Lessons Beginner Hikers Learn The Hard Way

00:00 Hey Y'all 00:15 Light Source 01:36 All Trail Miles Are Not The Same 03:49 Weather 05:02 Make Self Care Accessible 06:16 Sleeping Bag Temps Are Not Created Equal 07:04 Carrying Too Much 08:21 Eat Before You're Hungry, Drink Before You're Thirsty 08:59 Set Up Shelter Properly 11:45 Scope Out Water Sources Before You Go 12:29 Always Check For Ticks Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://homemadewanderlust.com/shop/ #hiking #backpacking #camping #beginners #gear * I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations. Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear). Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES: *Patreon: http://patreon.com/homemadewanderlust (You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.) *Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3 (Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.) *Buy My Book Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): https://homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide/ *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: [email protected] -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com/homemadewanderlust PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries *only*: [email protected]