I had friends laugh at me saying I was carrying too much on a day hike until one borrowed a layer because they were chilly, took care of blisters on another and filtered water for one who ran out. They now get it and beefed up their day kit.
@chadgolay10 ай бұрын
I’ve been hiking a lot this season in the Wasatch mountains in Utah…shocked how many “hikers” I see, literally on every hike, that don’t even have water. A pregnant women last week with her partner- no water, simple pack , or hiking shoes. Great video!
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Yes, I think that has a lot to do with the close access to so many trails, five minutes from home. Easy to get out, and not know what should be taken with. Likely cause they don't own any of the gear.
@geauxherd76210 ай бұрын
Gear videos are always great. It’s always good to take account of what you’ve got, what you may not ever use, what might be better to use etc.
@99jkane10 ай бұрын
Thanks to you I have a Waymark EMBR and a WM Ultralite bag. Love them both. Great tips on the day items. I bring an emergency bivy because I once found a hiker soaked to the bone and shivering on a rock. Your entire family seem like great people. Rock on, Devin!
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Thank you! They are great. The Bivy is a great item to carry too.
@ervinslens10 ай бұрын
This was brilliantly executed video bud, helpful and simply presented in one professional and enjoyable way!
@ronaldrose7593Ай бұрын
Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing the Essentials for a day hike. I like the essentials that you chose. All the best to you and your Family. Stay safe out there. 😮
@mike15819310 ай бұрын
Great video!!! I love my day hikes and always prepare for the unexpected changes. I always add my Dyneema tarp and headlamp for the event of something going sideways and getting stuck out in weather or overnight.
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Right on!
@jonsanford251510 ай бұрын
We saw a total eclipse a few years back. Very cool/weird experience. It was like twilight then dark for a few minutes, but no long shadows. All the birds got quiet, and the crickets started chirping. My dog curled up and laid down. Then the sun was back out.
@mike15819310 ай бұрын
Great pack by the way. Big Agnes killed it with that little guy.
@Packsalot10 ай бұрын
Awesome hike with your wife. I love that trail. Such a beautiful area. Looks like the early snow is staying in the area too. Nice packing job and gear selections. Keep it up and you might start having a heavy pack like me. LOL. Cool video. Glad you got to hike on eclipse day. Take care.
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Thanks man!!
@MJBclassics4 ай бұрын
Nice video. My step son and I are doing the Dragons Tooth and McAfee Knob in the Blue Ridge Mountains next weekend! As an amateur hiker, I'm trying to get all the info I can ahead of time.
@chaosncheckt93568 ай бұрын
Nice video - I think #1 could have been some form of communication. If it's a smart phone, confirm you'll have reception. If its a Satellite system like your ZOLEO confirm it's active and fully charged. FYI, I carried a ZOLEO on my AT Thru Hike this year and it was terrible so I sold it as soon as I got home.
@PrybarCommando10 ай бұрын
Doesn’t include weed, cigars or whiskey. Boo.
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
ha haha
@thebestplayerdead9563 ай бұрын
Weed would’ve been cool
@badger_actual82493 ай бұрын
Gotta have the blicky
@Christianwithacamera5 күн бұрын
Right, walking sky high smooth of a cliff eh there champ?😅
@Shivsadventure9 күн бұрын
Loved your tips ....but wanted to know what camera were u using...the photography is great
@BackcountryExposure8 күн бұрын
@@Shivsadventure thanks! I was just using my iPhone 13 Pro for this video.
@josephlau84763 ай бұрын
I like hiking very much too.
@jarrodyeager10 ай бұрын
I don’t consider myself a “beginner”, I still find this video valuable.
@user-or1ls1if1o6 ай бұрын
Hydration, shelter and a fire starter
@overwatchxrescue10 ай бұрын
Excellent gear considerations and list!
@nobison618510 ай бұрын
Sh.t Kit. Could save the day for you or someone you love!
@travislake12135 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I was wondering what the best resource is to find overnight hikes for beginners so I could do a gear shakedown. Want to start overnight backpacking. I am in Southern Utah but would love to also do some Uintah Mountan hiking and camping also. It’s hard to find local overnight hikes in my opinion because you don’t know if camping is allowed
@jjhikespa360010 ай бұрын
Great list. I always carry a bandana as a handkerchief, a family sized first aid kit, a small Swiss Army knife and an extra pair of gloves especially in the cooler months. I try to carry and cover the ten essentials list on every hike. And of course extra snacks!
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
I like it, thanks for sharing. 👊🏻
@stigfloberghagenphotography9 ай бұрын
Nice and helpful video. 👍🙂
@jinkiescoob15 күн бұрын
clicked away as soon as I heard it was sponsored.
@BackcountryExposure15 күн бұрын
@@jinkiescoob ahh come on.
@Canadian_Craftsman10 ай бұрын
Nice, surprised by your bag choice 😅 pretty much always take the basic 5 c's at least or take the 10c's I like first aid in your kits also!!✌️💚✊️🔥
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Always testing gear and seeing what is out there. :) Thanks!
@edwin880810 ай бұрын
Great video! Devin Indoors!
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MrSizeof8 ай бұрын
What are the shoes that you're wearing in this video? Thank you and great video as always! :)
@BackcountryExposure8 ай бұрын
Thanks! They are the Danner Trail 2650 Mid.
@neemancallender909210 ай бұрын
10 essentials
@deborahfraser93258 ай бұрын
Don't forget your potty kit. All that water has to go somewhere!
@angeedraper10 ай бұрын
I know that trail?
@scottgephart974910 ай бұрын
Chapstick... like your wife's runny nose, my lips always get chapped. I gotta have it.
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
Chapstick is life! ha ha
@LukeStevens-cz3dr6 ай бұрын
Thanks to you I have a Waymark EMBR and a WM Ultralite bag. Love them both. Great tips on the day items. I bring an emergency bivy because I once found a hiker soaked to the bone and shivering on a rock. Your entire family seem like great people. Rock on, Devin!
@user-yo7yh4ed5x6 ай бұрын
Nice video - I think #1 could have been some form of communication. If it's a smart phone, confirm you'll have reception. If its a Satellite system like your ZOLEO confirm it's active and fully charged. FYI, I carried a ZOLEO on my AT Thru Hike this year and it was terrible so I sold it as soon as I got home.
@brianleverich446710 ай бұрын
Hydration, shelter and a fire starter
@techguy902310 ай бұрын
Food, water filter, at least a fleece along with a tarp tent, headlamp. Lots of things can happen if you are out for “just” a day hike under prepared. I see people with just a water bottle and cringe
@WolfPackM98c10 ай бұрын
@@techguy9023Ironically, the people out there with just the essentials are probably more experienced. You really don’t need all that unless you’re the type to carry a bug out bag to drive to the grocery store
@BackcountryExposure10 ай бұрын
@@techguy9023a lot of people either don’t know any different, or are just choosing to carry less. This mountain we were on is notorious for a lot of rescues from people being unprepared. A lot of people just get “lucky” carrying little to no proper gear.