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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 19:40:45 No.47738 View View Reply Original Report

Hi /out/,

These past months, I've been frequenting a lot of hiking, and I must say, I've quite enjoyed it. But, I feel like there are a lot of aspects to hiking that I need to know, but I wouldn't know where to look.

Seeing as there are probably some experienced hikers on here, what are some essentials I must know for hiking? tips? gear?

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 19:44:15 No.47749 Report

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 19:55:29 No.47792 Report

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 19:56:56 No.47795 Report

Quoted By: >>47806

>>47738
ever gone backpacking, or just day-hikes?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 19:58:41 No.47806 Report

Quoted By: >>47808 >>47814

>>47795
just day-hikes.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 19:59:26 No.47808 Report

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>>47806
The mountains in which I hike wouldn't really be suitable for really long hikes

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:00:58 No.47814 Report

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>>47806
backpacking is great, but if your area doesn't support it, then, shit. if you have transportation available, you could go to an area that does.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:01:01 No.47815 Report

Quoted By: >>47829

Dude, /out/ is not that fast, and we have the catalog. Take it easy with the bumps.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:03:29 No.47821 Report

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>>47738
I'm not sure what your asking for OP? Are you looking or essential gear? Some Do's and Dont's of the trail?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:04:40 No.47829 Report

Quoted By: >>47834 >>47838

>>47815
Will do.

>>47814
Do you stay over night when you go backpacking?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:06:09 No.47833 Report

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>>47821
Pretty much essentials everyone needs to know for hiking. Like what to do when you encounter snakes, mountain lions, or anything of the sort. And specific gear you should take, other than the obvious.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:06:16 No.47834 Report

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>>47829
yes, that's pretty much the point. stringing together multiple days of hiking.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:07:28 No.47836 Report

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>>47834
Where do you hike?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:07:48 No.47838 Report

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>>47829
You can spend as much time as you need, but generally if your not spending the night in the back country its considered day hiking. I'm bringing 30 pounds of gear with me, I want to spend at least a few days in the woods.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:09:12 No.47840 Report

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>>47836
typically the Appalachian trail.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:12:35 No.47853 Report

Quoted By: >>47906

>>47838
Yeah, well see the only mountains really available to me are like the one in the pic. Any experience in these kind of mountains? Can get really dusty when the wind picks up

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:17:06 No.47868 Report

Quoted By: >>47889 >>47922

>>47833
Some things I always made sure to do:
- ALWAYS let someone know where you're going and how long you'll be gone.
- Bring more water than you think you'll need. If your backpacking bring something to purify water. Never take water from stagnant pools.
- Bring an extra pair of socks.
- Know you environment. Bring an emergency poncho in the spring and sunscreen in the summer.
When dealing with wildlife -
- Rattlesnakes will lunge at you if you get withing half of their body length. 6 feet is usually safe enough of a distance. Circle the animal and proceed on. If you are bitten, do not attempt to suck on the wound. Rattle snakes don't always inject venom.
- If you are charged by a bear, stand your ground and make as much noise as possible. Running will only tell the bear that you are easy prey.
- Ticks usually will not burrow into your skin until 6 hours after they come into contact with you. If the tick is removed before 24 hours after being attached, you are probably safe from lime disease.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:22:54 No.47889 Report

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>>47868
Thanks for the tips. Do you think it would ever be useful to bring a knife while hiking? If so, what would you use it for?

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:24:59 No.47902 Report

Quoted By: >>47922 >>47968

Warm clothes (no cotton)/rain clothes, lighter and matches, candle for starting fires, one of those mylar blanket things, duct tape for blisters, water purification, water bottles, knife

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:25:23 No.47903 Report

Quoted By: >>48366

>>47889
I've never had to use more than a swiss army knife when backpacking. Mostly for the tweezers for ticks and the smaller knife for cutting duck tape.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:26:33 No.47906 Report

Quoted By: >>48013

>>47853
I haven't been anywhere resembling that since I was young. dust isn't exactly a problem on the easy coast. is the area bureau of land management of something?

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:27:16 No.47908 Report

Quoted By: >>47957 >>48047

Any of you guys take your dogs when hiking?

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:30:55 No.47922 Report

Quoted By: >>47930 >>47931 >>47941

>>47868
Also, let me add a few things:

- Bring some plastic bags to handle trash disposal. I have a pocket at the bottom of my bag that i use for all my trash. Remember, leave no trace.
>>47902
- As anon said here, bring some duck tape. Great blister protection, tent patching and all around multi tool.
- For more remote hikes, bring a safety whistle/ signalling mirror/anything to signal people who may be very far away. Whistles can carry sound 4 times farther than shouting can.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:33:03 No.47930 Report

Quoted By: >>47959

>>47922
Never thought about the whistle, thanks. Anything in specific for night hiking?

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:33:16 No.47931 Report

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>>47922
Yes, whistle. Knew I was forgetting to mention something.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:35:35 No.47941 Report

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Head lamp.
>>47922
Trash bags are also great for putting your clothes, tent and sleeping bag in so they don't get wet.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:37:08 No.47950 Report

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Sunglasses, especially if you're hiking in the mountains. Snow blindness is a bitch.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:38:43 No.47957 Report

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>>47908

>Any of you guys take your dogs when hiking?

no. they are a pain in the ass. only idiot hippies take their dogs hiking, and spend 5 minutes every time they encounter another hiker yelling "wait, wait, i need to put his leash on".

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:39:02 No.47959 Report

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>>47930
Flashlight as some extra batteries. Dress warmly, If you get to warm during a hike you can shed a layer. Some people prefer having there hands free, so they opt for getting a headlamps. Headlamps are great, just make sure you don't look your fellow hikers in the eyes, or you'll blind them (I do it all the time).

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:40:38 No.47968 Report

Quoted By: >>47971

>>47902
how does one use duct tape to help blisters?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:41:31 No.47971 Report

Quoted By: >>47984 >>47992

>>47968
Put a piece over the blister or potential blister area.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:46:16 No.47984 Report

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>>47971
This.
I am very prone to blisters, I usually get them above my hear and between my big toe and my 4th toe. If you're prone to getting blisters, wear some toe socks under your wool ones, they help alot. I bring a pair of flip flops, so when i get to camp i can be comfortable without having cold feet.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:47:26 No.47992 Report

Quoted By: >>48015

>>47971
just to clarify, just put it straight onto your skin? then take it off when you get back home?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:52:30 No.48008 Report

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>>47957
Not if your dog isn't a faggot. I take my dog hiking all the time and he's ahead of me most of the time and always listens to me when I call him.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:53:33 No.48013 Report

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>>47906
They're the franklin mountains

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:54:10 No.48015 Report

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>>47992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpUKcRnQaqA
In this video he uses moleskin, which is specifically for blisters. You can apply ducktape the same way.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:55:29 No.48019 Report

Quoted By: >>48029 >>48060

>>47959
What animals come out during the night? Would you say you're more likely to encounter wildlife at night or in the day?

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:58:45 No.48029 Report

Quoted By: >>48106

>>48019
I guess it depends on your area. Mountain lions would probably be your biggest threat. if you make alot of noise (stop your feet and rustle branches), you'll probably scare away most of the wildlife. Hiking with a buddy or two will keep you from getting attacked.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 20:59:51 No.48036 Report

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>>47957

>2013
>Not turning your dog into an extra bag

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 21:03:51 No.48047 Report

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>>47908

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 21:06:59 No.48060 Report

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>>48019

at night? snakes and mice and racoons. and owls, i suppose.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 21:16:59 No.48103 Report

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>>48060
I would think snakes come out during the day since they're cold-blooded

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 21:18:08 No.48106 Report

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>>48029
yeah, I heard that by standing tall, waving your arms, and yelling, it will scare off mountain lions

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 21:19:05 No.48109 Report

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>>48047
Nice, I have a German Shepherd. Still a puppy, but I've already taken him hiking a lot and he's really good at it, can't wait till he gets bigger

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 22:28:17 No.48339 Report

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>>48047
Scotland? Iceland? I'm trying to figure out where that picture is taken..

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 22:37:00 No.48366 Report

Quoted By: >>48370

>>47903
This. It also can come in handy when cutting food or a piece of string or what not.

I've never needed more than a small pocket knife, i don't get it, why so many people carry a crocodile Dundee knife-sword. It's just useless and heavy.

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Anonymous Sun 24 Mar 2013 22:39:02 No.48370 Report

Quoted By: >>48732

>>48366
Would it ever be useful to take some sort of stick or knife for protection? Or is it just better to use tactics like yelling, staying still and whatnot to avoid getting attacked by animals?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 25 Mar 2013 00:50:27 No.48732 Report

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>>48370
A stick or knife would be useless against any animal that could harm you. Bears, big cats, wolves, antlered animals, etc...

You're best bet is scaring them off.

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