My favorite contrast is about the wildlife. Novice: "OHNOES THERE MIGHT BE BEARS OR MOUNTAIN LIONS I NEED MACE AND GUNS AND AND AND–!" Experienced outdorsman: "Bears? They're just oversized raccoons after your snacks. Now, a moose on the other hand…"
My best memories of camping were when I was 17. Just take a blanket or sleeping bag, beer, herbal smoking substance, and fireworks. Who needs a tent? After I had kids I had to bring a tent and skip the herbal smoking substance and fireworks. They loved it.
I….I actually did forget my tent one time. Luckily another camper had an emergency sleeping bag, so I basically stuffed my bag into a bigger plastic bag. Rained the whole time.
So i'm an eagle scout with 6 50 miler awards and all the national outdoor awards (except for riding lmao) and a couple of silver and gold devices and I have went on more than 6 50 milers Philmont actually wasn't that fun gear wise becuase I had to carry all this extra gear. But still fun that I could hang out with me amigos I've done all the washington sections of the pct planning to go with a friend to eventually go do the whole darn thing, we actually "Escorted" our outdoor coordinator who did the whole thing and even brought his daughter along (13 I believe, this happened in the summer) for about 300 ish miles. Me, a 15 year old, his parent, and my friend did 2 20 mile days after we hit the border and dropped off our coordinator's family. It was a lot of fun. Backpacking is my life now. That and video games and other shit haha. But seriously, this video was me right there. The experienced camper. He actually uses some of the same equipment I use.
This is a sick joke! Before the video even began, a commercial for Applebee's. As if that, in itself wasn't tragic enough, they are playing Ozzy Osbourne's opening to "Crazy Train". So, so very wrong…
I feel like both of these guys. I count peanut M&Ms as protein lol. Also me with ridiculous UL gear while carrying camera gear that weighs as much as my pack haha. The duality of camping.
Thru-hikers and backpackers eat ramen and tortillas and boxed mashed potatoes portioned out into little baggies. Fresh vegetables like kale, tofu, and smoothies are just a dream for the next time you get into a town. Hahaha.
I love your stuff (really liked the Midwest vs. East Coast stuff), but must point out that not all of us long-time hikers are organic-obsessives. We're just obsessed with hiking efficiently: I don't have any friends that waste money or give a thought to "high-end" environmentally toilet paper or food. We DO try to keep our gear as light as possible; you would, too, if you had to haul it up a mountainside or schlep it around for 4 days…
In the 80s my church had a youth pastor who was an Appalachian Trail thru hiker. He decided to take us kids on a backpacking trip. I had camped before but never backpacked. Of course our packs weighed a ton despite our best efforts. I'll never forget there were a couple girls who brought their water in glass Mason jars. I'm actually camping tonight…. at the same location. I have a queen size air mattress, movies, and internet. Times have changed a bit.
My old climbing partner used to drink his dish water, he didn't use soap to clean the pot, but he drank the water with remnants of dinner because he refused to dump it on the ground. RIP old friend.
@kathrynorr7119
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
How did I know it was going to be that Green Day song??
@Jeff-k3z1y
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Camping without beer is just sitting in the woods
@SamSam-ml2go
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I think camping alone is preferable
@NateOnTwoAcres
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Toilet paper 🙄 amateurs. That's why you pack extra socks 😂
@margotrosendorn6371
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
My favorite contrast is about the wildlife.
Novice: "OHNOES THERE MIGHT BE BEARS OR MOUNTAIN LIONS I NEED MACE AND GUNS AND AND AND–!"
Experienced outdorsman: "Bears? They're just oversized raccoons after your snacks. Now, a moose on the other hand…"
@Reubenhubert
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
My best memories of camping were when I was 17. Just take a blanket or sleeping bag, beer, herbal smoking substance, and fireworks. Who needs a tent?
After I had kids I had to bring a tent and skip the herbal smoking substance and fireworks.
They loved it.
@Whammytap
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I….I actually did forget my tent one time. Luckily another camper had an emergency sleeping bag, so I basically stuffed my bag into a bigger plastic bag. Rained the whole time.
@lindaseel9986
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
" One time in band camp.." 😂😂😂
@christinabruch9546
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I'll follow you on social media
@Tricky_Adventures
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
This story ended badly, the first time camper wound up murdering and eating the expert camper.
@jordanpower8393
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Minus a few clueless things the "first time" guy acts more seasoned than the other lol
@stoirmslw
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I feel personally attacked, not all of us are environmentalists XD
@stephendexter3246
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I used to go camping once a month… This video reminded me I haven't been in 3 years cause of covid… I should fix that
@ANYFINISPOSSIBLE1977
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
The more you camp the more you save
@dansbackcountry
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I've met both of these types of people and they are both just as insufferable. Just go out there and enjoy yourself
@shtewps
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Anyone else feeling an intense awakenwithjp infuence here?
@darkwarrior5149
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
So i'm an eagle scout with 6 50 miler awards and all the national outdoor awards (except for riding lmao) and a couple of silver and gold devices
and I have went on more than 6 50 milers
Philmont actually wasn't that fun gear wise becuase I had to carry all this extra gear.
But still fun that I could hang out with me amigos
I've done all the washington sections of the pct
planning to go with a friend to eventually go do the whole darn thing, we actually "Escorted" our outdoor coordinator who did the whole thing and even brought his daughter along (13 I believe, this happened in the summer) for about 300 ish miles. Me, a 15 year old, his parent, and my friend did 2 20 mile days after we hit the border and dropped off our coordinator's family. It was a lot of fun.
Backpacking is my life now. That and video games and other shit haha.
But seriously, this video was me right there. The experienced camper. He actually uses some of the same equipment I use.
@Farming-vic
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
or just go for four wheel driving with a full canopy set up if you don’t know what that is look up in Australian 4×4 canopy
@rainedevries3451
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
This is a sick joke! Before the video even began, a commercial for Applebee's. As if that, in itself wasn't tragic enough, they are playing Ozzy Osbourne's opening to "Crazy Train". So, so very wrong…
@noodlesthe1st
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Missed the $800 dyneema trekking pole tent.
@cultofcedar
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I feel like both of these guys. I count peanut M&Ms as protein lol. Also me with ridiculous UL gear while carrying camera gear that weighs as much as my pack haha. The duality of camping.
@tomriddle5564
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
One telling clue is – 4-5lbs Sledge Hammer. You ever try to set a tent stake with a claw hammer?
@EarlSmith-n7c
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
😂😂😂
@trygveskogsholm5963
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Yes, there is protein in chocolate. Just not much. Nor is there much in nuts or rasins.
@Tser
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Thru-hikers and backpackers eat ramen and tortillas and boxed mashed potatoes portioned out into little baggies. Fresh vegetables like kale, tofu, and smoothies are just a dream for the next time you get into a town. Hahaha.
@CrushmyfaceMaryBoberry-iw8gd
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
This just makes me happy that I never went camping. I would still be the first time camper even after the 14th trip.
@Lis.H.
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
That trail mix looks like it's from Farm & Fleet. 😂
@AppleSauceSays
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Singing the Green Day song got me to hit the Like Button. That cracked me up.
@chriscronin5243
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I think the blue shirt is the first time, and the red shirt is expert. At least in my book
@rmf9567
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
These professional campers are not woodsmen. They are literally narcissists that stay on trail and sleep at campgrounds.
@aztlanstudiosllc
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
They also know how to "play" Badfish
@ILoveGolf4
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Blud reposted the same video with a different title
@Casinowarmaster
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
You forgot the motorized cooler
@spiritofdan613
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I love your stuff (really liked the Midwest vs. East Coast stuff), but must point out that not all of us long-time hikers are organic-obsessives. We're just obsessed with hiking efficiently: I don't have any friends that waste money or give a thought to "high-end" environmentally toilet paper or food. We DO try to keep our gear as light as possible; you would, too, if you had to haul it up a mountainside or schlep it around for 4 days…
@jshepard152
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
In the 80s my church had a youth pastor who was an Appalachian Trail thru hiker. He decided to take us kids on a backpacking trip. I had camped before but never backpacked. Of course our packs weighed a ton despite our best efforts. I'll never forget there were a couple girls who brought their water in glass Mason jars. I'm actually camping tonight…. at the same location. I have a queen size air mattress, movies, and internet. Times have changed a bit.
@Dojibu
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Never been camping, but I don't think I would be that annoying.
@Mebh547
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
As an "expert" camper myself… The "expert camper" character in this video seems more like a beginner camper to me. 😆😉😉😉😉😉
@pyrho1
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
I know a pair of Costco shorts when I see them
@youngjoelroberts
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Shout out Johnny behind the camera
@The_Blessed_Cowboy
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
My old climbing partner used to drink his dish water, he didn't use soap to clean the pot, but he drank the water with remnants of dinner because he refused to dump it on the ground. RIP old friend.
@tylerbox7867
April 11, 2026 at 2:28 am
Looks like there both first time campers to me