3 things I no longer bring on multi day hikes and what I bring instead (part 2)

[@danirving]

Extra cloths (esp socks) are essential. Can't control the weather but can prevent gangrene.

[@lizziecross8149]

I’ve been on long backpacking trips (up to two months at a time). Obviously gangrene is something to watch for, but I’ve only ever needed two pairs. One pair for day, and one pair for night. If the day pair got wet, I’d sleep with them inside my sleeping bag so that they’d be dry in the morning.

[@bmiles858]

@@lizziecross8149 2 months?? did you wash them at least?!?

[@lizziecross8149]

@@bmiles858 twice with lake water and no soap, and once with soap and the lake water in my bladder.

[@barnmaddo]

Quick drying socks are even more important though. Cotton socks just won't dry in many weather conditions.

[@domotime19]

You can’t control the weather, but you can 100% anticipate it. If there’s not going to be a cloud in site for the next few days why bring unnecessary weight?

[@theindustrialrevolution5623]

I pack at least 2 pairs of socks for every day that I'm out. I learned my lesson the hard way when I got a terrible infection and nerve damage to my feet because I spent 3 days in wet socks during my time in basic training.

[@klettersteig599]

What’s the longest you’ve gone backpacking for? Do you wear merino? 2 a day is way too much if you’re long distance backpacking, but if weight isn’t an issue, I agree, the more the better. Dry feet are very important.

[@theindustrialrevolution5623]

@@klettersteig599 Yes, I wear merino. I think I should clarify that this "2 per day" rule only goes up to day three, so I pack 6 at most. If I go out for 10 days I ofc don't pack 20 pairs of socks. But 6 is ideal when some get wet and you wear the others while they dry.

[@RealBoiJare]

I wouldn’t. 2 pairs is enough. That way you can just wash the other pair and let it dry while you hike. It seems like hikers often forget they can wash their socks/clothing lol

[@RealBoiJare]

@johnludwig8291 I think 3 pairs is probably the sweet spot if spending more than few days out there. Plus you can dry them overnight in your sleeping bag if it’s been raining a ton

[@snickeringpigeon4370]

​@@RealBoiJare That sounds like a great way to get your down sleeping bag wet (and thereby making it less insulating) and have a terrible night. Guess it might work with synthetic sleeping bags though, idk, don't use those much anymore. Still wouldn't love having a stinky wet sock in my sleeping bag... My two cents on the socks: I carry three pairs of socks (1 for sleeping, 2 for hiking). For myself I have decided that I'd rather carry the extra couple grams rather than be frustrated with how I smell and dreading putting on my clothes in the morning (even merino wool starts stinking after a few days if you sweat enough). But that's just me. I don't think there's a universal answer on how much is enough. Body odor is different for everyone and so is our sense of smell and what we perceive as comfortable :). If the extra weight is worth it to you, bring it. People have brought far more useless stuff on hikes than an extra pair of socks. Also, an extra pair allows you to wash one pair of hiking socks and dry them on your backpack while hiking in the other pair and still having a mostly clean pair for sleeping in your backpack. That's how I did it on the Camino in Spain. Never had stinky socks that way!

[@CarsonRH]

I love people who pack for things going perfectly

[@gonzarellious6102]

So do the people who get paid to rescue them.

[@steveescher1554]

​@gonzarellious6102 i think they get paid either way haha like my emt friends

[@HardSkolas]

@@gonzarellious6102SAR boys don’t get paid enough to enjoy it unfortunately

[@wellesradio]

@badtimingtommy$20 to work at McDonald’s. Not for nothing, but while it sounds crazy, $20 for an hour of your life is the going rate no matter what you’re doing. Sure, if you live in a poorer area where $20 goes a long way, it might seem like a lot, but in higher density cities, it’s not much. The minimum wage exists to meet the basic requirement for balancing a job and meeting the cost of living. It doesn’t matter how small your job is, if you’re doing it full time, you should be able to live off it.

[@MixMeister5000]

Tell me you don't hike without telling me..she's brining more than enough.

[@ehanoldaccount5893]

Change of shirt and socks are a necessity, warming and water resistant layers as well. Don’t cut corners, especially in colder climates, it can easily catch up to you

[@fettesgnu3131]

So true. A change of socks saved me from losing toes due to freezing

[@draconian_dragons6588]

If she doesn’t listen then she’ll learn we can only hope it’s not her last lesson

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

She knows what she is doing. She lives in Canada, if she was stupid, the cold would have killed her by now. She also has a lucky charm named Kira.

[@spyder027]

I learned why wet socks are a bad idea in the cold when I was skating on a lake in 10 degrees for hours with 20 mph wind. It was horrible. I couldn’t even imagine how bad it would be to get frostbite on the toes

[@1xayekim]

You bring what you need to layer. If you stick to merino wool socks/underwear you can rotate them pretty easily and safely. Ive been doing this for 15 years and never have an issue often spending 7-14 days in the woods with two pairs of socks two pairs of underwear. Baselayers, gloves, hat, jacket, pants etc. You rotate between your baselayer and your shirt. If you are running merino wool you are running a anti microbial system that as long as it gets air you are fine. I clip my socks and underwear to my pack for a few hours and its golden.

[@davidvaughn7752]

Agreed! I also have done the same... Note: The spoon can be done away with all together - I make or bring a pair of chopsticks. They are also great for flipping things on the grill, grilling small pieces of meat, great stirring-sticks, take up less room in the backpack, and super easy to clean.

[@bruh-zn8ju]

but how do you scoop things? or did you adjust what food you bring?

[@simonh6371]

Chopsticks are great and weigh next to nothing but I still take a spork too for eating stews and strirring coffee.

[@davidvaughn7752]

@@simonh6371 Yeah, about the only thing they're not great at is flippin sunny-side eggs but when I'm in deep (2+days) all of my food is dehydrated and scrapes and slurps good enough with sticks! 🤤

[@davidvaughn7752]

@@bruh-zn8ju I push and slurp the smaller food and liquid forward - no diff than an Asian style soup when out eating Chinese food. I've actually become more used to using Chopsticks than regular utensils - even at home.

[@simonh6371]

@@davidvaughn7752 If you let the base of the egg get crispy like the Koreans like them you can flip them no probs but they aren't really sunny side like that. I can eat pretty much anything at home with chopsticks so I'm gonna take some next time I go camping.

[@tylerbryanhead]

Ask any army medic their opinion on extra socks. As someone who has spent a lot of time outdoors for work as an infantryman I won't be caught dead without a few extra pairs of socks and a change of clothes in a dry bag if possible. Having stepped on a nail that went into my foot, if I didn't have an extra clean couple pairs of socks in my ruck to put on they'd have been infected. And in general not changing your socks atleast once a day while on the move is kinda disgusting and a great way to get all sorts of infections. Saving a few ounces not carrying socks is all well and good until the sole of you foot peels off, seen it happen quite a few times to soldiers. Take care of your feet when outdoors, they might be the only thing getting you out if you get in trouble.

[@prfwrx2497]

No cap. I was transiting for 48 hours without accommodations and by the end of it my feet soles were swollen, damp, and a few hours away from rubbing off into sheets. A nice shower and a night sleeping with bare feet in the breeze fixed that up.

[@LYS01010]

We usually set our fire to cook under the hammock line and dry our socks and uniform under after dinner before the fire dies out

[@tylerbryanhead]

@LYS01010 The problem is if you're outdoors there's always a very real possibility you won't have that luxury. Also, "uniform"? If you're referring to a military uniform, when the hell would you be lighting fires at night or setting up hammocks?

[@Jehty_]

But hikers are not soldiers. Obviously soldiers have different needs. A hiker can take the time to wash and dry the socks (over stove/fire). Or stay a day in the camp. Or abandon the tour if something happens. Etc, etc..

[@w8stral]

You just proved you are neither a soldier nor a hiker. No hiker takes more than 3 pairs maximum for long trips, most take no more than 2. Soldiers have to go for days at a time and do not have luxury of knowing they are stopping for the night to sleep/dry their socks in their sleeping bag or rest their feet in dry socks at night while sleeping. @@Jehty_

[@travisvanalst4698]

Extra. Socks. My time in the marines taught that no matter how heavy something is, adding an extra pair of socks can’t hurt.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Yep, I remember one time not bothring to change my socks after fording a river only to find my feet at the end of the day looking extremely pruny and being very painful. They were better the next morning after having had the chance to dry out, but in retrospect, I should have just taken out a spare pair of dry socks and changed them shortly afterwards.

[@TheKurtisjames]

Gump!

[@InternetArbiter]

tie your used socks to your pack. let the sun help clean the germs off them

[@harrisonmundschutz2654]

Gotta have a backup set of clothes… have one as your hiking outfit and keep the other clean for relaxing at the campsite. Then you still have something to wear on laundry day. Likewise, a third pair of socks serves as a backup in case one pair get inundated with sand or something making hiking impossibly difficult

[@johannesbeiser6036]

It’s nice to have but you don’t have to, I just wear wind pants and rain jacket or puffy on laundry day and don’t need sleep socks and just have one pair of socks+ outfit in general. Works for most summer mountain thru-hikes for me and many others

[@BIGmike_shoots]

As a Marine from many years ago. All I can is change them socks 😂. And take some Motrin

[@domestosteron]

"Not service related"

[@BIGmike_shoots]

@@domestosteron change your socks bud. Keep humpin

[@nativetunes1600]

800mg

[@davidcoffman9326]

Don't forget to hydrate!😂

[@therock8288]

Drink water. Take a knee. Face out . Recamo

[@aidnehelmig6647]

Bring at minimum one extra of all clothes. Found out the hard way 3 days in the backcountry with 1 tee shirt when i had a severe skin allergy from something on my shirt. Thankfully i was with someone that had an extra because it was extremely painful

[@blaise3004]

or just don't try out new clothes on multiday hikes

[@aidnehelmig6647]

@@blaise3004 it wasn't the actual shirt, wore it a ton before. I got into some plants somewhere along the way that gave me the reaction. Whatever didnt agree with me got trapped in my shirt and i had no way to wash it

[@aethulwulfvonstopphen8013]

@@aidnehelmig6647 Did you try just washing it in a creek?

[@pavel9652]

I don't get why people have to learn things the hard way. I always prefer to have extra thing or two, especially if they aren't too heavy. T-shirt, underwear, socks, light source, rain emergency poncho, extra water, a few snacks.

[@mak3960]

@@pavel9652I agree, I’d much rather have the extra weight, and be overall comfortable then stuck for whatever reason without a spare. Much rather have an extra shirt and several pairs of socks then if something happens you can actually let the clothes dry

[@corpsmitty]

Had a few soldiers learn the hard way not to sleep with socks on. If you are going to, make sure they are clean and your feet are clean and dry before going to bed.

[@graywind4326]

I will do you one better, at times I slept with my boots on in the army. Fully dressed minus field jacket. Made sure Cleaned them off well, but sleeping bags we had were so bad at the temperatures we were in that I needed the added insulation to stay warm. Looking back it probably really did not help much but at the time it seemed to work. Realize this was in 75-76 and while tons of guys had been in Vietnam none of us were campers or hikers and the part of Germany we were in can get really cold for the gear we had.

[@GonzoTehGreat]

​@@graywind4326I also often kept my boots on as a reservist, not because it was too cold, but because we'd often only get a few hours to sleep before going on patrol or sentry duty. To keep the sleeping bag relatively clean, I'd put a bin bag around my boots, which worked OK. This also made it easier to "bug out" if attacked at night.

[@Befread]

Try rolling down the bag instead of digging into it. The roll can give the bag extra support and allows you to get to the food with a smaller spork.

[@mitchellbaker2016]

I just hike naked super light weight ❤

[@marcusohlsson3130]

I don't believe you, post pics for proof!

[@mitchellbaker2016]

Challange accepted

[@mastermati773]

@@mitchellbaker2016where pics?

[@adult8207]

Just like god intended

[@weekendwarriorprospecting817]

I was going to say "leave the bra and knickers at home" 😂😂

[@rungavagairun]

Pro tip: You can save weight by cutting off the handle of your long handled spoon.

[@YTEdy]

Then it's no longer long. I think that was her point.

[@IO-zg8md]

@@YTEdy🤦‍♂️

[@ApiaryGaming]

​@@YTEdywhoosh

[@SnowingNapalm]

😢 no

[@Herr_Gamer]

Those boil in bag meals are also a lot lighter if you remove the contents of the bag

[@hdufort]

Socks take up very little space, are compressible in packing, and are lightweight.

[@SuperReznative]

For sure,and can be improvised pillows or neck back support when sleeping

[@therock8288]

Before ranger school I wore combat boots for 6 months barefoot to break my feet in

[@johnbeauvais3159]

I can’t help but abide by the 4 pair minimum rule for socks; hands, feet, neck, balls, enough socks to warm them all!

[@keingewissen5778]

Then you haven’t had a trip where every gram would make your tour extra uncomfortable.

[@andybannon7680]

What does a pair of socks weigh??

[@phobos258]

​@@keingewissen5778and it looks like you've never been on a trip you've been cold on before.

[@keingewissen5778]

@@phobos258 It’s useless to wear several socks at once, that’s not how you stay warm.

[@LeCharles07]

@@keingewissen5778 Sounds like you've never had trench foot. A few gram is irrelevant. I've done Philmont 4 times and I can tell you socks make more difference than a few grams. Trench foot will fuck you up harder than a few extra grams. If a few gram are breaking you, cut other bullshit or man the fuck up.

[@patricksimoneau7647]

The spork is paramount. Bought a nice little aluminum one when I joined the army. Used it once and bought a long one lol.

[@esesel7831]

its just such a bad idea. just take a knife and a spoon with you and chopsticks if you really need them

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

US MRE spoons are pretty good they are long enough to get to the bottom of a bag. Plus they are plastic not quite as heavy. I keep several with me

[@siania001]

What kind of pants are these? They look great! 😮

[@wasabip.1413]

Dying to know this!

[@nicksubong1700]

Flajjenraven something or another

[@chaoticsad5549]

I believe she has the: Fällräven KEB TROUSERS Women’s Regular Fit Color: Deep Forest-Laurel Green $235.00

[@kastnostones]

where can I purchase those pants

[@mrxy4254]

fjälräven keb trousers. They are super expensive and I am still not sure about them. They are comfortable but the stretch material doesnt seem durable. They are the wrong choice for walking true bushes... I was trekking in them now for like 2 months in total and the stretch material is still in good shape...

[@patrickwilliamson29]

I think it really depends on the climate and environment. I work in tropical rainforest in Asia where I often spend a week and am usually covered in mud every time I go into the field. For something like that I actually take 2 sets of day clothes and try to alternate them, while having two sets of dry clothes for when I'm at camp

[@Whisky-Boomstick]

Quick drying clothes are lifesavers

[@sfincione2000]

More people should spend time hiking. It's the best feeling in the world

[@themothman3726]

I prefer spelunking around abandoned places but is essentially the same thing and I guess you could call it hiking. A lot of places are abandoned in the middle of nowhere.

[@drinmer1]

dosn't that depend on where you live?

[@41degreesN12degreesE]

I take 3 socks: one to wear, one to sleep, and a spare in case I inevitably lose a sock. For clothes I take a set to sleep, the set I wear, and a light weight sleepwear shorts set that stays in a freezer baggie (keeps it relatively funk free) for town days post-shower while doing laundry.

[@glibbergloop]

I'm curious how you can lose a sock hiking

[@petersimpson633]

you only have one leg?

[@WendiGonerLH]

To quote Easy Company; “You need 4 (pairs of socks) MINIMUM! Feet, Hands, Neck, Balls, Extra Socks Warms ‘Em All”

[@currentfaves65]

ALWAYS bring extra socks and change them daily !!!

[@the_ultra_robot6884]

You don't need to change socks daily

[@lizziecross8149]

Not for long trips. I went backpacking for 2 months, and I had two pairs of socks. One was my day pair, and one was my sleeping pair. If my day pair got wet, I’d either sleep with them on or stick them in my sleeping bag and sleep with them.

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

Hello young lady. Many of us are interested in your pants - brand/source etc. 💝 They look phenomenal, and like they’d survive the heavy sage brush and rocks where I live. Hope you see this! Thanks a ton!🦌🏔️🌲

[@chaoticsad5549]

I believe she has the: Fällräven KEB TROUSERS Women’s Regular Fit Color: Deep Forest-Laurel Green $235.00

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

@@chaoticsad5549 Thank you so much! 🏦💰 but should last years taken well care of, barring an unfortunate event

[@mholder1324]

@@GodsSparrowSpeaks fjallraven is amazing, they have a lifetime warranty on all clothes, and an in-house tailor so that you can get whatever you buy fully tailored for free at any time.

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

@@mholder1324 Wow! Very nice to know. Thank you. Great because women have varying shapes. I prefer a looser leg but snug waist. 🕊💐

[@HalfwayHikes]

As always, the environment dictates. You might be able to get away with one pair on dry Western trails or short trips. But for wet trails or trails with long sections between town/resupply probably require at least one extra pair of socks. One pair can dry on the outside of your pack while you wear drier pair. Don’t skimp on your feet. Save weight on something else.

[@LeCharles07]

Yeah. Just because it hasn't fucked her over yet doesn't mean it won't one day. If socks are really too much extra weight maybe spend some time at the fucking gym.

[@Its.me.Kotryna_Duh]

Things j no longer bring to hiking : 1.) my phone 2.) my backpack 3.) myself Edit: tysm for the likes! Also like if u can relate

[@mgtowski395]

😁

[@buying_Time]

You forgot the likes, since they seem that important to you.

[@MaxRenke]

not carrying extra socks is WILD

[@Pwnasaur]

Well prepared and well thought out trips are the absolute best idea

[@keithl2110]

I pack a mini spork for eating. I can always cut a bag down to size👍

[@iknowyoureright8564]

So you bring scissors then? Lol 😝

[@keithl2110]

@@iknowyoureright8564 well yes actually I do carry trauma sheers in my first aid kits. I'm not a child so I can use and prefer knives though. Don't run with those scissors bud😄

[@marcomoreno6748]

So ypu cut the zipper off your bags? Wtf. And aside from that, bragging about using pocket knives and insulting others tells me you're a child.

[@Arrynek01]

I reached a point where I don't even bring sleeping layers. Quite the mental hill to get over, but once you are there... whole new world.

[@christianb8228]

The issue I have with that is I don’t want all the dirt, grime, sweat, and oils getting in and onto my quilt and sleeping pad…could just use a liner I guess, but a light weight liner and some light weight sleep clothes are about the same weight. So it comes down to preference… liner packs up smaller then the sleep clothes, but is an odd shape when stuffed in the little stuff sack and I don’t really like the idea of keeping it in my pack without the stuff sack considering I use a side entry pod for my quilt where as my sleep clothes can go into a hyperlite pod that fits perfectly into my hyper lite pack filling every bit of space. Sure there is a small weight penalty to using the pods however less effort and thought needs to go into packing my pack which I personally like. All my gear including clothing are relatively light weight therefore this system or way works for me.

[@BearsArms45]

I grew up camping and wear wool socks everyday of my life. Even in the summer. Regular people can’t wrap their heads around it. Like, at all, you’d think they were lookin at an alien even when you explain merino and all the different thicknesses and stuff. Campers on the other hand just lift up their pant leg and point like “well yeah. Obviously.”

[@user-bi2di3hf5y]

Bring more than one extra pair of socks if you’re out for multiple days, you’ll thank me and later - Army Airborne infantryman

[@LeCharles07]

Yeah 2 pair is just stupid. Just because you got away with it a few times doesn't mean you will every time.

[@phishphood423]

Ya boi out here proudly carrying a fresh pair of socks for every day. My bag might be half socks, but those freshies just hit different by day 3. Pro tip: in the summer if you want to carry fewer socks you can bring one powdered detergent sheet. A little piece of that will let you wash your socks in a ziplock bag. Hang dry on your backpack. Freshies every day!

[@geraintdearnley4464]

It is lovely isn't it to change into a fresh pair of socks, in fact I wear two to protect further. A piece of advice a teacher gave me which has served me admirably. Plus what's a couple extra pairs of socks.

[@andreww8213]

Pack a minimum 4 pairs of socks plus the ones on your feet. You don’t want trench foot; I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across someone suffering from not taking care of their feet. I’d honestly pack another pair of socks vs another can of food

[@Gator-357]

I have the same yellow spork. If I need a longer spoon, I simply attatch a stick to the end of it. I also pack three pairs of socks and underwear. One pair of socks and underwear is kept in a vacuum sealed bag for emergency use.

[@KeithOlson]

Regarding Merino wool socks. I sweat quite heavily, and so my feet can tend to smell after just a short time. However, I did an experiment once right after I bought my first pair of Merino wool socks and wore them every day doing brutal manual labour every day in the hot sun for two weeks without washing them once. By the end, they were so crusted with salt from my sweat they could stand on their own but didn't stink AT ALL, nor did my feet suffer at all, unlike when I wore regular socks. So, yes, get Merino wool socks/long underwear/etc. Your body will thank you. Cheers!

[@timmcgrath8742]

Three things I never take backpacking now 1: 500 rounds of link 2: Spare radio batteries 3: An officer.

[@DocProctor]

lmao, I always just cut the top off of the bag-meal if there isn't an in built system to tear it, turning it into a nice lil' bowl to eat from. Also, always bring extra socks, you DON'T want trenchfoot.

[@MehrunesKar]

Cool! Here what i bring on multiple day summer hiking, essential stuff: 1. Raincoat that fits in a backpack's outer pocket 2. Extra socks, 1 pair for each day 3. Tiny tent to sleep in 4. Sandals in case my boots get wet 5. Multitool 6. Simonov's Self Loading Carbine, in case of siberian bears

[@gordon926]

This is really good advice. Seriously. Thanks!

[@odinsvalkyrie7769]

How do you find the locations you’re gonna hike? Is there certain websites that are your go to that have all the info about the area & map?

[@rs-mt6kl]

I'd love to know this too!

[@cheekychappy1234]

AllTrails is a good generic, global, site to look at

[@annam.1705]

Agreed on all counts but the spork. I have the titanium spork and it has been serving me well for years

[@outdoortrials]

As someone who used to do search and rescue extra socks is a must. a change of cloths is also really important if going for any length of time. Socks though. You should be changing several times a day while hiking.

[@brakekcl]

What are your pants! I want a pair!

[@2alcole]

Fjallraven Keb trousers 😊

[@brittanyo5182]

I go off grid backpacking with my pooch as well. I have a pit bull so she’s pretty strong but I recommend getting a pack for your pup. I do no more than 10lbs but something big enough to hold all of his/her supplies like food, bowls etc. depending on what you put in there, you can even throw in some small things of yours to lessen/add to your weight. They sell ones that evenly distribute weight as not to hurt the dogs 🐾 happy exploring 🏔️

[@jeschinstad]

Cotton clothes is less than worthless. :) Great for bandager and handkerchiefs though.

[@Patpatgat]

The only person who could tell me to take a hike and I wouldn’t be mad in the least way 😂❤

[@muttlee9195]

Bamboo socks are amazing

[@flyingcolors96]

I can’t imagine only hiking with one pair of socks. On a day hike I bring like 3 pairs lol

[@greghackstaff217]

Checks out. I always bring a good rain poncho. It can make a rain poncho of course but also, ground cover to lay on, wind block, sun shade, tent, makeshift jacket, first aid evac stretcher, flotation device to cross water, cut into strips for a splint,or tourniquet, signaling flag, if brightly colored, a hammock, a sack to carry extra items and a play station 4.😅

[@jerrysneedsr1066]

I always wore two pares of socks with my boots hiking. Less blisters that way and more cushion.

[@Yurt_enthusiast7]

Hey me too! It really changed my hiking experience

[@jhsevs]

I can prove to you how merino wool is not odor resistant😂

[@KcarlMarXs]

Then you have a problem

[@Outland9000]

fuck.

[@glibbergloop]

The key word is "resistant" (not the same word as "proof")

[@Deltaconcepts]

1 pair of socks for the day = odor resistant because they are wool Umm OK. Holy Ammonia.

[@Imaginebeingmelol]

Your dog is so cute 😭😭

[@SummerAlleriaWindrunner]

What is the recommended material to wear then? Cotton shirts are the best for breathability, anything else makes me feel like I'm swimming in sweat.

[@dolcevita713]

She said no cotton

[@aidnehelmig6647]

Cotton kills. It absorbs all moisture. Outdoor clothes should be synthetic to dry faster. Hypothermia aint no joke

[@vstr4276]

Linen is better than cotton if you absolutely have to go for natural fiber but properly cut & layered synthetics are much better

[@nyxhemera6681]

There is an old saying, “cotton kills.” It might be breathable but if it gets wet it’s going to stay wet and could cause hypothermia. I used to work for a large sporting goods store and all the old people who came in would always insist on cotton because they refused to let go of their outdated way of thinking and would not adopt the new technology. A lot of people want all natural but the quick drying and moisture wicking technology in athletic clothing now is so amazing.

[@withpikachu2402]

I can't synthetic fiber because I feel I wear a plastic bag. I have few light weight cotton shirts with me always. Even if i am in town. Feels great to change into dry clothes

[@NtVince99]

I usually bring an extra sweater for the night. It does not add much weight + you can use as pillow when you don't need it

[@MuneCharbon]

girl this place looks super cute. I’ma try going hiking to a place like this 1 day 🥰🥰

[@chopperskier]

Good tips, backpacking 101! Reminds me of being on the AT back in the 90's. Pure minimalism.

[@jackcrisci2957]

Took me so long to figure only bringing extra base layers, socks, and weather specific gear. Saves so much space and weight.

[@smurface549]

I can relate to #3. I avoid bringing clothes at all to a multi-day hike.

[@_year-sb6sy]

Spare socks are a must, I wouldn't wanna risk messing my feet up if my socks get damp and dirty.

[@AlphaAurora]

For your socks, you can leave them hanging out around your belt to air and dry. Unless it rains or you go river-crossing, you'll have very nice and dry socks when you settle down.

[@ringov9856]

The Military in me just could never abandon my multiple pairs of socks when camping lol but nice to see what works for different people 👍

[@flatstheflounder2884]

Merino wool socks are the BEST! There's a place nearby that has Merino sheep, and they'll make the socks and other things with the wool right there once they shear the sheep, so I'll get it straight from the source. They're amazing all around!

[@woolengrappler]

I did a 6 day trip and only had the clothes on my back plus a pair of items for sleeping in as well as an extra pair of socks and underwear. Pants and shirts, especially if made of quick drying materials and wool can be worn over and over again, plus you can wash your day use clothes and have them dry overnight in your tent.

[@dirtyscavanger]

Extra socks are always a must have!!!

[@TookaDoubleTake]

You addressed my issues. I bring 5 sets of everything and always wear one

[@kyleheins]

Not bad. I tend to prefer knit wool socks but merino is good too. I carry a completely differnt food loadout so the ling spoon is useless in my case. Definitely use quick drying clothes. I go all wool with the occasional nylon layer (never against the skin). Washing wool in ivory soap filled water is great at making it comfortably to wear against the skin, just make sure to get decent wool, not cheap coarse stuff.

[@redg8677]

Good morning great video!

[@RangerOfTheOrder]

During my Kilimanjaro climb, what I would do was hang the previous day's base layers off my bag to let them dry and air out during the hike. Fortunately we ran into very little rain.

[@dawnriddler]

I bring extra clothes when I go on a day hike. You never know what might happen.

[@danielrollins7426]

I would say it depends on the hiking trip. If it’s just a weekend, 1 or 2 pairs of socks is fine. But I’ve done month long excursions and I’ll fill every extra inch with another pair of socks. After I get everything in my bag. All essential first aid and food and water purifying and fire starting. I’ve got an extra pocket? In goes a pair of socks in a zip lock bag with baby powder.

[@user-ot4sx4yr2j]

I took 3 pairs for a 10 day threw hike. 2 good marina wool for hiking and a regular pair for camp. I would clean the dirty pair in a creek and then hang them off my pack during the day to dry. It worked great!

[@BlackSeranna]

I use mountaineering socks - those look like what you have. They have wool that wicks the damp from the feet, and they dry fast too. I keep a pair in my suitcase for traveling to the north. No regrets!

[@Normalguy1690]

Always have wet and warm kit with you along with some foot powder and socks. I’ve woke up before shivering as my sleeping bag got compromised soaked through and soaked through my boots my extra gortex socks and foot powder saved my feet.

[@purplefyrus5370]

Usually i’d agree, however, my recent trip i had to run through a large patch of Poison Oak while avoiding a Bear so that spare clothing set came in clutch. But yeah, good tips all around

[@DavidJimenez-eh4vc]

Marines were always adamant about achange of socks

[@kevvy532]

wool socks is really smart because synthetic stuff has a lot of trouble with fire and etc

[@Smumpism]

hiking socks and camp/sleep socks was a game changer for me

[@futureforward1441]

What’s cool if you’re rich but trashy if you’re poor: backpacking

[@birphon]

when we (father and I) go hiking it would always be a couple pairs of socks and a couple extra clothing items since we never went during the summer and its only the early parts of Autumn and late parts of Spring where its dry so 9/10 it would be wet and muddy somewhere. As for cutlery i mean we carried the stainless steel ones we use at home well I mean an older set. It really doesn't change much to warrant the likes of a plastic spork or something like that. We also never carried a drink bottle or camelback because majority of the area was rivers or creek walking so we just clipped our cup to our strap

[@TheFIoridaMan]

The abilty to wash your socks and dry them too is amazing. All the dirt you get in your shoes when walking

[@colonialrebel9964]

Amen. These are rules for everyday life as well. Keep extra socks, wear layers and keep an extra long spork tucked in your....wait. Maybe not everyday use 😆

[@rockymountainangling07]

I bring 1 pair of everything(sock have to have holes) and 25 pounds of fishing gear and a inflatable boat, I also wear chockos

[@useryggfdcc]

Special forces trick: Throw wet socks on top of both shoulders to dry them.

[@Eggugat]

One tip I learned is to wear I’ll lay natural fibers as your clothes can be used as tools as well.

[@evie9239]

wish people would choose wool more often. It's SO useful and it's such an under-used resource.

[@MRKsound24]

No. One to wear. One to sleep in, and one to wash. That is key.

[@mikebond6328]

You wash while you sleep?

[@KingArtexerxes]

As I get older, my feet hurt more on walks. I tried many things and asked advice from many people and nothing worked. Then one day I tried wearing 2 pairs of socks. Inner long socks, and outer short socks. The outer pair wicked up the moisture in the inner pair helping to keep my feet drier. This worked. I can now walk longer with less pain.

[@geraintdearnley4464]

I'm a tramper, not a backpacker so maybe it's different but bringing at least an extra set of clothes and socks is a very good idea. For one thing it's nice to wear something clean, nothing wrong with walking for a few days In the same clothes, I usually wear the same set of shorts and shirt for two days at a time, however it makes a difference. Secondly in case of heavy rain an extra set of clothes is essential when you find shelter to basically keep alive. Socks are another matter entirely, I wear two pairs of socks, one over the other usually because it prevents blisters, helps keep out yhe cold and the wet and is easier ok your feet. I usually bring two or more pairs of socks than I need in case of sudden weather. It seems you've not yet been in a situation in which you might need an extra set of clothes or more socks. Don't wait until you're in that situation to learn.

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Thanks for sharing. I would still say pack the extra pair of socks. Trench foot is a thing. Plus the extra pair of socks can also be used as mittens.

[@TwoSoundsatOnce]

Long cloth poncho that's breathable can act as a sleep gear and a spare clothes for emergency. Not exactly fashionable but can be useful and cover torso and most of legs depending on how long it is. Sew tie outs on it and put a zipper on the head and you got a potential backup emergency shelter part at least. I don't know about the spork though lol

[@Hbomb-nm2fv]

Depends on how light you wanna go and how long you plan (if all goes according to plan) to be out. I’m a backpack hunter and most of my trips I pack for 8 days. My pack without food usually weighs less then 35 with food and water it’s about 50 pounds. Two spare pairs of socks plus the ones you wear are essential. I usually run one pair for a couple days then switch out and wash the dirty ones if possible, the third pair is for emergencies usually but my last hunt I needed them because I crossed a creek that was up to my knees and soaked my boots. Which brings me to my second point, an extra set of base layers is 100% necessary. Being wet, cold and naked trying to dry out beside a fire or in a tent is a miserable experience, it can also be a dangerous one if it’s cold, a spare set of base layers will infinitely improve moral when the weather turns foul and your skivvies are wet. Lastly I always pack a fleece zip up, it’s just another comfort when misery strikes. All of these usually go in their own dry bag along with some other odds and ends I want to keep dry.

[@dv8677]

If space is an issue for extra clothes, try the army roll folding bethod. It takes some time to do but works like a charm

[@frbrbrgrblgrr7777]

Squalor Core Hiking. I love it

[@Fasken2]

I take 6+ pairs of socks(since I wear 2 pairs in my boots). Change socks during hiking about every hour or so in order to always have dry socks

[@tedemez]

Greetings from Poland. 🇵🇱👍

[@RC-wz9vw]

You said no spork then pulled out a longer spork lol. I’m with you, the long is great for the freeze drieds but it’s the same tool. Also no 2nd pair of socks is weird advice as it can be crucial to have a pair to wear while another dries. Def go light on regular clothes though

[@diarm.hunter6822]

Love the fact we have the same pants. Fjällräven master race