MILITARY GEAR FOR CIVILIANS | Ultimate Backcountry Hiking/Camping Tips & Gear

A collection of gear, tips and tricks that got me through the most gruelling trek I've done to date. Includes in-depth look at some specific military clothing/gear and how it's a fantastic option for backcountry activities.

Also covered:
Canadian and USA legal firearm options for travel through bear country.
What I would do to further refine my kit load out for this or a similar trip.
My regrets; what I packed that I didn't need, and what I would have used but forgot.
Packing list for similar trek including food and group gear.
How I trained for this trip.
Plus tons of great tips throughout

VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 - 1:02 Intro
1:03 - 2:44 Intended Audience
2:45 - 3:49 Index
3:49 - 5:26 Trip Background
5:27 - 6:11 Feature Partner | Gear Pack
6:12 - 7:48 Gear Overview
7:49 - 9:09 UF PRO + I'm a nerd
9:10 - 11:47 UF PRO | Boonie (Gen 2) + Bugspray Tip
11:48 - 16:23 UF PRO | Striker XT Combat Shirt (Gen 3)
16:24 - 22:35 UF PRO | ULT Combat Pants
22:36 - 23:07 UF PRO | Hunter FZ (Gen 2)
23:08 - 23:29 Qilo Tactical | Windbreaker
23:29 - 24:48 Qilo Tactical | Prison Wallet
24:49 - 25:16 Feature Partner | Air Armor Tech
25:17 - 31:23 Hill People Gear | Kit Bag
31:24 - 32:38 Camelbak | Hydration Bladder
32:39 - 32:58 Feature Parter | Mira Safety
32:59 - 36:38 Gear I Wished I Had (Will Acquire for Next Trip)
36:39 - 41:30 BACKCOUNTRY BEAR GUN
41:31 - 41:49 Feature Partner | Halfbreed Blades
41:50 - 43:16 Regrets (Not Packing Next Time)
43:17 - 51:53 Ultimate Backcountry Packing List (Check my pinned comment for stuff I missed and others' suggestions)
51:54 - 53:51 How I Trained for this Trip
53:52 - 56:56 Summary & Trip Vids
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Safe: Rhino Metals | https://rhinosafe.com/
Gun wall: Gallowtech | https://www.gallowtech.com/
Clothing: UF PRO | https://ufpro.com/us
Clothing: Qilo Tactical | https://www.qilonyc.com
Cases: Air Armor Tech | https://www.airarmortech.com
AR 550 Targets | https://tatargets.com/
Plate Carriers: HRT Tactical | https://hrttacticalgear.com/
Books: Vickers Guide | https://www.vickersguide.com/
Flannels: Dixxon | USA https://dixxonquality.com/ Canada https://dixxon.ca/
Gloves: Fist Handwear | https://www.fisthandwear.com
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