Did you know that the way you pack a bag makes such a difference to your overnight adventures? This video will provide you with a framework to help you to streamline your kit and pack it in the most efficient way.

Here I share with you my kit load out and tips for packing a bag for an overnighter in the outdoors. I will also give you tips for useful accessories along the way. But this isn’t just about me and my bushcraft gear, there is room for personalisation.

00:00 Introduction to Bushcraft Gear, Ex Royal Marine shows you How To Pack your Kit Bag
00:35 Rucksack suggestions for your trip
03:15 Sleeping bag and bivvie
04:15 Utilising your canoe bag
05:10 Camelbak hydration pack
05:59 Tarp and hammock
06:27 Lambs Wool Jumper
06:36 Map and compass
07:03 How to fill the side pouches- personalising your kit
07:50 Cooking and water bottles
10:35 Where to store your axe
10:59 Personal admin- base layers, footcare kit, hygiene kit
12:19 Why you should use Tea tree wipes
12:49 Micro fibre towels
13:02 Sink
13:55 Crusader Mug and water
14:08 Gloves
14:40 Further tips for packing a bag
14:55 IFAK
15:18 What to keep in the top flap
16:32 What to keep under the top flap
17:45 Rain covers- Do you need one?
18:14 Sleeping mat
18:25 Fundamentals of packing your bag
19:04 Where to fix your sleeping mat
20:41 Weight distribution

Please note: I am not sponsored by the kit companies and I was not given any freebies to make this video.

A non-exhaustive kit list:
Sabre 45 Backpack: https://geni.us/D2lS
Canoe bag: https://geni.us/LrYA9S6
Camelback hydration pack: https://geni.us/6v5Bo1
Lambswool jumper: https://geni.us/g6rF7ZA
MSR tin: https://geni.us/Nkd0C
MSR pocket rocket: https://geni.us/m56oU
Fish spreaders: https://geni.us/fjUbS
Nalgene bottle: https://geni.us/o7LNsOe
Stanley nesting cup: https://geni.us/oapZ5
Merino wool base layer: https://geni.us/Bymoybe
Tea tree wipes: https://geni.us/dPgYtX
10 litre kitchen sink: https://geni.us/zwGx
Fireproof gloves: https://geni.us/U6Y3N
Racing spoon: https://geni.us/geu1z
Millbank bag: https://geni.us/millbankbag

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This video is part of our Bushcraft Essential series:
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