🚨THANK YOU!!🚨 To everyone that is so graciously participating in this challenge!! I had no clue it was going to reach so many great hikers and KZreadrs. My goal was simply to connect this great community a bit more and get to know as many of you as I could. I truly hope to meet you all one day on the trail!! Thanks again all and God Bless!!!!!

@mlemons33

5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering who started all this. Nicely done! Started a trend.

My luxury item is absolutely my thermarest compressible pillow. That thing is a game changer.

Dan, I’m with you on the pillow (well, not the second one) AND the second light. Mine is a Thtunite Ti3, which is in my EDC. I don’t feel clothed without it in my pocket, despite the fact I have a headlight in my pack. Thanks always for your enjoyable and enthusiastic videos.

My 3 luxury item. Chair, pillow, and a small insulated cup with lid. Morning coffee on the trail is amazing with that!!!

This is the episode that I took from and agree with the most! Thanks, D.B.!

I found your channel through Artemis and I just gotta say thank you so much for getting this challenge rolling. It has exposed me to so many other channels and hikers. I usually follow a couple of hikers each year, I may have a dozen I’m watching now. I don’t know how I’m going to watch them all once they all hit the trail, a good problem to have! Thanks again, you rock sir!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Cobb hey Ashley! That’s so great! The hiking community is full of such great people. I can’t wait to see I discover as well!!! Thanks for watching!!!!

Another great video! My luxury/comfort items: A pint of Yukon Jack. My OV pillow, (basically the same as the Trekology). If there aren't any burn bans and I can have a fire; my Sven Saw, or Bahco, and a big knife for processing firewood...nothing like relaxing by a small, warming fire at the end of a long day...

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the encouragement! I will bring the Bahco as well for shorter winter trips when there is tons of snow. Normally I'll just find down firewood but with snow covered ground the saw helps a ton! I think it weighs maybe 7oz or something. It's a great saw!!

Great video! Makes me feel a little less bad about some of the stuff I bring, lol! My top luxury item is the GSI Coffee Rocket! There is nothing worse than crappy coffee while camping, so I bring this! I even have fancy coffee that I bring and can only purchase when I visit Jasper National Park, lol! I have also been thinking about switching my air pillow to a foam core one, because as you say, a good night's sleep is important!

I love how luxury items need to be confessed! Good stuff. As I also feel claustrophobia from hammocks and tents, it's interesting that the night light helps out.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

nobodyhikes helps a TON! I couldn’t hammock without one!!

Love the video Dan!! I've been feeling so guilty about hiding all of my luxuries, but it is finally time to come clean! Appreciate the love and can't wait to make the video!!!

@JeremiahStringer

5 жыл бұрын

@Artemis on the Trail Lol there is enough to share 😂 So happy I met you guys!!

I carry 2 sleep pads. The closed cell foam stays regardless of the fact I have an inflatable. Folded, it's a short stool to sit on the ground, partially unfolded it's a sit pad, I can toss it out to lay down and stretch on breaks. Combined with the air pad it makes sleeping on my side better and adds insulation if it's colder than expected...

Hi. In Colorado our luxury item is usually a good Indica or Sativa......really! Thanks for the content!!

Hello Dan, true confessions are good for the soul. : - ) Now we know that you are a true hiker/backpacker. Two of my favorite comfort items are a bottle of Paul Masson mango brandy and a large bag of M & M's peanuts. (True confession). Take care out there Dan, be safe and always have fun. I really enjoy your videos. 🤗

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Ronald! That’s awesome! I need to get some more comfort food out on the trail! 🤣

Awesome video! I’ve been doing a lot of research on backpacking because I’m planning a through hike of the AT in 2020. This is the first backpacking channel I’ve seen to be informative yet also make me laugh throughout the video. Just subscribed, keep up the awesome work!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Congrats on your 2020 AT hike! I hope one day I’ll be able to have enough time in my life to do that 😂 also, thanks for the subscription!

You inspired my first KZread video. You are the MAN, DAN!!!!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I’ll check it out!! But YOU’RE the man Dan! 🤣🤣

Wow Dan. Look what you started. I’m sure enjoying it ! 👍

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas H Wow Thomas! This is nuts!! I’m trying my best to find and watch each challenge video but there are so many! I had no idea this would happen!!

So THIS is where it all started. Great challenge man!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep it was me!! 🤣

Oh my gosh! I'm cracking up! Yep...I have the same chair and I watched with envy on a Grand Canyon hike as my friend sat in her chair every single night. Dang, I was so jealous! I'll never leave home again without my chair! And I have three pillows - but one of them really counts as a stuff sack. I'm a side sleeper too and I have a hard time getting comfortable. Thanks for the entertaining video! New sub!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maryann! Glad I could entertain today LOL! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

Just a tip for your noisy bag pillow......slide your buff over the pillow and it won't slip around plus quiet it down. Dual purpose......great info..keep it coming. Mouse

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip, Robert!

Yes, side-sleepers unite in our need of an extra pillow (or two).

Weird maybe but I sleep with my trekology 2 pillow on or off the trail. Most comfortable pillow I have found ever.

What a great idea. And we as viewers are now connecting with new you tubers. I’m spending way too much time. 😂 But enjoying all of it. Thank you and God bless you.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susie! Glad you’re enjoying it! I know how you feel… I spend way too much time on KZread as well 😂

My orange frisbee is my 175 gram comfort item. I use it as a TV tray while I’m eating - it’s so much better than balancing stuff on my legs without it. I use it as a gear tray so if I dump out my bag of assorted goodies, everything is all contained and off the ground. It can be used as a fan for the fire when I’m already sitting on my sit pad and don’t want to get up. I keep my shoes in it (under the tarp next to my hammock) if rain is coming so any water that creeps under has to be at least an inch deep before my shoes get wet. It’s a nice light diffuser to put over a headlamp or flashlight when I want some indirect light. A paper plate fits perfectly in it for car camping! I consider it an emergency signal because it’s big and orange and I can throw it up in the air to attract attention. It can be used as a scoop shovel for snow. I can put it under a drip point of my tarp if it’s raining to collect water. And last, but not least, it’s a great frisbee to throw with a friend or throw at trees if I’m solo! I guess it’s not a comfort item, it’s a very useful tool for many different applications. But I consider it a comfort item because it’s a toy that most people would laugh at if they were to see it in my pack.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Ummmmm... GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!! That is seriously the most epic backpacking item I’ve never thought of!!!!! So many awesome uses!!!! My only question to you would be, do you backpack alone? That would be one sad Frisbee throw 🤣🤣

@nathansharp3193

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Becker : I do. I also play disc golf alone...And mountain bike alone...I go skiing alone...My dog sometimes goes kayaking with me though! Nobody can keep up with me!🤫🤥 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKWOk6-FpNaXqdo.html

Dan you're quickly becoming my favorite backpacking channel. I confess I also have a hello kitty pillow 😂

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

WOW Thank you and I truly appreciate the encouragement!!!! Go team Hello Kitty!!! 😂😂😂

A backpacking chair is worth more than it’s weight in gold! I’m on board with that. I’m a side sleeper too, so 2 pillows is actually a great idea in my books, especially considering a little extra weight can mean less back/neck aches. Gonna binge through your content now, looking forward to what you got in store for the future 👍

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Did THE EDWARD SHIN just watch one of my vids?!!!!!!! 😳🙌 🤣😎

Need a headlamp recommendation, preferably one that is rechargeable, a lockout, different brightness, and a red light setting

I bring a chair and a luci light. I always tell myself I don’t need them, but I end up taking them anyway ⛺️

Hah - great list - and thanks for getting this started! I just posted mine as I was called out by Katahdin Or Bust. Way to bring fun to the beginning of the 2019 season!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That is so cool!! Thanks so much for making the video. I am so happy we are all a part and helping each other by reaching each other’s subscribers!! I just watched your challenge video!

I'm a birdwatcher so full size binocular. The minis just don't cut it. Also pour over coffee system. Gotta have real coffee.

Two pillows! 🤣🤣 love it!!! Mine is a pillow also. I have an anti-comfort item - foam pad to sleep on. It's the pits! I need a blow up mattress ASAP!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That’s hilarious! Check out the Nemo tensor insulated regular/wide pad it’s by far the most comfortable backpacking sleep pad I’ve ever slept on!

@shiftinggears5870

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker will do! Cheers mate!

@shiftinggears5870

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker just ordered my nemo tensor sleeping mat! I'm excited!!!!! Cheers mate!

Your challenge made it to me from Ramdino and I've seen many other vloggers your challenge has reached. I just subscribed, now I know about your channel. Happy Trails

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! I can’t believe the challenge even made it past my original video 🤣 thanks for reaching out and I’m gonna watch your vid now!!!!

I was tagged, had fun making a video, and passed it on. Thank you for bringing us all together more 👍

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Just watched it! Thanks so much for making the video! I had no clue so many people were going to get involved! The best part is getting to know all of the different hikers and seeing all of the great KZread channels! I hope to one day meet you out on the trail! Where are you located at?

@trailtimewithblaze4874

5 жыл бұрын

Upstate NY. Very new channel but I’m trying to improve. Hopefully one day I can get the camera presence that you have. Nice videos ⛰

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I appreciate the encouragement! You should see the stuff I edit out! 😂🤣 I just started around thanksgiving. The book KZread Secrets by Sean Cannell is AMAZING. Also his KZread channel is Think Media. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I take a fabric cover for my mat which also works as sleeping bag liner if cold& a helinox chair knock off of Amazon.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Holyfox what is the knock off brand??

@holyfox94

5 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.de/Sxinga-Ultraleicht-Campingstuhl-Strandstuhl-Multifarbe-Gr%C3%B6%C3%9Fe/dp/B07BT6FYZZ There are a lot of different, never heard of, brands.

Caught your channel from over at Artemis' place! Doooood, awesome channel you have! 😎

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the encouragement more than you know! Artemis is a great girl and has been hugely helpful!!

Just subscribed....Ok Mr.Dan Baker I just got tagged! So I figured I’d check out the source....nice channel man! This tagging thing you started is traveling fast! As another sub 10 pounder I’m joining in and I’ll tag 3 more....why not I’ll play along! Just found out ten minutes ago I was tagged by quicksand on the trail! So I’ll try and get mine out tomorrow...kinda fun!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Craig! That is so cool! I had NO CLUE that this would take off the way it has!! It's amazing to see what other hiker channels are out there. I just subscribed and canon wait to see your video!!

I am 5" 3" and weigh a hundred pounds or less, but I bring an extra wide sleeping pad. And the pad has to be 3 inches thick. I also carry a pillow, but it's a necessity not a luxury... LOL The trouble with the extra wide sleeping pads is there usually extra long too. I'm contemplating cutting some off and stealing it back up. But every time I pick up the scissors I chickened out. My base weight is 11 to 12 lb depending if I bring the chair. Oh wait I guess the chair counts as a luxury item too.

Come on man, I'm full on UL, not luxury in my pack! oh well, except those items, and those others. Guess I've got one to work on now! Thanks!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! You got this!!!!

@nathansharp3193

5 жыл бұрын

Spiguyver Backpacking : We all know you don’t go very far without a trail cocktail!! ...or is that a necessity??

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

5 жыл бұрын

@@nathansharp3193 Dang, you got me! I fully cover that in my response to this video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnulxrehpaXeaMY.html

Ahh...I finally found the man who started the epidemic. I got tagged the other day. It was very fun!! Thanks for starting this!!!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂🤣🤣 yes it is true! But I honestly had no clue that this would ever be as crazy as it is! I can’t believe how many people are doing this! I literally only tagged four channels! But it is been super cool getting to find so many new hiking channels out there. Have you made your video yet??

@QuicksandontheTrail

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker Yeah. I made it yesterday. Rachel from hiking with Arrow tagged me. I tagged three others and one All-star Backpacking KZreadr. I got greedy 😄

I hammock camp so my campsites are in areas with trees. I know you can use your hammock as a chair but it's nicer to actually have a separate item to use as a chair. For that comfort I use the Terrapin Outfitters Hatchling Hammock Chair. I hang it from two trees usually away from the hammock. Later before going to bed I relocate it under my hammock as a catch all ( Under hammock ) for my shoes and pack . Next item is a consumable liquid so I don't count the weight , A emptied and cleaned Instant Breakfast ( Carnation Breakfast Essentials ) bottle filled with a good Bourbon. 8oz fluid capacity. That dictates the next item which doubles as a adult beverage cup , coffee cup and measuring cup , not necessarily in that order . A 1.1/2 cup liquid measure the GSI Outdoors Infinity Stacking Cup. After camp is set up relaxing in the chair ( lounger ) with a good drink and nothing to do is really enjoyable.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I hammock camp as well! I've never tried a hammock chair but it sounds AMAZING! A lil backcountry bourbon makes any trip better!! Thanks, Chuck!!!!

@Oldsparkey

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker Unlike a hammock where the ends are tied off at basically the same height. With the chair the ends are tied off at different heights. This way you can hang it anyway you want it , a lounger or a high back chair or anything in between. Mine weighs 4.8 ounces and loosely packs at 7 inches and 3 inches in it's own stuff sack.. The two straps are a total of 2.6 ounces. Making a small 7.4 ounce package. It has a continuous loop at each end so there is a variety of ways it can be hung.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Who makes that hammock?

I bring a microfiber towel for creek crossings because I don’t like walking with wet feet. It is also great for those rare shower opportunities.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Spikeeus great idea!!!

Fun tag! Some great channels!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Let’s collaborate! Email me danbeckeroutdoors@gmail.com

How do you like your canon 80d camera? Like taking pics / videos on the trial, currently using a canon sl2, looking to upgrade

That chair is nice. Light and comfortable.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

And expensive! But worth it! I had one blow into the campfire once 🤦🏻‍♂️

@WaywardWaggs

5 жыл бұрын

😂 That sucks

Ha...Artemis on The Trail called me out because of your callout! Looks like I'll be cranking out a video too! GREAT energy...just subscribed & will binge watch your stuff! I HAVE THE TRECKOLOGY PILLOW TOO, however, I'm not listing it! lol

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome! I’m so glad we are doing this luxury video thing… There are so many other great KZreadr’s out there I can’t wait to get to know! I just subscribed! Also, I just started watching your videos and can’t wait to see you thru hike the Appalachian Trail!! Go team trekology pillow! 😂😂

@katahdinorbust2197

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker "Team Treckology" LMBO, my Grandma would love that! So you started this challenge thing?? SUPER COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite part is learning about other channels from the mouth of fellow YouTubbers! 30 ish days & counting!

Chair Yes. 2nd Light - Yes. But pillows - No Way are they a luxury item! 😝 I spent extra money to get a quilt a few ounces lighter and no mummy hood to it , because my S2S Aeros is part of the quilt sleep system and not a separate item! 🤣 it’s all the way you list / categorize and weigh your gear! Great vid.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Ha yes!! I love that school of thought!! 🤣 What kind of quilt did you go with? Also, thanks for the encouragement and thanks for watching!!!

I like a good ground pad REI 2.5 - 3.5 Xlarge and a camp chair. That is why I kayak camp so that I can easily bring along those luxuries.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I would love to try to kayak camp. I've never even been kayaking!!

@iviewthetube

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker I have a friend who paddled from Olympia, WA to Skagway, AK. Also, check out all of the cool places to paddle from Anacortes, WA.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I will do that! Thanks for that info!

@iviewthetube

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker Enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYGJlsyHnc-pgaQ.html

Just found your channel from Artemis. New sub. 👍🏻

Is a pillow really a luxury item? Especially for us side sleepers. Even if it is 2-3 ounces.

Great video... Two pillows and a pair of Crocs ... Hate wet boots. No doubt have more than that but then I am by no means UL. 😁

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I need some camp shoes.. been looking around but haven’t decided yet. You don’t need to be ultralight.. hike your own hike, right?!

@HikeCamp

5 жыл бұрын

HYOH Indeed... 😀

Thais was fun. Great idea.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I seriously had no clue that it would go past my initial video 🤣

@theworldaccordingtogoat4482

5 жыл бұрын

That’s what makes it really cool. And fun lot of peeps. Take care man.

dont call the cops. My comfort item is some thc

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

😬😲 👀😂😂

@trailtimewithblaze4874

5 жыл бұрын

Same here lol

@rhiannonsredcabin8367

5 жыл бұрын

whos isnt lol...

@crispysock520

5 жыл бұрын

Makes those rainy days comfortable

@brandonfoley7519

4 жыл бұрын

👏🎉🕺

I have a feeling your channel is going to explode.....great job on the vid, really enjoyed those "confessions", lol!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! We should connect in email or phone sometime. I need some more mentoring! I have a couple other youtubers I’ve connected with as well. Would you be interested in talking sometime? I looked for an email on your KZread page but can’t find one LOL! Mine is danbeckeroutdoors@gmail.com. Would love to chat!!!!!!!!

Whiskey...it’s for survival, insulates from the inside!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Preach it!

Comfort items lol mmmh First is my Ars pad! That thing is so comfortable i love mine... sometimes take 2 lol . I guess my next is i take alot alot alot of snacks lol so many snacks i don’t need lunch. And i still pack lunch lol. I guess my last comfort items is bring 2 backup batteries for my iphone. It never gets below 50% lol its weird i know but i can shoot all day and gps and surf if there is service. Hell i still enjoy the trail.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Um... snacks are not luxury.. they are necessity!! 😂🤣 Oh, and I have a crazy habit of overpacking my battery power as well!!

....dont know why but Dan looks like the adult version of jim halpert from the office.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I seriously hear that at least once a week. My friends at church call me Jim! 😂

@Taylor1989s

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker those are good friends.lol

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@jeannettec375

5 жыл бұрын

I think he looks like Carson Daly from the Today Show.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂 I actually took a picture with people in New Orleans years ago that thought I was Carson Daly! They were pretty drunk though… I’m sure they were pretty disappointed the next day when they finally saw the picture! 😂😂🤣

Wow. That chair ain’t cheap!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Yep I know!! I bought two!! 😳🤣 One is for my wife. Big Agnes (owner of Helinox) knows it’s the lightest full featured chair and super popular so they’ll charge an arm and a leg! You can find deals out there though!!

BOOOMMMMM IM SUBSCRIBING YOU MANNN YOU GOT THE POINTTT!!!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂

I bring a 3 lb pillow with me. Wouldnt leave home without it. My pack still weighs less than 10 pounds

Always used a pillow used the big package baloon squares😁👍. Also if you use a hammock why the chair?

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I use the hammock to sit in when I eat or cook my breakfast. I like the chair because I can bring it over to the fire if I want or take it out on longer breaks.. of course, I did have one blow into the fire in October 🔥 😂😂 I saved it just in time!!

Coming back to the original tag video thanks to Hiker in Estonia !

@julietteorwhateva2163

5 жыл бұрын

And I’m subscribed!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!!!!!

@HM-gk3rq

5 жыл бұрын

Just saw her video now. Love that she made it even tho she wasn’t tagged. Your challenge was far reaching!!

LMFAO Always look forward to your next video great job. My luxury items would be helinox chair zero 17oz, a heavy zero tolerance pocket knife 8.3oz and here is my biggest and heaviest luxury confession i carry a telescoping fishing rod and reel with lures 19.7oz. lol Doing isle royale in May fishing gear weight will probably get doubled during that trip.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

6974Royce awesome!!! I love the idea of a telescopic rod!!! Which one do you use??

@6974Royce

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker PLUSINNO is the one i use ordered from amazon great price and it works amazing.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I’m gonna check it out. I’ve been looking at doing Isle Royale as well. It’s been on my bucket list for several years!

I always brought a folding bucket from sea to summit and also a backpacking chair from a light but not anymore. Too bad. I always always bring a 3 inches thick 2 pounds Cushing mad to sleep on during the winter time when I go back to packing and we’ll always bring it. I always bring a very small tarp to put on my tent for the purpose of extra insurance against rain that means a little bit of extra weight I know that I don’t care. I always bring an extra tarp 10 x 8 for the purpose of making a shelter in case of reign of any other precipitation or the punishment from the sun, it’s great, it’s extra weight but I don’t care. Even with that extra weed in my backpack, my base load is always around 11 pounds or 12 sometimes and I don’t even have any titanium gear nor any dynamic gear in my back packing equipment. I’ve been criticized, I’ve been complemented , I have been advised in a in any different ways but always this people benefit from my tarp shelter when necessary. I like your channel. Great video. Keep bringing some more. God bless you.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Wow Erick! Those are great items! Hike your own hike and don't care what the haters say! I had no clue that Sea to Summit sold a folding bucket. Do you use it to transport water? Thanks for the encouragement and thanks for watching.. Also, God Bless you too! Jesus is AMAZING!!

@erickortiz9121

5 жыл бұрын

Are use the sea to summit folding bucket to collect water from water sources that are hard to get to with a piece of rope. I also have it handy next to the camp fire in case of a burn. I also use this bucket to wash dishes or wash my hands while cooking and also to take a bath under the vestibule of my tent when I had it. I don’t use it anymore. Be blessed.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Erick Ortiz Those are great ideas! I never thought of tying off a bucket or a bottle to a rope to get to difficult to reach water sources like over a bridge perhaps. Awesome!

I knew you were gonna mention that chair! Hey, even though I'm not a "chair person," I'm glad you don't give a sh to say "hey, I like it, so I bring it." I'm sure most of us carry some kind of extra weight because...well, why do we need to give anyone a reason/excuse?! I guess I could say my luxury items would be my phone with it's cord and portable charger. As well as my camera and the mini tripod I bring. I don't think I bring many other "extras," but of course I might have essential items I could make lighter. But I like what I've got! (mostly)

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Hike your own hike, right!!! Hey we should do a collaboration. I think more people should see your channel. It’s awesome!!!!

@AmyRoutt

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker I think we should do that! I'd love to do that with your channel, for sure. Haven't really thought of that yet!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’ll try to think of some ideas :-) you think of some too! FYI a great KZread channel I’ve been watching and also a book I have been reading is KZread Secrets by Sean Cannell. The KZread channel he runs is called Think Media. It has literally revolutionized my thoughts on KZread. There is so much that goes into uploading videos and getting people to see them and watch them. I highly recommend his book and channel!!

Nice bud! Your vids are taking off!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that encouragement! Trust me, I need it more than you know! This book has been AMAZING: KZread Secrets by Sean Cannell. Also, his KZread channel ‘Think Media’.

@HuckOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Right on. I'll check those out!

Awesome challenge!! 😀

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Ina Richards they are fun to watch, right?!

@inarichards7554

5 жыл бұрын

I’m checking out the tags and meeting some very interesting hikers... I think the 2019 hiking season is gonna be the best !!! So much fun !!! Heck yea!!!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Are you hiking the AT?

@inarichards7554

5 жыл бұрын

Not hiking AT as thru hiker, just section hiking till I retire this year. Maybe class of 2020?? Till then, I watch and learn 😀 thanks for asking and being an awesome part of this vlogging community 👏🙌

@inarichards7554

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve also set goal to learn about KZread vlogging and get equipment to be successful 🙏

Love some comfort items

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!! You're my kind of hiker!! 😂

Cheaper brands, but essentially same three items (excluding second pillow). Cheers from New Orleans

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! Great minds think alike!! Thanks so much for watching!!!!

@rhettoracle9679

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker I'm older and the luxury chair is my most recent. Now an essential, unless hammock camping. Then I just flip over the hammock (mosquito net built in for Louisiana swamp mosquitoes)

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I’m a hammock camper as well! I also love my Helinox Chair Zero!!!

Found your channel because my husband ended up being tagged through the challenge 😊 He's getting ready to make his video this afternoon. What a fun idea 😁

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That is SO COOL!! I literally had no idea this would take off like it has. I just subscribed to your channel! I love finding the hiker channels I never knew were out there. What's your husband's channel?? Tell him I can't wait to see the video!!!!

@halohikes

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker Not By Sight is his channel. I'm editing his video right now 😊

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! He must be big time to have his own personal video editor !!😂

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

OK I see I have been subscribe to his channel for quite some time! Are you guys Christians?? I am a former student ministries pastor!

@halohikes

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker We are ❤ He's a former pastor. Currently, if we had to have a title, it would be missionaries. 😊

Hi I was wondering which chair you, I know now so can get one :-)

@DanBecker

3 жыл бұрын

Helinox chair zero

Don’t blame you, I backpack with a chair too!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

iGtz yes!!! Go team backpacking chair!!!! 😂😂

No fishing LMAO 😂

Darwin on the trial posted his today!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I know! Crazy!! I commented on his vid! 🙌🙌

Imo, the only real reason to go ultra-light on your main gear is so you CAN bring more luxury items too lol.

I always have a couple of Netflix movies downloaded on my phone in case I can’t sleep.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Just think of how ultralight those movies are too!! 😂😂😂 I usually download a few episodes of The Office!

25” x 72” Nemo tensor sleeping pad.....

I bring 2 luxuries; a chair and inflatable pillow.

My comfort item...phone booth

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

WOW! How many liters is your backpack?? 😂

@hipgroove68

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker the booth is my backpack! I need a better hip belt!! And the damn phone keeps ringing!!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣🙌

haha, Not to many people willing to call out the "sub 10lb" crowd. I think a lot of people these days have forgotten that what is in your pack is personal and subjective. Nice to see some people remember though! haha. Ive never tried a hammock and i don't really get claustrophobic but i do find that it takes me a minute to get used to either the insane silence or the particular noises of the local wild life before i can settle in and fall asleep.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I just love that we all have the outdoors in common! Who cares what each other brings and how we decide how to enjoy it, right??! Hike your own hike!! What day do you start your through hike?

@AhonuiOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker Agreed. I was very reluctant to start my channel because i thought i was under the impression that the internet was just a mean place. I didn't even have social media until last year. i have an instagram now haha. But to my surprise i have felt nothing but welcome here on youtube. Even the "criticizing" comments i receive are not criticizing. they are very much advice from different perspectives all over the world and i love it. Glad my gear video was received so well and made me decide it would be fun to carry on in this online community. I leave march 8th with my family for San Diego and i will hit the trail march 11th!! getting real now!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Are you going to be shooting videos during the thru hike?

@AhonuiOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

@@DanBecker I am. I hope to post 2 videos a week that will be a couple weeks behind my start. Thats actually the only reason i have a youtube channel. My eight year old son made me promise to make him videos so he could watch me on trail. For some reason i decided to post my gear video and it got a lot of views really fast so i figured hey why not, and kept making videos haha.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Well you are doing a great job. My kids are 6, 9, and 11! I would be making videos and writing letters if I was thru hiking a trail as well! Can’t wait to see more videos from you!

On to the west coast now! :)

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

LOL! Devin and I have been talking the past couple of months. He really helped me get my channel started with tons of ideas and tips! I’m super grateful he did the challenge!

@HuckOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Devin's a good dude for sure! Next week you'll be over 2K subs!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I’m just along for the ride! Where are you located?

@HuckOutdoors

5 жыл бұрын

Southern California. Tagged 3 guys all from the west coast here in my vid. We'll see how far we can get this to go!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

That’s right! I knew you were from California.. Just forgot for a second! Have you ever hiked in the redwoods?

If you brought the hello kitty pillow you wouldn't need the nightlight. #science

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

hermetically sealed 🤣😂🤣

Im just gonna sit on my bear cannister

Is Artemis still on KZread?

@drwisniewski

4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering that myself. Couldn’t find the channel.

.... that moment when you realize the majority of your pack is still comfort items 😬🤣 🤷🏽‍♂️ But seriously, side sleeper to side sleeper I need me a second pillow!

@BackcountryForward

5 жыл бұрын

Artemis on the Trail if they ship it up here to the Great White North I think I will too! Otherwise I’m making my own!

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Don't ever be ashamed of the second pillow! Join the Second Pillow Hiker Club!!😂😂

No Darwin or Dixie? Oh well, maybe they don’t need the plugs.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I’d say those guys are doing pretty well, yes! 😂🤣 i tagged hikers that would actually see my video 🤣🤣. Thanks for watching!!

@Arfshesaid457

5 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. As does your pillow situation. I myself have come around to the Way of the Pillow.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Go team Pillow!! No more need to hide!!! 🙌🙌

@Arfshesaid457

5 жыл бұрын

Clothes bags are, in the fullness of time, too lumpy to serve as an adequate pillow. For 4 ounces or whatever, it’s worth it.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! You’re sleep is so important out there. Especially if you have a longer hike ahead of you. I’d rather carry an extra 4 oz than get bad sleep!

No shout out to Shug? Wow....

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Love Shug! He is amazing!!

@camezcym4975

5 жыл бұрын

Shug: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gK59sLWufs3eoaw.html IMHO, Dutch's "response" got him beat, which is a high bar

Ipod for music because I don’t own a cell phone.

@DanBecker

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe bring a super long cord for the landline phone.. I'm sure you can get one made ultralight.. 😂😂 Thanks for watching and commenting!!

@onionhead5780

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Becker .. No thanks brother. Lol. Gained a lot of freedom and focus when I ditched the phone. Never goin back. 👍

You can't measure mental health in grams. ❤

Artimus the quitter!

@rebeccabrady9735

4 жыл бұрын

What happened to Artimus? I can’t find her page!

confesion, I buy backpacking gear and never go