Pro vs Newb - 6 Pro Level Camping and Backpacking Tips

Join Luke as he goes over 6 Pro Level Tips that will take your outdoor skills to the next level.

A few of the topics covered include;
- How to fold a tarp in 3 moves...
- How to stuff your sleeping bag easily, no more struggling...
- How to Use a Light WITHOUT Attracting bugs...
and more!

This episode is all about increasing your skills as an outdoorsman / outdoorswoman...some of these will blow your mind.
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[robwalls]

Tip # 1: Don't STEP on your tarp, especially with shoes on with rocks and debris underneath it. Maybe not the first time, but eventually you're going to poke micro holes in the tarp and cause it to drip when raining and shorten the life of the tarp. As for bags to organize, for the price , durability, ease of use and for water proofing use the clear large heavy duty ziplock freezer bags. Clear bags make it easier to see what's inside in a low light situation.

[Spinknitty]

Never saw the tarp trick before—but just used it to fold bedsheets. Brilliant!

[easaspace]

The best part of this video is that is not poking fun at others, making someone look or feel stupid. It is just tips and tricks in the simplest way. Great video! This is what sets you apart from all the rest. This is why I only recommend your channel.

[Cetok]

Regarding the dry bag: you can dig a temporary hole near your camp if you are near but not too close to a water source. turn the dry bag inside out and use it to carry water back to camp. Slide the bag down into the hole, and you essentially have a temporary well to use for washing or to store water for boiling in a pot. When you're ready to pack up, pour the remaining water on the fire, turn the bag outside in, and refill the hole you dug.

[tonyhendrick]

... one add-on to your last tip: Dump the dry bag AS SOON AS you get home and air everything out.

[KuntryRD]

Have used a tarp for years and never even thought of your way of folding it up. That is a great way to do it. Thanks for that tip!

[Olyphoto]

Tarp tip was worth the the price of admission.
I always keep a complete set of dry clothes and comfortable shoes waiting inside my vehicle. A small ice chest with a few cold drinks and fresh fruit can be very refreshing after your hike.

[Tomadair]

I am an old camper[ 70], and you just taught an old dog some new tricks, so thank you Luke, much appreciated.

[aubreywhitley]

Great video and tips. A couple of additional thoughts:

For the sleeping bag, roll down the stuff sack before you start stuffing. The "smaller" bag will allow you to stuff the beginning tighter. It's also a mental trick to fill up the bottom. That was you don't wind up with too much sleeping bag left when you get to the top of the stuff sack. This is especially true of the stuff sack is undersized for the bag.

If you're car pooling and you're driving,

Bring a dry bag or contractor's trash bag for each person.

If it's just a day hike, bring a grocery bag for each person. To put their muddy boots in.

Bring a old, big towel for every one to sit on. That will keep your seats cleaner.

If you have a spare light, turn it on put it away from camp to attract the bugs. Turn on you red light for a few minutes, retrieve the spare light, turn it off and leave the swarm of bugs behind, dazed and confused.

[TimelordUK]

That folding hack was mind blowing! Great for my bed sheets!

[OutdoorsWithShawn]

Also, using a red light, your eyes adjust faster from it to darkness vs using a white light.

[libbyd]

I’ve found that folding equipment like tarps and sleeping bags over time will create lines of wear on the creases, especially with tarps; and cause the fill of a sleeping bag to gradually thin out in the repeatedly folded areas.

Just stuff them in the bag (or stuff sack) and that way no areas are subjected to that because of the randomness rather than folds/creases.

[theowenssailingdiary]

I love pockets- the trick staying with the same bag and being consistent.. All that is easier than having to dig into the main bag...

[shirleyfranklin]

Such an gentleman…. Just love to hear you speak..sound like a professional. Blessings to you and Susie

[TacticalTinkerer]

Another tip for organization: replace the zipper pulls with different colors of paracord for easy identification, especially if you use the same style of bags. It also helps direct others if you need them to get something from your pack. You can also do the same thing with the zippers on the pack. I also liked to incorporate different knots/weaves to help find stuff in the dark...

[mommiedearest]

Very helpful. Thanks. The tarp folding method also comes in handy on laundry day when I'm folding sheets! 😊

[steve_____K]

I've done 139 nights in the backcountry (Idaho) over the last 4 years and arrived at every one of those tips except the tarp folding one. Awesome, I'll add it to the [growing] collection of knowledge. Always more to learn. Loved the video. Thank you. Stay safe...

[brianburkart]

Thank you for being kind in your words of knowledge. True sign of a teacher is the ability to pass on skills and knowledge without fear as a tool. Good video.

[richarddaugherty]

Great tips! Love the folding and dry bag tips particularly. Hadn't ever thought of those. I organize with kit bags as you do and it's a lifesaver. I have one 'master' kit bag that has others inside it. It goes in whichever pack I'm using, be it day hike, backpack, whatever. I know exactly what's in that master kit (bathroom kit, first aid, water filtration, cordage, and fire). Since it goes from pack to pack I'm never without a critical piece of gear. It looks like an oversized shaving kit with a handle on one end and a center zip down the length. Looking forward to your next videos!

[emeraldcoastgardensfl]

OMG. Tarp fold was so cool!

And would work on sheets and towels too... Yeah, laundry at home... Still gotta do it 🙄😏🙏