How to Correctly Pack Your Backpack

[@trilbyarnold3341]

I so appreciate seeing how a modern day pack is packed. Very helpful for me as I prepare for my first pack in 28 years. The internet is a wonderful resource, I'm 76 and preparing for the John Muir Trail and Mt Whitney.

[@HikeOregon]

You are badass!!! What an inspiration!!

[@trilbyarnold3341]

Thank you, I'm ahead of my training schedule and feeling great, excited.

[@scottandersen420]

You are awesome!

[@i.s.kruger6207]

Hey there, at 2:05 you note you stuff your rain jacket in the holes created/left between your bag and your sleeping bag. As much as I agree with filling the holes with non essential items, that are small, i personally prefer having my rain jacket near the top, or in an outside pouch, as to have easy access to it, in the event of rain, or so that i dont need to unpack everything else to get to it, like you did with the first aid. Just a suggestion perhaps.

[@HikeOregon]

+Keiser ZA the rain jacket is easy to access since I can just unzip the bottom sleeping bag compartment and get it out without having to unpack anything.

[@mtn_manhills3688]

You right, like they say pack your own pack and hike your own hike!! The rest of your video was great!!

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Was thinking exactly the same thing. Lunch and rain gear in the brain.

[@dawngriffiths6804]

@@HikeOregon Hi! GREAT video! Have learned a lot. Just bought the same rucksack and went looking for a vid to explain what everything does on it, lol. Found you. Great stuff. Have subscribed. Quick question; your rain jacket in TINY!? I have a great camping poncho but it's huge compared to that.. what rain jacket is it please? Tx. Will keep watching! :-)

[@HikeOregon]

@@dawngriffiths6804 My rain jacket is the Outdoor Research Helium II

[@paullapointe8624]

This is a very good video on not only how to pack a backpack, but the whys as to the gear arrangement. I am 70, and have been backpacking all my life, and other than burying the raingear into the center of the pack, I agree with just about all of the pointers given in this video.

[@a28500532]

Wonderful Instruction, especially 10:40 to the end. This video helped me understand that the well balanced packing enables to hike much longer. Thank you.

[@priscillalam1727]

Thanks for this video. I had the exact same backpack, but it always tip over because my sleeping bag is too small to stuff at the bottom. Great strategy to fill up the bottom spaces to give a nice flat base.

[@Automage45]

I hiked and mountain biked a lot in California and so far Oregon hiking trails are rough! mountain biking is a little low key but I have only been to silver lake fals and McDonald’s forest hiking and biking... I’ll be following you... I went hiking at silver lake falls a day ago and got caught in a rain storm and I was not prepared. Didn’t get sick though 😃

[@HikeOregon]

If you'd like ideas on more easy trails to hike here in Oregon check out the Hike Oregon website www.hikeoregon.net

[@teasandtinctures]

This was so helpful! I'm going on my first backpacking trip in 10 days. Coincidentally, I am going on a four day hike and I have the same pack! This and your other two videos about gear and food have saved me from MANY pounds of unnecessary weight. Thank you!

[@HikeOregon]

I'm so glad to hear that my videos were of assistance :)

[@normacasto8370]

Emily Fickle how was your first hike with this bag it is was comfortable ?

[@ChiChi-ex9wi]

This is the best video I've seen especially for a newby like myself. I love the timely tips.

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that this video was helpful!

[@jonetteperetik3203]

Thanks for the awesome video! I just bought my first pack and will be going on my first overnight trip as an adult next week. I am glad you talked about packing stuff inside as much as possible, because the demo videos for my pack highlighted all of the awesome outside storage features. I feel stability is way more essential than utilizing all the fancy clips and stuff. Now, a slightly unrelated to hiking question - what is the awesome music at the beginning of your video? :)

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching and good luck on your first backpacking trip next week. The music I use in videos is always linked in the video description 👍🏼

[@esdeekay4344]

The first time i put on my filled backpack, i panicked and totally wanted to blow the whole thing off and sell it all. I guess it takes a while to get used to the weight. Now i haul around 40 pounds for longer (photographic) hikes with ease. Yeah, i like a bit of comfort, hehe..... I currently use the Quechua Symbium Trekking backpack 70+10 liters which i love. My bottom pouch is reserved for my tent and air mattress and i store my sleeping bag at the top so i can unpack it as soon as the tent is set up. If i want to have something from the middle, i can reach it trough the center zipper. The detachable top pouch is for electronics and snacks. I guess everyone has his/her own preferences. This video is very instructive for new backpackers. Looking forward to view more videos! Cheers.

[@HikeOregon]

NICE!

[@BitcoinNewsTodayLive]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome couch! But what's in the food bag??? Inquiring minds want to know!

[@HikeOregon]

I have filmed a ton of backpacking food videos. It differs each time I go out.

[@clairerennard7538]

How much does this pack weigh with everything from this video in it? Or on average how much does it weigh for a 3 night 4 day trip? Great vid!

[@HikeOregon]

Here is a video of what I packed for the trip around this time kzbin.info/www/bejne/a16UaY13g82UmKs Just FYI this was filmed almost 5 years ago, so my gear has changed quite a bit since then. For a 4-5 day trip I now generally range around 24-26 pounds with food and water (I now have a different backpack, different tent, different sleeping bag and different sleeping pad and different clothes. lol).

[@clairerennard7538]

@@HikeOregon Sweet thanks!

[@thespookies4791]

I didn't even THINK about bug headnets! I was hiking McDowell Creek Falls in Lebanon, OR the other day and definitely could have used this. Thank you for all the great advice :)

[@georgekoch1305]

The Ghost Leaf your local Walmart as bug nets for about 3-4 dollars in the camping department.

[@thespookies4791]

George Koch thanks man!

[@Boodieman72]

I'm always impressed how much stuff can be stuffed into a backpack. I wonder how bear canisters would change the weight distribution. I was told by Osprey that all the retail locations that sell their packs have a system to measure you correctly and weights they can add to the packs to ensure a correct fit.

[@HikeOregon]

Yes, most outfitters have a handy tool they use to measure for pack fit :).

[@johnmac7705]

Thanks for this video. I bought my wife the same pack and we did our fist hike in the Wind River Range last weekend and her shoulders got a bit sore; but now we understand the spacing... Best Regards,

[@HikeOregon]

Glad to hear the video was helpful :) Hope you had a fun hike at Wind River Range!!! :)

[@johnmac7705]

We had a blast and are planing on doing the trail from Green River lake's to Big Sandy next year (64.3 miles) in the winds....

[@Dr.aryan_mhedin]

Hello what is the brand of your sitting pad?how can I find it?thanks

[@HikeOregon]

Thermarest zlite.

[@Dr.aryan_mhedin]

@@HikeOregon but how can i find this small size please??

[@HikeOregon]

At REI or search Thermarest zlite on Amazon.

[@jacobalten]

Thanks so much for helping me with packing the backpack. "where did you buy the ditty bags for the individual things at?"

[@HikeOregon]

I got them at REI it’s outdoor research set of 3 different sizes. You can also get lighter weight dirty bags from zpacks.

[@jules4343]

Nicely done! I like that you keep everything in the pack. I have noticed that a lot of people in the US seem to pack all sorts of stuff on the outside of their packs, it just seems like an unnecessary risk for loss or damage. I hadn't really considered the imbalance that it would cause as well , until watching your video. It seems more sensible to have a big enough capacity pack to fit everything neatly inside like you do, far better approach. I have to say that it is SUPER refreshing to watch a video from someone who is not an ultralight zealot. I have subscribed now :-)

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much for subscribing Jules! I do try to cut weight in the sense that I don’t take too many useless items but i also don’t spend money on super ultra light stuff. I am the average backpacker who chooses to pack light. If you watch some of my pct prep videos that are coming out over the next fire months you’ll notice that I do count the weight but mainly because I know that my audience wants to know.

[@lindahikes2760]

Great video. It was very helpful because I have the same pack. Question, I see you struggle with the zippers in the front pockets. I do also. It's like you have to hold it taunt on the side to get it to work. Any suggestions for that?

[@HikeOregon]

They're just very touch zippers. I think the more we use the pack and the zippers, they will get much easier to zip and unzip :) Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@srappytrex3946]

Thanks for the video, one curious question which bothers me with my osprey 50L backpack as well, is the top rim of the bag not nagging your back neck when you look up?

[@HikeOregon]

I don't fill it to the point where the top of it bothers the back of my head when I look up. But I totally hear what you're saying.

[@denesiahuttula]

What pillow is that? I don't see it in your lighterpack list.

[@HikeOregon]

It's this pillow. It's a little bit bulky but sooooooo comfy!!! amzn.to/3nH4oGe

[@GagePadova1]

Awesome video! Very helpful with weight distribution and where the weight should sit! Also I just got an osprey rook 65 and I wish I got the atmos now... I like being organized and having pouches to put gear and the rook doesn't really have that.

[@FreeSoul.7]

such a good video and explanation . I have a problem maybe you can help me with this. I bought a vaude 35 online for Camino de Santiago. My problem is when I have the backpack, I feel the top of the backpack in contact with my head. Is it normal or can I still not adjust it? thank you so much

[@HikeOregon]

It sounds like it might be riding a little high on your hips, OR the torso length of the pack you got is too long for you. Feel free to send me a picture of you wearing it via email ([e-mail]) and I'd be happy to help you out more :).

[@FreeSoul.7]

oh verry kind of you , thank you su much . i wil do that

[@CHAOSMOVEMENT]

I need some smaller pieces of gear lol...my old Goretex military MSS bag takes up nearly the entire main compartment of my AG 50L. Barely enough room for the hydration pack and a bag of food.

[@HikeOregon]

Yikes! Although I will say a 50L pack is pretty small. I had a really hard time fitting all of my gear and 3 days of food into a 45L pack. Have you thought about ditching the water bladder and taking water bottles? This way the water won’t take up 2-3 liters of precious space inside your pack and the bottles can live in the side pockets.

[@katepdm6660]

I really do not know what i am doing wrong. I do have extra electronic materials and stuff like this but my aura osprey 50 liters backpack is giving me severe shoulder pains. I had a back surgery some years back and i am terrified. What should i do? How do you lift it so it does not touch the shoulder? Others say that it should. Also, there is some gap between my bag and my body in the back part. However my bag is size small, womens. Please help me out on how to fix it or adjust it. You seem to explain clearly. Also, i do not know where the hydration thing comes out from?

[@MicahFunk]

Where did you get your magnetic mouthpiece mount?

[@HikeOregon]

It comes with the Osprey bladder

[@MicahFunk]

Hike Oregon, thank you! :)

[@cgripp256]

The shoulder gap you mention is completely contrary to what Osprey recommends on their training video for fitting packs. Can you provide reference for that way of fitting it? I’m new to BPing and want to do it right. Thanks.

[@HikeOregon]

I learned this from my dad who got the info from REI when he went in for a pack fitting in the 90s. I have always backpacked like that but after chatting with an REI expert recently I realized that this info was given to us because back then packs were totally different (ie external frames), so the same rules don’t apply to the newer packs. This technique has always worked for me and I think it also depends on what brand of pack you have since they’re all different. If Osprey says otherwise and you have an Osprey pack then that’s probably the correct info on fitting. I am not a fitting expert, I just know what works and what’s been comfortable for me over the years.

[@StormLaker]

Great video. Thanks for not being just another pretentious "backpacking" channel. As the saying goes "hike your own hike" (I say paddle your own paddle...I also go to BWCA annually). No two people pack the same, but your video is very helpful. While it's nice to lighten your load, some of us just want to do what we need to do to get out there and do so comfortably. Keep up the great work kiddo:-)!!!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for all the positivity!

[@MsJillypie]

Couple of questions... just got the same backpack and am super excited to use it. Where did you get the organizer bags you put your food and clothes in? Also, upon further inspection of the pockets on the side for the water bottle I noticed a loop on the side like it can clip to something so maybe smaller items could be stored in those pockets. Not sure where the loop connects too?

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching this video Jillian! I absolutely love this backpack except that it weighs so much on its own. But other than that it is fantastic and it fits me very well. The food bag is the Gobi Gear SegSac (www.gobigear.com/) and the stuff sacks are Outdoor Research stuff sacks (amzn.to/2CGl4H7). I think the loop you are talking about is just there in case you want to secure something to the pack. If you notice, my side pockets have holes in the sides so that you could easily grab a snack or something, but it also means certain things could fall out if not properly attached. So I think those little loops are meant for clips or something like that.

[@MsJillypie]

Hike Oregon thanks for the info! Love how organized everything is in your pack. Can’t wait to get out this year and try it out! This years backpacking adventures are going to be so much better. Keep putting out awesome videos!

[@matthewbegin7704]

What are the benefits of having a special compartment for your sleeping bag? Is it more rain proof?

[@HikeOregon]

I think it's just the way it fits in there that makes it convenient.

[@Fdgeful]

I for instance dont use a stuffsack for my sleeping bag because then it doesnt fit nicely in my pack. I use the compartment for keeping it compressed and stuffed, otherwise it would easily engulf the entire pack with its down fluffiness :P

[@benjaminbrown5245]

I have a backpack for everything from just running around to backpacking. Got to love backpacks. I love all of them, and the packs all have girl names. They are all girls.

[@jacobalten]

with water bladder... do you have to buy a replacement from osprey or could i buy an off brand? i am new to the hiking community. thank you

[@jacobalten]

your post are so so informative.. thank you for sharing. greatly appreciate your knowledge.

[@HikeOregon]

Any water bladder will generally fit.

[@jacobalten]

@@HikeOregon thank you for your reply

[@Tor524]

How much is the weight for the backpack with all the gears in? Thanks

[@HikeOregon]

My base weight is 18 lbs. with my food it brings it to 22, and then however much water I want to carry, which always depends on where I am going. If there are lots of streams and lakes, I will only carry about 1L.

[@LinaHebi]

I am thinkung about getting this Osprey Aura in silver. Does it not get dirty too soon in such a light colour?

[@HikeOregon]

You can see dirt on the straps and that sort of fabric but the actual pack is made out of ripstop nylon which doesn’t soak up dirt.

[@LinaHebi]

Thank you for a quick answer!

[@barbshubert9667]

Where do you put your trekking poles

[@HikeOregon]

I generally don’t use trekking poles.

[@barbshubert9667]

Your video really helped me distribute my pack. In need of a lighter tent, but just not sure which one to go with that doesn’t cost a King’s ransom, so that is the chunk of my 55L. Thanks again.

[@HikeOregon]

If you do have trekking poles that you don’t use all the time, you can strap them to the outside of the pack.

[@meghannshae2274]

I just discovered your channel. Great content! Have you ever had another pack before? If so, which one(s) did you have and did you like it? I'm in the process of looking for one for 1-4 day backpacking trips.

[@HikeOregon]

Hello Meghan and welcome to my channel! I had a Gregory pack before this one. I also have a Gregory day pack. I love both Osprey and Gregory brands. You can’t go wrong with either brand. Just make sure it fits you well. Go to REI and have then measure your torso etc.

[@meghannshae2274]

Thanks! I definitely will!

[@NorthernMIPathfinder]

What bag is that, that you hold your first aid and hygiene kit in? Where did you get it?

[@HikeOregon]

It’s by eagle creek. Got it at REI you can also get it on amazon.

[@rickg7235]

Great video. You ever hike up into Washington?

[@HikeOregon]

I've done a few day hikes in Washington.

[@jeffstone28]

Very helpful video. Thanks. Do you normally use the sternum strap?

[@HikeOregon]

For some reason I don’t like sternum straps. I don’t ever wear it when backpacking or day hiking.

[@jeffstone28]

Hike Oregon You illustrate that the conventional set-up does not always need to be followed. Good to know!

[@K_Tech64]

Thank you very much for the video. Simple, to the point, and well presented!

[@outdoorenthusiast265]

Do you take a portable phone charger with you for backpacking? If so do you mind telling me which one?

[@HikeOregon]

Yep I take an Anker battery 21,000mAh

[@marielp.843]

hi! thank you kindly for these tips. i have a question regarding fit-- my torso measures 16.5" so i could either go with the xs or s size... would you recommend sizing up or down? being that the shoulder harness is adjustable, would it be more advantageous to size up for the extra 2L of space?

[@HikeOregon]

+M P personally I would size up. The whole torso is adjustable so you can size down once you get the bag but the xs you can't make any bigger than the biggest setting.

[@alexwbanks70]

You should pack your rain jacket in the outside pocket. EDIT: I just saw you reply to Keiser ZA, but it would be so much easier outside and you wouldn't compromise getting the inside of your pack wet. But other than that everything looks great. Thanks for the videos.

[@HikeOregon]

+Alex Banks honestly you can see a rain shower coming miles away in the summer here in Oregon. It hasn't rained here since mid June. Lol. I don't think we need to worry about rain jacket accessibility.

[@alexwbanks70]

My bad. For some reason I thought it rained all the time out there. Maybe that's all the way over by Washington. ;-) I'm in Ohio and here the conditions change every 10 minutes.

[@HikeOregon]

+Alex Banks 9 months out of the year it does rain most of the time. But from July to end of September it doesn't rain at all. I guess there are a few people who backpack in the rain, and while I'm all down for day hikes in the rain, I only backpack during the summer when it's nice out ;)

[@loudevanneaux661]

how do you keep your sleeping bag dry when it's in the bottom like that? I was thinking of doing the same with mine, but I'm worried about sierra river crossings

[@HikeOregon]

Most people who are doing stuff like river crossings with their packs have a trash compactor bag to line their packs. I have never done a major stream crossing like that and the only rain we get here in Oregon in the summer is a summer thunder storm which usually isn’t a lot of rain and my pack is pretty water resistant on its own.

[@loudevanneaux661]

Okay, thank you so much for the response :)

[@barryhugo]

i would pack one of those plants you have growing back there!!

[@HikeOregon]

Hahaha you're the first one who has commented on that :)

[@MattCookOregon]

Just found this channel. Great videos!

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much :)

[@garyclaytonphotography5708]

What is the approximate weight of that loaded pack.

[@HikeOregon]

Depending on how much photography equipment I’m taking my base weight is generally around 16 pounds.

[@fredgarvin1465]

Love the PBR hat!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks!

[@joshibrahim1537]

Great video! You’ve probably answered this question a million times but do you think a 32L pack used to carry 15 pounds ( maximum ) is appropriate ? Thanks for the video

[@HikeOregon]

It might be a little heavy but you’ll know as soon as you put it on.

[@HikeOregon]

And the backpack should have specs online where it tells you the lax load it can handle. You don’t want to ruin your pack. My 28L pack can handle about 10 lbs before it’s unbearably uncomfortable.

[@Reese842]

Where would you put a bear canister on this pack?

[@HikeOregon]

I am by no means using the 65 liters. I have plenty of room inside for a bear canister. Or if your pack was full you could leave the brain on it and but it under the brain.

[@vladenjefimov3912]

Omg nice plants!! Tiny pots tho? Don't let em get rootbound.

[@HikeOregon]

The plants were of different sizes and ages. There were some plants in 25 gallon pots and they ranged all the way up to 100 gallon pots.

[@MyName-rs1gc]

What tent do you have?

[@HikeOregon]

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2

[@chrismagee9366]

Just curious, but does your pack have a handle between the shoulder straps? I always cringe when I see people lift their packs with the shoulder straps; especially by just one.

[@HikeOregon]

It does have a handle.

[@KorDawg91]

Looks like some fatty weed plants on the right lol, another great video, thanks!

[@anandyahamdi]

Nice backpack, looks fit on you. How tall are you btw?

[@HikeOregon]

I’m 5’5.

[@anandyahamdi]

@@HikeOregon Thanks. Apparently you rarely use the top lid?!

[@HikeOregon]

I’m only used it on my first trip with this pack. The pack is so roomy and has so many pockets and I have such little gear I don’t need the lid. And it saves me some weight taking it off.

[@littlerufe]

I can't believe you got 4 days of food in that one little bag! Also impressed that you didn't need to add the brain on top for a 4 day trip.

[@HikeOregon]

I won't be taking the brain for my 430 mile hike through Oregon either. The backpack has plenty of space without the brain! Most thru-hikers don't even use a 65L pack for their long hike.

[@littlerufe]

That's great to know! I have the 53L Atmos pack, and was hoping to use it for extended trips. But I'm used to an 80L pack, so I'm still figuring out what's needed and what to leave behind.

[@chuckliebold1061]

We need to know the final weight of the pack and contents

[@HikeOregon]

+Chuck Liebold that wasn’t the point of this video. It was just how to pack the items. This summer I had a base weight of 16 lbs.

[@georgekoch1305]

Hello, I just purchased my second backpack ( Gorilla 40 ) from Amazon . it was $200 for the pack

[@HikeOregon]

+George Koch 40 liters isn't much space but with minimal gear you can definitely make it work.

[@georgekoch1305]

Plus $50 for the hip belt . I didn't want to spend 350 on a pack. The gorilla pack was very light and had good reviews compared to my old pack which was 4lbs. I like the pack it's nice to carry and fits well to my body, the problem with it is my compression bag won't fit in the narrow neck of the main bag. I have to take the sleeping bag out of the compression sack and stuff it in the bottom of the bag of the pack. Fully loaded my pack without food and water is 18lbs. I'm guessing with food and water around 25. My last hike was a month ago and my bag weighed 45 pounds and was top heavy. I was thinking like a camper not a hiker, and brought everything but the kitchen sink. I appreciate your videos they help people like me (newbies)

[@HikeOregon]

18 lbs is a GREAT base weight! That is what mine is, and my backpack DOES weigh 4 lbs ;)

[@georgekoch1305]

Hike Oregon did you try your new air pad yet?

[@HikeOregon]

+George Koch no. I gave it to a friend. We haven't been able to go backpacking yet because of all the wildfires. It is so smokey that they are telling people not to even go outside. So we haven't had an opportunity to backpack yet :( once we do I will do a review of it.

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

No bear spray?

[@HikeOregon]

No. I don’t take bear spray on my backpacking trips. Too heavy and I’m always with people so I’m not concerned about wildlife.

[@mtn_manhills3688]

Are you sure you should have a space between your shoulders and your shoulder pads? Have watched Osprey backpack fitting video or any other how to fit a backpack?

[@HikeOregon]

+mtn_man hills space means the weight isn't sitting on your shoulders. It also means your pack isn't too small. A lot of people get packs that are too small for their torso.

[@mtn_manhills3688]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWTaaoapqLWiiLc here u go!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HikeOregon]

I think everyone has their own preference. I learned the two finger rule from my dad who has years of backpacking experience, so I was taught that little trick and I've never experienced any sort of back or shoulder pain carrying my load this way, even when I carried 40+ lbs. It was just a little tip I wanted to pass along.

[@jimwisconsin4453]

Hi! Very interesting video. Thank you! Almost 2000 subs! Yey!!!!

[@HikeOregon]

I know right?! I love seeing comments from my OGs though! Makes my day!

[@steelhuskers1794]

Good pack video. But we need to talk about that hat 😂

[@HikeOregon]

Hahahha. It was given to me for free. I am not really much of a hat person.

[@Herofriends01]

All Mine 😍

[@avatarakhdiat]

I think we need some plastic to garbage or something stuff

[@HikeOregon]

I don't use a garbage bag as a liner. My backpack is water resistant and I also have a pack cover.

[@friarrodneyburnap4336]

Jansport Scout External Frame Pack

[@radicallyrescued7916]

Yep

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Just an fyi. If you are carrying maybe the last place you want your rIan jackets is smashed someplace in your pack. Any coat should be accessible. Put the sleeping pad stuffed in as you will not need it.

[@HikeOregon]

Backpacking in Oregon you will rarely need a rain jacket. That is why I had it stuffed in the bottom. But the way my pack is, I have bottom access so I can super easily grab it out of the bottom. It might take a few seconds.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Hike Oregon funny I grew up in the Pacific NW and lived in my rain coat.

[@raemaecable]

@@adventureswithfrodo2721 You must have lived right on the coast! What a beautiful area! What she says about that bottom pocket is right, though. It is the easiest place to access the inside of my backpack.

[@Johann-4354]

You would save over a pound by choosing a pack without that unnecessary sleeping bag compartment and a pack without all the straps, loops, and zippers. Another pound could be sacrificed by not taking stuff sacks and another by going stoveless. You've got a good start but trimming weight is a fun obsession, getting your weight down below tweenty pounds with water and food. Got a great grasp of how to pack gear. Good one.

[@HikeOregon]

+rainbowhiker honestly i don’t care to be obsessive about ounces. I have the gear that i have and i don’t have money to buy different gear at the moment. I tried on some cubin fiber packs and didn’t like the way they carried the load. I also really like to stay organized so that’s why i like stuff sacks. They’re all less than half an ounce. I also have zero interest in going stoveless because i like my coffee in the morning and a hot meal at night when I’m backpacking. Backpacking isn’t supposed to be miserable. I still carry some luxuries like a pillow, some camera gear etc. and as long as i stay around the 25 pound mark by the time i have 5 days of food and a few liters of water, i know my body is capable of carrying that.

[@radicallyrescued7916]

Kcool PBR BABE

[@USMCDR]

79K views less than 1000 likes. Come on people!!

[@HikeOregon]

My whole channel makes no sense. I have over 2 million channel views but only 18k subscribers.

[@guinnster1]

Holy cow you have some calves on you? Is that from hiking?

[@HikeOregon]

I think it’s genetics. I could do zero working out and they’d still be big.

[@Dacian-Dacu]

good job... thanks' for the video! nice tattoo... :)

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks so much!

[@theyetti8811]

Next " How to correctly pack your bowl "

[@HikeOregon]

hahaha. I don't smoke, so that probably wouldn't be a very informative video.

[@kadeknu9673]

I need to be alone for a min...

[@thecow123xxx]

Nice legs