Thanks to your videos I understood what was necessary, what was a convenience, and what was overkill. First backpacking bag was over 40+ pounds without the water, the last one was almost 25 pounds.
40!! I just finished nearly 300 miles with a 65lb pack. Definitely going to rethink my gear next time, but idk how I could trim it down. I had a specific job I was doing so I couldn't really leave any gear behind. And my personal "camp" stuff is all ultralite, and wore the same clothes every day
Waiting for the episode of “I Survived” where the couple brought a second spork for the first time and end up with severe muscle spasms from the added weight
That's my mom. So proud of her. She learned so much by taking the Sierra club intro to camping and now she does bits and pieces of PCT and packs amazing.
I walk 10.5 miles a day- I’m a mail carrier. I’ve been in tears 😭 due to blisters and too tight of shoe. I am a believer in taking care of my feet. I don’t know how you walk all that way but you both definitely inspire me.
I go a half size up or even a full size depending on the brand. You can always double up socks for some more protection, I’d also recommend putting moleskin on the inside of your shoe especially near seams if they seem to bother you. I joke about 10 a day and I make sure to give room for my feet to swell. Good luck :) -Archaeologist
Thank you for highlighting this!! It’s interesting because I often wonder if I’m taking too much for small getaways, because I’m usually taking around the same amount for longer getaways. I thought it was just me. It’s nice to know the necessities are the necessities and that’s all that’s necessary.
You guys should make an Amazon list of your favorite camping gear, especially the kitchen stuff! Or maybe a video of your favorite brands for specific items
I don’t think their big three (pack, sleeping bag, tent) are available on Amazon so it would be a pretty incomplete list. They look to be cottage company style gear, but I could be wrong.
these guys are ultralighters. Their loadout is a bare minimum. Most people have trouble even getting to 10lbs base weight. These two are under 9lbs. Almost all of their entire gear is not available on amazon. The pack alone is 400, quilt is 350/400. Tent depending on what it is can be from 300-600. Insulated layer is 200, rain jacket is 200. You get where im getting here? youre gonna spend 2k just to get somewhere near where they are and you wont be comfortable.
@@ittotaqit's not a bad investment if you live in it as much as they do if you think about it as their (2nd? Main?) home but to a person who doesn't live like that it's a lot for a bag of stuff they're only using every now and then
Can you do a video of how you pack your bag? I feel like where you place stuff can have a huge effect on how easy it is to carry and what happens to the stuff inside.
Damn! Yes! Super duper awesome! I was hoping for a video showing your entire gear. Thank you!! I've been having fun learning about backpacking for sure + vehicle camping as well. It's all so intentional and minimalist and practical and has a great vibe to it for me - like essentialism. And resourcing! Simplicity. I was excited to learn Instant Pot (which does so much and can be used with a vehicle if someone is up for plugging it in or has enough power bank or solar) can dehydrate!! I doubt it'll fit what you all's dehydrator can but is worth a shot...just got it 2 days ago. P.s. Video idea #1: Why did you pick tent instead of hammock, tarp, or bivy? Video idea #2: Do you enjoy sleeping in trail shelters? Or no? Why? Video idea #3: Why did you choose ultralight? Did you try lightweight or traditional weight first? Maybe I should just start a podcast and invite you to an interview there. 🙂
I use the same pot! I campfire cooked for a week on Crim's Island near Longview, WA. The outside got really oily and sooty from smoke. I boiled it in a stock pot full of a strong baking soda solution. Shiny new afterward! Stay cool.
I love that this works for you but i would absolutely have 2 extra pairs of socks & undies. One to wear, one to be drying, & one in reserve. I’d also have a backup spork. But I don’t thru hike so thanks for sharing!
You should have those plastic bag water bottles, so you can collect 3-4 gallons if you want but they doesn't take any room while empty! Love your videos! Would love to see more of the travels though, I am fat and won't go hiking any time soon - so all these tips are lost on me!! ❤️
I used to hike while I was overweight, and I have disabilities too! Just go slower if you need, or pick less strenuous walks. You can always start with single day or overnight ones too
@@Fitzroyfallz Thanks for the suggestions! I have been thinking about a one nighter but thought it was pretty stupid. I might do it! I am 6,3 and 260 pounds, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem! Take care!
I am too but live going on walks or just spend time in nature how you look will just make u shower not make it impossible. You should definitely try sometime if u want ofc
I am also big. The hardest part is finding appropriate gear that fits us. We need a bigger sleeping bag too, which weighs more. I don’t think I carry much more than these guys though. On a day hike, I’ll take a bit of extra weight by taking a food thermos and water. I have a life straw bottle so don’t need filtering for that but I take it if I am going for longer.
One of my freinds says that at a certain point, it doesn't matter if you're going camping/hiking for 4 days or 4 months, you need the same baseline of gear.
for longer trips, do you guys also pack some sort of paper map(s) and traditional compass? I would be very concerned about the phones dying/not having reception, but i suppose it also depends how clearly the trails are marked
Remember that GPS, even on phones don't use cell service (except for the maps that you can just download before going out), they use satellit singles which are everywhere. Not having reception is not really a concern. Having a backup isn't a terrible idea though. In my case I have a phone as my main way of navigation and my inReach as a backup. Sometimes I have a paper map.
GPS/GNSS works best in wide open areas and don’t require mobile phone service to work. An unobstructed view of most of the sky is enough to get very precise information.
Inreach is better than just a GPS cos you can message people as well, like a text message and call for help. What 3 words is just as effective as a PLB. I think these were just like overnighter type things, so they’re probably in well used areas etc so mega safety etc isn’t needed.
Here ya go Pack Thermarest Hiking sticks Ground sheet Water filter Water bottles Tent Spork Lighter Pot Stove and fuel Handkerchief Water proof bag with Puffy jacket Change of undies and socks Base layer for sleep Buff Rain gear Sun glasses Hat Trail shoes Waterproof bag with Chargers, head lamp, power bank, phones Bear proof bag Food Toiletries Quilts - sleeping bag
This sounds like a very reasonable packing list. I do tend to bring a very small tube of superglue and a spare shoelaces though. I needed those too many tkmes to leave them home.
So, I've seen it in several videos, but I never identified the shovel as a shovel. I thought it was a device for peeing standing up. A shovel makes more sense.
Hoka should sponsor you guys! I've never even heard of that brand but I'm definitely keeping it in mind next time I need to replace my current hiking boots.
I love and support you guys, but really no bear mace? No hunting knife? I take these things into the woods with me when I'm only planning on staying a few hours. How do you feel safe without them?
Serious question here - I'm really curious as to what you use to wipe with when you have to poop? I never see toilet paper in your packs & wonder if you use a type of cleaning spray with a washable cloth, or a biodegradable type of toilet paper, or what lol?
You can wash them when you stop for the night! That's what I do. I usually sleep near water, and I'll put on the clean pair and wash the dirty pair and dry them overnight. Then repeat the next night. Only two pairs, but switching to a clean pair every day!
I'd like to see a video on how you guys wash your "kitchen" in bear country if you haven't already. Do you rinse out and wash away from camp? How far should that be done? Do you keep your dirty towel in the bear pack at night? Thank you!
Forgot my cheap cooking set on top of a hill. One of my friends came with me but we barely remembered where the spot was. We scouted for it for a while and ended up finding it. I hung it on a three for some reason. That was a big and heavy kitchen for us but at that time it was all we had and it also was a precious gift from my parents so losing it was no option for me haha Althought you asked them not me, this story has brought up some good old memories. I hope we finally go out hiking in the Ural mountains with the friends this summer. Great travels everyone!
curious why synthetic or wool! i should look into that, but it would be cool to see a video from you guys breaking down what materials are best for what conditions
have you guys thought about getting one of those solar energy chargers? i don’t know alot about camping at all so i could be wrong about suggesting this but it’s just a thought
Day 7: what if y’all go to the bottom tip of South America and go to the top to go to Canada?(excluding islands) unless you want to! maybe even go to Greenland!
it would be a suicide mission, there are areas of central and south america that are simply too dangerous to hike through. You could do most of it, but you wouldn’t be able to hike continuously, there would be certain sections you’d have to drive through/fly over
The planning for that would be more than a year which is what they take the plan their trips right now like the cdt trail, a lot of South America has poisonous animals plus the danger of being in certain of those Latin countries would make the trip not worth it
this is so efficient! i was wondering do you carry a pocket knife? i could never go camping without mine, not even for safety reasons it's just a useful thing (for me) to have
Thanks to your videos I understood what was necessary, what was a convenience, and what was overkill. First backpacking bag was over 40+ pounds without the water, the last one was almost 25 pounds.
Improvement, well done :)
I think we all do that „mistake“ at the first time 😂
40!! I just finished nearly 300 miles with a 65lb pack. Definitely going to rethink my gear next time, but idk how I could trim it down. I had a specific job I was doing so I couldn't really leave any gear behind. And my personal "camp" stuff is all ultralite, and wore the same clothes every day
@@joel.ha.what gear did you have to bring that weighed so much?
Not overkill if it gets you through comfortable and gets you out there again imo 🤙🏾🤙🏾
the way Renee said “poop shovel” so excitedly made me want to go on a four month trek across America
No toilet paper though it seems...
@@vickylewis8558😳😬
@@vickylewis8558God gave you hands for a reason
@@innawoodsman Nature gave you brain for no reason.
You mean across the USA. Four months in not enough for the whole continent of AMERICA.
I still can't get over the one spork 😂❤
Waiting for the episode of “I Survived” where the couple brought a second spork for the first time and end up with severe muscle spasms from the added weight
@@Treehandler 😂
@@TreehandlerI know!! I respect alter lighters but that poor spork is lonely.
Why would you need more?
@@Treehandler don't forget the extra shoe and the extra rucksack.. extra towel, extra bar of soap, spare walking stick. Why stop at an extra spork?
That's my mom. So proud of her. She learned so much by taking the Sierra club intro to camping and now she does bits and pieces of PCT and packs amazing.
I walk 10.5 miles a day- I’m a mail carrier. I’ve been in tears 😭 due to blisters and too tight of shoe.
I am a believer in taking care of my feet.
I don’t know how you walk all that way but you both definitely inspire me.
Fellow mail carrier here, invest on a good pair of running shoes, man.. don't get stuck with those garbage green tags or cheap ones.
@@themodularmodularand make sure your foot gets all it's natural movement, toe splay and such!
Wear compression calf high socks, it helps!! I walk a lot for my job and this makes a difference.
I go a half size up or even a full size depending on the brand. You can always double up socks for some more protection, I’d also recommend putting moleskin on the inside of your shoe especially near seams if they seem to bother you. I joke about 10 a day and I make sure to give room for my feet to swell. Good luck :) -Archaeologist
Please consider a wide toe box shoe. Tight shoes can cause a lot of damage and a lot of pain. I hope you find different shoes soon. ❤
Hard to believe all of that fits in the backpacks. Awesome packing!
Thank you for highlighting this!! It’s interesting because I often wonder if I’m taking too much for small getaways, because I’m usually taking around the same amount for longer getaways. I thought it was just me. It’s nice to know the necessities are the necessities and that’s all that’s necessary.
You guys definitely have it dialed in👍🙏 blessings to you
You guys should make an Amazon list of your favorite camping gear, especially the kitchen stuff! Or maybe a video of your favorite brands for specific items
That would be awesome! Does it exist?
I don’t think their big three (pack, sleeping bag, tent) are available on Amazon so it would be a pretty incomplete list. They look to be cottage company style gear, but I could be wrong.
I am trying to make a little survival kit and I would love their suggestions!
these guys are ultralighters. Their loadout is a bare minimum. Most people have trouble even getting to 10lbs base weight. These two are under 9lbs. Almost all of their entire gear is not available on amazon. The pack alone is 400, quilt is 350/400. Tent depending on what it is can be from 300-600. Insulated layer is 200, rain jacket is 200. You get where im getting here? youre gonna spend 2k just to get somewhere near where they are and you wont be comfortable.
@@ittotaqit's not a bad investment if you live in it as much as they do if you think about it as their (2nd? Main?) home but to a person who doesn't live like that it's a lot for a bag of stuff they're only using every now and then
I love how whenever I find one of your guys videos I love how you always open up with a smile
As a new englander I wish I could live by weather forecasts 🤣🤣 keep on hiking on, trail family
Can you do a video of how you pack your bag? I feel like where you place stuff can have a huge effect on how easy it is to carry and what happens to the stuff inside.
So much but yet so little! I'm amazed how much fits in there!
These two make me want to start backpacking
Can you poop outside 😮
@@vickiefinney6073 Duh. Yes.
Damn! Yes! Super duper awesome! I was hoping for a video showing your entire gear. Thank you!! I've been having fun learning about backpacking for sure + vehicle camping as well. It's all so intentional and minimalist and practical and has a great vibe to it for me - like essentialism. And resourcing! Simplicity.
I was excited to learn Instant Pot (which does so much and can be used with a vehicle if someone is up for plugging it in or has enough power bank or solar) can dehydrate!! I doubt it'll fit what you all's dehydrator can but is worth a shot...just got it 2 days ago.
P.s. Video idea #1: Why did you pick tent instead of hammock, tarp, or bivy? Video idea #2: Do you enjoy sleeping in trail shelters? Or no? Why? Video idea #3: Why did you choose ultralight? Did you try lightweight or traditional weight first? Maybe I should just start a podcast and invite you to an interview there. 🙂
Been watching your videos for a while now I love how informative you guys are! Keep it up I'm learning alot from you two!
Safe travels. These videos are always awesome.
I use the same pot! I campfire cooked for a week on Crim's Island near Longview, WA. The outside got really oily and sooty from smoke. I boiled it in a stock pot full of a strong baking soda solution. Shiny new afterward! Stay cool.
I love that this works for you but i would absolutely have 2 extra pairs of socks & undies. One to wear, one to be drying, & one in reserve. I’d also have a backup spork. But I don’t thru hike so thanks for sharing!
You should have those plastic bag water bottles, so you can collect 3-4 gallons if you want but they doesn't take any room while empty! Love your videos! Would love to see more of the travels though, I am fat and won't go hiking any time soon - so all these tips are lost on me!!
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I used to hike while I was overweight, and I have disabilities too! Just go slower if you need, or pick less strenuous walks. You can always start with single day or overnight ones too
@@Fitzroyfallz Thanks for the suggestions! I have been thinking about a one nighter but thought it was pretty stupid. I might do it! I am 6,3 and 260 pounds, so it shouldn't be that much of a problem! Take care!
I am too but live going on walks or just spend time in nature how you look will just make u shower not make it impossible. You should definitely try sometime if u want ofc
Not lost on you. You don't have to walk across the country you can do a shorter hike. One step at a time just like life.
I am also big. The hardest part is finding appropriate gear that fits us. We need a bigger sleeping bag too, which weighs more. I don’t think I carry much more than these guys though. On a day hike, I’ll take a bit of extra weight by taking a food thermos and water. I have a life straw bottle so don’t need filtering for that but I take it if I am going for longer.
That is really cool, my old pack weighted about 75 lbs. But you guys don't need ammo. Good for you guys. Please be safe.
The way they said “tent” meekly at the same time. I love love 😊❤
My husband got a pair of those Hoka shoes and loves them. I’ve never seen anyone talk about them before. They must really be legit.
One of my freinds says that at a certain point, it doesn't matter if you're going camping/hiking for 4 days or 4 months, you need the same baseline of gear.
they are so happy and cute
your videoes are the best i've seen. especially the feminine products. luckily i'm now old lol! good job
for longer trips, do you guys also pack some sort of paper map(s) and traditional compass? I would be very concerned about the phones dying/not having reception, but i suppose it also depends how clearly the trails are marked
Yeah I noticed that navigation or an inreach/PLB wasn't included
Remember that GPS, even on phones don't use cell service (except for the maps that you can just download before going out), they use satellit singles which are everywhere. Not having reception is not really a concern.
Having a backup isn't a terrible idea though. In my case I have a phone as my main way of navigation and my inReach as a backup. Sometimes I have a paper map.
GPS/GNSS works best in wide open areas and don’t require mobile phone service to work. An unobstructed view of most of the sky is enough to get very precise information.
Inreach is better than just a GPS cos you can message people as well, like a text message and call for help. What 3 words is just as effective as a PLB.
I think these were just like overnighter type things, so they’re probably in well used areas etc so mega safety etc isn’t needed.
Hope you pack an extra spork this time round! 😅 safe travels
Here ya go
Pack
Thermarest
Hiking sticks
Ground sheet
Water filter
Water bottles
Tent
Spork
Lighter
Pot
Stove and fuel
Handkerchief
Water proof bag with
Puffy jacket
Change of undies and socks
Base layer for sleep
Buff
Rain gear
Sun glasses
Hat
Trail shoes
Waterproof bag with
Chargers, head lamp, power bank, phones
Bear proof bag
Food
Toiletries
Quilts - sleeping bag
I run in Hoka’s and love them too! Awesome videos y’all 😅
If they aren’t already…HOKA sponsor this couple!! ❤
I have the same mat and honestly can’t believe y’all sleep on it😂 I used it once and bought a blow up pad the day I got back
You guys are amazing ❤
Two of my fav hikers!! 👫
U guys r so awesome 2 watch..i def live thru u cause I culd never di it lol....have ull ever thgt about goin on NAKED N AFRAID. LOL😊
You guys are awesome!
Alas travelers! We have acquired the noble and mighty poop shovel!
+7 Fecal Weaponry
This is like Mary Poppins- would never know all of that can condense down so much!
This sounds like a very reasonable packing list. I do tend to bring a very small tube of superglue and a spare shoelaces though. I needed those too many tkmes to leave them home.
You guys are awesome 😊
So, I've seen it in several videos, but I never identified the shovel as a shovel. I thought it was a device for peeing standing up.
A shovel makes more sense.
You can also get a shepee to pee standing.
@@geekchick4859 I thought it was SheWee, not ShePee?
Love all of your videos.
Nice kit. Light and tight. I often get ask if I was backpacking, bc it looks like a day pack.
Phones for youtube videos!! You guys are awesome!! Stay safe and keep moving up!!
Neoair mattress will make you more comfortable.
You guys are so cool!!!
I wondered why hokas were so expensive now i see you guys like em im into it ❤
Beautiful scenery.
No way in hell I could wear the same clothes, I sweat way too much
You could. You just don’t want to lol. There’s a difference.
Nope my body would reject the concept.
You do what works for you. Just remember you have to carry everything so weight makes a difference.
How many sets of clothes would you take?
One set for everyday as I don't backpack.
Hoka should sponsor you guys! I've never even heard of that brand but I'm definitely keeping it in mind next time I need to replace my current hiking boots.
Love you guys!
Super helpful video! What backpacks do you guys use?
God bless y'all!
always be prepared!
This goes to show how much of what we own is a want rather than a need
I wear the Hoka trail running shoes in the hospital 12hrs a day 48hrs a week! Woot!
I love and support you guys, but really no bear mace? No hunting knife? I take these things into the woods with me when I'm only planning on staying a few hours. How do you feel safe without them?
Why bring bear mace when not in bear country? And why would they need a hunting knife?
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Serious question here - I'm really curious as to what you use to wipe with when you have to poop? I never see toilet paper in your packs & wonder if you use a type of cleaning spray with a washable cloth, or a biodegradable type of toilet paper, or what lol?
I may be wrong, but I think in one of their videos she said they use leaves.
That’s pretty efficient
I love you guys!
How much does your pack weigh typically?
Yeah, like that specific set up
I'm also interested
@@atlanticgirl76 nah, I already did that
I believe in another video it's 10lbs. I'm almost positive I remember hearing 10lbs.
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Only one spare pair of drawers is wild to me
You can wash them when you stop for the night! That's what I do. I usually sleep near water, and I'll put on the clean pair and wash the dirty pair and dry them overnight. Then repeat the next night. Only two pairs, but switching to a clean pair every day!
Very cool
Mans put the one utensil they have to eat with in the dirt.
I'd like to see a video on how you guys wash your "kitchen" in bear country if you haven't already. Do you rinse out and wash away from camp? How far should that be done? Do you keep your dirty towel in the bear pack at night? Thank you!
So helpful! What backpack are you using? And what does your pack weigh with everything in?
Idk.. when she talks I just listen 😂 actually these videos are very helpful.
Dayum they got that $30 REI poop shovel! I see you 👀
Have u ever lost or forgotten an essential at the last campsite? What happened then
Forgot my cheap cooking set on top of a hill. One of my friends came with me but we barely remembered where the spot was. We scouted for it for a while and ended up finding it. I hung it on a three for some reason. That was a big and heavy kitchen for us but at that time it was all we had and it also was a precious gift from my parents so losing it was no option for me haha
Althought you asked them not me, this story has brought up some good old memories. I hope we finally go out hiking in the Ural mountains with the friends this summer. Great travels everyone!
I wish HOKA made a trail runner in a 16 that wasn’t white. I got the altra lone peak 7’s instead. I’ll keep my eye out though
I got a good laugh out of "bear-proof bag."
Only thing realy bear proof is a bear can
curious why synthetic or wool! i should look into that, but it would be cool to see a video from you guys breaking down what materials are best for what conditions
They Mary Poppins'd the hell out of the packs. 😯
You guys should consider those bag like water bottles they use less space! Or the foldable ones
have you guys thought about getting one of those solar energy chargers? i don’t know alot about camping at all so i could be wrong about suggesting this but it’s just a thought
We've tried them. In our experience they don't work well when strapped to the top of a pack all day.
Great vid! How much weight is that and what volume are your backpacks?
True same for 4 days or 4 weeks
You should hike the Appalachian trail I love it it's around 800 miles
Its 2200 miles🤦♂️ tf are you talking about
Day 7: what if y’all go to the bottom tip of South America and go to the top to go to Canada?(excluding islands) unless you want to! maybe even go to Greenland!
it would be a suicide mission, there are areas of central and south america that are simply too dangerous to hike through. You could do most of it, but you wouldn’t be able to hike continuously, there would be certain sections you’d have to drive through/fly over
The planning for that would be more than a year which is what they take the plan their trips right now like the cdt trail, a lot of South America has poisonous animals plus the danger of being in certain of those Latin countries would make the trip not worth it
Synthetic clothing... makes sense; lightweight, dries quickly. Cool!
Have you tried vessy shoes they are waterproof 100%. Love your posts.
Thanks!
Thank you!!!!!
What quality clothing are you wearing where it can stand up to that sort of use without getting a little foul?
We've found that synthetic materials hold up best, followed by wool. If you're curious, links to all our gear are on our website: thruhikers.co
@@reneeandtim many thanks, I'll have a dog through!
Cool video. What’s the purpose of walking sticks?
Do you guys ever get sick on the trail and if so what do you do?! I love your videos ❤
this is so efficient! i was wondering do you carry a pocket knife? i could never go camping without mine, not even for safety reasons it's just a useful thing (for me) to have
Mary Poppins eat your heart out! 😁
Dam I love yall
Not trying to be rude but how in the world do you all always seem happy!!! Teach me your ways!
They get to do something they love with the person they love everyday, hard not to be happy
Dude has a Zippo didn't expect that considering the rest.
Love you guys, keep safe out there
That’s literally like mary poppins bag 🤣🤣🤣
i love you two
Can I know what brand rain gear you guys use please?
Do you have a waterproof bag you would reccomend? Ours always leak/rip, even if not over stuffed
yall need to be sponsored by vessi or something (no idea if they comfy for hiking tho but if they are!)
Hey idk if you knew this but they make solar recharging banks to charge phones it doubles as a flashlight and a compass
Yeah, to bad those are terrible
dang, man !!!!!