My Gear For A Day Hike

00:21 Pack (REI Flash 22)
02:26 Rain Gear/Shelter (MLD Poncho Tarp)
02:52 Electronics
03:40 Stuff Sack
03:49 Food
04:14 Puffy Coat (In Video: Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer)
04:29 Water
05:05 Easy Access Essentials
05:46 Trekking Poles (Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork)
05:59 Neck Knife
06:23 Camera and Peak Design Camera Clip
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[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Let me say that you don’t have to have expensive gear for a day hike! This is just what I have because my mindset is in the long-distance hiking zone. As long as you’ve covered the 10 Essentials of Hiking, just get out and have fun :) Nothin’ has to be fancy about it!

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Hi I am new at this buy why are those trekking poles so expensive?

[@aysae7125]

Take me on a big hike!

[@Henning_Rech]

@@LegionTacticoolCutlery REI seems to carry branded poles, starting below $50/pair, but you can also buy some simple (and heavier) poles for less than $20/pair in supermarkets.

[@michaeltrimeloni7258]

@@LegionTacticoolCutlery I have a pair of Foxelli Carbon/Cork trekking polls and they're pretty decent for about $60 on Amazon

[@mainpage725]

Question i see you see sawyer wayer filter, is it more or less than a better choice than the life straw?

[@lauriebragg7828]

I always take a couple of grocery bags for picking up any trash that might be on the trail.

[@hermeticxhaote4723]

I just moved to Washington state from a sprawling metropolis that I grew up in. I've been wanting to get out in nature for months now! Of course I also did not want to end up lost and dead! Because of this channel I'm going on my first solo overnight camping trip at a capground this weekend! I'm keeping it simple, just hanging out for a night, not even going to hike just meditate and hang out around a campfire. Next time I'll camp for 2 nights. Then I'll find an easy hike and do a hike & camp for 1 night, then 2. I AM SO EXCITED! Thank you for this excellent channel!

[@flaskehrlenmeyer4349]

dixie, i love the way you talk to both experienced hikers and newbies. there's no shame in being a newbie, ever. i cannot stress enough how important the bits of emergency essentials are, even for a day hike. i live in a place where people from away often end up calling 911 because they simply didn't bring a headlamp, or enough water, or a map. it's extra weight, but i also carry a full first aid kit that would support two people two days (including CPR mask) and in winter a bivvy sack. i don't usually need these things, but that ONE TIME your day hike goes bad, it could go very bad. or someone else's day hike. you think it's never going to happen to you, but that two hour hike occasionally turns into a twelve hour ordeal. my kit also includes pads and tampons, because women sometimes need them and also because they're good for both firestarter and wound dressing. oh! in winter my kit often includes a spare pair of dry socks, even for day hikes. people might make fun of you sometimes for carrying too big a pack for a day trip, but once they need to borrow those dry socks because their foot went through some ice, they are done laughing at you for that. forever.

[@rbphilip]

A very good day-hike list. It clearly reflects what you learned with your multiple long hikes. I did a course with the Colorado Mountain Club when I first got to Colorado many years ago and since then I always carry WAY more safety stuff than your average hiker. All the stuff you mentioned, plus "space" blanket, candles, lighter & matches, etc. I go out expecting a lovely day-hike and prepared for a nasty overnight with a broken ankle while waiting for rescue. And rain jacket *and* pants. I've literally started a hike at 9000 feet in 85F sunshine and arrived back to the car a few hours later in 50F rain/hail. In early July. And now that I finally have one of your neck knives, why would I *not* take it on my hikes? Boulder county has lots of hungry mountain lions! :)

[@slythenavigator1131]

I like a compass, no batteries needed. For the small extra weight, some peace of mind. Many thanks from Canada,

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

Good info. Confirmed what I take and sometimes I feel like I’m over packing because other people I go with often don’t even have the 10 essentials. I learned I hard way about that! Never again!

[@amysthe-wise-one8493]

You will never catch me out hiking without the 10 Essentials ever again - not after what happened to Mitzi Clemons. I rather have the extra 3lbs on me than not, kinda like insurance.

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

Amys The-Wise-One yeah I got lost on a local hike in the summer and didn’t have a headlamp or battery bank. It was getting dark and I almost had no charge on my phone. I also had forgotten my trekking poles. I ended up bushwhacking and I tripped on vegetation, fell forward and landed on my thumb and tore the ligaments. I had to have surgery on it! Luckily my neighbors were able to come get me because I was pretty far away from my car when I finally emerged from the woods!

[@amysthe-wise-one8493]

@@livinglike_lisa7954 When the hubs can join me for hiking I pack his ruck too. He looks at others out hiking and usually asks, is this really necessary? And my normal reply is, It's Insurance for a worst case scenario. I even have a repelling rope in my pack bc I needed one and didn't have it for a non-emergency rescue I came across. That's worth an 8 oz instead of a pulled back muscle. ☹️

[@livinglike_lisa7954]

Amys The-Wise-One are you from England?

[@jasonmillwood2893]

I love taking my stove and having a cup of coffee on my day hikes. It’s the little things

[@rkatrails]

Just for fun I purchased some MRE heaters to carry in my day pack which work quite well for heating either a meal or water for a hot drink. Just eliminates carrying the butane can.

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Agreed!

[@KellyAnotherAdventure]

I tend to take a thermos on a day hike (and sometimes a food flask, if I want stew or dahl and rice) without needing to heat anything up.

[@TrekkingPals]

I carry a small tea pot on my backpacking trips to make Moroccan mint tea 😂

[@jasonmillwood2893]

trekking pals sounds yummy

[@beachwaggy5390]

I just picked this exact same pack up for my hiking adventures along Hadrians wall this summer. So glad I got to see your opinion.

[@robopecha]

this was suuuuper helpful! i am planning on going on several day hikes during my next vacation and this will help me A LOT!

[@grinch5x04]

Love this new video!!! Thanks for the info! The camera mount is awesome.

[@xrobert2116px]

I've found the Flash 22 is really short on me (6' 2") and can cut up under my arms in a weirdly tight uncomfortable way. It just doesn't have enough strap to it. I've switched to the REI Trail 25, it has a good bit more length to it and I find it really comfortable. Just a heads up for taller people. Thanks for the videos as always Dixie

[@michaelmcgowan9518]

Thanks for your efforts, I always enjoy listening to you

[@shramj]

Very logically thought process to what and why you carry these items, everything makes perfect sense to me, nice job.

[@KCCgoKartMAN]

While being educational, these videos have such a happy vibe to them. Right now I can’t hike here in Oregon cause of the fires but these videos are still a little slice of happiness and a view of the outdoors

[@susiehilsman1360]

Logo placement, as usual-on point. Love it! Great info!

[@johneason6540]

I'm with you on this one for day hiking

[@Mtnsunshine]

Another great video. Fun and informative. 👍. Especially like the Homemade Wanderlust logo lit up by the stove at the beginning. So creative! 👌👏🏼

[@robinmichel9048]

I have the same day pack and I love it! It's very comfy and fits a lot of stuff.

[@tucsonwilly]

Love the talk and the comments below. My gear needs an upgrade. Thx!!

[@byrdsonawire]

Ahhh the camera clip! Perfect! Thank you for another great info video!!

[@davidogden1927]

I absolutely love your videos. Since I started watching your videos my interest in hiking and camping has been rekindled. As a result I plan on doing a multi day section hike of Canada's Great Divide Trail for my 45th birthday in a year.

[@LucyShepherd]

👏 Have fun on the Great Divide Trail! I hope you managed to do it!

[@diamondtbar9818]

Outstanding videos, Dixie! Thank you for providing us with day-hiking advice! Until I get "geared up" for a thru-hike (some day, lol), it's so good to get expert advice for smaller hikes! Yay!

[@baycop09]

Love my Peak Design camera clip. It's always with me when I hike or travel. Going to Spain for 10 days in March and it will be with me the entire way, either on a pack or on my belt.

[@warrenstanford7240]

Nice sensible load out Dixie, I use a foam sit mat to form cushion to a silnylon backpack and use on my breaks especially when it’s cold and wet. Keep up the great content!

[@jamesking4308]

This is very helpful as I'll be doing more day hiking this year. Thanks Dixie :)

[@keltait]

woah! that camera clip rocks!

[@WayOffTheTrail]

Mountain Hardware makes some great daypacks. I've been using one for more than 10 years and it's still going strong!

[@1barron]

I am fortunate to have great hiking areas within minutes of my home. Including one right out my back door. I do mostly day hikes during week days. so I usually only take a fanny pack that has a water bottle pocket. for food I just take snacks like cheese sticks and beef sausages. I have a single trekking pole that has a "cane" handle that I use even for short walks. I like the idea of having coffee on the trail so I may include it this spring. For all day hikes I do take a pack and a lunch. Thanks for the video I will be integrating some of your suggestions, especially rain gear.

[@alanstordal5621]

Your Very Gifted at "capturing" Your/Our Adventures... Thanks for Sharing ✨

[@machbaby]

Thanks, Dix. Another great vid.

[@richardross7219]

Excellent lesson. The ponch is an outstanding idea. Besure to have 50' of strong cord with it. I first backpacked on the AT in 1965 as a Boy Scout. Now, I watch vloggers. It is fun to see the adventures through young eyes. I suggest that you upgrade the emergency blanket to an SOL Heatsheet. They are bigger, stronger, quieter, and more easily reused than the mylar type blankets. If you are not carrying your cook gear, try a Nalgene bottle and an Olicup(it nests on the bottle). It is all you need to cook and have a hot water bottle. Thanks for giving so much help to the young people starting out. Good Luck, Rick

[@GT_Racer347]

I'm going to look into that poncho tarp thing! ✌️

[@vannemocilac274]

I have the rei flash 22 and had to sew a dart in the cup holder elastic so the water bottles wouldn’t fall out. Works ok now. I never knew the foam pad was removable so I’ve been carrying a separate ensolite!!! Learn everyday!🐿. I added reflective tape too because it Montana winter days are short. I add orange if it’s hunting season. I’m on Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails/dirt roads a lot so if visibility is poor I wear a bike vest which is orange and reflective. I carry a SPOT but am upgrading to in Reach soon thanks to your videos!

[@rimonagale1625]

Excellent!

[@verdielg]

Great video as always. Love your honest reviews/guidance and your humor.

[@mikehamilton3833]

Dixie, so enjoy your hiking videos. Followed your channel since your AT thru hike. Good 2020 to you and yours.

[@zacharymoran7596]

Man, I can’t understate how much I love my Flash 22. On top of day hikes, I’m planning on it being a summit bag in my main pack if I want to bag some peaks. Taking a 60l pack up to a summit sucks.

[@NickandRachel]

Nice tips we practically carry the same stuff. We use the 22 L Ozark bag really nice especially for the price. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAllyIs]

I've been watching you for years, and I'm just now watching this video after buying this bag at rei. My husband and I really only do day hikes, or weekend camping, and this bag is perfect for that.

[@vinniedayhikerb4977]

Excellent video!

[@delphinelesterlost3285]

Great list for a.day hike!

[@gopro4it]

Thank you for the tips!

[@callileahrizzuto2290]

Hey, Dixie! Very good, informative talk! A little off of your topic, but relevent is what is kept in the vehicle, too. For those situations where things go wonky, or just plain bad, its important that, when you make it back to your vehicle, you've got resources right there to immediately start helping yourself or others in need. My vehicle 'gear' is lots of fluids (water & some kind of Powerade electrolyte replacement), food - trailbars, trail mix, chocolate bars, seasonal fruits, blanket, towels, spare basic ER phone, Big/Full First Aid kit, extra batteries, shelter fixins ( tarp, hammock, light tent), phone numbers of local police/EMS. And a Full change of clothes, down to underwear & shoes...in case of a full-on drenching. Also, its nice to have a change of clothes for getting out of hiked-in duds for when you want to go directly to a late lunch or dinner locally without having to drive all the way home to get cleaned up. Oh, and a small toiletry kit, too. When I was younger, ppl would remark about all the stuff permanently residing in the back of my Outback.... until I explained why. Then they were like, 'Oh, that makes sooo much sense. That's so smart!' Then they started doing itt to... lol. :) Anyway, just a thought I had that perhaps ppl might like to know about that aspect of being someone who is perpetually going into the Wilds and wants that peace of mind that comes when you know you've got resources waiting for you back at your car. Especially if you vehicle, while it may only be 7mls away from You...it may be 40mls from nearest town/help. So, love your channel and keep putting out these concise, informative and fun talks. :)

[@donaldwiegand7316]

love that new pack your using

[@tugboatwilly843]

Well done!

[@clxk3376]

I HAVE THE SAME PACK! I love the side pockets and structured back:) highly recommend

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Dixie, thank you for sharing this informative video. You are a wealth of great information. All the best to you and your family. 🤗

[@JeremiahStringer]

Awesome stuff! I have a very similar setup and load out for my day hikes 😃 Enjoyed the video 🙌👍

[@evildead1791]

Great video

[@G-man45444]

4:19 that’s smart thinking ... getting turned around and lost is a reality and keeping warm after the sun goes down is paramount

[@baskets8429]

Nice ! Great video

[@nlivers421]

I LOVE this video, as most of my hikes are day hikes!

[@pablobulldog]

This is great! I wondered if I was overkill on my day pack! But I'm almost spot on compared to what you carry!

[@Swim3487]

I have the flash22 from a couple years ago. So glad the new model has taller cup holders.

[@davidowennelson]

I got the Flash 22 as well! Love that pack!

[@machbaby]

I have the the Flash 18, but I can the need for the 22.

[@MarlinMark444]

Dixie - your awesome and your accent is the bomb. Never change dear. Thanks for sharing.

[@viewsandreviews180]

A good video. I think you’ve got a good pack and load out. As a veteran I like to day hike with some old gear. For a day hike I’ve been known to take 782 gear (web belt and Y harness, butt pack, canteen and a couple admin pouches on the web belt ). This distributes the weight between my hips and shoulders and allows my arms and legs full range of motion while allowing me to carry everything for an enjoyable saunter through the woods. If you see someone with that sort of rig they maybe like me; used to the way it feels and it’s relatively economical since I already had it.

[@clarkansas6590]

Good info

[@rkatrails]

I also have an REI Flash 22 Day Pack and it's just right for day hiking. The gear I haul is almost the same as what you're carrying. I tend to pack with emergency in mind in case I need to spend a night or so outside due to being lost or injured. I don't mind carrying all the extras.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Definitely have to be prepared for hikes if you wan to do them

[@blakew5672]

I’ve got to the point I carry an umbrella for hikes, a six moons design to be specific. I sunburn easily. I can’t stand the feel of sunscreen, I usually sweat it off in the hot/humid summers we have, and of course it also works for rain. Also helps to block gusts of wind if you’re starting a fire. Versatile piece of gear.

[@titanpreparedness]

Awesome dixie. Ive learned so much from you and your videos.

[@yagi_661]

nice

[@Colleenann61]

I use the Gregory Jade 28L. I also add micro spikes in the winter in case I get into snow in the Pacific Northwest where I do all my day hiking.

[@gregmortonoutdoors]

I did a day hike last year and it turned out to be hotter than expected and the trail was more demanding than originally anticipated. I ran out of water 1/2 way back to the parking area and all I could do was think of something to drink for the last few miles. I now carry a filter system regardless of where I hike.

[@WelcometoRJOURNEY]

Nice camera amount - we have not seen that before. Thanks for the vid!

[@thelivestocklounge2857]

That camera clip is awesome! I have to get one of those. As always there are great tips in all of your videos!

[@paddle_hike]

They are awesome... Peak Design clips makes it so much easier.

[@amberwodzinski6634]

Yes! All of it plus snacks (yay food), extra batteries for the headlamp, a couple bandaids and then an extra pair of socks in case of wet terrain cause cold wet feet on the way home is not fun haha

[@koborkutya7338]

right - extra socks have barely any weight and they paid off in my experience more than once.

[@TyBraek]

Also the good thing about carrying a puffy jacket in a bag that’s not too full is that it takes up the space and makes the bag fit and ride better. It’ll fill the space without being too heavy.

[@tysadventures1]

Awesome tips!!!!

[@llo70422]

Hi Daisy I love your channel and have learned so much from you and the adventures you are on. Thanks for all the information you put out there I have to hike in rain as I live on the Wet Coast. We just go because if we wait around we could be waiting forever Keep up the fantastic reviews and adventures Sheila Vancouver BC🇨🇦

[@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu]

Reaching back to get my water bottle is always hard with any pack I have. So, I moved to an Army belt w/ 2 canteen holsters and a Army issued fanny pack that attaches. It is amazing how much stuff you can get in there! All this stuff can be moved around the belt with the loops and held fast so you can move them for comfort. The canteen holders are perfect for Nalgene bottles. I've hiked all over the country and that's how I go.

[@floydvaughn9666]

A hybrid rig, Alice belt and Condor H harness, Spec Ops butt pack, 2 MOLLE canteen covers, and 2 Rothco 2 pocket utility pouches is plenty of gear for 24 hours. Tip: use the GI canteen and cup. There's your cook pot. Add a Sea to Summit cup.

[@footontrail8496]

Another great video

[@ajmerritt4230]

Almost exactly what I carry!

[@jenniferlawrence1372]

Aaron, that's one of the best logo placements I've seen. Dixie should do a video compilation of the logo placements you think are the coolest.

[@jaydesimone4297]

The PD clip is a game changer! I typically carry about 14 lbs of camera gear on a day hike and there's nothing worse than hauling that weight and not taking a single photo (although developing my pack back is a small benefit). Missing shots because the moment has passed before I could dig out my camera no longer happens with the camera right there on my shoulder. The camera weight also seems to offset and balance some of the other weight on the back, too.

[@narrow_is_the_way6170]

I use a Camlebak Fourteener 24L. Works well for me.

[@sluggotinfantryman]

I go with backpack. Osprey lightest one that's a real pack. Always works. Super lightweight. Geeky or not it is real deal.

[@tonyadoughty]

The only thing additional that I add is a Serac single hammock and tree straps (22 oz.). I dayhike to get away and sometimes on local, shorter trails, I don't have anywhere further to go. I can quickly hang my hammock and relax with some music and cloud (or star) watching, until I'm ready to leave.

[@jusrace4454]

Great video Dixie.

[@petersherman2552]

Lighting the logo was neat :) It's a small thing, but I really like the zpacks treking pole holsters. Which is a grand name for a couple of bits of shockcord with line locks on them. An inexpensive great idea. Easy to make your own or get them off zpacks. I use them on the daypacks I'm currently using. Even the Sea to summit ultrasil nano. I just loop them on the straps, bottom and middle. Lets me go with two, one or no treking poles, quick and easy. I got a Nero for day hikes (and other day to day things). It's mostly empty, but it's light so that doesn't matter, waterproof. I usually just clip the belt through the top hanging loop to make a sort of arc. And yes "cupholders" and the net front pocket is handy and usually has a couple of apples in it.

[@crowman5936]

I add tiny first aid kit, 20 feet of 3/8s mountaineering rope, fire starting items and if in heavy bear country a .44 mag Ti.

[@Nebulung]

We were planning an AT thru-hike, but can't afford it this year, so we're getting into day hiking, and we're enjoying it. We're still working out the gear for a day hike.

[@vanilla50]

18 in x 6 ft 6-mil plastic. Roll it up, stash next to water. Makes for good place to lie down or picnic when take a break.

[@sms042]

Nice n Good ideas.

[@Swim3487]

One tip about the darker colors is that the interior can be hard to find stuff. Other reviews reported they went with a brighter color since the interior was easier to see since it is brighter

[@b2h316]

Also in the event of an emergency makes you easier to find

[@christianb8228]

Brittany 2H true but I think swim3487 is referring to darker color interiors of packs

[@jmsbohannon]

I agree. I bought a HMG daybreak pack and it's bright orange liner on the inside makes a huge difference finding stuff, especially if it's getting dark out. That orange liner lights up nice with a head lamp or by turning it towards the remaining light of sunset to find stuff.

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Very true!

[@blakew5672]

Agree. I have the orange Flash 22. Easier to see contents, easier to find if you place if down somewhere, and easier for other people in your group to spot you if you get separated. I honestly can’t think of a reason to want to “blend in” if you’re out hiking.

[@ChoppersModelworks]

That camera clip mount is a slick idea, wish they would of had one similar years ago...LOL. I as well used to use the original Flash backpack and loved it. But after I finally found a ultra light panel loading backpack I never went back. In the NW area it is often raining and the panel loading style made it real easy to pull out things without getting stuff as wet or muddy and the pack being slightly wider then normal really helped as my shoulders are wide. The panel loading style is not common but I have an old original one made by SixMoonsDesign (Traveler or maybe Starlight) and sadly they are no longer made but I highly recommend keeping an eye out for one as they are a dream to hike and even short term backpack with. I also recommend people be aware of the sunset time and set a "turnaround" time to be sure they don't get out too far. As for safety I would also highly recommend one of the space blanket bivvy sacks over a basic space blanket because it can keep one dry or protect from the cold wind if hurt and having to spend the night out. A basic wool cap is very important as well even when treating one for shock if severely injured.

[@sagehiker]

Excellent video especially with the 2020 upgrade with the nod towards a battery charger. My day pack tends to be larger, a 0sprey Kestrel 38liter but I am in WYOMING where in summer you pack more water and winter you pack more layers. And I like have back navigation with a simple hunters sighting compass. I do not have cellular service in my backcountry so my SpotX goes everywhere and I communicate with my “anchor” least twice every trip with a drop dead time and long/lat where the car is.

[@martinwelch5774]

The Flash 22 is great. I can easily gear all the essentials and be comfortable at the same time.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

My daypack is much less disaster-proof. The terrain here in the Netherlands is just not that dangerous and you're always quite near a road. It's a bit like walking in a large park almost. It's simply very unlikely that anything will happen or that you need to overnight. I mostly only pack food, water and raingear and that's about it. Tue onoy extra item is a guide book, since I typically walk parts of section hikes on my day hikes. No cooking gear, shelter, etc. My walks almost always go past cafés or restaurants and if I want a hot drink, I buy one. This all changes when I'm preparing for a section hike, in which case I basically have a large pack with my hiking gear, food and rain gear plus simulated weight in the form of extra water bottles.

[@scottbates1424]

I’ve had this same little pack for awhile now and find it’s pretty handy and actually can hold quit a bit of stuff. I originally bought it just to have something light where I could pull clothes off and on when getting hot or cold on day hikes. But I have found so many other uses for it and find it capable of holding a decent amount of gear and actually pretty comfortable. Maybe I will challenge myself to do 1-2 nights just using what I can fit in this little pack.

[@1221Alice]

As a mom of four boys, my day pack is a little bigger. I do encourage my kids to carry as much of their own gear as possible. However, with four clumsy boys...my first aid kit needs to be a bit more substantial! Love your videos and thank you for all the encouragement and ideas!

[@WulfgarYF]

I like my patagonia wind shirt in summer rather than a jacket. Other than that, most of my stuff is fairly similar. Sometimes a set of gardening type gloves because the scrub here is quite thick and often spikey if we're on disused tracks or going off track.

[@blakew5672]

Love the Flash 22. If you wait they frequently run sales and you can get it for $35. Less than a pound with enough capacity to hold anything you’d need plus some. Throw a water bottle clip on the shoulder strap to keep water easily accessible and it’s perfect.

[@dondenis1500]

Glad you take a real camera on your hikes.

[@MelissaElsworth]

Thank you for this info. :) I’m hoping to get out to do some day hiking starting this spring. Even if it’s just Forest Park here in Portland, OR.

[@koborkutya7338]

I like carry a few carabiners (larger size) on my backpack. When I stop for a short break, change gear etc, I like to hang my backpack on a tree using the 'biner, while I open up the pack, take stuff out etc. Forest floor is often muddy or wet, has bugs and ants etc, don't like my backpack be put down there, especially after rain or snow. I hang my walking sticks onto the same carabiner by their lanyards to make sure I don't leave them there on the ground when leaving, sometimes my hat too. Some kind of hook could do the same trick but I could easily lose it from the backpack while walking.

[@dadickin]

Just heard you say you were in Alabama - me too! Excited to start exploring your channel as my adult daughter and I start day hiking in the Deep South.

[@Art_Squirrel]

Thank you, great video, I would just add lip salve/balm, I can't go anywhere without it!