I was stressing how to prepare appropriately for a weekend winter camp without carrying too much excessive stuff and this vid came up just when I needed it. Thanks!

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Glad to see a fellow camper including the essential beers aswell! 😂

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Definitely an essential!

Super video love seeing how people pack they’re kit differently

Re: comments about glass bottles: the video is proof there's space and weight for a few odd items that you *want* to have but aren't absolutely necessary. a few luxuries.

Handy and useful guide, thanks !

Nice tip about folding a jacket!

Wicked. Great video. Thanks.

Great video. Have one myself and with some proper organization managed to make it fit all sorts of gear for a 3 day/2 night trip. Will say that past 32lbs it becomes uncomfortable to wear, but otherwise does everything perfect

Im going to buy it thanks to you !!! a great video ty

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

I hope Osprey sees this comment 😂

OMG i loved the roll up jacket into the hood tip👌. Subbed👍😁, all the best Dixie

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's my favourite tip, such a lifesaver!

Interesting that you say about weight low down. In the military we are taught to put the weight up high - sounds counter intuitive but it works. I use a 40 litre roll top pack - I use. Nylofume pack liner which will amaze you. They are about £3.50 each but last for ages; really tough, and my quilt and spare clothes go inside along with my thermarest. I don’t use a pack cover. I have a DCF sack to shove my tent into if it is wet but generally manage to sponge it nearly dry as long as it’s not tipping down when packing away.

@elventuresuk

10 ай бұрын

You're not the first person to mention that! It does sound backwards though, I was taught weight low to keep centre of gravity low, and to keep the weight on your hips rather than shoulders. Do you know why the military teach it this way? Will check out the pack liner, tah!

That was really impressive, got the same bag so will be trying this out this week. New subscriber here

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Neil, best of luck!

I have that pack - and never thought to try my RAB ascent 500 in the bottom pocket - I'd easily get the rest of my gear in the rest of the pack - especially using your tip for the sleeping mat. Thanks

Awesome. Thanks.

Bless You. Fantastic video Just subscribed because of this! Well Done 👍🏻

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ♥️

Brilliant, thanks for that! I run a little wild camping club and it's surprising how many people forget their sh*t kit. Beers are essential, or a hip flask full of gin or brandy. Thanks for the down jacket tip, never seen that and it's probably more comfy than most camping pillows

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

The pillow trick is probably the best rip in the video in my opinion, I don't have to carry any extra kit but I can tick that pillow into my sleep bag with me and it's mega comfy

@matthewhowe4326

7 ай бұрын

I often pack an empty pillowcase, then once in your tent, you can pack it with clothes and your down jacket uppermost, makes for a good comfortable pillow and keeps your clothes warm and out of the way overnight.

Bet beer was good 👍, great info young lady. Take care

Great video. I always carry too much so being able to scale kit down, carrying a smaller lighter pack.

Great vid. Thank you

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hello nice vid! Your packing ability is impressive! Managing with a sub 50L pack still eludes me!

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The trick it to practise paying Tetris, then it all seems to fall into place 😂

This is a fantastic bideo

Neat and very helpful. Thank you

Take cans if you need beer, they are lighter and you can crush them down afterwards.

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

good tip! these were just what we had leftover

Great video - thank for sharing 👍

Bamboo biodegradable toilet tabs are awsome check them out better then t.p roll

Great video! Awesome gear choices. Well done on the information. New follower here. Crow✌️

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following!!

Great video El… subscribed 👊🏽🤙🏼

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

Squeezing your sleeping bag into that section is literal dark magic! I've got an Osprey48 and a Berghaus Transition 300 sleeping bag and I can't even get half of it stuffed into the bottom pocket

@elventuresuk

5 ай бұрын

Persistence, and make sure you tuck it into all the tiny back corners first!! Can't leave any air gaps at all or it just won't close haha

Great video, just what I needed to find out about too. Subbed.

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil!

Helpful 🎉 Thank you

Hi 👋 new subscriber here. I have a 36l rucksack but haven’t tried to camp with it yet. Might have to give it a go. Thanks. 😊

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

No harm in trying! Definitely consider if there are any lixuries you can leave behind

I lost it at ''sh1t kit'' XD XD XD great video btw, really helped me with the choice of which size of backpack go for

Try putting your tent poles in the side pocket and ditch the glass bottles

@davidvalek6271

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean to leave the beer behind??🤔...doesn't compute...:)

@craig3401

Жыл бұрын

@@davidvalek6271 don't be silly no 1 is that daft but cans or decant a bottle of wine into a soft pouch

nice

Going to repack tomorrow morning with these tips. I could hardly fit my stuff in my supposedly 50 liter National Geographic hiking backpack (I know....not a regular brand, but it was cheap and it is sturdy lol) Trick with the sleeping bag should give lots of space I hope. I put it in the small compression sack. But indeed. All the cilindrical shapes take up room....pfff...stressing now lol Cheers, new subscriber from the Netherlands 😅

@elventuresuk

8 ай бұрын

I love Nat Geo ☺️ thanks for joining the channel ♥️

@Laubasss

8 ай бұрын

@@elventuresuk cheers for replying! I had a lovely hiking weekend and I did quite ok with packing! On to the next adventure!

The 36 liter obviously isn't a long distance thru-hike backpack but I'm a huge fan of this one for a quick overnight. 36 liters seems perfect! Nice review.

@SophisticatedDogCat

11 ай бұрын

I did a thru-hike once with a 35L pack.

@adventureseeker9800

11 ай бұрын

@@SophisticatedDogCat That's awesome! I need to learn to pack better.

how about adding 1 more sleeping bag? still fit in?

Ihave that same water filter and used it one time and could not stand it. That things takes for ever to use. I end up going with the first need. nice lay out video though

Hi El, great video of the practical use of the Stratos. Is there a reason why you prefer this to the more female oriented Sirrus?

@elventuresuk

5 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️ when I buy gear and equipment I try to ignore the mens/women's labels and just choose whichever the best product for me is. If I remember rightly I tried both versions in the shop and they both fit comfortably, but the Sirrus only came in the classic "woman in the outdoors" colours of teal and purple- I wanted something more neutral so chose the Stratos. Some thing like sleeping bags I think it's more relevant but if the rucksack fits then it fits ☺️

I’ve been ummin’ n errrin’ over this bag for a bit. Size wise, I’m definitely now set on it. Thanks. However, there are now two versions knocking about and yours looks like a cross between the two. I actually bought the Stratos II online (Blacks) and today received the Stratos - clear differences between them. No one who sells them so far seems to realise this and those who are selling the new version are actually still selling the old one labelled as the new. Yours is the colour of the II and the back adjustment doesn’t look like the ladder, also making it a II but the hydration bladder goes inside and the ‘Stratos’ lettering is in upper case, which is like the old version. This is gonna be a bugger…

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Weird, so is mine a 1 or 2? I didn't know that was even a thing until your comment!

...cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@magicworldbyjorg

Жыл бұрын

@@elventuresuk Thank you very mutch... have a nice day.... see you….

I like that you have a Map & Compass.. wp ;) Stay Safe!! :heart:

Beers.....the only essential item!

I like that trowel, what make is that, could you please share link ?

@elventuresuk

4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry I actually found it as litter on the beach!

@a-a-u

4 ай бұрын

@@elventuresuk wow, I respect that.

Thats a sweet hat, is it somewhat waterproof?

@elventuresuk

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! No I wish- it's fleecy around the ears tho so warm and cosy. Its one of the Arcteryx toques but can't remember the name

I like that you don‘t pack it all in neat and clean, just stuff it somewhere 😅

Interesting that you don't use a compression sack for your doss bag! Also, anybody looking for those cheap microfibre cloths - UK only, £1 shops. Look in the car section. They're there. Also, weight - pack brew up stuff towards the top so you can stop for a brew. First aid kit - top pouch on your bag so you can get to it quickly. Get more weight to your shoulders!

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

I find i can squeeze it into that bottom compartment without it, but if it's already in a stuff sack then I struggle to shove it into all the corners properly! Good tip as well mate thanks for commenting :)

Do you get moisture in the tent?

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I get a bit of condensation but it's not bad, it's one of the better tents I've used!

nice one...glass bottles?

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

no harm in taking a luxury right?

How much does your bag weigh El ?

@elventuresuk

4 ай бұрын

When I did ML training this setup weighed in at 10kg, I can't remember if that was with or without water!

@elventuresuk

4 ай бұрын

That 10kg is also without beer and a trowel and possibly one or two other bits

A use the same pack .

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

It's my favourite pack!

Quite impractical to have a water bladder squashed inside the pack with the rest of the gear when you want to refill it. I used the Levity 60 and hated every refill. I don’t get it that Osprey doesn’t use the same system in every backpack between the pack and the air vent mesh like they do with some of their trekking packs. Super convenient

@elventuresuk

Жыл бұрын

I do see your point! Personally I carry a days worth of water though so only have to refill in the evening when my bag is empty ☺️

Must be nice to fit in a 1 person Tent. I'm 6'2"/230 lbs. My pants are bigger then her sleeping bag.

@elventuresuk

2 ай бұрын

There's gotta be some advantages to being a woman in the outdoors 🤣

nice video i use the same tent great price weight and tunnel tent good in wind i’ve just started a new channel called ELUSIVE DARTMOOR i’m going out soon first one of the year 👌👌

Only two beer? You need a bigger pack.

TARDIS

"I don't know why, but Osprey backpacks have terrible colors. That's the only reason I don't buy them

@elventuresuk

10 ай бұрын

Aw I've got to disagree there! What colours would you prefer? I always thought their range was decent

@epicentrums.e.8746

10 ай бұрын

The Osprey Talon, for example, is only available in blue or black colors. Why aren't there any green or orange options@@elventuresuk