BUSTING 5 BACKPACKING MYTHS with Tips to Maximize Comfort

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[JustinOutdoors]

👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇
Nemo Moonlite Elite: Coming in 2024

[Choccytube]

This video covers the massively overlooked area of comfort, we are always told weight is most important, wrong, a good nights sleep and being comfortable around camp are what makes a trip memorable. If you do not enjoy the hike when setting up camp then you're less likely to do it again. I found this with warmth on winter hikes, I'm happier carrying a little more knowing that I'll be warm at night.

[easternmenace]

People say use spare clothes as a pillow but what spare clothes? At best in the beginning of the trip I might have underwear and socks plus a fleece or down jacket and that is not enough for a pillow. Towards the end of the trip the socks and underwear will be used and using dirty ones seems horrible. Plus if the night is colder I might want to sleep in the fleece or down jacket and then I have no pillow. So if you bring so many spare clothes to make a decent pillow you might leave those at home and bring a pillow instead. In my opinion anyway.

[christianb]

How your still under 100K subs is beyond me you have some of the best backpacking content on YouTube I think

[scottyplug]

That little 5 second pause to allow for finishing the actual video and being able to still click the imbedded video link is genius. Thank you for this, J Money Gangster. It's perfect. Hike on, brother.

[tom_olofsson]

You really get to the point quickly. Thanks.

[JarradShaw]

Justin… bro, this might be the best quick and dirty get it n done video. Bro, this was great! ❤

[gabscar]

Nice video. Totally agree about the pillow. I'd ditch the chair, though!

[TheWtfnonamez]

I love your style bro
I now bring a chair because camping in Scotland means NOT sitting down on the floor where its soaking wet and covered in ticks
I bring a small inflatable pillow for height, and a little fluffy pillow for comfort. As a side sleeper it makes the world of difference.
Slippers are win. Nobody wants to put on and dress a full set of boots just to get out of their tent and grab something. Especially if you have sore, swollen feet, you dont need the whole deal of yanking on your damp boots just to walk five metres to pick something up outside your tent.
I would also add that an umbrella is also a primo tool to take with you.
People laugh. People will mock you. But damn, when a shower comes and you just pop up the umbrella whilst staying cool, they all start to question their choices.
I really like your attitude mate.

[Karma-qtji]

If you want to increase the height of the pillow, use the clothes in the stuff sack underneath it. I am a side sleeper, use the Hikenture pillow that I absolutely love, and usually just fold up my fleece and put it between the pillow and the pad. Get the height I need with the comfort of the pillow I want.

BTW I don't take a chair but I do like to take a book (more recreation than comfort I know). Last guy who told me I was carrying too much weight with my 140g book had three cans of beer in his bag for that one night - and simply didn't get the irony lol.

[philsmith]

I’d think that if you have enough extra clothes to make a pillow, you’re probably a) carrying too many clothes, and b) carrying more than you would if you’d just brought a pillow.

[susanp.collins]

I have a little 3-legged folding stool that clips to the shoulder harness of my camera caddy. I can carry that thing all day and not notice it. And it's COMFORTABLE.

[WanderingSwitchback]

A pillow makes the difference in my sleep!! I grew up stuffing clothes into a sack, and I will never do it again!

The Nemo chair looks really cool! I love having adjustable options, especially on UL items. I know you also have the TAR Trekker chair, and I love mine! I got to try the Get Out Gear Trek Chair this summer, and I LOVE the high back on it. I’m not sure if I can go back to a low back!

[andrewralte]

Out here in SE Asia we get heavy rains from late April to early October, day temp hovering at 30°C or above, & the humidity steadily over 80%, we pray for a dry cool night. 25°C is all the comfort we need. But that's work related camp most of the time, at least in my case. November to March is when we go for leisure camping.

[Andy-Mesa]

REI chair is usually on sale, I got it for $50. I carried it on the PCT and everyone scoffed but it's way worth it.

[bucky]

That new chair looks tempting! Time to hold off even longer getting a lighter one. I've been using an Amazon knockoff heavier chair that works great and just no reason to spend $$ just because of the weight.

[master_macchiato]

One of the best backpacking videos I have seen. Why - I am always uncomfortable at camp namely due to neck and back issues. This video has at least given me some alternative options to my current set up. Thank you. Great work.

[greenpanda]

I can only agree finding a good comfy pillow and pad, makes such a difference to rest and recovery after some long hard days in the wilderness. A bad pillow has really ruined my night's sleep, resulting in fewer hours and left me with neck pain the next day. A pad that is too firm has done just the same, so those dimples spreading pressure out really help, though it is personal preference. Camp sandals suck and only really make sense if you're doing water crossings, otherwise they're cold and cut your feet fast. A chair is amazing....but it's on the luxury list due to the weight penalty. For those like me with hip issues since birth, it's become a must, but even a Helinox at 600g is a price to pay + $$$. I can't imagine anyone making fun of Justin for his gear choices though! This guy knows his stuff!!!

[elizabethpatitsas]

The MEC slippers are awesome for camping, I find them so much more comfortable than sandals, and to me are an underappreciated gem for camp comfort.

[millerhoo]

I carry two pillows and do not consider it a luxury item.

Funny thing I have tried a bunch too. The trek is my go to head pillow and the exped is my body pillow to help keep my arm from going to sleep.

Also, 100% agree on the rei pad. My fav pad from a comfort to weight pov.