How to Stay Dry on a Backpacking Trip (+What to do when it goes WRONG)

How to Stay Dry on a Backpacking Trip (+What to do when it goes WRONG)
With many long hikes under my belt i've gathered together a bunch of tip on how to stay dry on a backpacking trip. At the end of this video I also share what to do when everything goes wrong and how to manage moisture as best as possible.
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I am Paul "Pie" Ingram. I am a hiker and filmmaker from the UK that's living in Finland and hiking all over the world. Pieonthetrail is all about sharing my hiking films, reviewing gear, and sharing tips and tricks. In 2015 I Thru-Hiked the 2189-mile Appalachian Trail; in 2017, I finished the 2700-mile Continental Divide Trail (CDT). I've also hiked:
- The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal
- 400+ miles on the high routes in California's Sierra Nevada
- 400+ miles crossing Iceland from NW to S
- My current project, "seasonslostfilm," has me hiking the East Highland Way in Scotland in January and again in June.
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[@CesarValdez13]

Another great video, Pie. I wish I could have seen a video like this when I was 16 and first getting out wilderness backpacking. These tips a lot of us old head BPers take for granted, often from having learned the hard way. A few other tips I'd add would be: Always check your map and be aware of trail shelters, bridges, overhangs, ruins, abandoned buildings, etc. Anyplace that can shelter you from the wind and rain/snow. This of course also comes with experience with reading maps, so spend some time reading the map of the area you're going to hike through for a temporary bail out point. That way maybe you can find a dry spot to regroup, maybe eat and bundle up, and then plan what to do next or wait out the weather. I keep a small stuff sack made out of breathable fabric for my socks. It only weighs 5g IIRC. This isolates the stink while packed in my backpack, and when I put them in my pocket to dry, it makes it easier and less stinky too. I also throw the wet socks in this sack into my sleeping quilt at night to dry out overnight as well. Even if you're not hungry, force yourself to eat a snack if you're wet and its cold to help your body deal with keeping up its core temp. And eat a snack before bed too to help stay warmer overnight. Hope you are doing well, and happy holidays to you! :)

[@stuartsteele9984]

Don't forget to own a tent with a vent to aid the removal of condensation at the vapor level. A vent is also useful for controlling the tents' internal temperature.

[@vmorenojr]

Great content! Thanks for the tips!

[@dazbass007]

some great tips there Pie nothing worse than being cold and wet sitting in your tent rains a lot here in the UK atb daz

[@nalonabrato8900]

Thank you for the invaluable information.

[@tysonbrown249]

Great tips!

[@walkmanhike]

Great tips thank you 🙏

[@littlenicky31]

I think the last thing most people want to do when booked into a hotel after a few days out there is mess about with their kit. But no matter how tired i am i always wash and hang a full change of clothes up and air the rest of my gear. Its even been commented on when i share a room but its a PRIORITY even if im hobbling around in pain..... having a full set of clean dry clothes on trail is bliss.

[@HikingWithWhiskers]

Thanks for the tips Pie! I’m Gonna be watching this several times & sharing it with my hiking friends!!! We start the Appalachian Trail February 28, 2022 & this information is invaluable!🥾🥾⛺️

[@jchambers1191]

Came to your channel after watching your vid with Dan Becker. Excellent information here! Sub'd.

[@andrea4633]

you can also use any kind of bag as an emergency bivy inside your tent, especially the large trash compactor bags over your feet/knees can make a real difference, empty zip locks as oversocks (between sock and shoe) keep your feet warm and over your hands work as rain mittens or with a bit of cutting to size you can use them under a wet beany to keep your head warm etc etc

[@leo_714]

Don't bother, he never replies anyways

[@peterjohnson6273]

All well said. Reality speaking, not marketing.

[@pieonthetrail]

Cheers Peter

[@rebeccaedwards8262]

Amazing Video

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Thanks for the helpful hints. Happy holidays.

[@hamishdb]

Hey Pie - a really good video this with some really frank and valuable reminders / tips :). Look forward to more about Iceland - loved my trip there, even without any hiking!

[@PMarsh14]

Great video, looking forward to more content

[@LordQuiche]

Good vid thanks 🖖

[@waxler2]

NikWax Tech Wash & Tx Direct Renewal of DWR finish every year or two on outer gear will help prevent wetting out.

[@Truth-Seeker75]

Would a UL bivy resolve any condensation issues regardless of climate?

[@_Roasted_Marshmallow]

When you going for that triple crown???

[@pieonthetrail]

goooood question