hello old yomping buddy ;-) great vid - I thought I'd share some thoughts based on my adventure racing (AR) experience, which has a lot of overlap with what you're doing (lots of exercise in the sticks). the main thing though is that you're obvs super-organised so should take comfort from that - I have little to add, only bits n pieces. a critical thing for me in AR was carbohydrate powder - electrolytes are great but you'll need the carbs so using these powders gets you hydrated and provides energy at the same time. powder like Science In Sport's Go Energy Powder. you mentioned you're not a snacker... but you should be eating pretty much all the time - crystallised ginger would be great but mix it up a bit. think of this as your opportunity to eat as much chocolate as you want (I know AR racers who actually got 'chocolate burn' in their throat). I loved flapjacks and Bakewell tarts... also, I found it important to keep protein intake up so perhaps eat 2 protein bars a day. if you're doing it in a group, check your buddies are all eating regularly too. water in the boots - a classic problem we've both seen before. the AR solution is to use trainers that are designed to release water (just accept wet feet) but obvs you lose the ankle support so I'm not suggesting you do this. The only thing I can think of is the obvious - lots of talc to absorb moisture, and if you have water build up, stop and drain frequently so you avoid trench foot (and lots of spare socks). I think your sleeping bag conundrum should be solved by a simple question: what's the coldest temperature you'll be sleeping at? if it meets the threshold for 4 seasons sleeping bag, be safe and take that. in warmer than minimum temps, you can adjust by exposing body parts (like the old 'leg out' option), even lying on the sleeping bag if too hot. I didn't see a sleeping mat in your kit - I assume the porters / sherpas will be carrying sleeping mats along with tents? two other thoughts came to mind: one, if you're likely to be walking with one person all the time, trade a side pouch, i.e., you put stuff in his/her side pouch, and vice versa (usually a water bottle) - saves you fiddling to access your own side pouch on the go, and it builds the sense of a team (and you can put a 10kg weight in their bag just for fun). second, take a 'towing bungee', which is just a bungee cord with 2 carabiners (one on each end). if you're yomping for a long time and in a group, it's likely someone will carb-crash at some point, and you won't want to leave them behind. tow them for a bit, usually only 30 mins, and give them chance to eat and recover. this helps you cover ground more efficiently and, most likely, you'll end up towing and being towed over the trip. finally: agree, walking sticks are essential (at our age...), incredibly important for knee and back support (as you mentioned, esp on the downhills); and water bladders are excellent. I'd always use my own puritabs in water in any case and mask the naff taste with carb powder. I always used to have the bladder for 'pure' water (difficult to clean) and energy drinks (powder plus water) in water bottles. anyway, good luck and keep us posted! Fish
@GrahamBakerGBP25 күн бұрын
Ah, mate, cheers, old boy! - I've got the carbohydrate/electrolytes stuff and noted the "snacking" We will be fed very well with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Still, you reminded me of the "old days" and how bloody cold it was in France and how wet we could end up - “river crossings 😬” - Do you remember the ice in the water when we had to swim across on a training weekend? (What was it I was called… POW from the Falklands! Haha!). We are going a more "civilised" route and will have access to huts for sleeping. While they won’t have heating, they will offer extra warmth, so four seasons may be too much for me. I do get hot quickly, too, so I think my mind is made up. I will take snacks, so while not usually something I do much of - I guess it's better to have and not need than to need and not have - I will get a few things locally, and I’m sure others will be stocked with wine gums, haha! Yep - Daysack has side pouches for water bottles and is going with the same strategy - Bladder for “pure” water and water bottles with “stuff” Excellent idea about towing bungie! I think it will be more straightforward than an AR - No racing, and we will be going very slow - The summit day will be the biggest challenge - It will be a long time on feet - but I remember a “small” (yeah, right😂) tab across the Brecon Beacons once upon a time that is still right up there with one of the hardest things I did - I may not have the body I had back then but you know I still have the mindset to keep going 😉 Catch-up when I return!
@samahealthiermind869526 күн бұрын
Deffo the 2 sleeping bags babe, you get super hot at night.
@GrahamBakerGBP26 күн бұрын
I think that's going to be the preferred option! 😁
@jasonmoody869926 күн бұрын
Buddy this is a great video - so so proud of you and what you’re doing with Strongmen. Can’t wait to see and hear about this trip. I have no advice 😂 but seems like you’re covering all the bases 💪❤️
@GrahamBakerGBP26 күн бұрын
Ah, thanks, Jason! It's been far too long since I've put my face on video! It's been long overdue, and I plan/hope to do a lot more from now on - I hope the trip will inspire me to continue with more videos when I get back - As in the video, I hope to capture as much as possible and "Vlog" every day - Even if I can't share it during the trip - Thank you for your support mate 🙏🏽💯
@JimmyNothingАй бұрын
This was super helpful, thanks for doing this! The camera looks really cool! It doesn't look like it's too heavy so I could probably keep it in my pocket and not really notice it?
@GrahamBakerGBPАй бұрын
Cheers! That's the plan - I wanted something rugged, waterproof and small to carry in pocket while travelling - Hope to have lots of footage from Kilimanjaro in a few weeks - I'm also comparing it wth a GoPro 12 that a good friend has leant me for the trip 😉😉
@KeithMaldaPhotographyАй бұрын
Can you fit the camera onto a selfie stick using the adaptor?
@GrahamBakerGBPАй бұрын
Yes. 100% The adapter has a regular screw attachment or the "GoPro" style connector - Since the video I've also got another Insta360 attachment with a magnetic quick release to my rucksack - Maybe I'll do a quick video about it - At the very least I'll review it when back as again I can see this getting a lot of use climbing Kilimanjaro!
@JimmyNothingАй бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP Magnetic???? Cooool!
@KeithMaldaPhotographyАй бұрын
Great video, I’ve been looking at getting the Insta 360 Action cam and it was really good to watch this and see someone opening it and some of the accessories Can’t wait to see it in action!
@GrahamBakerGBPАй бұрын
Thanks Keith - Glad it was helpful - I'm going to be putting it through it's paces in Tanzania so it's safe to say I will be able to give an update and review how it worked out when I'm back 😊
@sydneyellen.4 ай бұрын
"If you're a seasoned chicken" 🤣🤣
@GrahamBakerGBP4 ай бұрын
😂😂
@sarahmarsh-collings4 ай бұрын
Wow, great footage, Graham! What a stunning city we live in (or near!)
@GrahamBakerGBP4 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks, Sarah! 🙏🏽 Agreed London has a lot to offer. Although it's not always easy to find safe and legal places to fly the drone! 😁
@Playstation-Trains235 ай бұрын
I thought it's illegal to fly drones in London? How come your allowed?
@GrahamBakerGBP5 ай бұрын
It's not illegal to fly drones in London. However, there are lots of FRV-restricted flight zones where you would need special permissions to fly. It's a matter of knowing where you can safely take off/land and fly without breaching any permanent or temporary air restrictions or permissions. So, as long as carry out specific checks and permissions to ensure you're not entering one of those zones and always follow CAA UAS Guidelines lawfully, there are places you can fly a drone safely.
@davidbreaker81402 жыл бұрын
An awesome Testimonial!
@GrahamBakerGBP2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying, David. As I say (and Janice says too) it's not just about taking a few shots and handing them over. Its about investing time into the clients business so I understand what they need to reach their audience and how I can support them. 😊
@ndhproductions15353 жыл бұрын
I definitely need to get some headshots done with you Graham!
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nikita! thanks for commenting and I of course would love to work with you!
@samahealthiermind86953 жыл бұрын
Great Testimonial!
@ProudBusinessProductions3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more with this. Graham helped me feel so relaxed that it helped my personality shine through (I think that's a good thing but it depends on who you ask).
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Cheers David! A great personality will always shine through mate - Hope you're well?
@ProudBusinessProductions3 жыл бұрын
Yeah not bad thanks, things are starting to pick up now. Just in the process of rebranding my channel.
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I noticed @@ProudBusinessProductions It did throw me for a second, but recognised the logo! I'm doing something similar myself but for my website and social media too 😊
@ProudBusinessProductions3 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP It's an ongoing process. Next up it's a new logo and channel art
@ProudBusinessProductions3 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP When do you think your rebranding will go live?
@gaming8179-m7q3 жыл бұрын
Hi. This vid is so full of knowledge. I have been trying to research for a video like yours that really teaches the ideas in this video. 🧑🏻⚕️ 👏Your lesson is like the channel from Dr Ethan. His explanations are really knowledgable and he actually helped me on my diet. He is the helpful medical student in Nottingham and he explains health symptoms and mental health. Go check his YT out and give the health enthusiast a like over here! ➡️ #DrEthanKZbin
@samahealthiermind86953 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love doing these for clients!
@PinkSpagEastKent3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Fabulous property and fantastic photography.
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Agreed such a great place - I can just see myself in the summer sitting in the hot tub! haha!
@ThatsWhatWeCallTheGoodLife3 жыл бұрын
Great video! A 360 video tour is a fantastic idea.
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Who knows one day we can create one of your gardening projects 😉
@aerialimagingsoutheast97253 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done!
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Can't wait for when we can do a joint project!
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
💯
@samahealthiermind86953 жыл бұрын
Very clever!
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@debbiecommo77553 жыл бұрын
Best travel advisor ever! Loved this podcast, so informative!
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments - I totally agree with you too! So knowledgable!
@julem81433 жыл бұрын
Your video was informative. I've been trying to research for KZbin video that really educates the stuff in this video.Your vid totally is like the videos of Dr Ethan. Dr Ethan's videos are insightful and he actually helped me on my diet. You should check out his YT out and give the doc a like! 👉 #DrEthanEducation
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you for your comments I really appreciate it. as we say in the video if only one person watches it and finds some benefit that it's been worth making and publishing - Thanks again
@adelle_smart_sassy_strong3 жыл бұрын
A really great interview - it was nice to get to know more about Sarah and her purpose...
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! I so enjoy learning more about the person behind the business. Very much about putting them in front of their brand! 😊
@TonyDzines3 жыл бұрын
Great podcast guys thanks for the shout out
@GrahamBakerGBP3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Tony! Great job on the website!
@trevelhenry4 жыл бұрын
Great show, great content 👍
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks Trevel! We will have to get you on for a future episode! 😉
@trevelhenry4 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP 👍 my suit is packed and ready 😀
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
@@trevelhenry perfect 👌
@susanneearl91304 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you!! 😊
@vueittraining4 жыл бұрын
Lovely talking to you Graham. Thanks for inviting me to come along on your podcast .
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you Helen! It was a lot of fun and great to learn more about what you do and the support and training you provide with Office 365! Catch up soon!
@davidbreaker81404 жыл бұрын
Another great KZbin Podcast Graham. Really enjoyed this one. Would happily listen to both you and Rae speak for many hours more!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! I think we could have talked for many more hours too. It was fascinating! 😊
@RadiantAngelEnergy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Graham for having me on as a guest, it was a fun and wonderful conversation that I really enjoyed x
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! It was really enjoyable and great to learn more about what you do. I loved the card reading... It was spot-on for what my mindset is all about at the moment
@RadiantAngelEnergy4 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP Thank you, always love that card readings are spot on x
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
@@RadiantAngelEnergy It certainly was. In many ways too
@mariachumas-baker59274 жыл бұрын
Great podcast Graham. Jen is great and I have worked with her.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant & thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it. Jen is lovely and has a great 'purpose' about her - which is why she was on the podcast 😁
@BLITSolutions20144 жыл бұрын
Excellent podcast with great content, well done James and Graham
@InnerAnthem4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, BL IT Solutions. Glad you enjoyed it
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ben. It seems to have gone down very well! Lot of takeaways from it!
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
Second sentence from James and it's instantly a golden nugget piece of advice.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave. Indeed there's a lot of content in this - great advice and attitude towards personal development - I really enjoyed chatting with him!
@InnerAnthem4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Proud Business Productions. It's something I have to keep working on myself!
@InnerAnthem4 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP Thank you so much. It was a great experience to speak with you
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
@@InnerAnthem and thank you! Really enjoyable chat and a lot of value! The feedback so far has been great!
@InnerAnthem4 жыл бұрын
@@GrahamBakerGBP That's great to hear!
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
Wow, when Chris said he went off the rails 6 years ago it really surprised me. He seems so together that I thought it would be a much longer time ago.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
I know right!? Such a charismatic person and been through a crazy time - He sometimes comes across as being crazy (in the fun sense!) yet he's also so perceptive and has a great report. He could probably have his own podcast! Although, (by his own admission so I'm sure he won't mind me saying...) his guests wouldn't get a word in either!! 🤣 He's a top bloke!
@wolfmanfitness24884 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day I’ll go into more detail... it’ll only surprise you more! 😉🐺
@wolfmanfitness24884 жыл бұрын
And I really don’t mind Graham... it took this podcast to realise ‘HOW’ much I can talk! 😂🙈
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
@@wolfmanfitness2488 In a way I'm not surprised that I would be even more surprised! haha
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
@@wolfmanfitness2488 🙄 Really... Do you think!? 😁🤣 You should have seen the amount I had to cut out! haha (kidding!)
@TonyDzines4 жыл бұрын
Nice video guys
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony 😊 appreciate you saying!
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham, I really enjoyed this interview. You create a very relaxed atmosphere.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Ah, brilliant! You were excellent mate - Really enjoyed it and as I say in the video I think we could have talked for hours more!!
@paulwoodger96424 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I absolutely loved this! Well done Graham and well done Ben!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks. Paul - I really appreciate your kind words! I sure Ben does too - Truly inspirational story considering how easy it is for may to just give up, yet Ben is always striving forward with purpose to better himself and to serve his clients to the best of his ability.
@brianwakefield20894 жыл бұрын
Excellent story, really enjoyed it. I've known Ben for 8 or 9 years, watching his development as a business and as a person over that time has been awesome. I'm honoured he feels I've played a part in that, big well done to you both, a very worthwhile watch.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very kind words. Ben is an inspiration his business has continued to thrive, even during the pandemic, because he has a purpose and believes in supporting the business community and networking.
@BLITSolutions20144 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian, glad to be part of a great network of people
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview. Ben's story is so interesting.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! He's quite the inspiration when you learn how much he's done to make his business a success!
@BLITSolutions20144 жыл бұрын
Thank you David glad you enjoyed it
@strongmen55274 жыл бұрын
Good Effort Graham! Another Quality Video!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Cheer's guys!
@TonyDzines4 жыл бұрын
cool challenge, I'm gonna try this the next few days!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Have fun! Be sure to post your results!
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
Wait, I just heard my name 12:00
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
😂
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
Great interview Graham, really looking forward to the Social Media Gym tomorrow.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! Yeah, I think it will be fun!
@davidbreaker81404 жыл бұрын
It was such a pleasure to do this Graham Baker. You are a natural interviewer and so grateful for the highlight. It was great to talk about the importance of taking control of your life and focusing on your health and wellbeing. It means a lot to me to now support others to do this. Great work Graham!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome David - It was an absolute pleasure chatting with you and thank you for your kind words too!😃
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
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@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to get Jerry in front of camera for ages, well done
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Haha, Cheers - He's such a character - It was like our conversation though. Making sure nice and relaxed before I even started recording.
@woht-worldofharrystube59874 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Woht! x
@ProudBusinessProductions4 жыл бұрын
What a great interview, keep up the good work Graham
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thank's David. This one was quite a special one for me. Shame some of the sound wasn't great in parts but it was all I had to work with - Hope to do a follow up with them in the future.
@sambaker89334 жыл бұрын
good dad
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
THank you!!
@strongmen55274 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thank you for doing this!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Anything I can do to help spread the word!
@sambaker89334 жыл бұрын
good dad
@stanleyjjcross20313 жыл бұрын
yo dad
@davidbreaker81404 жыл бұрын
An amazing interview and podcast Graham Baker. Was lovely to hear your involvement with the charity and the people behind it. The support and difference they are making to support people with mental health and bereavement are amazing. Keep it up!
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment and show your support - Thank you!
@laurakennard19714 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video Graham ! What a first year of racing for Alex and amazing how far he has come so fast since he began.
@GrahamBakerGBP4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura! indeed quite the journey! Looking forward to when he can race for real again!