I saw you on Facebook and I believe you are an inspiration, please keep it up! :). Here is a tip someone gave me not long ago: you can actually divide your video into chapters so that people can go to the chapters they are more interested about. You just need to write the times in the description, like: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Tip number 1: Check with your doctor ... I find this to be great because we live in a "fast world", and maybe some people watching are only interested in 2 of the tips, not all of them. Or people just get bored before the interesting part (for them) comes. Also, I have noticed, some people like to skip the intro. Hope this helps and keep it up!
Baby wipes. I have a package of them on overnight backpacking trips. I use a couple to clean my stump and then a couple more to clean the liner. Works really well.
I'm an avid hiker and also a right BKA amputee, my solution to the pants conundrum is that I wear utility kilts while hiking, the most comfortable and practical garment for this purpose. I don't expect many guys to follow my advice, but if one were to get over the hubub over kilts, one would find himself in a wonderfully practical hiking garment
the pros : 1. extremely comfortable, 2. they are cool in warm weather and can be layered for winter wear, 3.much easier to do the necessary evacuations without having to take pants off, etc., 4. kilts don't get soiled as easily, 5. you have greater mobility, and last but not least: they look great and you get a lot of compliments from the ladies ! The cons: 1. guys will make some snide remark about "the skirt", 2. they are a pain to iron all those pleats (although now they manufacture synthetic fiber hiking kilts which dry very quickly, but they don't look as nice as the cotton utility kilts)
@@amputeeoutdoors I am based near DFW Texas and will start out in that area. Probably will so some Yuma AZ and Utah this fall. Aren't you based in Washington? We were in PNW summer and fall 2021. Mt Rainier, St Helens, Coeur d'Alene, ID,
Thanks for the really good tips . I’m new at being a BKA and all your stuff is really helpful. Soon I’ll be on the trail.
And I hope to see videos of you on the trail. :)
I saw you on Facebook and I believe you are an inspiration, please keep it up! :).
Here is a tip someone gave me not long ago: you can actually divide your video into chapters so that people can go to the chapters they are more interested about.
You just need to write the times in the description, like:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Tip number 1: Check with your doctor
...
I find this to be great because we live in a "fast world", and maybe some people watching are only interested in 2 of the tips, not all of them. Or people just get bored before the interesting part (for them) comes. Also, I have noticed, some people like to skip the intro.
Hope this helps and keep it up!
Great idea for this video. I will be adding chapters. Thanks!
Great, thanks. I’m wondering more about liner care when you’re outdoors for a period of time.
Baby wipes. I have a package of them on overnight backpacking trips. I use a couple to clean my stump and then a couple more to clean the liner. Works really well.
I'm an avid hiker and also a right BKA amputee, my solution to the pants conundrum is that I wear utility kilts while hiking, the most comfortable and practical garment for this purpose. I don't expect many guys to follow my advice, but if one were to get over the hubub over kilts, one would find himself in a wonderfully practical hiking garment
I've considered that option a few times. What are your pros and cons to hiking in kilts?
the pros : 1. extremely comfortable, 2. they are cool in warm weather and can be layered for winter wear, 3.much easier to do the necessary evacuations without having to take pants off, etc., 4. kilts don't get soiled as easily, 5. you have greater mobility, and last but not least: they look great and you get a lot of compliments from the ladies ! The cons: 1. guys will make some snide remark about "the skirt", 2. they are a pain to iron all those pleats (although now they manufacture synthetic fiber hiking kilts which dry very quickly, but they don't look as nice as the cotton utility kilts)
@@ruygutierrez2995 Thanks, now to convince my wife. :)
Amazing tips 👍 love that you are showing you can go hiking if you want 👍😁 I hear so many excuses all the time...
Yeah, there are excuses, and what I try to help people understand is there are also ways to accomplish things despite the challenges we face.
I am just now seeing this I became RBKA Feb 2022. I plan to hit the trails in 2023. Thanks for the tips.
Happy to provide some insight. Where will you be hiking?
@@amputeeoutdoors I am based near DFW Texas and will start out in that area. Probably will so some Yuma AZ and Utah this fall. Aren't you based in Washington? We were in PNW summer and fall 2021. Mt Rainier, St Helens, Coeur d'Alene, ID,
@@FakeLegGreg Yep, western Washington to be exact. Make sure to post your hikes online so others can learn and be inspired by your adventures. :)
great Tips thanks
You're welcome Wyoming.
Great and interesting tips.
Thanks for the tips and the nice video.
Sub and greetings Marco & Racoon
Thanks Marco and Racoon. :)
Ski pole tip is awesome. 6$ vs $60. No brainer
Especially as I tend to break hiking poles going down hill. :(