Backpacking Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner | #2

[@muskadobbit]

Great choices. All of them are winners.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Thanks Catherine. I think they are pretty awesome. And thanks for watching!

[@bobv7753]

Thanks Andy & followers. The content is really useful. Really appreciate it! Bob V

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Well, Bob... We appreciate you! Thanks for watching and being a part of the discussion!

[@michaelpetersonbackpacking6077]

Trekking Poles✅ I end up just carrying them about 80% of the time, but I wouldn’t leave em at home. Water crossing are so much easier w them and for uphill climbs they are essentially for me! Nice Video 👍

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Thanks Michael, I carry them a bit too, especially on the flat sections. But I do find them most useful on the climbs, descents, and water crossings.

[@SouthernHike]

Good knowledge on the SW 150s. I have the 250s.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

I love the 250s. They are super warm. But I find them a bit warm as part of a layered hiking system in cool temps. I love them for sleeping in and hanging around camp in cold temps... How do the 250s fit into your system?

[@SouthernHike]

@@AndyParrishOutdoors That's exactly how I use them! Call them my camp pajamas haha

[@gratefulhikes]

All great items! You can't go wrong with any of the choices. I do feel that for ground dwellers, a quilt needs to be paired with an insulated pad, and have a good strap design to be effective. And a good fleece or knit hat! It is amazing to be how much warmer I sleep when wearing even a light knit hat to bed. Thanks again for another great video. Be well. Grateful

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

I often wear the hood from my R1, a hat, or sometimes even a balaclava. But in my hammock, when I put the winter top cover on, it traps so much heat, I don't always need a hat at all... 🪖 Thanks for watching Michael!

[@JohnSmith-xi2oq]

Correct on paired with proper r value pad. For quilts, katabatic is the best

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Great video Andy

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Thanks YT!

[@Backpacksandtrails]

Dangit...between your first 5 and 2nd 5, we were gonna do a video on most of the same things LOL You beat us to it! Great job!

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Great minds think alike!

[@Backpacksandtrails]

@@AndyParrishOutdoors Well, there is never too many of us to spread the good tips around anyway LOL

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

So very true! And I always love to see the slight differences in approach that everybody takes

[@Backpacksandtrails]

@@AndyParrishOutdoors Check out my latest 5 tips for backpacking video and let me know what you think ;)

[@earthhorse5127]

Straight to the point! Very helpful

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching...

[@anthonyjohnson5372]

I poo-poo’d trekking poles for quite a while. Once I started doing consecutive long mile days, I changed my mind. The downhill hammering on the knees definitely decreased. Plus I got charged by a grouse once and they came in handy.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

I was the same. Minus the grouse... 😁

[@christelledixon9366]

So true. I thought they were for retired people until I started using them!

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣... Yup. Been there. Done that... I was so wrong...

[@nigeljones8202]

Good video 🙂 I read that a person can walk for 6 miles with trekking poles with the same amount of wear on their joints as one mile without..plus they can move foliage, keep animals at bay etc.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

And they allowed me to also try a bunch of new tents as well. I've found them to be amazingly useful and they definitely do add to my comfort. Especially if it is hilly or mountainous terrain...

[@mattheishman170]

Totally agree about Darn Tough combined with injini toe socks...quilts..I've tried many still can't bring myself to use one on a thru-hike tho.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

So many love the injinjis, I have not had the pleasure yet of trying them...

[@carlospoveda7963]

Hi Andy! Once again, fantastic content. Thank you! Question regarding the Smartwool 150 Baselayers. Heading to Philmont in Summer 2022. Highest peak will be approx 8K (Hart Peak). Campsite elevations will be between 6.8K-9.5K. Would you recommend the 150 for sleepwear at these elevations? Perhaps something lighter or heavier? Thanks again in advance!

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

I think those would work well at Philmont. Thanks for watching!

[@alyk]

A lot of this stuff is on my list...saving up for it.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

That is wise. I often got cheaper stuff first and eventually replaced it with the stuff I really wanted later. 🤦. I wish I would have followed the saying... Buy once, cry once. 👍

[@campchairchris]

Another great video Andy, keepem' coming! 👍🏻

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Hey Chris! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@suetaylor5758]

Wish I would have gotten my gossamer gear umbrella sooner, game changer for me.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Sue, why do you love it?

[@muskadobbit]

I love an umbrella when it’s warm but wet. Don’t need a clammy rain jacket. Your own little oasis of dry.

[@suetaylor5758]

@@AndyParrishOutdoors It keeps me dry and warm. I had to play with the attachment points to my backpack but using 3 shock cords I have it where I just slide the umbrella through those and it’s perfect. I’m the envy of those wet hiking friends.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

I'm intrigued...

[@theprophetez1357]

@@muskadobbit That is good for those type days, but for decades I have preferred a good poncho. They work even when it is hot, they pack small, mine are about 10 ounces each. The biggest thing to me though is the versatility of a poncho. It is a very useful survival tool.

[@Sebasr151]

Another one!! Thanks!

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

My list was too long to fit in one video... I'm actually up to 23... 🤦. Not sure if I'll do another installment... But there are a lot more...

[@Sebasr151]

@@AndyParrishOutdoors looking forward to part 3 lol. Thanks again for the great content.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Lol. Well if there is enough interest... Maybe I'll post a 3rd. There are definitely enough items to share...

[@canadafree2087]

Just from looking at them, it seems like quilts may be just for back sleepers? I am a side sleeper and have only used tents, haven't tried hammocks yet.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

Great question... I am a side sleeper as well. I didn't like the mummy bags for this exact reason. I wanted to roll around but it wasn't so easy. The advice to make the quilts work well on the ground is to make sure the width is enough for you. Smaller folks can probably do just fine with the standard sizing, but many manufacturers recommend picking the wide choice for ground sleeping. I bought a wide quilt (a few actually) and it is not so different from sleeping with a large blanket at home. There is plenty of coverage, even for a side sleeper like me. Now even though I prefer hammocks, I got the wide so that I could use the quilt both in tenting situations and in my hammock as well... I hope that helps!

[@MoHiker69]

Circle back around..... I throw up in my mouth a little when I hear that.

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

really? why?

[@JohnSmith-xi2oq]

Watch the current administrations press secretary...

[@SalmondOutdoors]

@@JohnSmith-xi2oq gonna have to circle back to this one 😂

[@AndyParrishOutdoors]

I wasn't sure if you were referring to her or something else... 👍