Want to see my three big mistakes on my first backpacking trip? Watch this next 👉 kzread.info/dash/bejne/rJ6M2pOsZNe_oKQ.html

Thank you for not screaming at me during your video. It makes everything you say so much more easy to digest.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome! You have entered a no screaming zone 😁

LOVE that pillow. It is my luxury item after realising I get a really poor nights sleep with inflatable pillows. Game changer really.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

For sure! I’m glad it works for you. I have it in three sizes. The biggest is about the size of a standard bed pillow. That’s for low mileage trips, of course. Thanks for sharing 😄

Monday, February 26th: Although I do different types of hiking and camping, (short hikes, long hikes, thru-hikes, and car camping), I normally use the same checklists, just taking different items on different hikes. We all do what we can. Good luck! Happy Trails! Ross08

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

I agree. It’s definitely important to consider the terrain and weather for each trip and be prepared 😄

Excellent video for campers!

Hey - an OG Exos with the shoulder pockets. Wish the newer models still had those. Great video Jeff!

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, it’s a classic. With one of the models since, they actually removed the hip belt pockets. That wasn’t a popular move. Glad you enjoyed the video 😎

you are definitely comfortable. Love the fresh shirts and underwear. For the last ten years I havent brought an extra shirt or pair of underwear. Thanks for the tips.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Ok, I admit it. Maybe I’m a little compulsive 😂 Thanks for sharing 😄

@WalkthePlanets

4 ай бұрын

@@jfowler I have a buddy that backpacks the Grand Canyon with me and he brings a set of clothing for each day! 100 Liter pack. Meanwhile I have a 45 haha. All good gotta do what works for you, I'm not in the backcountry to follow anybody elses rules.

Hey Jeff, I like your vids. You're a great communicator!

@jfowler

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like them! Great name BTW 😎

Loved it. So many luxuries for sleeping 🤣

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! The sad reality is, the older I get, the more elusive sleep becomes. I need all the help I can get 😅

@cherylaversano4885

4 ай бұрын

@@jfowler truer words have never been spoken 🥴

nice setup. have fun out there!

@jfowler

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! You too 😃

Great info, like watching different gear videos! I'll be uploading my newbie backpacking gear video later today 😂 I was rocking my heaviest ever pack last trip haha... 75 lbs with food/water

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! Guess that’s how you got your name, SuperdutyExplorer 😂

@SuperdutyExplorer

4 ай бұрын

@jfowler lol good one 👍 I'm used to my 50ish winter loadout sadly... however my last trip to the badlands I started with 10L water... so day 3 my pack was finally feeling better! Haha

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

@SuperdutyExplorer I feel your pain. I exercised poor water management on my first hike of the Art Loeb Trail in NC. We ran out of water the first day and didn't know the next fill up spot. When we finally found water the next day we filled up every vessel we had. We were each carrying 4 to 5 liters and that was super heavy! Ten liters? Ouch! 😅

@SuperdutyExplorer

4 ай бұрын

@jfowler I normally only carry 2-3L during day... however this trip I was told I had to carry all the water I needed... don't think the Buffalo piss would have tasted very good! Plus with this warm winter, there was almost no snow to try melting...

You use the phrase "thru hike" a couple of times. That generally means a long trail and not just a few days backpacking.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! You have a valid point. A "thru hike" is hiking an entire trail from end to end in a single trip. I agree that people generally associate "thru hike" with long trails like the AT, PCT, CDT, etc. However, short trails such as the Foothills Trail and Art Loeb Trail are thru hike candidates that can be completed within days. To your point, I really should have been more clear about my use of the term and I will keep that in mind for future videos. 😄

Not a bad review at all. If I could make one suggestion it would be converting the weights into kilograms for us too lazy to do the mathematics in our heads. Cheers mate.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! That’s a good point. I should have flashed the metric equivalents on the screen when I mentioned weights. I will keep that in mind for the next one. In the meantime, I can update the subtitles to include the conversions 👍

@michaelpenney3775

4 ай бұрын

We should have kept the old imperial measurements here in the UK, most still use pounds and ounces.

Yes, I can attest to being a neighbor that doesn’t care for that crinkly sleep pad! 😅

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Sorry, Mike 😢

@cherylaversano4885

4 ай бұрын

😂

@frugalmum7943

4 ай бұрын

Sorry in advance, just in case.

How do you manage to take far more stuff than I do with less weight? I’m jealous Love your innovative pack liner, great info mate

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Thank you , I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’m embarrassed about what my pack weight used to be. But, painful miles on the trail can be a strong motivator to make some adjustments 😅

@Jondantic

4 ай бұрын

@@jfowler Thanks, I’m going to try the spreadsheet concept. Love that idea

My friend, either you suffer from OCD or you just replaced all your gear with brandnew stuff. It all looks if it's never been used. But nice vid and nice pricy equipment.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think you’re right. I tend to have some compulsions. However, the tent has been on just two trips, and the silk + cotton liner is new. My old liner finally gave out and practically fell apart. 😂

Thanks for showing me your Osprey pack early; it saved me time not having to watch the rest of your video.

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Sure thing! Starting with the pack seemed like the natural thing to do ☺️

Clean underwear each day on a thru hike?! Good luck with that!

@jfowler

4 ай бұрын

Sorry for the confusion. My “thru hikes” so far have been on short trails that I cover within days so I probably should have clarified my use of the term. Thanks for the feedback 👍