Put petroleum jelly/Vaseline on the dry lint in the zip lock, mix it up, and it’ll stay lit for 10 minutes. I used 100% cotton balls and Vaseline soaked and one cotton ball will stay lit for 10 minutes. Hope that helps.

I'd add: 1) Lightweight overhead shelter item like a synthetic tarp or painter's plastic/tyvek 2) Compass & topo, trail, & aerial maps. 3) visual, auditory, and digital signalling devices.

Thank you, finally a simple, uncomplicated, common sense video.

Thanks a lot I will do my very first hike at the age of nearly 40. This is very useful. 👍🏻

Very informative thanks..I like the idea of having dry towels waiting for your return

I can honestly say I’ve never had “that hike” before, but I owe it to learning the right way in Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Civil Air Patrol in the ‘70s and early ‘80s as a kid/teen. Living in Maine helps a lot too. Although, the flip side to this is taking too much stuff. Now that I am guilty of. A lot, even though I know better. This is a great video though. You did a great job of putting this together.

Great video with lots of information. I'm definitely going to get prepared in advance for my next hike. I finally got wool hiking socks from a hiking store in Gatlinburg. They feel great and even in warm weather , they perform. Only big thing is I need to upgrade my hiking shoes.

Luv this video. Straight to the point, not long and drawn out. Perfect presentation

Great advice especially for new hikers just getting started.

Pack back. Love it great vid

Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this very informative video. You did a great job. All the best to you and your family. Stay healthy. 🤗

Okay!!! 👍 Thank you!

The Sportlite 25 is my favorite for day hikes. it’s so comfortable, lightweight and so many pockets but it has a more supportive hipbelt with pockets that fit my iPhone 13… I love it. I tried the hike lite but found the Sportlite more comfy with weight. It doesn’t come with a rain cover though.

I have found having a roll of duct tape can be very useful for many “emergency repairs”.

Thank you for leaving those slips of the tongue in the video. It shows you're real and raw. 😄

Great video, think I'll be sure and pack a small first aid kit next time I'm out. Couple of things I'd add to your list. Waterproof trousers are a must hiking here in Scotland, no point having a waterproof jacket if it's just running down to your legs...and a compass. 👍

The only reason I got the larger Skimmer was because of the space for larger water bladders and I want more water on my hikes than most people.

Good and simple video

Very helpful!

Great information. I am a first time hiker and will use your video to load up my Costco water Blatter back pack.

Great practical video, Thanks!

Really good video Larry! Lot of great info!

ace bandage is critical...twist your ankle and you have nothing to compress it so you can walk, you are screwed. I carry an ankle brace--even better.

Blue Ridge Guy Glad to know I am not the only one using zip lock bags.

Very good. Thanks.

Good information thank you 👍

Nice video. Osprey Daylite is a disappointment with its poor water bottle pockets. I would choose a larger Osprey that would be more versatile and still cinch down. Look for at least one larger "bandana" and or one that is orange and can be used for signalling. Go with the rechargeable headlamp and/or one with extra batteries. For a knife, I like the Kershaw Leek or Blur and/or a Mora. Need to get a thermal jacket. Will checkout that one. I prefer down but it won't be warm if it gets wet. I like the Frog Tog jacket or poncho. If you get a pack with a stuff pocket it will work nicely. Life Straws are good, but I prefer the Grayl Geopress that can be used as a water bottle as well as a purifier. For the First Aid Kit, consider I like a SWAT T Tourniquet. It is small and lite and like a large rubber band. Would work with a child and dog, too. Duct tape can be used as a Bandage with cotton bandanas, etc. When picking clothes avoid cotton. Other items... wool beanie hat, sun screen, sun glasses, extra socks, mylar emergency blanket, cordage, duct tape... keep those lighters in zip locks. Love your tip of keeping cold water in the vehicle and an extra pair of clothes, etc. for when you get back.

Thank you for your video, lots of good info. Regarding footwear; I live in Southern California (warm all the time) and day hike often, I wear SANDALS! Not hiking boots! All kinds of terrain, up to 14 mile , 8 hour hikes with lots of elevation carrying a light day pack. You don't have to wear boots or even shoes. I wear Luna, mono winged edition.

Amazing channel!

thanks for the helpful tips

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Wonderful job , Thank You very much. Just subbed, 😎👍

Nice job!

Very good, thank you very much

Did you ever do a video on building your own first aid kit? I only do day hikes and a lot of the pre built kits seem to have way more than I would need.

Great ideas.. Query.. Why does it rain so much in your area? Is there a specific reason for that? Topography V clouds? Local weather systems, etc?. Just curious.

great video

What!? You dont have a fondue pot?!

I noticed you didn't pack any emergency shelter items or blankets. Since you have a lot of experience, have you come to the conclusion it's overkill to pack that? I'm a pretty new hiker, should I still pack it? (Just moved to CA)

Getting “schweaty” is the worst haha

Good gear Don't forget an extra pair of socks

What are your thoughts on using a lumbar pack for a day hike

Great video! What are the chances of running into a bear while hiking, should you carry bear spray in Blue Ridge Mountains?

map and compass

A Urban Hiker watched this video.

What type of weapon do you carry?? Do you go by your self ??

Common sense goes a long way.

Chaffing is the worst! No thanks!

Too much useless stuff in this video. First you got to prepare, check weather, get there early and research the trail where you hike.30 - 40 liter backpack is optimal you wont need bigger you will have empty space and less than 30 liter you wont have space and you can overload it and it can rip easy. Water is essential, take at least 1.5 Liters to 2.5 Liters, you don't want too much weight adding up because more weight will make you sweat more and lose more water, you can take a water filter for a piece of mind but you will rarely use it. From snacks you will need around 2 snickers bars or some other type and eat them where you think you will need more energy to hike to boost you up for example on steep climbs, also i usually start the hike with eating a bar. From gear you will need raincoat and puffy jacket or waterproof temperature regulating jackets, puffy jackets are my favorite they regulate temperature very well when you stop for a break or go downhill. You wont need a knife just precut your food for the day because you wont use a knife for anything else. From items always bring sunscreen with you because you will get sunburns, there is a lot of exposure on the sun on hikes, small towel or bandana for sweating issues and some toilet paper or wet wipes and thats all the essentials everything else is just a plus. Just want to point out that you are going on a Hike not Survival a lot of these videos on youtube talk about getting survival gear just in case but the reality is you wont know how to use the gear even if you get in situation like that for example the med kit is useless if you don't know how to secure displaced or broken leg or some other injury, best thing is to get to a place with service and get help if you try to fix the injury yourself and play doctor chances are you will make the injury worse and endanger the person that need help.