Andrew Skurka Answers Your Backpacking Questions

If you're interested in joining a guided wilderness expedition lead by Andrew Skurka, go to: https://bit.ly/49uZ4NB Today, Andrew's sitting down to answer all of your burning backpacking questions in the first ever Andrew Skurka Mail bag episode. 0:55 Does your hand stink after using a backcountry bidet, and does soap and water actually clean everything? 2:10 What's the fastest way to poop in a mosquito swarm without getting eaten alive? 4:25 Why does the Appalachian Trail have norovirus outbreaks, and how can hikers avoid getting sick? 6:15 How can women safely use a backcountry bidet without increasing the risk of a UTI? 8:10 What's your skincare routine after spending decades backpacking outdoors? 10:15 How should you prepare for storms, rain, and lightning on the Colorado Trail? 13:40 Should backpackers use a rain jacket, poncho, or umbrella in wet conditions? 17:35 What should you do if you're caught above treeline in a lightning storm? Photo and field video credit to Andrew Skurka. Check out Andrew Skurka Adventures 👉 @skurkaadventures Check out Andrew's personal channel 👉 @skurkaandrew Follow Andrew on Instagram 👉   / andrewskurka   Read the article on The Trek 👉 https://thetrek.co/andrew-skurka-on-y... If you're thru-hiking this or next year and you're interested in blogging or vlogging for The Trek, start here 👉 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... ------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram @thetrek.co 👉   / thetrek.co   Follow us on Facebook at The Trek 👉   / thetrek.co   Are you thru-hiking in the near future? Consider blogging for The Trek! 👇 https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... Get the best from The Trek every week, directly to your inbox: https://linkly.link/2G2v6 Check out our suggested Appalachian Trail & Pacific Crest Trail Gear Lists AT: https://thetrek.co/thru-hiker-resourc... PCT: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trai... ------------------------------------------------------------- #backpacking #hiking #camping #thruhike #hike #ultralightbackpacking #howto #campinglife #hikingadventures #campinggear #backpackingtips #hikingtips #campingtips #backpackinggear #andrewskurka #mountains #appalachiantrail #pacificcresttrail