I wish I'd known this sooner to SLEEP BETTER outdoors

[@VintageBlacklist]

Don't lie, we all know every sound we hear outside our tent at night is sasquatch, maybe two bears, some Hyenas, a few wolves, a bobcat that made friends with a mountain lion who are being followed by a disgruntled honeybadger.

[@bensmith4930]

“Camping alone will give you the hearing of a blind man”

[@robertestrada9643]

@@bensmith4930 hearing of a teen master debater 😂

[@nobodykayaks1041]

Could also be one of those national park killers too

[@VintageBlacklist]

@@nobodykayaks1041 That's exactly why I carry a firearm.

[@lorriegallardo8053]

Is that all? Thank God for the tent.

[@noodlesthe1st]

I've found a really helpful thing to do is sleep in your sleeping bag and on your mat at home for a few nights leading up to the camping trip. Throw the mat on the floor and use your camping pillow and sleeping bag (if it's not too hot). That way you can figure out all the most comfortable positions and how to move around in your setup and if something doesn't work for you then you can change it before your trip.

[@agentmikster44]

Excellent idea! I can get zero sleep before the trip so that I'll be so tired I'll HAVE to fall asleep when sleeping on the trip!

[@sheldenkarcher]

i really like this idea!

[@sarahhagen2051]

I sleep pretty well outside. I’m usually more tired than I am at home, so that helps. In the summer, I use a quilt and a 3+ thick pad. I’m a side sleeper, so an extra thick pad is a must. Don’t go cheap on your pad! Especially if you’re > 50 years old. In my 20s, I could sleep anywhere and with very little padding.

[@VideoFiend1]

Dan, I love your stuff! Embracing the suck, it the way to go. Once I stopped worrying about getting to sleep and staying asleep, I got more and better sleep. I feel rested despite getting up a couple of times and taking a half hour or so to fall asleep. Some things that have helped me: - having an early bedtime at home will make the transition to the tent easier - I sleep with an R6 (7?) pad (thermarest xtherm) and a bag rated 15° warmer than the anticipated weather. I also wear about everything I packed - if you are skinny, the temp ratings are worthless - get a wide pad - 20 inches is too narrow - go for the 25 inches and full length - I side sleep with an air pillow for my head and an air pillow for my knees - I am a firm believer in quilts and got rid of all my bags. It does take some time to understand how to best use them, but it is worth the time investment. - I pick a boring documentary book on tape and play it through the night. I don't really worry much about the content or the fact I can't figure out when I fell asleep as the material is dry! Works for me

[@arcticradio]

My biggest issue is with the inside colour of a tent. Since I used Vango and OEX I loved the warm orange colour. It makes you feel good. Tents like the Durston and other dull/grey, drab tents are awful to be inside, especially in bad weather. Colour mentally has a larger than thought about affect.

[@41degreesN12degreesE]

This is something I've never considered. My tent is silver and while I don't want to change tents I am looking at upgrading the quilt. Will try an orange one and see how it affects the mood. Hoping the orange will create a warm glow with the silver.

[@3196453]

Try out the “my pillow” brand travel pillow. Packs up small and is amazing. I bring two of them along with my big Agnes quad core.

[@cameron7889]

I’m an ultralight thru hiker, have done weeks at a time in the outdoors and have always gotten anxious at night. Mostly from all the things moving outside my tent and sometimes from the silence. The white noise idea is a fantastic idea!!! Thanks.

[@louiselafond1443]

I hear ya! I play podcasts or listen to rain tracks for white noise. Happy hiking.

[@Jlundeen]

It's true, setting your expectations is key. I know I won't sleep as well in a tent, but I chose to enjoy that rather than get frustrated. The experience of lying in a tent in the woods, listening to the sounds and breathing the air, is wonderful!

[@JD3D67]

Thank you for your thoughtful tips. Here's an idea for a future video : seeming deal breakers THAT ARE NOT. I an 73 years old, and I use a C-PAP machine at night. I'm sure many folks think that using a C-PAP machine is a deal breaker for backpacking. I bought a refurbished travel C-PAP on-line and power it with a Red Lithium 6ah Milwaukee drill battery and a voltage bump up unit.. Each battery is good for 12-15 hours. Don't give up too easily!

[@stratbike]

Switching to a quilt was a game changer. Good pillow is critical. I also carry a fitted twin sheet to cover my pad; adds another level of comfort., weighs ounces. The more like home, the better. If all else fails, whiskey and Benadryl are on my essentials list. Thanks, Dan, really dig your channel!

[@mikehotshots7607]

I like covering my sleeping pad. It does add some comfort. I use a cheap sleeping bag liner that packs down super small and also possibly adds some protection to the bottom of the pad. I've even stuffed it with debris for use as my sleeping pad.

[@nickmotta8246]

I'm just getting into backpacking, and in the past have HATED mummy bags/slim sleeping bags. Felt way constricted. Didn't know much about these quilts until I saw Dan's videos. Pretty comfortable and still keep you warm?

[@jodymcgowan1170]

Dan, Love the channel, another exceedingly important topic for hikers, 3 omissions however. 1. Most flatlanders like me have serious insomnia due to high altitude. Benadryl and a toddy before bedtime can help. Otherwise I typically embrace the suck of sleepless nights over 9000 ft. I try to plan my campsites at the lowest altitude I can reasonably achieve on my throughhikes. 2. Drinking too much fluid late in the evening, especially in men over 40, will lead to at least 2 pee episodes and associated sleep deprivation, which really suck when you are in a warm sack and it's freezing outside. Also, make sure you pee right before turning in for the night, even if you don't really have to; we call it the "Emergency Potty". 3. Earplugs and a sleep mask are an essential in my kit, to mitigate wind, snoring, lightning/thunder, moonshine, flashlights, creek/stream noise, and spooky night sounds. Cheers, the HIking Doc.

[@Swearengen1980]

A vape pen of 9 lb hammer indica will fix insomnia and all the stuff you listed at the end. I'm 43, wake up about 3 to pee every damn night and I drink a lot of water right up until bed time. That part is annoying, but unless it's below 20 degrees, I have no issue stepping outside into the cold to pee. I imagine the spooky night sounds and such are a city folk thing. Grow up in the country and you don't think twice about them. Of course we're also always armed (yes, even when backpacking), so pewpew in the rare event that spooky sound turns out to be threatening.

[@tommyh.8391]

Use a pee bottle and you won’t have to get out of your bag.

[@jaesw]

It's cool that Zachary Levi can put these vids out while promoting Shazam.

[@Skellyrox17]

Thank you! I thought he looked like someone recognizable, but couldn't recall who

[@bposey69]

I sleep the best on trail when I have just the right amount of whiskey. Then nothing else matters lol

[@johnbwill]

Dan... thanks for your great tips/ideas. I hike in the Australian wilderness ... and have, for the past 20 years, been going lighter and lighter (with comfort like your favourite chair). Despite 100+ 5-10 day trips - I still pick up great ideas from your channel. Thank you very much. Just bought some dyneema - to knock up a few experimental jackets and stuff- bags ... the adventure rolls on. Cheers.

[@outdoor.gear.reviews]

Thank you Dan for inspiring me to do more backpacking and how to do it comfortably and what to pack.

[@gabbient]

"How cold of a sleeper are you" - I just bought a 30-degree sleeping bag for a summer hike where temperatures are going to be in the 40s at night, and I am pairing it with my pad that has an R-value of 5.9, and a S2S Reactor liner 😂 I refuse to have a bad sleep, so hopefully this setup will do the trick.

[@Mandyanne31]

I love multi day hikes but I’m terrified at night. I take Benadryl, valerian root and melatonin, and have headphones in. I don’t sleep great still, but I might have had 2 hours of sleep my first overnight with no meds and no headphones. The wild life where I live is pretty tame compared to other places but knowing that doesn’t help.

[@henryherman9113]

I sleep better when I have a 44mag by my side.. Sleep like a baby.

[@northwind7409]

I was hammock camping on an island, about 6' from the water's edge way out in the bush. There was a full moon and, for the first time, I didn't put in my earplugs. I didn't get much sleep that night because fish continue to feed under a full moon. A fish jumping close to your ear tends to wake you up. Lesson learned.

[@darkbluetoo349]

Here's an interesting thing I've done, I have put my pack on top of me at night cause I'm used to sleeping with a weighted blanket

[@UnFormCirusprint]

"Open flame in a tent", what could go wrong?

[@jeepinpete4016]

When I backpack in the Sierras the day before I take 2 ibuprofen. Then the first night at altitude I take half and Advil PM. Works like a clock. Knocks you out in the first half hour. and 6-7 Hrs. with no grogginess in the morning. I don't backpack without Advil PM anymore.

[@truthntrails]

I finally just accepted that I need to take an eye mask. I can't sleep if it's not dark and so in the summer when it gets light out by 4am I am wide awake... It felt so extra in the beginning but it's always in my sleep kit now

[@usernick8928]

Overinflating your sleeping pad... That one got me a couple times, my hips were killing me. I bring earplugs for the noise issue, usually only wind up using them if I am camping with a friend who snores, though I do like the white noise from the phone. Also, if you can camp near a waterfall... that always helps 😆

[@maxboo1]

Foam earplugs are a must have.

[@ewik939]

First 2-3 nights of a longer camping trip: melatonin & magnesium an hour before bedtime. You're welcome! Helps you feel tired and cozy, and relax your muscles

[@chrisfromnewmexico8637]

Spending lots of money to live the bougee homeless lifestyle. Some of the best dreams I've ever had though. And heck ya to the home pillow if car camping. That man needs a raise.

[@SanaurRehmanShahmir]

Oh! I had very bad time for two nights during the last Moon soon! While I was my way From the Singoor Village via Chitral Gol National Park to Shoghore village. Superb sharing as usual sir the great! Lot of love and respect from a solo mountain hiker friend from the Hindu Kush Mountains Lower Chitral District of Pakistan!

[@Isheian]

I don’t sleep well at home and if I’m not under a 20lbs blanket I’m all over the bed. Slowly building gear and stamina for hunting, scouting for spring turkey is gonna be my first real test camping in over a decade.

[@paulgoeke758]

Earplugs! That's what works for me. But it does take away from some of the ambiance, that and the possibility of waking up to a bear gnawing on your leg.

[@Kenneth_R]

Sleeping pad or sleeping mattress is key. The thicker, warmer and larger the pad the better. The pillow is also key and also the bag. Go too light on these and prepare to suffer. All that said weather is key. My worst night sleeping outdoors was due to very strong winds blowing all night (40-60mph) and even though I was in a heavily treed area the noise was insane. And yes, every noise (at least here in Colorado) is either a Sasquatch, a Mountain Lion, a Bear or a tweeker. All very dangerous. lol

[@Lv4_o2]

Though the lantern is kinda cool, it’s burning fuel…and how much does it burn per 30/60 minutes. I think for same weight, I’d bring my candle lantern.🤷‍♀️

[@BackcountryExposure]

Dan! Your white noise was so loud and kept me up all night! 🙄 ha ha

[@lonetreeoutdoors]

Does onX backcountry work with your Apple Watch Ultra? I’d love a video showing the best apps for backpackers with the Ultra because I have not found many apps that are very intuitive or useful yet..

[@kmfdm007]

Thanks for all of the great content. I’m planning my first backpacking trip and videos like this are so helpful!

[@jrca1406]

My best outdoor sleeps happen when I’m “happy”, “content” and “thankful” for that specific outdoor situation. Sounds hippie, but honestly… how are you supposed to sleep well when you’re aggravated, disappointed or stressed?

[@azclaimjumper]

This video almost put me to sleep

[@ozedude7082]

One of the most important things for me is to be lying either flat ground or lying with my head up-slope. Sometimes this is really difficult to judge until you actually go to lie down for sleep. To avoid this i have a small spirit level to determine the best configuration and spot for the tent. Once i have this right i can almost sleep on closed cell foam and still get a good sleep.

[@Jehty_]

If you have a clear water bottle you don't need a spirit level.

[@thehonesthiker]

I've wasted hundreds of dollars on trying to cheap out on a sleep system. #1 tip, buy what works for you! Looking forward to watching the rest.

[@Manatherindrell]

This is good advice, but it's also really frustrating advice. You can't know if something is going to work for you until after you've tried it or you've tried enough other things to know what you need. If you don't have friends who share the hobby, bought the gear that will work for you, and are willing to let you borrow it, you're kind of stuck trying to predict what'll work for based purely off of internet reviews, recommendations from strangers, research, and guesswork. I've wasted hundreds of dollars on cheap stuff that didn't work for me, and now I'm spending hundreds more on expensive stuff that I'm praying won't be the same. I had a scare after using my new trekking pole tent for the first time. It took forever to get a good pitch and was still cramped and uncomfortable, with by feeet right up against the wall soaking up every droplet of condensation. It also didn't help that was in a terrible mood because I burned holes in my top quilt, the other expensive piece of equipment I'd bought, due to a stupid mistake and careless moment on the same trip. I didn't give up on it, though, because I had a hunch that my good pitch wasn't actually good. It took me a couple of hours looking around the internet to find a tutorial on how to get an actual good pitch with that specific tent.

[@thehonesthiker]

@@Manatherindrell Also true! The used gear sales are about the best you can hope for, but not everyone has access to those or can find what they want. Some of the "highly rated" things I bought at the beginning were absolutely awful for me, but I think going into it knowing your sleeping style it helps a little bit. For example, if you're used to sleeping on a luxury king mattress with down everything at home, you're probably not going to enjoy sleeping on a 1 inch closed cell pad, even it is highly reviewed.

[@ginaherold]

“Buy once, cry once” 😢

[@JeffLatimer]

The only time I ever sleep better is if I’m in my hammock. That’s the one place I can sleep as good as home. Also the white noise tip is key for me too. I’ve slept with a fan in the room my entire life. I can’t sleep good without it. I also use it at hotels, my in-laws, everywhere. Thanks for the video Dan! Keep ‘em coming!

[@whicks3]

I second the Hammock experience. I wish I slept at home as well as I sleep in my hammock!

[@jamesheid4660]

I can't beleive how long it took me to where earplugs while camping! Game changer for me.

[@CharlesBlank]

Anyone that this might help. Earplugs are great if you don’t like the white noise option.

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

One thing I do before the big hunt every year is, sleep on the floor a week before I go. It helps feeling so beat up in the early morning. After the years of sleeping with nocturnal animals about, you learn the sounds each one makes. Just know that the one you need to heed walks on two legs....

[@seeEricaRun]

The answer is melatonin. And also extra melatonin.

[@MrDavidh37]

Best honest realistic explanation I have heard thank you 🙏 I always camp 50m away from my mate as he snores loudly 😂

[@aurih2o]

Oh thank you Dan!! You are a true lifesaver! I almost bought a mummy bag but I 100% HATE when the hotel sheets are tucked in!! It's my worst nightmare!! I don't know why I didn't think about it before but I'm glad I didn't buy my sleeping bag yet!! I appreciate this video sooo soo much!🤭👍

[@neemancallender9092]

I have been side sleeping in a mummy bag for the past 54 years Please don't say you can't do it And The first night of a trip is always disturbed as you get used to the gear, sleeping bag, mat, pillow, and tent You did not mention, pee before you go to bed Have a wide mouthed pee bottle so you do not have to leave the tent in the middle of the night Learn how to use it at home before you try in a tent....

[@privateeye2490]

I don't understand "quilts". The place I want the LEAST constriction is on my feet and legs. 👎

[@azclaimjumper]

MEeee too.

[@berniebroering7438]

Dan, the white noise generator sounds like the pad is leaking air! Stress on Stress! No! Dont do it!

[@minemetsa]

I sleep better in my hammock outdoors than i sleep at home. :D

[@arthurrsaker8893]

Re whit😊e noise, even better are the you tube rain and wind or blizzard sounds videos. They replicate that great feeling of being jn your storm proof shelter while the storm rages outside and rain /sleat is rattling on the fly. Thanx for all the work you put in Dan, always look forward to your vids. Stay safe buddy, all the best now.

[@kimberlym4289]

Whenever packing for a campout, your voice comes into my head "replicate sleeping at home as much as possible". While I don't sleep perfectly outside, I don't skimp on sleeping gear and I manage to sleep a decent night! Thanks Dan and team!

[@IsaacandKathee]

I rewatched you light that lantern probably 7-8 times and belly laughed so hard I woke my wife up. Thanks for the laugh. Great video. Always look forward to them!

[@diotough]

I had actually one of my calmest and best nights ever during a storm. Sure, it felt a bit sketchy at first having the tent morph during gusts. But you know what helps? 2 or 3 beers and healthy exhaustion will make you fall asleep soon enough. Just make sure you have a warm enough (if it's too warm: poke your leg out) and thick enough sleeping pad, a warm sleeping bag you can lie in comfortably and a pillow size of your preference and youll sleep like a baby. Picking a decent camp spot is pure common sense and self preservation.

[@jgalt99]

Beer is heavy as heck! Not that I haven't partaken of some trail magic when amazing people lug a cooler up to trail junctions. Whiskey in your cocoa at night is far more efficient!

[@diotough]

@@jgalt99 Well, it obviously depends on how long you'll be out there. If it's an overnighter you can carry a few cans without issue, if it's a longer tour, then yes, a flask of whisky or whatever poison you might prefer (including hot chocolate) is probably a better choice.

[@jgalt99]

@@diotough Sadly I am 4 hrs from the nearest mountains, so my trips tend to be longer in duration to justify the drive. I could definitely countenance carrying a couple pints if only going out for a single night.

[@joelmauldin6961]

Lots of pretty good free white noise apps for Android users as well. I've been using those camping for the last few years and it really helps (I also used to always sleep with a fan at home but eventually migrated to a white noise device as the fan makes my wife cold).

[@KristiinaKasepaluHarakas]

Once stealth camping next to trees "island" near a big hole in the field i heard big animal noise close... I guess moose it was.. But i was so tired that i only rawred back to it and fell sleep 😆. Im a very scared of wildlife and all the noises and can not sleep alone in wild and even cant go alon into dark park to walk. So love that if im supertired i just rawr back and can even sleep :) I think hammock swinging is great for good sleep and also i love sleeping close to road. If 24/7 traffic its the white noise i feel safe with. Big animals rather rarely come close i like to think :)

[@thecorporategypsy]

Had no idea on white noise on an iPhone. Thanks! Now what about sleeping bag liners? This is a hot topic in shoulder especially and could use the “Becker attention” to separate “fact from marketing”!

[@ervinslens]

So very atmospheric and scenic, loving the combination of audio and visuals my friend. Such a beautiful and professional work! 🔥🔥

[@BatCountryAdventures]

Watching this while I am unpacking from a short trip. Yeah, I did pretty much everything in the video but... Slept pretty badly because my pillow kept deflating. Plus a local warned me there were wild boars raiding camps so I was kinda on edge all night. :D

[@rungavagairun]

I have a question for you for a future topic. I'm wondering about gaiters. I don't see many of the KZbinrs talk about them, but I've been on some very overgrown sections of trail and wished I had something to protect my ankles from thistles and spiny seedy guys that irritate me hiking in the summer in some locations. Do you use gaiters? Have you used them? If so, what style do you prefer? If not, have you tried them and rejected them? Do other people you backpack with use them? What are their thoughts?

[@KENFEDOR22]

Dirty Girl makes great ankle-high gaiters (for men too!). They weigh 1.5 oz and, I believe, are $20 a pair. Very helpful for bushwhacking. Altra trail/hiking shoes have a velcro strap in the back to connect to these gaiters. Many others make them but most of these seem to be higher, heavier and pricier.

[@elyselapalme7040]

I have pretty bad tinnitus and I NEED to sleep with white noise. You'll think I'm crazy but I thought I couldn't do backpacking because of that. THANK YOU!!!

[@juanitagibson3577]

I sleep really well when I’ve worn myself out. You totally covered that in the early part of this video. I think all the fresh air is another part of the equation. I find that I wake frequently at home and want to sleep in when I can vs sleeping straight through the night and waking very early while camping.

[@wanderlust62]

It was not lost one me you went from chipmunk to Sasquatch, effortlessly skipping bear 🤣🙄🤣! I cheat, (I am 60, female solo, a chicken to backcountry alone) I camp at a state or national parks/forest and take day hikes... so I'm sleeping on a memory foam pillow. It does take awhile to fall asleep, the white noise, I never thought of, I use one at home, I can set a timer. Unless it is raining, I'll try it. Great suggestion!

[@jw9424]

If the hike is difficult enough, you’ll sleep.

[@joeholm4591]

New to the channel, really enjoy your vids, very casual style. Would it do any good to "practice" sleeping with your system before you went out, esp. w new gear? Like, try it on the floor or your house a couple of nights, try it in the back yard (if you have one), do some shake down sessions? If you have covered this in other vids, sorry, Im new to the place.

[@antiricergt]

I’ve had my iPhone for years and didn’t know about the background noise. I just ordered the iPhone 16 Pro max I’ll definitely be using this sounds on it. My iPhone 12 Pro doesn’t charge without a wireless charger my battery won’t go that far

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

Expectation can be a powerful thing! On a different subject, I normally hate background music on a video where someone is talking. You did it great though, it's low enough to be heard, but no so loud that it's competing with your voice for which one is actually the background track. I hope your recovery journey is going amazing and wish you all the best!

[@sw0mpy]

The secret for good sleep outdoors is EARPLUGS!!! Just regular Walmart Foam Earplugs. No more "weird noises, birds singing, wolfs howling, etc" Just put earplugs in and doze off. No more worries.

[@maxe_faxe]

I did the long equipment research process before buying products for my and my son's first outdoor trip up to northern Minnesota. The only thing that screwed up our sleep? - the damn sleeping bag liner! It's a zipperless hellhole with no freedom of movement and hell to get into while it's in the sleeping bag. I got a zippered one now. Sea To Summit should be putting zippers on their liners. They're great otherwise.

[@JasonWicklund]

Those lanterns are a great way to use up your partially or almost empty gas canisters. Save the full ones for cooking.

[@buchenrad1269]

Everything you do in the backcountry either increases or decreases your energy. The goal is to expend as little energy and intake as much as possible. Walking slower or shorter distances with less weight will expend less energy. We talk about that side all the time. What we dont talk about as much is the things that help add energy. More food, fresher food, and hot food all help with adding energy. Your stove and fresher food may be well worth the weight you carry. A warm and comfortable sleep system can help add more of your expended energy during the day and may be well worth the weight that you have to carry to have them. For winters that may even include a hot tent. Sleep and food are the primary ways you recover energy so make sure you are getting the most out of them. The video covers mental preparation for sleeping, but also with the modern ultralight craze you may also be hurting your overall energy balance with gear that doesnt allow you to properly recover energy.

[@daneboro6847]

I was elk hunting for 14 days 12 degree Temps and howling coyotes slept like baby, better than when in the shity city.

[@zenmoto369]

Man, back in the day we just went out and did things, nowadays we cannot even tie our shoes without watching 10 KZbin tutorials. And that doesn't come from your grandpa, but from a bloke in his 20s

[@henrybowden9907]

I count myself very lucky because I honestly can't remember ever sleeping badly in my tent. Yes there have been times when it's taken me several minutes to nod off but I've never lain awake for hours. But that's because of the medication that I need. It practically guarantees a good night's sleep. However, my son has learned to pitch his tent away from mine because I do snore - very loudly!

[@soltanihamza2660]

Add ear pads to your gear list otherwise try to analyse noises around you before you go to sleep so if there is a new noise u can recognise that! # 1 - Get a insulated sleeping pad ( make sure your sleeping pad makes no noise ) #2 get the right sleeping bag temperature note it will be ( -10 outside) and (-15 for women body temperature) #3 invest in a good pillow #4 don’t forget a hat or whatever to worm up your head and feet’s #5 go to pee before you sleep # 6 keep fire or light front your tent before you sleep and never keep food inside your tent

[@modestadventurers]

I can sleep anywhere. On anything. Through anything. I’m just gifted. Or lazy 😋.

[@modestadventurers]

@-Dan_Becker Hit me up with some sound fiscal advice.

[@mhamann555]

Dear Dan, I would have been quite happy to see Sasquatch making the noise that made me stick my head out of the tent when I finally realized that the noise was REALLY CLOSE. Was lucky enough to find someone to tell me how to chase Mr Bear Eating My Breakfast away. I learned a few lessons on my first solo camping trip.

[@marcochavanne]

AirPods Pro 2 really help me sleep. My wife is a bad snor-er and now I use them when I am camping too. The noises of the night totally disappear

[@ryverwynd]

Every single time we camp, my husband is snoring within 5 minutes of going to bed and wakes the next morning saying he didn't wake up a single time throughout the night. I smile, and say "Yay, isn't that nice" while mentally giving him the middle finger😁

[@KENFEDOR22]

Not cheap, but my dentist fitted me with a "mouthpiece" that completely stops me from snoring. It moves the lower jaw slightly forward by just a few millimeters but works flawlessly. Of course, the first step is getting your spouse to admit he snores!

[@bobbafett1971]

I agree with sleep like home. But unfortunately my wife bought a super expensive king bed. Definitely hard to recreate an 10k bed. 😮 But the pillows you use(which I bought immediately after your videos) definitely helps.

[@jyc313]

I might be an outlier but I get the best sleep outdoors. Something about the sounds of nature and pitch black. Dunno, maybe cuz I’ve been camping since 10-11 when I was in the scouts so I got used to night forest noise.

[@moravella]

I must be abnormal, when I sleep outside in my sleeping bag or couch; those are the best sleep ever!!

[@grendle81]

I wonder what Dixie from homemade wanderlust with think of this list...

[@bonariablackie4047]

I love. love LOVE my Hunka Bivvy. I get to have a loose waterproof mummy type into which I put my Thermarest, my sleeping bag and my pillow with elastic so it doesn't move. Everything is enclosed, no slipping off the mat, no having to sleep on your back. It keeps in the warmth, is light to carry too. I also have a cotton wraparound eye mask that obliterates light, but is very comfortable to sleep on, and loop earplugs that don't stick out, don't put pressure on your ears, and are hygenic and comfortable to lie on a pillow with. I have zippo handwarmers for winter. Two at the feet, two in the hands. Remember that if your feet are cold, you will not sleep. If it gets light early in spring and summer, you will wake up at 3.30am and not get back to sleep. If there are strange noises that raise your adrenaline, you won't sleep, so block them out entirely.

[@lucperon9600]

Yikes. In Canada we just pack a few scooby snacks.... No problem sleeping. sometimes just fall asleep outside the tent by accident.

[@sandraf425]

aw poor dude, his youtube persona didn't match his actual physical fitness......thus this dude ended up with rhabdomyolysis 🙈 aka he pushed too hard compared to his "perceived" level of fitness....basically he chewed off waaaaay more than he shuld of been allowed to...he deff didn't consult with the right "professionals"

[@Waveyak]

Dan, what an amazing idea for a video. I don’t think I have ever seen anything like this before yet we probably all struggle with getting a good sleep in the bush. Great vid. Love all your stuff. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@DanBecker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Illdoitnextweek]

Is a 50l backpack enough? Cheaper stuff is usualy more bulky (tent for example) and it seems almost full already in the video without clothes, food, water and other stuff that needs to be added. The sleeping bag is also purely for summer use so most people will also have a bigger sleeping bag.

[@freezinweasle1]

Background noise. After 20 years in the Coast Guard listening to diesel engines, I have built in white noise. Constant ringing in my ears. I can check that one off my list. Stay safe and God bless.

[@gaylesimper9311]

Every night I play the same ambient music and it puts me right out in less then 10mins. Over time I have increased the volume and have a small rechargeable fan that helps with movement from my husband or dog. I'm hoping this will help when I start backpacking.

[@Hammett175]

The mummy bag was the coolest sounding thing back in the 80s, until I actually bought one. It became the "only" bag to have for a while and man did I hate it. It ruined backpacking for me and I never wanted to go. Going to get back out there now and refuse to take a mummy bag.

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

I sleep better outside than at home, because I’ve been enjoying outside all day and looking forward to my sleep system that I know is comfortable for me. The half a Benadryl I usually take probably helps too lol. I am blown away about the background noise on the phone!! I bet it takes up less battery. Thank you so much for that! Always good tips 👍

[@MikeTheBurnerTurner]

I started to bring a super light silk sleep mask and my sleep has gotten wayyy better. The moon was too bright for my tigerwall tent

[@NunayoBisnez]

I bring earplugs and take Tylenol PM before going to sleep when I camp. Probably not the best idea in the back country, though.

[@skompie]

I gotta be honest, I did not expect to learn as much as I actually did from this video. Thank you very much! Also glad to know there is at least one other person that needs white noise to sleep hahaha!

[@hoboriver]

My 3 tips for a perfect nights sleep 1. Extra strength Neo Citron 2. 3oz of rum 4. Indica

[@strangerous1313]

New subscriber here. Been watching a lot of videos lately, where you show a Nemo tent in several scenes. But in the description you link to a Big Agnes tent. It would helpful if you link to the items actually shown in the video.

[@Mth308]

I use a travel “My pillow”. It rolls up super small and is as close to home as possible as a side sleeper.

[@MacBjorn]

I just need a sleep pad recommendation for the Sierras in May/June

[@dutchbachelor]

There is actually such a thing as being "too tired to sleep". The only thing you can do is to kind of doze until you are rested enough to really sleep. Don't force it as that won't work and will only make it harder to get some REM zzs.