Another great video, Pie. I wish I could have seen a video like this when I was 16 and first getting out wilderness backpacking. These tips a lot of us old head BPers take for granted, often from having learned the hard way. A few other tips I'd add would be: Always check your map and be aware of trail shelters, bridges, overhangs, ruins, abandoned buildings, etc. Anyplace that can shelter you from the wind and rain/snow. This of course also comes with experience with reading maps, so spend some time reading the map of the area you're going to hike through for a temporary bail out point. That way maybe you can find a dry spot to regroup, maybe eat and bundle up, and then plan what to do next or wait out the weather. I keep a small stuff sack made out of breathable fabric for my socks. It only weighs 5g IIRC. This isolates the stink while packed in my backpack, and when I put them in my pocket to dry, it makes it easier and less stinky too. I also throw the wet socks in this sack into my sleeping quilt at night to dry out overnight as well. Even if you're not hungry, force yourself to eat a snack if you're wet and its cold to help your body deal with keeping up its core temp. And eat a snack before bed too to help stay warmer overnight. Hope you are doing well, and happy holidays to you! :)
Don't forget to own a tent with a vent to aid the removal of condensation at the vapor level. A vent is also useful for controlling the tents' internal temperature.
I think the last thing most people want to do when booked into a hotel after a few days out there is mess about with their kit. But no matter how tired i am i always wash and hang a full change of clothes up and air the rest of my gear. Its even been commented on when i share a room but its a PRIORITY even if im hobbling around in pain..... having a full set of clean dry clothes on trail is bliss.
you can also use any kind of bag as an emergency bivy inside your tent, especially the large trash compactor bags over your feet/knees can make a real difference, empty zip locks as oversocks (between sock and shoe) keep your feet warm and over your hands work as rain mittens or with a bit of cutting to size you can use them under a wet beany to keep your head warm etc etc
Thanks for the tips Pie! I’m Gonna be watching this several times & sharing it with my hiking friends!!! We start the Appalachian Trail February 28, 2022 & this information is invaluable!🥾🥾⛺️
Hey Pie - a really good video this with some really frank and valuable reminders / tips :). Look forward to more about Iceland - loved my trip there, even without any hiking!
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Another great video, Pie. I wish I could have seen a video like this when I was 16 and first getting out wilderness backpacking. These tips a lot of us old head BPers take for granted, often from having learned the hard way. A few other tips I'd add would be:
Always check your map and be aware of trail shelters, bridges, overhangs, ruins, abandoned buildings, etc. Anyplace that can shelter you from the wind and rain/snow. This of course also comes with experience with reading maps, so spend some time reading the map of the area you're going to hike through for a temporary bail out point. That way maybe you can find a dry spot to regroup, maybe eat and bundle up, and then plan what to do next or wait out the weather.
I keep a small stuff sack made out of breathable fabric for my socks. It only weighs 5g IIRC. This isolates the stink while packed in my backpack, and when I put them in my pocket to dry, it makes it easier and less stinky too. I also throw the wet socks in this sack into my sleeping quilt at night to dry out overnight as well.
Even if you're not hungry, force yourself to eat a snack if you're wet and its cold to help your body deal with keeping up its core temp. And eat a snack before bed too to help stay warmer overnight.
Hope you are doing well, and happy holidays to you! :)
some great tips there Pie nothing worse than being cold and wet sitting in your tent rains a lot here in the UK atb daz
Don't forget to own a tent with a vent to aid the removal of condensation at the vapor level. A vent is also useful for controlling the tents' internal temperature.
I think the last thing most people want to do when booked into a hotel after a few days out there is mess about with their kit. But no matter how tired i am i always wash and hang a full change of clothes up and air the rest of my gear. Its even been commented on when i share a room but its a PRIORITY even if im hobbling around in pain..... having a full set of clean dry clothes on trail is bliss.
you can also use any kind of bag as an emergency bivy inside your tent, especially the large trash compactor bags over your feet/knees can make a real difference, empty zip locks as oversocks (between sock and shoe) keep your feet warm and over your hands work as rain mittens or with a bit of cutting to size you can use them under a wet beany to keep your head warm etc etc
Don't bother, he never replies anyways
Thanks for the tips Pie! I’m
Gonna be watching this several times & sharing it with my hiking friends!!! We start the Appalachian Trail February 28, 2022 & this information is invaluable!🥾🥾⛺️
All well said. Reality speaking, not marketing.
Cheers Peter
Great content! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for the invaluable information.
Hey Pie - a really good video this with some really frank and valuable reminders / tips :). Look forward to more about Iceland - loved my trip there, even without any hiking!
Thanks for the helpful hints. Happy holidays.
Great video, looking forward to more content
Came to your channel after watching your vid with Dan Becker. Excellent information here! Sub'd.
Great tips!
Great tips thank you 🙏
NikWax Tech Wash & Tx Direct Renewal of DWR finish every year or two on outer gear will help prevent wetting out.
Amazing Video
Would a UL bivy resolve any condensation issues regardless of climate?
Good vid thanks 🖖
When you going for that triple crown???
goooood question