BUSTING 5 Backpacking Myths Stupid people fall for

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Smash subscribe or you will step on a snake next time you are hiking.

[@possumj7307]

But I already subscribed. Does that mean I am doomed on my next hike? Nice burp!

[@Nostradam1984]

​@@possumj7307 Same. Except a snake is doomed in my case. There are only garter snakes and rubber boa's around my area so Kyle basically condemned a defenseless snake to be crushed by my foot.

[@ThePainterr]

LOl...damn dude .....lol.....snakes better watch out.....I use WW2 German DAK Mountain boots with metal studs ....tramp on snake = dead snake...hope the snakes get the memo....lmao.....got me sub'd though...wanna save snake lives...lol!

[@rembrandtshadows]

awww I like snakes! Is it a poisonous snake or just looks that way? Full grown black racers are so cool to see move!

[@modestadventurers]

Shit. That’s why that keeps happening. Thanks dude.

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Ultra light tip: I bring only one sock and alternate the foot it is on throughout the day. At night I just cram both feet into the same sock.

[@duncdunc76]

Great Tip👍 Im definitely trying that out on my next trip. Ive been trying to find a way to shave another couple oz off my 65lb base weight.

[@nonameman9291]

I actually do something similar with my pack. I removed all straps on the left side of my pack and alternate arms as I hike.

[@Sheltonism]

Have one foot amputated. Think of the weight savings!

[@highcurrent1125]

You're so ultralight! Me too, I just trimmed 3 grams off my pack!

[@williambrennan7794]

Socks?

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Damn it Kyle! If the new guys don't buy all the expensive stuff and find out they hate it, then I can't buy it from them for half the cost...

[@pluggothesluggo5509]

yeah, this is big brain time

[@JustinOutdoors]

Really appreciate you brushing your teeth for us! Wish the girls I dated had the same kind of courtesy.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Lmaoooo do you pack a toothbrush when you go backpacking in a winter blizzard??

[@mr.perfect5303]

Kyle is a great woman.

[@CowbellCustoms]

Dont you hate it when you go down on a date and it smells like the soap in your bathroom sink.

[@majorheadache2263]

Knowing the way Justin talks in his videos makes this comment amazing 😆

[@mr.perfect5303]

@@majorheadache2263 very true.

[@AdamHoyt]

Ya you have no idea how many people I met while living in Arizona, were all apprehensive about hiking and coming across a rattlesnake on the trail. (200% worry for a

[@KyleHatesHiking]

LMAO thats what I'm talking about

[@kyllo8497]

Sooo true! I live in AZ and am well aware of those two facts.... Yet I'm still guilty of being that person sometimes

[@adventureswithfrickandfrack]

My first rattlesnake encounter was pretty exciting! It was the next day after I had to sit down and take a long rest in the middle of the trail because I was heading into heat exhaustion. I felt so much better after I cooled off and drank a liter of water. It is definitely important to know what to do in a scary situation.

[@Jagoffbrewer]

Checks backpack...Full of gear Dan Becker recommended...

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Guilty

[@christianb8228]

Lol

[@whodey2112]

I have Dan Becker in my backpack...

[@RalphReagan]

Lol

[@UnclePaul]

Good advice. You can't beat doing a LOT of research, AND testing your gear, AND gradually gaining experience. As a FAT hiker, it is particularly tough and used to suck. But for some reason I no longer hate hiking. It is becoming an addiction.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Keep it up!! Always appreciate your comments my dude 🤙

[@datboi9108]

Went backpacking even hiking for the first time this summer for 4 days and i thought i had it down like a pro from all the research i did. Had an awesome time hiking miserable time camping because i didnt think about the right food to bring for myself. Took too much from articles and youtubers and not enough from my own day to day life and brought myself outta my normal eating habbits. BIG ol myth: what works for me will work for you!

[@scottmerchant8544]

Spot on dude! I was so bogged down/overwhelmed by KZbin info and written reviews on gear. After first night actually doing it everything settled out and made way more sense

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Yes! KZbin videos are great to learn from, but they can't replace the lessons you will learn while actually being out there.

[@ke9tv]

Hiking partner to me, about half-way through a bushwhack with about a 3000-foot elevation gain in black fly season: "Isn't it great that once you get to the top, you totally forget how much this sucks?"

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Lmao but what if the top sucks too??

[@ThisIsUnused]

Wait a minute! I'm not supposed to have the exact same gear as Darwin?? WTF!?

[@KyleHatesHiking]

No! He has a pack with no hip belt and a 3lb camera, I don't know how he does it

[@ThisIsUnused]

@@KyleHatesHiking it could be because he's more evolved than the rest of us. (see what I did there?)

[@megaosfan]

@@KyleHatesHiking He just chooses not to use the hip belt since he has no waist or hips, but the EVLV does come with one (removeable). Can you tell I'm skinny envy? LOL

[@frankzappa2451]

Darwin is a cool dude.

[@duncdunc76]

@@ThisIsUnused I think his new pack is called the evolve🤔

[@MakoBlitz]

I couldn’t agree with you more on the last point! On my first backpacking trip ever in the Presidentials I went with my Dad. Up until then we had only done car camping so we brought everything! I’m talking hatchets, e-blankets, a 5lb first aid kit, mega flashlights, hotel cosmetic bags, and TWO full sets of clothes per day (for safety ofc)... As the able teenager I ended up carrying 60 lbs. Now I’ve learned so much and my average pack weight is sub-20. Great tip and keep up the amazing videos so more can learn!

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

Hypothermia and heat exhaustion are bigger threats than animals.

[@UnclePaul]

I agree. Ticks are next on my list.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Agreed

[@jonsanford2515]

Fwiw, ticks are animals... Just not the ones people think they should be worried about.

[@ForestG]

I'd love to watch a video on winter backpacking/camping gear and tips! I've been backpacking for many years, but I hate the winter (especially in MN) and could use some tips. Appreciate your content and goofiness. 🙏 Keep it up weirdo.

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

My best friend is a paramedic in one of the North Ga counties at the southern end of the AT. In the 7-8 years he’s been with that department, they’ve NEVER responded to a bear attack, but they have to rescue lost, exhausted, hungry, ill equipped hikers or folks having medical emergencies on trail several times a year.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I believe it. Bears are a danger, just not the only danger

[@NickEDowning]

That is because with a bear encounter there is nothing left to rescue! ;) Na, bears are great finds on hikes.

[@KirstenBayes]

Good stuff. Truly with a basic Ten Essentials kit and a sleeping bag/quilt rated for the season, folks are going to have fun out there and be safe. After that, they can work out for themselves whether more stuff equals more fun.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Agreed! Well said

[@alexweigelhikes]

I did the exact opposite of this advice. Thousands of dollars and hundreds of KZbin hours later: my first backpacking trip was awesome! (I have kids, so I needed the retail therapy. And the KZbin therapy. And I can only get away from my family like once a year... it was totally worth it though. Spending their college savings on gear is also pretty satisfying whenever they act out.)

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Lol fair enough

[@SmithFarmTilton]

Pretty sure the whole reason I hate hiking is because I went out and bought the exact same gear you use.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

At least you used my affiliate links right?!

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing

[@drummingbad9358]

Good stuff ...and always strong finish with a Bush light!

[@konservation6205]

MORE gear is not better, but the RIGHT gear is. Too many UL hikers are blasé about taking essential safety gear. Glad you touched on this.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Your first sentence is very well said. Wish I had said it like that!

[@stitch3163]

2:15 ...Kyle, quit flipping us off whilst holding your beer. (Viewers: You cannot unsee that, now. You’re welcome.)

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I didn't even notice!

[@stitch3163]

@@KyleHatesHiking Yeah, I thought it was pretty funny.

[@CarlsonAdventures]

Ok Kyle. I'm a new subscriber and I have to say I love the channel and content. Keep it up man!

[@JaredHikes]

There are some amazing tents for under 150...and yes, I'll be drooling over the zpacks duplex or hexamid for atleast another year or two. Great job Kyle!

[@helpfulcommenter]

List the amazing tents for under 150

[@JaredHikes]

@@helpfulcommenter example... Rei's Passage 1 are around $110 with the footprint. Just browse thier tents, I'm pretty sure there are 3-4 other tents under 150 that get great reviews too.

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@JaredHikes Welp the Passage 1 is no longer available but also I’d personally not want to carry a one person tent that weighs around 3.5lbs. Hard to justify that at any price imho

[@mattbowyer6211]

Backpacking Myth #6: Kyle Hates Hiking

[@m_soko]

Kyle is forever getting beer on his shirt🤣 it's pretty much a "thang" at this point

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I'm a mess

[@michellebakerstoneledge]

Hilarious. Helpful. Unique. Loved it! 🤣🍻

[@Doc_Watson]

1) Yup, watched another youtuber (or two) and thought, nope, that won't work for me. 2) Learned a long time ago with fishing equipment - last year's model or cheaper alternatives work great especially if you are aware of the limitations and are willing to accept or work around them. Sometimes it's nice to buy cheap and beat the crap out of it and buy new the next year instead of paying 5X as much and worry about keeping it pristine. 3) Wild animals? Typically they try to avoid you. (especially in the NorthEast) 4) Embrace the suck - It's still better than being home with the wife. ;-) 5) Less gear for longer hikes = better walking. More luxury items for short hike = enjoyable camping experience.(Extra clothes - is better than being miserable in soaking wet clothes. I try to have an emergency change of clothes, "just in case") Another good video, thank you.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

a two beer video .... awesome 😂 ... sometimes i think that folks get confused by Backpacking and Bushcrafting .... so newbies backpackers end up taking large knives, hatchets, Ferro rods and other gear that really isn’t necessary and really adds weight ( i know i did 😂) i’m a big believer in trekking poles to take some of strain and soft earplugs for sleeping at night.... both controversial but they both work to make the backpacking experience more enjoyable... nice video as always Kyle 👍😂

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Agree with most of this, thanks Dave!

[@felixgriffin9472]

I have done a tiny bit of backpacking (and a lot of hking) but I'm still getting very bogged down with making my gear lists - interms of thinking abt all the small things I could need, i.e. a trowel, sunscreen and bug spray, Sporks, Paracord, compass, first ai kit suplied and I was wondering if people could potentially say what they're lists are so I don't end up bringing 80 ibs of gear. Thanks!

[@Tina-zi9dv]

Keep up the good work!! Love your sense of humor :)

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Thank you!!

[@adventureswithfrickandfrack]

I double checked. I was already subscribed. Jeez Kyle, let it go! 😊😊😊Good points. Enjoyed the video.

[@NewsViewsAndTruth]

BUSCH -why? Because U Save Cash Homie

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Best comment I've ever gotten

[@adventureswithfrickandfrack]

Personally I prefer Keystone Light.

[@OldPackMule]

One of your best videos. Excellent advice in your usual irreverent style.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Thanks!!

[@aaronfuentes5919]

When you're freakn' stoked on a new piece of dank backpacking gear..... Noun:

[@atmako1]

Great review of the Columbia long sleeve shirt......the beer was dry by the end of the video....lmao....

[@kyllo8497]

10:00 "...too much gear is gonna be really in-pack-full..."

[@Rustanator2]

Hey. Been watching several of your videos. Felt attacked by your "most people watching haven't subbed" So I did. And I'll even comment on them to help the algorithm. Pretty ok content. Good to listen to while going to sleep or if I'm in the mood to listen to a guy rant about camp chairs for 30 mins. But you've got a good channel going. Sorta like if I ordered Dan Becker off of wish.

[@Jc21112]

What kind of beer do you recommend for a beginner who's attempting the AT for the first time?

[@NickEDowning]

Cheap!

[@nobison6185]

The one in your hand is my favoite

[@Jimmyfinder]

You mention on one of your points, "figure out if you like backpacking first". Would be interested to see a video exploring that a little more with some gear recs, distance, time on the trail etc aimed towards figuring out if you will enjoy without breaking the bank. I want to get into it but I'm stuck with this chicken and egg problem where I want good gear so I don't hate it but also don't want to spend in case I hate it.

[@jefftp]

Start out with day hikes. Basic gear in a 15 to 25 liter pack: a real compass and map, first aid kit, headlamp/flashlight, 2 liters of water. Maybe in the spring/fall you want a hot lunch on the trail? That's when you invest in a cook kit, learn how to use it, and take it out on the trail. Maybe you're putting in enough miles that you need to add some water filtering/purification options? Great, add that to the pack. Save your first overnight trip for perfect weather, maybe a friend can lend you some old gear they don't use anymore? At home, learn how to use all your gear before going out. Be honest with yourself about how far you can walk--if you've never hiked before, even 8 miles can be exhausting depending on your fitness level. You might find you prefer the hiking without the camping--day hiking can be loads of fun and is definitely cheaper because the sleep system and shelter are where most of your money will end up. Maybe you prefer the camping without so much hiking? Hey, now you don't have to get to crazy about ultra-light gear which can really save money. It's critical to figure out what kind of hiking you do through personal experience because it will heavily influence your gear buying. One of the biggest mistakes you can make it buying a bunch of gear before you know how it's going to all work together, so take it easy, learn what works for you, and ease yourself into the hobby.

[@briannacluck5494]

I do a decent amount of hiking but last summer I did my first real backpacking trip. I took a bus into the mouth of a canyon, then hiked up into the canyon and up a back trail up the side of a mountain to get to a camping site. I had a giant lantern for light, a giant backpack from the army surplus store and like 10 liters of water because the park service turned off all the running water due to pathogens in the pipes so I had to pack it all in. My backpack was heavy as all hell. It was hot. I was at a 45 degree hike almost the whole time with no poles. It suuuuuucked but it was also AMAZING. I was sweaty and gross and pretty much inhaled a ramen bomb as soon as I got to camp but it felt great knowing that I did a hard thing. I think a lot of the shattered hopes of new hikers and backpackers is when they think the whole thing is fun photos and don't realize that part of the fun of those photos is knowing what it took to get there.

[@Ahex75]

It has been funny to watch how hiking trends have changed. Gore-tex boots vs. Trail runners, hammock vs. Tent, sleeping bag vs quilt etc. It also depends which season you hike, do you need carry your kids stuff, how far are another hikers or civilization. And most important is "style" you like to hike, ul, bush craft, cold soaking, maybe meths or esbit, make food from fish or game you get. About half a decade ago we had a little bit of an argument about UL gear. In a forum like Reddit most users were single and didn't need much gear and the UL gear was only way to go. My sister and his family of five had different needs. Kids were under 10 and didn't carry whole of their weight, like part of a tent and food. Also group with 5 members freeze fried food wasn't option because high cost and not very tasty. Also some treats were needed like pancakes with berries they picked, so frying pan was needed. So my sisters husband carried 110 l bag and 30 to 35kg load for a week trip.

[@margaretImhappy]

I love Dan Becker!! I also am a new convert to you & your channel!! As a new backpacker I really appreciate your honesty!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Thanks for watching!! I hope you smashed the subscribe button!!

[@margaretImhappy]

Kyle Hates Hiking of course!! I even followed you on IG!

[@nedanother9382]

He's as big a shill as Dan Becker....did you hear he hired a model to pose as his wife!? (Dan not Kyle....He's saving himself for Taylor)

[@GaerHampton]

My gear methods over the majority of my backpacking years earned me a trail name: "Too Much"...... Too much damn gear, that often weighed too damn much! It's amazing that I didn't quit backpacking years ago because the hiking with a pack part used to really suck! There definitely is a sweet spot along the prepared/underprepared & light pack/heavy pack spectrum. That's part of the "fun" of figuring out backpacking systems.

[@RyanSchell]

My second backpacking trip (after my first one I'm sure had me hooked) was an easy hike in with an awesome Campsite next to a stream and no one around. The next day the rain rolled in around lunch while taking a break and finding out a ton of a rain was coming in that night and all the next day, like inches of it. We decided to call it and make are way back to the car. Well the rain came in a few minutes later and the rest of the hike out. In a terrain of bogs, rhododendrons close enough to the trail to make sure you were wet, and 2 miles downhill at the end. Along with a 7+hr drive home... And I wouldn't take it back for anything. Yeah it sucked! But enduring that little trip made me realize I can endure more and I love pretty much any minute I can get out there.

[@mr.perfect5303]

The biggest myth by far is that backpacking gets you away from people. Yes, it can but you have to search pretty hard in most places.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

This is actually a very good one! I'm saving this for the next time I do a myths video

[@jlowknight]

More so now than ever. Lots of Covid19 outdoors KZbin expert's out on the trails/back country.

[@wanderformiles]

3:54 .... lmao great video and soooo accurate on so many levels.

[@memathews]

Dangerous animal I'm most scared of is in the parking lot.

[@maxviking3210]

Good advise. And agrees, specially about a lot of gears. I would say yiur shouldn’t take a lot of geera but the right gears and that is of coz depending how much comfort you want and how long you will camp. 80 pounds i only carry at work (army) but when I do hikes I carry about 22 pounds for a week out in the summer and 35-45 pounds in the winter (and by winter I mean real winter here in Sweden). I walked Kungsleden here in sweden 280 miles or 440km and it takes about 20-25 days and i rarely have more then 22 pounds including food (there are places on the rout where you can fill up with more food) Thanx for a nice video

[@Jonistired]

Covid kept me home all year. Even local trails were closed due to overcrowding or fires. I’ve been walking on paths that follow creeks through town and going in debt buying cool ultralight gear in lieu of being able to use the stuff I already have.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

sounds like a great time

[@Jonistired]

@@KyleHatesHiking it’s so exciting when a package arrives

[@peterzebot9863]

Holy crap how many beers did you have filming this? You love camping let's face it.😁

[@coasternut3091]

Packs for sure. I'm 6'5 so a lot of pack don't fit well. I can usually get one that fits, but it's frequently much more expensive than what youtubers quote (longer straps etc)

[@zakkmiller8242]

You should be holding a bong in future videos. Find a bong sponsor lmao

[@KGi4]

My fist officiall backpack was from second hand shop and it was 35$, i used it for 5 years and then i decided to upgrade. For me i go for prise/quality balance or i look for used decent quality. I dont want waist money on fancy gear that i would use 2-3 times a year. I look into gear as tool to serve me on my trip.

[@rabbitdadthings]

Did you know bears have actually started carrying Andrew Skurka spray? A bear can never be too careful out there. I mean, when it rains Andrew Skurka doesn’t get wet. The rain gets Andrew Skurka. Andrew Skurka doesn’t cheat death, he wins fair and square.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

lmao what

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

Skurka facts ? Interesting . Gotta look those up because I have a Skurka tent that I am taking on the A.t. 🤠

[@rabbitdadthings]

@@lebowskiunderachiever3591 Haha! My sense of humor seems to be lost on everyone but myself?

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

@@rabbitdadthings I have heard of him many times though the years but never knew much about him . Designed a great tent 😎 !

[@AJWertz]

I've seen your videos here and there, but I had to subscribe after I learned about 46climbs. You're doing a great thing. Cheers.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Love the "sometimes backpacking sucks" tip. #Type2Fun LOL. When I make my videos I include the crap too if I think it will be informative or entertaining for viewers but yeah you can't expect 100% instagram material.

[@ruth370]

....except the X-mid, the perfect tent for everyone. 😂🤣

[@rhosymedra6628]

For the "more gear isn't better": I'm planning a trip and using the rough guideline of not carrying more than 20% of your own body weight....well assuming that my husband has to carry our toddler (~30 lbs) and I can carry about 26 lbs by that guideline...all of the sudden that ultralight gear is looking real nice 😂 Carrying a crapload of gear just won't work. We've done backcountry hiking before, but not with the kid.

[@ichardrayaulpay7255]

You make me laugh! Thanks, Dan B.

[@frolege1]

Since you did a video with Nahamsha, would it be possible for you to do the same with Handstand? I think she lives in NH.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I've never talked to her! I dont just message random youtubers and ask to hike together, I always get to know the person before that is even a possibility. Maybe I should have her on trail tales

[@frolege1]

@@KyleHatesHiking yeah that would be cool. She was a fun hiker to follow a few years back.

[@nickkanakis3469]

I always tell people just getting into backpacking to use the gear at hand, no matter how heavy, and just try walking a mile or two from the car just for one night. You can deal with just about anything for an overnighter. That will tell you if you want to dive deeper into the hobby before you spend a lot of money.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Yup I agree 100%!

[@ReaganRuinedEverything]

People who don't like backpacking, should try camping. Backpacking/hiking is all about getting as many miles as possible, going the distance, it's in my opinion incredibly stressful and you're basically speed walking past all the beautiful spots. If you enjoy that, that's fine, but I think most people who dislike backpacking after building it up in their head for so long, then trying it out and realizing it isn't for them, just want the camping/nature experience, and you can get that without backpacking or hiking. I have 2 dedicated plots of land that I camp on, free of charge whenever I need a break from people. It's govt owned land that's not maintained and rarely ever visited by anyone other than me. I take care of it, clean up any and all trash I find (trash always finds it way there, especially at one where there's a fishing spot less than a mile away) and enjoy my time outside, close enough I can camp for 1 night if I want, or camp for 4 days. Enjoy your time, no need to freak out about miles if you don't want to.

[@billsmith6884]

I know a lot of guys who have served with the SAS. None of them use the Bear Grylls branded stuff, because it is junk. It is a joke amongst them that if equipment fails, it has earned the Bear Grylls seal of approval.

[@synapticfreeze2189]

Myth: bear spray works on hungry bears . Reality: it might work if the bear isn’t very hungry and there’s plenty of food available. If it’s hungry enough you’re lunch and bear spray is a condiment.

[@sha6mm]

On remote area trips you take what you need not what you think you might need. You really have to think of it this way.

[@pamelaharriman8338]

Kyle: After reading Lost on the Appalachian Trail, I'm so happy to see that your are well and thriving because some of the falls you took on that trail worried me for you. I just bought your Racing Winter on the Pacific Crest Trail with your trusty companion Katana and I'm looking forward to reading it.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

...what

[@PaultheBackpacker]

@@KyleHatesHiking Kyle I just finished that book you wrote "Influence of 12th Century Stained Glass Windows on Medieval Torture Devices." I disagree with your chapter on Iron Maidens but otherwise it is spot on. Your idea for wrapping your backpacking food in chainmail to protect it from land sharks....what can I say...brilliant!

[@jimwhalen4292]

Different Kyle. I’m reading Racing Winter now.

[@helpfulcommenter]

this comment is epic

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

I’ve been using an REI backpack and an REI tent for the last 2 to 3 years and they are still working great for me, and cost me about half as much as the fancy brands I see on other people’s KZbin videos, AND I got dem dividends. :-)

[@ursulaanne]

Do you ever submit any gear reviews in writing ? I notice when researching a new purchase that typically the only reviews are the few ppl who LOVED it or in reality, most often only the ppl who absolutely hated the product. I'm guilty of never leaving reviews for new gear that I buy. Not sure if u ever do already but When u mention gear products maybe u could encourage others to leave a review of their experience with it too on the product website

[@KyleHatesHiking]

I dont care for writing anymore but this is a pretty good idea. I've found that the best reviews usually come from websites like gear lab where they basically review everything

[@ursulaanne]

I feel like I never see any of these gear reviewers encouraging others to contribute. I always wondered if it was a conscious choice or they dont want bad product reviews on their affiliate links

[@jennylievois]

I only backpack when the forecast is 100% chance of sunshine and rainbows 🌈☀️

[@pluggothesluggo5509]

rainbow = it rained before sunshine = sunburns and 35 degree weather

[@motomuto3313]

I use your tips to help with weight savings on my motorcycle camping kit. It's like a budget, I just have a 60lb budget. The less weight I put on my bike the farther I can go between gas stations.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

My friend hikes with an AU$60 80L unbranded pack off eBay. This won't work for everyone - he's in ideal health, with a perfect back - but it works for him, & leaves him more money for the stuff he does want to spend it on, like his shelter, water filter, sleeping gear & technical garments. Different strokes.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

yup!

[@SemperVeritas.]

I, no shit, was watching this upside down so I really appreciate the acknowledgment

[@fatguyhisbackpack5755]

The Fat Guy and His Backpack Guy agrees 100%. Before spending a lot of money try day hikes and buy reasonably priced gear. I bought my first hiking boots at Big 5. I now have higher priced set, but my big 5 boots worked great for starting out. Good advise Kyle

[@BohemianAdventurers]

I like how you used big words like implication, and boner. With the burp, you almost sound like Rick from RICK AND MORTY. Well done Kyle!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

woohoo!

[@rembrandtshadows]

You drink Busch? Mmm its a good mixer with orange juice and vodka . . . or just drink whisky by the finger. :P

[@extremepedestrian]

I like his Bitcoin hat

[@KyleHatesHiking]

bruins!

[@kellycarlen9605]

Go Penguins!

[@NickEDowning]

The first bunch of times I went hiking I brought way, way too much food. I thought I would be mega hungry from the big miles that I would need a bear canister's worth of food.

[@adventureswithfrickandfrack]

I did that too. Then I wasn’t even hungry.

[@NickEDowning]

@@adventureswithfrickandfrack I've learned later that you actually lose your appetite when you hike for the first week or so. After that is when it kicks into hyperdrive. Funny how easy it to bring too much and have to carry it all.

[@dirtbagoutside]

Lol @ a lot of times backpacking kinda sucks. Soo true. Plenty of hard, rough and tough miles and times..

[@misscandy84]

And here I thought a jacket a backpack all the same but guess not when your on a long hike great video

[@ALORDW]

Irreverent and yet very useful info. I will say I enjoy the comments as much as your videos. I watch the video so I can relate to what folks are saying.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

My subscribers always leave the best comments! That's why I try to respond to as many as I can

[@XLFER00z]

Once I took a pair of old sneakers with me just because why not, it didn't even make sense why I did it, then something very strange happened, I found a friend of mine and his sneakers were all destroyed, they were in such bad shape that even The sole came off, so I gave him that extra pair and save his day, I wouldn't bring that back again but sometimes unexpected things happen

[@kateb6893]

DUDE I AM SUBSCRIBED OK

[@duncdunc76]

Huh I guess Ive been doing it all wrong or Kyle Style because I hardly ever remember details of the great parts about my adventures lol. I Do however always remember the WTF parts of my trips. Like getting lost in the Winds trying to off trail day hike from base camp to a secret shangri-la meadows for amazing fly fishing. We found the place after hours of bushwacking but we were so busy and preoccupied with fishing all day that when we were set to head out a short cut way back to base camp (we thought) we accidently hiked up the wrong side of a tributary and by the time we realized the folly the gorge was to deep to cross and were going to have to go back down and this was at dusk with probably 2 hours left to hike. So we ended up having to spend the night back down in shangri-la meadows where we were fishing with no camping gear as all we brought with us were fishing day packs. It was a cold night huddled around a fire on the river bank in fresh sign bear country Jeez. Long story to basically say I cant remember any specific fish I reeled in that day but man every detail of that night and the following day hike back to base camp is burned into memory.

[@victorvasquez2788]

Once in Band camp Dan Becker told me I have to buy a camp chair.. Thx Vic..

[@theamericanhiker9655]

Man I love being this early.....happy late thanksgiving Kyle!! But the only piece of gear that you MUST use is darn tough socks! Get down to southern Kentucky snd get to the Red River Gorge and hike with me dammit!

[@lostwithlobes1410]

ya know what’s scary.... coming across a make shift meth lab in the forest.... tweekers, that’s what frightens me, not animals. Packing heat when I hike...

[@lukebonagurio4503]

@@lostwithlobes1410 I live in mo same hear walked into a meth lab when I was 13. Luckily i was deer hunting and had a gun they let me walk away and my dad called the cops and the came out and handle it properly.

[@SmithFarmTilton]

Packing heat is always a good idea.

[@theamericanhiker9655]

@@lostwithlobes1410 ehhh I’ve been hiking for a long time never come across anything like that I have a ccw but I don’t carry

[@theamericanhiker9655]

@@SmithFarmTilton I never carry I’m not worried about anything and I typically do solo hikes

[@ursulaanne]

Good advice about attempting new activities more timidly. I have a lot of hobbies I enjoy that Im still not very good at haha 😅

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Keep trying!!

[@treebeardtheent2200]

#1 ✔ #2 ✔ #3 ✔ Rodent threat to your food is actually the biggest legit animal concern. #4 ✔ #5 It actually is better to have too much than not enough bc it's 95% self-correcting. Hikers don't die from carrying extra food and warm clothing.

[@treebeardtheent2200]

Big myth that I see is the myth that going out prepared only for ideal conditions and going as fast as possible is some kind of new improved way to hike - not at all. That kind of "hiking" is actually a dumbed down version of trail running, which btw is ok so long as people are just honest. The psychological thrill being sought by marathoner hikers is the same thing that ultra long distance runners go for. Hiking is hiking, and that means that it isn't about miles at all bc the trail is nothing more than a 18 inch wide strip of earth that gets a hiker out into the wilderness, forest, desert or wherever.

[@gfxman14]

a beginner mistake is drinking a beer after brushing your teeth

[@KyleHatesHiking]

You're not wrong

[@mtadams2009]

As far as animals go here in the Northeast it’s ticks that are the thing to look out for. Lyme disease sucks.

[@eslofftschubar206]

i would add the Hilleberg Cult to number one.

[@petermarshall582]

"a gear Bone -er , I have never heard that one before................

[@indy6781]

Good topic's Kyle, thanks

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Thanks for watching!

[@robmacfarlane8134]

You live in Vt....Busch, seriously?

[@freeheel748]

He just brushed his teeth so it's not worth wasting a switchback ale.

[@robmacfarlane8134]

@@freeheel748 truth!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Maybe if you got all your friends to subscribe I could afford better beer

[@Vtfilamguy]

Subscribed because you are drinking a Von Trapp beer

[@tristan_hks5203]

My question is, did you brush your teeth late in the day and have a beer right after, or did you brush your teeth, then have a beer in the morning? Either way cheers mate🍻

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Lmao I always brush my teeth before going on camera.... I usually don't complain about it tho

[@lukebonagurio4503]

Finaly drinking a real beer. (Busch)

[@freeheel748]

Well, it's the best of the cheap beers. Beat PBR in a gondola taste test.

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Lmao there it is

[@ramblinthewoods]

Can confirm, PBR is amazing gondola beer.

[@johnshellenberg1383]

Subbed just for the Dan Becker references...

[@ericericson192]

the most dangerous situations I have been in, either involved weather or my girl friend. Some girl friends should be classified as wild animals..... surprisingly it was a string of warm sunny spring days that almost did me in. A small creek became very high, fast and dangerous.

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

At first I thought you were going to say it was your girlfriend when she has a string. Ok, I’ll see myself out.

[@SeanTheEvans]

I ALWAYS BRING TWO SLEEPING BAGS!