Just stumbling across this. Can I just say how lovely it is to have this calm beautiful video with this polite woman, only to have the words "shit shovel" show up on screen. Great work!

@LotsaFreshAir

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Just like to keep people on their toes. ;-)

@julialumina1615

3 жыл бұрын

haha

Amazing scenery, indeed. There is really endless choice for hiking in front of us all but no one can afford enough. Nice video with surely useful advice for most.

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pavle!

I really wanna start getting into hiking, West Virginia has some beautiful views.

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

It certainly does! I hiked in the Dolly Sods last year and thought it was lovely!

Finally! A comprehensive video of the basics of what to bring on a hiking trip! You definitely nailed it right on. Other videos try to constrain themselves to "10 essentials" and end up going overboard with what I personally would call "survival" items (in other words, extras). You basically demonstrated what every hiker minimally need to have on their person with extra food for thought and this definitely is relevant to any hiking location worldwide. All the extra stuff should based on location, time, and personal need. Much appreciated this video and hope others break away from the "10 essential items" to follow this.

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much +JustSimplyBrandon it's so encouraging when someone recognises what I'm trying to do. Appreciate it!

Thank You for this Great Video! I often feel I'm forgetting something, so this is a nice reminder of what is most important! Gorgeous scenery by the way!!

Well my trip to Lamington National Park was great, but it poured rain! My 19yo son and I had a great time so I have to thank you for all the tips! Cheers!

@LotsaFreshAir

10 жыл бұрын

Great! Shame about the weather... just remember it's only liquid sunshine!

This is awesome! I've always been a camper but now i'm getting into over night hikes and eventually through camping on longer trails. I'm checking out the rest of your channel right away! Subscribed!!

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

That's great news that you're heading into overnights too!

I go hiking to new trails every weekend, I used this video as my guideline! Great Job!

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks +Nick Young - that's super encouraging for me. That's great that you get out every weekend too... nothing quite like it!

I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos, thanks for taking the time to share them with us

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them.

Pretty good pack list for your region

What a breathtaking scenery! 😍

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Yes - the Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia.

Thanks a lot I´m enjoying your videos. I find them very helpful learning "how to" do the basic for hiking trips. Thank you for sharing your expertise, Caro!

@LotsaFreshAir

9 жыл бұрын

Jaime Reyes Palencia No worries Jaime - glad you're finding them helpful :-)

This video is superb, you really nailed it. The only thing that needs mentioning is, what's the best thing to do with that toilet paper after you use it. Leave No Trace practice would be to pack it out, so bring another ziplock. If it's just a day hike, I guess you can avoid bringing a small trowel if you relieve yourself before starting the hike. I see other people have been suggesting some great things to consider bringing in case of an emergency such as a multi-tool and duct tape, and also personal preference items such as a hat. So I guess I'd say, a small emergency mirror or reflective surface in your emergency/medical kit would certainly help a spotter in a plane pinpoint your location. They make small tough emergency mirrors that are the size of your palm.

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

I just use the heel of my boot and/or a stick to dig a cat hole. I'm also trying to cut down on my single use plastics (as a former ziploc addict!), so I'm less keen on the carry out method of leave no trace. There's leaves, burn the paper if safe to do so or bury 15cm down and use the cheap/recycled stuff that breaks down quickly. Oh and the video was about what to take... not how to use it ;-)

I just started watching your videos today and I have to say they are really inspiring! Thanks for making such great videos :)

@LotsaFreshAir

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kat! Glad you like them... that's the aim.. to inspire and encourage people to get out there... safely :-)

Thank you! I’m from America. I went camping a lot a lot when I was young. I wrote your list down, thanks!

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

You can also read about it all and download my lists from my site here: DAY - lotsafreshair.com/2014/04/14/what-to-pack-fo-a-day-hike/ and OVERNIGHT - lotsafreshair.com/2017/10/13/whats-in-my-kit-for-a-weekend-hike/

Awesome video! I've recently discovered my new love for hiking.

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather - I appreciate your comment.

Wow looks like a beautiful place to get out in. Nice video.

She's very pretty, and very informative, used a lot of these tips up here in the Oregon wilderness

Really great information!!! will be very useful for my next trek !!! Thanks!!!

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

+BikerTejas great! Thanks.

Shit shovel. I don't know why that made me laugh so hard...

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Well, I aim to entertain as well!

@ManMan74920

6 жыл бұрын

same....lol

Really like the bit about the film canister for storing (latex/nitrile) gloves. Brilliant tip!

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The trick these days is finding these old canisters!

Hey Champion, nice video! Very much agreed, resembles our day kits almost exactly :)

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Nice to hear from a knife fancier who doesn't tell me I need a bigger knife! ;-)

Finally! I've found a fun, modest, to the point KZread which also happens to live in Australia where I live!!😚

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Again, I'm humbled thanks Kylie. Thanks for your encouraging words.

Thanks for sharing! I like it so much so many beautiful places in Australia.

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Indeed... many lovely places to see here. Thanks for stopping by.

Great advise, I add a tarp and cordage a Swiss Arm Knife or Leatherman tool and a Mora Light My Fire Knife fixed blade for those "you just never know" event's

RHYANNA: My watch is a daggy old Casio ProTrek - probably about 8 yrs old now. The functions I use most in the outdoors are the altimeter (How much further to the top, along with helping with navigation), alarm for the early starts, clock (obviously!) and the barometer to check for weather changes. The fact that it's tough as old nails and charges thru solar are also good. The only time I use the compass function isn't actually when I'm in the bush, but when I'm out shooting sunrises for my day job and need to check where east is for a long setup in the pitch dark!

@tanweiqiang1290

7 жыл бұрын

You could equip yourself with a waterproof solar powerbank since you have alot of equipments:) There is one on IndieGoGo! igg.me/at/ywfT7WBKH7E/x/15457870

@dvdganon0812

7 жыл бұрын

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Nice video. :) Also very inspiring. Can't wait to go out again. I hope I'll recover soon from Lyme disease and all. Miss those days in nature...

Watched a few of these videos today (going on my first ever hike trip soon and it's a bit daunting). You're the first one that actually mentioned a whistle, it's a good idea.

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

So easy to keep safe and enjoy hiking!

@captaingigglez1605

4 жыл бұрын

@@LotsaFreshAir Thank you!

This video is so useful! Thanks!!

Wow! Good job mentioning things I have never thought of! Thank you.

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Pleasure! Glad you found it helpful.

New subscriber in the States. Hope to learn a lot watching your vlogs.. Thanks so far. Need to get a dry sleeve.

Great tips! I usually carry my gloves in with my CPR mask, but I like the idea of keeping them I a film canister!

Great work here! Thanks for posting.

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+WWExploring 1984 Thanks for stopping by... glad you liked it.

Good clear video thanks for sharing,and hello from not so sunny scotland :-)

thanks for all your vida

I LOVE the little bits of comedy you always try and put into your videos 😂❤️ shit shovel is my fav! Amazing video as well! ❤️❤️

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad I made you laugh... :-D

Very good ideas, Thank you very much

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

No worries.

Thanks for sharing! Enjoyed video

Cool vid, lots of very useful info. I'm planning to join a group of friends for day walks and some over night hikes that they do througout the South Island of NZ. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Subbed. :)

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Awesome +edwealleans! Super glad that you found it helpful. There is an overnight video too, that I'll be updating very soon, but it's still got the basics to get you on your way. Enjoy NZ - it's an amazing place.

What a great video And what a great backdrop

@LotsaFreshAir

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.

Thanks for taking this!

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

No worries!

Awesome video

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edwin!

Wow. I’ve been hiking for a little bit. Thank you for the advice. Someday I’ll go to the Blue Mountains.

@LotsaFreshAir

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Lots of great info!

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much +MagicVova - I am to please :-D

Thank you this was great information!

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+Rogue Bandit Glad you found it helpful. Thanks Rogue!

Great video!

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have a similar pack myself, thanks for sharing.

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike.

Very useful tips

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

awesome ! so many small but powerful tips ! would never think of bring a pair of latex gloves!

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

glad you found it useful +cocobolo

Great video, really useful information and full of helpful tips! Nice work! =)

Thank you for the great tips. On my first hike, it rained and i got super wet.I did not carry a rain coat. I am going on a hike soon and i want to carry all the important essentials.Great tips from from your video.

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, lesson there hey. Glad you found some good tips here.

@tomdavis3038

4 жыл бұрын

Where is Vivienne? Try a poncho. They are usually large enough to corner you and your pack so both stay dry. Pack down small also.

good info! thanks for sharing!

Some good tips

Great video, everything you pack for Australia works equally well for Southern California (United States). Thank you!

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

Ah, that's good to hear. Yep, our climate is pretty similar to yours. Thanks for dropping over here.

Really helpful... Thanks Aimee

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad you found it helpful Aimee. All the best.

Great video

Amazing! love the video~!

Great video.Thanks a lot !!!!!

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it.

Awesome tx , been hiking for many years n has got lost few times lol wish I had carried the stuff with me

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, some people would say that there's a lot there in my bag, but if you get lost, you appreciate it all.

Love the video. Let us know if you're ever in NZ and we can team up on an NZ specific one for your fans who might hop the ditch!

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds a great idea guys! Love to. When it comes to moving above the tree line, pushing into alpine areas where wild weather can change in an instant... you know all about that!

Nice video, great views! Makes me want to take a day hike in Australia!

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+Evan's Backpacking Videos You should! ;-)

Enjoyed the video!

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Great!

Nice video and thanks for given good information 👌👍

@LotsaFreshAir

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, my pleasure. Glad you found it helpful.

@wildtraveler7091

2 жыл бұрын

Be careful 👍

You made a good point about first aid, the better more intensive course for Advanced First aid will teach you about extended care. When in the bush and remote areas emergency services could be hours away, they conditions could get worse and they may have to attempt extrication the next day when conditions clear up. Learning advanced first aid is great but please at least do an applied first aid course. St John Ambulance have loads of courses, you can use the qualifications at work and home not just on the trail. Cheers great video.

Well i am going on Hiking mountain Competition in few days.. I found this video helpful .. Thanks

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+salman Khan Hope you have fun on the comp! Don't forget to look around and enjoy the views.

Knife, fire starter, & water container that can be heated: basic.

@iDYPilms

8 жыл бұрын

YEEESSSS!

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+Friday Avila-Patricio - thanks for stopping by. Yep, I do carry my 'fire kit' which has a flint and some other white-fella magic in it. Again, not sure why I need a knife (for cutting cheese?) or a water container that needs to be heated?? I carry water purification tablets in the first aid kit, but generally walk in areas where you can drink the creeks and streams untreated. Heavenly :-)

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+EyeAmBatman Nah... I just yell at myself (or my friends) for being navigationally challenged!

@EyeAmBatman

8 жыл бұрын

Lotsafreshair lol true...Alfredo has been with me on all my hikes.. He's been through a lot...I once had to amputate one of his legs..which made for great tinder/kindling material.. Sometimes I look at Alfredos little fluffy face with his wonky eye hanging out and regret the day I lit his little leg on fire.. :D

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Teeheehee.

Thanks for sharing

@LotsaFreshAir

4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Awesome containers for the sunscreen / insect repellant. Where did you get them from ?

Cool! I love your tips! :D

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather!

Good video!

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks Renata!

You most probably have them, but I would suggest a: whistle & a couple of 'Setopress' (brand) bandages for snakebite. (Setopress - use the brown rectangles to squares for the correct compression for snakebite)

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. I carry a whistle and snake bandage ;-)

Brilliant!

Everything was great but I didnt see a lighter or matches some type of fire starting in case you needed to make fire. I dont leave home without so e type of way to make a fire. Great video.

@LotsaFreshAir

9 жыл бұрын

patti smith Thanks Patti. I agree that fire making is important... I do actually carry a wee firekit (flint, matches, pieces of bicycle inner tube, dryer lint) - I keep one inside the hidden (inner) pocket on both my daypack and overnight pack... I just forgot to point it out that day! ;-)

Gud vid. Looking at the terrain, its perhaps wise to have contingency for 'in case' have to spend an unplanned night out there, even though for just a day hike - need the ASKE (attitude, skills, knowledge, equipment) to secure: shelter, fire, water, food. I use a specific checklist (adapted from Dave Canterbury's 10C's of survival) to make sure I pack everything and have a contingency / back up if that item is left behind / broken / lost.

@LotsaFreshAir

10 жыл бұрын

All good comments GCR. I always think about the possibilities of being benighted… it can happen to anyone! That's why I always take a bit of extra food, keep an emergency blanket in my first aid kit, along with my firelighting kit and water purification. I like the ASKE concept… the right attitude can help get you thru a crappy night and out the other side!

Would you be able to do a video on your first aid kit, and what you'd consider as 'staples' for single/multi-day hikes? I'd love to know what you use!

@LotsaFreshAir

10 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I'm a bit cautious as I'm not a qualified instructor, (although I've done many courses over the years)... but I'll add this to the list for my next round of videos and see what I can do. Ta!

@LRSL

10 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Look forward to it :)

@sophieblee

6 жыл бұрын

I'd like to watch that video too. Please and thank you! (:

:) I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos, thanks for taking the time to share them with us.

@LotsaFreshAir

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeanette!

Ulalala purple bag, the bag you use very good color, and I really like

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ariz, I'm glad you like it. It's a macpac pack.

Great video, please keep them coming. :)

I know the video is old but the camera can be replaced with the smart phone and you should bring an external battery source for the smart phone. If using it as a navigation aid, you'll burn through the battery fairly quickly. Nice video

@LotsaFreshAir

2 жыл бұрын

Yup and yup. Thanks for dropping by.

Such a beautiful channel, do you know if the Blue Mountains got ripped through with the bush fires we had?

@DB-xo6xh

4 жыл бұрын

maybe you can google map it, satellite style?

@LotsaFreshAir

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron. Sadly, yes. I live here in the Blue Mts and that valley behind me in the video is now toast... recovering toast, but toast. Still closed since the fires and also some bad flooding.

wow lovely views

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Krissy... easy to get to also. Just near Pulpit Rock, Blackheath. About 2 hrs west of Sydney.

@KrissyKriss

8 жыл бұрын

oh nice :)

Hi, just found your channel, very interesting and useful. I'm in vic Dandenong Rangers

“Shit shovel” caught me off guard. Haha

@LotsaFreshAir

10 ай бұрын

Tee hee hee... I love to keep you on your toes

nice video

I am hiking the grand Canyon next year

good info.

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

+RS Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

Thank you Madam Caro for offering short and handy notes on backpacking and hiking for free. I do hike in Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan, the 4th largest urban national park in the world. It is in the western most foot hills of Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, which includes Mount Everest. Many peaks here (such as Trail 3, Margalla Hills Islamabad) are higher than highest peak of England (Scafel Pike). Have you ever come to Margalla Hills Islamabad for hiking? If yes, then which trails have you completed here?

@LotsaFreshAir

2 жыл бұрын

I've never been to Pakistan or any of the surrounding countries... maybe one day!

One plus thing that i bring is a roadeavour bottle that has electrolyte drink for that extra push in steep terrains.

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Nothing like that extra push in tricky terrain! I like a jelly snake myself ;-)

Great video mate :0 Im subbed, keep up the good work :)

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

@atomicsounds-nocopyrightmu2010

8 жыл бұрын

No problem and hope you sub back :)

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Well... that's a tricky one. I really don't play that game and I'm only subbed to about 10 or so channels and they're all personal friends. Sorry. Totally understand if you unsub me for that reason. All good.

@atomicsounds-nocopyrightmu2010

8 жыл бұрын

Thats cool, no problem :D

good videos subscribed

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, thanks!

I just discovered your channel and I've found it really helpful in preparing for a 25k school overnight hike I'm doing. I'm going to wear sneakers as I don't have hiking boots, will that be okay? Is there any tips on making blisters less frequent?

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

Hi +Katie H - that's great you're doing an overnight hike. Is that for something like the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme? The types of shoes you wear will depend on the type of terrain you're going to be walking on, how heavy your pack will be and how strong your ankles are... so it's a bit hard for me to give you a solid answer on that one. I personally wear hiking shoes (not boots), but that's because my ankles have become pretty strong over the years with all the rough and uneven surfaces that I'm used to walking on, such as tree roots, rocks, etc. In terms of blisters, it's a great idea to always wear shoes that aren't new and you've worn them in well, as well as stopping as soon as you feel a 'hot spot' on your ankles or wherever and put tape on it immediately... before a blister even develops. I recommend a stretchy, breathable tape like 'Fixomul' is perfect. Hope that helps and goodluck with your hike!

@katieh1986

8 жыл бұрын

+Lotsafreshair thanks for replying! I just got back from the hike, and the sneakers were fine :) It was a Duke of Edinburgh award, bronze level. Thanks for making these videos! I hope to get more into hiking and I've found your content super useful.

@LotsaFreshAir

8 жыл бұрын

That's great Katie H! So glad you had a good hike. Many people use the excuse of not having boots to not go bushwalking... not you though! Well done.

thank you so much for your advice I love to hike in the Yorkshire dales so this has given me a lot of advice😊😊

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Again, thanks Dan.

cool thx i going on a walk tomorrow this is perfect i hade ever thin i need lol

I would suggest adding a lift shelter like a tarp just in case, great vid though!

@LotsaFreshAir

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, emergency shelters are handy indeed! Good idea.

interesting review

@LotsaFreshAir

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it, 'interesting.'

..thx for the great ideas..from Arizona..we strap pneumatic hammers to our day packs here..more rocks than soil..ha

wow! could you have chosen a more beautiful location to film this video. Fantastic!

@LotsaFreshAir

5 жыл бұрын

Nope, the Grose Valley, NSW Australia - it's pretty spesh.

what brand is your backpack?

WAZZUP105: The containers are from Howards Storage World www.hsw.com.au

Great to see women getting more and more involved in hiking. Keep up the awesome job.