Most areas of the park require all food and other items that have a scent to be carried in an approved bear canister. There are a couple of sites at elevation and along the rivers that have bear wires.

Looking up gear loadout's for my upcoming trip in August and came across this one. It's neat to see how our gear evolves over the years.

Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing your gear loadout. It looks like you have all the essentials. All the best to you. 🤗

backpacking gear is my favorite way to spend money. Thanks for the vid. Have a great trip!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Ed A thank you!

@GojiraNeko

4 жыл бұрын

me too! .... now i just have to be able to use it all :(

I would like to see how you pack it into your backpack also next time.

@karniskavva

3 жыл бұрын

LOL he did not get it in the bag

Nice run through. Have a blast! I've hike around on Mt Hood it's beautiful in the PNW.

Awesome gear. Man I'm so jealous everyone is getting out. Have fun. Looking forward to seeing the trip.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

The Backpack Blazer thanks Dustin! Feeling quite fortunate!

Sounds like an amazing adventure! Be safe, stay dry (as much as possible) and yes, please share the journey 😊🍅

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Gilbert Rod thanks! Journey will for sure be shared.

We are currently experiencing a record high temperatures. That doesn't mean the weather will change or that you won't get rain, especially in ONP because it is technically a temperate rain forest. One piece of gear for these shoulder seasons that I find useful is a wide brimmed hat like the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero. Have fun!

@cuchanu

4 жыл бұрын

The Seattle sombrero is awesome, works much better than a hood.

How do you spell relief? RAIN GEAR.... Pack cover? One optional thing is a lightweight tarp. for creating a rain shelter for cooking and hanging out. Did I mention a mask and snorkel???? I live in the Washington Convergence Zone so may be a little over-sensitive....

OLYMPIC is great! Have an awesome trip! 👍

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

TheBestBackpacker thanks Jason!

This looks like a great well thought out pack set up! I see rain pants were already suggested.. hopefully you won’t need them!

Looking forward to seeing your trip video. I live in Seattle and have hiked and backpacked many times in ONP. This time of year I am assuming you will be hiking a trail at fairly low elevation as anything about about 2k feet probably has snow. Get ready to see more of the color green than you have ever seen in UT. Moss, moss and more moss. I would agree with the comments recommending rain pants as well as switching to a fleece or wool hat. If you are in the national park, many areas require bear canisters which you can rent at the wilderness center if needed. You will love it man, so much of that area is very remote and so beautiful. Old growth trees 600-700 years old towering over you. If you are near Forks, WA grab a beer and a burger at Blakeslees pub.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Christopher Thayer awesome info, thank you!

Rain pants ,RAIN PANTS trust me you my need them

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

jonathan lawton didn’t bring any, but did bring extra pair of dry pants.

@bertman4

5 жыл бұрын

Rain skirts

@cuchanu

4 жыл бұрын

Rain pants suck unless it will be very cold and you want to be able to sit around in camp. But I've been out there when it's raining sideways all day and I just used a waterproof jacket, nylon shorts, and waterproof shoes. For most people if their core is warm they're fine. But waterproof pants just make you sweaty and uncomfortable.

@darthkek1953

4 жыл бұрын

@@cuchanu I find waterproof pants are great for cold and/or wet wind (I do mountain walking) because they cut the wind and insulate you, but as you say for bog-standard rain (and I get a lot of that in Scotland) what you need is a lightly longer jacket and walker trousers that dry quick.

thanks for sharing. Have a good time and stay safe!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

EDC Adventures thank you!

This is our last night of a seven day trip around the Olympia peninsula. All seven days were cloudless and 60 to almost 80! We had all the rain gear ready though.

I'm from the PNW. Chilly and damp is the norm as you know. You look well enough prepared to me. Have an awesome trip!! And please please please make a vid:)

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Jeanne Panciera thanks! Looks like I’ll have two videos coming from this!

@cheesecake1003

5 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure Was wondering if you are prepared for heavy rain. Didn't see much rain gear in your vid. Maybe an UL umbrella?

Nice choice of gear! Looking forward to the trip Video

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Josh Herod Outdoor Adventures 👊🏻

Bring more dry socks! Weather here in Olympia has been really fair lately but rain is always expected. Good luck out here in my back yard! Olympic National Park is very beautiful! You should come out in mid June to catch all the rhododendrons in bloom though.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Kurts Random Outdoor Stuff thanks for the tip! I definitely brought extra socks and looking forward to a good adventure tomorrow!

@kurtsrandomoutdoorstuff9346

5 жыл бұрын

Backcountry Exposure I’m hiking west fork dosewallips into honeymoon meadows tomorrow, so I will be in the park as well

@linhovenden

5 жыл бұрын

You might try waterproof socks as well.

Dude! I was just in Seattle last weekend! and we were talking about hiking the Olympics! It should be a great trip. One thing you might consider, if the forecast is for rain, is rain pants. Have a great trip! Nice edit! Also, where are you hiking, what trails?

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Montana Backcountry Adventure *Backcountryschlott* rad! I’ve got a friend here who’s showing me around. We’re gonna be on the coast and west side of the park. Couldn’t honestly tell you what trails though.

A light weight tarp for camp, some place dry to eat and cook. The rain can be daunting. The tarp can be shared between the group to share the weight.

The Olympic National Park REQUIRES a Bear Cannister. All your food has to be put in a bear cannister. At this point, they don't accept Ursacks yet, so it you are inside the park, you have to use a bear cannister. These are available for rent from the park...

During spring, fall, and winter I'll often being a small tarp if I'm in a group, otherwise what often is happens is you find that when it starts raining everyone retreats to their tent.

Nice details on your planned kit. I saw your video on the trip, but you didn't cover the gear you ended up taking with you. How did it all work out?

I'm from farther north in Skagit and Whatcom counties. Hope you get some sun! When the sun is out its magical, when its not it's still amazing! You might try synthetic for your jacket and sleeping bag because even though its not raining the humidity can still get everything pretty damp. Wool is a fantastic way to go as well. Hope you have a wonderful time!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

LinTastic thank you! It’s been amazing so far!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

LinTastic thank you! It’s been amazing so far!

Are you hiking the Hoh River trail or Mt. Olympus? The area is a temperate rainforest, but Mt. Olympus is glaciated year round. I did the Hoh to Blue glacier maybe 10 years ago.

Safe travel's Dev. Can't wait to see the video!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

The Wasatch Gear Review ah it’s gonna be so good!

Get a wool beanie. Will keep you warm even if wet. Down beanie seems... bad in the rain. Rain pants would be nice, especially if you're hiking in an area with dewy bushes, even if it isn't raining. Expect to wake up with dew on your tent every day as a dry tent is a rarity. It does not rain as much as people say, but there's always a chance of rain, especially in March/April. Build a giant beach fire and enjoy it.

Please give us some feedback on your new MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe in comparison to what you normally carry, the Soto Windmaster. Yes, I have & use the Soto Windmaster. I take my Peak Refuel meals out of the pouch; I put 1/2 the gram weight of the meal in each of 2 ziplock baggies. I prefer to eat more often than pigging out & stuffing myself with the entire meal that comes in a pouch. Putting 1/2 a meal in sandwich bags takes up less space than those bulky pouches which I don't use to eat out of.

Since the Olympic National Park is a Rain Forest it would be wise to carry a lite weight tarp or have a Poncho that can be used as a tarp. Good luck with rain gear. Let us know if you found some that keeps you dry while hiking in the ONP. Best part is you may not see any rain at all but I wouldn't count on it... if you will be on the western portion of the park you may experience 3 or even all 4 seasons in one day.... Living in Sequim I have spent many days hiking in the park.... Enjoy (if there in the summer months bring bug protection}

Been there sir, I'm from Arizona and decided to do my first thru hike on the AT. What a 180 from Az but I can see you doing fine!

@larryl4881

5 жыл бұрын

Jacket I recommend for wet environments is north face thermoball.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m using the Civetta jacket for rain and it’s been amazing.

Have any issue with condensation in the tent? It must have been hard keeping the down dry...Why not use synthetic insulation in such a wet climate since it will keep you warm even when wet?

Oh and hiking in Washington expect rain.

Yeah I went backpacking in Olympic national park and with a crappy pad and a 30 degree f synthetic sleeping pag and I was sweating

are you FEAR PACKING ?lol...great gear choices dude..hope you enjoy the trip..the pics I've seen on the GRAM of Washington are breathtaking..

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

brett hikez yes there is definitely a little bit of fear packing/over packing!!

Please educate me because, I am extremely novice. You have a Sawyer mini and a gravity filtration? Isn't the filtration from the mini immediate i.e. you can literally attach it to a smart water bottle and drink? Why have a gravity system which I've heard is slow when you have a sawyer mini? I've seen other hiker videos where they just filter through the mini from one bottle(or the bag) in to another bottle. Immediately. Thx

Very nice have fun and just an idea and rain pants/ skirt

Rain pants/gaiters and a bear canister. I hope it was fun!

The filter is the Sawyer micro, not the mini, just to avoid confusion.

What bag are you using to store your water system

I hope you have an amazing experience. Sounds like fun. I am from Northern Utah and was wondering if there is a group or open community of backpackers to meet up with. Thanks and be safe out there.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Doug Hooton check out the Facebook group Hike The Wasatch

@doughooton6220

5 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure thanks

I live very the Olympics. I would change out the down beanie. Most areas in the Olympics require a bear canister. Where are you going in the Olympics? Alan

@timbeez41

5 жыл бұрын

I second the bear can. you can rent them when you get your back country permit

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Keypen Hiker T good advice. I’ve got access to a bear can, so good to go there. Thank you! I think I’ll be somewhere on the coast and the west side of the park.

@waknitz

5 жыл бұрын

Bear cans are required in a good chunk of ONP and food bags are not allowed in those places. The coast is a bear can only area.

Have you ever gone hammock camping? I would recommend trying it if you haven’t!

😂😂 hanging out wirh poop. Haha. Great vid , Devin!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Lead Me Outdoors ha! Thanks Matt! Glad someone commented on that!

How’s the Nemo tent compared to the MSR Hubba Hubba? I’m stuck between those two and I’m going to do Longs peak in Colorado with my friend, and need a good tent for the cold on atleast a 5 day trip. What’s the best bet for me?

@BackcountryExposure

4 жыл бұрын

Shrimpslushi id probably suggest the MSR. Go watch my recent review on the Nemo Hornet. That might help your decision making.

@shrimpslushi5781

4 жыл бұрын

Backcountry Exposure awesome! Thank you. I will check it out

I grew up in PNW, Fork, actually LaPush., take a boat, lol. But who k9nows. 2 yrs ago I went to Alaska and it rained most of the 7 days. But last year is only rained about 60 minutes using 10 days.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Adventures with Frodo I could use some rain on a trip after several lately having zero rain.

I might suggest having a pair of gloves. I might have missed it, but when it’s cold and wet outside it sucks taking down your tent when it is cold.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

WorserTrash1 yeah I’ve got a pair of gloves 🧤

Hahaha don't worry about packing jealousy cause I got plenty. Have fun man!

@thebackpackblazer3973

5 жыл бұрын

You and me both

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Haggard Wilderness ha ha! Feeling very fortunate to have the opportunity.

For the food bags you make do you carry two? One for food and one for your clothes? If so what sizes for each? Thanks!

@BackcountryExposure

4 жыл бұрын

themahonster yeah most of the time I use two. One is a 3L bag for extra clothes and the other for food is 5L. I’ve got an Etsy store now and am selling those bags if you wanna check them out. Etsy.com/shop/backcountryexposure

@zero-ol2nt

4 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure Awesome thanks for the reply 👍

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So I didn't realize we were neighbors. I live in the potato state. Next month I'm hiking San Rafael Swells: Chute canyon and crack canyon. Have you done those? if so how were they?

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Z0MB13Redfield I haven’t done those canyons, but you will love it! Much of the Swell was just designated as Wilderness!

@Z0MB13Redfield

5 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure I ended up doing Little Wild Horse to Bell Canyon loop this last weekend. Both were amazing.

So close to buying the Nemo dragonfly!

@outboundjesse2558

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Becker I was looking at this tent too or the Rocket... but I may have found something a little different 😏

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Becker my hornet is proving to be a little frustrating.

@outboundjesse2558

5 жыл бұрын

Backcountry Exposure really?! What’s happening?

How heavy is the set up?

What kind of weight was your pack?

Why don’t people always use jet broil, I am new to this and wondering why

What was the overall weight?

Good looking loadout. What’s the total weight?

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

rpelton1 honestly I have no clue. Probably between 15 and 20 pounds 😂😂

Where in ONP are you going?

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Justin Carver around the west side of the park.

When are you coming up? Bring rain gear! LoL

This is more like how you would pack for a uk trip any time of the year lol

@D2Aventures

4 жыл бұрын

@Karl Schubert it was more the water proof side and always being wet. And trying to stay warm

This is making me believe I go hiking very unprepared.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

oh no! I may over prepare a little :)

Curious?? Weight on straps!0!

Don't forget your Bigfoot spray!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

L R I brought Bigfoot urine! I wanna see the beast!

Rain pants and one more pair of socks.

@stevenldustin

5 жыл бұрын

I’m heading out for 3 nights this weekend in Northern California. We are looking at 3 out of 4 days with rain. My gear list looks very similar to yours. Have fun!

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Steve Dustin I didn’t end up with rain pants but have a dry bag with extra clothes that aren’t in this list. Extra socks made it though. 👊🏻

I call it "SCENIC", CNOC, why do people call it KNOCK?

Could you review your outdoor research helium down hoodie?

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

I'll get to it soon.

I question your selection of knife. One, you only have ONE knife....redundancy is your friend. Two, it's not full tang. If you really got stranded, that plastic Bench-made isn't going to last.

@BackcountryExposure

3 жыл бұрын

Risk management and smart decision making. Living a life of “what if” is not worth it.

Down sleeping bag...more like you need a down payment to pay for that thing!

@BackcountryExposure

4 жыл бұрын

Jake Bates 🤔🤔🤔

Ditch the chair, lantern, pot grabber, and knife. FAK looks like too much, get a lighter pack, carry just one pot oh wait....

Bear Can?...........I live in Port Angeles......cant hike Olympic National Park without a bear can......that's another 3 lbs and a lot of square footage, show us your pack with the bear can included, that's what I want to see........you're talking day hike only, In Olympic National Park, without a bear can.

@BackcountryExposure

5 жыл бұрын

Carl Hyden ended up with one at the park.

@54Carlops

5 жыл бұрын

@@BackcountryExposure ............Don't use those....they're heavier...........I have the BV500........Going to backpack the Ozette to Rialto beach section tomorrow......Try hiking at night... to beat the tide.... rope climbing cliffs with a bear can....learning to read the tide charts is a must.......or you will be in major trouble.

So you go to a beautiful place and you spoil it with Wet Wipes.....

@BackcountryExposure

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Evans that get packed out.

@markevans506

4 жыл бұрын

Backcountry Exposure oh good otherwise plain old TP non bleached would be ok, or not?