My Gear For A Day Hike
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2020
- 00:21 Pack (REI Flash 22)
02:26 Rain Gear/Shelter (MLD Poncho Tarp)
02:52 Electronics
03:40 Stuff Sack
03:49 Food
04:14 Puffy Coat (In Video: Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer)
04:29 Water
05:05 Easy Access Essentials
05:46 Trekking Poles (Black Diamond Alpine Ergo Cork)
05:59 Neck Knife
06:23 Camera and Peak Design Camera Clip
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Let me say that you don’t have to have expensive gear for a day hike! This is just what I have because my mindset is in the long-distance hiking zone. As long as you’ve covered the 10 Essentials of Hiking, just get out and have fun :) Nothin’ has to be fancy about it!
Hi I am new at this buy why are those trekking poles so expensive?
Take me on a big hike!
@@LegionTacticoolCutlery REI seems to carry branded poles, starting below $50/pair, but you can also buy some simple (and heavier) poles for less than $20/pair in supermarkets.
@@LegionTacticoolCutlery I have a pair of Foxelli Carbon/Cork trekking polls and they're pretty decent for about $60 on Amazon
Question i see you see sawyer wayer filter, is it more or less than a better choice than the life straw?
I always take a couple of grocery bags for picking up any trash that might be on the trail.
I just moved to Washington state from a sprawling metropolis that I grew up in. I've been wanting to get out in nature for months now! Of course I also did not want to end up lost and dead! Because of this channel I'm going on my first solo overnight camping trip at a capground this weekend! I'm keeping it simple, just hanging out for a night, not even going to hike just meditate and hang out around a campfire. Next time I'll camp for 2 nights. Then I'll find an easy hike and do a hike & camp for 1 night, then 2. I AM SO EXCITED! Thank you for this excellent channel!
dixie, i love the way you talk to both experienced hikers and newbies.
there's no shame in being a newbie, ever.
i cannot stress enough how important the bits of emergency essentials are, even for a day hike. i live in a place where people from away often end up calling 911 because they simply didn't bring a headlamp, or enough water, or a map.
it's extra weight, but i also carry a full first aid kit that would support two people two days (including CPR mask) and in winter a bivvy sack. i don't usually need these things, but that ONE TIME your day hike goes bad, it could go very bad. or someone else's day hike. you think it's never going to happen to you, but that two hour hike occasionally turns into a twelve hour ordeal.
my kit also includes pads and tampons, because women sometimes need them and also because they're good for both firestarter and wound dressing.
oh! in winter my kit often includes a spare pair of dry socks, even for day hikes. people might make fun of you sometimes for carrying too big a pack for a day trip, but once they need to borrow those dry socks because their foot went through some ice, they are done laughing at you for that. forever.
A very good day-hike list. It clearly reflects what you learned with your multiple long hikes. I did a course with the Colorado Mountain Club when I first got to Colorado many years ago and since then I always carry WAY more safety stuff than your average hiker. All the stuff you mentioned, plus "space" blanket, candles, lighter & matches, etc. I go out expecting a lovely day-hike and prepared for a nasty overnight with a broken ankle while waiting for rescue. And rain jacket *and* pants. I've literally started a hike at 9000 feet in 85F sunshine and arrived back to the car a few hours later in 50F rain/hail. In early July. And now that I finally have one of your neck knives, why would I *not* take it on my hikes? Boulder county has lots of hungry mountain lions! :)
Good info. Confirmed what I take and sometimes I feel like I’m over packing because other people I go with often don’t even have the 10 essentials. I learned I hard way about that! Never again!
You will never catch me out hiking without the 10 Essentials ever again - not after what happened to Mitzi Clemons. I rather have the extra 3lbs on me than not, kinda like insurance.
Amys The-Wise-One yeah I got lost on a local hike in the summer and didn’t have a headlamp or battery bank. It was getting dark and I almost had no charge on my phone. I also had forgotten my trekking poles. I ended up bushwhacking and I tripped on vegetation, fell forward and landed on my thumb and tore the ligaments. I had to have surgery on it! Luckily my neighbors were able to come get me because I was pretty far away from my car when I finally emerged from the woods!
@@livinglike_lisa7954 When the hubs can join me for hiking I pack his ruck too. He looks at others out hiking and usually asks, is this really necessary? And my normal reply is, It's Insurance for a worst case scenario. I even have a repelling rope in my pack bc I needed one and didn't have it for a non-emergency rescue I came across. That's worth an 8 oz instead of a pulled back muscle. ☹️
Amys The-Wise-One are you from England?
I like a compass, no batteries needed. For the small extra weight, some peace of mind. Many thanks from Canada,
I just picked this exact same pack up for my hiking adventures along Hadrians wall this summer. So glad I got to see your opinion.
this was suuuuper helpful! i am planning on going on several day hikes during my next vacation and this will help me A LOT!
Love this new video!!! Thanks for the info! The camera mount is awesome.
Another great video. Fun and informative. 👍. Especially like the Homemade Wanderlust logo lit up by the stove at the beginning. So creative! 👌👏🏼
Excellent lesson. The ponch is an outstanding idea. Besure to have 50' of strong cord with it. I first backpacked on the AT in 1965 as a Boy Scout. Now, I watch vloggers. It is fun to see the adventures through young eyes.
I suggest that you upgrade the emergency blanket to an SOL Heatsheet. They are bigger, stronger, quieter, and more easily reused than the mylar type blankets. If you are not carrying your cook gear, try a Nalgene bottle and an Olicup(it nests on the bottle). It is all you need to cook and have a hot water bottle. Thanks for giving so much help to the young people starting out. Good Luck, Rick
I absolutely love your videos. Since I started watching your videos my interest in hiking and camping has been rekindled. As a result I plan on doing a multi day section hike of Canada's Great Divide Trail for my 45th birthday in a year.
👏 Have fun on the Great Divide Trail! I hope you managed to do it!
Dixie, so enjoy your hiking videos. Followed your channel since your AT thru hike. Good 2020 to you and yours.
This is very helpful as I'll be doing more day hiking this year. Thanks Dixie :)
Outstanding videos, Dixie! Thank you for providing us with day-hiking advice! Until I get "geared up" for a thru-hike (some day, lol), it's so good to get expert advice for smaller hikes! Yay!
Thanks for your efforts, I always enjoy listening to you
Logo placement, as usual-on point. Love it! Great info!
Very logically thought process to what and why you carry these items, everything makes perfect sense to me, nice job.
Ahhh the camera clip! Perfect! Thank you for another great info video!!
Nice sensible load out Dixie, I use a foam sit mat to form cushion to a silnylon backpack and use on my breaks especially when it’s cold and wet. Keep up the great content!
I have the rei flash 22 and had to sew a dart in the cup holder elastic so the water bottles wouldn’t fall out. Works ok now.
I never knew the foam pad was removable so I’ve been carrying a separate ensolite!!! Learn everyday!🐿. I added reflective tape too because it Montana winter days are short. I add orange if it’s hunting season. I’m on Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails/dirt roads a lot so if visibility is poor I wear a bike vest which is orange and reflective. I carry a SPOT but am upgrading to in Reach soon thanks to your videos!
Hey, Dixie! Very good, informative talk! A little off of your topic, but relevent is what is kept in the vehicle, too. For those situations where things go wonky, or just plain bad, its important that, when you make it back to your vehicle, you've got resources right there to immediately start helping yourself or others in need. My vehicle 'gear' is lots of fluids (water & some kind of Powerade electrolyte replacement), food - trailbars, trail mix, chocolate bars, seasonal fruits, blanket, towels, spare basic ER phone, Big/Full First Aid kit, extra batteries, shelter fixins ( tarp, hammock, light tent), phone numbers of local police/EMS. And a Full change of clothes, down to underwear & shoes...in case of a full-on drenching. Also, its nice to have a change of clothes for getting out of hiked-in duds for when you want to go directly to a late lunch or dinner locally without having to drive all the way home to get cleaned up. Oh, and a small toiletry kit, too.
When I was younger, ppl would remark about all the stuff permanently residing in the back of my Outback.... until I explained why. Then they were like, 'Oh, that makes sooo much sense. That's so smart!' Then they started doing itt to... lol. :)
Anyway, just a thought I had that perhaps ppl might like to know about that aspect of being someone who is perpetually going into the Wilds and wants that peace of mind that comes when you know you've got resources waiting for you back at your car. Especially if you vehicle, while it may only be 7mls away from You...it may be 40mls from nearest town/help.
So, love your channel and keep putting out these concise, informative and fun talks. :)
Great video as always. Love your honest reviews/guidance and your humor.
I've found the Flash 22 is really short on me (6' 2") and can cut up under my arms in a weirdly tight uncomfortable way. It just doesn't have enough strap to it. I've switched to the REI Trail 25, it has a good bit more length to it and I find it really comfortable. Just a heads up for taller people.
Thanks for the videos as always Dixie
I have the same day pack and I love it! It's very comfy and fits a lot of stuff.
Hello Dixie, thank you for sharing this informative video. You are a wealth of great information. All the best to you and your family. 🤗
I am fortunate to have great hiking areas within minutes of my home. Including one right out my back door. I do mostly day hikes during week days. so I usually only take a fanny pack that has a water bottle pocket. for food I just take snacks like cheese sticks and beef sausages. I have a single trekking pole that has a "cane" handle that I use even for short walks. I like the idea of having coffee on the trail so I may include it this spring. For all day hikes I do take a pack and a lunch. Thanks for the video I will be integrating some of your suggestions, especially rain gear.
Love the talk and the comments below. My gear needs an upgrade. Thx!!
Man, I can’t understate how much I love my Flash 22. On top of day hikes, I’m planning on it being a summit bag in my main pack if I want to bag some peaks. Taking a 60l pack up to a summit sucks.
Love my Peak Design camera clip. It's always with me when I hike or travel. Going to Spain for 10 days in March and it will be with me the entire way, either on a pack or on my belt.
That camera clip is awesome! I have to get one of those. As always there are great tips in all of your videos!
They are awesome... Peak Design clips makes it so much easier.
While being educational, these videos have such a happy vibe to them. Right now I can’t hike here in Oregon cause of the fires but these videos are still a little slice of happiness and a view of the outdoors
Awesome stuff! I have a very similar setup and load out for my day hikes 😃 Enjoyed the video 🙌👍
I HAVE THE SAME PACK! I love the side pockets and structured back:) highly recommend
Mountain Hardware makes some great daypacks. I've been using one for more than 10 years and it's still going strong!
woah! that camera clip rocks!
Your Very Gifted at "capturing" Your/Our Adventures... Thanks for Sharing ✨
Nice tips we practically carry the same stuff. We use the 22 L Ozark bag really nice especially for the price. Thanks for sharing!
I'm with you on this one for day hiking
Thanks, Dix. Another great vid.
I'm going to look into that poncho tarp thing! ✌️
This is great! I wondered if I was overkill on my day pack! But I'm almost spot on compared to what you carry!
Yes! All of it plus snacks (yay food), extra batteries for the headlamp, a couple bandaids and then an extra pair of socks in case of wet terrain cause cold wet feet on the way home is not fun haha
right - extra socks have barely any weight and they paid off in my experience more than once.
Awesome dixie. Ive learned so much from you and your videos.
I got the Flash 22 as well! Love that pack!
I have the the Flash 18, but I can the need for the 22.
Hi Daisy
I love your channel and have learned so much from you and the adventures you are on. Thanks for all the information you put out there
I have to hike in rain as I live on the Wet Coast. We just go because if we wait around we could be waiting forever
Keep up the fantastic reviews and adventures
Sheila Vancouver BC🇨🇦
A good video. I think you’ve got a good pack and load out. As a veteran I like to day hike with some old gear. For a day hike I’ve been known to take 782 gear (web belt and Y harness, butt pack, canteen and a couple admin pouches on the web belt ). This distributes the weight between my hips and shoulders and allows my arms and legs full range of motion while allowing me to carry everything for an enjoyable saunter through the woods. If you see someone with that sort of rig they maybe like me; used to the way it feels and it’s relatively economical since I already had it.
Dixie - your awesome and your accent is the bomb. Never change dear. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the tips!
I've been watching you for years, and I'm just now watching this video after buying this bag at rei. My husband and I really only do day hikes, or weekend camping, and this bag is perfect for that.
I read there's a whistle on that backpack but I think it's worth to mention separately. It's the #1 rescue tool.
What if you lose your backpack? What do you have left?
I'm happy to see you are wearing a fixed blade neck knife at least. Most day hikers go out with some flimsy folding knife if any.
Electronics can fail always (even because it gets cold) so depending on them makes no sense at all.
Bring a compass and map always and learn how to use them.
I understand you are all about making video's, taking pictures but these are essentials if you want to make money of your hikes and in no way essentials to stay alive. I agree on the cell phone but turn it off and put it is a waterproof casing and use it when you need it.
Thank you for this info. :) I’m hoping to get out to do some day hiking starting this spring. Even if it’s just Forest Park here in Portland, OR.
Nice camera amount - we have not seen that before. Thanks for the vid!
Definitely have to be prepared for hikes if you wan to do them
Lighting the logo was neat :) It's a small thing, but I really like the zpacks treking pole holsters. Which is a grand name for a couple of bits of shockcord with line locks on them. An inexpensive great idea. Easy to make your own or get them off zpacks. I use them on the daypacks I'm currently using. Even the Sea to summit ultrasil nano. I just loop them on the straps, bottom and middle. Lets me go with two, one or no treking poles, quick and easy. I got a Nero for day hikes (and other day to day things). It's mostly empty, but it's light so that doesn't matter, waterproof. I usually just clip the belt through the top hanging loop to make a sort of arc. And yes "cupholders" and the net front pocket is handy and usually has a couple of apples in it.
Great list for a.day hike!
I love taking my stove and having a cup of coffee on my day hikes. It’s the little things
Just for fun I purchased some MRE heaters to carry in my day pack which work quite well for heating either a meal or water for a hot drink. Just eliminates carrying the butane can.
Agreed!
I tend to take a thermos on a day hike (and sometimes a food flask, if I want stew or dahl and rice) without needing to heat anything up.
I carry a small tea pot on my backpacking trips to make Moroccan mint tea 😂
trekking pals sounds yummy
love that new pack your using
I also have an REI Flash 22 Day Pack and it's just right for day hiking. The gear I haul is almost the same as what you're carrying. I tend to pack with emergency in mind in case I need to spend a night or so outside due to being lost or injured. I don't mind carrying all the extras.
Nice ! Great video
Excellent video!
I carry a kit to repair my knapsack - a sail needle and nylon cord.
You mentioned your cooking kit, do you take along a way to start a fire even if you don't take your stove? And I like to keep a small travel tube of vaseline and cotton balls in my first aid kit to use to start an emergency fire.
If I bring a camera or if rain is possible I will probably bring a shoulder bag (in additiion to my knapsack) for easy access to my camera and accessories, and for my poncho and etc.
I have a water bottle holder that attaches to my belt. I would rather have the weight of the water on my hips and keep the knapsack lighter so I might not have to use the belt on the knapsack.
Instead of food I might bring hard candies as emergency fuel if I find myself walking slowly and feeling low on energy.
I have allergies so I always bring a bunch of kleenex in my back pocket. Instead of those pocket packs of tissues which have a high cost per sneeze , I get puffs brand tissues which are not interwoven and so are easy to separate to grab a bunch of them to bring or to take one off the bunch to use.
I don't put my fluffy jacket in my knapsack, I wear sweaters and sometimes bring an empty knapsack to put them in when I get too hot. I get up early and usually am starting off at the coldest time of day. Occasionally if a cold front is coming through the temperature will drop during the day so I watch out for that. I understand that bringing the fluffy jacket is foolproof - I'm just saying what I do.
Whistle? Emergency cards?
I have the flash22 from a couple years ago. So glad the new model has taller cup holders.
That camera clip mount is a slick idea, wish they would of had one similar years ago...LOL. I as well used to use the original Flash backpack and loved it. But after I finally found a ultra light panel loading backpack I never went back. In the NW area it is often raining and the panel loading style made it real easy to pull out things without getting stuff as wet or muddy and the pack being slightly wider then normal really helped as my shoulders are wide. The panel loading style is not common but I have an old original one made by SixMoonsDesign (Traveler or maybe Starlight) and sadly they are no longer made but I highly recommend keeping an eye out for one as they are a dream to hike and even short term backpack with. I also recommend people be aware of the sunset time and set a "turnaround" time to be sure they don't get out too far. As for safety I would also highly recommend one of the space blanket bivvy sacks over a basic space blanket because it can keep one dry or protect from the cold wind if hurt and having to spend the night out. A basic wool cap is very important as well even when treating one for shock if severely injured.
I LOVE this video, as most of my hikes are day hikes!
My daypack is much less disaster-proof. The terrain here in the Netherlands is just not that dangerous and you're always quite near a road. It's a bit like walking in a large park almost. It's simply very unlikely that anything will happen or that you need to overnight.
I mostly only pack food, water and raingear and that's about it. Tue onoy extra item is a guide book, since I typically walk parts of section hikes on my day hikes. No cooking gear, shelter, etc. My walks almost always go past cafés or restaurants and if I want a hot drink, I buy one.
This all changes when I'm preparing for a section hike, in which case I basically have a large pack with my hiking gear, food and rain gear plus simulated weight in the form of extra water bottles.
One tip about the darker colors is that the interior can be hard to find stuff. Other reviews reported they went with a brighter color since the interior was easier to see since it is brighter
Also in the event of an emergency makes you easier to find
Brittany 2H true but I think swim3487 is referring to darker color interiors of packs
I agree. I bought a HMG daybreak pack and it's bright orange liner on the inside makes a huge difference finding stuff, especially if it's getting dark out. That orange liner lights up nice with a head lamp or by turning it towards the remaining light of sunset to find stuff.
Very true!
Agree. I have the orange Flash 22. Easier to see contents, easier to find if you place if down somewhere, and easier for other people in your group to spot you if you get separated.
I honestly can’t think of a reason to want to “blend in” if you’re out hiking.
Reaching back to get my water bottle is always hard with any pack I have. So, I moved to an Army belt w/ 2 canteen holsters and a Army issued fanny pack that attaches. It is amazing how much stuff you can get in there! All this stuff can be moved around the belt with the loops and held fast so you can move them for comfort. The canteen holders are perfect for Nalgene bottles. I've hiked all over the country and that's how I go.
A hybrid rig, Alice belt and Condor H harness, Spec Ops butt pack, 2 MOLLE canteen covers, and 2 Rothco 2 pocket utility pouches is plenty of gear for 24 hours. Tip: use the GI canteen and cup. There's your cook pot. Add a Sea to Summit cup.
Excellent video especially with the 2020 upgrade with the nod towards a battery
charger. My day pack tends to be larger, a 0sprey Kestrel 38liter but I am in WYOMING where in summer you pack more water and winter you pack more layers. And I like have back navigation with a simple hunters sighting compass. I do not have cellular service in my backcountry so my SpotX goes everywhere and I communicate with my “anchor” least twice every trip with a drop dead time and long/lat where the car is.
Thank you. Keep the videos coming. What’s tour next big hike?
Excellent!
Awesome tips!!!!
Well done!
Just heard you say you were in Alabama - me too! Excited to start exploring your channel as my adult daughter and I start day hiking in the Deep South.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I just order the REI Flash 22 for some shorter hikes and was curious about whether or not it could handle my Peak Design Capture Clip with the A7iii.
Aaron, that's one of the best logo placements I've seen. Dixie should do a video compilation of the logo placements you think are the coolest.
Day hiking.....0:06 well first let's start with the med kit !! lol.... Kidding. Nice gear loadout. I agree with your choice of gear.
Great video
Thank you, great video, I would just add lip salve/balm, I can't go anywhere without it!
Had to google summer sausage...
Thanks for the vid Dixie. Love your work
Thank you for your inspiration. I'm packing my pack. Waiting for my tent and stove. Got my sit pad and hopefully I'm going to on my first section when the covid stuff eases up. Spent night in my sleeping bag testing it last night.
Another great video
I did a day hike last year and it turned out to be hotter than expected and the trail was more demanding than originally anticipated. I ran out of water 1/2 way back to the parking area and all I could do was think of something to drink for the last few miles. I now carry a filter system regardless of where I hike.
Another great video 🤙🏼🌲✌🏼
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I always like to have a bit of paracord. Can make a shelter out of the poncho. Neck knife is good but I still like my multi tool. Love your videos. Keep it up.
Nice n Good ideas.
I probably overpack on my day hikes, but I prefer to be prepared. My kids love it when I take my stove and some hot cocoa packets in the winter.
The only thing additional that I add is a Serac single hammock and tree straps (22 oz.). I dayhike to get away and sometimes on local, shorter trails, I don't have anywhere further to go. I can quickly hang my hammock and relax with some music and cloud (or star) watching, until I'm ready to leave.
Good info
I use the Gregory Jade 28L. I also add micro spikes in the winter in case I get into snow in the Pacific Northwest where I do all my day hiking.
Also the good thing about carrying a puffy jacket in a bag that’s not too full is that it takes up the space and makes the bag fit and ride better. It’ll fill the space without being too heavy.
Do you have a Day Hike gear list? Loved this video but also love your lists for your thru-hikes!
Great video Dixie.
Nice video and good advice. I would carry an additional knife in the pack. A Mora Companion or a Leatherman Signal or Rebar, or a Swiss Army One-Handed Trekker come to mind. A whistle might also be a good addition, as well as a second pair of socks. Lastly, I would include a couple of BIC Lighters, and some kind of steel or titanium cup that can boil water. Perhaps one of your water bottles will nest with it. A 55 gallon drum liner, a bandana (or 2), and some bankline would be useful additions.
I’ve got to the point I carry an umbrella for hikes, a six moons design to be specific.
I sunburn easily. I can’t stand the feel of sunscreen, I usually sweat it off in the hot/humid summers we have, and of course it also works for rain. Also helps to block gusts of wind if you’re starting a fire. Versatile piece of gear.
I add tiny first aid kit, 20 feet of 3/8s mountaineering rope, fire starting items and if in heavy bear country a .44 mag Ti.
Some great tips. Thank you. My dog comes with me on all my walks....so that means food/first aid (v snake bites)/water/ rain coat (he is a Whippet) for him too...….although he seems to expect me to carry it all for him!
4:19 that’s smart thinking ... getting turned around and lost is a reality and keeping warm after the sun goes down is paramount