My Biggest Backpacking MISTAKES Of 2024

[@KWB9541]

Mistake is a rather harsh notion. I think of my experiences like yours as a reinforcement of what I already knew and or as a "character builder". Neither way of thinking makes me much smarter, but reinforcement and character building help me improve. Matty, no matter what you call them, this was great story telling, humility, and teaching! Thank you! KB

[@MattyOutdoors]

I like calling mistakes, because I always come out of the trip feeling like I know better, but make the mistake anyways. And, being on my side of the camera, I often get comments on tip and trick videos, about how "it must be nice to be a perfect backpacker and never make mistakes"

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

I have a lengthy packing checklist. I no longer forget things.

[@MattyOutdoors]

@GarryCollins-ec8yo I've got a checklist as well normally, but was admittedly winging it when it came to taking my boy. I was so worried about him having a good time, I definitely overpacked, and ended up missing a few really simple things. Lessons learned

[@GoTeddy]

An annual "mistakes" of the year video would be awesome

[@MattyOutdoors]

The kind of input I'm looking for, thank you!

[@davidcooper8390]

No matter how experienced we are mistakes will happen. We learn and adapt

[@bobellamy7120]

Woo why you outing me🤣🤣 This is matty outdoors..Not backpacking with bucksaw Bo😂 Can’t wait to get out to the mountains on a winter trip feels like forever since I’ve gotten out.

[@MattyOutdoors]

@bobellamy7120 I drove a massive bus over myself, and got lonely... Soon brother, soon. Hopefully January!

[@evanhammond7305]

I got my KZbin on auto download so i always got some KZbin stuff on there

[@MattyOutdoors]

Im not on YT premium, so cant do that

[@evanhammond7305]

@MattyOutdoors you should change that no more ads

[@MattyOutdoors]

I don't mind ads at all. Kinda reminds me of commercials from back in the day

[@evanhammond7305]

@@MattyOutdoors my kids go to my parents and they still have old school tv and my daughter asked "how do I skip the ads"