Backpacking Kit *Start Up Survival*

[@BillCharles]

your first tip is one that I wish more people would mention. Leaving a map and a time you expect to be back or check in with someone who you trust is a must for backpackers!

[@StartUpSurvival]

Oh yea, no brainer! If I get lost in the woods, I want to be able to calm myself with the knowledge that rescue will be sent based on provisions I made in advance.

[@BillCharles]

a part of me would just rather get lost in the woods. =P

[@hosseinmehdi1110]

One of the best videos I've ever seen regarding the subject, thank u!

[@Doomsdaygirl8186]

You have a nice voice very soft and calm it makes the video all that more enjoyable to watch.

[@busansanai]

ooh! fellow Canadian! nice set up for the hiking/short camp trip, it's a good reference for me for future solo trips or two-person trip. subbed!

[@diggernash1]

Funny how perspectives can be different. I grew up in the country and find it very difficult to sleep without hearing animals in the night. However, traffic noise drives me insane; along with all the lights.

[@RealBushMonkey]

ever use that MIO water flavouring? I take it camping/hikeing.it takes so little to make water taste so good,especially if you have used iodine tabs or the like

[@StartUpSurvival]

Redundancy is important, especially when can't quickly call for help. Folders are an EDC thing. Fixed black is for outdoors. Any piece of gear can fail, hence multiple knives. You'll also notice I have multiple ways to start fires, and disinfect water.

[@StartUpSurvival]

MEC is Canadian. If you're American, check out REI. It's the same concept in the US. Free shipping on orders over $50!

[@outdoorsmen5653]

nice vid and older Canadian back packer here nice set up have you ever try ed the candle lanterns nice to have in the back burn for 10 hours on a single candle and gives off some heat as well

[@StartUpSurvival]

outdoorsmen 56 Nope. I think I'd be afraid of melting my tent but it sounds good in theory. Thanks for watching.

[@outdoorsmen5653]

well i have been using one for twenty years never had a problem next thing you are into mec take a look at one i use a mountain hard ware drifter 2 and i hang from the gear loft cane read by it take care look for more vid from you

[@StartUpSurvival]

Thanks! Man that is far. You're probably better off with online ordering for some stuff. I buy most of my gear from Mountain Equipment Co-op. Well worth the trip!

[@va3xto]

I am on board with the ear plugs. I take my dog advance warning system -- most bears to date have not desired to tangle with him.

[@JM23007]

I'm trying to get familiar with what it's like to camp out in a really rough terrain (I'm planning on joining the military) and have some survival skills from when I was younger. The area I live in (Nevada) is actually kind of diverse. Marines come down to train in our mountains because they resemble Afghanistan (it's 100 degrees at the moment haha). I needed this refresher, but I don't plan on being as advanced with the stuff like the purifier and all that. Thanks for this refresher man, haven't stayed out there in a while.

[@StartUpSurvival]

Nothing will get your familiar faster than just going out and doing it. Don't worry about having a perfect set of gear. Just get the basics, and every time you go out you'll learn what you're missing. Best of luck with everything!

[@JM23007]

StartUpSurvival Yeah, that's what I'm going for. Just the basics. Thanks a lot man, subscribed!

[@garytsang1474]

chilliwack lake road has lots of great spot to go camping along side the road.

[@StartUpSurvival]

Damn I only packed 3? I should put more in there. thanks for the reminder!

[@michaelg.gartman1148]

Thanks for the video & I hope you had a great time!

[@RealBushMonkey]

if you didn't know,that hand sanitizer makes for great firestarter aswell

[@olivermoes-okun2468]

thanks for the vid. Also, i totally agree about the surplus thing here in Canada it just isn't the same

[@RaymondSolo]

SOG makes good stuff but you could use a good fixed-blade. Benchmark Backpacker is only 5 ozs, I can see using the LiteMYFire Mora as it has fire making built in (and I have one) but its not a full tang and can break. You do have a good kit besides that, nice 1st Aid especially, I've seen lots of people go out in the wilderness (near or far) with little or no 1st aid, lolz. Like your channel and have fun in the outdoors bro!

[@robinconkel-hannan6629]

You might want to reconsider the earplugs in case you get unwanted company.. I like to know what's going on outside my tent plus I enjoy the sounds of the wilderness.. I do sometimes like using earplugs in cities.. Otherwise it's a good video.. Thanks for sharing it.. The kindle's heavy for the space it takes up.. As much as I love reading, I don't do it on the trail but I do carry paper and pencil.. A thin paperback would be better.. If I need to occupy myself I do pencil puzzles.. If I have a book I might stay up reading late into the night.. Good first aid kit..

[@MrDara1952]

well done straightforward video with good ideas.

[@colblimp]

But why 3? I bring one small penknife when I'm backpacking and mainly only use it to make kindling for my wood burning stove.

[@olivermoes-okun2468]

Was there a bear box there or did you tie up your food? thinking about doing the same hike this summer

[@outdoorsmen5653]

as for knifes look into Russell Groham made in NS was the fixed blade for Canadian forces for years i own 2 and they go with me on every trip look it up you may like then

[@shramj]

Great setup!

[@marksantucci4230]

so if your back from your Journey. did you leave the country? did you bring chapstick?

[@FlashGeiger]

I'm not sure what formats you can load onto a Kindle (I use a Kobo) but if you can, load it up with manuals for all your gear, a first aid manual etc. The kobo can load pdfs and most manuals are availeable on line as pdfs. If you take a camera, you should take pics of your map. Electronic memory is weightless if your taking the memory anyway so you can add redundancy for no weight.

[@Real_MisterSir]

would be good and indeed save weight, but i'd say that for something as important as a map then I wouldn't rely on electronics alone. A camera could be damaged by water, it could (easily) run out of battery and then you'd be lost for good. And a map isn't that heavy, if its about weight saving I'd look for something else. But yea having manuals on an electronic device rather than hard copy seems like a good idea!

[@FlashGeiger]

Daniel Kemnitz I agree with the comments about the map. Still carry the map, but take a picture of it too for redundancy... in case your map gets so wet it falls apart or if it blows away or a bear eats it or something. The kobo allows me to load pics so I do. The battery in it outlasts most of my trips. It's still likely more susceptible to rain than a paper map.

[@Real_MisterSir]

FlashGeiger I'd probably use a tight sealed plastic bag (or similar) to keep the map dry, but still agree with you that having digital backups and files is good for saving weight and space depending on the object. And yea, its always relative to where you are going, weather conditions and how long you are planning to stay :) If I knew it was a 2-3 day trip with blue sky and nice weather at a fairly accessible location i wouldn't bother with too much stuff either if i could have digital versions of it instead.

[@quebradillaman]

Hey, whats the name of your cookware ? It looks compact and light.

[@Katiepasmans]

He's packing the Primus LITECH Trek Kettle Pot

[@quebradillaman]

Thanks I have been waiting for a response...

[@olivermoes-okun2468]

They sell it at Mountain Equipment co-op

[@MrJowee]

So this vid was a year ago. How has your gear load out changed, if at all?

[@olivermoes-okun2468]

also how much was the sleeping bag and is it from MEC?

[@SikMisfits]

Strange that you would be ready for bears and such but then wear ear plugs while sleeping. Have you even thought that over?

[@StartUpSurvival]

Life is full of contradictions. Chances of me getting a bad night of sleep in the woods without ear plugs 85% Chances of me being attacked by a bear in my sleep 0.0001% Obviously I'm willing to take the risk.

[@SikMisfits]

StartUpSurvival Chances of a good night of sleep 15% Chances of dying if you were attacked by a bear in your sleep because you wore earplugs and left it to chance 100% Irrationality: Priceless No seriously man I was just wondering. It just seems strange that anyone would sleep in the woods with earplugs. But hey do what you do and enjoy. I'm looking at adding some of those mountain house meals to my bag because I carry heavy canned food which is a waste of weight.

[@chuckawade1]

SikMisfits So if he hears the bear I assume you're thinking he would wake up... then what?

[@SikMisfits]

***** Uh, be ready to defend himself if need be. Better than getting mauled while sleeping.

[@dracobushcraft3523]

I bring earplugs but only use them if I am with someone who snores and keeps me awake. I can see why Billy the Kid shot a man just for snoring. I have considered it myself. I don't like to wear earplugs in bear country just for the reason stated. Or really even a large pack of hungry coyotes might get bold if you are sleeping. What would I do? I would shoot the bear or use bear spray. Both work pretty well at getting rid of them. Though if you have to spray it then you might want to break camp and move on before he gains his senses and comes back.

[@FlowersForYou629]

I would not want to sleep with earplugs. I would want to hear if something is going on around me

[@outdoornor771]

The shoes are Merell Moab mid, GTX

[@sublyme2157]

Who has better beer, the States or Canada?

[@Beardy-plays]

Nice! I'm in Richmond.

[@jediknight73]

u got like half day worth of food? short trip?

[@colblimp]

But starting fires and purifying water are different to knife use! That said, you make a good point.

[@sandman503]

Not a bad idea to bring 2 stoves

[@tinderinc]

If you gonna pack a lighter just pack a BIC those cheap dollar store lighters aren't worth your life even tho you have back ups.

[@leonlynes152]

cool stuff, just leave the edc in the truck? or not! personally I carry major redundancies and my recliner too! {alite} hyoh!

[@jamesbrook2582]

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[@blitzb4]

Great video... Very informative...

[@hockeylover9797]

Where abouts in canada are you located? i ask because im from ontario and i was just curious where you shop for all your backpacking items. Im kind of new to the whole backpacking/bug out bag scene and im looking for any tips possible

[@StartUpSurvival]

I live in Vancouver now but am originally from Ontario. Check out www.mec.ca They have locations in most larger cities, otherwise you can by online.

[@sipapito]

That Katadyn it#s super expensive or?

[@schlaznger8049]

i hava a 454 casull in a lever action rifle that shoots 360 gr bullets. it works much better than bear spray...Actually upon reflection the 454 will spray bear everywhere.

[@beauf4691]

You can fry spam in the fry pan

[@mrchie888]

The only problem i have with this video is putting the dirty boots on the bed LOL

[@bentollerson877]

6:37 " Ok, here is my pot"

[@marksantucci4230]

So what kind of Hand Sanatizer do you like the Body Shop or CVS?

[@StartUpSurvival]

+Mark Santucci I pretty much hate all hand sanitizer equally. I find the alcohol content is pretty bad for my hands. I only use it if I have no other option. Nothing beats good old soap and water.

[@robinconkel-hannan6629]

+StartUpSurvival Even plain water can do a lot for cleanups..

[@DannyWalker1949]

Yeah, and the Alcohol in it is good for starting fires when its wet outside too.

[@royenge4253]

oh haha ok i was wondering why you needed bear spray

[@dracobushcraft3523]

Get AquaMira drops for water. Works better and taste better than iodine. Also I have dumped the hiker pro for the Sawyer Mini. Weighs a lot less and actually is easier to use. In Canada I would probably only take the drops if there were cold mountain streams in the area. i only take the filter if I know I will have to get water from lakes and swamps.

[@schwags1969]

Agreed, my friend and I went out,,,my filter failed and his tablets worked wonderful.

[@royenge4253]

where was this trip in the states or Canada??

[@marcusmcdonaugh6566]

It's in Canada in BC in the lower mainland

[@cocolezzz]

does bear spray work for wolf,cougars,wolverine,etc

[@booishoois309]

sean smith Of course. I'm pretty sure it works on anything with eyes and a nose.

[@MrLazyeyedhobo]

sean smith wolves, cougars, and wolverines love getting maced in the face they think its awesome

[@FreddyDevantier]

Duuuude sleeping pillow wise, I highly recommend the Sea to Summit Aeros Premium pillow. So comfy, and it packs up small as a fist. It's really quite beautiful. EDIT: I see a bunch of poop faces talking about the mans extra lighters and knives, do they really add that much weight? No. Chill out dudes! Let the man pack what he wants!

[@cclark098]

thank you. great tips

[@zacharytakach8487]

He could lose the bear spray, Bears don't attack soul-less gingers,

[@coldcoldrain13]

Great system, except for the earplugs!

[@SACREDFlRE]

The Whack. Greendrop is further than it looks.

[@StartUpSurvival]

this is true, but it was beautiful.

[@biswaruph]

It is a nice video. But I think you cut some weight by removing extra knives & lighters! :) You did not show what worm cloths you are packing!?

[@nray456]

Magnifying glass is for your topographical map....

[@zanebryan9455]

I'm pretty sure that I'm one of the only Americans that knows what a tuque is

[@StartUpSurvival]

lol I keep forgetting that is a Canadian word. We had to invent funny names for our cold winter clothing. It helps distract us from how miserable our winters can be! Alot of Americans know what they are, but call them something different.

[@zanebryan9455]

Hahaha, We call them Beanie's here. Great video btw I like seeing what other people use.

[@ap.rambo10]

I'm American and I know what it meant...but that is only cause I watch a lot of hockey.

[@j.d.r5271]

Great vid. thank you

[@Hudson4426]

gortax?

[@TheMoniMode]

thank you!

[@tomoswatkins4218]

Cool video but why put a lighter in a first aid kit

[@moxtr]

to sterilize needle and tweezers for splinter removal or lighting a signal fire or one to stay warm and prevent shock in case of an immobilizing injury comes to mind.

[@gmooney1111]

*pulls out spoon and fork* Yeah i got a knife and a fork here...

[@brucehodson2763]

You duplicate a lot of gear. Three knives, two rags & a dish rag, an extra pack, two firemaking tools, food in two bags (?)... Hope you had fun though!

[@jediknight73]

mountain house is good but for same price i pack lipton noodles u get 10 for a dollar at staore same calorie's.

[@dtq73880]

Chilliwack Gone gone gone been gone so long

[@Skrubbzdubbz]

go Portland!!

[@financialfreedom9073]

is Mr noodle of brand ramen

[@pyromaniak3]

you could fry some gerbil nuts or something real small like the 17 extra pounds of lighter fluid your hauling it would take some weight off dude

[@StartUpSurvival]

Lighter fluid? I don't remember packing that.

[@seanpalmer9100]

StartUpSurvival I think he meant all of the extra lighters lol

[@173jaSon371]

jesus why even go on a 12 km backpacking trip. thats a day hike man! Not an insanely long day hike either. 4 hours?

[@Tuit123]

All new

[@nfc598]

kewl

[@btrswt35]

If you are so concerned about extra weight (i.e. not taking a stove, extra water bottle, etc) why are you so redundant with purifying water, starting fires, sandals, a kindle, possibly two cameras, multiple knifes, etc. To each their own but from the sound of it you could do without a lot of this stuff.

[@StartUpSurvival]

Backpacking is a science and an art. You learn by doing. Thanks for watching.

[@moxtr]

it is always a compromise and the journey to super ultralight backpacking can take time and not everyone has the same goals.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

enough with the metrics its 32 ozs 5cel is? inches feet miles what the ancients used

[@Laarrshh]

This is a bit excessive for a 1 day trip

[@WanderingFromKansas]

It's a lot excessive! I like redundancies for water and fire, but those were overkill. Most backpackers have gone away from nalgene bottles, opting for lighter "smart water" bottles. All that said, every weight that a person chooses to carry is up to their own preferences. Short hikes are more forgiving to overpackers.

[@mtpstv94]

Mountain House is disgusting.

[@StartUpSurvival]

Totally agree. They always make me feel sick the next day. So much preservatives and bullshit in them. I have a few stored, and will eat them if necessary when the zombie apocalypse hits.

[@trioultimo]

This stupid flashlight instead of a headlamp? seriously? This made me insta switch the channel.

[@mmj1342]

I stopped watching when I saw he was bringing a Kindle.