Man, you just have to appreciate this lady. If almost any other channel offered a " 140 Tips. . ." video, I'd blow it off as totally over hyping the content and click the 'not interested' option. But being that it was from Dixie's channel, I clicked Play instead. Thanks, Dixie.
This is so important for everyone thinking of hiking anytime, anywhere for any multi day trip. Will definitely save this to show a couple of my friends who are interested in coming with me in the future 👍
Hiking with an umbrella, strapping the tent to the outside of my pack, and using gold bond powder to freshen up before sleep are the key tips I've learned from this channel. Lately I've been using an insulated thermos as my second water bottle, so that I can pack up and take coffee to go in the morning. Go a few miles, find a good rock or log to sit on with a nice view, then enjoy
The hiking alone tips are excellent and should be considered by anybody who thinks they cannot or should not hike alone. The "be selfish" tip especially needed to be said. Cheers.
If your Bivy Bag has a zipper on the side like the MSS bivy you can leave it unzipped either fully or partially to help mitigate condensation ; but never bury your head or face in a sleeping bag , especially not a down filled bag , your breath will quickly accumulate moisture on the inside . Thanks for your many insightful tips Dixie ! ! !
Tip 3 can save your life!!!! I never hike without my puffy! Weather can turn anytime. Synthetic insulation works even wet. I recommend the Enlightened Equipment Torrid jacket. EE is running their black friday sale now.
Super helpful tips, especially the umbrella. I have one, but haven’t really used it on trail. I hiked the JMT and tried to incorporate an umbrella on my shake down hikes and failed. Luckily hardly any rain, but it would have helped in the exposed hot areas if I could have figured it out. I’m 61 and became a literal gram weenie for that hike, but I’ll give the umbrella a chance in my future.
Tip 19 I tried a nylafume bag, but it tore down the side this year on the PCT. I used a white trash compactor bag on the AT and it lasted the entire trail. I switched back to a compactor bag and will continue using them.
That’s what I really appreciate about “Justin Outdoors”. He always gets cleaned up especially washing his feet daily. It only makes sense that you won’t get as much foot issues if you do that.
Provided you have the time and energy. I’m 61, thru hiked with my adult son, therefore always behind and exhausted. Chores like cleaning my feet or even eating? I became a true dirtbag and lived through it.
The thing I appreciate this the most is that Dixie could have broken this down into individual videos and just released 1 a month but instead she has done it as one long video which would have taken ages to video and edit. 👍
Now i feel less silly when repacked my groceries on a trip! In general I adap my gear for the trip; when i suspected very cold or very wet weather i might've 2 lighters + UCO storm matches) otherwise 1 refillable lighter+ storm matches When i walked the cammino i send the winter module of my Modular sleeping system ( i love those grunt proof zippers+ i got them for free) back home In oktober i just onlu had 2 thin dollarstore fleece blanket my dutch army bivy + small tarp and a dollar store sleeping pad and had only 3 chilly nights in 2 months but mostly around 18 / 19 Celsius In the Swiss alps i had a 32 cescius day, in the morning it was minus 2 degree Celsius with 15cm snow on 14 July ( Berneroberland) But Ibiza & majorca was around 13 Celsius as lowest temperature
One thing that I stupidly did. I snowshoe backpacked, not a long way, with my sons, I’m 61, and while “visiting” too long outside and before getting into my tent and sleep gear, I let my core temp lower to, not the point of hypothermia or maybe so? , but I could not get warm the rest of the night and I had the correct gear. Lingering too long outside was my issue. Lesson learned.
30:38 I put my hot water filled Nalgene inside a 2 gallon ziplock bag and then inside a dry bag reserved just for that purpose. Lasts all night and I have no fear of it leaking all over.
Tip 39 on real cold nights, I place a hand warmer on the center of my chest under all my layers. It heats my core and all the warm blood then goes to my extremities.
Ditch the earbuds. So many get lost on trail it’s not worth the cost. I used bone conducting headphones during my latest hike and they were a game changer. Could hear and converse with people, hear all sounds around me, and still hear clearly the music.
Tip 91 that worthless Sawyer bag that comes with the Squeeze. Cut the blue Sawyer bag in half. Discard the top. Now you have a lightweight durable water scoop that folds down flat for storage.
Regarding pack weight, gear cost, and performance. It is certainly not necessary to 10x the cost of your big three to achieve a significant weight savings. You will likely 2-2.5x the cost. Something to remember when you're trying to justify the cost of that more expensive sleeping bag. If you're buying a cheaper "survival" rated sleeping bag, you're probably going to go for a 20 deg bag. If you buy a top quality comfort rated bag, you're looking at a 30 deg or potentially 45 deg bag that performs as well or better than that 20-degree choice. You might find that the cost difference is not that dramatic.
Instead of a bic lighter, use a storm lighter ( those with the blue flame & a gas stove sound) and or a mini torch for by example making creme brulee starting up the BBQ + some UCO storm matches as backup while fall / winter trips! Tip from my oncle Joseph Navy Aviator Catalina's & avengers( if he used bic lighters, he won't had longcancer ( his comment) ok smoking on a aircraft carrier is in general not a wonderful idea; in the '50 ties we Dutch had one ( Karel Doorman) He loved sailing and mountainaring
You only need to boil water (rolling boil) for one minute to make it safe to drink (unless the water is contaminated with heavy metals or chemicals, which boiling will not remove at all), unless you are above 5,000' elevation. In that case, you need to boil it for three minutes. Any longer than that is wasting fuel and time.
Tip 31 NEVER sit at a table with your legs below the table while boiling water on your stove!!! Accidents happen and I've met two separate hikers that got second degree burns from boiling water on their legs. Always stand while you are boiling water on a table!
communications 2 is one and 1 is NONE for absolute sure, a phone and a satellite tracker is 2. plus maybe a large can of gas and maybe a tiny backup just in case. heat and warmth and food cooked. 2 x water bottles is also good incase one gets damaged. 2 x 1 Ltr is still 2kg right?
1. Tipp I dont agree. Better use a waterproof backpack and store the outer wall in it and put it in. Outside stored stuff is not optimal. Avoid it if possible... And remember only have very light stuff attached to ur backpack.
I always take my shortwave crank/ solar radio and backup lamp/ powerbank! So no powerbank needed in Europa! I encounter a meat eating hammered stalion! Robbed my burger and Heineken lager ( organic gulpener taste better) Think for public transportcard /ATM card the Ego getting hurt when calling a taxi to home or hostel!
@e.k.4508 I meant separately from the solar / crank shortwave radio+ that wild camping ( except Scandinavian and Scotland with a license) is a criminal offence. So a small powerbank ( 5000mA) is enough for smartwatch & phone and the outdoor radio has that! On the most legal camp laces comes with bathrooms reception sometimes with a shop/ bistro + power & water connections
@@margotkeulen1086 now I get it! Thx for your detailed answer. It's a nice outdoor radio you have. Luckily there are more European countries where wild camping (in a small tent) is allowed, like three Bundesländer in Germany (Rheinland-Palts, Bayern and Lower Saxony), Romania and above the timberline in the Swiss Alps. By the way there is a big legal difference between wild camping and bivouacking. In most countries it's allowed to stay overnight with 1 or 2 small tents. Rules imply that you set up after sunset and leave early in the morning without a trace. Bivouacking is never allowed in nature reserves though. Bivouacking is not allowed in strictly regulated and crowded countries like The Netherlands, Belgium and some more, except for designated area's.
Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
I could never allow a gear consultant to sit there and inspect my contents telling me what I need. People who love to be governed utilize this service.
It’s voluntary. You’re just having a conversation with someone who’s hiked whatever trail you’re starting or has a lot of experience helping people shave weight from their packs. It’s not about being “governed” it’s about trying to learn something. The only difference between that and watching someone’s TH-cam videos is you actually get personalized information.
@JAaronMattox How could a stranger adjudicate your personal needs? Vetting your pack in accordance with their pack when we're distinctly different people with differing needs. A young person might be inclined to tell an aging person to ditch the lidocaine patch for instance. Underlining it all is an over-trust in the opinions of others rather than the intuition and expertise you gain from walking the trek yourself. No one can tailor anyone's specific needs drawing from their own experience.
@ she’s using the word “judge” as a joke, because it can feel like you’re being judged when someone questions something in your pack. They’re not telling you what to do, they’re just asking you why you chose a certain thing and maybe offering some alternative that would be lighter. I assume since you watch TH-cam videos with backpacking tips you can find value in other people’s experience. That’s all it is. Some people going through a pack shakedown don’t have a lot of experience to draw from, some find it useful to explain to another person why they’ve made the choices they’ve made, some are worried they forgot something and some just want to pick up insight from another experienced backpacker.
@JAaronMattox Since I watch many a videos that's why I find it degrading. Like I didn't laboriously agonize over every selection already. I just imagine some dirty dread head culling my picks like "nope, nope" it's like get the f outta here guy. I've already cross referenced every item with its lightweight companions and meticulously chose that item over its function despite its weight. The only people it's for are the people who are prone to subordinating themselves to the advice of quasi experts who they themselves probably didn't use a consultant to refine their skills. It may, that I'm thinking about it, sound silly but gear is personality, it's almost like you're spreading you out and letting some sloven bum critique your personality. That same person who's willing to undergo that personal scrutiny are the same personality types who are more likely to join cults. Highly suggestible people. Watch the videos, do your diligence, customize your kit eliciting the examples of others and go out there and ditch the unnecessaries as you discover them. There's no short road to that.
Man, you just have to appreciate this lady. If almost any other channel offered a " 140 Tips. . ." video, I'd blow it off as totally over hyping the content and click the 'not interested' option. But being that it was from Dixie's channel, I clicked Play instead. Thanks, Dixie.
Amen to that
I'm just about to treat myself to binge watching Dixie's full CDT playlist. Again.
This is so important for everyone thinking of hiking anytime, anywhere for any multi day trip. Will definitely save this to show a couple of my friends who are interested in coming with me in the future 👍
Hiking with an umbrella, strapping the tent to the outside of my pack, and using gold bond powder to freshen up before sleep are the key tips I've learned from this channel. Lately I've been using an insulated thermos as my second water bottle, so that I can pack up and take coffee to go in the morning. Go a few miles, find a good rock or log to sit on with a nice view, then enjoy
The hiking alone tips are excellent and should be considered by anybody who thinks they cannot or should not hike alone. The "be selfish" tip especially needed to be said. Cheers.
The pinnacle of all your work. Thank you!
Wow, this is over an hour of pure golden tips! Thank you for putting these all together ❤
Each of these tips are solid! Not just some crap that’s being recycled by every other YTer. Thank you!
Priceless information Dixie...thank you. You are the legend.
If your Bivy Bag has a zipper on the side like the MSS bivy you can leave it unzipped either fully or partially to help mitigate condensation ; but never bury your head or face in a sleeping bag , especially not a down filled bag , your breath will quickly accumulate moisture on the inside . Thanks for your many insightful tips Dixie ! ! !
Two hours of Dixie, yay!
These tips will be a smart thing to view again right before hiking season begins. So many great little reminders!
Hey, Dixie, from the Wasatch front in Utah. Congratulations on your new baby! You look fantastic, BTW. These tips sound sane and wise. Thank you!
Tip 1 is a genius move!!!! I always tell others hikers about this one!!!
Great advice, will definitely come back to this many times.
It's funny, I follow 10 or 15 hiking channels on here but you're the only one that I'll actually be like oh awesome she released a new video.
This is a really helpful video
Thank you Dixie ❤ happy hikes!
Thank you for putting the descriptors and time stamps in the description of the video!
So many good tips from Dixie, thank you.
Wow the first tip is great. I’ve done a lot of wet hiking a long time ago. I don’t remember how we did the tent, but this makes sense.
Tip 3 can save your life!!!! I never hike without my puffy! Weather can turn anytime. Synthetic insulation works even wet. I recommend the Enlightened Equipment Torrid jacket. EE is running their black friday sale now.
"Don't die" is great advice - it's what my wife and I focus on when we're tramping, as hiking is called here in NZ.
LOVE the chair fort!!!!
Super helpful tips, especially the umbrella. I have one, but haven’t really used it on trail. I hiked the JMT and tried to incorporate an umbrella on my shake down hikes and failed. Luckily hardly any rain, but it would have helped in the exposed hot areas if I could have figured it out. I’m 61 and became a literal gram weenie for that hike, but I’ll give the umbrella a chance in my future.
You have the best hiking tips ever. I tell my friends to go to your youtube site to learn about hiking.
Excellent advice.
Great tips and reminders. Thank you.
Very good. First tip is priceless.
Great video Jess
Tip 19 I tried a nylafume bag, but it tore down the side this year on the PCT. I used a white trash compactor bag on the AT and it lasted the entire trail. I switched back to a compactor bag and will continue using them.
That’s what I really appreciate about “Justin Outdoors”. He always gets cleaned up especially washing his feet daily. It only makes sense that you won’t get as much foot issues if you do that.
Provided you have the time and energy. I’m 61, thru hiked with my adult son, therefore always behind and exhausted. Chores like cleaning my feet or even eating? I became a true dirtbag and lived through it.
WOW huge tip list thanks!
The thing I appreciate this the most is that Dixie could have broken this down into individual videos and just released 1 a month but instead she has done it as one long video which would have taken ages to video and edit. 👍
Now i feel less silly when repacked my groceries on a trip!
In general I adap my gear for the trip; when i suspected very cold or very wet weather i might've 2 lighters + UCO storm matches) otherwise 1 refillable lighter+ storm matches
When i walked the cammino i send the winter module of my Modular sleeping system ( i love those grunt proof zippers+ i got them for free) back home
In oktober i just onlu had 2 thin dollarstore fleece blanket my dutch army bivy + small tarp and a dollar store sleeping pad and had only 3 chilly nights in 2 months but mostly around 18 / 19 Celsius
In the Swiss alps i had a 32 cescius day, in the morning it was minus 2 degree Celsius with 15cm snow on 14 July ( Berneroberland)
But Ibiza & majorca was around 13 Celsius as lowest temperature
One thing that I stupidly did. I snowshoe backpacked, not a long way, with my sons, I’m 61, and while “visiting” too long outside and before getting into my tent and sleep gear, I let my core temp lower to, not the point of hypothermia or maybe so? , but I could not get warm the rest of the night and I had the correct gear. Lingering too long outside was my issue. Lesson learned.
Sand works great for scrubbing pots.
30:38 I put my hot water filled Nalgene inside a 2 gallon ziplock bag and then inside a dry bag reserved just for that purpose. Lasts all night and I have no fear of it leaking all over.
Tip 39 on real cold nights, I place a hand warmer on the center of my chest under all my layers. It heats my core and all the warm blood then goes to my extremities.
I tried one of those and fell asleep, woke up and burned myself. I decided I’m not allowed to carry those. 😊
Dixie, you could have written an entire book with all of this.
Good Vid..Thanks
thank you
Ditch the earbuds. So many get lost on trail it’s not worth the cost. I used bone conducting headphones during my latest hike and they were a game changer. Could hear and converse with people, hear all sounds around me, and still hear clearly the music.
Tip 91 that worthless Sawyer bag that comes with the Squeeze. Cut the blue Sawyer bag in half. Discard the top. Now you have a lightweight durable water scoop that folds down flat for storage.
Regarding pack weight, gear cost, and performance. It is certainly not necessary to 10x the cost of your big three to achieve a significant weight savings. You will likely 2-2.5x the cost. Something to remember when you're trying to justify the cost of that more expensive sleeping bag. If you're buying a cheaper "survival" rated sleeping bag, you're probably going to go for a 20 deg bag. If you buy a top quality comfort rated bag, you're looking at a 30 deg or potentially 45 deg bag that performs as well or better than that 20-degree choice. You might find that the cost difference is not that dramatic.
Instead of a bic lighter, use a storm lighter ( those with the blue flame & a gas stove sound) and or a mini torch for by example making creme brulee starting up the BBQ + some UCO storm matches as backup while fall / winter trips!
Tip from my oncle Joseph Navy Aviator Catalina's & avengers( if he used bic lighters, he won't had longcancer ( his comment) ok smoking on a aircraft carrier is in general not a wonderful idea; in the '50 ties we Dutch had one ( Karel Doorman)
He loved sailing and mountainaring
Practicing making tent forts with the kiddo some day? :)
You only need to boil water (rolling boil) for one minute to make it safe to drink (unless the water is contaminated with heavy metals or chemicals, which boiling will not remove at all), unless you are above 5,000' elevation. In that case, you need to boil it for three minutes. Any longer than that is wasting fuel and time.
Be bold start cold hiking will soon warm you up
DIXIE! YAY! 😍😍😍
Three of our favorite hikers posted on the same day! It's like an early Christmas present!
Tip 31 NEVER sit at a table with your legs below the table while boiling water on your stove!!! Accidents happen and I've met two separate hikers that got second degree burns from boiling water on their legs. Always stand while you are boiling water on a table!
4:28 What kind of pants?🤔
communications 2 is one and 1 is NONE for absolute sure, a phone and a satellite tracker is 2. plus maybe a large can of gas and maybe a tiny backup just in case. heat and warmth and food cooked. 2 x water bottles is also good incase one gets damaged. 2 x 1 Ltr is still 2kg right?
❤
Never make coffee before sleeping! Truckers drink it for staying awake + to much coffee makes a lot of bush visits!
Is this a reloaded video? I swear I've seen this b4.
It's a mixture of older video's and bits of never shown before footage. A sum-up of all golden tips 👍
1. Tipp I dont agree. Better use a waterproof backpack and store the outer wall in it and put it in. Outside stored stuff is not optimal. Avoid it if possible... And remember only have very light stuff attached to ur backpack.
I always take my shortwave crank/ solar radio and backup lamp/ powerbank! So no powerbank needed in Europa!
I encounter a meat eating hammered stalion!
Robbed my burger and Heineken lager ( organic gulpener taste better)
Think for public transportcard /ATM card the Ego getting hurt when calling a taxi to home or hostel!
I don't get it. You have a power bank that can be charged with a crank? At the same time: why wouldn't you need a power bank in Europe?
@e.k.4508 I meant separately from the solar / crank shortwave radio+ that wild camping ( except Scandinavian and Scotland with a license) is a criminal offence. So a small powerbank ( 5000mA) is enough for smartwatch & phone and the outdoor radio has that!
On the most legal camp laces comes with bathrooms reception sometimes with a shop/ bistro + power & water connections
@@margotkeulen1086 now I get it! Thx for your detailed answer. It's a nice outdoor radio you have.
Luckily there are more European countries where wild camping (in a small tent) is allowed, like three Bundesländer in Germany (Rheinland-Palts, Bayern and Lower Saxony), Romania and above the timberline in the Swiss Alps.
By the way there is a big legal difference between wild camping and bivouacking. In most countries it's allowed to stay overnight with 1 or 2 small tents. Rules imply that you set up after sunset and leave early in the morning without a trace. Bivouacking is never allowed in nature reserves though. Bivouacking is not allowed in strictly regulated and crowded countries like The Netherlands, Belgium and some more, except for designated area's.
My god you're beautiful!
Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
SAVING MONEY
Buy cheap, buy twice.
I could never allow a gear consultant to sit there and inspect my contents telling me what I need. People who love to be governed utilize this service.
It’s voluntary. You’re just having a conversation with someone who’s hiked whatever trail you’re starting or has a lot of experience helping people shave weight from their packs. It’s not about being “governed” it’s about trying to learn something. The only difference between that and watching someone’s TH-cam videos is you actually get personalized information.
@JAaronMattox How could a stranger adjudicate your personal needs? Vetting your pack in accordance with their pack when we're distinctly different people with differing needs. A young person might be inclined to tell an aging person to ditch the lidocaine patch for instance. Underlining it all is an over-trust in the opinions of others rather than the intuition and expertise you gain from walking the trek yourself. No one can tailor anyone's specific needs drawing from their own experience.
@ she’s using the word “judge” as a joke, because it can feel like you’re being judged when someone questions something in your pack. They’re not telling you what to do, they’re just asking you why you chose a certain thing and maybe offering some alternative that would be lighter. I assume since you watch TH-cam videos with backpacking tips you can find value in other people’s experience. That’s all it is. Some people going through a pack shakedown don’t have a lot of experience to draw from, some find it useful to explain to another person why they’ve made the choices they’ve made, some are worried they forgot something and some just want to pick up insight from another experienced backpacker.
@JAaronMattox Since I watch many a videos that's why I find it degrading. Like I didn't laboriously agonize over every selection already. I just imagine some dirty dread head culling my picks like "nope, nope" it's like get the f outta here guy. I've already cross referenced every item with its lightweight companions and meticulously chose that item over its function despite its weight. The only people it's for are the people who are prone to subordinating themselves to the advice of quasi experts who they themselves probably didn't use a consultant to refine their skills. It may, that I'm thinking about it, sound silly but gear is personality, it's almost like you're spreading you out and letting some sloven bum critique your personality. That same person who's willing to undergo that personal scrutiny are the same personality types who are more likely to join cults. Highly suggestible people. Watch the videos, do your diligence, customize your kit eliciting the examples of others and go out there and ditch the unnecessaries as you discover them. There's no short road to that.
Me... I always value anothers educated opinion. It doesn't mean I have to take it.
But I might learn something
Was the creepy guy you showed your camera guy?