HOW TO START BACKPACKING IN 2023 // Beginner Backpacker Guide

Gear Checklist ➡ geni.us/GGG-Checklist
👇 STUFF FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Bushka's Kitchen Meals: geni.us/BushkasKitchen
Decathlon Gear: geni.us/DecathlonGear
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Hiking Socks: geni.us/XOSKINS-SOCKS
Camp Socks: geni.us/GGG-DarnTough
Russbe Bags (for oatmeal): geni.us/RussbeBags
Tent: geni.us/QuarterDomeSL2
Chair: geni.us/FlexliteAir
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⭐ MY FAVORITE GEAR ⭐
Garmin InReach Mini: geni.us/InReachMini2
Decathlon Down Jacket - geni.us/Trek100DownJacketM
REI Flash 55 Pack: geni.us/Flash55
Enlightened Equipment Enigma Quilt: geni.us/enigmadown
Garmin Fenix Watch: geni.us/FenixWatch
Lanshan 1 Pro Tent: geni.us/Lanshan1Pro
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📷 MY FILMING GEAR 📷
X-T4 Camera: geni.us/FujiX-T4
GoPro Hero 10: geni.us/GoPro-Hero-10
Insta360 One X2: geni.us/Insta360-OneX2
Rode Wireless Mic: geni.us/Rode-Wireless
Samsung S10E Phone: geni.us/Samsung-S10e
Saramonic Phone Mic: geni.us/PhoneMic
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[@scottyplug]

Joshua Tree is just right around the corner from here. Lovely spot.

[@pissedoffwizard4799]

Loved the video. I will recommend it to the next person that says they are thinking about trying backpacklng. I think you forgot one more type of hiker. Most of the time. I hike in somewhere around 10 miles. Never more than 15 and then camp for 3 or 4 days. Then I hike out. I'm 62 ears old and hiked a bit in my teens and twenties. I used the thought of going backpacking again to set goals that helped me lose 270 pounds. Without surgery. I worked out hard. Eat good food. Drank a lot of water. I have been backpacking for 2 years now and loving it. The only bad thing is that i did have a heart attack and even though I am very healthy for my age. My heart attack and hip replacements and knee surgery have taken a toll. It also does not help that I live in Utah. ALL my trails have ELEVATION. I hike slow when going up, but I am usually alone so I hike my own hike. Anyway, enough rambling. Keep up the great work. The checklist is great.

[@tanvach]

Totally agree with creating a checklist! Saved my butt many times from forgetting important items.

[@Mike_Blanda]

Yup!!! Definitely important

[@igorcorti6364]

How come I have not seen this YT channel before! Thank you for the tips --- we are heading down to AZ in March for Havasupai Falls and your videos reviews are helping me with some decisions :) Thank you so much for sharing such awesome content!

[@cibablea]

So useful! You rule.

[@inthedirt3224]

I have a REI flash 55 - I like it. It has some configurability. For example the brain (top pouch) and side pockets can be removed. So you can make it a little lighter if you don't need those features. Also, I like the side pouches. It has 2 on each side - one standard pouch, and one angled a little for quick access to water bottles.

[@itschrisandalex]

Super invaluable - we're planning our first backpacking trip this year! 🎊

[@livinginpaz]

Great content👍🏾

[@ericboomer5916]

I’ve been using Gaia GPS for the past year since watching your channel. I like it, but I find the organization of folders and routes and tracks etc isn’t the greatest. I was wondering if you’d do a video on how you keep your Gaia organized for both tracking prior history and planning new trips. It’d be nice to see what your desktop version looks like

[@jaytabac6525]

wow ! totally amazing information.

[@beaujohnson2021]

Wow. Early to this one.

[@Mike_Blanda]

Love my REI FLASH 55- just purchased the 2023 update! Absolutely love it

[@natlovell122]

Considering the flash 55 vs the Mountainsmith Scream 55 and Sierra designs flex capacitor 40-60

[@tommyNix4098]

If a poop bag is required I won't be hiking that trail.

[@basedbro2578]

Same

[@swaggytoast5242]

ok

[@jennybtx]

I agree.

[@Mike_Blanda]

😂 right !

[@Alphaomegaking]

This man made a video telling people to Google it. What a legend!

[@cidifede1]

Awesome video! Do you have guide lines to discard grey water after washing your clothes? Could you recommend a soap? Keep up all the great work Justin! Love the channel.

[@danielsingh9415]

Same as poop cat holes, away from tent & away from drinking water source. Good luck filtering soapy water to drink 😝 a grayl water purifier might work? But they're heavy & bulky

[@sheilasunshine9173]

I need REI to fix the problem with their sternum strap connector to the shoulder straps! Otherwise I love my traverse 60!

[@KB-re4ku]

Is J-Tree getting the rain too like the San Bernardino area? Heading back to AB next week, trading the cold for the rain thank goodness 😂

[@alanmacbeth1495]

Would be good to get your opinion on the new Motorola Defy Satellite Link. It's much cheaper than Garmin in -reach.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Working on it!

[@pissedoffwizard4799]

i just went and had a look at the new Flash 55. I like most of the changes EXCEPT they screwed up that great strech pocket.!!! call them and tell them to put it back. Its now just a pocket. I need that big stretchy pocket to dry stuff and such. It stopped me from getting it.

[@glenloewen7507]

The poop bag looks like it could get messy. Question about the pink titanium spoon. I have a titanium spoon from Sea to Summit. Is there something better about the pink one?

[@swaggytoast5242]

personal preference

[@danielsingh9415]

It's pink, easier to see & won't lose it like the silver colored one, hopefully 😝

[@PrimalRenegade17]

Hey Justin, random question for you, what do you think about the Trekology aluft 2.0 vs Trekology aluft 2.0 PRO? Not sure if the pro is worth the extra 70 grams but it does at least look super comfy.

[@JustinOutdoors]

Pro isn't as good

[@PrimalRenegade17]

Thanks for answering! I'll def try out the normal version in that case. I loved the 1.0 (just desperately needed that pad strap)

[@pissedoffwizard4799]

oh, one more question. Thinking about getting the Durston Xmid Pro 1 or 2, any thoughts

[@BigCountryOutdoors325]

Be sure to put it on eBay for 3 times what you paid for it.

[@Vinaigre]

Not sure about the Xmid specifically but I always prefer a 2 man tent for backpacking. Usually the cost and weight isn't much higher for a good amount of space gained. Just depends what you value more, extra space vs saving a few ounces and money.

Not Pro but check the Geordie Wildcamper channel for Xmid

[@jonsanford2515]

I have the x-mid 1p, (not the pro). The design is awesome. It’s simple to set up once you get the hang of squaring it up first. The huge vestibules are fantastic. The shape is very weather resistant. I have the original design that has 4” narrower inner. It’s fine, but the slightly wider inner they have now would be an improvement. The 1p feels bigger than it is because of the vestibules. If your question is should you get the 1p or 2p, the pro versions only weigh 1.5 oz different. If you can afford the extra cost of the 2p, no one ever set up their tent and said, “I wish I had less room”. Although the 2p does have a quite larger footprint, so where you need it to fit could come into play. 2p pro is in stock, 1p pro ships in April if that matters to you.

[@pissedoffwizard4799]

@@jonsanford2515 Thanks, I think the only thing stopping me getting the 2p is that footprint size. it is huge and i never find spots that big. so, what to do , what to do?

[@chemtrail_brew_Que]

Hope you are having a good time in Joshua Tree

[@fratecucodrul9474]

You know, here in Romania we have lots of problems with Brown Bears as they are protected and can't be shot, they multiplied and are hungry, what advice do you have for camping in a forest with bears, also, they don't hibernate as the winter is soft... ?

[@johndoobus]

Bring bear spray and make sure to pack food in a smell proof bag and dont leave food laying around camp because the bears will smell it and be attracted

[@fratecucodrul9474]

@@johndoobus It will be attracted when i cook anyway...

[@travishilterbrand775]

@@fratecucodrul9474 One tip is to eat at a different location than you sleep. I usually eat, walk another hour, and then setup camp.

[@fratecucodrul9474]

@@travishilterbrand775 I'm a live stream camper, i do everything on live, i must do my camping activities in my campsite...

[@ruinel569]

I’d recommend going somewhere without bears

[@paulreportingliv]

That’s funny, I plan to backpack the same way I did in 2022…😂😅😊

[@ittotaq]

mens underwear can be worn 4 times. front and back, flip it inside out and front / back.

[@user-mr4rw5vv2c]

never thought about this ha!

[@ItsAStephanieB]

This has no relevance to your video, but I have no idea in which of your videos I saw you wearing down feather pants. I want to get my own pair, but can't remember where you got yours! Could you (or any of your followers) please help me out?

[@jennybtx]

I think backpacking is just an excuse to eat junk food.

[@Mike_Blanda]

😂 food definitely tastes better

[@georgemartin6389]

Chat gpt is great for doing hiking research for you

[@JustinOutdoors]

I'll have to check it out!