I Packed Like a Beginner—Don’t Do This

🥾 My backpacking gear list (my actual kit) → https://stepmassive.com/standard-gear Avoid the painful lessons I learned on my first backpacking trip. In this video, I break down seven common trip planning mistakes that can ruin your hike—and exactly how to avoid each one to make your next adventure safer, smoother, and way more enjoyable. 🌲 My Backpacking Gear Lists • Standard Gear ➝ https://stepmassive.com/standard-gear • Ultralight Gear ➝ https://stepmassive.com/ultralight-gear • Hammock Gear ➝ https://stepmassive.com/hammock-gear 🛒 Trail-Tested Amazon Gear Kits • Clothing System ➝ https://www.amazon.com/shop/stepmassive/list/27T9CGR3JC7D3? • Sleep Setup ➝ https://www.amazon.com/shop/stepmassive/list/2HTZA6SKNMKSD? • Cook Kit ➝ https://www.amazon.com/shop/stepmassive/list/NYWNF9UY1NH9? • Comfort Add-Ons ➝ https://www.amazon.com/shop/stepmassive/list/3IDMTW46FDBQ2? • All My Amazon Picks ➝ https://www.amazon.com/shop/stepmassive 📥 Free Beginner Gear Checklist 👉 https://stepmassive.com/resources/gear-checklists/beginner 📝 3-Day Trip Planner (digital download) 👉 https://products.stepmassive.com/planner ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Mistake #1: Not Packing the Night Before 01:59 Mistake #2: Misjudging Hiking Pace 03:07 Mistake #3: Overpacking and Not Filtering Water 04:18 Mistake #4: No Training With a Loaded Pack 05:27 Mistake #5: Forgetting to Reapply Sunscreen 06:49 Mistake #6: No Lip Balm 07:43 Mistake #7: No Emergency Plan 08:50 Final Thoughts 🎬 Watch Next: Bad Backpacking Advice I Received Early On ➝ https://youtu.be/pMek-aATEes 📬 More from StepMassive: • Website ➝ https://stepmassive.com • Blog ➝ https://stepmassive.com/blog 💬 Join the Conversation: What’s a planning mistake you’ve made (or almost made) on a backpacking trip? 📢 Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel—thanks! 📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected]