Essential Gear List for Beginner Backpackers

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[ChrisHufnagel_Polymath]

I fought off a pack of wolves with a pink titanium spork once.

[philsmith]

I prefer StrengthTape brand tape over LeukoTape, it’s stretchy so you can use less tape and after having used both I’ve found its smoother surface lets socks slide over it more easily.
A few blister tips I’ve learned over the last 40 years:
1) Don’t pop the blister if the skin isn’t already broken. Instead, cut a gauze pad to fit over the blister and tape it in place. You might need 2 pieces of tape.

2) Use benzoin tincture on the skin around the blister to make your tape stick better and longer. You can also preemptively apply the tincture in blister-prone areas to toughen up the skin over time. For blisters just apply it, give it a minute to dry, then put the tape on. Make sure to get the tape on straight because it’ll be very hard to get it off with any adhesive left. I can go 2-3 days before the tape starts peeling, it’ll even withstand a shower or 2.
You can get benzoin tincture in bottles, swabs, or ampules with applicator tips (my preference.)

3) Trim the corners of your tape so they’re round, this will keep your sock from peeling the tape up.

[zacmagers]

Great video. We need to see more of this from larger backpacking channels so that folks on a budget ( most of us ) feel encouraged to get some gear and get outdoors, to feel like its not completely out of reach. Nothing beats being in these beautiful places backpacking and a little guidance on a budget friendly load out is always great to see! Nice work Justin

[jays]

Great list! A couple things to add:
- The Featherstone Moondance quilt looks like a lower cost / better value choice than the Hammock Gear quilt. However, I'd rather pay more than either one of those quilts and get an extra wide UGQ quilt with side elastics, because it is less drafty for me in colder temperatures.
- The Hydroblu Versa Flow filter is more versatile than the Quickdraw, as it can more easily be used in a gravity filter setup (w/ the CNOC 2L bag). It also costs less.
- When on sale, the Gossamer Gear G4-20 is a comparably priced, but much lighter backpack than the backpacks on this video. But it should only be used if your backpacking kit is overall lighter than what is suggested on this video (particularly the tent), and less is carried (no extras like a chair).
- I prefer the large diameter of the Toaks light 700 mL pot. Also, there are less expensive titanium pot & spoon brands out there, like Boundless Voyage, Lixada, etc.

[dtrainw]

Wait. Washing butts with your hands and fighting bears with spoons! I love it 😅

[Odinsabenteuer]

Watching your video while laying in a mongar 2 and on your recommend pillow- made my day. Greetings from germany!

[BoofSquank]

Mongar 2 was my first tent, absolutely no complaints besides the weight which was only a problem when I switched to a frameless pack.

[lindahikes]

Great video. If you are looking for video ideas, I would love to see how you pack up stuff when it’s all wet. Like what do you do with your tent?

[dju-dju]

Titanium spoon running gag is the best

[jasonvictor]

Great idea for the thermometer! After this video I'm feeling real excited to start collecting my gear

[JustinOutdoors]

What is the #1 gear tip you have for beginner backpackers?

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[ALORDW]

I Got to Ponta Delgada, Azores and they have a big stand alone Decathalon store. I had to go in and buy a couple things in your honor!!

[hyklyfmatto]

My titanium spoon isn't pink but I once used it as a sled to slide down a long snowy slope.

[BurtReynoldstash]

I’ve had a mongar for years. Its a great tent I paid £80 for mine

[flowersafeheart]

Thank you for sharing whsmat you've learned!! It's valuable info.

[coyoteblue]

Miranda Goes Outside recommends the Flash 55

[jacobmartin]

I like how you told us you bent your spoon fighting a bear without telling us you bent your spoon fighting a bear. Nice bro lol

[jefflibbey]

Hey Justin. Have you mentioned anywhere what you use for your camera mount on your trekking pole? Are your poles a pair, or is the one with the camera a special one?

Loving the content!

[mayyour]

I'm use lot time naturehike vik 1 and vik 2, excellent!

[piapelzer]

Very colorful stuff😅. Don ´t you have knife?😊