4 Tips For Hiking In EXTREME HEAT

[@epicur3an]

Great video.. I love your first tip "mental prep!!" wow.. amazing.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

You can be in great shape and have all the highest rated gear, but you’ll derail an otherwise good trip with a defeatist mentality. Mental attitude is the best gear you have no matter what you do in life. Plus, it’s free to work on and you have it no matter where you go. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Solid Advice. Freeze some of the water bottles that are in the cooler, too. Take it easy on the salt. Unless you're sweating buckets, you won't need additional salt. Extra salt will actually dry you out faster. Drink lots of water. Wear a hat and long sleeves.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Good thinking on the frozen water bottles. Trust me. Hiking for 3+ hours in that kind of heat….you’ll sweat buckets. Look at my pack straps towards the end of the video. They’re salt crusted. Everyone is different, though. Knowing this, for me, I pack several salt packets for day hikes and salty snacks. I adjust up or down based off the weather, temperature, and past experiences. Better to have it and not need it than the other way around. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@michaelconnor1542]

Do better research. That isn't how salt and water work. It is very difficult to have too much salt. Your kidneys will remove excess. If your salt drops too far, you will have trouble sweating. Which is needed for regulating temperature.

[@irreverentrn2401]

I went out to Johnson Unit at Ray Roberts Dogwood Canyon today. It’s a shady trail since I’ve just been getting through my first experience with Covid. Planned on going slow & easy. Had a frozen litre of liquid IV. It was a beautiful heat advisory day. Ended up going faster than I wanted due to biting horseflies. Numerous breaks on benches to get my heart rate

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Sounds like a glorious day on trail! Spent some great weekends at Ray Roberts Isle du Bois during my university days. The Greenbelt Corridor is another good one to hike up that way. Thanks for watching, Irreverent RN! Gotta try a frozen isotonic on my next hike. Been doing that on my summer moto trips and it works great! Thanks for the tip! Cheers!

[@irreverentrn2401]

@@ChristopherGalletto no shade on the green belt but I love to ride my bicycle there in the winter!

[@Quid2005]

Thanks for the tips. We are sweltering on the Plains of Colorado, as well. I appreciate you presenting these tips that are, missing from so many hiking videos

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Glad you enjoyed the video! When you truly love doing something, you find ways to continue doing those things, despite the obstacles. Just passing my personal experiences along so others can enjoy their time outdoors, as well. The outdoors can be a fun, almost magical, place when you are properly prepared for the challenges it throws your way. Thanks for watching Quid2005. Stay safe out there!

[@CHRISTIANNWO]

I hiked a little over 5 miles in near 100 degree weather. I definitely was low on electrolights. I also noticed the con of having exposed forearms & legs.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

It’s brutal hiking in triple digits….a little prep goes a long way. Shorts and short sleeve shirts are great for ventilation. But, you have to use and remember to reapply sunscreen every so often. Pants and long sleeves have their drawback in that you will sweat a ton more. Subsequently, you need to drink more. But, I do feel like there’s better evaporative cooling with pants and a long sleeve shirt. Honestly, it all comes down to what YOU feel works best for you. Mix it up and see what suits you and your situation best. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@VashTS510]

Thanks for the tips, going fishing in triple digit heat this coming week. Definitely trying to avoid heat exhaustion.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Thanks for watching! We’re getting a very brief respite from triple digits here in Texas today and tomorrow. One of the weather folks called it a “cold front,” lol….high of 99F instead of the 105-109F we’ve been having. Stay safe. Stay hydrated. Take it easy. It’s supposed to be fun, after all. Cheers!

[@ConquerYou]

I did a 103 hike yesterday at high noon. Big difference on sun angle from noon to say 6pm. But i’m very used to hot weather hiking. Definitely takes working into. Not for everyone.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

It’s funny what becomes “normal temps” in which to hike. After awhile you get acclimated….to a certain degree. Perhaps “acceptable level of discomfort” might be a better description? Everyone has their limit. I find it exhilarating finding what my ALDs are. Pushing personal boundaries and such. Keep pushing yourself….but do it safely. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@loiecox5632]

Great video… what brand sun hoodie are you wearing? I’m walking the Camino d Santiago this year, so I’m going to need sun protection.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Thanks for watching, Loie! I’m wearing the Ridge Merino Men’s Solstice Lightweight Pullover Hoodie. I did a video comparing it to another sun hoodie. Check it out. I go into more details about specs and how it performs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6q0XomdqauEjrs Here’s the link for the company that sells them, as well. I don’t make any commission on this. I’m just providing for ease of use. www.ridgemerino.com/collections/merino-wool-hoodies-mens/products/mens-solstice-lightweight-pullover-hoodie?variant=40009047146605 Cheers! Best wishes on the Camino!

[@loiecox5632]

@@ChristopherGalletto Thanks buddy! I’m excited! Keep turning out your awesome videos! They are helpful to so many!

[@fairlind]

What kind of hoodie? Cotton? Poly? Microfiber?

[@ChristopherGalletto]

It’s merino wool. I use it as a year round base layer. I made a video where I compare it to my synthetic sun hoodie. Which Sun Hoodie is BETTER? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqXPaYiGh8Zpo7c Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@fairlind]

@@ChristopherGalletto Merino wool in the summer? Wow, that would have never occurred to me as an option. Thanks for the link, of course I’ll check it out.

[@cricket3151]

Where did you get those awesome pants?

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Got these from Outdoor Vitals. They have them in women’s sizes and in a shorts version, too. Great stuff! Thanks for watching!

[@Danefrak]

Great video!

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@iryna]

what’s the best PSF hoodie that’s super breezy and light but not too much of see through

[@ChristopherGalletto]

I’d recommend UPF 15+ as the minimum. Which, honestly, is about the level of simply putting on clothes, lol. In all seriousness, UPF 30+ is what I would look for and then decide how loose/close-fitting you want it to be. There are some fully synthetic and synthetic blend versions out there that can hit near 4oz. Unfortunately, most of the ones out there in that super low range are mail-order only, and they usually charge for return shipping. I’d recommend calling the manufacturer on a few and asking about how see through they are. You might find that UPF 30+ combined with a medium to dark color option is your best compromise. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@MikeBius]

I'm just wondering why you need a base layer T-shirt if your hoodie is wicking

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Haha! Good point, indeed! I typically don’t hike with both anymore. I just sweat WAYYY too much, lol. I used both for a short while through a few seasons and determined it was overkill for me personally. I’ll still bring my shirt with me so I have something dry to wear while my hoodie air dries. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@AlecCapel]

This is on my trip list, my mom grew up there. Thanks!

[@ChristopherGalletto]

It’s a really fun area. The swimming there at the beach is great post-hike! Cheers!

[@jbarres80]

What pants are those

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Those are the Men’s SATU Adventure Pants from Outdoor Vitals. Love mine! Thanks for watching! outdoorvitals.com/products/adventure-pant

[@snigwithasword1284]

Heat exhaustion feels like being drunk, and the thing about caffeine is it masks your ability to tell how drunk you already are...

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Can’t say I’ve experienced that….hiking or otherwise. Never put myself in that position where I “needed to sober-up quickly.” Hike/bike/ride/drive/live responsibly. On this subject, I personally stopped using the caffeinated Nuun during the hotter months because I found that it overstimulates my sweat glands making me SUPER itchy. I just caffeinate in the mornings now with 1-2 cups of Joe and that’s all I need. I do it more so for the warmth and brain jolt. It’s like most other things on-trail….find what works for you. Everything else is just noise. Cheers!

[@manolis1080]

Caffeine actually causes dehydration because it increases kidney faction - urination so it's best to avoid it in hot weather, otherwise you'll need to carry even more water to replenish it

[@ChristopherGalletto]

See previous response. Thanks for watching.

[@edcatt9196]

Another option is to wait until it's cooler.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

I suppose, lol. Some of us are just gluttons for punishment. Thanks for watching!

[@starflier]

Lol. Gulf coast here. If you wait until it's cooler, you get a grand total of two months to camp a year.

[@ChristopherGalletto]

For sure, lol. I feel the more variation you have in your outdoor experience the better prepared you are for future outings. The more prepared you are, the more comfortable you are. The more comfortable you are, the more apt you are to live in and enjoy the challenge of the situation rather than fret over the unknown. If you can do that, you’ll have more fun. And that’s what outdoor experiences should be….mostly! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@hanskloss1331]

"embrace the SUCK" Texas can be hot although YUMA is always HOTTER THAN HELL

[@ChristopherGalletto]

Truth!