Packing for Camping [ What You NEED! ]

How to pack for camping and the gear you need for comfort and for emergencies. Weighing only 35 lbs and using the Isle Royale Jr. Bushcraft Pack with a frame hack, it's just the kit to go into the back country for a nice trip!
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[@bkay1067]

Been camping for a long time , to me that's alot of extra gear to carry , I was first taught to make a list of what you are going to take , then when you got back , cross off what you didn't use , the more lists you make the shorter it becomes , which will show the skills you have learned... red river gorge use to be a great place to go in the 70's -> R.I.P. Fish , he walked off a cliff at night

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching! Too bad about your friend, sorry to hear that.

[@Sh311Sh0ck3d]

Should have put a headlight on the list.

[@jamesbowen5573]

Yeah we get it, you're nuts are fuzzy. Will just throw you out of an airplane without a parachute with only your knife, and you'll come walking into Camp the next day with a necklace made of rabbit ears. And 50 lb of jerk rabbit. What a guy.

[@jamesbowen5573]

​@@WayPointSurvivaldon't listen to that guy he thinks he's John Wayne

[@TACLife]

The headlight comment is killing me right now. 😂 great video as always buddy!!

[@russellrlf]

I love how you take everyday items and make them into a handy item. Like the pan holder, etc.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching! Repurposing items is not only a lot of fun but it teaches improvisational skills.

[@boogaboogaboogaable]

I gig EVERY survival or bushcraft kit that doesn't mention gloves. Spend time in an ER and see how many injuries involve the hands and fingers and you'll start to appreciate gloves. Good on you for including them! Thanks as always.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it is one of the most underrated things, I believe.

[@TheHighAngler]

James Bender is one of only a handful of people who in my humble opinion, is a true reliable source of information. If it’s good enough for him you can take that information to the bank. Thanks as always Mr. Bender for the great information!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, I truly appreciate the kind words!

[@wildnesssurvival]

I also carry a COMPLETE fire kit when i go to the wilderness which adds to weight but that's all right be couse i don't carry other useless items. I can easily start a fire with flint and steel so you can imagine i don't really need all that stuff but like you said, i really like it, it took me a while to gather everything and i feel better and safer when i have it with me. I really appreciate your videos.

[@jamesbowen5573]

I really like that case for your frying pan. And the fact that you have everything organized and compartmentalised or quick and easy access. I noticed a lot of the people on your comments don't seem to understand that people can pack whatever they want. People have different hiking goals. Some people are locked into thinking they need to be ultralight. Which makes sense if you're on a thru-hike or trying to crank out a lot of distance. They get said in that mindset and they never consider there are other types of hiking, or camping. Are people who actually carry large ice chests out into the woods. To each their own and whatever works for them right? A few of these people are crying around about you carrying redundancies. I'm afraid they're going to be in for some harsh realities if they continue living their life without having a back-up plan. It doesn't matter if you never use your backup stuff. The point is you had it if you needed it. These people have the mentality of not carrying a first aid kit because they don't plan on getting hurt. I don't think anyone plans on getting hurt. Why would you go if you planned on getting hurt? Personally I would skip the trip if I believed I was going to get hurt. Going out in the middle of nowhere you don't exactly have the ability to restock like you do in an urban environment. I would much rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. And we're not talking about that much weight. I mean in your video you had a couple of trash bags and a fire kit as redundancy. If these guys can't carry that they shouldn't be out there. I mean it's not exactly a straw that will break the camel's back. And they are so worried about the food they're telling you to break up a prepackaged kit and put them in Ziploc bags. Yeah that will cut down weight. Not exactly a significant amount unless you're talking about several days worth of food or even a week's worth. But it's also opening up for the possibility of contamination of your food. A lot of food products are packaged in a sterile environment and do not contain oxygen in the food packets. So they are taking a vacuum-sealed product and putting it in a Ziploc baggie with oxygen to contaminate it. And possibly allow the growth of bacteria. It really doesn't seem worth it to me. Now if you're making your own MRE style kit that's another story. Most people that do that have a vacuum sealing kit. Putting your food in Ziploc bags should be a common sense procedure. Instead of carrying a box of macaroni and cheese you could easily put it in a ziplock bag. That makes sense. Even a ramen noodle packet could be placed in a Ziploc freezer bag because you would only have to add hot water into the bag and eat it right out of the bag which is way more practical than the package it came in. But if you go around opening up sealed packages and putting them in Ziploc bags that's kind of ridiculous. I wonder if these guys do that with cans of soup, or cans of soda. Walking around would/could shake the soda up and it would bust the Ziploc seal which would mess up everything else and make it sticky. Even carrying soup or something like that in the ziplock bag has a risk of it puncturing or being squeezed to the point of the seal being broke. With everything in life you have to use common sense. There has to be some kind of advantage to doing something like that. The same guys probably don't carry eggs like you are they probably crack them open and put them in Ziploc bags too.😂😂😂 When all they had to do was put them in a small jar with vinegar. And they could last for days. The vinegar would not compromise the taste of the egg either. It would merely keep oxygen off of the egg and keep it from making the egg turn bad.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much for watching and for your thoughtful comments! It is very true that each person has individual likes and desires, and I know what works for me and for the people that I take into the back country with me. On this particular trip, I had a younger person with me who was very inexperienced.

[@hithere4719]

Oh man I agree completely! It’s cool to learn a thing or two from ultralight hikers. However, I will make up that weight with creature comforts and redundancies. When I was in Boy Scouts I always managed to pack the lightest while still carrying stuff like a small mirror and deck of cards.

[@RangerXanatos]

I went camping about 2 months ago. I was boiling water and using a Bachgold water filter press (just like grayl but cheaper), and eating lots of fruit, including an icebox watermelon, and I couldn’t keep up with my hydration. Urine stayed dark yellow. Guess that’s what you get for being in the deep south in summer. I’ve found that silicone personal lubricant works well against chaffing. It won’t wear out with sweating but soap removes it. Plus it’s multi-use if your partner is with you. 😉

[@WayPointSurvival]

Water is definitely an issue in the summer. Fortunately, the area that we were headed to has a lot of springs with clean water that doesn't need to be filtered.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Great video brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure through the woods and GOD-BLESS Great cold handle fry pan From Sean Kelly Corporals corner.👍🏻👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching. I got my cold handle fry pan from a flea market.

[@user-ul5yu5hk9k]

Nice video. Can reduce weight some by unpacking MRE and other packaged food and transferring to ziplock. A lot of really great gear. One thing I learned with recent multi day backpacking adventures…ounces =pounds and pounds = pain

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, a lot of people do strip out their MREs to lower the weight a bit.

[@jamesbowen5573]

Yeah that's a great way to drop 1 or 1.5 oz. Personally if I want to lose that weight I just take a leak on the side of the tree and lose about a pound or two. And if you really want to cut back weight you can take a dump before you leave the house.

[@tomballard8877]

Remember to tap the top of the salt and pepper shaker. The contents go up in the top but a couple of tap and everything goes back where it belongs.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed.

[@FidoHouse]

That's a lot in a smaller pack. More than 3 ways to start fire may be unnecessary weight. For short trips, smaller charger would save weight also - maybe substitute an Emergency Weather Radio with solar or handcrank feature that allows USB charging of devices - more bang for the weight.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks. I failed to note that the backup battery is also an extra flashlight in case my main lamp would happen to fail.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else

[@theGimpfantry]

Remember heading into Syracuse from Fort Drum... grabbing hostile awols. Fun times 😑

[@earlshaner4441]

Ok my friend

[@WayPointSurvival]

Hello!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi my friend outstanding video

[@ronelko8261]

I always carry a chaffing stick, especially in the summer.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great stuff!

[@tedlarson2078]

That frying pan/headphone case is a great idea

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@PREPFORIT]

Thanks. I have been camping for decades but you always show something new or a new idea that I can use 👍🏻

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great to hear!

[@davidokeefe9303]

Always cool to see a gear load out! Great video James

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@oilburner8548]

👍it's difficult to to get everything in a backpack but with some smart packing it can be done. Yeah some great ideas there

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@lifewithroscoe6513]

Awesome video! I have a hack for you. If you have an old aluminum Boy Scout pack frame, you can do a mod to it and use it with a large US Army ALICE pack. With this, you can carry your bed roll or sleep system outside of the pack. With the lightweight aluminum frame, you can easily carry a 100 pounds and not know it. Due to a spinal compression injury, I can no longer carry a backpack. I am looking into ways how to modify a shopping cart designed to go up stairs into a sort of camping cart. This way, I would be able to pull or push it.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Those are some great ideas! Thanks for sharing them!

[@christianb8228]

Forgot to mention also I love bannock my wife is native and we always enjoy seeing you guys carry bannock doesn’t get anymore traditional then making some bannock at camp

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed! Thank you for watching!

[@christianb8228]

@@WayPointSurvival you’re very welcome kind sir

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Good stuff! We put a speedy stitcher in each of our kits to repair clothes, bags, shoes, and tarps. We also add a knee and ankle brace to our kits just in case. ;-) Thanks for sharing.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Sounds great!

[@jacksonteller1337]

Always fun to watch you. Most US channels seem to pack everything but the kitchen sink. Your channel is much better as you actually know what you are doing. The only thing missing was the poop spade, i usually have it dangling at the bottom of the pack.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! I discovered some years ago that a stick carved flat on one end worked just as well as a spade and was disposable, so I didn't have to carry one with me.

[@jacksonteller1337]

@@WayPointSurvival the forrest floor here doesn't always work with a digging stick. There are even areas where i have to make use of entrenching tool or pickaxe. It would only be an option in the swamp area where i live.

[@gregchandler900]

For me the solar phone charger is an absolute MUST!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Plus, it's a backup light as well.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Thank you for your excellent content, that has served me so well over the years. I have a Dutch Army nested metal cup and water bottle, which I primarily use for cooking in the field. The problem is that it takes ages to boil water because I dont have a lid, and I struggled to find anywhere that sells JUST the lid at an affordable price in the UK. So I decided to use the "waypoint survival" methodology and make one myself. I used a recycled lid of a Fray Bentos pie can, a small hammer, a pair of pliers, a 5lbs anvil, a Swiss army knife, a Sharpie, a steel wire brush, some sand paper, and some elbow grease. I traced out the shape of the top of the cup on the underside of the tin lid, added a quarter of inch for good measure. Then set to work bending down the edges so it fitted snuggly on the top of the metal cup. Punched three small holes with the Swiss army knife to let steam out, scraped off all the paint and sanded it down, and then tinkered with it until it was a relatively loose "snap fit". The results were not pretty, look fabricated, but it works literally just as well as a store-bought lid. It will probably halve the time it takes me to boil a pint of water, and I traded "spending lots of money importing a lid" for "spending a few hours having fun making something". Im sharing this because what you do is really important. You are teaching people the skills they need to survive, even if that is forging their own their own camping and survival gear out of household waste. Anyone can BUY stuff to survive, but when the stuff runs out it will be the people who can improvise that will be kings. Thank you brother, you are a legend of the survival community as far as I am concerned.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I truly appreciate the kind words and I'm glad that I have been able to be of service in helping folks learn how to improvise. As you stated, improvisation is a huge part of survival going forward.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

@@WayPointSurvival As I said, you are legend of the survival community. It was very courteous of you to reply to my comment. All the best to you and yours.

[@kennethgorum6519]

Great video, here's an idea that you can do a diy video if you want to, cut a mimosa limb about 6 to 8 inches long cut the bark down the length of one side and peel it off in one piece then set it aside for awhile and the bark will curl up onto itself after some time you will have an improvised fire bellows

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching the video and for the suggestion!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

Smooth bore or rifle 😁 I'll bring my trade gun! Have a nice afternoon 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@wascalywabbit]

Oh my... I had never heard of red river gorge before . Wow... they have all kinds of things to do.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, it's a great area!

[@thedriftingspore]

Man great video. I’m learning it’s easy to become over encumbered with stuff you don’t really need. Streamlining a system like yours takes a lot of trial and error. Thanks for sharing James!

[@thedriftingspore]

Oh and for the record I haven’t experienced chafing but I’ll will keep that product in mind.😉

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're most welcome! Also, keep in mind that the backpack itself with the frame probably weighs more than 10 lb.

[@thedriftingspore]

@@WayPointSurvival yes sir that’s right, I sewed backpack shoulder straps on to a huge duffle bag to try and get all I need for an overnight in one bag and it still isn’t big enough. Up here in Nova Scotia I feel I need a pretty hefty sleeping bag and sleeping pad, just those 2 things takes a lot of space. I am keeping my eyes open for a cheap or free large pack frame to add some comfort to my load out but until then I hope my stitches hold! Haha.

[@gunterbecker8528]

AS always u kick-start the inexperienced n newbies to get up n go into their adventures. Great video n entertaining for us old-timers 😊

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulmeade3180]

Dude the red river gorge is beautiful. I’ve spent a bit of time there. Grew up the first 9 yrs of my life 45 minutes on east of there

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. I really like going there!

[@kachiri]

Aaah... the Silky F180... That's my smaller folding saw and I have 2 of it. I do also own a big folder which is the Silky BigBoy. I do love the Morakniv Companion as my small knife... I own quite a few of those for different packs and use in-home, including one to cut food.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Thanks James!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@larryeddings3185]

Excellent kit.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video James, thanks for sharing, God bless brother !

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome and God bless you too!

[@seasonstudios]

Great pack James. I'm going out this weekend with my partner and I might keep a few of your ideas in mind which reminds me, I need a new head lamp.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Have fun!

[@petejohnston5375]

HEy James, I also have the Isle Royale Junior bag for a couple of years now. It's one tough bushcraft bucket bag. Another good video for the masses...carry on Lad.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, will do!

[@susanp.collins7834]

You could increase the capacity of the lid by lining it with a bit of aluminium foil or baking paper so it sticks up above the rim.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Absolutely!

[@Strangernightg]

Hello James I hope you have a great time out there . As always your videos are wonderful 💯👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much!

[@kenthatfield4287]

I forgot to tell you the dates that I was in the army. Just after the Vietnam war much of my web gear and everything else was from the Vietnam war. Most of the equipment that we had in the motor pool was from Vietnam. And I have yet not seen a canteen that looks like that.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I believe it dates to the 1950s. Thanks for watching!

[@pinetree9343]

I envy you my friend. That canteen was a G.I.Joe canteen from the 1960s. I have one.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Actually, they did they make those for the US Military, not just for GI joe. If you read down in the comments, there was one fellow that was issued one like it during Vietnam.

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

That's pretty well-organized.😊 👍

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@erinhellebuyck7527]

Thank you

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@danieljones2183]

I worked with a marine vet. He told me in Vietnam he used antiperspirant in his crotch area to avoid chafing rash. I tried it. Now I use it all the time.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I'm sure that would help as well! Thanks for the tip.

[@christianb8228]

I love my traditional gear, but only if I’m not going far…otherwise I use my contemporary gear, HMG pack, dyneema stuffsacks, and a 1 pound camp chair. Yes I’m addicted to gear… I don’t watch your channel all the time but I always enjoy your videos.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! I guess I'm a glutton for punishment because I truly enjoy lugging the older type stuff around. I guess I feel more of a connection with our ancestors that way.

[@christianb8228]

@@WayPointSurvival that’s cool, I can appreciate that. Take good care out there!

[@susanp.collins7834]

James, let me tell you what I do for toothpaste. I squeeze dobs of toothpaste out onto baking paper. It squeezes easier if you put the tube in the fridge overnight. Sprinkle each dob liberally with baking soda - NOT baking powder. Leave it for two or three days and then sieve off the excess Baking Soda. When you want to clean your teeth pop one in your mouth and chew until your saliva reconstitutes it. Brush. Spit out as much goop as you can. Rinse with very little water and spit again. Rinse again and this time you can swallow. Repeat until your mouth is clean. I can clean my teeth with less than 1/2 cup of water. Lack of oral hygiene can lead to a lot of nasty long term ailments, heart problems being not the least of them.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great tip!

[@terrymagiera1924]

Hello from the thumb of Michigan but I didn't see a Sawyer mini or something to filter water maybe I missed it God bless and stay safe brother

[@WayPointSurvival]

We didn't need to filter the water as there were quite a few natural springs with clean water where we were going.

[@herbsmith6871]

Nice load out! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@terryqueen3233]

Nicely packed! Sorry you haven't heard from me very much but I don't get very much Wi-Fi in some of the places I've gone and for some reason I just can never pick up KZbin besides I was watching too much of it and staying on it all the time so I had to curb my watching. Thanks for the video gives people some great ideas. God bless and stay safe

[@WayPointSurvival]

Not a problem, my friend! Please be careful out there and may God bless you and your journeys as well!

[@gringo3009]

Good stuff!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for your video on your load out. Cool with the extra at the end!!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you liked it!

[@trenchcoatmafioso]

It is more gear than I would carry for a few days, but it's about comfort and enjoyment, not a survival situation. I like to carry a large towel, probably too large, especially in the heat. And a book.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Indeed. But I was taking a younger, less experienced person, and it pays to be prepared and make them comfortable.

[@toddshook1765]

Thanks James. I great to see a pack you could use for fun and not just prepare for emergency. Like your previous video on working your skills.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much! These little jaunts into the wilderness can teach you a lot about what you would actually need for a longer term scenario.

[@patfinn8859]

Thanks for the anti shafting idea. Good complete video !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad it was helpful!

[@win1776]

Omg I’m from Ky and I ❤the gorge!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 James, thanks for sharing this most informative video. You always do a great job. Stay safe out there. 🤗

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much my friend, much appreciated!

[@sherrylamb1290]

Thank you for everything!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome!

[@hanginwithbullfrog4657]

Games changer James!..... thanks again Sir 🫡

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it!

[@bryanepp5340]

Excellent video. Some really good ideas. The garbage bags, and their uses, are one of those things we so easily forget. Your can do without them, but you wish you had them, if you forgot them.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@ericdietz2605]

Damn im impressed by your backpacking ability. If my pack breaks 20 lbs I repack 😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@markp6062]

interesting kit-out. Thanks for sharing

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewsmom010902]

❤❤❤ Thank you brother!!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Good on you James I like your pack mate. I have been playing around with my 65 lt and I have managed to over fill it lol. I think I 'am trying to pack it for a long term bug out but I need to attach my light shovel on it as well I think this will take time and then I have to test it for weight too lol. Make sure you don't lose sight of your partner they have the bacon and it would be a shame not to eat some lol. Have fun and stay safe on your adventures.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Good list. Thanks for sharing!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@Oldsparkey]

That's a well thought out system you have put together. When you get a system that good & it works for you stay with it. You mentioned Keto Snacks , I found some dehydrated camping meals that are really good. They are from " Next Mile Meals " and are Keto. I am a Ultra Light Backpacker and when not using the Freezer Bag Cooking the Keto meals are my go to choice. Being a Heart patient and Diabetic I have to watch what I eat. Just one of the fun things about being older ( 79 this year ). I have found the only thing I have to adjust for camping are my meals & meds , the gear basically stays the same. Several years ago I switched to Humming Bird Hammocks for sleeping when going extremely light weight. You would never believe the light weight of their tree straps. They keep me suspended and I'm 6,1 & 205. ( The standard 2 inch straps are 2.3 ounces for the pair )

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching the video and for all the great tips and ideas!

[@Andrew-bw9yj]

Corn starch is the absolute best for chafing

[@WayPointSurvival]

It works pretty good after you are chafed but I don't know how well it would do to prevent it.

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great load out.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@benterwellen]

James another great video, ty for sharing..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@svravenflintlock7526]

Love the Isle Royal Jr., something I'd love to purchase. Great idea taking along something for "the rubby areas"! One thing I personally always don't take enough of is water, or a way to purify mass quantities of it (filter).

[@WayPointSurvival]

The great thing about the area that we went into is that there are plenty of natural springs with good clean water, so we didn't need to take any water purification equipment.

[@cheeto.1]

I love your videos! Even though I been Camping for years I'm watching every second of this video you definitely got some things I never thought of knowing your creativeness

[@WayPointSurvival]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@micheleaday3902]

Awesome Great Informative Ideas Awesome God Bless You. Keep Up The Great Videos. ❤😂❤😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jonnyboat2]

Great video. I really like videos like this. They help those who are new to this with a great reference video on what to pack.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelmartin5995]

Nice kit

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@becca318]

🇺🇸🙋‍♀️🐴🍃 Nice set up!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thank you!

[@scottmcintosh2988]

You make excelent videos ! Thanks !

[@WayPointSurvival]

Glad you like them!

[@rcoutdoors8176]

I always gef good ideas from you james but ive been camping since i was 5 yrs old in the rockies in utah so i know

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@jeremymoses7401]

😂😂 i feel like my comment on the last video might have inspired this one.... but im more than entertained by simple coincidence😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Not really, I actually had this trip planned for some time but I'm glad that you liked it!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Thx for the vid, my bag ways about the same, but looking at ways to get the weight down

[@WayPointSurvival]

You're welcome! Hope you found some useful ideas.

[@richardwright6796]

You never disappoint,another great video!!!😊😊😊

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

Nice set up. Did I miss a cup, water purification, spare clothes, rain gear?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks. Yes, I mentioned the cup, spare clothes, and rain gear. The area that we were headed to has clean springs and multiple places, so we didn't need purification or filtration equipment.

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

@@WayPointSurvival Thanks for responding. I'll watch it again. I was multitasking the first time. Have a safe and fun time.

[@ArmoredXJ]

Awesome! Thank you for the break down. And thank you for adding the links to the other parts&pieces. I am definitely going to check out the fire kit!

[@WayPointSurvival]

You are so welcome!!

[@robwebber9267]

Very nice sir

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@bertkelly7650]

You videoing your trip? Like to see that.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Unfortunately, I did not video this one. I have done other ones on my channel, however, if you wish to search for them.

[@stubnannie]

Kills me how I pack almost identical to that and my pack for 5 days is 50# before water. Granted, im a bigger guy, my sleeping bag is 5-7 pounds depending on the season. Summer I just use my woobi and maybe underquilt. I really need to upgrade my poncho too, it's an old vinyl one. That alone would save a bunch. My comfort item not willing to give up is a folding camping chair at 3.5# with a foot to keep from sinking in.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Yes, I have spent a lot of time substituting gear and trying to find durable things that are also relatively lightweight. The one thing that I won't compromise on is my backpack though. It has to be tough and sturdy to handle the trip as I don't want things falling apart on me.

[@stubnannie]

@WayPointSurvival I picked up an L/XLG 60L 5.11 RUSH 100 half half-price on Amazon. I cannot get over how comfortable it is. Granted, the pack itself is 5.5#. I have no worries that I'll wear it out. I can upgrade my rain gear, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag to save a few pounds. Other than that I think I'm stuck with what weight I have. I have the Stanly single cook set w/ SS cup, a Stanly pan, pocket stove, one fuel can, cook grate, Bic lighter, wind proof matches, two knives, a Gerber Multi-Tool, Fiskars 1.5# hatchet, Gerber 10" folding saw, water filter, 32oz SS water bottle, 1qt canteen, hobo fishing kit, half roll of 400# bank line, head lamp, flash light, 1st aid kit, hygiene kit, 24"x24" cotton towel, camp towel, spare battery's, a charging battery for my cell phone, vinyl poncho, 10x12 tart, 6 tent stakes, 25' ridge line, 10' hammock w/ daisy chain tree straps & bug net, woobie, 3/4" sleeping pad, one change of clothes, light jacket. My really don't want to go with out a Moon Lence camp chair, back scratcher, & one Tigris 2 person mesh tent. I tried the ground mat, didn't like it.

[@sherrybillings6311]

Nice! 💜

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@johnburgin7478]

Nice . I was beginning to question your load out till you mentioned the bacon at the end . What do you use for water filtration? Have a great evening

[@WayPointSurvival]

We didn't need to filter the water where we were going as there were quite a few springs with clean water.

[@HuplesCat]

You forgot the most important thing James. Several natives to carry our burden 😂

[@WayPointSurvival]

Right? Lol.

[@PeteOutdoors1]

Deodorant and soap are bear attractants. You don't need them on a two day trip. Also, put all of your food in an odor proof bag (the heavy duty SMELLY PROOF are the best).

[@WayPointSurvival]

We hang all of ours up in a bear bag.

[@PeteOutdoors1]

@@WayPointSurvival That works, of course, but I find it too difficult. Properly hanging a bag takes at least 30 minutes. Instead, in black bear country I follow the three rules, never eat in your tent, eat 100-200 feet away from your tent, use odor proof bags. In grizzly country I would use a hard sided container or an Ursack and bring a gun.

[@daleweller5193]

Much better than ho- Bo stuff.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I suppose that depends on your perspective. Thanks for watching!

[@karlbesser1696]

I miss the cordless drill. You want to drill through thick boards from time to time.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregkacmar8267]

The biggest thing people forget to pack is a can opener !

[@WayPointSurvival]

True.

[@paulglucina1184]

Nice one. Do you have a link for the lightweight orange/green pad? Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

I'll try to remember and locate the email address for you.

[@paulglucina1184]

@WayPointSurvival Nice one James 👍

[@kenthatfield4287]

I was in the army for close to five years and I did not see no canteen that look like that. Maybe that was the Canadian army or something.

[@WayPointSurvival]

I believe it dates to the 1950s. Thanks for watching! And, thank you for your service!

[@capthappy345]

U got alot of gear in that pack

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks!

[@kennethwilson8633]

And dry socks in your pocket for those long marches…

[@WayPointSurvival]

The dry socks were in the clothing bag.

[@ReapWhatYaSow]

Your headphone case, when you were opening it, it reminded me of a drug user's kit. "Aaaah, what do we have here? Drug paraphernalia! Sprinkle some crack on him and book this hobo!"

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching.

[@Vo_d_kontra_o_norMAL]

You dont have a playlist with that 18 Century movies you have done - i would like to watch that in order like movie1, 2, 3 - loks like is all messedup

[@WayPointSurvival]

Look in the description box below episode 15 and you will find them all linked there.

[@Odian2]

That is a lot of stuff. Where did you get the metal egg carrier?

[@WayPointSurvival]

Not really. Minus the backpack it only weighs maybe 25 lb. The metal egg carrier is vintage 1950s and I purchased it on ebay.

[@loremice6809]

I'm ready to go but it's just making that leap of going on my own 😢

[@WayPointSurvival]

As they say, the Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a single step. You can do it!

[@loremice6809]

@@WayPointSurvival thanks mate 😊

[@keithmoore5306]

MRE for fun you have a weird sense of humor James! 35 pounds sounds about right for that load the ones that claim they can put together a 3 day trip loadout under 25 pounds with common everyday gear need their heads examined! personally i want to slap them back into reality the best i've ever done is 32 pounds! by the way do you know if there's county office where you can get topo maps? i'm tired of the google round around (everybody claims 5 minutes and 4 hours later you say the hell with it!!) to find them!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks! Also, remember that the pack itself including the frame weighs 10 lb or so. I'm not sure about good topographical maps, I know that they are available. Maybe your local County Extension Office could help.

[@codysden1]

Cannot go wrong with Idahoans....

[@WayPointSurvival]

Right?

[@vincegonzales6196]

Old 11Bravo here..the US MILITARY never issued a round ridged water canteen like that..your better off with a standard genuine issue canteen..2qt..Vince g 11B infantry ..

[@WayPointSurvival]

Thanks for watching. I am not sure which era they used them, but you do find them from time to time on eBay and other secondary outlets. I've had mine for quite a few years and just recently bought a replacement. Edit: I believe they may actually be from the 1950s.

[@vincegonzales6196]

Old 11Bravo here..I am quite sure that no round plastic water canteen was issued in the 50s...those canteens were made for the surplus market in the 1970s .heck man enjoy what you have...