Hiking 101 for Beginners | Useful Knowledge

I am an experienced hiker and just watched this out of interest, it's about the best I've seen for beginners. Some great advice, especially the orange marker tape and the stop and listen advice.

I just watched this as I would lie to get into over night hiking, here was me thinking that I was going to need to start doing more exercise…. I now feel quite up to the task doing 6km walks every day before work while carrying 3l of water and wearing steal caps and jeans…. I’m going on a hike this weekend now

You're living up to your user name, thank you!

so bring my bugout bag, got it!! lol i always foolishly do dry hikes and bring my body only but im going to start bring a daypack bcuz its the smart thing to do!! thanks for the video.

Wool socks are the best I’ve started hiking recently and got some trekking poles arriving today :3

I am an experienced hiker of 40 years. I started out at the age of 9. For beginners, I think this is one of the best videos I have seen. I carry a Leatherman Wave as well as a fixed-bladed knife. Love the orange tape but I never use trekking poles. I use a 6' walking staff. I have always felt using trekking poles was over working the arms and my 6' hiking stick will allow me scare a snake off, gauge the depth of water and as a ridge pole if you have to build an emergency shelter. Great advice about stepping over a log. The boy scout book I had in the 80's showed that and also talked about the multiple uses of a walking staff.

Great tips!! I have a question reg. the last one, though. I’ve heard that in areas with many trees, mountains or creeks, there can be lot of echo and make it too hard to distinguish where the sound is actually coming from. I’ve even heard of people who got lost despite being quite close to the trail or road because of following the sound that inadvertently led them towards the echo rather than the sound source. Any thoughts on this?

Great orange tape tip

Hi everyone I going to start hiking like the video indicated 2-4 miles to start off where is a good place to buy a good day pack similar to the one on the video ?? Thx Mike

Very informative. Thank you.

Get yourself some rock type pokemon as well

i personally ditched the hiking boots and use a solid pair of trail runners. lighter and comfy. make sure they have good tread on the bottom

im thinkkng about going on some light day hikes in the polish mountains this year and this video so far has been one of the best ones ive found! to the point, no weird sponsorships, no „buy this extremely expensive gear” but very informative! also, i love your accent, sir! 🤝🏻❤️

I plan on hiking soon & I didn’t know it was so much that goes into hiking so thank you for this very informative video!

Yes really appreciate this video

Awesome video. Great info thanks.

很好建议，谢谢🎉

Those fig bars are fireee! Great tips. The basics are what keep you alive.

Good 👍, I've got the same trowel, Wrapped in paracord, tape, toilet paper in the hollow handle, with a compass on the handle. And a lanyard.

Great info, clearly explained! Thx you so much!

Very very useful sir hats off ... Lots of love respect from Pakistan and Italy .... ❤❤❤❤

Awesome

Thank you! Very useful ❤

My friends and I used to hike a lot when we were younger but never prepared like this, just brought a water bottle and some snacks. We did get lost once but managed to find our way back. Thank goodness nothing ever happened to us! I will definitely prepare like this when I go with kid and hubby. Awesome video! 👍👍👍

Great job!!

I wanna hike so bad but sadly I am underaged and there are no good hiking locations in my local area to my knowledge.

Thank you for your helpful insight. Even experienced hikers can learn from your hard work.

I’ll absolutely be taking information away with me from this video. It was enjoyable to watch.
My only complaint is that I just smoked a joint (Legal in Canada, where I am), and that red and white checkered blanket you’ve got everything on is hard on my eyes. 😂

Thank you for sharing....

Nice video
Hello from top of the world

Nice video

Headlamp. ✔️ Jay is spot-on again. Headlamps are best option. It also allows you to look in your pack without holding a flashlight in your mouth. All great advice from Jay. Happy Trails. 🌲

Fire starter. ✔️ This is in the top 10 essential survival items. I've tried everything for lighting fires. I came to the same conclusion as he recommends: use a lighter. Just keep it in a dry place, maybe a sandwich baggie with the starter material. 🌲

Duct tape. ✓ I saw a guy who was 30 minutes from the summit of a mountain who tore the sole off his boot. His hiking buddy had duct tape, which allowed him to repair his boot long enough to get back to the trailhead.

This is good advice. Another map option is to take a photo of the map if there is one on the trailhead or if online, you can take a screenshot of map. It is also good to have a pocket charger for your phone. If the terrain is challenging and several trails branch off of main trail, a physical map is probably your best option. Happy Trails!

Thanks for all the helpful tips my man 🙌

I think hike is actually an acronym for "Having Inthewoods Kinda Experiences"

It's also a good idea to have a flare pen and even some bear scares. Anyone seeing a flare, even a plane, will find help

Stepping on the down tree vs putting your leg over it, WOW! Never thought of that. Can't tell you how many times I've arrived at a lake or reservoir to fish, when I run into snakes basking in the sun. I'll not forget this vid. Thanks for sharing :)

I’ve gone on about 7 hikes so far and so far I have brought nothing here except for water

Thank you. As a newbie a lot of the sites mean well but can be over whelming. I learned to carry reflective tape to mark my spot as well as a easier way to carry gorilla tape. Much appreciated!

Damn hiking sounds scary now

Did people actually hike before smartphones existed? Impossible!

Cotton balls and petroleum jelly cheap and best even in rain within reason

Perfect guide for all beginners
This will help many people get on trail

Just a small good to know about insect repellent. The most common chemical used in repellent is called DEET, it’s super effective and a lot of peoples popular choice. It has been known to degrade materials though, it can wear out things like rain gear, tents, and sleeping bags. I personally always look for brands that use Picaridin instead for the sake of taking care of that gear you love and spent all that money on. Some love it, some don’t but thought I’d share for anyone new to outdoors who may wanna try both!

Some fitness apps like Pacer help you send a text to your safety contacts with a link so they can check on your GPS location.