.
@heathenshaunt6812 жыл бұрын
I use a simple 5 by 7 tarp from Walmart to lay out by my hammock it's going to hold up better than thin plastic and I can treat it to keep bugs away too
@newtonsantos_photo9633 жыл бұрын
Fan - tas - tic !!!!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences on "help needed situations & its solutions". See ya, blue skies 🤙🚲🍻
@trailjunkie784 жыл бұрын
I rocked a REI stool for sometime while backpacking, but then I was at camp with some friends who had actually chairs with backs... Needless to say, I hopped on REI and grabbed one of their flexlite they had on sale. Now I only use my stool for day hikes, but if I'm backpacking, I don't leave home without my chair!
@adventurebythemile4 жыл бұрын
I want to see you hike thru Glacier National Park!! Talk about food and snacks for like a 7 day hike. Bear stuff- bags and spray
@wolf10664 жыл бұрын
Polycro and Tyvek sheets were already on my "to-get" list. Hard to get Polycro here (unless you're prepared to buy bulk window film) and expensive to order either Polycro or Tyvek from the USA. Trying to find a builder willing to sell me a length of Tyvek building wrap because I've no desire to buy a whole roll. Beginning of last winter I got 3 microfibre neck gaiters - a Buff and a couple of no-brand ones. Bloody awesome things, very versatile. My camp chair's quite long, has a bug mesh attached to it and needs two trees to hold it up. Oh, and you can _sleep_ in it, too. BONUS!
@tornadokat4 жыл бұрын
Polycryo is sold as window shrink film here in the states under brands like Duck, 3M, Frost King. I see it on Amazon sold as generic as well. Currently a 7 feet x 10 feet piece is $4.36 US on Amazon for the Duck brand sold for sealing doors or very large windows. Perhaps you can find one of these or similar in New Zealand at big chain or local hardware stores?
@mikedickinson97302 жыл бұрын
Dude! I NEED all of these!
@johnlhigh4 жыл бұрын
I have the Helinox. Used my REI dividend so it was free. Love that thing. Had the REI one first but it was a pound heavier...
@ripplesandleaves4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the energy and the practical ideas. Thanks Dan!
@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын
I’m thanking you already! Great content.
@jetmanwalking4 жыл бұрын
ground cloth protects from "needles?!" Where the heck are you camping... skid row in L.A? Ooooh, you mean "pine needles" perhaps.
@DanBecker4 жыл бұрын
Yep.. pine needles
@jeremybaird5094 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same thought.
@allemander4 жыл бұрын
Dan Becker Needless needles?
@putrescentcadaver4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Coming from San Bernardino I instantly thought of used meth/heroin needles then logic took over and thought of pine/fir needles. 😜
@whiskeycan5294 жыл бұрын
This hits different in Portland
@memathews4 жыл бұрын
That essential water filter. I grew up dipping water out of any old stream and never got sick, but watching the number of visitors and dogs on the trail these days means I filter that water. I also carry a 1 oz S2S bucket to haul water to camp and filter there, and the bucket works great for washing up away from the stream so sunscreen, bug juice, and such doesn't pollute.
@KENFEDOR224 жыл бұрын
I do love my REI Flexlite Air chair with one caveat - the feet sink too easily. Solution? four free caps from small plastic containers. At 3" or so diameter, they keep the feet from sinking, weigh nothing and fit in the chair bag. I suppose in a pinch the inside of my hiking shoes would work also for the back feet.
@qwerrewq27092 жыл бұрын
Great video! Pratctical advices ... Thank you Mr Becker!
@bkeithmontgomery4 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!! I love this one!! Great collection of Arcterex gear too!!!!
@allemander4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Helinox Ground Chair. It doesn’t have the four skinny legs to dig into soft dirt, mud or sand like your “Chair Zero” has. I’m not sure if it’s lighter than your chair or not, but it’s just as well-made (same brand) and can be found for under $100 if you’re a savvy shopper.
@alexanderweaver48384 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan! Got it covered but had to order the buff from Amazon ($20). Mine is a synthetic material and I have to wash it after each trip as it gets pretty dirty and smelly. I did the wash thing on my tyvek and it's amazing how quiet it is vs the crinkly sound when initially used. One good use for my buff is a nice breathable mask during this awful pandemic. I suffocate in those N95 masks and I end doing that crazy thing of dropping it lower exposing my nose just so I can breathe...only if I'm not around other people.
@BackpackingWithJason4 жыл бұрын
Good tip with making the tyvek soft. I agree with you about the Sawyer Filter. Best filter on the market. Cool video my friend
@DanBecker4 жыл бұрын
Right on
@backchannelsofadventure4 жыл бұрын
Your great camera personality reminds me a lot of unbox therapy!
@biscuitblanco55994 жыл бұрын
That’s an Adventure Medical Kit .5 (“point 5” as in one-half) and it truly is all you need 99.99% of the time.
@malthus1014 жыл бұрын
But what if you get a gunshot wound from a Grizzly bear? Then you'll be wishing you had that extra .01%!
@wretchpin3 жыл бұрын
What about accidental marijuana injections? Who dabs like that?!!
@djsomers1004 жыл бұрын
Great vid! My #1 is my merino Buff but have to admit I have all and they are all great. Same deal with chair. Wonderful to have but if I am pushing weight, it stays behind and I rely on my butt pad and pack for a chair.
@Danburybeeches4 жыл бұрын
I really like your videos Dan!
@Chris44 жыл бұрын
Dan, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. You have single handedly got me hooked back on hiking. You make great content and have great information. Thank you!
@DanBecker4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@KirstenBayes4 жыл бұрын
Nothing Dave Canterbury wouldn't let you in heaven for, except maybe the chair. Good video.
@justfollowinstructions54494 жыл бұрын
I have decided I like this guy!!!
@chrismoses74454 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid's Dan, thanks for the laughs, thanks for the inspiration! You're thoughtful content and quality has continued to get better and better over the last year. I'm glad to see you've been taking advantage of and enjoying some of my home state Michigan hikes too :)
@StuffIMade3 жыл бұрын
Thank you in advance for the tenacious tape tip :)
@2laughandlaugh4 жыл бұрын
Sawyer squeeze at Wal-Mart...29.00 right now at the Wal-Mart in my town....may be more in your area.
@no_peace4 жыл бұрын
Every once in awhile someone on Amazon will sell it for $20 and then other sites like Walmart auto price match it.
@brandithrall26214 жыл бұрын
I have been wanting that chair for a while now..... perhaps this is my year to finally get it.
@DanBecker4 жыл бұрын
You’ve earned it! 🙌
@brandithrall26214 жыл бұрын
@@DanBecker like everything else, I'm pretty sure my kids will just steal it.
@trailblazer2953 жыл бұрын
I've got about 20 neck gators. I know them as face shields. I also have a few fleece lined ones. They're too thick to wear when exerting yourself in winter but if you're just standing around low activity they're great. All mine are from sa fishing.
@nicknstokes14 жыл бұрын
Take the plastic seal out of your squeeze where the water goes into it and put a mesh thing that goes into sinks. It will keep big pieces of stuff out of your filter and it will last way longer.
@Kathy-mo5mp4 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Stokes I do this. For anyone looking for the filter, it's called a hose filter washer. Camcorder makes a good one.
@CraNiumMT Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, Regarding the Chair Found one on Amazon for around 30 -40 EUR the LAMA Camping Ultralight Folding Chair.
@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын
Loved it! Your awesome.
@ItsAStephanieB4 жыл бұрын
😂 😂 😂 I really enjoy your vids. You have an awesome sense of humor Dan! 😂
@kolpakken34414 жыл бұрын
Ahh the chair. Only took one trip where I was the only one without one to not make that mistake again. Thanks for the great content!
@elPedro6664 жыл бұрын
Knowing how to use that med kit is a big deal. Second the chair, been a real treat for the last year or so 👌
@dainiusstankevicius55672 жыл бұрын
Actually wearing a merino wool buff while watching this video. Totally agree!
@brandongraham88334 жыл бұрын
I love The Office, big fan.
@hikersteph4 жыл бұрын
I had a bear take a swipe at my tent in Northern Michigan, and having Tenacious Tape and my pole splint seriously saved the trip for me! My tent looked super ratchet but it made it through the next two days. And one other pro of Tyvek is that you can use it to make a hitchhiking sign if needed :)
@IgnacioGlezCllo4 жыл бұрын
got *that* filter, and *that* first aid kit; got the Thermarest sit pad and the Helinox chair one looks like I'm sorted.
@shiftinggears58704 жыл бұрын
So, Ive got everything but the chair and the repair tape!! 🤔 Hope I can get that tape in Oz. Great Vid!
@michaelmcphee29304 жыл бұрын
Tradies in OZ will call it 100 mph tape. Check out at Bunnings.
@mitchellwilley72084 жыл бұрын
I got a chair from Walmart that packs into a little bag about the size of a 2 liter (maybe a little bigger) weighs about 3-4 pounds but only cost me 15$ CND. I love it, sure it's not an ultralight one but man I was surprised how small it packed down and the price, plus I couldn't afford a high-end chair.
@ronaldrose75934 жыл бұрын
Hello Dan, the answer man for all things outdoors. Thank you for sharing this informative video, good content. All the best to you you and your family. 🤗
@chrisf91564 жыл бұрын
I would pay to see a collaboration hike between you and Jupiterhikes. The contrasting styles would be pretty entertaining!
@erikl.18604 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with all the items you mention. I already have all of them (maybe different brand) and the best one is definitely my Helinox chair. it may appear to be a luxury item, but i can promise anyone: it is NOT! at least for those who are on bike tours for several thousands of kilometers. then you don't count the grams you carry on your bike. (in fact you will quickly lose a few kilos of just body weight and that will more than compensate for the chair!) One item I would add to the list: a headlamp.
@jaynecobb57744 жыл бұрын
Neck gaiters are great for early spring golf games as well...
@joshheath9544 жыл бұрын
Ordered my UGQ quilt cant wait. Great video as always Dan!
@jeffd62 жыл бұрын
100% agree with the chair.
@larryl48814 жыл бұрын
Fun video, I also use the .5 med kit. I added some better items along the way as I deemed necessary.
@muskadobbit4 жыл бұрын
Polycryo so your tent will slide nicely downhill. Tyvek for playing Superman.
@metropolitanpolice73343 жыл бұрын
I don't use a water filter because I hike in the Scottish highlands, the water is really fast flowing so there's no debris and I just use silver tablets to clear any bacteria from it. water filters aren't a necessity if you have similar water sources
@jaminthompson58143 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for all your hard research and sharing this with a newbie. Haven't been camping since I was in the scouts, uh.....over 25 years ago. All your videos are really helpful and all the links you attached with what you use is awesome!
@DanBecker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad to help!!
@AJHart-eg1ys4 жыл бұрын
FIRST AID KIT: I imagine most of us are building our own, rather than using the full contents of a ready-made kit. In that scenario, I recommend buying a smaller, empty first aid bag via Amazon for a few dollars, then filling it accordingly. That brand with the yellow bags tends to be pretty pricey (the one in the vid is $19) considering you're mostly just paying for a bag into which you will put items you already have.
@uptrail71694 жыл бұрын
I still haven't used a chair for backpacking, but I did give one a try on the MRT last year from someone camping next to me. 👍
@CProgression Жыл бұрын
I am exactly the same way when people say to me "You need to..." and it is usually followed by "read this book" or "watch this movie" or "buy/download this CD." For outdoor stuff, nah... I just redefined the statement as " If time permits, I might want to look into..."). Alternately, when I hear "You need to" I generally hear Charlie Brown's parents ... and to the best of my knowledge the patriarch and matriarch of the Brown family don't know f###-all about backpacking. Dan, you rock! Thank you... for all the videos.
@jukkavv2 жыл бұрын
Thänks Dan ... Thats a really good list! 🙏
@Angel-hm9so4 жыл бұрын
I don't filter in general unless I need very clean water for personal use. Where you play makes all the difference.
@bernardhayes44592 жыл бұрын
Good info espec about the repair tape
@paddle_hike4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you with everything but mostly the chair!!! I do bring the extra 1lbs (unless it's a short hike) the joy of knowing you can crash and relax when you'll arrive at your camp is amazing for moral support.
@Erin601473 жыл бұрын
Thanks I think I’m going to get this stuff💕
@keithmcgarrigle89212 жыл бұрын
Dan if you put the hood under your down jacket the cords would disappear?
@williambranham62494 жыл бұрын
A piece of cardboard (free ) not available at Amazon works for a sitting pad. There is a material that is plastic and is corrugated. Works great for sitting pad and is indestructible. The postal service makes their small boxes out of this material. Material is probably available on Amazon. My pack (Gosamer) has a closed cell foam piece as a pack stiffener. Easily removed. All these ideas are good. I've had duck tape, and cord stuck to my hiking pole for 15 years. Never had to use. Someone suggested taping change or money or credit card to the inside of gaiters for emergency. Did that as well. Never needed, but still a good idea.
@rtfrenchjr4 жыл бұрын
I get teased about my chair (until we get to camp) as well!
@sowasism3 жыл бұрын
Chair for sure!
@kyleconboy51034 жыл бұрын
Great vid man. Best I've seen since BDK , them boys are nuts! Anywho keep it up
@johnhinds6540 Жыл бұрын
Dan -- you are funny, and a great help to all of us. LMAO on your click bait face today!!!
@KOCH714 жыл бұрын
#3 is the most common, however it does not filter viruses. Check Water-to-go filters which actually do.
@jonhighsmith8034 жыл бұрын
Another good video though I had to wait for the right time to watch it- I'm kinda low-key and you're usually way too amped up for me. No disrespect to other channels but you, Dixie and Darwin are the top three for me! People like me need - "oops" I mean should watch your videos. Keep it up
@heatherjones39724 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the straight forward info - appreciate it.
@k.whiking43724 жыл бұрын
Well done. The chair is a good idea.
@wretchpin3 жыл бұрын
I cut up my zpad and made a bunch of sit pads...I even threw a small one in my Helinox 2 High rise roll...;)
@-R-and-R-4 жыл бұрын
REI's Flexlite Air Chair weighs almost exactly the same and runs $99 but I've caught it at sale times for half.
@DragonRoams4 жыл бұрын
Nice list but since the chair is expensive I would suggest a camp stool still weighs 1lb and typically cost $20 - $30. I back having an adequate first aid kit for whatever type of adventuring you do. some need less some need more. Good video topic.
@OutdoorTherapy20204 жыл бұрын
A flask 🤣 ...seriously great video! I would of ad anything to start a fire 🙂
@Doc_Watson4 жыл бұрын
Saw a great tip from another backpacking youtuber - Buy a half-pint of alcohol in a plastic bottle, when it's empty use that bottle as a flask. It's lighter weight then most of the commercial flasks and it's prefilled (Same idea as the smart water bottles) You can always refill it with a better bourbon, rye, or single malt that isn't usually available in a plastic bottle. (or your poison of choice)
@allemander4 жыл бұрын
Outdoor Therapy How do you “of ad”?
@JeremiahStringer4 жыл бұрын
I’ve joined the chair life. Awesome vid bro! 🙌 Love the good vibes 😃
@anthonycarl38244 жыл бұрын
I tie my hoody into a nice Windsor knot.Than I can sell insurance on trial...
@winniepoohthomas4 жыл бұрын
Half or full windsor? I might be doing it wrong.
@-R-and-R-4 жыл бұрын
@@winniepoohthomas always a full Windsor. Classy 👍👍
@whengrapespop57284 жыл бұрын
I’m guilty in not buying a water filter yet...😅 However, here in Norway, the water’s pretty clean, and I make sure to grab mountain water from small flowing streams. Probably safer to use a filter, but boiling it does a lot, though...
@geraldhenrickson74724 жыл бұрын
Nope. Animals everywhere...upstream.
@oldguyot45394 жыл бұрын
Boiling is best at killing the nasties but it uses a lot of fuel, is rarely convenient and you require a stove and pot to do it. Filtering is your best first defense because it removes most of the nasties and all the particles that the nasties can hide on. I don't know in Europe but filters are cheap now compared to what they were so there is really no excuse. Generally in the US that is all that is required unless there is human, livestock or rodent contamination that might elevate the risk of viruses which most filters can't eliminate. Then you might want to add a chemical treatment or boil in addition to filtering.
@whengrapespop57284 жыл бұрын
Old Guyot In Norway most people would make a small bonfire, but I see what you’re saying.😊
@maksenDK4 жыл бұрын
In a couple of months im going hiking with my girlfriend (Barnevandrestien) - i'm danish and my girlfriend is norwegian. She made fun of me when i said that it might be a good idea to bring a filter, even though i know the water is super nice. What do you think? Should i buy a filter and hide it in my pack? :P
@whengrapespop57284 жыл бұрын
WiggersART I’d say it doesn’t hurt, but I’d would personally only use it if necessary. I’m certain there’s a lot of clean sources there, and its nice to spend time in front of a small bonfire (and we’re taught how to find sources you could drink straight out of in our younger days at school - as long as you “lift” the water with your hands instead of sucking water straight from the stream). There should be completely clean sources, but it’s probably nice to have a filter if you two want to have a quick hydration inbetween, if your bottles are empty. Have fun!😃