Since making this video, I've completed my Wilderness First Aid Certification and have updated my backpacking first aid kit. Here are all the details on what I now include in my first aid kit for each of the trips I go on out in the backcountry: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNGUedeJ3rHTlJs.html

@@TheHungryHiker fantastic kit!

Thank you! 😀

Thank you! 😀

Yes!!! I love my hydration bladder and was definitely one of the small few who used one while thru-hiking the PCT. I especially loved the convenience of adding an adapter to my tube so I don't have to take my bladder out each time I need to refill my water. You might want to check into the Four Seasons Hydration Kit by Osprey if you're looking to use a hydration bladder during the winter months. Otherwise, use a Nalgene bottle and make sure to pack it upside down so the water doesn't freeze at the top near the opening. Good luck!

@@odys3803 The blowing in the tube to empty it thing doesn't always work

@@odys3803 For me it mostly doesn't work when temps are close to or below zero. Also seems to be more of an issue when the bladder is fuller rather than closer to empty.

@@odys3803 I've tried that as well. I generally don't like carrying smart water bottles, nalgenes or other cannister type drink bottles...too many years in the military having to reach behind me while on the move for a 1 or 2 quart canteen that never seemed to be quite in reach. Back then we had the bladder 5 quart canteens for bulk carry. When Camelbaks came along...and the various contraptions that would turn your GI 1 or 2 quart canteens into a type of Camelbak, with a hose..anyways, we thought those were the best idea ever for hydrating. I still carry a 1 quart plastic bottle on the side of the Osprey, but its for mixed drinks ( usually ) or if filled with water, a sort of "reserve" for when I drink the Camelbak dry between water sources.

Good idea! I've lost my key once. Thankfully it was returned to me and it was an absolute miracle. Losing my car keys on a hike is a huge fear of mine. I love the built on clip inside my fanny pack that provides great key storage while out on trail. :)

@@TheHungryHiker For a few dollars, find a spot under your vehicle to mount a magnetic key holder. Impossible to not have access to your vehicle, in every instance.

Great idea!!

Yay! Thanks for watching! 😀

Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for watching!

I like the convenience of a hydration reservoir as well. They can pretty heavy though, but for day hiking they are the absolute best.

That ankle brace saved my BUTT when thru-hiking the PCT in Washington.Now I never hike without one.

Otherwise kinesiology tape or the self sticking bandage is great too.

@@sara_387 Yeah, and that's good for an ankle or knee, etc. bit more versatile for the weight

The hip belt pockets are one of my favorite features on this pack. So incredibly convenient!!

Glad this video was helpful. Enjoy your new pack!

Thank you! Salami, cheese and crackers are my favorite non-cook meal on trail! 😀

Great suggestion!

Glad you enjoyed the video!

I'm right there with you. It's a constant struggle for me too.

Glad you liked it!

Thanks for watching! 😀

Glad you enjoyed this one and found it useful. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! From all of my adventuring and training with The Mountaineers over the years, I've learned that there's no such thing as being over prepared. I always prepare and pack for the worse case scenario. Besides, the extra weight on the day hikes makes for great training for backpacking season.

@@TheHungryHiker you are so right on that.

Since making this video, the weight for my camera/filming gear has increased quite a bit. Here's an update to this video (for this year, 2021): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fceFYMxixL23aWw.html

Nice!

Thanks for watching!

I am the QUEEN of overpacking! With each long-distance hike I do, I tend to carry less and less. The trick with day hiking is to use a smaller pack. It makes it really hard to overpack. If I use a bigger pack, I'm too tempted to fill it with stuff I don't need.

@@TheHungryHiker that's what has happened to him! last time he went camping he took a huge bag and was able to fit an actual hammock! :P

Yay! Glad you enjoyed this one and found it to be useful. Be sure to see my updated version of this video for this year (2021): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fceFYMxixL23aWw.html

Awesome! Glad you found this one helpful.

Thanks Cory!!!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you!

Awesome! Glad you found this one helpful. Thanks for checking out my video.

Thank you so much!

Maybe it’s just me, but I thought all Osprey Packs were fancy. Which one do you have?

Thanks! Even though this is an older video. I still use and love the Osprey Tempest 20 for my warm weather day hikes!! Enjoy your new pack!

Thanks!

I keep a 36 inch sam splint in my pack aswell it can be folded up and be less than an inch thick along with the rest of my trauma gear. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

Great question! Looks like Osprey just released a newer version of the Tempest 20. It's all black and super sleek looking. My pack size is S/M, but it doesn't look like that size is being offered yet. Only the XS/S or the M/L is listed on the website. I think your best bet is to measure your torso and use the Osprey Size & Fit guide that's located on the product page. Hope that helps!

@@TheHungryHiker will do! thank you so much!

Awesome! Glad this one was helpful.

I love my butt pad and bring with me on all of my day hikes. So much better than sitting directly on the dirt when taking a break.

I make the videos I wish I had access to when I first started hiking. I’d want ALL the details so I make sure to GIVE ALL the details. 😀

@@TheHungryHiker its always good to start from somewhere kathleen. Keep going…keep hiking

Thanks!

Yup! Fits like a glove!

Here you go! Sawyer Fast Fill Hydration Pack Adapter Kit amzn.to/33BbbWy

@@TheHungryHiker thank you so much!

Maybe for car camping, but that sounds pretty heavy for hiking and backpacking.

On the PCT, I used the Arc'teryx Women's Norvan Jacket as my rain jacket and loved it. It's super light and kept me really dry. I think it weighs 3.9 ounces. I didn't use rain pants on the PCT, just leggings whenever it was really cold along with a pair of waterproof gaiters.I have no idea how many days it rained on the PCT, but most of our rain days were in Washington. For a complete breakdown of how I planned my PCT thru-hikes and the gear I used for both of my hikes, visit this link on my blog: www.kathleenlovesyoga.com/pacific-crest-trail-hiking-tips/ Let me know if you have any other questions!

@@TheHungryHiker Thank You So Much!!!!

Adambiker58 You bet!

I never used to use hiking poles until my first thru-hike o the PCT in 2018. They came highly recommended by another thru-hiker. As for these particular poles, I did a fair amount of research before I purchased them. I started with the collapsible, lightweight trekking poles and they snapped in half on my first big fall in the Sierra. These are MUCH sturdier. I love them!

I don't carry bear spray on my hikes and that's a personal choice. The areas I go for day hikes aren't known for bear sightings. The thing with bears is you don't want to surprise them (you want to make noise), you want to give them their space (don't approach them) and at least in this area bears usually don't want anything to do with hikers. So looking big with my trekking poles and making noise is sufficient. If I'm traveling in a place that requires safe food storage like bear canisters or an ursack, I will happily obliged and follow the rules, but I still choose not to carry bear spray. If I were hiking in grizzly country, I'd probably have a different answer. :)

I always believe in being prepared for the worst case scenario.

@@TheHungryHiker so happy i found your channel

@@michaelbrown8441 Thanks!!

A quick look in the video description and you'll find all of the links for the products I mention in this video. In case you missed it, I think this is the link you're looking for: Hydration Pack Adapter amzn.to/33BbbWy

@@TheHungryHiker Thanks! Found it after I sent the message - what usually happens when I get excited! Lol!

Sweet!! Glad you were able to find what you were looking for. 😀

Here was my day hiking gear list, with the weight for each item and total pack weight: lighterpack.com/r/8t5v9f

Low key, how do you figure? There's no Subaru in this video. This video is about my day hiking pack and the gear I bring with me. Are you sure you watched the video?

Just a joke- bc you showed your car keys, and I wouldn't expect anything but a Subaru key to be pulled out.

Weird, but okay.

A poop kit, whether you're day hiking or backpacking is essential. I added a Kula cloth to my poop kit since making this video and really like it!

Tell me about it! Hiking videos and videos featuring hiking gear always make me want to go hiking. I literally cry while watching some of the PCT vlogs because I want to get back out there so bad.

The Hungry Hiker have you done the wonderland trail? Wife and I did it about 10 years ago. Amazing experience.

@@OneFootOfftheGrid Funny that you mentioned The Wonderland Trail. I haven't posted it publicly yet, but I'll be hiking The Wonderland Trail in July. I'm training for it now!

The Hungry Hiker so excited for you.

OMG!! I’m beyond excited. I can’t wait!!!!

Unfortunately I didn't weigh my day pack setup for last year, BUT I plan on doing another one of these videos for this year and will be sure to include the weight. I've swapped out some of my gear and even how I set up my first aid kit and repair bag.

Yes, I’m saying you should ALWAYS pack out your used TP. You still need a trowel to dig a hole for your poop. Might as well make it ultralight.

@@TheHungryHiker I honestly didn't know that was a thing, but thank you for your response. I'm just now getting into backpacking, so I'll keep that in mind 🙏

Here’s a post I wrote that you might find helpful: How to Poop Responsibly Outdoors www.the-hungry-hiker.com/2019/07/09/how-to-poop-responsibly-outdoors/

@@TheHungryHiker I read it. In the Leave No Trace article linked to in your blog post ("Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly") , it says to either thoroughly bury TP in a cat hole, or pack it out. So that is acceptable? I've always been sure to go WAY off the beaten trail and make sure it's completely covered, with dirt and big rocks if I can find them. I mean no offense or disrespect.

Think of it this way. When you bury TP, there’s still the chance that animals will dig it up. Yes you can bury used TP, but it’s really best practice to pack out the TP and throw it away in the trash once you get into town. I’ve seen enough used TP left behind at tentsites to convince me why it’s a good idea to just pack it out.

Thanks for the feedback. I recently was able to invest in an external microphone for my new camera so my new videos will be improved with better video and audio. 😀

@@TheHungryHiker honestly it's probably because i'm older and can't do two things at once. LOL Keep making your awesome videos.

Don’t be so down on yourself. I’m terrible at multitasking!! I’m also easily distracted. 😂

Tablets? Are you referring to my first aid kit? If so, this is the same first aid kit that I bring with me hiking and for multiple day backpacking trips. I always try to be prepared for worse case scenario when traveling in the backcountry. If you're interested, I made an updated video last year (2021) for what I carry with me on my day hikes, if you'd like a more current look on the day hiking gear I carry: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fceFYMxixL23aWw.html

@@TheHungryHiker Understand. But the quantity can be trimmed down considerably for day hikes.

It can, but for simplicity’s sake, I keep my kit as-is for both hiking and backpacking.

What I find hilarious is that you have to “announce” that you’re unsubscribing from my channel. Who cares? Don’t like my content? Cool! Plenty of other KZfaq Channels out there for you to watch. 😂

@@TheHungryHiker "This isn't an airport, no need to announce your departure." Is this the point you were trying to make? I thought I'd kindly let you know why I unsubscribed. Thanks for making me feel better about it.

@@johnmcgowan2348 Hahaha! You were "kindly" letting me know why you unsubscribed from my channel? The thing is, I NEVER asked for your unsolicited feedback. I don't care why you unsubscribed. If you don't vibe with or like the content I create, no big deal. Move on. There are so many other creators here on KZfaq who's content you might actually enjoy. No need to announce yourself for unsubscribing from a KZfaq Channel. Super silly if you ask me.. In fact, why are you still here? I thought you "unsubscribed"? Obviously my content has made some sort of impression on you for you to still want to still be here and comment on my videos.I do appreciate the engagement you've brought to my channel though by commenting on my video. The algorithm loves that, even if you don't. :)

This is why I carry all this “crap” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i52enrekmpmtcWw.html The better prepared you are, the more fun and safe time you’ll have outdoors.

Glad it was helpful!