Gear | What I Bring For A Day Hike + How I Pack My Day Pack

[@kellycronin7190]

great video, I just purchased my osprey pack and is is nice to see how you use it

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad this video was helpful. Enjoy your new pack!

[@edleifer6719]

I would consider a quality fixed blade knife as an essential on any hike and a must have if you are in need of a fire.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great suggestion!

[@Joey_Joey_Joey]

Great video with lots of info! Digging that subtle soundtrack.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@SpamMusubi308]

I like the convenience of the water bladder, built and insulated bag adding ice cubes for keeping water cool on day hikes.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I like the convenience of a hydration reservoir as well. They can pretty heavy though, but for day hiking they are the absolute best.

[@gordontyree4308]

Nice video! Well prepared. Thank you for posting!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for watching!

[@robz4825]

Another invaluable video. Thank you

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you liked it!

[@doroteoalvarez8596]

I love yummy bears 🌲🐻!! Thanks for sharing with us much appreciated!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Great informational video. You certainly are well organized. If I'm the driver, I ALWAYS carry two vehicle keys, in different pockets. All the best to you. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@TheHungryHiker]

Good idea! I've lost my key once. Thankfully it was returned to me and it was an absolute miracle. Losing my car keys on a hike is a huge fear of mine. I love the built on clip inside my fanny pack that provides great key storage while out on trail. :)

[@blairtaylor9552]

@@TheHungryHiker For a few dollars, find a spot under your vehicle to mount a magnetic key holder. Impossible to not have access to your vehicle, in every instance.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great idea!!

[@teddyg655]

Great tips. I'm a big fan of Osprey packs as well.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@CW-hb1yi]

I wrap a rubber band around my batteries, place in a plastic bag, then band the outside of the plastic bag to prevent the contacts from touching. I also carry an extra band for batteries that are discharged.

[@mountainman32]

Crackers, cheese, salami... I will hike with you anytime! Seriously, a very informative video. I picked up quite a few new ideas. Thank you! Happy trails👍

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Salami, cheese and crackers are my favorite non-cook meal on trail! 😀

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my Outdoors friend, this was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing. You are certainly well organized. The very best to you. Stay safe and healthy. 🤗

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching! 😀

[@nigeljones8202]

Good video, thanks 👍 My day pack is 33 litres, I sometimes take a compact digital SLR camera and a stove kit, so find I need the extra space. Spare socks are a must as you say, I also take a spare base layer

[@TheHungryHiker]

Since making this video, the weight for my camera/filming gear has increased quite a bit. Here's an update to this video (for this year, 2021): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZK4XpxnlLyGb5o

[@Blak2001]

As a rookie to hiking this video is great! A lot of gear but it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. One thing that I would upgrade personally is the med kit. I like to have my trauma kit so if God forbid I come across a seriously injured hiker I can render first aid and not have to wait on rangers to get to us.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Since making this video, I've completed my Wilderness First Aid Certification and have updated my backpacking first aid kit. Here are all the details on what I now include in my first aid kit for each of the trips I go on out in the backcountry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJzHd6eOrrCimsk

[@Blak2001]

@@TheHungryHiker fantastic kit!

[@dianewalker9154]

I use the Hikelite 26, along with a hydration reservoir.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Nice!

[@makethepart]

Great video Kathleen!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks Cory!!!

[@nikko9525]

Check list complete. Thank you very much.stay safe love from pacific Northwest

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed this one and found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@rramanauthor2992]

i really like the pockets on the straps of your backpack. those seem super handy!

[@TheHungryHiker]

The hip belt pockets are one of my favorite features on this pack. So incredibly convenient!!

[@juliuswilliams6206]

thanks for this helpful video

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@journeysbegun]

Excellent review!! Just what I wanted to know! Love that Osprey, and I shall be going to their website to get the one that's fit for me. Thanks for the wonderful presentation, and happy trails!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed this one and found it to be useful. Be sure to see my updated version of this video for this year (2021): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZK4XpxnlLyGb5o

[@tc556guy]

Nice to see another water bladder user. Not many of the hikers on KZbin seem to still be using them. I prefer them except when its sub-zero degrees and the drink tube is frozen solid. Thanks for your run-down; very informative.....

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yes!!! I love my hydration bladder and was definitely one of the small few who used one while thru-hiking the PCT. I especially loved the convenience of adding an adapter to my tube so I don't have to take my bladder out each time I need to refill my water. You might want to check into the Four Seasons Hydration Kit by Osprey if you're looking to use a hydration bladder during the winter months. Otherwise, use a Nalgene bottle and make sure to pack it upside down so the water doesn't freeze at the top near the opening. Good luck!

[@tc556guy]

@@odys3803 The blowing in the tube to empty it thing doesn't always work

[@tc556guy]

@@odys3803 For me it mostly doesn't work when temps are close to or below zero. Also seems to be more of an issue when the bladder is fuller rather than closer to empty.

[@tc556guy]

@@odys3803 I've tried that as well. I generally don't like carrying smart water bottles, nalgenes or other cannister type drink bottles...too many years in the military having to reach behind me while on the move for a 1 or 2 quart canteen that never seemed to be quite in reach. Back then we had the bladder 5 quart canteens for bulk carry. When Camelbaks came along...and the various contraptions that would turn your GI 1 or 2 quart canteens into a type of Camelbak, with a hose..anyways, we thought those were the best idea ever for hydrating. I still carry a 1 quart plastic bottle on the side of the Osprey, but its for mixed drinks ( usually ) or if filled with water, a sort of "reserve" for when I drink the Camelbak dry between water sources.

[@pnwhiker4239]

I like how well prepared you are, I do the same thing, but that makes my bag look like I am backpacking on a day hike lol 😂

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! From all of my adventuring and training with The Mountaineers over the years, I've learned that there's no such thing as being over prepared. I always prepare and pack for the worse case scenario. Besides, the extra weight on the day hikes makes for great training for backpacking season.

[@pnwhiker4239]

@@TheHungryHiker you are so right on that.

[@anasquire4775]

Thank you for this!!! So helpful!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Glad you found this one helpful.

[@Inferna-Rex]

Great tips thankyou for the good ideas pretty gal! Be well.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@myshelhilty4068]

Hi Kathleen, I know this one is a couple years old now but I'm re-watching your videos and I'm a bladder girl vs water bottles. Could you tell me we're you got the Sawyer Squeeze adapter from?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here you go! Sawyer Fast Fill Hydration Pack Adapter Kit amzn.to/33BbbWy

[@myshelhilty4068]

@@TheHungryHiker thank you so much!

[@TonoLatino]

I'm going to share this with my husband. He tends to overpack when he goes on hikes or goes camping and then regrets it!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I am the QUEEN of overpacking! With each long-distance hike I do, I tend to carry less and less. The trick with day hiking is to use a smaller pack. It makes it really hard to overpack. If I use a bigger pack, I'm too tempted to fill it with stuff I don't need.

[@TonoLatino]

@@TheHungryHiker that's what has happened to him! last time he went camping he took a huge bag and was able to fit an actual hammock! :P

[@dorothyhiltz1661]

Hi! Love your video. I also have an Osprey Tempest 20. We are planning Wainwright coast to coast this summer. I wanted a sit pad (just like yours) and then couldn’t decide….did it turn out to be useful? Thank you!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love my butt pad and bring with me on all of my day hikes. So much better than sitting directly on the dirt when taking a break.

[@raisingelephant]

Excelente.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks!

[@anastasiaberbano1287]

I am LOVING your videos! I want to get this pack. Can you tell me if you use the Tempest 20 size 18L (xsmall/small) or the 20L (m/l)? Thanks so much!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great question! Looks like Osprey just released a newer version of the Tempest 20. It's all black and super sleek looking. My pack size is S/M, but it doesn't look like that size is being offered yet. Only the XS/S or the M/L is listed on the website. I think your best bet is to measure your torso and use the Osprey Size & Fit guide that's located on the product page. Hope that helps!

[@anastasiaberbano1287]

@@TheHungryHiker will do! thank you so much!

[@dennismaginnis5755]

The ankle brace is such a clutch idea. In New England with all the granite and rocky trails this is definitely going into my rucksack.

[@TheHungryHiker]

That ankle brace saved my BUTT when thru-hiking the PCT in Washington.Now I never hike without one.

[@sara_387]

Otherwise kinesiology tape or the self sticking bandage is great too.

[@butlerdawgs78]

@@sara_387 Yeah, and that's good for an ankle or knee, etc. bit more versatile for the weight

[@greenbug1966]

Hi Hungry Hiker, What type of Rain Jacket did you use on PCT? Rain Pants? Weight of Each? Roughly how many days did it rain on PCT Thu- Hike? Thank You

[@TheHungryHiker]

On the PCT, I used the Arc'teryx Women's Norvan Jacket as my rain jacket and loved it. It's super light and kept me really dry. I think it weighs 3.9 ounces. I didn't use rain pants on the PCT, just leggings whenever it was really cold along with a pair of waterproof gaiters.I have no idea how many days it rained on the PCT, but most of our rain days were in Washington. For a complete breakdown of how I planned my PCT thru-hikes and the gear I used for both of my hikes, visit this link on my blog: www.kathleenlovesyoga.com/pacific-crest-trail-hiking-tips/ Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@greenbug1966]

@@TheHungryHiker Thank You So Much!!!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Adambiker58 You bet!

[@jackjohnson2672]

Wow! So glad I found this channel! #subbed

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you so much!

[@CarolMould]

thanks for the tips on what to pack. I find it hard to balance between too much or too little so this helps a lot!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I'm right there with you. It's a constant struggle for me too.

[@YesToTech]

This is super helpful! Thanks for sharing what you bring for a day hike and how to pack properly!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Glad you found this one helpful. Thanks for checking out my video.

[@milestogochannel]

Veryyy detailed!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I make the videos I wish I had access to when I first started hiking. I’d want ALL the details so I make sure to GIVE ALL the details. 😀

[@milestogochannel]

@@TheHungryHiker its always good to start from somewhere kathleen. Keep going…keep hiking

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks!

[@johneason6540]

Very complete day pack. Very informative. Thanks 😊

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@lauragodly8639]

How did you decide on your specific hiking poles? And when to use them?

[@TheHungryHiker]

I never used to use hiking poles until my first thru-hike o the PCT in 2018. They came highly recommended by another thru-hiker. As for these particular poles, I did a fair amount of research before I purchased them. I started with the collapsible, lightweight trekking poles and they snapped in half on my first big fall in the Sierra. These are MUCH sturdier. I love them!

[@russelllieser4226]

Shovle Axe and fire kit.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Maybe for car camping, but that sounds pretty heavy for hiking and backpacking.

[@LawSue]

What was the adapter you used with the Sawyer water filter that allows you to filter directly into your water bladder? I can't find that online! Very cool!

[@TheHungryHiker]

A quick look in the video description and you'll find all of the links for the products I mention in this video. In case you missed it, I think this is the link you're looking for: Hydration Pack Adapter amzn.to/33BbbWy

[@LawSue]

@@TheHungryHiker Thanks! Found it after I sent the message - what usually happens when I get excited! Lol!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Sweet!! Glad you were able to find what you were looking for. 😀

[@MunchWillbeBlue]

backpacking wise, very helpful to me. First aid wise, it could use a little bit of a upgrade. The risk of Lyme Disease on the Appalachian Trail for example is quite high, though measures against it can be cheap and light weight and should be included in any outdoors first aid kit now a days in my humble opinion. As for the rest of the first aid gear, its good for small stuff but again, in my humble opinion it could use at least some of the "stop the bleed" adviced measures. You will get home with blisters that you cant treat. a cut from a branch or dirty tool on the otherhand. .. stopping the bleed is atleast a important part the battle.

[@Blak2001]

I keep a 36 inch sam splint in my pack aswell it can be folded up and be less than an inch thick along with the rest of my trauma gear. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

[@rostinfarm]

Excellent review ! I just purchased the Tempest 20 and trying to lighten the load. You have a lot of good ideas 😄

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks! Even though this is an older video. I still use and love the Osprey Tempest 20 for my warm weather day hikes!! Enjoy your new pack!

[@delphinelesterlost3285]

I love my Osprey Tempest 20, I didn't know you could fit a 3L water bladder...

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yup! Fits like a glove!

[@SteveItMakesSense]

I love my Osprey pack, but mine isn't as fancy as this one!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Maybe it’s just me, but I thought all Osprey Packs were fancy. Which one do you have?

[@willienillie6337]

what’s the weight of your backpack when packed.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here was my day hiking gear list, with the weight for each item and total pack weight: lighterpack.com/r/8t5v9f

[@carrikemp969]

This is exactly what I was looking for and you posted links! Thank you so much! Just awesome 😊

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Glad this one was helpful.

[@lodgepolepineapple8145]

Hello! Great video :) Just wondering if you bring any bear safety with you while day hiking? And if not, why? Thanks!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I don't carry bear spray on my hikes and that's a personal choice. The areas I go for day hikes aren't known for bear sightings. The thing with bears is you don't want to surprise them (you want to make noise), you want to give them their space (don't approach them) and at least in this area bears usually don't want anything to do with hikers. So looking big with my trekking poles and making noise is sufficient. If I'm traveling in a place that requires safe food storage like bear canisters or an ursack, I will happily obliged and follow the rules, but I still choose not to carry bear spray. If I were hiking in grizzly country, I'd probably have a different answer. :)

[@micnitram2006]

How in the world do you get the bladder in the bag?! Haha. I just bought this pack and I am just wrestling the damn thing. I feel like an idiot and I’m yelling at it. Lol. Please help!!!

[@MattD86]

What’s the weight of this load out? Gotta be pretty heavy

[@TheHungryHiker]

Unfortunately I didn't weigh my day pack setup for last year, BUT I plan on doing another one of these videos for this year and will be sure to include the weight. I've swapped out some of my gear and even how I set up my first aid kit and repair bag.

[@michaelbrown8441]

i always pack and prep for at least three days........never be un prepared

[@TheHungryHiker]

I always believe in being prepared for the worst case scenario.

[@michaelbrown8441]

@@TheHungryHiker so happy i found your channel

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@michaelbrown8441 Thanks!!

[@alecdawg11]

1:45 Are you saying you're supposed to pack out USED toilet paper? What's the point of the ultra-lite trowel then?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yes, I’m saying you should ALWAYS pack out your used TP. You still need a trowel to dig a hole for your poop. Might as well make it ultralight.

[@alecdawg11]

@@TheHungryHiker I honestly didn't know that was a thing, but thank you for your response. I'm just now getting into backpacking, so I'll keep that in mind 🙏

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here’s a post I wrote that you might find helpful: How to Poop Responsibly Outdoors www.the-hungry-hiker.com/2019/07/09/how-to-poop-responsibly-outdoors/

[@alecdawg11]

@@TheHungryHiker I read it. In the Leave No Trace article linked to in your blog post ("Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly") , it says to either thoroughly bury TP in a cat hole, or pack it out. So that is acceptable? I've always been sure to go WAY off the beaten trail and make sure it's completely covered, with dirt and big rocks if I can find them. I mean no offense or disrespect.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Think of it this way. When you bury TP, there’s still the chance that animals will dig it up. Yes you can bury used TP, but it’s really best practice to pack out the TP and throw it away in the trash once you get into town. I’ve seen enough used TP left behind at tentsites to convince me why it’s a good idea to just pack it out.

[@OneFootOfftheGrid]

Its like hiking porn! LOL. Makes me want to get out there on a hike.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Tell me about it! Hiking videos and videos featuring hiking gear always make me want to go hiking. I literally cry while watching some of the PCT vlogs because I want to get back out there so bad.

[@OneFootOfftheGrid]

The Hungry Hiker have you done the wonderland trail? Wife and I did it about 10 years ago. Amazing experience.

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@OneFootOfftheGrid Funny that you mentioned The Wonderland Trail. I haven't posted it publicly yet, but I'll be hiking The Wonderland Trail in July. I'm training for it now!

[@OneFootOfftheGrid]

The Hungry Hiker so excited for you.

[@TheHungryHiker]

OMG!! I’m beyond excited. I can’t wait!!!!

[@lkjsf100]

low key, this video is a Subaru add (no pun intended)

[@TheHungryHiker]

Low key, how do you figure? There's no Subaru in this video. This video is about my day hiking pack and the gear I bring with me. Are you sure you watched the video?

[@lkjsf100]

Just a joke- bc you showed your car keys, and I wouldn't expect anything but a Subaru key to be pulled out.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Weird, but okay.

[@dianewalker9154]

Poop happens. Have a poop kit always, plus a Kula cloth (for the ladies).

[@TheHungryHiker]

A poop kit, whether you're day hiking or backpacking is essential. I added a Kula cloth to my poop kit since making this video and really like it!

[@ShuasiBjorlen]

Hey Beavis, she said cut the cheese

[@kimdowning8736]

I love your content but its hard to hear you sometimes with the music.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for the feedback. I recently was able to invest in an external microphone for my new camera so my new videos will be improved with better video and audio. 😀

[@kimdowning8736]

@@TheHungryHiker honestly it's probably because i'm older and can't do two things at once. LOL Keep making your awesome videos.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Don’t be so down on yourself. I’m terrible at multitasking!! I’m also easily distracted. 😂

[@wy3131]

Why do you need so many tablets for a _day_ walk???

[@TheHungryHiker]

Tablets? Are you referring to my first aid kit? If so, this is the same first aid kit that I bring with me hiking and for multiple day backpacking trips. I always try to be prepared for worse case scenario when traveling in the backcountry. If you're interested, I made an updated video last year (2021) for what I carry with me on my day hikes, if you'd like a more current look on the day hiking gear I carry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZK4XpxnlLyGb5o

[@wy3131]

@@TheHungryHiker Understand. But the quantity can be trimmed down considerably for day hikes.

[@TheHungryHiker]

It can, but for simplicity’s sake, I keep my kit as-is for both hiking and backpacking.

[@johnmcgowan2348]

I unsubscribed because you over do it with the sponsors. I'm not convinced you have your followers best interests in mind

[@TheHungryHiker]

What I find hilarious is that you have to “announce” that you’re unsubscribing from my channel. Who cares? Don’t like my content? Cool! Plenty of other KZbin Channels out there for you to watch. 😂

[@johnmcgowan2348]

@@TheHungryHiker "This isn't an airport, no need to announce your departure." Is this the point you were trying to make? I thought I'd kindly let you know why I unsubscribed. Thanks for making me feel better about it.

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@johnmcgowan2348 Hahaha! You were "kindly" letting me know why you unsubscribed from my channel? The thing is, I NEVER asked for your unsolicited feedback. I don't care why you unsubscribed. If you don't vibe with or like the content I create, no big deal. Move on. There are so many other creators here on KZbin who's content you might actually enjoy. No need to announce yourself for unsubscribing from a KZbin Channel. Super silly if you ask me.. In fact, why are you still here? I thought you "unsubscribed"? Obviously my content has made some sort of impression on you for you to still want to still be here and comment on my videos.I do appreciate the engagement you've brought to my channel though by commenting on my video. The algorithm loves that, even if you don't. :)

[@TheRichb688]

way way way way way to muc crap for a day hike

[@TheHungryHiker]

This is why I carry all this “crap” kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jRnIepaph8d5o The better prepared you are, the more fun and safe time you’ll have outdoors.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my Outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this very informative video. You are certainly well organized. All the best to you, stay healthy. 🤗

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@bettyshook9248]

thanks for this helpful video

[@TheHungryHiker]

Glad you enjoyed it!