What size BACKPACK do I need for my CAMPING trips?
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- What size BACKPACK do I need for my CAMPING trips?
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If you are a big guy you might also need a slightly bigger backpack. I am 2 meters tall, so my clothes are larger, my sleeping bag is larger and I need more beer than the average hiker.
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Cheers mate! I allways choose a large backpack. If theres space left in it I fill it up with beer and liquers 🍻
😂😂😂😂😂 your a Brit !
Thanks so much for the advice! Hopefully I'll get the right pack for my future endeavors and this video really helps me understand it better!
Paul, A great video, thank you. I ended up playing with 3 packs while planning a trip; really good advice.
Thank you for your time and effort putting your vids together.
Professional and informational.
You have brought to my attention newer gear that I have purchased to make my time in the outdoors safer and more enjoyable.
My gear was purchased back in the early 90's.
Everything still looks like new and functions perfectly.
It just weighs a TON compared to today's light options.
You are an inspiration to this ol' Salty Dog (I'm a full time live aboard for the past 21 years on my 38' center cockpit sailboat) to get back on the trail and into the backwoods more often.
Cheers 🍻!
I picked up the same pack a short while back. Looking forward to putting it through its paces soon, with some winter backpacking in the Smokey Mountains. Greetings from across the Pond. Keep up the great content!
Another great video Paul. Really like the compression element of the pack you showed there👍
I currently have a 60ltr pack for Winter and multi-day travels, and the ‘large,’ Exos 38 (which actually comes out at a 41 ltr pack), for Summer and single night travels.
One of my wish list products this year will be a decent smaller day pack if I’m just out for the day and don’t need a tent or sleep system with me but still want to take a stove, food/drink, and a spare fleece or socks, etc.
Good tips! The other trick I use to fill out /give structure to an empty pack is to put a 220g 1/4in roll mat sleeping pad inside the pack and let it unroll to form the "walls" of the pack, before packing the rest of the stuff inside. Makes the pack much easier to handle, and the pad adds warmth and protects the sleep system.
Good tip!
Thank you Paul. I enjoy your videos so much.
Thanks Paul, filling the empty box to work out volume is a brilliant idea! Cheers!
Cheers for all the advice Paul have taken your advice from the live show that you've just done and looking forward to getting out there with my hi gear 65 litre bag. 👍
Great video Paul. It reminded me of all the kit and adventures I have been through to arrive at the gear I have now. Best bit of advice - gear first, backpack later - would have saved me a fortune on Ebay fees selling off barely used packs!
Cheers and all the best
Cracking informative video as usual👍 can’t wait for the next one.
Well done Paul, Sound advice.
Very good advice to get fit for the backpack before buying. Nothing can ruin a trip faster than ill fitting shoes or pack. Also, always make sure to get a waterproof pack liner to put your kit in, since no backpack is truly waterproof. Good advice Paul!
Good info for those starting up mate.
Like you say, it's nice to have a bag for all occasions.
Iwent down the route of having a cheap 28.99 highlander hiker 40 litre to start out with which was & still is a cracking pack for the money. I already had a 25 and a 15 litre biking pack so made sense my next one was larger. Saved up a bit and got myself an Osprey Kestrel 58 & literally couldn't be happier with it 👍🏻
Great video Paul. Thanks for the info👍
Great advice and ironically bought a new backpack today luckily enough I’d seen another video along the same lines as yours so I know I’ve chosen wisely!
Marvellous Paul. Great advice and pointers. A great idea to use storage containers to guage volume of pack required. I sold my Osprey Atmos 50 AG a while ago due to a change to my outdoor habits 😁 and am now looking for a multiday/night pack in the region of 70 litres as well as a new 35 litre day pack so choices to be made. Thank you. Paul 👍😊
My first pack was a cheap 70l that I bought for hiking the Great Glen Way. It didn't load weight on to the hips like a good pack does and my shoulders bore the brunt of it. Later I bought an Osprey pack of the same capacity, and despite being a heavier pack the difference in comfort was incredible.
Great vid. Love that expandable pack. I sent pix next to ruler of gear to shop. They emailed back packs that would fit as only online sales during Covid. If it is hot get empty wine cast bladder as water container. No weight when empty and then is a pillow. Cheers Steve.
Nice video mate, good tips thanks for sharing, I'm looking for a new pack. Happy to hear you don't plan too much in terms of a series of videos in advance just then as a fellow youtuber. I assumed you had a schedule but good to know you wing it sometimes!
Very useful video. People have a tendency toward over size, or over buy. The use of bins to calculate the approximate size requirements of your kit is ingeniously useful... Cheers.
Great advice Paul. I got a 48 litre pack only to find I couldn't comfortably fit all the gear in for winter camping so had to then buy a second larger pack. With hindsight it makes total sense to buy your main gear first check out how much space it takes up and then get the rucksack! That said, I find having the smaller pack useful for day-long walks or summer camping trips. If you are serious about hiking / camping it really does pay (in terms of physical comfort) to spend a bit more on a quality rucksack. I find my Osprey packs extremely comfortable to carry even on whole day walks with moderate loads. Happy New Year by the way!
Great video as always Paul. Very helpful 👍
Thanks for this. I've been buying smallish cheap packs, which have been great fun for days out. But am going to need to buy something proper for my plan to do some multi day trail walking. I've got a big old pack I bought in a charity shop - am going to use this until I learn more about what I really need. Thanks for the advice to not rush in with this purchase!
Fab vid Paul good advice for a picking a pack
Food for thought. ~V informative advice. Cheers Paul.
Really helpful video Paul, I use a Bergen with two rocket pouches but am looking to lighten up a bit in the future so will come back to this as a reference...ATB Chris.
I’ve stopped myself from buying a high end pack a few times now. I do like this one but I just don’t need anything more than I’ve got right now. I like this Sierra Pack and really like AtomPaks. Nice video Paul. Happy Trails 😎
We've all done the same when starting out.
Was just thinking the same. 🤣
Never in my life have I heard the tip of pulling out your sleeping bag to fill the excess volume. Super helpful for me, now that I’m about to choose an “every season backpack”. I live in Norway, so there’s quite a big difference between the winter and the summer, and I didn’t want to get too big of a backpack and only be able to fill it halfway in the summer. With your tip, that’s not a problem anymore, so thank you.
Great video with spot on advice! I use four packs. 55+10 Deuter Air contact camping, Deuter Futura pro 36 camping summer or day hike winter, Salomon Trail blazer 30 day hikes short hikes and 12 litre Salomon for trail running. No ultralight back packs as they are not so needed in Japan. The larger sizes for day hikes comes from always needing towels and extra clothes for the many natural volcanic hot springs we have. It is really an essential part of hiking in Japan. Paul you should try it!
Perfect timing, I’m actually looking for my first backpack now and wondering what size to get.👍
good basic information. keep it up Paul
Hey Paul, I’m 13 and love your videos. I really enjoy camping and on my channel I’m soon going to start doing videos like yours,. Thanks for making my dreams come true!! ❤️
Great vid mate!
Yepp, I allways tend to bring too much gear. Partly because its fun and for comfort. Great video Paul 👍
I’ve tried the ultralight route and yes it is easier to carry, but that comes with a price of less comfort. Comfort is king 😂
I've this pack in black which is perfect for my heavier/cold weather trips and Montane Trailblazer 44 for lighter/warm weather trips. Both very comfy on shoulder and hips which for the types of hiking distances I do suits me well. I notice that most lightweight hikers go on about their pack size but then strap all the kit on the outside - I prefer it neat and tidy in the pack! Cheers.
Good video brother. I do have a couple backpacks, but mostly to share them with family and friends when on a hike. I have a Deuter 55+10( or something around that capacity) and a couple daypacks. I mostly use the daypacks now , guess i learned how to pack more eficiently watching some CZcams videos😉of a friendly hiker.
Thanks Paul, really informative. I'm a carp fishermen so naturally I carry for the worlds end.
When you are vertically challenged such as myself (4ft6) then you are limited in what size pack you can actually carry. I have had both of my rucksacks for years and managed to get an adjustable back rucksack, the vango contour S 50+10L which is super handy but i prefer my trusty Deuter speedlite 850 30L rucksack and often amaze myself as to what I can cram in the deuter rucksack. Considering it is a lightweight bag it is good build quality as it has stood the test of time.
Wish you all the best for 2021, here's hoping we can get back out there again and not be stuck in our tiers. Stay safe everyone.
Superb informative video Paul always a great help for others 👍🏻👏🏻😀
ATB mate
Chris
Smart Backpack. Great colour posh material. Very technical. Perfect! Good seeing you Paul. From Craig.
Thanks Craig. I do like this pack. it's very versatile.
I've got two bags and a waist belt. My big bag is an Atmos 65. A brilliant bag that I used for my Coast 2 Coast walk, when I was camping and YHA-ing it. I have a Karrimor SF Predator 45 + side pockets that I can use for day walks or overnighters. It is flexible enough to do everything I need for up to a week, especially if hostelling. I use the waist bag for day walks. Thanks for your video, it's great to use as a guide and re-assess what kit I have. Stay safe.
Thanks Ste. Sounds like you have your system well dialled in.
Nice one Paul. I use my old Osprey 32 (I think it is) summer and winter for day walks, even winter Munros it copes with, although its pretty full to bursting. For overnighters with tent I've got an ancient Karrimor 65+5 litre which is heavy and really has seen better days but still does the job. Missus recently got a a nice Jack Wolfskin 45 litre, that seems pretty ideal. Need to try and nick it from her, Cheers! 😜
Great work on video mate greetings from spain 👍👍👍
My big winter rucksack i use was the 1st one i bought from Tesco back in 2007 when i progressed from summer hillwalking into winter.
Still use it now as it does the job for camping and winter hillwalking
Nice one Paul loving that backpack very versatile . I went out for the crusader 3 for my first lolol my back still hurts in the cold of all the weight I tried to carry lololo brilliant vid mate very informative
good level advice and from someone who gets out and walks more than a mile from the car to simply get a trophy picture to post on instagram. good channel!
Love your vids. we have been hiking for years. We don't have a lot of fluff. 😊
Good advice.
Great and informative video! I buy recently 60l backpack to put gear for myself and my girlfriend for day hikes or if I need more gear (winter or few days trips). For shorter hikes I use 32l.
Very good info.
I have the gossamer gear G4 20 which is 40l pack Really light at 700g and great side pockets love it. Like your new extendable pack apart from the colour! Atb Dave 😄👍
Awesome, dood!
Hi Paul
Great videos and inspiration
I’ve been taking some of your gear advice as I’m doing the full coast of the British isles this year
That's one seriously long hike buddy. Is it really doable in 1 year? Good luck and stay safe.
Well said Paul.
Great advice I'm sure we all wish we would of seen a video like this before we rushed out and purchased haha would love you to do the same sort of video on boots that don't break the bank..
Some great tips here Paul. I like the one about the storage boxes! I think we all make the same first timer mistake of getting a massive rucksack. I bought a 75l at first and have never actually used it! My go-to pack is my Lowe Alpine 45-55l
Camping/hiking how many days with 45 55 L?
@@mynameissully 2 days.
So what I take from this video is I already have two packs, and now I need to buy more.. and I can tell my Mrs that you and Trev have loads so I need a few more 🤘🤣
Can you do a video on how you take care of hygiene / toilet duties and the like - show folks how to dispose of things safely out in nature and how to leave no trace. Love you videos
I go wild camping on the beach at Hengistbury Head, very popular area and visited daily by dog walkers, joggers, fisherman or just tourists out for a walk. It was never a problem until it became on 😂 I went fishing/camping and I got a bad case of the wild shits, after doing it in the bushes like a hobo, I bought myself a porta-pottie(12£ and a big waterproof blanket I usually put under my tent), worst case scenario I just cover myself in it and do it on the pottie. When I can afford the weight I get a portable toilet and the porta pottie for full privacy.
Collect it all in special nature friendly bag and burry it. One of the best purchases for me as I'm the type of bloke that just cannot go if you I feel somebody could be watching 😂
Check out Gareth & Zoe. They did a whole 15 minutes video about it. Comedy gold and informative too.
If u got no toilet roll mate just use ur hands and wash um after. 😉 happy camping
@@stevem7250 use big leaves 🍃 😂 💩
@@AndyWardle do u think we should let him know that nettles are natures nautral toilet roll. Just camping secrets here mate 👍
Nice video- I am using like 3 different backpacks and a child carrier (12 l, 30 l, 100 l) 12 l looks like the absolute minimum but the 30 and the 100 can get really good compressed to meet all the other sizes. (100 l is specially for family trips or winter camping)
120kg!!!! God I'm glad I watched your videos before heading out on my first ever camp last summer - I had a pack and sleep system. I bought a camping stove and a tent, took only the things I needed and my pack was about 11kg total and I managed an 18 mile trek quite comfortably.....120kg....shudder
my old Backpack is 135L which i had for 20 years lol time to get a new one, something that my dad got me lol
I got the same pack. Great for adding gear when I bring my kids. Or when you need to bring a bear cannister.
That's a real neat design of backpack 😁👌
I think it’s a great design.
Good work, as always Paul. I know that you’re always on the look out for new ideas for videos... you were so helpful in helping me identify the right synthetic sleeping system. More and more people, like myself, choose not to use gear (and food) that has animal produce for ethical and / or environmental reasons. It’d be a fantastic addition to see your top 5 products for down / leather / wool etc alternatives for pads, bags / quilts, clothing etc. I’ve got good winter kit but will be looking for a full replacement summer kit. Cheers mate 👍
I’ll see what I can do
@@PaulMessner got a couple of nice Messner hoodies for winter - will have to invest in Messner summer wear too!
@@Thebluedocful not bringing messner speedos out just yet 😂
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Great video
Awesome buddy ... I’m getting the osprey Aether 70 ag ... but you can take the top off .. I want my tent in so it can’t be seen .. cheers Chris & Sam
Great choice. Love mine to bits.
Hey, Paul. With videos like this one which are pretty dense with details and information, I hope you might consider adding little titles or on-screen annotations to make the content even more memorable or memorizable. Good stuff, as always. Happy New Year. Stay safe.
Just write down what you want to remember🤷♂️
I started with an 85L with side pockets and like you I took the kitchen sink with clothes for every occasion. Now I have a 60L with no pockets clean socks and undies and one pot/cup, it's a lot better.
It’s a learning curve that most of us have to make but ultimately most of us ditch the heavy packs sooner rather than later.
Great video mate👍
We have never hiked with "Puffies!" Ha! I don't even know how my husband wears shorts and a fleece in the winter. 🙄🤣🤣🤣
what a perfectly timed video :D i've spent the last 3 days umm-ing and err-ing about what size backpack to buy for multiday trips or trips in colder weather which require more clothing/equipment. many thanks for the insight sir !
Using the container to see your gear volume is really handy. Hope you found the video helpful
Same here!! Been looking at the Osprey Renn 65L Backpack
Great vid as allways Paul, curiuos as to what pack you are rocking in the video. Doh saw it thanks!
ive got several different bags. ones a highlander pro force 65lt, got british army day bergan, and a miltek shoulder bag for when im slingshot hunting in the woods or if im on my e scooter my charger comes in the miltek. I currently own the highlander 65lt and it was my first one that size. it takes everything i need plus more. I use snugpak ionosphere sleep system with snugpak tsb sleeping bag. got a firebox stove for fires and getting little trangia burner for it so can have it on the go even in the harshest of weathers but still be controlled environment for cooking inside the ionosphere. cant wait to finally get that then can be fully prepared.
Well timed, thank you. My camping has been limited to from the car with the family or sleeping under a basha with half my kit in my webbing so not really sure what size I need. Hoping to go with dog this year (virus permitting) so have just been getting my kit together.
More top advice.. and agin nice pack...
Good video, takes a lot of guesswork out of buying a new bag
Pleeeeeaaaassseee do a video on how you store and look after all your gear
I love my flex capacitor pack, so easy to adjust it
New to the 'game' I may have to 'live in' tent for a short while with my 2 small terriers & was looking at getting hold of maybe a 2nd hand tempest pro 200 & need a backpack! I was just going to ask what size bag I'd need to get the tent in...as you answered the question on maybe putting tent on the outside. Great videos mate..much appreciated!
Brilliant Paul and a great tip not using the sleeping compression bag all the best marra take care mate 👍🏕️
It fills all the dead space nicely without adding extra weight. I hope you had a great Christmas buddy
Great useful video. Production quality is definitely improving. Your suggestion of not compressing is a good one.
Thank you. Kind words.
My 1st real backpack was a external frame Kelty Super Tioga weighing 6 1/2 pounds ( empty ). I could carry everything , ever the kitchen sink. Then to a Go Lite Pinnacle internal which would take everything except the kitchen sink. Along comes a heart problem and weight restrictions so it was a light weight pack at 56 liters and 20.5 ounces. Finally a Ultralight at 10.5 ounces and 38 liters. Base pack weight ( loaded ) is 7 to 8 pounds excluding the consumables. ( sometimes the same weight as my 1st backpack when empty ) I still have all the comfort in camp and a lot less weight on my back and more fun on the trail.
What I found over the years , the larger the pack the more you stuff UN-necessary items in it.
Some good tips there Paul. I’ve got an Atmos 50l which is very comfy, but quite heavy. I recently got a Levity 60l and the SD Flex 40 - 60l to compare. I took the Levity back straight away; the SD is a brilliant pack - nice and light. Plus, I realised you can strap the water bladder mesh to the front for som extra outside storage 👍
how are shoulder straps holding on so far on flex?
@@vvs3796 pretty good so far. Still a great pack.
Great video. I use a Kelty Zip 48 and a Kelty Coyote 65 for my different needs. I do search and rescue and use the 65 if I am going to pack my drone for searching from the air. Both extremely comfortable.
I do think that having a couple of options is the better way to go if you can afford 2 packs.
@@PaulMessner I am lucky to be able to use a pro deal that Kelty shares with the first responders. Without the deal I would probably just have the 48 liter. Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos together. I sort of know how much time it takes as I seem to spend hours trying to edit my own videos for my channel. A+
😂 My first pack aged about 12 was an a-frame ex army Bergen made of canvas with leather straps and no padding or hip belt.
At 16 I'd gone on to a karrimor lynx. Now that was when karrimor was proper gear (1982) Since then I have stuck to about 60 -65 litres for backpacking and 30 to 40 litres for day sacks.
My current pack is a Klymit motion 60. Very comfy piece of kit. It has an air frame, is light and very adjustable.
Hello Paul We hope all is well. May we take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New Year and may it be will with many blessings and much happiness. Love and Light Sarah and Glenn
I have three bags. A day pack for (mainly) spring / summer hiking.....approx 25 litre.....an Osprey Levity (60L) for 3 season overnight / Wild Camping (I rarely wild camp for more than 2 nights consecutively and an Osprey Xenith 75 for the same in winter.
For the UK, I would think it's extremely unlikely anyone would need anything more than 75/80L even for winter use. Unless you're going for a long, long hike.
Great video, Paul. 👍
Paul your videos are great and so useful to newbies like me. I'm in a look for a 60l pack (my gear is old/bulky and I carry photogtaphic gear) I was wondering if you had a chance to try some decathlon backpacks? There are some relatively cheap ones with a front opening which looks quite good.
Thanks! I've been accumulating hammock camping gear, for winter, and have been wondering what size I need also.
I kept thinking Fast Show when I saw some of the edits! Good video mate!
Is that the cheesy peas comedy. I love cheese 😂
Ive never gone backpack camping but I own the Osprey farpoint 40. Also the Mystery Ranch In and Out 19. It's a packable backpack. I figure it would be small for a 19L but its got some room in it :)
I have a Saber 45 with side pockets so in the winter a have 45-70L if i need it.
And then i have my old army Lk35 and that works for me.
The Cyclops / Vulcan size were standard issue in the Army. Still got mine (purchased), along with a load of "buckshee" kit.
I have a 60 litre camo backpack for longer trips and a small 40 litre army green backpack for day trips.... it's good to have both.
Thanks for the ❤ on my comment. Something I forgot to mention is that I sent you an email via your website a few days ago re campervans which I thought might be interested/helpful. Cheers Mike
This is why I personally go for a military style molle pack. Small summer/day 20/30ltr pack but can strap on extra pouches by the molle attachments to carry more gear as and when required for any situation. Some of my gear is stored in their own pouches ready to be attached when needed. Though sometimes finding the right size pouch can be a little difficult
I know a lot of military lads and lasses like the molle stuff. I can see how it would be great for interchangeable packs. It tends to be really tough but heavy.
@@PaulMessner can be pretty heavy yea but nothing better if you want multiple different loads for different situations. I do campsites, mountains, forests, and music festivals mostly, sometimes hiking, sometimes on the motorbike or in a car. Works best for me I've found over the years, most of my gear is lightweight and almost everything has at least 2 different uses so I can cope with the extra weight of the pack. Though I do also take backups for things. My bag liner for instance is also an emergency shelter (one of those bright orange ones) and emergency sleeping bag, but can also be used as a flotation device among other things.
@Rozza Top the best trick is to go for a smaller main pack then add to it. Beats having 4 or 5 different packs for all situations. But then again I'm used to carrying up to 4 stone on my back
@Rozza Top ouch, yea, I can understand that. My pack isn't military. I buy mostly from miltek, not as strong but a little lighter that actual military grade. Expandable and modular like I like, but also none of it has ever proven to be waterproof or even water resistant like they claim it is. Probably treatable to cope but I just used waterproof liners some of which double up for extra emergency uses. I also like tactical molle vests and belts so I can spread the weight depending on the requirement of the load out. Then I have a tiny 5ltr day sack which can carry almost everything I need to "survive" and also is expandable with molle attachments
@Rozza Top 😂 Yea definitely, learnt that one the hard way when I first bought the pack. Thought I'd fixed the leak in the car (but obviously hadn't), put the pack in the footwell and drove to a music festival. Everything in the pack was soaked after the 100 mile trip 😂 😂 😂 Luckily it was a music festival and I had another 120ltr pack in the boot (trunk for those who don't understand real English 😝 lol) full of all my dress up outfits and extra stuff that the Mrs "absolutely needed" so I still had clothes to wear. That was the first time I'd ever camped with any kind of airbed or pad too. Damn that thing was heavy af to carry 😂 😂 😂