140 Tips Every Hiker and Backpacker Should Know

New Documentary:    • Iceland Hiking Documentary: FIRE AND ICE   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 Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://homemadewanderlust.com/shop/ Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com KneesOverToesGuy:    • How to Make Strong & Healthy Feet   Yoga With Adrienne:    • Yoga For The Feet | 30 Minute Practice | Y...   #backpacking #hiking #beginners #camping *no paid reviews WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES: *Patreon:   / homemadewanderlust   (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.) *Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.) *Buy My Book Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): https://homemadewanderlust.com/produc... *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: [email protected] -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com/homemadewanderlust PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries *only*: [email protected]