Enjoying Backpacking in Heat

Great video Jeremy! Good tips. Starting early is essential. Crow✌️

Yep to all of those - I admittedly have laid down in many creeks in an effort to cool off. I'll also go to wearing a bandana or something around my neck and soak that down in the creek, lake or water source. Every little bit helps.

How often are you using the salt chews? The bottle says 2 tablets every 15 to 30 min?!?

LOL… “EARLY!!”

Chafing is a miserable experience … I use body glide from the get go but in the summer I also take some Neosporin (or equal) w painkiller in it …. Wash the chafing parts spread on the Neosporin and within 20 mins or so relief 😊 yeh it’s a bit more weight but so worth it and you’re able to hike next day 👍 Thanks for the other advice … all great stuff ….

As a double bypass recipient, being aware of how I’m feeling is critical. Some days I can conquer the world, others my body just says no. The key is listening, which I don’t always do so well.

Early!!!! That's my biggest challenge especially for just day trips/day hikes. Thanks for the reminder to just get out the door and go and be done before the hottest part of the day!

I will try to hike along water or trails with water crossings so I can get my feet and legs wet and even take a quick dunk to cool my core. (Quick dry shorts & shirts are necessary for this) Also I will hike with a cooling towel. I have a couple different sized FroggToggs Chilly towels and will bring one with me to lay over the back of my neck to help keep me cool. I will also wet the buff that I am wearing on my head to help keep me cool.

I only camp in the fall and winter primarily the winter I do not like the hot weather

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Awesome tips 👍👍

Great tips. A sun umbrella is really essential for me when it gets over 80 deg or so. Loading up on fluids & electrolytes before and during the trip. I picked up my new pack for this reason. To have better back airflow so I don't overheat and heavier max carry load for water carries.