Just a hint from another traveler with a similar stove. If you wrap tinfoil around the flame and bottom of the pot, it cooks a lot faster. Also super light and saves on gas!
Pct hiker here. I started to not put my bag in a stuff sack. I would put my other stuff in and than mash my bag around it. I also did not eat first thing in the morning. Just added via to my water sometime after a few miles and ate vars instead of making breakfast. I was always the first person on the trail because I'm I enjoyed watching the sunrise. So a lot of these time saving were for additional sleep. As you know hike your own hike, and 😉
Skipping breakfast, ahh, when I was a mover this was a common theme when the summer season was in full swing. Get home from work after 10 hour move, eat, pass out, sleep in untill I could JUST get to work on time, smash a monster and a chicken biscuit, work untill I was shaking and then maybe grab a sub from Publix. Rinse and repeat. Lost a good 10 pounds behaving this way. Moral of the story, not generally a good idea to skip meals.
When I was they hiking the mst, I used a synthetic bag. That way, unless I was soaking wet, I could just climb into my bag I’m at night after just taking off my shoes and socks. It made it faster to get going in the morning. I also noticed I moved pretty slowly in the morning, so I had my pack packed that night. I left out my breakfast and toothbrush. My pack had an exterior pocket that I shoved my fuel, stove, pot/spoon, and Hygene kit into. I did not pack my tent and sleeping bag separately. I kept my sleeping bag inside the tent, shoved it into a WP stuff sack, and attacked it to the top of my 38L pack. Not a morning person, so everything I could do to make my morning routine simpler, I did.
I love it ❤ ! Ty for sharing an experience as if I was there . I like the idea of a privy being open on bottom and having good airflow ! … I can’t remember did u brush ur teeth ? 😜
A through hike takes like 6 months I believe. On the AP that is. I used to live in Athens Tennessee. That’s between Knoxville and Chattanooga off I-75 exit 49 I am now in SanDiego. I thought about hiking the PCT. Enjoy the journey
Thru hiked the via Alpina in Switzerland this summer and it also took me 1.5h from alarm to leaving camp: 6:30-08:00. Tbh...I hate the mornings 😒 when I start walking it gets better but packing everything and cleaning/feeding yourself is too much
When I took my troop to Philmont they didnot want to waste time boiiing water for breakfast, so we drank a quart of water and left camp. About 2 hrs later they stopped to ret and ate their frees dried oatmeal and washed it down with water and we started hiking again.
Good routine! The only thing I would change is adding something tasty to the oatmeal to make it a little less boring. Dried fruits are a good option as they don’t weigh much but have lots of flavour.
If it's raining pack everything, make the instant coffee hot chocolate, pack everything into dry bag and start running immediately. If there is snow on the ground my Alaskans would wear cheap flece pants
What do I do differently? Iron. I have iron. Not only good for self defense and hunting should the need arise, but its great for emergency signalling. Your hiking through my back yard. I love it out there. You get to see all the fine features of this living tapestry. I get to see the details of all the dead and broken. Stuff happens. Be prepared to deal with it.
Get up at 5 Drink 4 cups of water while packing up and breaking camp. Put wet tent in a dry bag. Take care of personal needs leave at 5:45. Have snack on the trail. Have lunch, coffee and dry your gear at 12 or 1:00 and take an hour break. Have Supper and set up camp at 5:30-6:30 pm. Goal is 10-11 hours each day. When you take too long to get on the trail in the morning you never makeup that time or miles and start to feel like your are falling behind schedule. The faster and farther you travel will decrease the amount of food you need to carry. I personally carry a 9x9 tarp and hammock. For mild weather I use a foil foam truck windshield sun reflector under me and a 2 lb sleeping bag. I carry a 6 oz SOL Mylar heat sheet, which is quiet, strong, and cheap safety pinned inside the bag if temps drop to low in the mountains. Putting clear packaging tape on the SOL Mylar sheet before pinning is also recommended. Advantages. I don’t need a flat spot to pitch, and can sit and get my legs up and cook and dress standing up under the tarp.
i would smoke 19 or 23 cigarettes before leaving, typically 4 cigs at a time distributed between my "ring and middle" / "pointer and middle" fingers on both hands at the same time.
You could use the internet to find like minded folks, like posting in a Facebook group or other public forum focused on hiking in a certain area. If you are able to do a paid experience, I know there are companies that send groups out with guides. There’s even companies that serve specific populations like older hikers, women, people with different mobility levels, etc!
If you start during the popular times(early April) headed north bound, you will have 50 hiking partners to choose from at each camp. It doesn't take long to find others at your pace that you enjoy being around.
How close do you live to the south tip of the AT? Do you think it would be possible to make semi annual hikes if it was a 7hr drive away? How do you do it?
I'm being honest....not a joke question. Sooooo, where do you poop?? I have a "morning routine" that involves just that. Do you just dig a hole a squat (assuming there's NO facility/outhouse...unlike this clip)??? I've always wondered??🤔
Im taking firearms and going during the coldest times of winter, I want to survive in the Bathsheba conditions it’s something I’ve been wanting to do forever
Thru hiking means you’re hiking a long trail all the way through, beginning to end! Hiking could mean going out for the day or for months, just more general!
Has anyone else noticed the flavor profile of RUclips hikers is very strongly tilted in the direction of I? Every channel on here that makes "hiking" content is so solely focused on "my journey". Completely consumed by the cult of ME. What a breath of fresh air it would be for once if I could type in "Appalachian trail" into the RUclips search bar and NOT be presented with another millennials JOURNEY! Though I have to say it really is groundbreaking stuff to learn how someone I don't know and will never meet, suffered for a little while but it's ok because the made some friends and "GREW" as a "PERSON". Minging, whining, moaning, groaning, griping, paining, crying. Life is lonely, boring and mediocre. I know, I'll buy a CAR then strap it to my back and I'll WALK Then a few miles later they see some sights, walk some miles and feel some feelings. Now comes the acoustic guitar, the calming tenor of a nu-male voice softly singing tones but not words, and the camera flares as the see another BEAUTIFUL mountain vista. *Huff Gosh you just can't beat that view! Now It's all better, the music picks up, the trendy beat gets louder, we'll show you shots of us and all our new friends drinking expensive craft beers, and accomplishing an amazing mountain! What happened after the camera shut off? Of course you haven't done anything. You go back home just to live in past. You think, I'll post video. I'll BECOME someone I'll become the hiker. But still it's only a lie, you never became the hiker, you never stopped being you. Exhausted you sleep, it was all a wish.
Sounds like you have a lot of frustration pent up. Maybe there’s a better way to release that then a comment section? My friend, you see a lot of hikers talking about their experience because it makes more sense to document your own journey than trying to keep up with someone else. Tired of the same things happening to every hiker? Could it be people attempting the same challenge often have similar experiences? If you’re looking for videos without people, try typing in “silent hiking” with whatever you’re searching. I hope you find peace
I wouldnt stay in shelters, cons outweigh pros.Also move quicker in morning, get up& get outta Dodge-extra 45min or hr of daylight on trails a lot, day after day
Ok I heard those are the most dangerous mountains to be camping in. There are a lot of creatures and missing people. Have you honestly had some scary moments?
You sound like you haven’t heard of backpacking before! While homelessness often isn’t a choice, every year thousands of hikers choose to carry what they need with them while traveling through beautiful wilderness. It’s not easy or convenient, but we enjoy the challenge, learning from the experience, and a different type of fun. If you have more questions about why someone would do this, I encourage you to look more into it 💚
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As long as there’s coffee, a toothbrush and a toilet, seems like a perfect morning routine to me 😂
I concur!! Too bad my bathroom doesn’t have such spectacular views 😅
Right?! 😂
This reminds me of the daily short videos I loved watching while following your journey on the AT. You are the best. Take care.
No YOU'RE the best! Thank you!
Ranger you are far from lazy, you're hiking miles daily while carrying a backback. You are awesome, just in case you forgot!
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Just a hint from another traveler with a similar stove. If you wrap tinfoil around the flame and bottom of the pot, it cooks a lot faster. Also super light and saves on gas!
I'm gonna have to start doing that
be careful to not allow heat to be directed towards your fuel tank. It can and will explode, which we had happen at camp once.
I'm impressed! It's easy to forget all the little things like drying etc. Looks like a good routine.🤠
Pct hiker here. I started to not put my bag in a stuff sack. I would put my other stuff in and than mash my bag around it. I also did not eat first thing in the morning. Just added via to my water sometime after a few miles and ate vars instead of making breakfast. I was always the first person on the trail because I'm I enjoyed watching the sunrise. So a lot of these time saving were for additional sleep. As you know hike your own hike, and 😉
BTW this was typed on my phone. Excuse the typos
Skipping breakfast, ahh, when I was a mover this was a common theme when the summer season was in full swing. Get home from work after 10 hour move, eat, pass out, sleep in untill I could JUST get to work on time, smash a monster and a chicken biscuit, work untill I was shaking and then maybe grab a sub from Publix. Rinse and repeat.
Lost a good 10 pounds behaving this way.
Moral of the story, not generally a good idea to skip meals.
Thanks for sharing! I'm hoping to do some decent backpacking stints in the near future, it's good to see a bit of the day to day while Thru-hiking.
When I was they hiking the mst, I used a synthetic bag. That way, unless I was soaking wet, I could just climb into my bag I’m at night after just taking off my shoes and socks. It made it faster to get going in the morning. I also noticed I moved pretty slowly in the morning, so I had my pack packed that night. I left out my breakfast and toothbrush. My pack had an exterior pocket that I shoved my fuel, stove, pot/spoon, and Hygene kit into. I did not pack my tent and sleeping bag separately. I kept my sleeping bag inside the tent, shoved it into a WP stuff sack, and attacked it to the top of my 38L pack.
Not a morning person, so everything I could do to make my morning routine simpler, I did.
Looks like a good routine!😊
i used my time on the AT to quit coffee... though I am a masochist. I usually started the day with 5-6 miles to warm up and get the bowels moving.
I love coffee when I come back to it...untill I hate it again....hahahaha the eternal recurrence
Looks like you have this down pat! Happy Trails!
You’re not lazy, you were efficient 🎉and a joy to watch! Can’t wait to thru-hike in March 🙌👏🙏
That’s awesome!!! Hope it goes smoothly!
@@BeerinBeautifulPlacesThank you so much!!
I love your videos. My partner is currently hiking in Corsica. It looks great. Keep up the little detailed videos like this, I love it.
impressive and VERY helpful. Thank u😊
The only thing I'd do differently is coffee before oatmeal. ☕😋
Ranger, you are not lazy for using the same bowl, that is minimizing weight to haul around. You are smart.
I love it ❤ ! Ty for sharing an experience as if I was there .
I like the idea of a privy being open on bottom and having good airflow ! …
I can’t remember did u brush ur teeth ? 😜
Your routine works :)
What would I do? I'd have a beer in that beautiful place called a privy.
Hahaha
A through hike takes like 6 months I believe. On the AP that is. I used to live in Athens Tennessee. That’s between Knoxville and Chattanooga off I-75 exit 49
I am now in SanDiego. I thought about hiking the PCT. Enjoy the journey
Thru hiked the via Alpina in Switzerland this summer and it also took me 1.5h from alarm to leaving camp: 6:30-08:00.
Tbh...I hate the mornings 😒 when I start walking it gets better but packing everything and cleaning/feeding yourself is too much
When I took my troop to Philmont they didnot want to waste time boiiing water for breakfast, so we drank a quart of water and left camp. About 2 hrs later they stopped to ret and ate their frees dried oatmeal and washed it down with water and we started hiking again.
That is the breakfast of Champions!!!
Good routine! The only thing I would change is adding something tasty to the oatmeal to make it a little less boring. Dried fruits are a good option as they don’t weigh much but have lots of flavour.
I've switched to mostly muesli, there's already fruit and nuts. ✌️
It would take me like 4 hours.. I just can’t with getting up and started with life 😭😂
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I see that sayer squeeze there the best
Theres bacon jerky? THIS is a game changer!
GO MADDIE, GO!! 🚶🏼♀️
Nothing wrong with camping gear doing double duty😊
If it's raining pack everything, make the instant coffee hot chocolate, pack everything into dry bag and start running immediately. If there is snow on the ground my Alaskans would wear cheap flece pants
Sounds like a good plan!
Bacon Jerky! I'll start hiking just for that.
My son loves it 🥓
What do I do differently? Iron. I have iron. Not only good for self defense and hunting should the need arise, but its great for emergency signalling. Your hiking through my back yard. I love it out there. You get to see all the fine features of this living tapestry. I get to see the details of all the dead and broken. Stuff happens. Be prepared to deal with it.
Get up at 5 Drink 4 cups of water while packing up and breaking camp. Put wet tent in a dry bag. Take care of personal needs leave at 5:45. Have snack on the trail. Have lunch, coffee and dry your gear at 12 or 1:00 and take an hour break. Have Supper and set up camp at 5:30-6:30 pm. Goal is 10-11 hours each day. When you take too long to get on the trail in the morning you never makeup that time or miles and start to feel like your are falling behind schedule. The faster and farther you travel will decrease the amount of food you need to carry. I personally carry a 9x9 tarp and hammock. For mild weather I use a foil foam truck windshield sun reflector under me and a 2 lb sleeping bag. I carry a 6 oz SOL Mylar heat sheet, which is quiet, strong, and cheap safety pinned inside the bag if temps drop to low in the mountains. Putting clear packaging tape on the SOL Mylar sheet before pinning is also recommended. Advantages. I don’t need a flat spot to pitch, and can sit and get my legs up and cook and dress standing up under the tarp.
Differently? Cowboy coffee.. I just can't do instant. (Cowboy is dump grains in the pot and simmer, pour off the top as the grounds sink)
Can you show us your supplies and how everything nestles in your bag please.
I’m actually about to post a gear video on wednesday!!
@@BeerinBeautifulPlaces We will look forward to it
i would smoke 19 or 23 cigarettes before leaving, typically 4 cigs at a time distributed between my "ring and middle" / "pointer and middle" fingers on both hands at the same time.
I mix the oatmeal in the coffee
Never heard it called a privy. I’ve always called them outhouses or KYBOs
Only thing I'd do differently is hike & camp with a companion.
But I do understand the wonder of solitude.
What would I do differently? I would take two poop trips.
....maybe add some powdered eggs & dried fruit too reconstitute with the oatmeal & some powdered butter 😮
Please do a video about your umbrella. I would love to try it
Okay! It might have to be after I finish the trail, but it’s coming!!
I love my umbrella. Picked it up from a hiker box. I use it on the sunny days as well as the rainy.
Don't know if it's The first episode but I want to see more. You are an inspiration!! ❤
I like putting a little coffee in my oatmeal
Delicious!
I want to hike part of the AP.
How do I get with a group so I'm safer.
I don't know anyone personally to do trail with.
You could use the internet to find like minded folks, like posting in a Facebook group or other public forum focused on hiking in a certain area. If you are able to do a paid experience, I know there are companies that send groups out with guides. There’s even companies that serve specific populations like older hikers, women, people with different mobility levels, etc!
If you start during the popular times(early April) headed north bound, you will have 50 hiking partners to choose from at each camp. It doesn't take long to find others at your pace that you enjoy being around.
😊really appreciate you sharing this.. RUclips- The Yummy Outdoors is where Ima try and do like you, except in Japan. Thank You so Much for Sharing 😊
How close do you live to the south tip of the AT? Do you think it would be possible to make semi annual hikes if it was a 7hr drive away? How do you do it?
Nice. I listen to radio😉
Not lazy, you are working smarter not harder
I'm being honest....not a joke question. Sooooo, where do you poop?? I have a "morning routine" that involves just that. Do you just dig a hole a squat (assuming there's NO facility/outhouse...unlike this clip)??? I've always wondered??🤔
Yeah, the privy like in this video or dog a hole. But on the AT most people camp near privies to have that convenience
Im taking firearms and going during the coldest times of winter, I want to survive in the Bathsheba conditions it’s something I’ve been wanting to do forever
Nice
What's the difference between hiking and "thru"(through?) hiking?
Thru hiking means you’re hiking a long trail all the way through, beginning to end! Hiking could mean going out for the day or for months, just more general!
excuse me could you tell me what are the rain pants?
They’re from Outdoor Research, the style is called helium
I wouldn't bother with the crocs, personally. They're a lot of extra weight.
What is your protection????
BEER🍺RANGER GIRL RULES....
Dude. Instant coffee? Damn, you really are roughing it!
Jeje
Sleep in plush hotels EVERY NIGHT
Vegan 🌱
Has anyone else noticed the flavor profile of RUclips hikers is very strongly tilted in the direction of I?
Every channel on here that makes "hiking" content is so solely focused on "my journey". Completely consumed by the cult of ME.
What a breath of fresh air it would be for once if I could type in "Appalachian trail" into the RUclips search bar and NOT be presented with another millennials JOURNEY! Though I have to say it really is groundbreaking stuff to learn how someone I don't know and will never meet, suffered for a little while but it's ok because the made some friends and "GREW" as a "PERSON".
Minging, whining, moaning, groaning, griping, paining, crying. Life is lonely, boring and mediocre.
I know, I'll buy a CAR then strap it to my back and I'll WALK
Then a few miles later they see some sights, walk some miles and feel some feelings. Now comes the acoustic guitar, the calming tenor of a nu-male voice softly singing tones but not words, and the camera flares as the see another BEAUTIFUL mountain vista.
*Huff
Gosh you just can't beat that view!
Now
It's all better, the music picks up, the trendy beat gets louder, we'll show you shots of us and all our new friends drinking expensive craft beers, and accomplishing an amazing mountain!
What happened after the camera shut off?
Of course you haven't done anything. You go back home just to live in past. You think, I'll post video. I'll BECOME someone I'll become the hiker.
But still it's only a lie, you never became the hiker, you never stopped being you. Exhausted you sleep, it was all a wish.
Sounds like you have a lot of frustration pent up. Maybe there’s a better way to release that then a comment section?
My friend, you see a lot of hikers talking about their experience because it makes more sense to document your own journey than trying to keep up with someone else. Tired of the same things happening to every hiker? Could it be people attempting the same challenge often have similar experiences?
If you’re looking for videos without people, try typing in “silent hiking” with whatever you’re searching.
I hope you find peace
I wouldnt stay in shelters, cons outweigh pros.Also move quicker in morning, get up& get outta Dodge-extra 45min or hr of daylight on trails a lot, day after day
BACON JERKY!?
My son loves it 🥓
Ok I heard those are the most dangerous mountains to be camping in. There are a lot of creatures and missing people.
Have you honestly had some scary moments?
They aren't dangerous
Dear God woman you are NOT HIKING the AT alone?!
You are crazy unless you have at least four armed men with you.
The first thing I do differently is not be by myself as a woman camping stupidity
Why tf do u rejects choose to hike this in monsoon season?
So...are you homeless?
You sound like you haven’t heard of backpacking before! While homelessness often isn’t a choice, every year thousands of hikers choose to carry what they need with them while traveling through beautiful wilderness. It’s not easy or convenient, but we enjoy the challenge, learning from the experience, and a different type of fun. If you have more questions about why someone would do this, I encourage you to look more into it 💚
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