What goes into a backpacker's backpack?

Рет қаралды 6,871

15 жыл бұрын

I shot this for a friend who asked what I packed when I went backpacking. This was filmed after I came out of Glacier National Park, Montana in July of 2009 and should give you a pretty good idea of what and how I pack, focusing primarily on weight, volume and essential vs non-essential. I also talk briefly about the different types of gear that I bring. Backpackers can be a finicky bunch when it comes to weight and I'll be the first to admit that I tend to pack heavy (went it at 41lbs and came out at 37) but I'm a bigger guy and don't really have a problem lugging around the extra weight.

Пікірлер: 16

@goldenscales 13 жыл бұрын

I am amazed you carry all that. I sat shaking my head in wonder. You should do a vid on how you manage to pack all of that into your backpack. You got my admiration, dude. Well done!

@HBC258 13 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks for the info. Glad to finally see someone pack a handgun besides me. lol

@random-videos 13 жыл бұрын

I like your set up!

@afterthefox7 13 жыл бұрын

very good video,too short though but, hurray for the big guys!!

@andrewsheldonreeves 12 жыл бұрын

@shanesworld I also carry a gun on my trecks. Not because I want to use it but because a just having a gun and that level of responcibility makes me more aware of my surroundings. My 10 22 loaded with 25 round mag weighs only 5 pounds. I also carry a Cold Steel Kukri Magnum Machete because these days I find myself off trail often bushwacking. My favorite groundpad is the Thermarest Solar Ridge Rest Large. Weighs like a feather 1 lb, Bulky/has to be strapped to my ext. frame but very comfy.

@williamanthony25 12 жыл бұрын

lot of really cool ideas in these comments.

@EvanThomas 14 жыл бұрын

great video, how did you learn to use all this gear/ learn to backpack?

@andrewsheldonreeves 12 жыл бұрын

instead of waterproof matches recycle a vitimin container and store 3 disposable lighters and some cotten in it. Wrap the bottle with duct tape. The duct tape will burn. The cotten balls have multible uses. Your ligters will stay dry in the container and float. Add some olive oil to your kit and you can make a lamp with the cotten balls that will burn for 20 minites on a tablespoon of olive oil.

@bostonhoover 13 жыл бұрын

@shanesworld were these experiences with animals or people? I really enjoyed your video which helped me pack.

@ThaiEgho 14 жыл бұрын

mmm okay makes sense, still what gun do u use? and what kinda ammo?

@mrsparex 15 жыл бұрын

Interesting,

@ThaiEgho 14 жыл бұрын

what kinda gun do you carry? Do you bring extra ammo? Dont you bring like a shotgun with bearbags or such?

@Subvert1024 13 жыл бұрын

@1946hiker A gun is always a good thing to have everywhere. Why do you hate fire arms?

@r2Kd0ugernaut 13 жыл бұрын

@1946hiker better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it...

@RyDawg084 15 жыл бұрын

That looks like a good 50 pounds

@1946hiker 13 жыл бұрын

Do you realize guns are NOT allowed in any national park? In fact guns are not a good idea at all anywhere. I have been backpacking for over 15 years and have never felt a need for a gun. The rest of the things you pack are fine. There is also MaryJane's Organic Freeze dried foods. Good without all the preservatives.