5 Mistakes Beginner Backpackers Make
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Date: 2020-08-18
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A couple things about foot wear, ,, 1 high heel won't work, don't even talk to anyone wearing high heels on a hike trail,
2 if you sprain your ankle, you are very likely going to swell up after you take off your shoe, ,, seriously consider do you want the possibility that you may not get your shoe back on again, ,, it may be wise to leave it on to help contain the swelling, ,, please consult a doctor over my suggestion, ,, 3 ifn it gets cold at night, you normally take your shoes off & place them by your side, ,, consider placing them inside your sleeping gear with you that they will stay closer to body temperature when you wake up, ,, yeh, it really is a biggy,
A little also note;
If you are not used to walking more than a mile or two on any given day, what makes you think you can walk multiple times more than that just because you're on a hiking trail? Hiking takes practice, it's similar to a new job, you have to learn how to do different things gradually, then do more in increments,
And always be safe than sorry, & look around wherever you are - not at a schedule to keep, ,, you can always come back later to where you left the trail -- only if you are still alive,
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A couple things about foot wear, ,, 1 high heel won't work, don't even talk to anyone wearing high heels on a hike trail,
2 if you sprain your ankle, you are very likely going to swell up after you take off your shoe, ,, seriously consider do you want the possibility that you may not get your shoe back on again, ,, it may be wise to leave it on to help contain the swelling, ,, please consult a doctor over my suggestion, ,, 3 ifn it gets cold at night, you normally take your shoes off & place them by your side, ,, consider placing them inside your sleeping gear with you that they will stay closer to body temperature when you wake up, ,, yeh, it really is a biggy,
A little also note;
If you are not used to walking more than a mile or two on any given day, what makes you think you can walk multiple times more than that just because you're on a hiking trail? Hiking takes practice, it's similar to a new job, you have to learn how to do different things gradually, then do more in increments,
And always be safe than sorry, & look around wherever you are - not at a schedule to keep, ,, you can always come back later to where you left the trail -- only if you are still alive,
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Robert
Thanks Dixie! You have made my transition to a seasoned hiker very smooth. But! You threw me for a loop when you said a mistake is carrying everything but the kitchen sink. So I took that advice to heart and got rid of everything and then picked up up a brand new kitchen sink from Home Depot. Pro-Tip: Get the stainless steel, because the porcelain ones weigh more. However, I soon learned carrying the Kitchen Sink and nothing else was a big mistake. I tried setting up the sink in the tent, but I had no plumbing. So I toted it down to the creek to use there, but without the stopper, all the water would just run out. And I couldnt get the garbage disposal to work because I couldnt find an outlet close by and I believe carrying a 20 mile extension cord would be a slighly difficult task. All in all, the kitchen sink idea was not for me. What do you all think about Dixie's kitchen sink idea? Let me know in the comments and hit that like button.
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Thanks Dixie! You have made my transition to a seasoned hiker very smooth. But! You threw me for a loop when you said a mistake is carrying everything but the kitchen sink. So I took that advice to heart and got rid of everything and then picked up up a brand new kitchen sink from Home Depot. Pro-Tip: Get the stainless steel, because the porcelain ones weigh more. However, I soon learned carrying the Kitchen Sink and nothing else was a big mistake. I tried setting up the sink in the tent, but I had no plumbing. So I toted it down to the creek to use there, but without the stopper, all the water would just run out. And I couldnt get the garbage disposal to work because I couldnt find an outlet close by and I believe carrying a 20 mile extension cord would be a slighly difficult task. All in all, the kitchen sink idea was not for me. What do you all think about Dixie's kitchen sink idea? Let me know in the comments and hit that like button.
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earlymusicus
I started backpacking in the 1970s. My tent weighed over 7 lbs, my down sleeping weighed 3 lbs (and that was onky a three-season bag, my all-leather Frankenstein boots weighed 4 lbs the pair, my external frame pack (they were pretty much all external frame) weighed 5 lbs empty); I could go on but you get the picture: equipment back then was HEAVY! But except for the tent, I still have all that stuff - it was heavy but durable as all get out! I now have all lightweight gear, of course. I also still have my old copy of William Kemsley's book, Backpacking Equipment Buyer's Guide: a Consuner Reports -style guide published in 1977. It's amazing to look back on all that stuff. Even more amazing is the absolute plethora of manufacturers back then.
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I started backpacking in the 1970s. My tent weighed over 7 lbs, my down sleeping weighed 3 lbs (and that was onky a three-season bag, my all-leather Frankenstein boots weighed 4 lbs the pair, my external frame pack (they were pretty much all external frame) weighed 5 lbs empty); I could go on but you get the picture: equipment back then was HEAVY! But except for the tent, I still have all that stuff - it was heavy but durable as all get out! I now have all lightweight gear, of course. I also still have my old copy of William Kemsley's book, Backpacking Equipment Buyer's Guide: a Consuner Reports -style guide published in 1977. It's amazing to look back on all that stuff. Even more amazing is the absolute plethora of manufacturers back then.
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Bruce
My cousin and I did our 1rst mnt hiking in Norh Carolina, we hit the A. T. near mount Leconte we way over packed our bags plus we didn't have the right gear too much cotton too much extra stuff we had to carry those unwanted items until we came across a drop off zone, our packs were 15 lbs over. so we learned a lotta hard lessons during our 56 mile journey. Now 16 years later I want to return with the proper gear. It was one of the greatest journeys I've ever taken and one of the best trial and error lessons ever.
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My cousin and I did our 1rst mnt hiking in Norh Carolina, we hit the A. T. near mount Leconte we way over packed our bags plus we didn't have the right gear too much cotton too much extra stuff we had to carry those unwanted items until we came across a drop off zone, our packs were 15 lbs over. so we learned a lotta hard lessons during our 56 mile journey. Now 16 years later I want to return with the proper gear. It was one of the greatest journeys I've ever taken and one of the best trial and error lessons ever.
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Samuel
My first weekend trip I wore jeans, brought steel toe work boots that were 8 years old, packed extra jeans, took a summer sleeping bag and tent (the night got down to 18 degrees, coldest I've ever been in my life. I wore 3 pairs of socks, a coat, and a beanie. Did I mention I packed a COAT) got super hammered and smoked too many cigarettes, brought mostly canned food, didn't buy a proper mess kit. I mean I could go on. But why embarrass myself further?
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My first weekend trip I wore jeans, brought steel toe work boots that were 8 years old, packed extra jeans, took a summer sleeping bag and tent (the night got down to 18 degrees, coldest I've ever been in my life. I wore 3 pairs of socks, a coat, and a beanie. Did I mention I packed a COAT) got super hammered and smoked too many cigarettes, brought mostly canned food, didn't buy a proper mess kit. I mean I could go on. But why embarrass myself further?
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agarcia658
Great advice. I've backpacked more years than I care to count, I can identify with all you said. I do wear heavy Asolo boots but this is for two reasons. The biggest is to make my bad knees happy. The other reason is I have found for me that when I'm tired my gait changes and I develop blisters particularly in my toes. Wearing these boots I just rarely have that problem. Plenty of people are just happy in trail hikers though.
Cheers.
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Great advice. I've backpacked more years than I care to count, I can identify with all you said. I do wear heavy Asolo boots but this is for two reasons. The biggest is to make my bad knees happy. The other reason is I have found for me that when I'm tired my gait changes and I develop blisters particularly in my toes. Wearing these boots I just rarely have that problem. Plenty of people are just happy in trail hikers though.
Cheers.
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danny
Thank you for the info. your videos are a big help generally with the equipment, it cost a fortune to learn this on our own. also your so right on the boots, its even the same in industrial and construction work, everyone thinks they have to have a work boot and they commonly damage themselves. anyway the info. your giving is much appreciated, thank you so much!
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Thank you for the info. your videos are a big help generally with the equipment, it cost a fortune to learn this on our own. also your so right on the boots, its even the same in industrial and construction work, everyone thinks they have to have a work boot and they commonly damage themselves. anyway the info. your giving is much appreciated, thank you so much!
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Mr.
So personally, i just started doing small trails in the town i live in, and i have to admit when you mentioned a trip from Mexico To Canada? My mind was blown. that seems like such an unreachable task to me right now. I must admit however it sounds amazing.
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So personally, i just started doing small trails in the town i live in, and i have to admit when you mentioned a trip from Mexico To Canada? My mind was blown. that seems like such an unreachable task to me right now. I must admit however it sounds amazing.
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Do
Great advice, I think I made every mistake you mention when I first started out. Best advice you gave: If you don't see an item on an experienced person's list, consider not bringing it. I would add that you should only bring one luxury item
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Great advice, I think I made every mistake you mention when I first started out. Best advice you gave: If you don't see an item on an experienced person's list, consider not bringing it. I would add that you should only bring one luxury item
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