Saturday, May 26, 2018

Hiking tips from the trail #7 ~ Shelters on the Appalachian Trail

Well hello there ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another Tips from the trail. Have you ever wondered what an AT shelter is? Well join me as I take a little hike on the Appalachian Trail and I will tell you the What, the when , the how to and the do's and don'ts of shelter living on the AT.

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Whats in our Hiking Backpacks

Having a successful hiking trip depends in part on the supplies and gear you have inside your backpack. To assure you are prepared for the open trail, consider the length of the hike and your backpack capacity. In addition to your gear, it is important you have everything packed properly and within easy reach. Focusing on a light load also reduces the chance of muscle strain and discomfort.

Nutrients

Pack your hiking backpack around what you are going to eat. Include food that withstands varying weather conditions, such as beef jerky and packaged snacks. Ensure that everything is sealed, and keep nuts, trail mix, dried or dehydrated foods fresh and moisture-free. Keep poultry and meat cool with ice packs and a cooler. Depending on your excursion plans and location, bring a bear container to protect food from prying four legged animals. Pack enough water and fluids to accommodate the length of your trip, and store it in side pockets for easy access. If you will be gone for several days, consider a lightweight, portable water filtration system.

First Aid

Prepare a well-stocked, lightweight first-aid kit. Include adhesive bandages, compress dressings, antibiotic ointment, cloth tape, aspirin, scissors, gauze pad and tweezers. Add important medications and emergency contact information.

Camping Gear

Choose lightweight and portable camping gear. Use a backpacking tent rather than a camping tent because it weighs less and packs conveniently on the outside top of your pack. Attach your sleeping bag, pad, blanket and pillow to the outside bottom of your backpack to allow for more interior room. Secure your camping stove or portable fuel tank in the middle or bottom of the pack, while using clothing to surround fragile items to prevent breakage.

Often Used Items

You can easily pack too many items for your trip, leading to exhaustion and a ripped or worn backpack. Do not allow the pack capacity to exceed 30 percent of your total body weight. Pack your basic necessities such as a lightweight pot, simple cooking utensils, bug spray, sunglasses, rain gear, knife, compass and map. But keep your pack as lightweight as possible by using items that weigh as little as possible.

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

Offtrail Hiking and Mountain Climbing - Gear and Supplies

I wanted to talk more about the gear that I use when hiking off trail. For the most part, all these items stay in my bag even for on-trail hikes.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Making Stakes in the Wild- A Camping Hack

A little camping hack if you forget your stakes or if you need to improve on what you have.

It might seem simple, but it is often forgotten in the moment of freak out if you forgot your stakes. Here is a demo of how I choose green wood to make stakes.

Friday, May 4, 2018

Wild Camping Episode 4 | Castle Hill | Landscape Photography Tips

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