140 Tips Every Hiker and Backpacker Should Know

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00:00 Hey Y'all
00:11 Store Tent Outside Pack
01:04 Limit Wardrobe
01:39 Insulating Layer
02:02 Freshen Up Before Bed
03:17 Mylar Blanket
03:52 Long Sleeves and Pants - Sun Protection
04:22 Umbrella
06:37 Start Cold
08:03 Cotton Kills
09:34 *FOOT CARE
09:40 Address Hot Spots Immediately
10:26 Sock Liners To Prevent Blisters
10:56 Rotate Your Socks
11:42 Keep Feet Dry
12:14 Treat Yo Feet
12:51 Stretch Lower Leg
14:16 Replace Footwear Regularly
15:18 Strengthen Your Feet, Calves and Tibialis Off Trail
16:00 *SHAVING WEIGHT - Weigh Everything
16:25 Don't Bring Backups
17:02 Pack Liner
18:36 Repackage Food and Toiletries
19:19 Upgrade Big 3
19:56 Upgrade Backpack LAST
20:18 Minimize Pack Volume
20:57 Trekking Pole Tent
21:27 Pack Shakedown
22:30 Log What You Didn't Use
22:42 Don't Pack Your Fears
23:21 *COOKING TIPS - Keep It Simple To Start
24:52 Balance Stove
25:58 Move Dead Leaves Away From Stove
26:44 Keep Stove Below You
27:41 Long Handle Titanium Spoon
28:19 Washing The Dishes
29:46 *SLEEPING WARM - Eat Right Before Bed
30:15 Nalgene Heater
31:09 Change Out of Hiking Clothes
32:02 Properly Rated Gear
33:26 Down Booties
33:49 Hand Warmers
34:50 Hooded Puffy Coat
35:20 Pile Up The Leaves
35:53 Heat Up Rocks
36:57 *CAMPSITE TIPS - Avoid Camping In Valleys
37:24 Anticipate Sunrise
37:52 Natural Wind Blockers
38:08 Consider the Temperature Near Water
38:22 Widow Makers
38:59 Never Camp In A Wash
39:51 Check The Slope First
40:48 Established Campsites
4103 Signs Of Wildlife
41:39 *CONDENSATION - Avoid Setting Up on Grass
41:53 Good Ventilation
43:45 Make Sure Tent Is Big Enough
44:16 Dry Tent On Breaks
44:52 Keep Wet Gear Outside Tent
45:27 *STAYING DRY - Proper Rain Gear
46:20 Keep Rain Jacket Above Bottoms
46:43 Shamwow
47:33 *SUN PROTECTION - Wide Hat, Sun Sleeves, Sun Gloves
48:07 Sideways Sun
48:58 Protect From The Sun Even If It's Cold
49:20 Take Extra Precautions In The Snow
50:10 *DON'T DIE - Be Careful Taking Pictures
50:43 Stay Familiar With Water Situation
51:36 Extra Meal
52:32 Avoid Peaks After Noon
53:14 Share Plan
54:13 Research Wildlife
55:37 One Earbud
56:03 Satellite Communicator/Locator Beacon
57:29 Accidental Overnight
58:16 Cary Navigation To Bathroom
59:59 Resist Summit Fever
01:01:40 Keep Check On Health
01:02:18 Strangers
01:02:49 Trekking Poles
01:03:33 *TREKKING POLE TIPS - Don't Tuck Under Arm
01:04:07 Protect Grips From Critters
01:05:04 Cork Grips
01:05:56 Hand Swelling
01:06:37 Arms at 90º
01:07:05 *HIKING IN THE HEAT - Acclimate Off Trail
01:08:15 Wet Bandana
01:08:45 Plan Breaks Around Water
01:09:27 *WATER - Pick Safest Source Possible
01:10:35 Separate Dirty/Clean Bottles
01:11 48 Keep Water Accessible
01:13:29 Simplify Collection/Treatment
01:14:24 Be Creative
01:16:21 Cameling
01:18:50 Creatine/Glycerol
01:19:34 Backup Treatment Plan
01:21:18 Test Filter
01:22:04 *SLEEP COMFORTABLY - Limit Water Before Bed
01:22:51 Pee Bottle
01:23:21 Pillow System
01:24:38 Don't Overinflate Sleeping Pad
01:25:28 Hammock
01:26:23 *FIRE - Be Aware of Fire Laws
01:26:51 Mind Surroundings
01:28:24 Dual-Purpose/Natural Fire Starters
01:30:55 Windy
01:31:46 Put Out COMPLETELY
01:32:15 Don't Burn Trash
01:33:15 *CLOTHING TIPS - Switch Britches
01:33:55 Test Clothes
01:34:58 Antimicrobial Fabric
01:36:36 *STAY CLEAN - Laundry
01:38:30 Shelter Dirt
01:38:59 Coconut Oil
01:40:45 Bidet
01:41:47 *SAVING MONEY
01:42:29 Warm Weather
01:43:14 Used Gear
01:43:59 Rent Gear
01:44:30 Wear What You Have
01:45:06 Gadgets
01:45:51 Dehydrate Meals
01:46:27 Buy Once Cry Once
01:47:15 Gear Videos
01:47:46 Sell Gear
01:48:14 *STORING GEAR - Clean First
01:48:42 Down
01:49:46 Don't Compress
01:51:04 Rain Gear
01:51:42 Electronics
01:52:24 *Hiking ALONE
01:53:03 Extra Battery
01:53:39 Be Aware of Surroundings
01:55:34 Before Dark
01:56:19 Be Selfish
01:56:55 LNT

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