Get Out! Hiking Tips for Beginners

[@sway_onthetrail]

I will never not carry an emergency shelter after the stories I've heard of people dying just off trail that would've survived if they had one. Even being the outdoors type since I was 3 and someone that has backpacked for like 20 years, I always take one. It just sits in my day hiking first aid kit, adds basically no weight or space, and I often forget it's even there. Anything can happen on trail and I would rather leave alive with an incredible story than be another statistic simply because I wasn't prepared.

[@dannmars]

Great video, day hiking is the way I go. Couple suggestions, take a picture of the map/info at the trailhead if able, people forget what they have read. Put your phone on airplane mode, saves on battery life (gps still works on it). Have a watch to manage your time. If you are 3 hours into your hike and you have 3 hours of daylight left, best be thinking about getting back to the trailhead (unless you intend to night hike). Always have a paper map and finally don’t be too proud to ask for help from fellow hikers on the trail. Most everyone is willing to help.

[@amynelson9362]

Please don't skip bringing an emergency shelter. An emergency bivy or blanket could save someone's life who is hurt and going into shock, or someone's life who is getting hypothermic, which can happen quite easily even in summer weather. Our kids each carry a bright orange two-person bivy, and we remind them at the start of a hike that if they get lost, they should get into a bivy together and wait where they are until we find them.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Great point, I work with scouts all of the time and that is something that I always pass on!

[@kscotterable]

I agree - I have been teaching friends that day hikers these modern days should always bring an emergency shelter and PLB, and should not assume they will make it back when planned or that weather conditions will remain stable or follow previous forecasts - ‘life tends to favor the prepared’, as a famous super-hero character once said

[@Learningthetruth7]

Used my emergency blanket in the Sierras when my inflatable pad failed. Put it on the ground under me. Lifesaver.

[@wandawilloughby6052]

I agree with many of the comments about an emergency shelter. The weather can quickly change and a shelter could easily save your life. I also always carry an InReach

[@KirstenBayes]

Yay! As an ordinary day hiker myself, love this! For a long time, I loved the Ten Essentials lists, and still think they are very good. But really it's about thinking: how will I avoid losing or falling off the trail; if I need to stay out longer than I expect, how I will I stay hydrated, fed, warm and dry; if I need a rescue, how will they find me. The answers vary wherever you are, but the questions are the same. Oh and definitely take sun stuff.

[@SomeoneVx]

just went on my first hike this past weekend! It was a short 1 mile hike. but hiking 1 mile is different than walking around town. I hope one day Ill be able to do a through hike in the ozarks. starting off lite is the way to go! great advice

[@banyantree8618]

Check out the trail maps and signs……and take a snap shot for later reference

[@kevinstarski1598]

Good for you to talk about also day hiking as well, especially given your name. Recently I mentioned to another youtuber, who's just on and on about backpacking as well (backcountry exposure), encouraging him to include more info that even day hikers can use, and in effect he could significantly increase his audience. I mean there's way more to being outdoors than just sleeping bags/pads/tents...and number of dayhikers has to be waaaay higher anyway.

[@maggiemyrtlebeach2701]

Another amazing video 🎉 great tips! I will add to this list - stop take a break enjoy view and surrounding, feel natural around you, don’t rush take your time. 🥾🥾🥾

[@Jedwoods]

In the UK we have 'Grough,' which is the blog for the mountain rescue/search and rescue teams around the country. At any given week you can check out stories of people getting into trouble by not taking proper navigation kit but instead relying on mobile phones. Less frequently, but still often enough to note here, you'll read stories of people getting into trouble in the hills, and having their lives saved by emergency shelters or survival bags. Please don't discount this essential kit.

[@melissaverdoni845]

i did over 8 miles on my first trip, my feet were killing me !!! had el cheapo boots where i felt every rock and root ... took me a long time to walk back to my car stopping for 5 mins every 100 feet. BUTTT i loved it !! whent and got salmon speedcross and some koka's and never looked back :) so yeah it can be a bad first experience. i was lucky it did not turn me off too much.

[@l.thegirl2581]

LOL. We were on the Florida trail and I still remember how glad I was to see the car when we got out of the woods. That shower sure felt good that night too

[@MichelleCTorresGrant]

Outstanding trip and documentation! Thank you for sharing. 👍🏼

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice tips for beginners. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful day.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Sincere thanks for sharing this most of video. You covered all the essentials. The very best to you and your girlfriend. Stay safe and healthy out there. 🤗 👋

[@johncheeseman6764]

Hi, Eric, liked the video. Living in Wyoming and I will never go out without an emergency shelter. I just picked up the mystery ranch Coulee 25 at Sierra trading post for under 100 dollars. Great pack.

[@Hellenen]

Maybe It depends where you're hiking, i heard a story of 2 women who died 100 meters from an austrian hut because they were lost and had to wait for rescue in the snow.. If they had a rescue blanket or a bivy bag they could have survived.. I always carry something like that, no matter what. This story really got to me. So maybe you'll never use the blanket and thats how it should be:) but maybe there will be a day where your life depends on it

[@JoseHernandez-jh7ht]

Good advise but should take some kind of shelter you need 3 basics, food, water, & shelter out in the wilderness next first aide kit😊

[@cleduc3079]

Love Mystery R!

[@fettuccinealraver]

Also, investing in a hand grinder will up your coffee experience significantly. Anything that has a burr grinder will get the job done. I use the 1zpresso j max at home and while car camping.

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

Great video day hiking is my favorite hiking

[@brentmiller73]

Great video, Thanks for sharing. I would add when for hiking with dogs know your state regulations. For instance, Colorado has a leash law that is simply a result of the high degree of K-9 and wildlife conflicts. In addition to the fact that many of Colorado’s is a headwater state. Thus, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and various municipalities e.g., Denver water department, boulder county and so forth. Are working hard to protect the fidelity of their water supply.

[@douglasconrad8969]

Great video- interesting day pack.

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

I stopped carrying those emergency shelters too at least in summer. Winter I pack one.

[@Dinolobe376]

let this video get many many likes !

[@LoneVanMan]

I understand that I am doing a lot of things wrong, I have no one to inform where I am going and I don't bring any navigation devices I usually just follow\use Burro trails or riverbeds. It may be dangerous but I enjoy exploring the unseen desert.

[@JP-8924]

Love your content Eric!

[@JCrozier1]

solid video. between you and Dan B, I might have to actually try this instead of just watching you explore....

[@trh1tursh0tz38]

thanks g

[@shawnr6117]

The cute and cuddly critters are the most dangerous ones, they draw you in with their adorable appearance and then WHAM straight to the jugular!! 😁

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video 👍🙂

[@OssanZangetsu]

I would assume the very first thing to do is check the weather for the day of the hike.

[@douglasconrad8969]

Watching this yet again ! Lol

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding video when's the wedding.❤

[@daniel_503]

I know allfails gets a lot of flak but I always check the comments to see if anyone has left a recent trip report. I’m always looking for recent information on trail conditions in particular. Case in point: I went on a trip this weekend and I have been to the same place recently. The trail was clear when I went the first time, but this time there was snow on the trail that I wasn’t expecting. If there was a recent trip report available I would’ve prepared differently. The high point was ~2500ft and you’re only above 2100ft or so for a short stretch. The snow level had been 3k+ recently and was 3800 feet the day we went out. Figuring out snow accumulation eludes me. Always looking for tips on this.

[@douglasconrad8969]

I love the day pack but the price??

[@isabelledrolet4297]

You mentioned what yours was, but what was Christie's backpack? Same but for women?

[@BackpackingTV]

Yes! It is the Women's 20L: www.mysteryranch.com/coulee-20-womens-pack

[@andyackerman7123]

Are we going to go over the basics of night hiking, next?

[@pootinplays]

lol what a smart ass. Or is this something some people actually do? That sounds miserable

[@clwhite1127]

Watch those interstates in Sedona. They have to be the worst in the nation! 🤣

[@SpaceCaptnFace]

theres a reason we call it allfails in colorado

[@AndrewB416]

If you're going to touch the wildlife please make sure you have someone to film it and put it on KZbin so I can laugh at the outcome. :)

[@salsa83]

How many times you going to make the same video lol?

[@chrismyers46]

Wear comfortable footwear.

[@BIKESnSKILLETS]

Just wish you weren't breathing so hard 😅

[@kennethchin9936]

Ridiculously complicated 😂

[@richardstamper51]

I just want to know how "You" got such a hot GF??

[@nebc_yukonyeti]

Always pack a Kovu! My dog is my favorite luxury item. 🥾🏔🇨🇦❤️