As usual nice work Hayley. May I also add a hack to the soft sand problem? Don’t throw away those snow baskets that come with your hiking poles 😀In the absence of snow, screw them on when approaching soft sand and you can improve your upper body contribution to the traverse, as the poles don’t sink. I tried this for the first time on parts of Cape to Cape and it worked a treat.
thanks Hayley amazing information that seems so obvious now you've said it, but I certainly hadn't considered. I'm heading to Tasmania next week so, I'm binging all things OLT to pick up any last minute hints and tips. I've just folded all the jackets I could find into their hoods!! 🙂
Haha clearly our birds haven’t flown over and told your birds about it!! But sounds like chipmunks, squirrels and possums all conspire together for destruction 😛
The best way to make sure your head isn’t downhill is to lay your ground sheet down, and then actually lay down on that before you pitch the tent to determine where the slope is.
To check for ground level for your tent, use your half full water bottle by laying it on its side using it like spirit level. I just did 7ks on Mazzoletti Beach heading into William Bay today. Looking fir thst hards sand all the way.
Love your videos. 🥰 You got me inspired a while back and I took my family on our first overnight hike a few weeks ago. It was brilliant. Thanks and keep up the great work 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hi Hayley. Just did the GOW as our first hike. Was going to get a bigger tent groundsheet. Not any more! Thanks for your vids. Heading off to Kmart to buy a dehydrater. The freeze dried stuff was yuk. Keep up the great work.
Going on my first ever backpacking trip and tiger balm is going with me after this video)) My hack for walking a lot is applying a very rich foot cream before sleep. Somehow next day after a longer walking it usually feels like it's my skin that hurts a lot xD So bringing a tin of classic Nivea cream with me as well
You have wicked awesome lean legs but you are “abusing” them with Tiger Balm. Lol. We used to use that cycling and it is effective, I say abusing in jest. But have you heard of or can you get Biofreeze in Straya? It is awesome. If not, I will ship you some forcfree. Loving your content so far. As a very seasoned trekker I just learned a couple of things. Cheers
Huzzah, new vid, 2 of them! Haven't youtubed much lately cos data, impeccable timing! That battery one was good for me cos I consistantly bring too many power banks but leave em out to freeze so won't do that.. Also sand is kinda cruel. Groovy tips and keen to get out for a hike, it's been a while. Still got half a cape to cape to go but it's probably a brutal time to do it. Might just catch a bus to a random spot far south and wander around. Cheers heaps, all the best!
PLease be careful with loose batteries.... if they connect they get really hot. I burnt my leg at work (nurse) I took the batteries out of a device and left them in a pocket and it burnt me It's a real not made up fire hazard - especially in a sleeping bag just tape the ends or keep them in a box...
The battery thing.. I wouldn't recommend it. Batteries are volatile, and if they are discharged, they could combust and catch fire.. I would rather it happen in a bag next to me rather than in my sleeping bag.. just my 2cents
I can’t remember finding a channel with so many actual, real world , useful videos.
As usual nice work Hayley. May I also add a hack to the soft sand problem? Don’t throw away those snow baskets that come with your hiking poles 😀In the absence of snow, screw them on when approaching soft sand and you can improve your upper body contribution to the traverse, as the poles don’t sink. I tried this for the first time on parts of Cape to Cape and it worked a treat.
Excellent tip - pun intended. 😊
Loved the short video with useful tips, thanks
thanks Hayley amazing information that seems so obvious now you've said it, but I certainly hadn't considered. I'm heading to Tasmania next week so, I'm binging all things OLT to pick up any last minute hints and tips. I've just folded all the jackets I could find into their hoods!! 🙂
I've never seen birds in North America open zips. That's rather considerate. Squirrels and chip monks just chew through your pack.
Haha clearly our birds haven’t flown over and told your birds about it!! But sounds like chipmunks, squirrels and possums all conspire together for destruction 😛
The best way to make sure your head isn’t downhill is to lay your ground sheet down, and then actually lay down on that before you pitch the tent to determine where the slope is.
Or use a clear drink bottle like a spirit level .
To check for ground level for your tent, use your half full water bottle by laying it on its side using it like spirit level.
I just did 7ks on Mazzoletti Beach heading into William Bay today. Looking fir thst hards sand all the way.
Great set of tips, I hadn't heard them all. Thanks for sharing
If being the first to comment was the equivalent of crossing the finish line at marathons you’d have a tone of medals 🏅 😊
@settohike I'm just a big fan of your work, Hayley. Keep it up 👍👍
Great tips Hayley, always a terrific source of new info. : )
Love your videos. 🥰 You got me inspired a while back and I took my family on our first overnight hike a few weeks ago. It was brilliant. Thanks and keep up the great work 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Such a lovely tips, beautifully narrated my friend!
just found your channel & really like your videos.. very informative & relaxing. Thank you!
Thank you so much! and welcome! 😀
Awesome advice. Well said!
Thanks for watching! 🙂
X-mid pro spotted! 🙌
Thanks Hayley!
You learn from mistakes and people will learn too. Its a win win
Hi Hayley. Just did the GOW as our first hike. Was going to get a bigger tent groundsheet. Not any more! Thanks for your vids. Heading off to Kmart to buy a dehydrater. The freeze dried stuff was yuk. Keep up the great work.
Great tips, thanks :)
Nice tip on the jacket roll. Thanks for sharing.
Tape on Straw. SIMPLY of SMART. Tape on trekking poles = dirt and damp. Thank you
Going on my first ever backpacking trip and tiger balm is going with me after this video))
My hack for walking a lot is applying a very rich foot cream before sleep. Somehow next day after a longer walking it usually feels like it's my skin that hurts a lot xD So bringing a tin of classic Nivea cream with me as well
Great tips... Will take tiger balm with me now.
You have wicked awesome lean legs but you are “abusing” them with Tiger Balm. Lol. We used to use that cycling and it is effective, I say abusing in jest. But have you heard of or can you get Biofreeze in Straya? It is awesome. If not, I will ship you some forcfree.
Loving your content so far. As a very seasoned trekker I just learned a couple of things. Cheers
Great tip concealing your zips, I wouldn't have thought of that! Clever birds 🐦 🧠
Clever birds indeed! The first time it happened I was so confused, I swear I didn’t leave nuts and bars sprawled all over the ground! 😛
Interessante essa forma de dobrar uma jaqueta.
Huzzah, new vid, 2 of them! Haven't youtubed much lately cos data, impeccable timing! That battery one was good for me cos I consistantly bring too many power banks but leave em out to freeze so won't do that.. Also sand is kinda cruel.
Groovy tips and keen to get out for a hike, it's been a while. Still got half a cape to cape to go but it's probably a brutal time to do it. Might just catch a bus to a random spot far south and wander around. Cheers heaps, all the best!
PLease be careful with loose batteries.... if they connect they get really hot. I burnt my leg at work (nurse) I took the batteries out of a device and left them in a pocket and it burnt me
It's a real not made up fire hazard - especially in a sleeping bag just tape the ends or keep them in a box...
What backpack do you use in your recent vids?
Two #1 and no #2
Hahah damn, I was bound to fall to that trap eventually 🤣
Copypasta alway gets you eventually! Tip#1 was great, thx!
I didn't want to say anything but my OCD feels better now.
🤣 Hate when that happens 😊
I'm just so inclusive that they all deserve to be #1 😜
The battery thing.. I wouldn't recommend it. Batteries are volatile, and if they are discharged, they could combust and catch fire.. I would rather it happen in a bag next to me rather than in my sleeping bag.. just my 2cents
NEVER sleep facing up OR down hill, sleep across the slope, prop your body with your gear,
The Brits and the Australians never seem to say zipper. It’s always zips.
Now that you mention it, I have never once in my life thought to call it zipper 🤣