What to Bring on a Wilderness Backpacking Trip

[@joeseditamusic]

You make the best travel videos. They are no bs come along and see the sights adventures and I appreciate the honesty. I hope you can start traveling again soon! Thank you for the many great videos you have made!

[@dreammfyre]

I was gonna comment that it must be tough running a travelling channel right now... but then I realised no one can basically travel right now, so instead everyone will watch all your old videos for some virtual travelling. 🤯

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Here's Part 1 about my road trip to the wilderness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_EimmwlNCapa8 A movie about my truck breaking down the last time I went backpacking in this same area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4fFfnltZr9_jKM And here's a movie about my recent trek in the incredible Himalayas of Nepal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXeUfXR4q9yDftE

[@eli-bk2mi]

haircut... hmm... u look a bit too normal ;) but makes u look a bit older :(

[@jussim.konttinen4981]

@ioan dumitru That is a difficult question. Then you probably have to resort to insect diet. Also, I think it’s important to know when the sun is shining from the south.

[@eli-bk2mi]

@ioan dumitru te duci la tara, gasesti o casa nelocuita, iei niste gaini un porc poate si o vaca doua si traiesti, stringi vara fin si alte cereale pentru animale pe iarna, ce intrebare mai e si asta, suntem romani, bunicii si parintii nostri chiar inca o fac in ziua de azi, poti traii ca si cum ar fi secolul 19 sau orice alt secol, cel mai greu va fi fara curent electric, daca nai gaz sa aprinzi o lampa ... mai nasol, poate faci lumanari... :) ce naiba esti roman mai :)

[@jimmyjam6636]

Hey Gabe just curious how much your pack weights? Really curious how much your pack weights on the recent Annapurna circuit trip.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@jimmyjam6636 Hey there, I have no idea, I never weigh it before backpacking. It wasn't too bad on this trip, it's definitely been heavier in the past.

[@pandoralechat780]

This is perhaps the BEST tutorial on the subject that I have seen.Many folks have a tendency to haul useless gear around,over-pack,and then neglect to bring essential items.A careful study of this video and a slow read of your lists will help immensely ! Great stuff !

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, glad to hear it was helpful.

[@pandoralechat780]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Much of my "trekking" has been in the military.Most of the equipment is not personal,heavy,uncomfortable,and hygiene and creature comforts minimal.I noticed that as a civilian I now carry many things that I don't actually use but lug around repeatedly.For my next venture I will use your checklist and purchase better gear.The bedroll you use seems really wonderful !Thank you for taking the time to provide excellent,practical information.

[@cruiz4242]

Thanks for this Gabriel. I’m also NorCal native and enjoy backpacking. Nice to see you still keeping us entertained and hopefully keeping yourself sane through doing what you do well... making great videos. 👍🏼

[@joshr9417]

Hair and beard look great Gabriel!

[@adataylor6793]

Well two things we enjoy.. 1- your wilderness vids of vast information and 2- that you’re still safe and making them! We look forward to all your vids Gabriel!! Thank you for thinking of your friends!! 🙏🤗

[@patrickw123]

The air looks so clean and pure in the mountains.

[@aussiejt216]

nice little vid, thanks Gabriel. Camping out, away from crowds, doing day hikes from the base camp , having a campfire, is quite an experience. Stars away from city lights can be awesome. Once one has the basics - tent, sleep bag, mat etc. I always have a nice amount of black chocolate. the mixt breakfast pack is a good idea. I always make coffee (freeze dried + hot water). Main weights are: food , tent, sleep bag, spare clothes. some hikers only bring 1 light polar top, and a down jkt or synthetic jkt for evenings + evening only socks . 2 hike socks (1 worn), the other washed and hung up to dry. 2 undies (1 worn). Small camp towel. Long thermal underwear. tents should be under 2kg, if solo, preferably under 1.5kg. There are light cheap ones and tougher light expensive ones. A budget sleep bag would be synthetic (eg nemo kyan goes down to -7 degrees centigrade) and is 990g. For those starting, budget gear can get you places - I hiked the French pyrenees with it. Make sure your sleep bag is good for cold weather if you are in the mountains, even in summer.... trek poles are helpful.

[@juliehawkes9160]

Thank you Gabriel .its so nice to see what your up to.be safe

[@johnknox4293]

Thanks for showing your supplies 👍👍

[@timsummers870]

Cool stuff. I learned a thing or two from this video. Since I'm not an avid camper, this is the first time I've come across a bear barrel. It's a nice little bucket for storing food, that's for sure. I liked the instant food as well, it makes it easy to eat in the wilderness.

[@johntitor4198]

This guy is the real deal. Thanks for the tips.

[@chrisbrown8748]

I’ve followed this channel for many years now and this is the first time I’ve had more hair in my head and face than Gabe😂😂😂

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Haha, right on Chris.

[@waitaminute2015]

Gabe is looking distinguishing!

[@gapster46]

I liked the longer hair Gabe better, but that’s not a bad haircut for doing it yourself. Are you going to share how you did it? A lot of us are getting a little hairy these days with barber shops and salons being closed.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@gapster46 I bought a hair trimmer at Walmart and used the 1 inch attachment. You can't go wrong.

[@gapster46]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Cool. Thanks.

[@1muneebiqbal]

Your videos are one of the inspiration behind my travel channel. Keep it going!

[@thekurtopian]

Cool video buddy! I always like to see what people bring on their camping trips. Take care.

[@fernandomofreita79]

Hello Gabriel; Your current hair style looks professionally cut, and in light of the lockdown an hair trimmer would come in very handy until our life goes back to normal again. Thank you for your time, and stay safe with your loved ones.

[@fernandomofreita79]

I am happy to know that you are in good health and safe back in the U.S. in spite of the crisis that mankind is facing.

[@kazzicup]

If I ever go to Vancouver I will check Jack's airbnb. Gabriel, Happy Birthday, even if it is just over a week late. I wish you health and successful travel for the coming year.

[@wmpopper]

Thank you Gabriel for your fine video information and sharing of trail skills experiences. Safe travels good health.

[@hannahloveanna6944]

Very thorough review of your gear. Thank you.

[@MojoPin1983]

Your hair looks good at that length. Good job cutting it by yourself. Stay safe, Gabriel. God bless you, brother.

[@tobypeterson5867]

All that energy, and no coffee! Thanks for intro to Bear container :-)

[@lianelinner9594]

Awesome. Thank you very much for sharing this with us 💚

[@robra70]

Digging the haircut and the beard trim! Looks great!

[@kathleenmavis7442]

You are in cali...so nice...glad to see you again..much love...Kathleen from the desert in California

[@wendylim1936]

Interesting vlog about camping in the wilderness. Stay safe and happy.

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

I always burn as much trash as possible. Carrying it out is gross and you're absolutely right about the landfill.

[@bsr6823]

Very helpful information. Your advice has saved me on many occasions and this is a perfect summary of planning for a Trek!

[@jamesabell9494]

Great you are making trips in nature at this time.

[@cyndykated358]

Love the hair!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, thanks.

[@UVF79]

This Clip is very informative, and interesting indeed. Very Handy for future travels. Look Forward Too many more Gabe!

[@funnybones6131]

Your face is showing all the well deserved rest you had, stay safe 😁

[@dubprocesslbc]

Ahh good ol Happy Camp, I stayed a few days there in that RV Park right next door to the mechanic that bought your truck. Such a cool area that rarely sees any crowds in the backcountry in the Marbles.

[@DCTravelerExperience]

You look much better in short hair, Gabriel. This is a great video, a lot of important information. I love trekking but have never done an overnight stay in the wilderness. After watching your hour long video today of you staying 4 days in the wilderness I'm feeling so inspired. #DCTraveler

[@CitizenMikeyYouTube]

looks nice scenery, I use to go camping when I was much younger, being from Scotland thou I would be wary , of rattle snakes there , and Bears esp after watching The Grizzly man earlier , cheers mikey :)

[@MosquitoFood]

Great review. RE statements at 11:26 Check out the Garmin InReach Mini, great product and will allow you to two-way communicate with select contacts. I love mine.

[@Querenciatv]

Great Video! Thank you for posting. Can't wait to see more 😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks. Here's the full movie about my trip out there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGa6eJudhMSifq8

[@VacayAirbnbtoursz]

Nice scenery.

[@pasqualeabarno]

💕Hello... Gabriel... Mille Grazie for all this tips... It's a pleasure to hear from you... You look very good...nice haircut... Wonderful place in north California... Amazing video... Excellent job...stay safe and be careful... Take care of yourself... 💕

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks Pasquale.

[@AzoresWhatElse]

Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@vikeng21]

Good to see you back gabe. Word of caution be safe take precautions and I hope to see you back in India soon for another amazing series.

[@plhearts]

Nepal 7:14 :) I'm from Nepal bro and live here in Healdsburg, CA :)

[@GastonMarotta]

Awesome tips as always Gabriel .

[@vinay11163]

Stay Safe Gabriel and all Gabriel youtube family.

[@Rodrigo-tk2fm]

Hey Gabriel, I cut my own hair too! Gang Also, thank you for the great content. I'm disabled and homebound so your videos mean a lot to me. Thanks, stay safe

[@maryannknox7158]

Good advice Gabe thank You glad you are out wilderness camping 🏕 enjoy 😉

[@tosht2515]

🤔 Hope there's a full tour of that Airbnb. Clip was way too short for that awesome looking joint. Best place Gabe's ever stayed.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Unfortunately that was it. It was a clip I had taken to show a friend so that's why it was pretty rough. I was planning to shoot another clip of the place but left a bit suddenly and didn't get the chance.

[@DongoBongKong]

Still haven't finished that Dan Brown book! I recognize it from your last trip to Greek islands

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I know, lol, it's pretty ridiculous. I'm determined to read that book eventually.

[@sandvenexplorer]

In a few days I go on a 2500k road trip with my trusted old Toyota towards the wildest areas of Norway. Guess we will have to stick to the great outdoors back home before we are "allowed" again to travel internationally by those folks who think they know what they are doing. Nice video with good tips....need to watch this.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That sounds absolutely amazing. A road trip through Norway is definitely on my travel list.

[@sandvenexplorer]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Add a road trip in the US or Canada would be mine...hope to see more great outdoors videos from North America from you by the way

[@marafarnham595]

Looks good Gabriel 😎☀️❤🙏 stay safe! Good to see you!

[@kokopuffs5789]

Nice job with the haircut Gabriel. It actually suits you well (NO HOMO). Be safe out there brother!

[@angelofloveiam50]

I. Noticed that haircut in last video love it good job. I would love to be out in nature like that

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Gabriel, you are awesome man - you are also a great storyteller!

[@MaryJane-zt3pn]

The hair /beard combo looks great! Really suits you!

[@antonboludo8886]

This man knows what he is talking about ;-)

[@SideTripLife]

Fanny pack - u'll have some Brits tittering (chuckling :)

[@NoTaboos]

Depends what kind of wilderness. Mine is Australian rainforest.

[@christophercumming5476]

Looking sharp bro! Stay safe, from Scotland 👍🏻

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cheers.

[@dowhatyouwant6856]

thank you. very nice video !

[@davenelson9505]

Happy to see you alive Gabe. Wondered why you didn't go to Cali first to be with family and chose Canada to be alone. BTW you look betterr and younger with more hair

[@endangwahyuni2660]

You look nice with new hair style Gab 😘

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Love those add water diners got them at rei when they had a sale

[@italogiardina8183]

I would have thought for a solo camp bear territory it would be necessary to have an elevated/above ground camp set-up.

[@aussiejt216]

no...people hang food, toothpaste etc. Or use a bear box. avoid cooking in the tent.

[@andi2234]

Excellent Vid Gabe. Love that cereal!

[@hcmortal6668]

Check out the sawyer water filter.

[@marthapineda5395]

Love your videos blessings

[@NhidaHayduk]

Nice forests!😁

[@christineayres5339]

Damn that was a distance to travel from Vancouver to Cali if it was me id be too frightened to get on a plane due to this virus ,but am going crazy Gabriel as last 2 months now am sat in a room in a shared house just outside London , im hoping things go back to normal next month

[@EvaOwen]

Christophe Ayres One can also take a train from Vancouver to California.

[@christineayres5339]

@@EvaOwen Really 🙀 thats a long train journey

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The land borders are closed so trains probably aren't running now. But normally you could, or a bus.

[@christineayres5339]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos That makes sense 👍

[@john00601]

Excellent video Gabriel, any particular reason why the tent was so far from the fire and the "kitchen", thanks

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That was the flattest spot. Also it's good to have your tent a little ways from the fire so that it doesn't get hit by ashes and sparks.

[@laurenbouchie2394]

Love your haircut ! Makes you look a lot younger!

[@RUSLexplorer2020]

Great video.Thanks for sharing.

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

WOW, haircut..looks 300% better. 😲😲😲

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks. I'm digging it.

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, Couldn't you have beverages of some sort in a pool of water like a brook or stream keeping it cool because of the high elevation?

[@deltanovember1672]

Great film. Must admit I’m a bit jealous. 😉

[@stankormy5717]

Don’t forget the Grey Poupon!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Dangit, that's what my muesli needed.

[@teritran_theTurtleTraveler]

Gabriel, you did a great job on your own hair cut.

[@v.c802]

Yay you made it back

[@hetty43]

You are an inspiration. Interesting video. I love walking in remote places. I don’t think I would be comfortable where you are as I’d be afraid of snakes bears or some mad man with the right to bear arms descending on my camp. You are very well organised and brave. Good on you.

[@aussiejt216]

many hike solo for months... PCT, AT. you are in more danger in most cities.

[@mstott22lax]

Oddly enough i just watched your 3 year old backpacking 101 video yesterday!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No way, cool.

[@tetetsworld]

I noticed that Philippine cap.😀 Looks cool. You got souvenir during your short stay here. Just wondering if there are bears and wolves living there. Looks creepy at night.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure about wolves but yes, there are bears, I saw one.

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@karmathegiant]

Hair cut looks great. Looks like a nice spot to camp. No sunscreen oops 😬 Stay safe. 🐝😊

[@happypenny2211]

Love your new hair cut.

[@bigmanabroad430]

Wow, how lucky were you to get out ?! I am seriously jealous, stay safe . Greetings from Oxford UK .

[@YashpalSingh-fp8co]

Hello Gabriel I saw you always happy but I ask him how many time you no go to home.

[@adeelraiz8172]

It's great information. I am Adeel Riaz from Karachi Pakistan. God bless you and your family

[@instantbliss57]

Im going to try to do this this year. I've never actually backpacked before and it's something that's been on my list. I also want to detox from the internet and technology

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome Jordan, go for it. Since you're going to France, you could check out the Pyrenees. Some really nice areas to explore there, although it isn't quite the same sort of raw wilderness.

[@instantbliss57]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos yeah or alps, or if im still in the us can do it here in the appalachians or somewhere cool out west

[@hendarjerm]

Looking good🥰🥰🥰

[@sandratessem9980]

Great video

[@Kat-tr2ig]

I guess I've heard too many stories about campers meeting foul play in the woods for me to ever be brave enough to camp, much less camp alone. It does look like a lovely experience though.

[@roodborstkalf9664]

Not to mention bears

[@Originalman144]

Women should definitely not camp alone. lol

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

There's like thousands upon thousands of people camping at any given time in the USA. A few scattered stories shouldn't deter you. Especially when you're way out in the wilderness. Nobody's gonna be out there.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

right

[@aussiejt216]

not that likely away from cities. especially if you have to hike to the campsite. See the many solo female thru-hikers on youtube. eg "homemade wanderlust".

[@justinwakeling8669]

How does a water purifier pump actually ensure all the junk is removed from the water though? Bacteria is microscopic so I would assume that would pass through a filter no problem?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The filters are designed to get the little tiny bad guys. They're legit.

[@noreenoshea2883]

very nice haircut!

[@huacamaya119]

Isn't that where you were at with Sterling and Estela last year???? Beautiful place anyway, away from all the craziness of the city. Stay safe Gabe. By the way where did you get the nifty little change pouch??

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sterling and I didn't go there, but I think you mean on our cross country road trip last year? We camped at a few places but you're probably thinking of Great Basin national park, when she gave a tour of our campsite. Here's that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHapmKhmpKZoedE I think I got that change pouch in Bogota, Colombia after my wallet was stolen.

[@santana898989]

So cool. Any plans on going back to the Lost Coast?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That's definitely a possibility, we'll see. It would be great to hike the whole thing.

[@santana898989]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos I've always loved that video. I miss N. California and S. Oregon. I'm stuck in Los Angeles.

[@richardbarnes455]

Welcome back! I read beer barrel. Oh dang!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That would be pretty heavy, but nice to have.

[@suruunconditionalluv3360]

Short Hair 😍 Wish to Camp with you someday 😉 ❤❤❤

[@kazzicup]

Gabriel, what do you do if a hungry bear appears at the entrance of your tent in the middle of the night and wants to eat you ? How do you fight it off?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

There will be another video about that.

[@neilfromcork]

Don't worry. The bear will know what to do. 😎

[@catfink4710]

Nice video

[@surajitmukherjee6207]

I follow a many of bloggers doing travel but mostly Asia was waiting to get to see someone doing US and the Americas....r there others ..