Additional tip - if you're someplace with little or no shade (desert), take a backpacking umbrella. They are reflective silver on the outside (top) and black on the inside (bottom). It refelcts a lot of sun and gives you enough portable shade for your entire upper body, and when you want to take a break, setting it down pointed toward the sun will give you a small patch of shade.
As a skin cancer survivor, these are fantastic tips!! I would add that any spf clothing should be at least spf50 and certified by the skin cancer foundation, as well as sun screen should bear the foundation seal :)
Great advice. I've lived outside Yosemite for over 40 years. 100⁰ days are common for weeks on end. Like you doing things in the rain up there, we do things in the heat. Start early, end early and hydrate hydrate hydrate! Long sleeves are the best in those hot days.
Nice video. I've learned some tips the hard way and it's good to share to lessen hikers misery. Baseball caps don't shade your ears, neck or sides of your face in front of your ears. A wide brimmed hat made of nylon is my daily wear. I've worn a heavy weight polyester shirt and walked into the shade of a building and got chills. It was about 95 degrees. Now I wear a 3x long sleeved polyester shirt and I'm much cooler and my arms don't get cooked. An umbrella makes for a shady walk and it can cover part of your pack in a rain storm. An umbrella is better in a rain storm also. You can carry your day pack on one shoulder to keep your back drier. Try reading ray jardins beyond backpacking for more tips. Tums are great to get calcium and relieve cramps or prevent them.
Miranda hinted at it but the BEST protection for your skin from the sun (aside from just staying inside) is COVERAGE. Use sun screen only if you can't cover up or don't want to for whatever reason. More skin coverage also helps prevent bug bites and other little scratches as a nice side effect.
Thank you for talking about electrolytes and the need for salty snacks. A condition called hyponatraemia (which is a dilution of blood after drinking an over abundance of water) can actually kill you a lot faster than dehydration. So, it’s important to have a good balance. Also, while I usually tend to wear moisture wicking clothes, when I hiked the Grand Canyon the trekking company I went with suggested wearing cotton in extreme heat. Their reasoning was that wet clothes would keep you cooler. It would look and feel gross, but I can understand their logic. Anyway, just my two cents. Thanks again for talking about this important subject.
Be careful with salt tabs. I did a 4 day through hike and "oversalted". Ended up in ER 4 days after through hike due to not taking in enough water to offset the salt tabs. Lesson learned.
They usually come with recomendations for amount and dilution (if not, this is a huge red light, find another brand!) Plus: always better to dilute too much. And always have plain water in one bottle, and electrolytes in another. That way if you meed to quench a big thirst, you reach for water (your brain knows when to stop drinking water, but it doesnt account for electrolytes or sugar in it so drinking anyting other tha water would mess up your balance ).
Living in Texas sometimes thinking I've had alot of water isn't necessarily right. I don't eat store bought dehydrated meals, so didn't get much salt from my homemade meals. Mistakes made, lessons learned.
Handy tip; you can get empty lipbalm tubes, and fill them with your various balms. One for sunscreen stick, one for body butter, etc. Reduces weight but is still convenient. Plus refillable.
Do long-distance outdoor projects months in a row. Good tips. But here another one: when very hot start singing, it cools off. But when very cold also sing and become warm. Seems strange but works very good. Just a simple trick nobody talks about. But always like to try things out and works very good.
Worth saying that folks really shouldn’t have been outside in the recent PNW heat wave, but these are great tips for temps in the 80s and 90s. I’ll be looking up that cooling tie!
Yeah I never do a strenuous hike over 80 F, but I’m from the northeast. To me going out in 90 or better is dangerous but I’m also told lack of humidity in West is a consideration
I think it's interesting how, being from Texas, is good chunk of this video is basically just what I do hiking every weekend. So glad yall made it through the heat wave!
I bought an NRS hoodie ( long sleeve) from REI ( I live in Tempe AZ / temperatures get in the high 100’s ) best purchase I have ever made for sun protection in high heat ! Add hiking umbrella and hiking sandals ( with lots of electrolyte water ) keep to the shade when possible , The deserts are survivable. Hike early morning , or late night after the ground cools. Soak a Marino wool buff to cool your neck, head ,wrist .
Thank you so much for this video! I’m learning so much about backpacking from you BUT I live in Texas so it is warm at least 80% of the year 😅 I needed these tips/reminders as I start camping and backpacking in the Texas Hill Country :)
Also good ideas for people who have jobs working outdoors in the heat. I live in the south and a portion of my job duties takes me outdoors doing physical work, often in hot and humid weather.
2 items I found to work incredibly well in the hot weather is a Shamogh a amazing multiuse item and even a umbrella .both cost very little and work incredibly well to keep you not comfortable
I bought a super lightweight cotton overshirt from a thrift store it was quick drying NVR felt wet for long when hiking even with sweat it dried fast (10min in sun from jumping in lake to fully dry)... I wore it on the La cloche trail in Ontario it was amazing especially in the high humidity and heat we had on our hike would wear again but it was the thinnest most pliable cotton button up I have ever found.
Also don't underestimate the power of snow! If you're hiking on snow on a hot day you can burn pretty quickly and the snow is bright from the reflection. Ps. Love these tips videos!
Hi Victoria! It's a Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell from a few years back. I also love the Patagonia Houdini! - Miranda MH Kor Preshell: www.mountainhardwear.com/p/womens-kor-preshell-hoody-1828391.html?dwvar_1828391_color=558&pos=1 Patagonia Houdini: www.rei.com/product/144128/patagonia-houdini-jacket-womens
With the new climate normal in California, and a few issues with just electrolytes, salt tabs have made a HUGE difference for me. I won’t leave home without them.
I prefer to hike in Magellan (cheaper option) or Colombia (boujee option) button down, long sleeve fishing shirts. They have mesh panels with the shirt fabric having vents in them, and when you take your pack off and the wind goes in the vent, it is D I V I N E feeling. They're also normally rated to UPF 50, which is killer to have when there just isn't any shade. And the ability to roll sleeves up and down is really nice for chilly mornings or bug filled evenings, with yet another bonus of drying pretty quickly if you're a very heavy sweater like I am. I also like electrolyte gels because they can be eaten/slurped on the go, and the SIS ones don't need water, though they do kind of taste a little weird at first. I also take packets of oral rehydration salts with me in the event that someone gets heat exhaustion and really dehydrated, based on a bad experience I had one time during a very early, very dry season. Though I really like nuun because it's electrolytes, but also puts some flavor in your fluids, which just makes your rest stop that much more enjoyable. My favorite electrolyte drink is still Pocari Sweat, which I desperately wish REI carried so I could get away from only having Amazon to source it. I also tend to be a little careful with food in very hot weather because I know my body does not like food when I'm very hot and not well hydrated, which aggravates attempts to eat and get salts in my system, which is why I carry extra electrolyte supplements. It's important and supremely helpful to know your body and how it reacts to conditions, so it pays huge to be careful with new stuff.
Cotton is actually great as an upper layer when you're sweating, it holds the moisture and slowly cools by evaporation. An oxford shirt from the thrift store is a great find for hiking in hot/sunny conditions.
I live in New England and noticed that the Grand Canyon's list of ten essentials is different than what I'm used to. They recommend carrying a small spray bottle to mist your face in the heat.
I'm literally just back from a 2 day trip in some of the hottest weather we've ever seen here in Ireland. I could have done with video yesterday morning 🤣🤣
Kinda botched the part about retaining water (our electrolytes get depleted too) but I am a fan of your show. Can you do an episode in which you volunteer to do trail work and give the viewers a rundown? Thanks Miranda INW
I love Miranda's videos so much! Great job at making everything accessible & achievable. Can you please make a video on HOW to pack for backpacking? I bought a backpacking backpack & gear in the last year but I'm having trouble figuring out how to pack efficiently. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Great suggestion! I'll add this to my list. For now, check out REI's article on how to pack below. - Miranda www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/loading-backpack.html
I just did the Chelan Lakeshore Trail that was in a video a few weeks ago. 100F+ made that kinda crappy. I used a sun hoodie, and generic neck cooling towel. I was warned that the small creeks weren't flowing, so I was conserving water. But once that first 4.5 mile stretch was done, I re-wetted my hoodie and neck towel often. Also, there were a lot of water breaks at the creeks and shade breaks on the really sun exposed parts. From Prince Creek to Moore Point for the first day, I think I went through 8L of water and enough electrolytes for all that water (Liquid IV).
Glad you included electrolytes. :D Muscle cramps are NO FUN! :D Plus, there have been cases of people getting critically ill (or even dying) from drinking extreme amounts of water in high heat, and flushing out too many electrolytes resulting in brain swelling and all sorts of nasty stuff! Also, the long-sleeved (with roll up tabs) vented, wicking shirts designed for fishing, hiking etc. (such as those made by Ex Officio, REI etc.) are AWESOME, especially if slightly over-sized, as they provide your body and arms with "shade", plus the cooling from sweat evaporating from the fabric, and the breezes that can pass through the back and/or side vents etc. They are considerably cooler than a bunch of bare skin if you're in full sun! :D Outdoor concerts in the sun are one place many folks seem to think "baring skin" is the way to stay cool, but they just "cook" faster! :D Cheers! :D
I take my hat, my buff, and a square bandanna to soak in water then put on buff lay bandana over head and finally the hat to keep it in place. Coolest I have ever been.
First, and most important, we love your show, gosh darn. I like to take my buff and soak it in a brook or stream beside our Colorado trails and wrap it around my wrist. I find that it cools me down pretty well.
The sunscreen & body butter sticks... do you have to worry about them melting in the heat? I used to use products similar to the cool tie , but I've had a couple cheap ones leak the gel pellets. I've switched to a cooling towel like the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad or Mini Chilly Wrap. The mini wrap can be found for under $2 and works like the cool tie. A cooling towel and a wet buff on my head is a must for me during summer hikes as I have an issue with heat exhaustion. Also because of my issue, I try to plan my summer trips along streams so I can refresh the buff & towel as needed or splash water on me if I get too hot.
Advice from outdoorsies sought: I typically forage when I hike, so I like a close-fitting hat that doesn't get stuck in the brambles & bushes, but I definitely would like more protection than just a ball cap bill & a chin strap would be good. Any ideas?
Be careful with the salt tabs. A good electrolyte drink mix will have enough sodium in it and you won't need anything extra. I've been in EMS for 35 years in the Southwest USA and we got away from carrying salt tabs years ago due to the complications they can cause.
Surprised you did not mention making use of rivers and lake like the one behind you to help cool you body. Simply putting your feet in the water really helps. Just make sure you behave sensibly around water.
Wet is your friend in the heat. The gel bandana, a UV umbrella* and starting out with a wet shirt are what help me beat the heat.🌿 *Prefer over a sun hat because of the wide circle of shade provided. Makes a real difference.
Tip based on learning the following the hard way: body glide is great *before you develop a blister or any sort of irritation. Do not NOT use it on perforated skin or you will be ITCHY and BURNING to high heaven. I think it says this on the label but of course I didn’t read that ahead of time 😂😭 I really appreciate the comment at the beginning! For temps like we were talking during the heatwave, unless you’re in great shape you probably shouldn’t be out on a long hike. And always check the humidity too - in the northeast this will get you as bad as actual temps. Heat stroke is a really scary medical emergency, so please everyone be careful out there!!
Miranda is using a Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Hoody. We don't have any of that version in stock, but you can check out the Arc'teryx Squamish Hoodie or the Patagonia Houdini for similar ones! Arcteryx Squamish Hoodie: www.rei.com/product/165692/arcteryx-squamish-hoodie-womens Patagonia Houdini Jacket: www.rei.com/product/144128/patagonia-houdini-jacket-womens
Great video, as always! I have a question about freezing nalgenes, I use to freeze them until I had one crack on me. You mentioned freezing them upside down, does that help with preventing them from cracking? Thanks for all the helpful advice!
This is a super helpful video and very generally useful to me hiking in SoCal in any given summer (though I wish I hadn't learned about needing electrolytes the hard way!), so thank you for that. Thinking about extreme heat also has me thinking about the extreme drought in California, where even camp stoves have been banned due to the, well, extreme fire hazard. I've been contemplating moving beyond Clif bars and electrolyte chews, especially in camp to end the day, but with every form of camp stove being banned, are there other ways to get a decent meal that don't involve a flame of any kind?
Thanks for sharing! I don't really understand why the nalgene bottle has to be upside down in the fridge. Is there a scientific reason vs having it upright?
For electrolytes; the Hydrolyte tabs, powders, pre-mixed drinks, etc, saved me from heat exhaustion while working outside during this past summer's heatwave. Find what works for you and remember, salts to help absorb the water
I'm not a big fan of the gel filled cooling neck gaiters. The gel is unnecessary and not great when it goes in the landfill eventually. If you get a coolmax buff, you can wet it with your water bottle as needed, and wet coolmax works nearly as well as the gel. Even a wet cotton bandana around the neck will help a lot - people have been using that trick for centuries.
When I went to Philmont (a high adventure boy scouts ranch) they had us designate one nalgene for flavored stuff and put it in our bear bag at night, so maybe? Tbf they leaned cautious on stuff like that
I survived working in extreme heat by using the following free hack; 1. Freeze bottles of water. 2. Tie a pair of socks together at the toes. 3. Place two frozen bottles of water inside the socks. 4. Put the sock cooler around your neck. 5. Tie the loose ends together and tuck inside your shirt. 6. Will keep you cool for about two hours in extreme heat. 7. When the ice melts you have ice water at your disposal.
Miranda I enjoy your informative and lighthearted videos. I think what you said here is great. However, as a badge carrying member of the grammar police I object to the use of the word couple. It always means two, not a few.
Additional tip - if you're someplace with little or no shade (desert), take a backpacking umbrella. They are reflective silver on the outside (top) and black on the inside (bottom). It refelcts a lot of sun and gives you enough portable shade for your entire upper body, and when you want to take a break, setting it down pointed toward the sun will give you a small patch of shade.
Yay! Made my whole sunday......I now say this is my show gosh darn as a response to when the kids ask why lol
As a skin cancer survivor, these are fantastic tips!! I would add that any spf clothing should be at least spf50 and certified by the skin cancer foundation, as well as sun screen should bear the foundation seal :)
Miranda really embracing "Sun's out, guns out"
Great advice. I've lived outside Yosemite for over 40 years. 100⁰ days are common for weeks on end. Like you doing things in the rain up there, we do things in the heat. Start early, end early and hydrate hydrate hydrate! Long sleeves are the best in those hot days.
Glad you covered it. "Cotton doesn't kill, stupidity kills"...David Wescott.
Nice video. I've learned some tips the hard way and it's good to share to lessen hikers misery. Baseball caps don't shade your ears, neck or sides of your face in front of your ears. A wide brimmed hat made of nylon is my daily wear. I've worn a heavy weight polyester shirt and walked into the shade of a building and got chills. It was about 95 degrees. Now I wear a 3x long sleeved polyester shirt and I'm much cooler and my arms don't get cooked. An umbrella makes for a shady walk and it can cover part of your pack in a rain storm. An umbrella is better in a rain storm also. You can carry your day pack on one shoulder to keep your back drier. Try reading ray jardins beyond backpacking for more tips. Tums are great to get calcium and relieve cramps or prevent them.
Miranda hinted at it but the BEST protection for your skin from the sun (aside from just staying inside) is COVERAGE. Use sun screen only if you can't cover up or don't want to for whatever reason. More skin coverage also helps prevent bug bites and other little scratches as a nice side effect.
yep, agreed. I wear a long sleeve shirt with 50 UV that also has a hoodie. Works great! Wool also so doesn't stink and helps control heat.
I'm a fan of the sun hoodie. I'm rocking the Voormi river run currently. Expensive, but it's one of my favorite layers.
As someone from Hawaii, wear long sleeves. Modern sunshirts are amazing and some even have cooling technology, but no matter what cover your skin
Thank you for talking about electrolytes and the need for salty snacks. A condition called hyponatraemia (which is a dilution of blood after drinking an over abundance of water) can actually kill you a lot faster than dehydration. So, it’s important to have a good balance. Also, while I usually tend to wear moisture wicking clothes, when I hiked the Grand Canyon the trekking company I went with suggested wearing cotton in extreme heat. Their reasoning was that wet clothes would keep you cooler. It would look and feel gross, but I can understand their logic. Anyway, just my two cents. Thanks again for talking about this important subject.
Excellent advice the electrolytes are very important. Stay cool stay hydrated. Personally ill find a creek to hide in
Be careful with salt tabs. I did a 4 day through hike and "oversalted". Ended up in ER 4 days after through hike due to not taking in enough water to offset the salt tabs. Lesson learned.
They usually come with recomendations for amount and dilution (if not, this is a huge red light, find another brand!)
Plus: always better to dilute too much. And always have plain water in one bottle, and electrolytes in another. That way if you meed to quench a big thirst, you reach for water (your brain knows when to stop drinking water, but it doesnt account for electrolytes or sugar in it so drinking anyting other tha water would mess up your balance ).
Most dehydrated foods (typical for hikers) are high in sodium to begin with. So salt tabs are no necessary under most situations.
Living in Texas sometimes thinking I've had alot of water isn't necessarily right. I don't eat store bought dehydrated meals, so didn't get much salt from my homemade meals. Mistakes made, lessons learned.
Love this. So helpful. I'd love to see more about gear for staying comfortable in the heat and humidity... especially sleeping.
Handy tip; you can get empty lipbalm tubes, and fill them with your various balms. One for sunscreen stick, one for body butter, etc. Reduces weight but is still convenient. Plus refillable.
Miranda, can you do a video on some of your fave UPF clothing/brands? Thanks!
Also hike in the early morning/evening and rest in shade in the middle of the day. Or do more night hiking.
Your arms and shoulders motivate me! 😍😍💪 Thanks for the video and the inspiration!
I have to work outside here in Southern California. I use a Frogg Togg chilly mini cooling wrap.
Do long-distance outdoor projects months in a row. Good tips. But here another one: when very hot start singing, it cools off. But when very cold also sing and become warm. Seems strange but works very good. Just a simple trick nobody talks about. But always like to try things out and works very good.
Worth saying that folks really shouldn’t have been outside in the recent PNW heat wave, but these are great tips for temps in the 80s and 90s. I’ll be looking up that cooling tie!
Yeah I never do a strenuous hike over 80 F, but I’m from the northeast. To me going out in 90 or better is dangerous but I’m also told lack of humidity in West is a consideration
Great video Miranda, you would make the best teacher! Definitely going to try some of these things.
I think it's interesting how, being from Texas, is good chunk of this video is basically just what I do hiking every weekend. So glad yall made it through the heat wave!
Thank you for grouping this information into one video instead of doing the _"trendy thing"_ and breaking it up into individual 30 second clips. 👍👍
I bought an NRS hoodie ( long sleeve) from REI ( I live in Tempe AZ / temperatures get in the high 100’s ) best purchase I have ever made for sun protection in high heat ! Add hiking umbrella and hiking sandals ( with lots of electrolyte water ) keep to the shade when possible , The deserts are survivable. Hike early morning , or late night after the ground cools. Soak a Marino wool buff to cool your neck, head ,wrist .
Thank you so much for this video! I’m learning so much about backpacking from you BUT I live in Texas so it is warm at least 80% of the year 😅 I needed these tips/reminders as I start camping and backpacking in the Texas Hill Country :)
Also good ideas for people who have jobs working outdoors in the heat.
I live in the south and a portion of my job duties takes me outdoors doing physical work, often in hot and humid weather.
2 items I found to work incredibly well in the hot weather is a Shamogh a amazing multiuse item and even a umbrella .both cost very little and work incredibly well to keep you not comfortable
This tips very useful. Thanks Miranda
I bought a super lightweight cotton overshirt from a thrift store it was quick drying NVR felt wet for long when hiking even with sweat it dried fast (10min in sun from jumping in lake to fully dry)... I wore it on the La cloche trail in Ontario it was amazing especially in the high humidity and heat we had on our hike would wear again but it was the thinnest most pliable cotton button up I have ever found.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Also don't underestimate the power of snow! If you're hiking on snow on a hot day you can burn pretty quickly and the snow is bright from the reflection.
Ps. Love these tips videos!
yes you can get sunburnt even it's overcast/cloudy
Love this! What's the brand of the lightweight jacket you showed?
I want to know too!
Wal-Mart.
Hi Victoria! It's a Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell from a few years back. I also love the Patagonia Houdini! - Miranda
MH Kor Preshell: www.mountainhardwear.com/p/womens-kor-preshell-hoody-1828391.html?dwvar_1828391_color=558&pos=1
Patagonia Houdini: www.rei.com/product/144128/patagonia-houdini-jacket-womens
I literally thought she picked up a snake when she was talking about the Kafka Kooltie!! 😆
When the temp goes north of 25 C a long hike is NFW! I'll camp and swim in a mountain pond or lake is where it's at. That gives you the camp bath.
Good timing! We leave for backpacking in Yosemite tomorrow morning!
nice video with great advice, an umbrella can also be of great help in the sun.
Another great video!!! Thanks, Amanda! More, please! :)
With the new climate normal in California, and a few issues with just electrolytes, salt tabs have made a HUGE difference for me. I won’t leave home without them.
Six moon designs silver shadow hiking umbrella is my go too for shade
I prefer to hike in Magellan (cheaper option) or Colombia (boujee option) button down, long sleeve fishing shirts. They have mesh panels with the shirt fabric having vents in them, and when you take your pack off and the wind goes in the vent, it is D I V I N E feeling. They're also normally rated to UPF 50, which is killer to have when there just isn't any shade. And the ability to roll sleeves up and down is really nice for chilly mornings or bug filled evenings, with yet another bonus of drying pretty quickly if you're a very heavy sweater like I am.
I also like electrolyte gels because they can be eaten/slurped on the go, and the SIS ones don't need water, though they do kind of taste a little weird at first. I also take packets of oral rehydration salts with me in the event that someone gets heat exhaustion and really dehydrated, based on a bad experience I had one time during a very early, very dry season. Though I really like nuun because it's electrolytes, but also puts some flavor in your fluids, which just makes your rest stop that much more enjoyable. My favorite electrolyte drink is still Pocari Sweat, which I desperately wish REI carried so I could get away from only having Amazon to source it.
I also tend to be a little careful with food in very hot weather because I know my body does not like food when I'm very hot and not well hydrated, which aggravates attempts to eat and get salts in my system, which is why I carry extra electrolyte supplements. It's important and supremely helpful to know your body and how it reacts to conditions, so it pays huge to be careful with new stuff.
new tagline "this is my gunshow gosh darn"
I've found bamboo cotton to be an excellent material for hot weather
Nice Goodr sunglasses. I buy the same brand. Love em.
Cotton is actually great as an upper layer when you're sweating, it holds the moisture and slowly cools by evaporation. An oxford shirt from the thrift store is a great find for hiking in hot/sunny conditions.
I live in New England and noticed that the Grand Canyon's list of ten essentials is different than what I'm used to. They recommend carrying a small spray bottle to mist your face in the heat.
I'm literally just back from a 2 day trip in some of the hottest weather we've ever seen here in Ireland. I could have done with video yesterday morning 🤣🤣
It's been pretty bad in England too, I had to cut my hike short today as it was just too hot.
Na and K aren't just for retaining fluids. They are also essential for nerve and muscle functions.
Nuun has helped me a lot. They use dextrose instead of sucrose like other brands.
Are they salty? some of the other brands taste so salty
@@harperkirkpatrick9731 I use them and no they aren't salty.
@@robertclark8044 OH good ill have to give them a try
Lip balm with sunscreen is very important. Every time my lips get sunburned, I get cold sores!
Miranda sportin' the guns in this video, well done! ;)
Great video. Now what do we do about all the smoke from forest fires 🔥☹️
Kinda botched the part about retaining water (our electrolytes get depleted too) but I am a fan of your show. Can you do an episode in which you volunteer to do trail work and give the viewers a rundown? Thanks Miranda INW
Love this idea! Thank you! - Miranda
I love Miranda's videos so much! Great job at making everything accessible & achievable. Can you please make a video on HOW to pack for backpacking? I bought a backpacking backpack & gear in the last year but I'm having trouble figuring out how to pack efficiently. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Great suggestion! I'll add this to my list. For now, check out REI's article on how to pack below. - Miranda
www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/loading-backpack.html
I just did the Chelan Lakeshore Trail that was in a video a few weeks ago. 100F+ made that kinda crappy. I used a sun hoodie, and generic neck cooling towel. I was warned that the small creeks weren't flowing, so I was conserving water. But once that first 4.5 mile stretch was done, I re-wetted my hoodie and neck towel often. Also, there were a lot of water breaks at the creeks and shade breaks on the really sun exposed parts. From Prince Creek to Moore Point for the first day, I think I went through 8L of water and enough electrolytes for all that water (Liquid IV).
I forgot to mention that as means against dry mouth, I was sucking on sugar free ricola's
Glad you included electrolytes. :D Muscle cramps are NO FUN! :D Plus, there have been cases of people getting critically ill (or even dying) from drinking extreme amounts of water in high heat, and flushing out too many electrolytes resulting in brain swelling and all sorts of nasty stuff! Also, the long-sleeved (with roll up tabs) vented, wicking shirts designed for fishing, hiking etc. (such as those made by Ex Officio, REI etc.) are AWESOME, especially if slightly over-sized, as they provide your body and arms with "shade", plus the cooling from sweat evaporating from the fabric, and the breezes that can pass through the back and/or side vents etc. They are considerably cooler than a bunch of bare skin if you're in full sun! :D Outdoor concerts in the sun are one place many folks seem to think "baring skin" is the way to stay cool, but they just "cook" faster! :D Cheers! :D
I take my hat, my buff, and a square bandanna to soak in water then put on buff lay bandana over head and finally the hat to keep it in place. Coolest I have ever been.
First, and most important, we love your show, gosh darn. I like to take my buff and soak it in a brook or stream beside our Colorado trails and wrap it around my wrist. I find that it cools me down pretty well.
_"I like to take my bus and soak it in a brook or stream beside our Colorado trails and wrap it around my wrist."_
The Hulk?
Oh my. Edited. I meant BUFF. Not bus. Lol
The sunscreen & body butter sticks... do you have to worry about them melting in the heat?
I used to use products similar to the cool tie , but I've had a couple cheap ones leak the gel pellets. I've switched to a cooling towel like the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad or Mini Chilly Wrap. The mini wrap can be found for under $2 and works like the cool tie. A cooling towel and a wet buff on my head is a must for me during summer hikes as I have an issue with heat exhaustion. Also because of my issue, I try to plan my summer trips along streams so I can refresh the buff & towel as needed or splash water on me if I get too hot.
How about a video about bugspray? Water plus heat = bugs. Loved your video as always.
I always feel faint when the temp gets near 88°f. I’ve tried to acclimate but I can’t hike when the temps are high.
Consecutive Miranda Videos without a burp: 3!
Advice from outdoorsies sought: I typically forage when I hike, so I like a close-fitting hat that doesn't get stuck in the brambles & bushes, but I definitely would like more protection than just a ball cap bill & a chin strap would be good. Any ideas?
I really like to have one bottle of just water and one with an electrolyte drink in it. It gives me options when I'm thirsty which is nice.
Last Sunday I was hiking near chinook pass and i’ve got a light heatstroke gosh, darn!
light colors. and looser stuff i think. use your reflective thermarest as a shade umbrella in emergencies. idk
i came to youtube for a cooking video..
Be careful with the salt tabs. A good electrolyte drink mix will have enough sodium in it and you won't need anything extra. I've been in EMS for 35 years in the Southwest USA and we got away from carrying salt tabs years ago due to the complications they can cause.
What brand/style is that sun zip hoodie please?
Surprised you did not mention making use of rivers and lake like the one behind you to help cool you body. Simply putting your feet in the water really helps. Just make sure you behave sensibly around water.
Yes, it’s not your shower…..only sing if you can carry a tune. 😉
@Bill Sbac I just meant follow appropriate safety precautions around bodies of water.
Great info, nice job as always. Is that the Snoqualmie River behind you?
Wet is your friend in the heat. The gel bandana, a UV umbrella* and starting out with a wet shirt are what help me beat the heat.🌿
*Prefer over a sun hat because of the wide circle of shade provided. Makes a real difference.
Also if you canoe or kayak, a hat that can be soaked is a huge help. Just dunk your hat in the water and wear.
@Bill Sbac : Well done, pedant.
Tip based on learning the following the hard way: body glide is great *before you develop a blister or any sort of irritation. Do not NOT use it on perforated skin or you will be ITCHY and BURNING to high heaven. I think it says this on the label but of course I didn’t read that ahead of time 😂😭
I really appreciate the comment at the beginning! For temps like we were talking during the heatwave, unless you’re in great shape you probably shouldn’t be out on a long hike. And always check the humidity too - in the northeast this will get you as bad as actual temps. Heat stroke is a really scary medical emergency, so please everyone be careful out there!!
Also, don't use to much. It'll give you awkward acne by clogging your pores
What brand is the packable sun jacket? That's so cool and now I want one!
Miranda is using a Mountain Hardwear Kor Preshell Hoody. We don't have any of that version in stock, but you can check out the Arc'teryx Squamish Hoodie or the Patagonia Houdini for similar ones!
Arcteryx Squamish Hoodie: www.rei.com/product/165692/arcteryx-squamish-hoodie-womens
Patagonia Houdini Jacket: www.rei.com/product/144128/patagonia-houdini-jacket-womens
@@rei Thank you so much!
Great video, as always!
I have a question about freezing nalgenes, I use to freeze them until I had one crack on me. You mentioned freezing them upside down, does that help with preventing them from cracking?
Thanks for all the helpful advice!
This is a super helpful video and very generally useful to me hiking in SoCal in any given summer (though I wish I hadn't learned about needing electrolytes the hard way!), so thank you for that. Thinking about extreme heat also has me thinking about the extreme drought in California, where even camp stoves have been banned due to the, well, extreme fire hazard. I've been contemplating moving beyond Clif bars and electrolyte chews, especially in camp to end the day, but with every form of camp stove being banned, are there other ways to get a decent meal that don't involve a flame of any kind?
How can I prevent my shirt from sticking and riding up with my pack when I’m sweating?
Thanks for sharing! I don't really understand why the nalgene bottle has to be upside down in the fridge. Is there a scientific reason vs having it upright?
It's what's done in the winter time, too. The water freezes top/down... so you can still drink the unfrozen part.
@@aaalllen thank you!
I enjoy your information and mostly your sense of humor.
If anyone is looking for the cheap option to the Nuun tablets, Propel powder packets are around $2.50-$3.00 at a grocery store
All great tips! Another one that I personally use is Saje Peppermint Halo (essential oil) on the back of my neck. Super small and works in seconds!
For electrolytes; the Hydrolyte tabs, powders, pre-mixed drinks, etc, saved me from heat exhaustion while working outside during this past summer's heatwave.
Find what works for you and remember, salts to help absorb the water
Great tips Melissa!
I add sea salt and potassium to my water bottle when hiking especially in warmer weather!
why is cotton not a great option for hiking in heat? it stays wet longer, so it cools me better, doesn't it?
gives you awful blisters etc
I'm not a big fan of the gel filled cooling neck gaiters. The gel is unnecessary and not great when it goes in the landfill eventually. If you get a coolmax buff, you can wet it with your water bottle as needed, and wet coolmax works nearly as well as the gel. Even a wet cotton bandana around the neck will help a lot - people have been using that trick for centuries.
FYI, if you are a women of a certain age, the Kool Ties are great for hot flashes too!
Question: Can you put the Nuun tablets in a nalgene? Or will the nalgene forever retain some of the smell/flavor?
When I went to Philmont (a high adventure boy scouts ranch) they had us designate one nalgene for flavored stuff and put it in our bear bag at night, so maybe? Tbf they leaned cautious on stuff like that
Also take a dip in a water source like the one behind you.
That first clip sound made me think I was watching "Miranda in the walking dead" 👀
I survived working in extreme heat by using the following free hack;
1. Freeze bottles of water.
2. Tie a pair of socks together at the toes.
3. Place two frozen bottles of water inside the socks.
4. Put the sock cooler around your neck.
5. Tie the loose ends together and tuck inside your shirt.
6. Will keep you cool for about two hours in extreme heat.
7. When the ice melts you have ice water at your disposal.
Miranda I enjoy your informative and lighthearted videos. I think what you said here is great. However, as a badge carrying member of the grammar police I object to the use of the word couple. It always means two, not a few.
Rule number 1 is maybe just to go early and do less? My 2¢. Love your show, gosh darn.
What pants is she wearing ??
Tip from a ginger: Stay indoors and watch 4k videos of National Parks
sadly yes, I'm in the same situation. summer does not agree with us. ;-(
Yall gotta shorten the link for amandas IG because it takes you to the wrong page as is.
Cool
Oh thank goodness. About to embark on a trip where I'm expecting temps in the high 80s and low 90s which for this PNW pale girl is awful haha
You'll be prepared and that's a great start. Wishing you wonderful adventures!
While we're on the topic of stuff that comes in a stick... popsicles!
Anything over 70 F is hot!!!
@Bill Sbac I don't discriminate. Hot is hot!
@Bill Sbac it is true I don't discriminate but I do have standards (albeit low). Definitely need a heartbeat of some sort.
You been lifting weights Miranda? Looking strong! Not overly so.