Check out our whole Kilimanjaro Series, 5 videos including: 2 part vlog of our trip, Training/Info Guide, What to Pack, and Q&A! And don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more! ua-cam.com/play/PLBmF7uPtI-4FPwDdJJIz7s-BDaOoXYZ8O.html
Hey, Nadine! I just returned from a successful sumit of Kilimanjaro. Your videos were the best resources for information and so accurate compared to other UA-camrs. I'm also amazed that you filmed so much during the trek. We were so exhausted and barely had time to take photos. Thank you for the content!!
I really appreciate you going over your clothes. Very helpful as I plan my hike to Kilimanjaro in a couple of years! When I hiked Mt. Fuji over a decade ago during a night hike the best advice I received was to bring an extra set of gloves because people always lose one! And sure enough, I did--with the high altitude--lightheadedness and the dark things happen!
I can definitely recommend the electrolytes. I completely lost all appetite, and hardly ate anything for the 6 days, but somehow still made it to the to the top
It's rare that I can watch a video all the way to the end but I had no problem here. Loved seeing the clips of you using and wearing the gear while on hike
35 minutes? Yay!!! Love you, love your channel and videos! Thanks for another great distraction from our current realities! I smile every time you say “bag”. I don’t want this to come across negatively, so please please don’t think I am. I get confused with the new camera angles. When it’s a side view of you talking to another camera. 🤔. Stay safe, stay healthy. Happy Earth Day 🌍 ❤️
I love these kinds of videos to inform people and prep us for these type of fun activities when traveling! Thank you for sharing all of this information, with all the details. I also appreciate when you talk about the ethical and sustainable options that we should keep in our minds when doing these types of activities (you mention these in the comments!).
@@heynadine Good point. I didn't think about that. I wonder if just holding the line up over your head with the bite valve open would allow the water to drain back into the bag... I guess I have some experimenting to do!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I has made me believe the I can do it too! My sister and I have now planed that we will do it one day because of this! Also really helpful with the videos about packing and the information video. Congratulation with the engagement! What does others do when the go to the toilet when they hike?
QUESTIONS! - As a lady, how did bathroom breaks go through out the day as you were hiking. You’ve stated in your videos about having to use the bathroom multiple times through out the hike due to how much water you’re consuming. - In your group, did you have anyone traveling alone? If so, did they have their own tent or did they have to share? Do you by any chance know what KA’s policy is on that? - Last One! Could you please please please type out the brands of ALL the clothes you bought/invested in for the trip? I would love to start stocking up now even if I’m 2 years out from my trip! haha Thank you for the AWESOME video!
Brands we used and like: Merino wool shirts/baselayers - Smartwool, Icebreaker Rain gear - Marmot, Arc'teryx, Rab (gore-tex is the best) Insulated jackets/fleeces - Patagonia, Arc'teryx Pants/shirts/clothing - Kühl, Arc'teryx, Marmot Hiking boots - Merrell, Keen As far as backpacks go, Osprey and Deuter make some of the best. There are lots of other great brands, but some of these were picked over other options because of the styles and how well they fit us. Hope this helps :)
my questions would be what did you put in your day bag other than your meds and the camera and where did you get the two liter bladder with the pipe:) Lots of love
This video gave me flashbacks to my time in the Army (US). And yes, ponchos are so handy when trekking around. The chemical suits were the warmest thing, and guys would wear them at night. Some guys even wore pantyhose.
Still very much enjoying your Kilimanjaro series. Great stuff and very informative 👍🏻🏔. Hope to get there soon. In the meantime I continue to catch up with uploading my travel vlogs from Saudi Arabia and Kenya...❤️❤️🌴
Ok I have a TRAVEL MEDS question. I travel to Europe plenty & never bring all my pharmacy bottles. I take PICS of the bottles in case issue. ** DID YOU encounter anyone checking meds for script bottles or heard of this happening?? Makes a big difference if I have to carry all them in my daypack as my plane carry on. Thanks so much:)
Thank you for making this! I was supposed to climb in May but we have to postpone for at least a year due to Covid. Seeing your videos keeps me excited!!
Jan 7-2023 Long time subscriber- just booked my Kilimanjaro summit - all thanks to you and your husband Question - I’m only bringing my iPhone - will this work on summit day for pics and videos ?? iPhone 14
@@javiervera7025 Yes, we used the same boots on summit day. I would just recommend having some really warm socks and maybe even some of those small heat packs to put in your boots or gloves depending on how warm your gear is and how cold it is on your summit climb. As for the camera, your iPhone 14 will do a perfectly good job. I would recommend bring a battery bank to make sure you have plenty of battery power when it's time to summit. On cold days and during the summit climb I would keep the phone inside my layers of clothing and in a pocket that's close to my body. Extreme cold will drain batteries very fast and may even prevent your phone from turning on. Use your body heat to keep your phone/camera batteries from dying and they will work perfectly well when you need them on the summit. Good luck!
HI Nadine, I hope this note finds you well - I am new to your page, as I was searching for info on my pending Kili climb in Aug and love your journey on Kili. And, congrats on the baby - hope all is going fantastic! Best moment of my life! That said, I am loving your packing vid, and wonder if you could help me translate. You mentioned for your shirts - Marina Will? I am just not sure what that line of gear is. And, did I notice that your puff jacket was patigonia. I like having a referece so and brands you could share that I could check out would be great for your clothing. Again, congrats! Debbie
Exciting! Which route are you climbing? Merino Wool is what I was talking about regarding the shirts. It's a great material for hiking clothes as it breathes well, regulates temperature, and it doesn't hold body odor as bad as other materials. Patagonia is a brand I love. Really good quality stuff. Arc'teryx, Icebreaker and Marmot are other brands that I'm familiar with and enjoy their stuff. There are other good brands, but those are the first ones that come to mind that I'm most familiar with. Hope this helps!
@@heynadine HI Nadine! Thanks so much for your response. I am so excited - we are taking the Lemosho Route, so it will be an 8 day climb. I am a cancer survivor and have partnered with the american cancer society to raise awareness and fundraising. That said, we are team Determination and our climb it starts the 8th! I am for sure checking the MW line out, I'll keep you posted! Thank you so much!
That sounds amazing Debbie! Incredible that you're doing it for such a good cause. Lemosho 8 day is a super good choice. It should give your group lots of time to acclimatize to the elevation. Not to mention it's very scenic and less intense than some other routes. Best of luck!
Question for the Q&A: I saw you mention the "bathroom" situation in this and another video. Can you give more detail about that "bathroom" at camp and when hiking? Was the bathroom at camp actually private/only for you two? Also, when hiking, do you take breaks where you can go pee in the woods? With so much hiking/drinking water, did you have to "go" often when hiking? Thanks!!!!
I'm hopefully going to be doing the inca trail when things are less crazy, I would assume I need this kind of stuff, just less of it as it's a much easier trail?
I was curious how you did with your batteries. I'm glad you answered that. I am actually looking into rain gear now for my use. If I had good rain gear there are a lot of outdoor things to do. I noticed you used the Marmot brand. Are you happy with that brand?
How about the tent, sleeping bag and mat? Maybe you rented it but good to know if a person bring own things to sleep. Well it is a good video to get some information. Thx.
I was meant to climb Kili last year! However during training I got into an accident and had to have emergency surgery which obviously meant I couldn’t do the climb anymore x Still very much hoping to do it in the future though !!
Hey Nadine! Thank you for this video! I hope to use it in the future. For next year, I am planning a trip to Peru. Do you have a packing guide video to Machu Picchu?
What sort of pants did you pack and how many? I'm guessing sports like pants. I suffer alot with cystitis and concerned how I would stay clean and prevent it. I really want to plan this trip for the future but that is my main concern. Hopefully I would get some antibiotics from the doctor to pack as well as cystitis sachets. Any other useful tips?
I love all these videos! My sister and I have wanted to do the hike for ages and these are so informative :) My question would be: what is one thing that you wish you knew before hiking it/one piece of advice you wish you had received?
you mentioned you also did safaris before, we are looking to do that as well in addition to stopping at Zanzibar, were these the only two bags each of you brought for the entire trip or did you bring anything additional? I am assuming you had to check the duffle as well? Also who did you book with to do the combo?
Hi! Sorry if I missed it but how many pairs of socks did you bring? and what kind of socks (ex. light hiking socks for the beginning but wool for summit, etc.? )
@@mattofstie9298 it's alright, we had the previous model and it died after 3 years. Only got it again because of dimensions. Congrats on the engagement!
I wish someone would of told me how cold it got at night on this lol . We just got back two weeks ago successfully and that was some of the coldest sleeping I’ve ever done! But would be of course warm during the day lol also how dry we got , everyone of us even with sunscreen had our lips and nose peeling after lol
@@carog7467 take warm clothes to sleep in , warmer then you think you need only the first night for us was warm and we went end of September into Oct . Something to line your cameo pack or water bottles as it will freeze on summit night along with something to eat that dosnt freeze too easy. Lots of snacks specially sweet as you mostly get salty things on the mountain a plus if it’s anything ginger . Different kinds of pain pills for headaches, I only brought ibuprofen while other girl brought something else and we swapped on days it felt like it wasn’t enough etc . Other wise slowly slowly as they preach it’s doable but the summit day is no joke specially as what goes up must come down so all the down bill after summit is hard on your knees
@@Charlotte-rr5dh thank you!! If you don’t mind me asking how was the bathroom situation while doing the hike? I paid for the toilet but I’m worried during the day :(
@@carog7467 we didn’t have to pay for toilet unless you wanted extra then what they would bring . Basically you pee on trail and hide behind a rock . It’s nice if you don’t leave your papers behind I personally use a pee cloth or put trash into a small baggie and they do collect trash at night etc . Couple of drop toilets randomly on trail but not one you’d really want to use lol but if you have day where they make lunch mid trail then they will have a bathroom as well . Will prewarn the zippers always got stuck with the dirt so any Vaseline rubbed on them helped glad I had a random small amount with me
You didn’t mention anything about blister plasters did you get any blisters and if so what did you do to help them ? ( I always get blisters if I walk long distances )
we carry them in our first aid kit, but I just brought shoes that don't give me blisters :/ mole skin is also great for blister as a preventative measure
Hey Nadine thank you so much for replying , a good pair of hiking shoes should help prevent blisters. Is mole skin a type of material used for hiking shoes ?
Ditch the hot water bottle and use the nalgene instead, also ditch the spray sunscreen and use lotion only. Use tooth tabs instead of toothpaste. lots of videos available on clothing used by climbers, lighter and less layers.
Check out our whole Kilimanjaro Series, 5 videos including: 2 part vlog of our trip, Training/Info Guide, What to Pack, and Q&A! And don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more! ua-cam.com/play/PLBmF7uPtI-4FPwDdJJIz7s-BDaOoXYZ8O.html
Great tips, thanks.
Tip for the freezing water line: blow the water back into the bladder after each time you drink.
I am Tanzanian and just summited Kilimanjaro, thank you so much for your videos, they have really helped me out
Just added climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to my bucket list thanks to your videos!
AMAZING story
@@tellyourstoryIII Did you do it? :D
Hey, Nadine! I just returned from a successful sumit of Kilimanjaro. Your videos were the best resources for information and so accurate compared to other UA-camrs. I'm also amazed that you filmed so much during the trek. We were so exhausted and barely had time to take photos. Thank you for the content!!
I really appreciate you going over your clothes. Very helpful as I plan my hike to Kilimanjaro in a couple of years! When I hiked Mt. Fuji over a decade ago during a night hike the best advice I received was to bring an extra set of gloves because people always lose one! And sure enough, I did--with the high altitude--lightheadedness and the dark things happen!
I can definitely recommend the electrolytes. I completely lost all appetite, and hardly ate anything for the 6 days, but somehow still made it to the to the top
yessss I needed this and agree with ya
It's rare that I can watch a video all the way to the end but I had no problem here. Loved seeing the clips of you using and wearing the gear while on hike
this is the most helpful video about what to pack for this kind of hike tbh
I have no intention to hike a major mountain (some chronic health issues would make that very dangerous) but I sure do love watching Nadine pack
35 minutes? Yay!!! Love you, love your channel and videos! Thanks for another great distraction from our current realities! I smile every time you say “bag”. I don’t want this to come across negatively, so please please don’t think I am. I get confused with the new camera angles. When it’s a side view of you talking to another camera. 🤔. Stay safe, stay healthy. Happy Earth Day 🌍 ❤️
Loved this series so much! Definitely giving me inspiration for post quarantine adventures! Thanks for sharing ❤️
yup i agree, exactly what i was thinking too!
I love these kinds of videos to inform people and prep us for these type of fun activities when traveling! Thank you for sharing all of this information, with all the details. I also appreciate when you talk about the ethical and sustainable options that we should keep in our minds when doing these types of activities (you mention these in the comments!).
Great gear rundown! I've would also recommended a camp light/lantern for your tent since it so much more convenient than a headlamp.
Good point!
Definitely a poncho! I had similar issues when hiking the inca trail
To keep your hydration line from freezing you can blow the water back into bladder. Also works to keep the water from getting hot during the summer.
yes but, you have 50% less oxygen, and just breathing takes alot of work, so it's quite the effort to blow back the water
@@heynadine Good point. I didn't think about that. I wonder if just holding the line up over your head with the bite valve open would allow the water to drain back into the bag... I guess I have some experimenting to do!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I has made me believe the I can do it too! My sister and I have now planed that we will do it one day because of this! Also really helpful with the videos about packing and the information video. Congratulation with the engagement! What does others do when the go to the toilet when they hike?
so happy you are enjoying all the info videos!! will answer the toilet question in the Q&A :)
This has helped me out so much!! Thank you sooo much for sharing!! Climbing Kilimanjaro next month!
I'm heading off to Kili on the Shira route in August and this was extremely helpful! Thanks so much!
Great info and suggestions! Me and my lady plan on backpacking and vlogging our journey, this helped! appreciate the efforts. take care!
How did peeing or pooping work while hiking? Just move away from the group?
Wow, that is a lot of gear for the hike up to the top! Thanks for the video. If I ever decide to climb it one day, this video will be really helpful!
Some really clever ideas!! Saved to reference later... I'd like to do the smaller mountain nearby first, and Kili in two years!
Which version of the Patagonia puff do you have? Congrats on summitting and the engagement!!
Thank you so so much for this detailed video! I'm planning to climb Kilimanjaro and this is the video I needed
Lovely video Nadie, was at Kilimanjaro last year
Great video from your fellow world explorers here in New Zealand
QUESTIONS!
- As a lady, how did bathroom breaks go through out the day as you were hiking. You’ve stated in your videos about having to use the bathroom multiple times through out the hike due to how much water you’re consuming.
- In your group, did you have anyone traveling alone? If so, did they have their own tent or did they have to share? Do you by any chance know what KA’s policy is on that?
- Last One! Could you please please please type out the brands of ALL the clothes you bought/invested in for the trip? I would love to start stocking up now even if I’m 2 years out from my trip! haha
Thank you for the AWESOME video!
Brands we used and like:
Merino wool shirts/baselayers - Smartwool, Icebreaker
Rain gear - Marmot, Arc'teryx, Rab (gore-tex is the best)
Insulated jackets/fleeces - Patagonia, Arc'teryx
Pants/shirts/clothing - Kühl, Arc'teryx, Marmot
Hiking boots - Merrell, Keen
As far as backpacks go, Osprey and Deuter make some of the best.
There are lots of other great brands, but some of these were picked over other options because of the styles and how well they fit us.
Hope this helps :)
Matt Ofstie thank you so so much!!!!
Also as a lady, I had a friend recommend a hiking skirt (kilt). Gives you a little curtain of privacy when doing your business.
Thank you for the well thought out & extensive packing video. I’d love to to hike Kilimanjaro one day!
my questions would be what did you put in your day bag other than your meds and the camera and where did you get the two liter bladder with the pipe:)
Lots of love
I've been binging all your videos and I would LOVE to see y'all do another summit! x
Thank you so much for this video. I’m climbing Kilimanjaro in August and this was very informative!
I would recommend Atlas Packs for the day pack and camera needs.
Want to climb Kilimanjaro in a few years! This is so helpful 😍
you're really welcome !
This video gave me flashbacks to my time in the Army (US). And yes, ponchos are so handy when trekking around. The chemical suits were the warmest thing, and guys would wear them at night. Some guys even wore pantyhose.
Still very much enjoying your Kilimanjaro series. Great stuff and very informative 👍🏻🏔. Hope to get there soon. In the meantime I continue to catch up with uploading my travel vlogs from Saudi Arabia and Kenya...❤️❤️🌴
Did you wear the foot warmer insoles inside your socks or just lining your shoes?
What exactly did you put in your day bag? Great video!
Great video! Did you wear trail runners or hiking boots? Waterproof?
Always wanted to do this. Not sure if i got the legs for it ;)
I love your packing videos since ever and this one is amazing! All the best for you always! Stay safe
Ok I have a TRAVEL MEDS question.
I travel to Europe plenty & never bring all my pharmacy bottles. I take PICS of the bottles in case issue.
** DID YOU encounter anyone checking meds for script bottles or heard of this happening?? Makes a big difference if I have to carry all them in my daypack as my plane carry on. Thanks so much:)
congratulations on such a huge accomplishment! As well as the Engagement!!:))
Hi, just got back from my climb. Great video. Unrelated question to the packing, what are you using to record your audio? It sounds really good
Thanks! We use a Rode VideoMic NTG and a Rode VideoMicro on our 2 cameras. I believe we used the NTG for this video and mounted it on a boom
Did you have your own liners for sleeping bags or did you just go with the flow 😁
Thank you for making this! I was supposed to climb in May but we have to postpone for at least a year due to Covid. Seeing your videos keeps me excited!!
you're welcome ...
Did anyone in your group, or other groups, recognize you on Kilimanjaro? Or other trips?
Jan 7-2023
Long time subscriber- just booked my Kilimanjaro summit - all thanks to you and your husband
Question - I’m only bringing my iPhone - will this work on summit day for pics and videos ??
iPhone 14
Last question
Summit day - did u use the same hiking boots to summit ?
@@javiervera7025 Yes, we used the same boots on summit day. I would just recommend having some really warm socks and maybe even some of those small heat packs to put in your boots or gloves depending on how warm your gear is and how cold it is on your summit climb.
As for the camera, your iPhone 14 will do a perfectly good job. I would recommend bring a battery bank to make sure you have plenty of battery power when it's time to summit. On cold days and during the summit climb I would keep the phone inside my layers of clothing and in a pocket that's close to my body. Extreme cold will drain batteries very fast and may even prevent your phone from turning on. Use your body heat to keep your phone/camera batteries from dying and they will work perfectly well when you need them on the summit.
Good luck!
@@mattofstie9298 thank you much appreciated. Love ur channel
HI Nadine, I hope this note finds you well - I am new to your page, as I was searching for info on my pending Kili climb in Aug and love your journey on Kili. And, congrats on the baby - hope all is going fantastic! Best moment of my life! That said, I am loving your packing vid, and wonder if you could help me translate. You mentioned for your shirts - Marina Will? I am just not sure what that line of gear is. And, did I notice that your puff jacket was patigonia. I like having a referece so and brands you could share that I could check out would be great for your clothing. Again, congrats! Debbie
Exciting! Which route are you climbing?
Merino Wool is what I was talking about regarding the shirts. It's a great material for hiking clothes as it breathes well, regulates temperature, and it doesn't hold body odor as bad as other materials.
Patagonia is a brand I love. Really good quality stuff. Arc'teryx, Icebreaker and Marmot are other brands that I'm familiar with and enjoy their stuff. There are other good brands, but those are the first ones that come to mind that I'm most familiar with. Hope this helps!
@@heynadine HI Nadine! Thanks so much for your response. I am so excited - we are taking the Lemosho Route, so it will be an 8 day climb. I am a cancer survivor and have partnered with the american cancer society to raise awareness and fundraising. That said, we are team Determination and our climb it starts the 8th! I am for sure checking the MW line out, I'll keep you posted! Thank you so much!
That sounds amazing Debbie! Incredible that you're doing it for such a good cause.
Lemosho 8 day is a super good choice. It should give your group lots of time to acclimatize to the elevation. Not to mention it's very scenic and less intense than some other routes.
Best of luck!
Question for the Q&A: I saw you mention the "bathroom" situation in this and another video. Can you give more detail about that "bathroom" at camp and when hiking? Was the bathroom at camp actually private/only for you two? Also, when hiking, do you take breaks where you can go pee in the woods? With so much hiking/drinking water, did you have to "go" often when hiking? Thanks!!!!
Thanks for sharing all that info that is really helpful. I hope to take the trip in Aug. 2022
I'm hopefully going to be doing the inca trail when things are less crazy, I would assume I need this kind of stuff, just less of it as it's a much easier trail?
I was curious how you did with your batteries. I'm glad you answered that. I am actually looking into rain gear now for my use. If I had good rain gear there are a lot of outdoor things to do. I noticed you used the Marmot brand. Are you happy with that brand?
Loved the video!! How big of a daypack would you recommend for kids?
How about the tent, sleeping bag and mat? Maybe you rented it but good to know if a person bring own things to sleep. Well it is a good video to get some information. Thx.
I was meant to climb Kili last year! However during training I got into an accident and had to have emergency surgery which obviously meant I couldn’t do the climb anymore x Still very much hoping to do it in the future though !!
Sorry to hear that. You will. Hope your feeling better.
Hey Nadine! Thank you for this video! I hope to use it in the future. For next year, I am planning a trip to Peru. Do you have a packing guide video to Machu Picchu?
Good helpful advice Nadine 👍
Hi 2 questions! what is the brand or where did you get your insulated vest? I see your fleece hoodie is Patagonia , where did you get it?
Do you cone fro a hot climate? I climb in the scotrish munros during the winter. Don't need anything neat that many layers
Did you pack a sleeping pad? Or do they provide one?
Hi Nadine, thank you for sharing that this video ! Our team is preparing the ascent of Kilimanjaro for 2022 :D
Yayyyyy i was waiting for a new video from you ❤ hope youre having a great day
yay! yes I am, hope you are as well!
What month did you go? Thanks for the vid x
What sort of pants did you pack and how many? I'm guessing sports like pants. I suffer alot with cystitis and concerned how I would stay clean and prevent it. I really want to plan this trip for the future but that is my main concern. Hopefully I would get some antibiotics from the doctor to pack as well as cystitis sachets. Any other useful tips?
Was there anyone in your group with asthma? Did you take headphones to listen to music on your climb?
Thank you so much 😊. Very interesting video!
Hi, what's the brand of your power bank?
What petzl lamp did you use? And what battery pack for your phone etc? 🥰
Great video guys! Thanks a ton! :)
What camera is best for me to get?I don't anything about cameras but i need one that will take great photos
Excellent video!
I love all these videos! My sister and I have wanted to do the hike for ages and these are so informative :) My question would be: what is one thing that you wish you knew before hiking it/one piece of advice you wish you had received?
you mentioned you also did safaris before, we are looking to do that as well in addition to stopping at Zanzibar, were these the only two bags each of you brought for the entire trip or did you bring anything additional? I am assuming you had to check the duffle as well? Also who did you book with to do the combo?
Hey Nadine! Which national park did you visit after the hike?
Thanks so much! What did you use for under your sleeping bag?
I'm also wondering if they had an inflatable mat. My company has for hire but it is 2kg of my luggage allowance and 2kg is precious!
Thank you for making this video
great info ........tnx for posting............
Hi! Sorry if I missed it but how many pairs of socks did you bring? and what kind of socks (ex. light hiking socks for the beginning but wool for summit, etc.? )
Four pairs of socks, twi light hiking socks, one medium, one super thick warm Alpine one.
what was your brand of sunglasses?
is it common that luggage gets lost in moshi?!
Wow!!! This is awesome
for Q&A: did you film the scratching of you scratch-off world travel map? 😉🌍
Is that a Frigidaire CFMV1645TS? Just got one of those bad boys, myself.
Actually it's a Samsung ME18H704SFS/AC. Not a bad unit, but I think the CFMV1645TS was probably the better choice.
@@mattofstie9298 it's alright, we had the previous model and it died after 3 years. Only got it again because of dimensions. Congrats on the engagement!
What lens did you bring?
What about the sleeping bag ?
which lens for the sony? going in october
What airport did you fly into?
I wish someone would of told me how cold it got at night on this lol . We just got back two weeks ago successfully and that was some of the coldest sleeping I’ve ever done! But would be of course warm during the day lol also how dry we got , everyone of us even with sunscreen had our lips and nose peeling after lol
I’m doing it in September..do you have any recommendations?
@@carog7467 take warm clothes to sleep in , warmer then you think you need only the first night for us was warm and we went end of September into Oct . Something to line your cameo pack or water bottles as it will freeze on summit night along with something to eat that dosnt freeze too easy. Lots of snacks specially sweet as you mostly get salty things on the mountain a plus if it’s anything ginger . Different kinds of pain pills for headaches, I only brought ibuprofen while other girl brought something else and we swapped on days it felt like it wasn’t enough etc . Other wise slowly slowly as they preach it’s doable but the summit day is no joke specially as what goes up must come down so all the down bill after summit is hard on your knees
@@Charlotte-rr5dh thank you!! If you don’t mind me asking how was the bathroom situation while doing the hike? I paid for the toilet but I’m worried during the day :(
@@carog7467 we didn’t have to pay for toilet unless you wanted extra then what they would bring . Basically you pee on trail and hide behind a rock . It’s nice if you don’t leave your papers behind I personally use a pee cloth or put trash into a small baggie and they do collect trash at night etc . Couple of drop toilets randomly on trail but not one you’d really want to use lol but if you have day where they make lunch mid trail then they will have a bathroom as well . Will prewarn the zippers always got stuck with the dirt so any Vaseline rubbed on them helped glad I had a random small amount with me
This video is so long, I don't have time to watch it all now, but I promise I will catch up tomorrow.
You didn’t mention anything about blister plasters did you get any blisters and if so what did you do to help them ? ( I always get blisters if I walk long distances )
we carry them in our first aid kit, but I just brought shoes that don't give me blisters :/ mole skin is also great for blister as a preventative measure
Hey Nadine thank you so much for replying , a good pair of hiking shoes should help prevent blisters. Is mole skin a type of material used for hiking shoes ?
And now you are all set for the next mountain! I'm really thirsty for some reason? :)
This is so helpful
Amazing, thank you
With which company did you travel?
Kandoo Adventures
Ditch the hot water bottle and use the nalgene instead, also ditch the spray sunscreen and use lotion only. Use tooth tabs instead of toothpaste. lots of videos available on clothing used by climbers, lighter and less layers.
Did you get phone signal/mobile data throughout the route?
Our guide got it, and some people got it intermittently. But we didn’t bother.
Love it my friend thanks for sharing like
Do they provide the food
Yes they provide all the food, but most people brought a few additional snacks to have while hiking.
There was no frame on your pack. Shouldn't the pack have a frame?