Cheers Jason 👍 Obviously there are lots of other things to consider (see description) but I just wanted to get across that there’s no correct amount, no specific calculation, just good planning, cutting out the naughty stuff and good equipment choices.
@jasonmaddison61482 жыл бұрын
@@BackpackingUK followed u for a bit now. my thoughts are like you mate. keep up good stuff.
@markatchison99742 жыл бұрын
The 48 hour prep' is a good idea if you're planning a long hike in hot weather. Better still:- Don't plan long hikes in hot weather 👍
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
😂 It’s not just hot weather though. Even when it’s 20 degrees, when you’re climbing / ascending you soon go through a lot of water.
@gavintimson59402 жыл бұрын
I went on a 25 mile hike last year. I got lost so did more miles than expected and the sun rose. I ran out of water and felt nauseous. I lay down under a tree for 30 mimutes. Luckily i wasn't far from a village so found a pub. I abandoned my target by 4 miles and took the bus too the train station. I would have had enough liquid if the heat wasn't so intense, and got lost. Always take more water than i need now.
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
I've learned the hard way too!
@r.davies27022 жыл бұрын
Good advice there. I come from a cycling background, bikepacking and long day trips. As a general rule I plan for a litre an hour, which works for me.
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Same here, with cycling you are really aware of how much you're drinking and how much you need.
@gazza18582 жыл бұрын
Another interesting video Andy , I freeze big bottle volvic with diluted orange on day walks
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks for sharing!
@IrelandRider2 жыл бұрын
That's a really good rule of thumb, 48 hours before you go away, don't drink or eat anything that'll dehydrate you and keep topping up with decent fluids and even electrolyte tabs, that will definitely make you feel good for anyone's forthcoming hike/camp. Nice review buddy 👍
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely. Us guys don't really like doing boring stuff like eating and drinking properly but when it comes to prepping before a big adventure, especially when it's hot, it's really important.
@IrelandRider2 жыл бұрын
@@BackpackingUK I totally agree 👍 👌
@ervinslens2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic topic Andy, preparation is really important.🔥👌
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
It really is, but people rarely take it seriously. Even me, I found out the hard way!
@victoria71052 жыл бұрын
Great advice to prep before hand👍
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@KristinaAdventures2 жыл бұрын
awesome video, exactly what i needed! thanks so much!
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@GemintheMud Жыл бұрын
Very useful - thank you!
@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jasonlatham1752 жыл бұрын
Sound advice they Andy, given the current heat waves were having. I took way too much on a recent camp, but it’s better to have more and not need it then have not enough and be worried to drink it too fast. ATB
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I'd rather have too much than run out. Problem is, most people run out!
@stevenrobertson66562 жыл бұрын
Great advice Sir.
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mojaslovenija99032 жыл бұрын
Here in the Alps, when "off the beaten tracks" the 4l of water is a daily minimum in the Summertime. Luckily the network of huts is dense so someone can get the water in a hut when on the marked path. I am usually with 6-8 l of water for 2 days and 10 l when more and wild camping on the high altitude. The Alps in my area are limestone... so no streams or surface water when on < high elevation...so yes as @Benji G wrote in a previous comment.
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m talking about. For hot weather, long distances or high climbs, there is no set amount. You just need to plan, take lots with you and be able to fill up and drink safely as you go.
@BradleySmellsOfBeans2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the advice m8
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍
@patoutdoors20232 жыл бұрын
Very good advice
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@patrickst-arnaud9814 Жыл бұрын
Very good video! Can you elaborate on what food does dehydrate you in general as we’re not all from the Uk and eating curry everyday?
@BackpackingUK Жыл бұрын
Mainly foods with a high salt content.
@thewiltshirewomble2 жыл бұрын
Good sound advice Andy… one thing definitely not to be without or not enough water. In the summer and especially right now i put my 3l osprey bladder in the freezer just before i go to bed prior to a hike the next morning… i leave some space in the bladder to allow for freezing, but ideally i don’t go for a full freeze and in the morning some of it has frozen up and the water is ice cold… i put in my deuter thermo bag before putting in my rucksack and that keeps it icy cold all day…. The high5 zero tabs i also use… i agree these are excellent. Cheers Andy Mark
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
I never thought about that! Great advice, thanks for sharing 👍 I probably won't put mine in the freezer but it’ll be in the fridge from now on!
@thewiltshirewomble2 жыл бұрын
🥵🥵🥶🥶💧💧👍😊
@Obi-Wan_Pierogi2 жыл бұрын
Before I begin, which mic are you wearing? Last week I attempted the Sandstone Trail. It was 30-33°C. After 20km I had finished about 2 litres of water - and not one time did we see a watersource (everything was completely dried up). Luckily we saw a hotel at 22km. I had a 1 litre bottle with a hydration bladder tube hooked to it. I had enough water, but I needed some electrolytes to go with it.
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍 I'm using the Rode Wireless Go II but still struggling when it's windy!
@stevew5852 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, I'm doing a two day Hike/ wild camp to Mam Tor and Back Tor, Lose hill this week, obviously no heat in October, as far as I know there are no water sources in the area, I'll have to haul the lot from my base Castleton. Any ideas of how many Litres please???
@tweedyoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I tend to do the exact opposite of most of this advice, but that doesn't mean it isn't good advice. 😀
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Haha I know what you mean. I see it all the time hence making the video!
@aaronbell85272 жыл бұрын
How much water should a man drink a day
@BackpackingUK2 жыл бұрын
Google comes up with all sorts of suggestions. I guess it depends on height, weight, temperature, humidity, what you're doing, etc, etc.