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What should I bring camping? What do I need for backpacking? What tent to buy? What sleeping bag is best? How to camp. Dan Durston Xmid. Camping list. Complete camping and backpacking list.

[TicoFAm_outdoors]

Next fine tip: be aware of what you will be carrying throughout your hike...if it seems than the weight just doesn't go down, it may be because someone's water bottle has been sneaked in your backpack without you noticing.

[maxmoanz]

Dude, thanks for providing a channel that covers all budgets. Most of the others only cover the top shelf stuff that a lot of people can't afford right away.

[jeffpeters]

VIDEO IDEA: Top ten SKILLS you need to go backpacking. Not gear centric, knowledge centric. Widen the focus of the content

[heidikyttanen]

Wow! You may have to give Emmett a proper raise already due the awesome editing work! Great video, with music, stills and moving shots. More like this, please 😁👍🏻

[bewhiskeredjuarez]

Before I went ultralight my cook system was at least 16oz now my system is 1.6oz. My name is Juarez and I am a cold soaker lol. Dan, you have way too much fun on your trips you need to suffer a little more. Come on over to the dark side, type 2 fun is MORE fun!😂🤣😂🤣

[OregonMountainLife]

My Mom works for Starkist she loved seeing you bring out the tuna pouch!

[Gowaduv]

When looking at R value for your sleeping pad make sure you're looking at the ASTM F3340-18 standard. My Klymit Static V insulated pad says it has an R value of 4.5. Then I froze my butt off all night during a winter camping trip. When I dug a little deeper the ASTM rating for the pad is 1.2. Insulation is logarithmic so this mat provides about 10% of the insulation value it claims.

[DonP_is_lostagain]

The one thing I learned about just about everything is you can cheap out on some things, but if it's going to shelter you, help you sleep, or carry your stuff, or help get where you're going and back safely, spend the $$$. Save money on things like clothing, hiking poles, cooking gear, etc. And Dan's advice about the FAK goes for anything else in backpacking. Never take anything you don't know how to use.

[outdooradventureswithjason]

Dan, I must say all your tips and tricks are super helpful. Thank you so much for the content.

[zamm]

Great video, I must say having Emmitt out with you for for extra camera help has really kicked the quality up a notch with some superb editing. Keep it up.

[slolivn]

Awesome, Dan! Thanks for this simple sensible approach. I'm just getting started upgrading to backpacking gear from camping gear, and this is the video I think I have needed.

[gerardogarcia-trio]

Love these videos about the basics. Always good to listen to other experiences and rethink things that sometimes you take for granted because of your old habits.

[uhhdudeful]

dude, that small cinematography moment was stunning! You guys are absolutely killing it, thank you for the solid content!

[TexasSlinger]

That sloped rock formation makes good to sit from and enjoy the sunset. Great views lads!!

[isabelledrolet]

The views were indeed quite incredible. It must have been spectacular in person. Also, Great editing by Emmett! Loved the mix of video and stills!

[hologos_]

This is the best channel I have had privilege to stumble upon. The calm voice, the knowledge and the shots. The ending was so amazing!! I'd really want to visit this place in my lifetime.

[laughandlaugh]

Just learning map skills. An Army friend is teaching me. Wish I had learned sooner....great skill to have.

[deborahhill]

Great tips and fantastic production. Thanks for the nature shots.

[themightiness]

paper maps saved my butt on a hike a couple weeks ago. I didn't have one at first but the parking lot at the trail had a bunch you could just take and it saved me from going like 6 miles out of the way.

[ReeseZ]

This dude is so in love with himself I don’t know if I am being sold camping gear or a dating app.