WHAT You Really NEED to Know BEFORE you Buy a Backpack! | Beginner BACKPACKING E1

[@AggyGoesOutdoors]

Seriously I love a base camp Chris video, his jovial enthusiasm is more infectious than the virus. . .. what a guy 🙏🏽👍🏽🏕️

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Aggy! Glad you got infected! LOL "Keep Hiking!"

[@Mickster8614]

Yeah, and they don’t make you sick.

[@shawnfeid9855]

Bought the Osprey Atmos 65 about 10 months ago and it has been the best pack I've ever owned. My 26th year off and on the trail. Thanks brother. Keep hiking!!

[@gordy2704]

Hey Chris, I know I’m late to the party on this video but just wanted you to know that as someone who is expanding his camping horizons from motorcycle camping to backpacking, I found your video super helpful! I invested in the Atmos 65 AG after taking my gear to the store and checking out what felt the best. Understanding how to fine tune the final adjustments is invaluable. THANK YOU

[@basecampchris]

AWEsome...very welcome...the 65L is a good one!

[@gordy2704]

@Shawn Shaffer Same here Shawn - I have used pretty light gear as a default anyway so the transition isn’t a difficult one. I found that the gear I have in my side bags and top bag (minus tools and bike emergency items obviously!) fits easily into the 65L. Ride and hike safe my friend!

[@richardd540]

Just bought my girlfriend for Christmas a Aura AG50. I measured her before buying to get the right size, but your shoulder strap measuring section was very helpful to key in on the exact length.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you.

[@davidsavage5930]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers!!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you!!

[@twocross]

Watching this in a airport waiting to board a plane. Heading to Utah to hike for a week. Thanks BCC for keeping backpacking light!

[@basecampchris]

Welcome...Thanks for your support! Utah is my favorite place to hike/ backpack. Enjoy your trip!!

[@AccidentalHiker1]

I measured myself as "Med". Decided to buy new instead of trying to save money on ebay. Went to REI and was measured as Xsmall/small right in the middle adjustment. Bought myself a Gregory Jade 63L.

[@basecampchris]

Nice! Gregory makes good packs!

[@shawnfeid9855]

Your recommendations and reviews are great for us that can't backpack/hike or camp "professionally "..I've found that your recommendations keep me out in the backwoods more often. Keep hiking!!!

[@adarshmishra5545]

Hii chris, hope you doing good... I found your channel about a week ago and i have watched most of the backpacking videos and it is so interesting and informative. You really make cool videos. You just earned one more subscriber. Keep going👍👍

[@basecampchris]

Awesome, thank you! Glad that they are helpful to you. Keep Hiking!

[@Arbie812]

If you aren't planning to already, I'd be particularly interested to hear about clothing, fabrics, and layering, and tips on what sizes to aim for when buying these clothes. For example, should I be getting a size up or not when looking at outer layers. That kind of thing, I think, would be extremely helpful. Thanks, Chris, keep up the fine work.

[@basecampchris]

Yes...I'll be going over cloths/ material and how much to bring and how to pack it!

[@Arbie812]

@@basecampchris Super! Thanks! Looking forward to it.

[@trevormegson7583]

I learned things I did not know. Thanks. Look forward to the rest of the series.

[@basecampchris]

Glad to hear it! I'll "Keep Hiking!"

[@MegaSusanc]

Thank you, Chris. I was so confused about how to get the right size pack. Now, I know how to get the right size for everyone in my family. You did an awesome job with this video. Every time I watch one of your videos, I always learn something, 😆 Awesome video, as always! Thanks again. Stay awesome. 🤗HUGS🤗

[@davidsavage5930]

Chris, I like your channel. You have a great mix of gear reviews, hiking, cooking and back packing. Keep it up!!!!

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that! Keep Hiking!

[@traceylasslett5514]

Excellent pack guide! Be well have a great holiday and Trail on!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you ! Happy Holidays!

[@Joey_Joey_Joey]

Another great video! Looking forward to the series. You explain things very well! Merry Christmas Chris!

[@basecampchris]

Happy holidays! Thank Joey.

[@ottomechanic1370]

Really liked this presentation of how to choose the correct backpack. Very helpful and all the features you went over were great to know. Thanks! Just found your channel recently.

[@basecampchris]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Iceburg0032]

Very good info for us beginners thanks for the video it was very informative.

[@drunkmike6364]

Excellent video. Very informative 😁

[@basecampchris]

Thanks Mike...Glad it was helpful!

[@petecoppola5428]

Another great video Chris. Happy Holidays.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Pete!

[@michellereed5638]

Thank you for these instructional videos, like the cooking gear vidoe--I also took notes! I wrote down the tables regarding back packs displayed and wrote copieous notes because I do not remember stuff well. I need notes. I am collecting information so that if my sister and I have to bug out of our apartment we will be prepared to do so with the right stuff. Two years ago we had to vacate our apartment because of high heat temperatures, and it was a mess packing and taking things. I do not want a repeat. WE had to camp out at our church as it had AC then we got kicked out of the kicthen--could not use their facilities! So....I want to be self sufficient, and only need a physical place to camp out--but have our way to cook and have our packs and cooking supplies, and sleeping pads and bags and stuff. WE have a nice church--it is that they have many ministries helping many people. The pastor at the last minute felt bad about us being banned from the kitchen facilities, brought us two mini fridges for our food. WE did not need to cook thank heavens. NOW I would like to have that option open to us. WE had to stay a week there--no transportation. They had well water which is good, since I am allergic to chlorinated water. WE did okay. It was 116 degrees in our town. I would have otherwise died had we stayed in our apartment. We lost our power for 27 hours this past winter and it got down to a blustery 40 degrees in our apartment with snow and ice literally coming into our living room! So we want some supplies we can rely on to cook and literally camp in our apartment next time. Plus I am having a storm screen door put on our back door. Our management company refuses to pay for that, so I am springing for the cost. WE live in low income housing. Chris, it is hard to live on a fixed income. But I will get the items we need to be self sufficient and survive so that we can help our less fortunate neighbors when these emergencies arise. God Bless you, as you are equipping us to help others for the hard times coming.

[@J_R_Maddox]

Thank you so much for a great video! I found your channel a few weeks ago, when starting to research gear. I am just getting into backpacking and your info has been a huge help. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@basecampchris]

Great to hear, John! Backpacking/ hiking are a great way to experience the outdoors...Merry Christmas!

[@christopherhaak9824]

While a hydration bladder and sleeve appears nice, they are a huge pain for any multi day hike where you are refilling and likely filtering often. Cheap one liter bottles in the wb pockets works much better. Also why a sleeping bag compartment? You only access that once a day at the end, so just stuffing it at the bottom on the main compartment is simpler and lighter. I think most folks pack and carry way too much, mostly because of fear or what if. You don't even need to go all high buck ultralight to really drop your pack weight and volume. Also, remember that many bulky items can be attached to the outside of the pack.

[@bigmikehikez2927]

Great job Chris. I especially like how you showed how to measure your own torso length. God bless.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍Big Mike!

[@dlgump]

thank you so much! This is going to help me tremendously!

[@basecampchris]

You're so welcome!

[@R33ADJ]

Always cool to watch your latest vids Chris....great tutorial helping those getting into backpacking/camping....have a great Christmas my friend and stay safe out there....all the best to you and yours.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Alastair! A lot of people are seeing value in nature and wanting to get out and experience it! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

[@miketurner2945]

Got me a osprey xenith 88 on the way for winter camping or longer trips in the spring.

[@basecampchris]

Sweet...I want to review one of those Zeniths.

[@remainingwild]

You have such a great energy, loved watching this video!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheBazookacow]

Very helpful video Chris, thank you kindly!

[@basecampchris]

Welcome and Keep Hiking!

[@red1able]

Great informative demo .Most everything you need to know.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Art....Happy Anniversary! and Keep Hiking!

[@frankzappa2451]

Thanks again Chris. ✌️

[@basecampchris]

Very Welcome Frank!

[@IndianHemlock]

Great tips Chris, that torso adjustment is very important !! Looking forward to the series’s, and merry Christmas

[@basecampchris]

Happy holidays! Thanks for watching Indian Hemlock!

[@mikehall8697]

Very helpful vid Merry Christmas chris

[@basecampchris]

Thanks, you too!

[@arresttyrants6921]

happy holidays

[@basecampchris]

Thank you! Enjoy the holidays!

[@retiredreyes5084]

So glad I found your channel, subscribed! I have been trying to figure out what I need to pick a bag. Well, now I know, but going to have to start again at beginning, thank you

[@basecampchris]

Awesome! Thank you! Yes - a lot of things to consider.

[@Dfgbuiiyyyybb]

Holy cow I was always looking wondering about sizing 🎒. Thank your for the in-depth explanation book marking this video. Does Ospray offer this? I know REI doesn’t.

[@basecampchris]

Awesome - glad that was helpful.

[@tylerberry2476]

Your content in your video is very helpful thank you for sharing this with us . Merry Christmas and hope we all have a better New Year thanks for being the good!👍👍♥️🎄🎄

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and Keep Hiking ! 2021 is going to be great!

[@ronschreiber3635]

great video Sir which one do you prefer 60liter ??

[@basecampchris]

The Osprey Atmos 65L is my go to pack!

[@DrDennis]

Awesome info

[@basecampchris]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Will-Parr]

Excellent

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Broken_n_Famous]

Great man i adjust mine while watching u ....cheers

[@basecampchris]

Enjoy! Keep Hiking!

[@appalachianadventures1982]

Another great video Chris!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Country Rhodes!

[@mariosimard4207]

For day hike in summer, for winter snowshoeing, what do you recommend ? Stratos 36 or Kestrel 38 ?

[@basecampchris]

I like the Stratos 36 - Airspeed back panel and suspension are comfortable/ many adjustments/ comes with a rain cover. Good pockets ( 7 exterior pockets! ) and design.

[@mariosimard4207]

@@basecampchris Thank you to taking time to respond, I appreciate 🙏Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@SittingBullOwl]

Cool. Bring on the next videos

[@basecampchris]

Thank oz...should be fun!

[@yudiherdiana4979]

Have been trying to fall in love to Atmos AG 50 but never suceeded. The hip belt just doesn't feel right to me. I think I'm going to stick with my lovely Stratos 50 for the next couple of years of adventures.

[@GurbhaijSingh]

Great 👍

[@basecampchris]

Thank you 👍

[@cobbler88]

Based on my experience, make a list of features that are important to you, and bring it when shopping. Don't think you'll remember everything. Last time out I thought I had everything, but after making sure Nos. 2-7 were covered, I forgot to make sure the damn thing had straps on the bottom in case I wanted to strap something like a Z-pad down there. And it probably doesn't need to be said, but it's VERY important to check whether it comes with a rain cover. Like, $30-$40 important in the case of some packs (like the Atmos 65) that ask for $270 and make you buy a cover separately..

[@basecampchris]

A list is a Good point....also The Atmos is a great pack but I don't get why they don't add a rain cover. Probably sell a lot more of their $270 packs! ( I do like the sleep pad straps...always something you can put there.)

[@redshepherdoutdoors7201]

Another great informative video, Chris. Looking forward to this series as well. Always enjoy your channel and your enthusiasm for the outdoors. Keep up the great work and Merry Christmas

[@basecampchris]

Awesome, thank you! Happy Holidays.

[@rodolfoboimarinho6504]

Great videos. But I am really into daily packs and can´t try out in my country so please do a comparison side by side with semi cargo bags. Would be very usefull to noobies like myself.

[@basecampchris]

Thanks for the idea!

[@lucasversieck]

Im looking forward to watch all video's from this series but could you try looking in the camera al little more :) that would be lovely

[@basecampchris]

Thanks for watching!

[@robs4516]

I thought I was the only person that thought the "front" of a pack should really be called the "back".

[@basecampchris]

I guess the Top-Lid is the bottom of the pack.

[@yudiherdiana4979]

And yet the US insisted to stay in imperial system (except for military related measurements) :D

[@sonjamarohn1134]

Und wenn man noch kleiner hat als die sind was macht man dann gibt es auch für noch kleiner