12 Final Preparation Tips for a Long-Distance Hike

Описание: This backpacking video offers 12 tips to help you start your long-distance backpacking trip on the right foot. Brushing up on skills such as starting your store, setting up your tent, creating lists of camping spots, water sources, etc., can help make the transition to your adventure smooth and seamless. Here is the list of tips described in this epidode.
• Practice lighting your stove
• Practice setting up your tent
• Practice using and backflushing your water filter.
• Practice sending message on your Inreach
• Get familiar with the FarOut App, and learn how to identify water sources, campspots, read messages and leave messages.
• Make a list of water sources for the first 100 miles
• Make a list of re-supply locations or post offices along your trek.
• Remember to leave your fuel canister and lighter at home.
• Remember your meds, vitamins, etc.
• Disconnect your vehicle’s battery cables if you are going to be gone more than 2 months.
• Zip Lube your zippers.
• Practice using your microspikes, and ice ax.
• Bonus Tip on how to resupply shoes.
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