Tour of my Day Hike Gear as an Adventure Artist

Unpack my day hiking bag with me and learn what I take out into nature with me for a Day Hike Art Adventure. You’ll get to see my gear, why I bring each thing, and then get a bunch of tips to stay safe and within your limits when hiking.

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VIDEO RESOURCES:
Support Article I mentioned: Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone:
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My pack:
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My partner’s pack:
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Give it a Chance by Hotel Leo on Spotify
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🎹 Like the music in the background? It’s by my amazing partner Wesley Jackson. I used clips of his instrumental work in this video.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Why I use a 26L Pack
1:30 Quick Access Essentials
3:22 Main Pack Compartment
3:40 How I pack food
6:47 Art Supply Bag
8:28 Other Creative Activities to Bring
9:07 Why I use Hip Straps
11:01 WATER 3 Liters
11:37 Hiking Poles
12:38 My First Aid Kit!
13:41 Medi-Bag Details
15:26 Emergency Communication
16:56 My Partner’s Pack
19:32 GPS and Maps
24:44 How to Pick a Trail
26:42 Another Note about Safety
28:12 Outro


✨My gouache palette 🎨
Daniel Smith Gouache Buff Titanium
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Lemon Yellow
Daniel Smith Gouache Hansa Yellow Deep
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Raw Sienna
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Titanium White
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Phthalo Green
Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Verditer Blue
Schminke Hordham Gouache Ultramarine Deep
Schminke Hordham Gouache Violett (dioxazine purple)
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Katsura Blue (phthalo blue)
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Burnt Umber
Daniel Smith Gouache Red Ochre
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Flame Red (Naphthol Red)
Holbein Artists’ Gouache Opera