For your videos I hit the like button before I watch. I’m confident in my decision after watching so many. You got the top 10. One of my top 10 is when someone plays a repetitive, monotonous yt sound loop for more than 1 minute. Sometimes it goes for 20+ and becomes an ear worm that I mute and often miss what they’re saying. I will probably be a slower hiker and will not be able to afford the cost of time to do anything fancy. I’m not doing it to grow my channel or monetize but I’ll do the best I can and keep my eye on the prize - to enjoy the privilege of being out there. It’s going to pretty much have to go out ‘as I am’ which is the title of my trip. Thanks again Jay!
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Will you be doing a section hike? Which trail?
@asiam74364 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out I’m attempting a thru hike of the PCT. I’m in western AZ, headed east on Monday to get the last of my gear waiting at the post office. Then I’ll do a gear video.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Fun! I'm excited for you. The beginning is overwhelming how beautiful it is.
@asiam74364 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out I believe you! Thank you!
@maryleonard63814 жыл бұрын
Jay you are so smart! The way you analyze things, and track the technical and graphing makes me wonder what in the world was your occupation.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks, Mary. I worked in IT as a VMWare administrator where you can run multiple servers on a single physical server and part of my job was planning and monitoring performance expectations and troubleshooting anything that comes up. Lots of data and charts and numbers.
@shanele4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! And the sub! 😉I really look forward to sharing my thru hike with everyone! 😁
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
I forgot to mention one of my regrets on trail was not filming more so don't have regrets! Enjoy the trail and enjoy every beautiful moment.
@shanele4 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out I absolutely will! Thank you 😊
@barbaramitchell79174 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your information!! and tips and links!!
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Barbara. I hope it helps some people out.
@Mikehastohike6 ай бұрын
Definitely good video for my attempt at Vlogging my upcoming PCT hike March. I appreciate you taking the time to help us new people out.
@trishschofield78084 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, good tips. I’ll be editing my videos in the future now. Grandma flew the coop.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Are you going to start making videos?
@trishschofield78084 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out Yes Jay. Learning to do my own videos is a process. Going out today hiking 🥾 at Delmar NV to shoot and explain why I came off PCT after only 80 miles.
@megtheetiger2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny that you suggest filming in landscape mode because it’s ideal for KZbin videos. With the rise of TikTok, however, I find it to be more efficient to film in portrait due to so many people being opposed to turning their phone sideways just to watch a TikTok video. I supposed it matters which platform the vlog will be posted to. Great points. Thanks for sharing.
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. Loved your tips. ✌️
@StarrDaniel4 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@nobodyhikes4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate how thorough and detailed you are. Were there any adjustments/improvements you'd make to your electronics for your next thru? Really helpful, thank you Jay!
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
I'm 75% sure I'll take my Sony a6600 with me next time. Hard to say really but I really don't want to miss out on photo or video opportunities next time. I would also take my DJI Osmo Pocket with and I ordered a Z axis stabilizer so you won't see so much of that bounce when I walk. I'll have to test it first but it should make the quality better especially for hyperlapses.
@takingawalkadventures4 жыл бұрын
always enjoy your videos. I really like your advice for vlogging. iam getting ready to head back out to the Appalachian trail for a section hike.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Have a good time out there! I've only done a small section of the AT in the Smokies but I hope to be back some day.
@gaylewalker42394 жыл бұрын
Great info. Thank you.
@YakoBako4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice! First time thru hiker this year. Tackling the CDT from Texas.
@TikiBirdTracy4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay! Thank you so much for listing my channel above. All your advice is spot on. A couple of your suggestions were things I didn't do previously and I certainly made note of them. I am excited to get back out there in a just a few more weeks - my date is quickly approaching. Hope you are doing great! All the best :)
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Tracy. I hope you get to enjoy more of it this year. Sorry to hear about the bathroom! Always a bummer.
@darrylgabritsch91103 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Thank you.
@expatadventureturkey93244 жыл бұрын
Great content, thanks for the advice.
@RoadTrekTVInc4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, very Good.
@godsok14 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, I just went with the expensive phone 512 gig and will check into mic options love your videos
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
I've had to scrap bits because I couldn't hear myself over the wind so it's definitely an essential thing.
@MarmaladeOutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Jay, I just wanted to thank you for the mention in your description box in this video. It was really great meeting you at PCT Trail Days last August...wished we could of chatted awhile longer. Really enjoyed your thru hiking videos and patterned some of my style after you... anyways tank you for thinking of me.. Cheers..Marmalade
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
No need to thank me. Just enjoy your time in the Sierra! Take way more video and photos than you think you should. You'll appreciate it later.
@EarlyRiser714 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay. My last videos had the audio issue of being too soft after my loud intro. It is almost impossible to tell when editing on the phone in my tent. Luckily, viewers brought it to my attention but wish I knew from the beginning. SEEK FEEDBACK FROM YOUR VIEWERS on the audio quality!! Thanks Jay!
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Haha, yep, I noticed that too. Your video is way more stable than it used to be so that was a huge improvement. Too bad about the Ponhoti river of a trail. At least you'll have more time for your ankle to recover completely.
@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur71294 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay. My channel is kinda new. Obe thing that I'm having a problem with is putting those links on the description. I don't know if you have tips. Thanks very informative video.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
To get links in the description you just paste the URL there. It automatically converts anything starting with "" to a link like most things.
@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur71294 жыл бұрын
@@JayWandersOut that was easy. I just linked your channel and Mari Johnson's channel to a gear video that I made. Thanks.
@Everydaybackpacker4 жыл бұрын
Some great advice that I will definitely use. I just got a new camera and I definitely want to get a new mic. I have certainly had issues with wind and music audio levels. On recent vids I have greatly reduced the volume levels. Thanks again for all the tips and feedback you have given me!
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Which camera did you get? I will admit some of your older videos had a lot of shaking but I really enjoyed how you presented them so with a smoother camera I think your videos will improve greatly. Sound is always tough too. It just sucks that you film and film and won't know if it's good until later and everything could be bad. Always tough.
@Everydaybackpacker4 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out I ended up going with a gopro 8. I liked that it has removable batteries so that I can carry several and that it can film in several different angles as well as image stability now in all qualities and frame rates. There are also mods for the new camera and one includes a shotgun mic and additional mic jack. It has it’s disadvantages but was in my price range. I am still interested in the osmo pocket. Maybe next time.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
I think GoPro 7 and up have pretty incredible stabilization so you should be good. I watch Camera Conspiracies and he recently got a GoPro 8 and has been trying to attach a wind screen on the thing and have been struggling. Hopefully the shotgun mic mod works well.
@Everydaybackpacker4 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out I am excited to get it out and try it. For talking stuff I may still use my phone camera.
@SplashHikes4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! I have a teeny tiny channel and am trying to figure everything out. Admittedly, I am very lost in many areas. This video is very helpful.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
How are you editing your videos? I"m watching your latest one. It's filmed in the normal 16:9 but it seems to be processed in a 2:3 job so it rendered with the big black borders on top and bottom. When creating a new video project in your editor look for 16:9. If it's not a project property it could be in the final render settings. Have fun on the CDT! Hope to see you out there if the world doesn't lock down by then.
@SplashHikes4 жыл бұрын
@@JayWandersOut I was using onboard software on my s10, but it glitched and refused to save edited video. I realize that the last video was not rendered in a viewer friendly format. I used viva video for the most recent episode, and I'm pretty sure it was operator error that caused the weird formatting. It gave several size options to choose from, and I erroneously chose the smallest thinking it would save room on the micro sd. I think I know how to avoid that, but just in case I don't, is there a minimum size requirement for the video to be full screen? Thank you so much for your help! Splash
@Justin_Hikes3 жыл бұрын
Jay, thank you for putting together these valuable tips for newer hiking vloggers like myself. I learned new things from this vid. PS: I enjoyed your recent AZT vids. Cheers!
@JayWandersOut3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Justin!
@oooooNIKIooooo4 жыл бұрын
I just want to say, that you are the best 😊👍 I really liked your pct hike. You managed produce videos with a great mixture of fun, relaxation, interesting facts and beautiful nature. Your videos after the pct (train ride back, finances, ...) are just as good! 😊😊 (Sry for the bad english 😅)
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Niklas! I try. I still want to do better though.
@rshoemaker614 жыл бұрын
Jay fantastic advice. I have never done any of this but plan to start for my own use initially. ATB
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Practice beforehand to figure out what you need or need to do for a longer trip is a must. It's fun though.
@shellyskye5274 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vlog Jay. I didn’t understand all of it but it was interesting to think about all the work and details required to pull this off. One thought about this vlog, from a still photo type person, it helps if you don’t have a bright light behind your head. This can suppress the details in the darker areas of the image. And it’s hard to look at. All in all a great compilation of advice.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Yep, great suggestion. I keep it in mind but still occasionally forget. It's always tough too when you have a beautiful backdrop but the lighting is wrong.
@garycrockett44774 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I agree with the transition from voice to music. One vlogger's music was WAY too loud!
@godsok14 жыл бұрын
Can you talk abut tags in the future? I’m not sure how to use them. Thanks
@susanolson36114 жыл бұрын
Hello, I just subscribed to your channel the other day. Really looking forward to your PCT hike! Isn't Jay awesome? 🙂
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
If you go to your video in Studio on a browser there's a section for Tags. You just put key words there so if someone searched for say "thru hiker" and you have "thru hiker" or even "thru" and "hiker" in your tags your video could show up on their search. It's important to thoroughly fill out the tags so your videos are more likely to show up on someone's search. You never know what people will search for so I would fill in say "pct","pacific","crest","trail","pacific crest trail","pacific coast trail","thru hiker","thru","hiker","2020","hiking","backpacking","backpacker" I like to add in words someone may mistakenly search for.
@godsok14 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out yes I’ve been doing that so is more tags better or??
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
KZbin has a 500 character limit. I would say apply as many tags as you think applies to your video or channel. I also put "thru hiker","thru","hiker" so it could maybe count as a double hit on a search. Not exactly sure but why not.
@NoPlaceLikeCamp4 жыл бұрын
Love the stats backing up the tips. Just ordered the fuzzy stickers and am excited with Greg’s new camera and filters to see how we can up our game. Audio has for sure been the biggest learning curve and most time consuming to edit. I also notice I keep forgetting to video myself 🤦🏼♀️. Great tips and can’t wait to incorporate them when we hit the trail to help keep our captured memories that much better!
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
What camera and filters did you get? I have ND filters for my Osmo Pocket but often don't use them because they are tiny and putting them on and off is kind of a pain. Hopefully I get better.
@NoPlaceLikeCamp4 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out, Britt got me the Sony a5100. I love it. smaller and lighter than some of the other mirrorless as it is missing the eviewfinder and hot shoe, but excellent photo quality. I also picked up a pack of filters including a uv, polarized, and ND. Haven’t tried any of them yet but like the idea of having an extra layer of protection for the lens.
@randysmith64932 жыл бұрын
You did good enough for me to want to watch you through your hike. I went to film school and am an editor professionally for some years after film school. I just now days, do not have the money to get the items I need to improve my quality higher. I am using iPhone 10s, and I should be using iPhone 12 or 13, but I am hoping by the time the 14 comes out I can latch onto one of those. I am wondering if you edit directly on your phone on your thru hike, or if you use a tablet, which is more weight, but easier to work more quickly on I would assume. Also, Up load times are harsh on me in Anchorage, but I am probably trying to upload too high a data file because I know KZbin is going to mush up the video, I hate seeing the data smear. So, what up load res file format are you preferring to up load to KZbin now. I am trying out the Insta360, good points and bad. Hard to match shots between cameras. 360 only has a few Color Temperature settings, and Filmic Pro allows one to fine tune the image before you shoot. I am liking access to some wider looks at times when shooting the 360.
@JayWandersOut2 жыл бұрын
I just use my phone, the Samsung S21. I mostly make videos in 1080p at 30fps so encode at 8mbps, KZbin's recommendation. For 4k it's about 35mbps. I just stick to those suggestions since uploading in higher bitrate just gets compressed down anyway. Yep, equipment for better video is expensive all right. I need that netter equipment to help improve where I'm already at though so worth it. I consider them investments right now. Here's the article with bitrates. support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?hl=en#zippy=%2Cvideo-codec-h%2Cframe-rate%2Cbitrate
@Justin_Hikes3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, apologies if you cover this elsewhere but I didn't find it. It looks like you attach your camera to your backpack strap using a Peak Design Capture Clip (or similar product). How do you like it? I've read these types of clips don't work well with backpacks with wider straps. I have a ULA Circuit and the strap is greater than 2.5 inches. Any advice on how to best carry your camera for easy access?
@JayWandersOut3 жыл бұрын
I used the Peak Designs clip on a ULA Catalyst the whole AZT and I thought it worked great. I even carried an Allen wrench the whole time in case the camera mount loosened but it never did. It isn't lightweight that's for sure. The only thing that happened was I got a calloused patch of skin on my left shoulder from the side of the clip rubbing against it for 54 days. Didn't hurt or annoy me though.
@martinwelch57744 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@LongHornTexas2 жыл бұрын
These tips must be useful for anyone planning short or longer hikes. I stumbled across your video and glad i did!! May i ask what type of camera gear you were carrying when you were on the trail? I am new with camera stuff and planning to slowly add gears to my bag. Also planning to do short hikes with the gear before i hit a big one. When i watch vloggers, not necessarily the hiking type, i am truly overwhelmed with tons of stuff coming out of their bags. Primary camera, backup cam, action cam, 360 cam, drone, mic, big mic, gimbal, much bigger gimbal, tripod, batteries, hard drives etc. All these electronic gear alone should make a separate bag. Does a hiker really need to haul all those gears in addition to the essential backcountry backpacking stuff? Or do these gizmos truly needed to make a hiking video much more enjoyable for the audience? Because you are a hiker yourself, i am sure i could get some great tips from you. Thank you!!!
@JayWandersOut2 жыл бұрын
I'm glade it was useful. On the PCT I had a Sony RX100-V, a GoPro 5 Session, a Samsung Gear 360, and a collapsible tripod that gets maybe 4ft high. I didn't use the 360 as much so on the Arizona Trail I didn't bring any 360 camera. On the Arizona Trail I had a Sony A6600 with 18-135mm lens, my Samsung S21, the Comica stereo powered microphone, a lavalier mic, and a 1lb carbon fiber tripod. For both I had at least a 26,800mAh battery and another 10Ah battery. No drone for either. I did bring various cables, a larger USB wall charger, and 256GB thumb drives to back up data. To account for over 5lbs of extra camera gear on the AZT I tried to go really light with everything else like using a quilt vs a sleeping bag. It's tough with all the gear all right but worth it in the long run to document your adventures. It is really nice looking back on some of the places I've been. Definitely test out your vlogging gear especially the audio! I'm checking out 2022 AT hiker channels and so far their audio outside is pretty rough. That's a huge quality improving item. I think even the channels with the cutest girls, which always gets more attention and audience, if their audio is bad people will stop watching them. Good dialogue audio and not too loud music are very important. Good luck!
@LongHornTexas2 жыл бұрын
@@JayWandersOut Thank you, Jay, for your detailed reply!! TBH, i was wondering myself about the usefulness of a 360 cam. Looks like my doubts are shared by others. Definitely 360 cams are a craze indeed, they do have their fans, may be i will try them out in a different setting. So, what about gimbals? If i am not wrong, you used a mirrorless cam in your AZT hike. How easy or difficult to use it to make stable shots without a gimbal? If carrying a big cam is not enough, i do understand that a modern dslr gimbal would only make the hiking more difficult for sure. Anyway wanted to see what exactly made you not choose a gimbal. And, would you keep the Sony cam hanging over your shoulder while you hike just to be ready for a good shot? Or just put it in the bag and unpack the bag at regular intervals for a recording session? Just wondering if keeping it over your shoulders with a strap might get in your way and that must be annoying while walking. You could see from my silly questions that i am a beginner. Just throwing it out there, so i could begin doing those small things right rather than learning hard way. Meanwhile, i did browse through your video section and thrilled to see a ton of uploads out there. I am definitely going to watch them slowly to get an idea about the way of your filming while on the trail. Thank you for all your efforts. From the comments, i could see people definitely benefiting from your experiences! Appreciate it.
@JayWandersOut2 жыл бұрын
I used a Peak Designs shoulder strap clip for the Sony a6600. I recorded any video while moving with my Samsung S21. Its video stabilization has really advanced to the point I felt it good enough. A gimbal for the mirrorless camera is just way too big and heavy and fragile and also uses power. I don't think it's practical. I considered a gimbal for the phone as well and sure, they're small, but still fragile and also requires power. I've found to vlog well your gear needs to be easily accessible and quick to start recording otherwise you don't record as much. I still haven't researched the latest DJI gimbal though to decide on that. The latest GoPro and DJI Action cams have amazing stabilization so many vloggers use them and they work out great. I'm still thinking the newest phones have stabilization good enough to work for vlogging and you'll have it with you anyway. I did use the Sony a6600 for any tripod shots though since the video quality is higher. By the way the newest phones are also capable of recording in h265, whereas the Sony a6600 only does h264. H265 is basically half the size for the same data so it'll save you a bundle on storage in the future. I see the GroPro9 also does h265. In order to edit h265 videos though your phone will need to be able to play it as well so there's that catch and another incentive to get the newest phone.
@kenthiasoutdooradventures22944 жыл бұрын
Any advice on actually posting videos from the trail? Even using my home wifi it can take 3+ hours to upload a single 10 minute video (in 1080), and I'm sure upload times will be even slower on the trail. Ideally I'd like to post videos every-other day, but can't imagine where I'd have the downtime to do so. Did you ever just upload directly from your phone without wifi? That seems to be an option in certain places along the trail, but I'm sure that would quickly drain my phone's battery so I'd probably have to carry a solar panel to keep it charged up.
@darrylgabritsch91103 жыл бұрын
You said you have a Galaxy S7 camera. How do you connect an external mic to it? USB port, round port? Which mic do you prefer? Thanks, Darryl
@JayWandersOut3 жыл бұрын
I had an S7 but I felt the video quality wasn't good enough so I never used it for video. It has standard 3.5mm jacks. Now I have an S21 and use a USB typec dongle with a lavalier mic. Kind of a hassle but one of the only way to fight the wind.
@mountaincat84 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend editing as you go (daily) or waiting until you reach town to edit?
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
I planned on editing as I went. In the beginning I edited a little each night but as soon as the sun goes down it gets so cold my fingers got too stiff to edit. By a few weeks in I pretty much only edited in town which also explained all the zeros later.
@susanolson36114 жыл бұрын
🙂
@stevemac19564 жыл бұрын
Sound... sound... sound.... will run more people off from watching than most of the other issues.... Tip #10... do a practice video.... DO SEVERAL!!! As they say, practice makes perfect... practice your video taking, talking, camera skills, editing skills with your “training hikes”. People will get to know you and you get to know your tools and how to use them. Love your videos Jay... keep them coming... cheers...
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
So true. My first two backpacking trips I filmed but I didn't even make a video out of them because I felt the footage and camera work wasn't good enough. Practice is definitely a necessity.
@Everydaybackpacker4 жыл бұрын
By the way, did you know that some of my videos and your first PCT on trail video have something in common?
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Hm... which is that? Same pants? Both have a little extra weight? :)
@Everydaybackpacker4 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out both are true lol. But my hiking buddy, also named Jay, pointed out to me that he makes a brief cameo at the southern terminus along with his truck. The year you hiked the PCT he volunteered to check hikers in at the monument. Small world.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do recall his name was Jay mainly because we had the same name. Small world indeed. I figured the volunteer was someone that lived in southern California. Surprising he is from the Yellowstone area.
@Everydaybackpacker4 жыл бұрын
He had just completed his PCT thru-hike in 2017. He just hadn’t had enough of the trail yet.
@susankaempfer84274 жыл бұрын
Has splice fallen completely out of fashion?
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing that's a Dune reference. Correct?
@susankaempfer84274 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out Dune? No. It’s an editing program that seems to work with go pro gear... and others. It seemed popular for a while but now not so much.. I’m not good with technology so I prefer to learn a program that’s going to stick around for a while.
@JayWandersOut4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. I remember seeing the logo for that at the end of some people's videos. I haven't heard much of it recently. I guess half the people use iMovie these days. I used PowerDirector with an Android phone but many prefer Kinemaster. I tried Kinemaster but didn't like it as much as PoweDirector. Were you going to solely edit on a phone? On a PC I use Davinci Resolve and love it so far.
@susankaempfer84274 жыл бұрын
Jay Wanders Out That was the plan. I don’t want to spend any more time on it than I have to.