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you gained a subscriber when you said “head cape” 😂

Lots of emergency rescues of unprepared day hikers here too. To keep ticks out, socks should go over the cuffs of your pants, as ticks only climb up. I recommend carrying a sheet of polycryo in addition to the emergency bivy. Also you should always carry a compass, at least a mini one.

Bought my son the Osprey Jet 18 and for myself an Osprey Talon 22 this week. Going to go on a day hike tomorrow. After adding what you recommended, short of the down jacket since we are 85+ F, we are at 4 lbs and 6.5 lbs. That is weight before water bottles being filled, but includes food. Going to be a big difference from my 20 pound bag I've carried all Summer. Just want to say thanks again. Since finding your channel back in the Spring, I've learned a lot and it has changed my mind on backpacking. The right gear and weight are the biggest factors in making it fun for me. Got me off the couch and I have lost 20 lbs this Summer! More importantly though, all of the memories being made with my son.

I have a bigger daypack that I got on sale. I do like it for packing layers. I do feel awkward walking in easy hikes with it. Everyone I see have a regular backpack and smaller. My pack came with a bladder.

Great tips! Thanks so much! Never knew that many people got rescued. Crazy!

I'm a paddler but starting to get into hiking. Channel is awesome! Learning lots. subed!

Great advice. Thanks for the tips.

Would add a buff, fire starter, bug spray, compass and map. If the bugs are real bad, a bug net too.

Great video, the only thing I would add is, I always carry a tourniquet in my bag, they have saved many lives, and you never know what you’re gonna run into

I like how that cape works. I have the OR one with snaps, not an easy transition.

I have a camelbak milspec water bladder and have had no leaks or issues with it as it is durable and goes really well on day hikes

Very smart video 👍 I use the osprey hikelite 26 as a day pack, lots of similar features but often when I use it I end up packing family stuff also for my wife and kid. (Extra water and extra clothes) Even solo I don’t find it too bulky. Sure hope you pick up those keys from the ground before you headed back on trail ;)

Your video did enrich my knowledge in a day of hiking to prepare, thankyou!

Loved the sunrunner hat, have the pocket cap from OR myself but when the sun is high my neck gets a bit too much sun...maybe try out that one! Great as always and an inspiration for me as a new tuber, your production is always professional!

Hahaha so cute "it's kinda like a head cape". Good to see you so excited about your gear. :)

People can pack what they want. But I think a tourniquet, flex splint and some duct tape on a credit card is necessary for me.

I recently got the EVOC "CC 3L Race" backpack which i think is a *really* good option for "fast and light" dayhikes. The main compartment is 3 liters, and contains a 2L waterbladder. This leaves a whole liter of capacity for snacks, and maybe a "steripen" or "sawyer squeeze". I also store band-aids and disinfectant in a mesh pocket inside the main compartment. It also have a pocket on the shoulder strap that is perfect for a flashlight, and the hipbelt pockets are perfect size for my ecig and Garmin "eTrex 32x" GPS. An outside pocket have room for a sit pad, and the mesh pocket can fit either a rainponcho or the Arcteryx "Incendo SL" jacket. Lastly, a zippered pocket have room for map and compass, my phone, and some other small items.

Great video! Cool stuff! This video is very helpful! Thank you.

Great video. Seeing day walkers (as I call them) out on trail, unprepared drives me nuts! Lol! Carrying a pack with some essential items can absolutely save your life!

Applaud applaud 👏 well done. In agreement. Good job.

Wow this guy’s Canadian accent is thicc!!! I’m from Detroit so familiar with Windsor, Ontario but this is at another level. Great information though! I added some of these items to me REI shopping cart. Thx!!

The Canadian accent is amazing.

Good stuff, but the toilet paper was a light bulb to me! Lol. Never won’t have it again…

Light weight gloves don't like cold hands on a mountain with wind, but I'm in alaska it's always cold.

In Australia, we need to add a snake bandage too!

Hangry on the trail, lol. Snacks, but no small lunch?

Sweet video. I started to rock a head cape. Anything people typically bring that you think is unnecessary?

Overdose on Metamucil lol 😂😂

Curious whyyou are wearing compression socks?

I wish I lived somewhere like that. I long for mountains and wilderness. I live in a small village in Norfolk UK. Flat fields and beaches all around

You should hike with a slower runner so you don’t need the bear spray.

How are you? Justin please add a compass & map. If all that technology fails a map & compass never runs out of power. Also carry a fire lighter of some sort. If you fell & got injured, fire to signal, warmth, protection... so on. Loving the super hero hat. I wouldn’t mind one of them myself. Also I knew the jacket would make it in there somewhere 😉

I had this pack but returned it as it rubbed when just wearing a T-shirt probably because of frame and vent back. Also if it’s filled up the top flopped when I walked and became really annoying.

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I have heard that Osprey hydration reservoirs have a bad plastic taste that is nearly impossible to get rid of. Has this been a problem for you?

So this is one long promotional video.

I leave my wallet and keys locked in my car glove compartment. I only take my ID and main car key, which I pin to a pocket of my pants, so the only way to loose them both is to lose my pants.

Curious on thoughts of Nemo Tensor vs S2S Ether? I can't decide and with COVID can't test em out in store. :( Just looking for most comfortable!

A head cape 🤣. Ya keep telling yourself that. Useful? Yes. Cool? That’s a hard NO.

What, no lighter or fire starting material???

Are you Canadian by chance.... eh?

Do you not carry any trail snacks?

Good deal bud, FYI u need to hook up with my boy "MartyupNorth". Loving the channel very good info. Take care Bud..

what is considered a day hike?

Dude really, how about a simple lighter, a compass and a signal mirror. Other than that i like your pack. I'm a little critical, sorry i'm a 55yr old Eagle Scout.

Neck cape? 😂

Bro tell me you are not keeping a chocolate bar in your pocket. That stuff gotta be liquid by time you pull it out

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