Backpacking Sucks: How to Deal With Weather
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Күн бұрынWelcome to part 2 of my backpacking sucks series where I complain about all the worst parts of backpacking, but also try to offer solutions for making the sucky parts suck less. In this installment, I’m talking about all the different kinds of weather you may encounter while backpacking (and how much each type sucks) and how you can deal with it. I talk about how to deal with heat while backpacking, how to deal with cold while backpacking, how to deal with storms while backpacking, how to deal with wet gear while backpacking, how to deal with wet feet while backpacking, and how to deal with backpacking in the snow (focusing on summer snow that is leftover from previous winters).
Apologies for the wonky lighting in this video. In the most fitting way possible, the sun did not want to corporate with me during filming.
Let me know if you have any questions (or complaints to add) in the comments!
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My 15 degree sleeping bag: alnk.to/90xA6ra
Sleeping bag liner: alnk.to/3yb1nXv
My sleeping pad(s):
Nemo Tenso (air pad): alnk.to/e75yyGQ
Therm-a-rest Z Lite (foam pad 1): alnk.to/2uGtv4j
Gossamer Gear Thin Light foam pad: alnk.to/7Bdwgxw
Cnoc Vesica (for hot water): alnk.to/bismxRZ
Tyvek ground sheet, sometimes use for hail protection: alnk.to/9bsl5YN
My rain gear:
Montbell Versalite: www.montbell.us/products/disp...
Frogg Togg Java Toad 2.5 rain pants: amzn.to/403viKb
Trash Compactor Bags: amzn.to/3PZIafv
Extra Darn Toughs for really wet days: alnk.to/e75yA8u
Sun umbrella: alnk.to/1C5LhzG
Camp Corsa Ice Axe: alnk.to/2uFybE9
Micro Spikes: amzn.to/46Y6kOm or alnk.to/7fo0FF7
@fearfeasog 2 ай бұрын
Yes on the cold tips video! Would love.
@user-zj4cb6po5u 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@watch-Dominion-2018 2 ай бұрын
1. Wear an oilskin jacket such as a Driza bone heritage coat 2. Wear hiking sandals or go barefoot 3. Carry a tarp and rope for a dry communal outdoor space or to shield your tent 4. Make a fire at the end of the day and string up a rope to hang wet clothes next to it
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
That jacket looks like it weighs 3 pounds all by itself!
@watch-Dominion-2018 2 ай бұрын
@@eliseott best jacket in existence tho, you'll never be wet or cold no matter weeks of rain
@greenbug1966 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your helpful knowledge 😀!!!!!
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@olddudeonthetrail72 2 ай бұрын
I pack extra socks. But I hasten to add another sucky aspect to backpacking: Having wet extra socks, while your other socks are still wet, sucks.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
Hahah that's true!!
@danielsingh9415 2 ай бұрын
Bring a couple of bread bags to protect ur dry socks in wet shoes or instead buy waterproof socks $$$$...oh I didn't get to the end of ur vid about the bread b4 posting 😝
@runningpdf 2 ай бұрын
girl 😭 you doing that river crossing casually with your phone in your pocket and headphones in hahaha, you're badass
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
or stupid 😅 I honestly probably just wasn't worried about my phone and was more concerned about my footing.
@PaulEgges 2 ай бұрын
I agree so much with what you said. A couple of the ones I especially liked: 1. UMBRELLAS ->Yes . For both sun, rain and HAIL (ouch) 2. Trail Runners -> YES. I gave up this last year with keeping my feet dry on some days because of either water crossings or rain. I love how fast trail runners dry out. I do go with three pairs of of socks, but am thinking of dropping one pair. I've only carried microspikes once and was glad I had them. I don't really think they were necessary, but I did put them on for one section. I've never carried an ice axe, but I have not been in conditions where it was really warranted. (Okay last year in the Winds it would have been nice to have). I've done the Nalgene bottle trick years ago. Since I no longer carry a nalgene bottle or a stove it is no longer an option for me. One thing I find which seems like it wouldn't work (and seems a bit gross) is to put my wet socks (rung out of course) inside my sleeping bag. At least in Colorado with the high altitude and low humidity my socks seem to dry out pretty well over night INSIDE my sleeping bag. For crossings I've tried neoprene booties, but have now decided they are more trouble than they are worth. YMMV. My feet seem to tolerate hiking in them all day with my shoes completely soaked. Everyone is different.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
Awesome!! Yes LOVE my umbrella! And I fluctuate between two and three pairs of socks depending on the trip. If I have three I usually reserve one to only wear at night so I always have a dry pair. It's kind of rare you need an axe but when and if you do it's so good to have! I've never tried wet stuff in the sleeping bag, but I've put it under (sleeping on top of clothes) and that also seems to work well! Gets dried out with your body heat (thanks for the reminder on that one)! I've never tried the neoprene booties although I've been toying with getting some for flyfishing. I'll have to make an update if I follow through on that. Thanks for watching!
@davidphillipich 2 ай бұрын
Cold sucks, wet sucks .. yet we embrace the suck. Cold + wet is some bullshit tho. Currently zeroing in Gatlinburg to avoid exactly that, so my tip is to get to town and eat pizza in bed like kings and queens.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
I have totally bailed into town after my fair share of bad weather. It's a nice reward after a long slog. Enjoy!!
@TheRealAlanStephens 2 ай бұрын
Just finished backpacking in Dolly Sods. Rained the whole time except for 5 hours prior to departure, windy 20-30 mph with +55mph gusts and temps to 32F at night. I can deal with any one of those but all 3 was a challenge. I learned quite a bit and feel if I can get threw that then I can handle most things.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
DANG! sounds like an adventure!! All 3 sounds miserable. It's kinda fun when you come out on the other side and realize you are tougher than you thought.
@angelapeterson2413 2 ай бұрын
I love a good subtle reference, April 25th, lol
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
Hehe I’m glad someone caught that
@jakeva9802 2 ай бұрын
I don’t get it
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
@@jakeva9802 miss congeniality!
@PaulEgges 2 ай бұрын
I didn't either.@@jakeva9802 .
@jakeva9802 2 ай бұрын
@@eliseott still dont but its ok. Must be some inside joke.
@dianesoini 2 ай бұрын
I had bad blisters in the Winds and wanted to keep them dry so they would heal, and for those extra long wet water crossings I took my socks off and my insoles out, crossed the creek wearing my shoes, then on the other side I squeezed as much water out of my shoes as I could and put my dry insoles and socks back on. I was surprised how effective this was.
@PaulEgges 2 ай бұрын
Interesting thought. I never considered taking out the insoles before a crossing. I guess for time reasons, I probably wouldn't do it. Still it is a good idea.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
This is a great idea! Probably takes a bit of extra time but probably worth it it sounds like. I do sometimes take my shoes off completely on more mellow crossings and that's always nice despite how long it takes haha.
@orion7741 2 ай бұрын
great video, one correction though. about camp location in regards to warm Vs. cold areas. lower elevation camps are actually colder because warm air rises and causes the cool air to settle into the lower elevation areas. Higher elevation areas are more exposed and at times windy, so that also makes them a cold camp, but the best place to camp and warm area to camp in is inbetween the two. so basically, dont camp in valleys or at the base of mountains or hills and dont camp near peaks or mountain tops. find somewhere suitable between the two, in the trees if possible.
@eliseott 2 ай бұрын
I see what you mean! Helpful clarification, I meant basically if you are going to be going between say 8,000 ft and 12,000 ft, camping closer to 8,000 is going to be substantially warmer. Terrain features definitely play a role in that too.