Top 5 Beginner Backpacking Mistakes!

Welcome back everyone! In this video I'm going to be showing you the most common mistakes beginner backpackers make. Backpacking can be both easy and hard at the same time. On the surface, you could just go to Walmart and cobble together some gear to go do a trip. Maybe you already have some hiking and camping gear, or maybe you can borrow a friends.
In the age of the internet, you can download a GPS app, join a Facebook group, Google some trails etc and just get out there and go. The downside is if you're inexperienced, you may not have a fun time on trail. If you're drastically unprepared, you could possibly even run into an emergency!
This video is aimed at the beginner backpacker as an attempt to make your hiking and camping adventures more enjoyable and safe! This video will give you tips on how to improve your fitness, lighten your pack and much more! Don't fall into the beginner mistakes while planning trips, buying gear and hitting the trail!
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[@bjbeck11]

Super solid advice. Made all those mistakes. Another mistake I made was thinking my friends who backpacked in trail runner’s were crazy. After making the switch to Hoka Speedgoats a few years ago, never looked back. Adding to blister care and taking care of yourself, chafe happens. A small stick of Glide or Squirrels Nut Butter can save a trip. Well worth the 1.2oz. Thanks for the great content. Happy Hiking!

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Trail runners completely change the game don’t they? lol

[@toninemeth8133]

TRAVIS THIS WAS A VERY GOOD INFORMATIONAL VIDEO AND I HOPE IT HELPS OUT OTHER NEW BACKPACKERS AND I LOVED THE LITTLE EXTRA INLET VIDEOS THAT WAS PRETTY COOL SO HOPE THIS HELPS OUT OTHER PEOPLE AS I AM SURE IT WILL YOU DID A VERY GOOD JOB EXPLAINING EVERYTHING HAVE A GREAT ONE SEE YOU IN THE NEXT VIDEO

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Finally getting back to regular uploads

[@jukkavv]

Yeah those gym training videos from the point of backpacking would be also really interesting 👍🏻

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Fitness is my other passion as I run twelve gym locations and do online coaching. I have fitness related videos planned for the near future, thanks for watching!

[@dakotatekempel5232]

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking best part about backpacking gym training is you don't need to spend money on a gym or home weights, just use the pack and all the heavy gear that can fit in it. backpack squats, front and side lunges, forward bends, clean and press. And things to do without the pack that should definitely be done as backpacking takes a tole on your whole body (depending on trail difficulty) pushups, planks, pull ups. oh yea, there's a lot of possible content and application for that.

[@dragonfirefunctionalfitnes7925]

Perfect vid!🎯 Training tip: invest in ruck plates. They come in all sizes. 👍

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

My total trail weight is usually around 15-20 lbs lol don’t really need it. For people carrying heavier packs it would make sense for sure.

[@jasonbowman6931]

thanks man im just getting started in the testing phase im about there

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Best way to dial in your kit is to just go do a couple of trips and see what happens lol

[@scottplumer3668]

Good tips! As someone who suffers from anxiety, I tend to pack for my fears, but I keep it reasonable. I'll pack an extra (small) flashlight, or a little extra food (like maybe a meal's worth) but that's about it. If it keeps you calm and reassured, I say go for it, but don't go crazy.

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

I’d agree with that, not something I’ve really thought of before. Thanks for watching!

[@brandihikes]

Good tips. I recently went on my 1st backpacking trip to Dolly Sods, my pack was only about 28 pounds. (2days of food and 3 liters of water)

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Nice, hope you enjoyed the trip!

[@SinchuwusOutside]

Great tips Travis!! We still need to get out at some point. Let's try and do something in the fall, I'll have more time then. -dave

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Yep, just let me know I’m down.

[@tc41315]

Great tips, thanks! Some things I learned are to make sure your hip belt is tight and that you keep good posture with shoulders pulled back starting from the beginning of the trip in order to avoid shoulder pain later on. Also bringing extra underwear and socks are vital for keeping everything dry which will reduce the chances for chaffing and blisters.

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Thanks for the kind words. Those are definitely some good tips. I’ve found with well fitting trail runners and good socks, I’m able to fend off blisters even with wet feet all day. For most people though, that is sound advice to keep your feet dry. Carrying some body glide can also help with chaffing. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tc41315]

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking For sure! I need to try trail runners. What's your food plan look like? I also lift and hitting protein and calorie goals while keeping weight low is a struggle for me.

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

@@tc41315 I’ve just accepted that I’m going to lose some weight and not hit daily protein intake while backpacking so I just make a compromise. Usually looks something like: Kodiak Protein Oats x2 with macadamias. Snacks are usually a Power Crunch protein bar and/or Autumn Gold carb/nut bar. Dinner are either freeze dried store bought meals or something I dehydrated myself. I’ll also throw in Clif bars, banana chips, pop tarts etc here and there. I’m usually super high on fats compared to my regular diet but that’s the best option on trail.

[@cwesley2005]

Leukotape is amazing! Just be careful when u take it off!

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Haha for sure!

[@guntherwheeler_]

i don’t have facebook but would love to join!

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

Thanks for watching!

[@Namelessidiot1965]

So I have an alps mountaineering 90 L pack and I never took a look at the weight but I figured that if I put ultralight gear in it and didn’t bring excessively heavy stuff like a shovel that collapses and binoculars and just had like a minimalist type set up that I would be fine I’m still kind of figuring out my gear and my big three are ultra light products Does this sound feasible to anybody?

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

There’s two ways to look at this. Will it work? Absolutely. Is it optimal? Probably not. I actually just came back from a group trip where two of the people concluded they should get smaller packs for warmer weather, which is what I do. If you have excess space, gear migrates around in your pack. This isn’t too apparent if you’re just walking down the trail, but if you’re scrambling up and down rocks, bending over, jumping etc you’ll definitely notice it. Personally, I’d get a smaller pack but that’s just me. Also, not sure which pack you have from them, but the one I looked up is 5.5 lbs which is over half the weight of ALL my backpacking gear. Just something to consider, thanks for watching!

[@6foot8jesuspilledpureblood82]

No one carries 90l packs my 60l pack is a little too much and I am a huge guy 6 foot 8 so I have to carry extra big tent, quilt, clothing and many others. I have no idea how someone would need a 90l pack unless they are in the Arctic or something 🤔

[@thewatcher611]

I'm kinda new to backpacking, but my pack weighs under 2 lbs, and is a 60L pack. It's actually too big for what I bring in the summer, a 45L would probably do. Your pack probably weighs around 5.5 lbs. That is huge, when you consider that all my gear, (and I'm not ultralight) still comes in around 18-19 lbs, no food, water, or fuel. If you carry so heavy that you're miserable, you'll probably never want to go again, just something to think about. Save your pennies, get lighter gear.

[@peterchambers6304]

🙏 Promo-SM

[@Bacon_N_Backpacking]

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