How to Properly Pack A Bushcraft Backpack

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Stay in the Woods,

Dan

[brianthesnail]

Dan makes an interesting distinction between bushcraft and hiking.

I worked outdoors a lot as a teenager and young adult on my fathers farm, often quite a way from home. In effect, I had to do bushcraft every day. Make and light a fire, use tools like axes, knives and saws, tie knots, make or find shelter against sudden bad weather. It wasn't hardcore survival and it was hard to get lost but still possible to get badly hurt or killed by tools, animals, falling trees/rocks, eating the wrong thing, drowning and hypo/hyperthermia, dehydration or just simply falling down a slope or deep hole. I also used to ride a horse which is itself another one of those 'outdoor' skills.

I never thought of it as 'bushcraft' but skills for living and working in the countryside much like a ranch hand or goucho might have.

It would be interesting to see Dan do a few videos with a 'here are skills for a person working outdoors' type video. It would be be a good thing for people like farmers, lumberjacks, foresters, surveyors, emergency workers, pipeline workers, pylon workers, etc. to have a subset of bushcraft skills in case they need them.

[PatriotRebel]

Amazing video BUT I would love to see a video of how/what to pack for a long term survival situation,

[GrizzintheWoods]

You just talked about my biggest obstacle. I hiked 750 miles of the Appalachian Trail with a pack that had a base weight of 19 pounds and that was the winter load. So trying to adjust to my bushcraft setup I gotta keep telling myself not to worry about base weight I'm not covering big miles.

[Squibknocket]

I cut a cheap flexible snow slider sled, roll it up, insert into pack and let it unroll some. Gives the pack shape and rigidity. Also can be used as a ground mat. You can still use a folded blanket for cushion against your back as well.

[jonfishbough]

Thank you -I backpacked in scouts and it causes stress when I pack for my bushcraft now - it’s good to be reassured that I don’t need to worry about it.

[InimitaPaul]

I don’t pack like a backpacker but I sure do use a lot of their equipment, it means that short jaunt into the woods is an enjoyable more lightweight experience rather than feeling like I’m carrying a person.

[NerdAdventurer]

I do exactly the same thing. Get that soft stuff against the old back. Love the flap idea. That's really efficient. At the moment i carry about 20kg worth of stuff into the Woods. That's my tent, mat, water and food, burner, first aid kit, and spare clothes in case i need an extra layer at 3am. 😂 Got a funny feeling i may be carrying more weight over the next few years though. Haha! 👍🤝

[thomasmusso]

👍👍👍 .. Super!
The Key 'Words of Wisdom' .. "Bushcrafting is not Backpacking."
Everything flows from there.

[JonnyMo_Outdoors]

Ayooo! Shout out from your backwoods PA fellow bushcrafter!

[GrasslandsG]

I'm going to Arizona (Blue Range Primitive Area) next week, so the timing of this video made me watch it immediately.
I'm definitely not new to this, but I'm glad I watched. I like what Dan said: "We are not hikers." I will be doing a good bit of hiking, but the plan is to remain stationary for 3-4 days. Therefore, I will have to hybridize a little bit...🤔.. My game plan is already set, but I have a little food for thought...

[bobv]

He said do this and you’ll be on course, I agree. Thank you ⛺️

[bkreep]

I never realized how difficult it can be to pack up for an overnight until I actually did it. In theory it should be easy, but it's not! Great video!

[njdeadtrailtrekkers]

Weight distribution is so important Dan it’s crazy, I’m glad you covered that cause it really affect what and how much you can carry, also being conscious about how everything fits to make sure your bag is as snug and efficient as possible, it goes a long way and it can take you a long way too

[ckelley]

Well stated, and I always enjoy your videos. Weather here in Scioto County has just sucked, on any of my days off so far this year, lol.

[richarddiss]

Thank You very much Dan! Greetings from France ^_^

[ostekuste]

I use a mix of bushcraft and modern hiking gear all in an ALICE pack. Usually carrying up to 40 lbs and don’t have problems on multi day hikes. I’m not speed hiking, and I can’t get into the ultralight mentality. I look for functionality, durability, and center my gear on the intended activities on each outing. One thing I always do is cook real food, I don’t do the freeze dried stuff.

[kennethrimmer]

Got reminded of loading our really heavy packs in the military and doing FTX for weeks at a time. Packing your bag became like a fine art

[liammalarky]

Issue sleeping bags (green maggots), even in compression sacks, were bulky - like the Dambusters bouncing bomb. Inside a bergen they took up too much space, outside they were awkward. I used mine, opened up like a "Santa Sack", and lined the inside of my bergen with it. Kit then went inside that.

[ignaciogarza]

Thank you . This is something I will use .

[raywilliams]

Thanks again for your videos and time it takes to make them. Love your channel. Ray from South Dakota 🤘