A simple video to help teach new hikers how to plan, pack and prepare for a safe and fun overnight hiking (backpacking) trip in British Columbia.
BC Beginner Backpacking Guide Written Blog Post:
Gear in This Video
70-100L Backpack:
Daypack:
Spot X Satellite Comunicator:
Tent:
Double Sleeping Pad:
Sleeping Bag
Pocket Rocket Stove:
MSR Cookset:
Nalgene Water Bottle:
Platypus Bottle:
Merrell Moab 2 Hiking Boots:
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Picking a Hike
01:18 – Do Some Research
02:10 – BC Backcountry Registration/Reservation System
03:22 – The Gear
03:58 – Backpack
04:39 – Safety Gear
04:57 – Sleeping (Tent, Sleeping Bag & Sleeping Pad)
06:02 – Cooking (Stove & Cookware)
06:59 – Water Filter, Bottle & Water Storage
07:50 – Planning Food
08:43 – Navigation
08:56 – Hiking Boots
09:23 – Hiking Poles
09:48 – Poo Pack
10:13 – Clothing & Layers
12:23 – How to Properly Pack Hiking Backpack
12:50 – Trip Plan
Don’t forget BEAR SPRAY and some camp shoes like Crocs! Let me know if I forgot any other essentials in the comments!
I never filter water anywhere in southwestern BC. As long as the source is running down the mountain, and away from possible busy campsites, it’s cleaner than your city tap water. I fill up all the water containers I have before going back home, so I can have some of that clean and cold mountain water to drink at home.
Informative and beneficial video
dopeee
Nice guide! 😎