Episode 4: What to Pack for a Day in the Backcountry | Salomon How To

[@davehoover8853]

I like to bring an emergency bivy bag for any outdoor excursion. If you get hurt or lost and have to spend the night, it makes sense to pull on your puffy and slip into a bag that retains heat and protects against the elements. Like du t tape and ski straps, it’s always in my bag.

[@m.k.7199]

Great video! If you're going into a backcountry area, you need to know how to make an evac sled. And you need to plan for an overnight. Sometimes you have to move the patient to more advantageous evac site. Fortunately, if your making a taco sled, you have everything for overnight overnight.

[@TheKevino3]

Also interested to know what kind of puffy shorts those are. Thanks

[@alrightnow7521]

Those cheap little hand warmers sure come in usefull,also a sheet of thin packing foam long enough to lie on can be also used to make a good splint with your poles and ski straps, folded up and packed flat against your back adds a little back padding to your pack.

[@edwardbarrett7035]

from the video: avy gear medical kit multi-tool voile straps duct tape scraper wax sunscreen sunglasses ibuprofen headlamp snacks extra buff extra lenses/goggles various gloves of choice puffy jacket radio water long day extra items: more food more water satellite device, inreach, etc snow saw roish (?) block cord toilet paper lighter harness glacier kit (30m rope) ice ax (or two) crampons puffy pants

[@returningtoearthtv8836]

Square of Closed cell foam cut to fit flush in my pack. Space blanket. Fire starting material (Vaseline soaked cotton balls in a pill bottle Or film canister). Tea thermos.

[@Stolpe0228]

Maybe you should talk a little about airbag backpacks as well. Sometimes not mandatory but at least they may increase your chance of survival if you get caught in a avalanche. Good work, like these kind of videos.

[@uniqueadress]

I've only seen integrated airbag packs (a la ABS). Also this is a getting started video: folks do your avalanche safety training or get started with someone who has. There's plenty of terrain for you to get started in for which ABS is overkill XD

[@MountainMenace420]

Tahoe Legends!!!

[@ashwinbudden5372]

Can also mention battery pack/cable for phone or other electronics, extra batteries for headlamp, helmet, compass, paper map, light weight emergency blanket. For longer days I'd include 1 or 2 person bivy sack that could also double as a small tarp.

[@landonhall9194]

What size of packs are you guys carrying into the back country?

[@dantrim3937]

I know, seem like it would have to be pretty big.

[@Benniee1]

Hey boys! Another great video, thanks for sharing and reminding us of all these details. What sort of puffy pants is it? Have been looking into it, like you said for colder days but not many brands have those

[@karsynalexzander2790]

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[@emmanuelmaxim7566]

@Karsyn Alexzander Flixportal :P

[@karsynalexzander2790]

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[@emmanuelmaxim7566]

@Karsyn Alexzander Glad I could help =)

[@colinwatt00]

I’d like to see what’s in your first aid kits. Thank you.

[@evgeniik_]

I bring extra snow basket for a pole too.

[@TheOGofSki]

Good stuff guys. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Alastair_]

My bank balance doesn't like these videos.. Keep adding new things that I'll probably not need but "might" do at some distant point in the future XD

[@SalomonTV]

🤣

[@WildMidwest1]

Wow, you guys travel heavy. Not sure how you get anywhere with those loads. Maybe an ultralight water filtration system could lighten the heaviest item: the water. There’s usually some kind of creek nearby and lugging 4 liters of water is not much fun. I’ve got to agree with the satellite transponder, possibly even if cellular signal is present. Phone batteries die quickly in the cold. Satellite messaging can save lives or prevent panic, and the bulk even of a Zoleo is minimal for the peace of mind. Great video.

[@NUMCV88]

Water filtration won’t help in the backcountry in winter in many places. Usually any running water is deep below the snow.

[@madstebbs]

Cody, any insight into exactly what pants you carry? Are they down or synthetic? Are they fully zippered or just the calves? Do you generally wear them over your ski pants?

[@Mauronic100]

Great video guys! I really wish you would post the gear list with links in the details 🙄

[@Renegade498]

I'm interested in your ice axe(s). If all your doing on a day is plunging the axe into snow or crossing a flat glacier it's an easy decision to just bring a really light axe, but Im wondering what your thought process is in tool selection when you MIGHT have to climb some ice vs when you KNOW you'll have to climb some ice. ts an interesting call to make since the weight of an ice tool is directly related to how well it bites - in my own experience. Happy holidays and hope you all stay safe! -Gabe

[@CodyTownsend]

I would say unless it's completely vertical ice and 20m+, these modern light weight axes do a fantastic job. For 90% of ski routes, like the Grand Teton for instance, you're on non-vertical ice and I've found the lightweight axes more than able to get the job done in those situations.

[@dawidpowazka1412]

I wonder how big is Josh's backpack? 30 liters?

[@legrandbennett2122]

Skins? Can you comment on your skins preference, not brand but synthetic, mohair, wall to wall, tip to tail coverage, etc. Thanks.

[@simonpeichl1747]

Hi, can you please name the specific model of ice axe you show in the video?

[@CodyTownsend]

Petzl Gully.

[@asdfcese]

ice rock idol

[@thomasdehler2087]

Missed an important element of the “10 essentials”. Navigation (GPS and/or compass and a map, and way to make shelter or emergency bivy

[@eriknodland8352]

Not hitting any thanksgiving lines Cody? Lol. Have a great day guys and as always, good info! Stay safe.

[@whispersnwanderers]

What size packs are you guys using in both your setups? I'm learning a lot from these and appreciate them! I'm in Alaska and interested in getting into skiing more and backcountry travel. I'd consider myself an intermediate downhill resort skier and (even with current pandemic conditions) hoping to get more experience this winter. So I'm soaking up any information I can get and network etc. Thanks again!

[@CodyTownsend]

I prefer a 35l to 45l packback for most backcountry ski days. It's a good size window for all what you need.

[@whispersnwanderers]

@@CodyTownsend thank you! I'm new to Backcountry skiing so soaking it all in.

[@deadlymage9899]

Which avalanche beacons u use?

[@samuelbelangerdallaire6486]

Like lieutenant Dan said, always bring a spare pair of dry socks!

[@kgsobott]

A spare pair of dry everything. Socks, gloves, buff... you name it. Always a good Idea✨

[@dantrim3937]

Maybe a tiny bottle of bourbon too.

[@thomaszipfel8087]

Don‘t you bring a bivouac sack for safety reasons?

[@kgsobott]

Yeah, fair call. a nice light weight bivvy is always great. They're even great for having lunch under with a party of four on those breezy days✨😂🤘

[@CodyTownsend]

Sometimes yes, but most of the time no. Just depends on plan, environment, weather and length of day. They're definitely not bad to bring that's for sure.

[@fredkinch]

Do you ever carry ski crampons? Things can get pretty icy in VT while skinning.

[@CodyTownsend]

Yes. Usually only during spring touring are they needed out west but they have their place and use and make skinning much easier when things are icy and hard.

[@ambc38vsxn]

@@CodyTownsend hi, please share the exact model of crampons you use

[@kgsobott]

@@ambc38vsxn Most probably a Petzl Irvis hybrid or Leopard... Something like that.

[@ScottyGross]

What is your take on a Whippet?

[@CodyTownsend]

They can be useful in limited situations but I'm personally not the biggest fan of them. They have too many limitations and too narrow of a band of conditions they're useful in. I prefer to bring an ice axe.

[@kgsobott]

Best BD attachment thingy you'll ever buy ✨😂🤘

[@edwardwhite5033]

It's not really suited for actual climbing, but I do find myself much more likely to bring it along on every tour since I (almost) always leave it attached to my ski pole. Often times end up thankful that I brought something at all if a mellower (no climbing) objective ends up rowdy-er than expected - and it's already in your hand! Keep in mind: I'm a boarder, and definitely not sending Cody's level of lines, but guaranteed most watching this aren't either. Do get the crampons though!

[@ScottyGross]

@@CodyTownsend makes sense. Thank you!

[@ScottyGross]

@@CodyTownsend beacon question... BCA tracker 4 or Mammut Barryvox S?

[@Zi_gmund57]

No map/compass?

[@kgsobott]

No mate, these are Salomon Athletes !! They have Next Gen Helmets with built in GIS heads up displays and telemetry a la Iron Man ✨😂🤘

[@CodyTownsend]

All that stuff is in our satellite devices and phones these days.

[@SolaceEasy]

@@CodyTownsend Which are nice paperweights when non-functional!

[@bengordon2330]

Maybe mention that having transceiver, shovel, probe and first aid kit means nothing if you don't know how to use them. A lot of us train on our avvie rescue skills each season, but ignore the first aid side. Great ! You dug your friend out, but without the basic medical knowledge, it may be all for nothing.

[@xirivilla]

missing map&compass

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

On a day trip, depending on terrain and if you know where you are going, they really are not neccessary.

[@CodyTownsend]

Most of the modern satellite communication devices (Bivy Stick, inReach, etc.), which we mentioned, come equipped with mapping, GPS coordinates and navigation tools. I have that, along with cell phone apps as back up.

[@xirivilla]

@@CodyTownsend Thanks a lot!

[@BCsJonathanTM]

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[@justriley9157]

to much

[@SolaceEasy]

Map / compass / GPS?

[@booger5514]

Ultralight guides tarp, ski crampons (when warranted), mini repair kit with key spares as warranted, backup battery stick, spare headlamp batts, ABC watch, cordellette

[@Stolpe0228]

I see now after watching this video for the third time that you got a Swedish flag on one of the boxes, is it Bjarne that left a sign in your garage?

[@toneloc415]

Can you guys share which medical kit Dan showed in the video?

[@OnceUponaSaga]

Great series! Love the in detail information 👍 #SagaBingeWatchingSalomonTV

[@BDC2609]

what type of radio do you use?

[@BCsJonathanTM]

bababababa...BAofeng! I mean you're not gonna be pissing off any hams if you're out in the middle of nowhere, but I guess you really should get your licence anyways... Or just get an GMRS/FRS radio.

[@JohnDoe-vf9yc]

Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Cody Townsend!

[@Litiskontestacija]

Communication devices for within the touring group?

[@Lach_1908]

along those same lines

[@uloutdoors]

along those lines..

[@Utubeisazzho]

Get a sawyer squeeze. Incorporate more hiking gear

[@gusserks5609]

I get WHAT to bring but not how to pack!

[@xirivilla]

missing a bivi sack ...

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

How much does your pack weigh!?

[@xirivilla]

@@SnootchieBootchies27 i meant emergency biwak sack - 190g www.bergzeit.ch/lacd-bergzeit-biwaksack-001/

[@jackporatti986]

Makes it a lot easier when you don't have to spend thousands of dollars on your gear

[@jasonpanella8010]

just the name of the game...or get sponsored

[@BCsJonathanTM]

Excuses.

[@scottpratico1315]

Skiing and ski mountaineering have always been expensive. However, you build gear over time. Also, it is a sport requiring great commitment. Time, money, risk.

[@schmoo...]

What's the name of that cord at 7:20? Royshbloc cord?

[@timjmckee]

Rutschblock cord

[@schmoo...]

@@timjmckee thank you!