Big Beginner Backpacking Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

Описание: Everyone is new at some point. When it comes to being a new backpacker, these are some of the mistakes that go beyond “packing too much.”

But don't expect to be perfect. Everyone makes at least a few beginner backpacking mistakes.I’ve got nearly 20 years of experience under my belt, I still screw up. So these backpacking mistakes are a healthy reminder that anything can happen out there.

But even if you’re new and find yourself in a pickle, you CAN confidently solve the problem.

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A great way to learn how to manage your mileage is to record your times (you don’t need anything fancy). Things you’ll want to note aside from distance and time include the terrain you’re hiking, the weather, how your body is feeling, and how you slept. This can help you get a better handle on what to expect when you hike.

I always carry more fuel than I think I’ll need - even for an overnight trip. Having extra fuel weighs more so the ultra-light freaks will probably come after me, but safety is more important to me than counting ounces.

I mention calcium build-up in filters. This is a prolific problem in MANY squeeze-type filter systems. Especially the uber-popular Sawyer Squeeze system.

But if you’ve got one, here’s how to solve the problem.

Soak your filter, fully submerged in white vinegar for 30 minutes.

Flush by “filtering” clean, warm water. I usually run 2 liters through mine.

If the problem persists, your filter is likely dead, unfortunately.

A well-fitted pack can answer a lot of uncomfortable feelings and is something that a lot of new backpackers don’t think about.

A review of a pack you read online isn’t going to be the thing you should use to decide a pack fit. In fact, I would ignore reviews except for looking at durability, packability (which will vary based on your system), and warranty.

The rest is useless because EVERYONE is different! Get the pack that fits you best and get professionally fitted!

Go for the pack that everyone else uses, even if it isn’t right for their body (IGNORE INFLUENCERS).
Or
Buy a pack because it’s on sale and they have never tried it on.

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✨Time stamps:
00:00 - intro
00:21 - Transparency matters
00:38 - Understanding pace and why you should care
01:28 - The secret hack to planning and timing your backpacking trip
02:07 - Backpacking mistakes even experts make
02:54 - The water filter I would never recommend
03:24 - Footwear blunders and how to fix them
04:22 - Are you uncomfortable backpacking? Here’s a likely culprit
05:13 - Beginner backpackers often overlook this part of their backpack
05:34 - Backpacking beginners do this incorrectly when they pack
06:38 - The one thing influencers get wrong with backpacking