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15 GENIUS Backpacking Hacks From My Subscribers

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Head to https://squarespace.com/oscarhikes to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code OSCARHIKES This video is sponsored by Squarespace Important update: I don't own the website oscarhikes com anymore! A year later, I reconsidered about hosting my own website, and somebody bought the domain name and created a blog there. In this video, I share and test 15 clever backpacking hacks that I found from YouTube comments - the best place where the most unique and useful tips are usually hidden. I'm kind of a nerd for finding unique hiking hacks and tips, and I always write them down whenever I see one. ▼ HIKING GEAR I USE (affiliate links) Decathlon Forclaz MT100 Trekking Poles ➜ (Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.com/collections/hiking-camp-accessories/products/hiking-pole-arpenaz-200) Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultralight Backpack ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Fcs40-ultralight-backpack) Outdoor Vitals Fortius 2P Ultralight Tent ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Ffortius-2p-trekking-pole-backpacking-tent) Outdoor Vitals Stormloft 0F Quilt ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Fupdate-stormloft-0-30-f-down-topquilt-sleeping-bag) Outdoor Vitals Novapro Down Jacket ➜ (Outdoor Vitals: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7e589116-9b06-4f1d-beee-aa18820b0454&website_id=00f5b60f-5b24-479f-ab2d-8d5328a2ac5a&url=https%3A%2F%2Foutdoorvitals.com%2Fproducts%2Fnovapro) Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RJhVw9 ) Stoic Nykroppa Synthetic Camp Slippers ➜ (Bergfreunde: https://www.bergfreunde.eu/stoic-nykroppa-slippers/) Smartwool Merino Wool Socks ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/4anHY3h) Darn Tough Merino Wool Socks ➜ (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GJnnsm) ▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Tip 1 00:47 - Tip 2/3 02:03 - Tip 4 02:35 - Sponsor 04:09 - Tip 5 06:35 - Tip 6 07:19 - Tip 7 07:59 - Tip 8 08:30 - Tip 9 08:45 - Tip 10 08:58 - Tip 11 09:22 - Tip 12 09:37 - Tip 13 09:49 - Tip 14 10:28 - Tip 15 11:43 - Outro ▼ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/oscarbrumelis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@oscarhikes ▼ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE In some of our videos, we sometimes use affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking our affiliate links, we might get a small commission from the total purchase, at no additional cost for you. We participate in the Amazon Associates affiliate program and other affiliate programs.

About This Video

In this video I share (and actually test) 15 backpacking hacks that came from you guys in the comments—because honestly, that’s where the weirdly genius tips are usually hiding. I start with a couple that are immediately useful: zipping two compatible sleeping bags into a double bag, and the “olive oil around the pot” trick to keep food from sticking. I also tried the bouillon cube idea for flavoring, and yeah… it’s not gourmet, but it’s a simple way to add salt and taste without packing a whole spice cabinet. A bunch of these are especially good for cold-weather hiking: putting tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag so they’re warm, pre-filling your pot with water if it’ll freeze overnight, and a slick method for wearing a down jacket backwards over your pack so you can take it off without removing the backpack. I also show a DIY armless sunglasses setup (cord + toggle + dental floss), a rubber band phone mount for tent Netflix, a quick lantern hack with a headlamp under a water bottle, and a small tweak that can reduce microplastics from disposable bottles (sports cap). And I end with the “boring but important” one: practice paper maps and a compass. It’s not just a phone-backup thing—it genuinely improves terrain recognition, campsite selection, and your ability to recover if tech fails.

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