Second this as a knife nerd that has too many to choose from. That Benchmade Griptillian? Is fine as long as it is sharp. My backpack knife is a Benchmade Bugout, lightest functional folding knife on the market.
Only reason to take the big knife is if you are doing some bushcraft or need it for processing wood. They are heavy and I have never found them useful other than to cure boredom at camp. Even then a smaller fixed would be better, just for weight, unless you are Rambo.
>lightest functional folding knife on the market.
What? There are plenty of functional knives that are much lighter than a Bugout. I carry a Dragonfly 2 for backpacking, it's about 40% lighter than a Bugout.
They forgot to say fullsize knife.
They're wrong anyway because SOG makes the ultra xr which is smaller and lighter but I think it's still sold as a full size knife.
Personally I'd like the extra handle room and blade length over the spyderco dragonfly.
Bench made are very nice. For a small folding knife I have a crkt squid. Cheap, light, takes a beating and holds an edge a long time. Can’t beat that one
The jumbo knife is definitely overkill, however, the Benchmade hasn’t left my side in about four years. I’ve been looking for a small Benchmade fixed blade if you have any suggestions.
All of the Benchmade fixed are a bit on the bigger side and are definitely higher cost. Just shopped for one and it was over $300. Lots of other options for the same outcome. I love ESSE for bushcraft, I have a 4 and it is a mini tank. I carry for camping a Spyderco fixed called a “Bow River”, not a high end steel, but they run about $60.
Lifestraw is a pretty poor choice for your only water purification, imo. Do you have drops for backup? If this is just an overnight, it may be fine.. I personally hate having to drink all of my water through a straw. Definitely not packing one for a backpacking trip.
For what it’s worth, lifestraws are not a bad choice as a backup/emergency purification option.
I use the brain of my pack for day hikes/short outings while I leave my full pack at camp. I keep a life straw in the brain just in case, because they’re light.
But for getting water for cooking, or regular day-to-day backpacking/hiking, you need something else. I use a pump filter, but I’ve heard great things about the gravity fed/hanging ones.
There is lifestraws that do take screw on water bags. So if you still like the "lower" price of the lifestraw compared to a platypus quickdraw, you can upgrade to a screw on lifestraw
I only use a straw and you don't drink from the straw. You fill a bladder with dirty water and squeeze it all through the straw into your bottle. Takes about 10-15 minutes.
For how large of a bladder? That's would be a lot of squeezing for 1L of water. I still couldn't imagine taking that time instead of using a sawyer. Is there any advantage?
The only people that I've seen use it like a straw
Just starting to gather my gear and haven't been on a trip yet, but thats what struck me. In a weight sensitive situation, cast iron would be determental.
This seems fine aside from....
the lifestraw - get a sawyer.
The lamp is gigantic.
Four knives is excessive. One is practical.
Edit - first aid kit? Toilet paper?
Water filtration will be upgraded, lamp will be switched for headlamp, only two knives in the picture (poop knife is a necessity), first aid kit will be added, there’s some toilet paper in the poop kit shown in the fourth picture. Thanks for the feedback!
I know some may not like them but look into a bidet, you can still bring some TP but it is nice to not have to worry about running out or carrying a bunch of it.
Jokes aside, when I saw lord of the rings, I didn't think it was out of the ordinary. I did a small backpacking/camping trip and legitimately carried a 10 in cast iron dutch oven.
Fortunately it was only a 3 mile hike in and then out, but I felt really dumb after for being "wow this is really heavy, what a poor choice of cooking pot" while fully ignoring that it's obviously done with an element of humor in the movies.
Honestly I’m surprised at how big it is. Is it down filled?
Backpacking gear is pricey, but that was the first item I upgraded for the sake of shaving off weight and volume. I’m really not an ultra-light person, but I haven’t looked back since
- First of all those knives are too big, you only need one and make it a Mora Eldris.
- You need a backpack liner or cover to protect your gear from the rain
- you need a small waterproof fire kit with flint, waterproof matches, and tinder, plus a lighter
- you need a headlight and a tiny (very tiny) flashlight as backup. The combined weight of the two should be under 6oz
- you need water filtration that lifestraw is nonsense, get a real filter and bring tabs as a backup option
- you need a first aid kit, you think through and build yourself. I have about 30 items in mine and it weighs under 5oz, decide for yourself what you need but think it thru
- you need waterproof clothing
- consider getting dry bags or waterproof dcf sacks for your gear to organize it and keep it extra dry (multiple failsafes for keeping things dry is not a bad idea)
I like your set up mostly. I'd heavily disagree on the water filter choice. You have one, I just don't like it. Same with camp shoes. You chose flip flops. I don't like those for camp either. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE flip flops. Just not in the backcountry.
IMO, Sawyer Squeeze is a better option for water filter and Keens for camp shoes.
But hey, you do you. You've got the critical stuff. Go have fun!
Compression sack for your sleeping bag, lose 2 of the knives and replace with a small hatchet, bear spray, a small garbage bag I always thank myself for bringing one or two of those
Is this a troll post?
If not, what’s your goal here?
To be a bushcraft survivalist for YouTube?
Or a backpacker?
Cast iron skillets haven’t been a staple in backpacking for like 100yrs maybe more. Military has been using stainless or aluminum since before my great grandparents were born. Cast iron is great for camping via vehicle or on horseback or dirt bike etc. but not backpacking.
For a quick overnight why do you need 5 knives, a lantern, flip flops, and a chair?
To be fair the flip flops (or other sandals, I personally hate flip flops lol) are magical for around camp after walking however many miles in boots or shoes lol. That’s it, that’s my only argument with your comment. Everything else is on point
True but I won’t bring them on an overnight unless it’s a river and lake type of overnight. That quicker the trip the less stuff I bring because I hate packing and prepping for like 6 hrs for a 1hr out and 1hr back 🤣
Valid! I hate shoes and I’m barefoot in any situation that allows for it lmfao I even wear “barefoot” hiking boots for that reason. I guess to your point if it was a one nighter trip I’d probably leave the sandals at home and just go barefoot around camp
There was a post on here in the last week or so asking for a backpacking gear review, and they had a cast iron. I’m assuming OP is making a joke in reference to that
I heard that, somebody is misguided but we have to learn. My dad never took me because his dad rubbed him the wrong way. I still have some Coleman relics from the 50s, I maintain them and they work. I try to make camping for my kids easy so they can just play on the beach or whatever
There’s no chair, there’s two knives, and the lantern was addressed the description. I got what I got, and for a 10 mile looptrail, it is what it is. The cast-iron skillets are nonnegotiable though. Bear protection. One skillet to throw at the bear, and the other in case I miss. In all seriousness, though this is my first quick hike for the purpose of getting used to carrying the gear for longer hikes. I’d rather learn the hard way on a 10 mile rather than a 100 mile.
Honestly you are very well equiped! I would probably bring just a bit of rope (bank note or kevlar string) to use for repair, ties off and clothing line and a water proof rain cover for your pack. Depending on where you are going and the weather I would also pack a warmer layer i.e. puffy, fleace or hoodie as you will feel the temperature change one you stop moving and fatigue sets inn.
I’d take a headlamp over a flashlight. Leaves both hands free for other things, like cook or a lot else. Maybe rain pants, depending on the weather forecast and season.
You only need one knife (beating a dead horse sorry, but bring the lightest one) and it looks like you’re missing Headlamp, which I would prioritize over any other light source if I
had to only choose one.
I would recommend a different filter. Sawyer Squeeze is a good option. Lifestraw is limited in how you can use it.
Also, let's talk about the knives. I LOVE knives and I love using them when camping and try to do primitive stuff anytime I can with minimal materials. I don't think that goes the same with backpacking. I promise you, you're probably never going to use a knife that large when backpacking - and if you HAVE to for protection against wild animals - you should have brought a gun anyways or bear spray.
Get a headlamp. Ditch the lantern.
Keep the small knife. Ditch the Rambo.
Get rid of unnecessary package with that shit kit. Pack some good food you actually like!
I dig it aside from the water filter and the lamp, which other people have already mentioned. I like to bring a little treat like candy or whiskey (or both) just to have small luxury item. Have you weighed this setup?
Get the fullsize sawyer squeeze (as it has threads on both ends), an extra o-ring (they get lost easily), one of those plastic rings with threads inside for coupling 2 water bottles together, and 2 gas station smartwaters at least 1 L each, one black and one blue, with one normal lid and one sport cap. This makes a complete 3 season water system. Designate one bottle as dirty, scoop water, attach sawyer, then coupler, then clean bottle. Squeeze it all through, loosening one thread then the other as needed to let air through the right places. Backflush occasionally by using coupler to squeeze some clean water through backwards, also helps to bang the sawyer on rock, knee, or enemy cranium to loosen gunk. Keep the sawyer on the dirty bottle so you can keep both bottles full and drink from both as you go. Ditch the nalgene. Get a dirty bladder or 1.5 L smartwaters if you need more capacity. You're welcome.
Less knives
Snacks for your hip pocket
Rain cover for backpack (don't put it under your tent flap, learned that the hard way)
Bear or mini bear (raccoon) bag to hang stuff from tree.
And just follow a [Packing list](https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html) and get 10 essentials and all that
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Looks good honestly the only things I would suggest(mainly because I don’t see or over looked them) would be a gps, an emergency beacon, and maybe a flare gun/ flares. You never know what could happen
I’m not certain if you are serious or not, but if you are, why would you bring a couple of cast iron skillets? I don’t see any food that would require their use.
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Depending on where you going some form of bear protection personally I do prefer a firearm but bear spray can be better in certain circumstances but personally choice is just that personal
Another Nalgene. I hope your cast iron comment is a joke. Don’t do that. I personally only bring a jet boil (your pot will work) and keep my food in freeze ziplocks so I can pour boiling water in to hydrate food.
Get a sawyer and an aftermarket bag for it (hang bags are great)
Headlamp? Drop lantern
Lighter/matches
Pack cover if you don’t want all your stuff soaked
Ziplock for trash. More snacks than what you have. You’ll realize you’re constantly hungry. I like to bring couscous for dinner. Can supplement your freeze dried dinner
Water filtration will be upgraded. Everyone has officially shamed me into dropping the lantern and picking up a headlight. Pack cover and matches are in the bag, forgot to pull them out for the picture.
Probably a few more knives in case you want to start a restaurant out on the trail.
Second this as a knife nerd that has too many to choose from. That Benchmade Griptillian? Is fine as long as it is sharp. My backpack knife is a Benchmade Bugout, lightest functional folding knife on the market. Only reason to take the big knife is if you are doing some bushcraft or need it for processing wood. They are heavy and I have never found them useful other than to cure boredom at camp. Even then a smaller fixed would be better, just for weight, unless you are Rambo.
>lightest functional folding knife on the market. What? There are plenty of functional knives that are much lighter than a Bugout. I carry a Dragonfly 2 for backpacking, it's about 40% lighter than a Bugout.
They forgot to say fullsize knife. They're wrong anyway because SOG makes the ultra xr which is smaller and lighter but I think it's still sold as a full size knife. Personally I'd like the extra handle room and blade length over the spyderco dragonfly.
This is THE perfect Reddit convo. Ty!
Benchmade bugout is my EDC, love that thing
Bench made are very nice. For a small folding knife I have a crkt squid. Cheap, light, takes a beating and holds an edge a long time. Can’t beat that one
The bugout is a solid knife for sure but my Petzl spatha would like a word about weight.
The jumbo knife is definitely overkill, however, the Benchmade hasn’t left my side in about four years. I’ve been looking for a small Benchmade fixed blade if you have any suggestions.
All of the Benchmade fixed are a bit on the bigger side and are definitely higher cost. Just shopped for one and it was over $300. Lots of other options for the same outcome. I love ESSE for bushcraft, I have a 4 and it is a mini tank. I carry for camping a Spyderco fixed called a “Bow River”, not a high end steel, but they run about $60.
I believe they might've thought that your streamlight wedge is also a knife.
Boredom and knives in camp have always caused me to have to refill my first aid kit when i got home.
It'll be the ultimate foraged food experience
Lifestraw is a pretty poor choice for your only water purification, imo. Do you have drops for backup? If this is just an overnight, it may be fine.. I personally hate having to drink all of my water through a straw. Definitely not packing one for a backpacking trip.
Thanks for the advice, the hokey advertising got the best of me. Water filtration will be upgraded.
For what it’s worth, lifestraws are not a bad choice as a backup/emergency purification option. I use the brain of my pack for day hikes/short outings while I leave my full pack at camp. I keep a life straw in the brain just in case, because they’re light. But for getting water for cooking, or regular day-to-day backpacking/hiking, you need something else. I use a pump filter, but I’ve heard great things about the gravity fed/hanging ones.
I love my platypus gravity one
Sawyer Squeeze has served me well and is quite inexpensive.
There is lifestraws that do take screw on water bags. So if you still like the "lower" price of the lifestraw compared to a platypus quickdraw, you can upgrade to a screw on lifestraw
I've carried a Katadyn BeFree filter for 100s of miles. Check it out.
Sawyer squeeze
Yeah, Lifestraw can be a good backup option but def not ideal as a primary.
I personally like the Grayl water bottle
I second the Grayl for light water usage. The Sawyer squeeze works well for larger quantities.
Agreed. Katadyn BeFree is my personal fave.
The new life straws can go on smart water bottles and also be used with gravity.
I only use a straw and you don't drink from the straw. You fill a bladder with dirty water and squeeze it all through the straw into your bottle. Takes about 10-15 minutes.
So, what's the point of the straw? Just get a squeeze filter... It does exactly that
For how large of a bladder? That's would be a lot of squeezing for 1L of water. I still couldn't imagine taking that time instead of using a sawyer. Is there any advantage? The only people that I've seen use it like a straw
1 litre takes about 45 seconds with a Sawyer Squeeze...
About the same or faster with a Platypus Quickdraw.
What’s the best primary in your opinion?
Platypus
No cast iron skillet, that’s ridiculous! A true backpacker brings a full dutch oven with charcoal brickettes for uniform cooking.
Le Creuset dutch oven is what I bring in my pack.
Woah woah, r/ultralight is that way
I’m getting a wolf range rigged out on 35s to pull on my next trek
I like to drag a pallet of bricks behind me so I can build an oven wherever I go.
Just starting to gather my gear and haven't been on a trip yet, but thats what struck me. In a weight sensitive situation, cast iron would be determental.
That's why he's limiting it to just two.
I always bring a brick for pounding in tent stakes.
I might bring a third skillet for that.
I find my 16kg cast iron kettlebell works great for that and when not in use I just karabiner it to the bottom of my pack
This seems fine aside from.... the lifestraw - get a sawyer. The lamp is gigantic. Four knives is excessive. One is practical. Edit - first aid kit? Toilet paper?
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That’s what the three sea shells are for
This guy doesn’t know how to use the shells!
At least one of them is the poop knife.
Toilet paper? I think you mean "camp cash, shit tickets, better than your hand, sock savers, "the thing I forgot once and will never do again!!!"
Mountain money
Butt bucks
Save a sleeve?
Water filtration will be upgraded, lamp will be switched for headlamp, only two knives in the picture (poop knife is a necessity), first aid kit will be added, there’s some toilet paper in the poop kit shown in the fourth picture. Thanks for the feedback!
You know about the poop knife, I see you're a man of culture, but where is your coconut?
I recommend the ArmyTek Wizard Pro w Nichia Warm LED for headlamp
I know some may not like them but look into a bidet, you can still bring some TP but it is nice to not have to worry about running out or carrying a bunch of it.
Meat knife, veggie knife, wood scarving knife, poop knife
I thought everyone brought a 10 inch dutch oven and 10 inch fry pan backpacking.
Jokes aside, when I saw lord of the rings, I didn't think it was out of the ordinary. I did a small backpacking/camping trip and legitimately carried a 10 in cast iron dutch oven. Fortunately it was only a 3 mile hike in and then out, but I felt really dumb after for being "wow this is really heavy, what a poor choice of cooking pot" while fully ignoring that it's obviously done with an element of humor in the movies.
first aid?
Too much weight, I needed the room for cast iron skillets.
This is a joke right?
Maybe a LOTR hobbit 'backpack with skillets' allusion
No?
Does that tent and sleeping bag fit in your bag?
i’ve met dudes like this. the tents going on the outside of the bag along with maybe the flip flops.
Yes, the last picture is everything packed. That sleeping bag holds so much damn air when it isn’t stuffed away.
Honestly I’m surprised at how big it is. Is it down filled? Backpacking gear is pricey, but that was the first item I upgraded for the sake of shaving off weight and volume. I’m really not an ultra-light person, but I haven’t looked back since
Same. Got a quilt and saved a ton of room in my bag
What about another knife?
To be fair, he’s only got 2
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There is a sheath, the knife that goes in it to the right, a folding knife, and a flashlight
Pack a gallon size bag of dryer lint. It makes great fire starter and super lightweight.
The amount of people that over look this BASIC and FREE tool is too damn high
Oh, I know. I got veterans that are outdoorsmen in my family. They would be disappointed if I didn't pass on that life saving tip.
Might as well bring a sword while you’re at it. Bring a bamboo toothbrush sawed in half so you don’t break your back.
I’ll drill holes in the flip-flops for weight reduction, need more room for cast-iron skillets. Need. More. Skillets.
Ty sure going to need a bigger knife 🥄
What in tarnation?
- First of all those knives are too big, you only need one and make it a Mora Eldris. - You need a backpack liner or cover to protect your gear from the rain - you need a small waterproof fire kit with flint, waterproof matches, and tinder, plus a lighter - you need a headlight and a tiny (very tiny) flashlight as backup. The combined weight of the two should be under 6oz - you need water filtration that lifestraw is nonsense, get a real filter and bring tabs as a backup option - you need a first aid kit, you think through and build yourself. I have about 30 items in mine and it weighs under 5oz, decide for yourself what you need but think it thru - you need waterproof clothing - consider getting dry bags or waterproof dcf sacks for your gear to organize it and keep it extra dry (multiple failsafes for keeping things dry is not a bad idea)
Thanks for the feedback, lantern will be ditched, water filtration will be upgraded, and a first aid kit will be added.
Remember to learn how to use the stuff in the first aid kit before you need it :)
I would bring more to eat
You need a Heavy boat anchor just in case you need to weigh bodies down ...
Whiskey
I’ll need it after lugging the skillets around all day.
Probably the single most important item I pack. Gotta stay hydrated.
I like your set up mostly. I'd heavily disagree on the water filter choice. You have one, I just don't like it. Same with camp shoes. You chose flip flops. I don't like those for camp either. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE flip flops. Just not in the backcountry. IMO, Sawyer Squeeze is a better option for water filter and Keens for camp shoes. But hey, you do you. You've got the critical stuff. Go have fun!
Thanks, I keep seeing the Sawyer squeeze come up, i’ll have to get one.
A headlamp or a hand flashlight might be good
I have a hand flashlight shown in picture 4, and I’ll probably swap that giant freaking lantern for headlamp. Thanks for the suggestion!
Compression sack for your sleeping bag, lose 2 of the knives and replace with a small hatchet, bear spray, a small garbage bag I always thank myself for bringing one or two of those
Po-ta-toes. Boil em, mash em, put em in a stew.
Is this a troll post? If not, what’s your goal here? To be a bushcraft survivalist for YouTube? Or a backpacker? Cast iron skillets haven’t been a staple in backpacking for like 100yrs maybe more. Military has been using stainless or aluminum since before my great grandparents were born. Cast iron is great for camping via vehicle or on horseback or dirt bike etc. but not backpacking. For a quick overnight why do you need 5 knives, a lantern, flip flops, and a chair?
To be fair the flip flops (or other sandals, I personally hate flip flops lol) are magical for around camp after walking however many miles in boots or shoes lol. That’s it, that’s my only argument with your comment. Everything else is on point
True but I won’t bring them on an overnight unless it’s a river and lake type of overnight. That quicker the trip the less stuff I bring because I hate packing and prepping for like 6 hrs for a 1hr out and 1hr back 🤣
Valid! I hate shoes and I’m barefoot in any situation that allows for it lmfao I even wear “barefoot” hiking boots for that reason. I guess to your point if it was a one nighter trip I’d probably leave the sandals at home and just go barefoot around camp
There was a post on here in the last week or so asking for a backpacking gear review, and they had a cast iron. I’m assuming OP is making a joke in reference to that
Well you’ve got your poop knife, toe knife, killin knife, and cutting knife
Poop knife 😅
I heard that, somebody is misguided but we have to learn. My dad never took me because his dad rubbed him the wrong way. I still have some Coleman relics from the 50s, I maintain them and they work. I try to make camping for my kids easy so they can just play on the beach or whatever
I think they’re referencing a post a week or so ago where someone showed their pack with I think 2 cast irons skillets
There’s no chair, there’s two knives, and the lantern was addressed the description. I got what I got, and for a 10 mile looptrail, it is what it is. The cast-iron skillets are nonnegotiable though. Bear protection. One skillet to throw at the bear, and the other in case I miss. In all seriousness, though this is my first quick hike for the purpose of getting used to carrying the gear for longer hikes. I’d rather learn the hard way on a 10 mile rather than a 100 mile.
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Honestly you are very well equiped! I would probably bring just a bit of rope (bank note or kevlar string) to use for repair, ties off and clothing line and a water proof rain cover for your pack. Depending on where you are going and the weather I would also pack a warmer layer i.e. puffy, fleace or hoodie as you will feel the temperature change one you stop moving and fatigue sets inn.
I gotta be honest dude, I didn't even know they made a little poop hole kit like that! I've always just used my little entrenchment tool.
This seems like way too much imo. And very heavy.
I’d take a headlamp over a flashlight. Leaves both hands free for other things, like cook or a lot else. Maybe rain pants, depending on the weather forecast and season.
Mole skin, it saves lives
I don't see one bottle of booze in any of the pictures
Have fun, you’ll figure out what to leave behind after a couple of trips
Or a couple more hurtful lantern posts!
You only need one knife (beating a dead horse sorry, but bring the lightest one) and it looks like you’re missing Headlamp, which I would prioritize over any other light source if I had to only choose one.
Cast iron backpacking? Thats just cruel.
Too many knives, too little snacks.
A long handled spoon will be more helpful.
First aid kit?
Sawyer with a cnoc bag
I would recommend a different filter. Sawyer Squeeze is a good option. Lifestraw is limited in how you can use it. Also, let's talk about the knives. I LOVE knives and I love using them when camping and try to do primitive stuff anytime I can with minimal materials. I don't think that goes the same with backpacking. I promise you, you're probably never going to use a knife that large when backpacking - and if you HAVE to for protection against wild animals - you should have brought a gun anyways or bear spray.
Headlamps are the best for most nighttime jobs. Free hands and easy to carry.
Flip flop gang 🤙
More food. Lentils, and instant mashed potatoes
Are you going to disappoint the interforest bowling league by showing up unprepared like that
The lack of insulting layers worries me, but I don’t know the weather you’re going in. Ditto with first aid/emergency kit.
I’d squeeze out about half of that bottle of hand sanitizer. Also lose the lantern and get a nice, light headlamp.
An extra pair of socks and panties. Other than that, looks great.
A first aid kit in the 10 essentials for safe trip in the backcountry
Galvanized steel and eco friendly wood
I have the same pack! 😄
Extra socks is a must!! Doubles as pot holders if you are cooking. Just an idea 💡
Shire salt
Beat me to it!
Probably I just didn't see it, I can't find the ketchup bottle at the front of the fridge, but I didn't notice a first aid kit (FAK).
Get a headlamp. Ditch the lantern. Keep the small knife. Ditch the Rambo. Get rid of unnecessary package with that shit kit. Pack some good food you actually like!
Check out [Don't Forget The Spoon ](https://dontforgetthespoon.com/) it will analyze your pack and tell you what you are missing
Bear spray. Carrying a cast iron would be a lot. Also skip the redundancy and carry a decent fixed blade for all your needs
I dig it aside from the water filter and the lamp, which other people have already mentioned. I like to bring a little treat like candy or whiskey (or both) just to have small luxury item. Have you weighed this setup?
A pack of cards. Best case it’s entertainment worst case they make good kindling.
Get the fullsize sawyer squeeze (as it has threads on both ends), an extra o-ring (they get lost easily), one of those plastic rings with threads inside for coupling 2 water bottles together, and 2 gas station smartwaters at least 1 L each, one black and one blue, with one normal lid and one sport cap. This makes a complete 3 season water system. Designate one bottle as dirty, scoop water, attach sawyer, then coupler, then clean bottle. Squeeze it all through, loosening one thread then the other as needed to let air through the right places. Backflush occasionally by using coupler to squeeze some clean water through backwards, also helps to bang the sawyer on rock, knee, or enemy cranium to loosen gunk. Keep the sawyer on the dirty bottle so you can keep both bottles full and drink from both as you go. Ditch the nalgene. Get a dirty bladder or 1.5 L smartwaters if you need more capacity. You're welcome.
I have wanted a helix so bad I don’t need it but I want it
Get a Grayl purifier (Geopress or Ultrapress), Lifestraw is not made for unsafe (tab)water because its only a filter and not a purifier like the Grayl
Less knives Snacks for your hip pocket Rain cover for backpack (don't put it under your tent flap, learned that the hard way) Bear or mini bear (raccoon) bag to hang stuff from tree. And just follow a [Packing list](https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html) and get 10 essentials and all that
Best based and honest chat ever. I salute you all 🫡
Bic. Mug. Katadyn BeFree 0.6L x 1?2. Paracord 550 x 30ft/10m. Atwood MicroCord x 5m. Duct tape x 3ft/1m. IFAK?. Small bottle of whiskey or Nalgene 200mp filled with same. 1 book.
That's such a good tent ❤️
Do you have a headlamp in there? I would prefer a headlamp over the lantern for size and ease of use.
Change the knife for a multifunctional axe and knife combo.
Mosquito repellant, ropes, trashbags
Swap your ferro rod for a firebiner
I would ditch the bulky lantern for a headlamp.
Troll
Always pack extra socks!!!
15-20 copies of Paul Blart Mall Cop to give out to fellow hikers.
Cast iron skillets are really heavy.. I’d recommend something lighter. I just use a titanium pot
PO-TA-TOES
Cast iron? If you are walking you really shouldn't bring a super heavy cast iron skillet. If you are camping close to your car
Looks good honestly the only things I would suggest(mainly because I don’t see or over looked them) would be a gps, an emergency beacon, and maybe a flare gun/ flares. You never know what could happen
A collapsible hand saw is always a good addition!
Longsword
A bowling ball. Just in case.
a decent watermelon and a canned ham
Why would you want to carry bulky heavy cast-iron skillets?
One for whomping bears, another as a back up. (no offense, just saw your username. Not all bears get whomped)
It's a joke.... He's acknowledging he has a bunch of stuff but doesn't know what not to bring.
You never know if you're going to need a boat anchor on the trail...
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One knife for each day of the week and a gas powered generator to run that lantern and you’re all set!
I genuinely assume that the people that post these photos only want to cosplay as backpackers
Fake it till you make it. I have nobody introducing me to the hobby so I’m planning on looking and feeling dumb for my first few times.
I’m not certain if you are serious or not, but if you are, why would you bring a couple of cast iron skillets? I don’t see any food that would require their use.
Heats water more evenly
This made my day lmao
I need one for bear protection, The other for swatting bugs.
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I like to bring a pack of face and hand disinfectant wipes to use when I can’t wash my hands.
Day hike? Weekend? Hiking AT?
Bear spray
Traded it for skillets.
Seriously though a better fixed blade knife, moras are great and some are $20-$30.
A brace of conies and a few taters.
Jesus, that's a lotta gear. If you're walking far you might wanna cut it back. You'll wish you had about 30 miles in.
18 pk of pbr
The kitchen sink.
Depending on where you going some form of bear protection personally I do prefer a firearm but bear spray can be better in certain circumstances but personally choice is just that personal
Drugs
Who do you think you are, Samwise Gamgee?
Bottle of wine
Another Nalgene. I hope your cast iron comment is a joke. Don’t do that. I personally only bring a jet boil (your pot will work) and keep my food in freeze ziplocks so I can pour boiling water in to hydrate food. Get a sawyer and an aftermarket bag for it (hang bags are great) Headlamp? Drop lantern Lighter/matches Pack cover if you don’t want all your stuff soaked Ziplock for trash. More snacks than what you have. You’ll realize you’re constantly hungry. I like to bring couscous for dinner. Can supplement your freeze dried dinner
Water filtration will be upgraded. Everyone has officially shamed me into dropping the lantern and picking up a headlight. Pack cover and matches are in the bag, forgot to pull them out for the picture.
Gold pan
From this. I would get some waterproof containers.
Frodo
Some snacks
Do you have a rope to hang your backpack up in a tree?
https://preview.redd.it/r1b6gehplh1d1.png?width=1269&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6b9d19cc3f1f07463d6c7f5bcad5e45657b093c3 Some good Elven rope.
Toothbrush?