I work in the heat. The big thing is actually staying hydrated even off the trail. Start a few days before and start upping your hydration game so your body is fully prepared.
Great tips! A few more: 1. Dip your sun shirt and hat in water, just like the buff. 2. Hike early in the morning and set up camp by noon; wade in a stream or swim in a lake if available. Relax in camp. 3. Use Drip Drop powder for electrolyte hydration - tasty, and equivalent to an I.V. 4. Dorky sun hat - Sun Day Afternoon makes one with a big brim and flap in the back 5. Go kayaking instead!! 🤪 Congratulations on the weight loss!
wait what?? camp by noon? theres at least 12 or so miles after noon. maybe a nap but never a camp. I've only kayaked once...I have a dream about somehow lugging a kayak into one of the sierra lakes. I can't imagine a more peaceful float. Someday
I'd love to see comments from folks who have had the experience of hiking exposed and fried and then do it year after year. Umbrella's rule baby! Can't leave home without it. I wonder if most people think its a rain umbrella
Solid tips! I personally don't care much for the drink flavor packs. To compensate I take a multivitamin and eat jerky as a snack. Works like a charm!
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The main challenge is that your body loses more water & salt that it can absorb. Cameling up and _pre-loading_ salt is a good start. I found articles on long-distance running helpful.
I have lots of issues with overheating during the summer. Even mowing my lawn can be tough. Here's what I do... Plan trips with frequent water sources Plan trips that are more in the woods with less exposure to the open sun Plan the campsite to be near water so I can wipe down or go for a dip at the end of the day. One time, I just laid down in the water until my core cooled down. Hike earlier in the morning so that you can relax at camp during the heat of the day. Wet my buff to keep the top of my head cool (tried a merino wool buff this year - it held the water better, but wasn't as cooling as the cheap buffs I have - I may try one of the cooling buffs) Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad and/or Chilly Mini across the back of my neck. Having something cool on the back of my neck is important. Get your feet wet (wear shoes that dry easily) Cooling my feet can give me an energy boost. Short hikes during the hot days (4 to 6 miles max) Since you brought it up - insects... I switched to picaridin from deet a few years ago. Great stuff. Used stuff from Off, Repel, and Sawyer. I like the aerosol spray for my clothes, gear, & shoes. I use a pump spray to spray some in my hand and rub over my skin. The lotion was good and spread well, but I find that when I sweat (and I sweat a lot) the lotion got slimy on my skin. Poison Ivy - I carry some castile soap with me, just in case I get into some. Haven't had to use it on a trip yet. I had a tiny bottle with some liquid soap in it, but I'm switching to a small piece of a bar soap. For the insect bites (and poison ivy), bring some Benadryl or other antihistamine and take some before bed. It helps relieve the itching so you can sleep better.
GB Friction Defense is a permanent part of my backpacking gear. You can also use it on your feet to prevent blisters. I have had it melt in my backpack in Saudi Arabia tho!
Early morning hikes and night hikes here in the California desert it gets hot here lots of water this weekend it will 115 at home. Stay safe on your adventures.
A follow on to your clothing tip is to get clothing that is light in color! Black, dark colors absorb the heat where white light colors will reflect the heat. Having a black shirt in the sun is like having an electric blanket around you! I spent time in the Middle East and everyone’s clothing there is mostly white, loose fitting outfits. They know a thing about the heat over there!!!
Good tips and well presented. I use the Mission Cooling Gaiter 12 in 1 or one of their towels. Now I wear long sleeves in the summer with a high UV block. As a skin cancer ( arm , ears & the top of my head ) survivor , the Supplex nylon Guide wear from Cabelas are my go to shirts ( & slacks ) anytime outside , especially when canoe camping. They have high UV block and dry in minutes. Also a wide bream hat in a light color is nice. I found out the hard way with skin cancer on the tops of my ears ( & head ) from years of wearing base ball hats or no hat. Since it's long sleeve shirts and slacks for me they are treated with Sawyers Permethrin and Sawyers Frishermans Formula for the skin. My gear ( Backpack , hammock or tent , clothing , hat , socks , shoes ) are also treated with the Permethrin since it does not destroy gear like Deet does. Most of all for June , July and August the best way for me to beat the Florida heat , humidity and sun light is inside with the AC going. Most of all if I'm out there , I remember it's " Summer time and the living is easy " , so I slow down & enjoy life.
Thanks for the tips! I will be hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail with some friends starting next week. I have been training in summer weather, so my body can get used to the heat. I eat snacks every couple hours and drink lots of water. I wear sunscreen and take breaks. I splash water on my face, neck, and chest.
Great video. I'd recommend anyone hiking/backpacking in the heat to learn and know the various symptoms of, and treatments for, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. You can go from heat cramps to heat stroke to dead in minutes if the proper treatment isn't given. If you've been a heat causality, you are more susceptible to becoming one again, so let those with you know that. Duluth Trading extra long Armachillo boxers. Keep the family jewels on ice and cut down on chaffing between the thighs. Also, wash the undercarriage a few times during the day - another advantage of a bidet. Uniqlo Airism long or short sleeve undershirt (not the cotton one). Very light weight, excellent at keeping you cool, and and costs about $15.00, if they have them in stock. This might cure that strap friction for you.
AMEN brother - I'm not real sure about all the symptoms but just like rain, everyone should experience what is possible in the heat. I did a hike a few years ago here in San Diego - regarded as the toughest hike in the county I stared at it for months while I trained to tackle it. Then when I showed up at 0 dark thirty to start. there was a trail closed sign....which I promptly ignored and set off. Got turned around at the top and technically lost with the trail in sight the whole time (figure that out). cost me an hour...did I mention it was Aug....which I now know was why the trail was closed. It's 100% exposed uphill both ways for about 12 miles. it mattered not how much water I carried. I could hear it sloshing in my belly. My organs were being roasted...getting out of direct sunlight is the absolute first thing. There was no shade. The irony was, I was so exhausted I laid down for a nap with about a 50/50 chance of waking up in the shade of a big red stop sign in the middle of the mountains warning of the dangers of going beyond that point in the heat. Moreover, I guess I wasn't too worried at that point but when I was trying to find my way back to the trail at the top I waved off a sheriff's helicopter that came to check on me. Don't let your ego get you killed. It happened so quickly. Be safe all. And for the record there was a ticket on my truck, parked on a public street cause they knew it was me up there. So now I pay attention to signs....sometimes
Great video & tips. I hike in the SW desert. I also take a cooling towel (amazing). Elete liquid electrolytes are my go to. I wear a wide brim hat and always have a bandanna also.
All great tips.... in 2000, I rewalked Colin Fletcher's 1000 Mile Summer hike from Mexico to Oregon. It goes through the east side of California's deserts including Death Valley. Talk about HOT and SWEATY!!!! Yikes... I fought blisters the whole way and I tried every trick in the book other than one Colin did, which as I recall was wiping down his feet with alcohol. I'm not sure which type, but I think it's safe to assume it wasn't beer, wine, or whiskey!
Hello John how are you doing today. Man you touch on some very very important information here. It is only June and me and my son done already suffered some serious sunburn. We are just now recovering from our sunburn. We had a check-up with the doctor yesterday it's looking okay. I have to go back to the doctors to make sure mine did not turn into skin cancer. We all like to have fun in the summertime but we got to take care of our body wow out there. I make sure I had plenty of Beverage very hot day. I have had heat stroke nearly passed out and was in the hospital for a week for not having enough fluids in my body on a 96 degree day with the heat index at a 110. I was on a kayak trip that the time with no trees around for shade. I kept falling into the water to try to stay cool but it wasn't helping. The back of my neck & my feet are the first too that starts burning the fastest. I made my son's watch this video with me so they understand how important this is. Thank you so much man for the reminder man. You have a safe trip man and be safe out there. Hope to see the video of it. You and your family have a good weekend.
That Gold Bond deodorant stick type will absolutely melt into a viscous liquid and cover everything in the space you keep it in. Happened to me in "hot" weather, i.e. 104 degrees in New Mexico on a section hike of the CDT last August. Thanks for all the videos John!
When can we see the B-roll of your trips? Lots of clips in this video. My tip: in addition to the cold drinks, have a clean change of clothes waiting for your vehicle
I learned about foot care the hard way 🥴 did an intense uphill hike the first hot day of the year and didn’t realize until I was off trail how blistered my feet were
I was gonna go the the RRG this weekend but we changed it up and we ate gonna go to Big South Fork and do the Honey Creek loop. Great tips ! I've been using that Gold Bond defense for years and it's a life saver.
I take a tiny fan that plugs into the charger port on my phone. Weighs an oz or less and costs like 5 bucks and actually pumps out alot of air. I have another 5000 mah rechargeable fan that i take as a luxury item sometimes, but it weighs like 12 oz or so. I can hang it from the ceiling of my tent if it's really miserably hot...it's literally the difference between sleep or no sleep some nights.
Nice video. I happen to be planning a trip to Natural Bridge/RRG in September so this one will come in handy for me, too. How far are you and Jerimiah Stringer from that area? I'd love to get tips on which trails to hike and possibly have a drink or meal with either or both of you while I'm down there for the week.
Have you tried Duke Cannon brand “cold shower cooling field towels”? They have aloe vera and menthol and are individually wrapped for convenience. I think it would be a good idea to throw a couple of them in your kit for those Really Hot Days.
Canada can get pretty hot too. Last week we had a heat wave on the east coast with the temps hitting the mid 30s celsius and the humidity making it feel into the 40s in some places.
@@john_kelley just got back from an overnight trip and finished watching the video, you can get lip balm with sun block in it. Much better than rubbing lotion on your lips
The Duluth Buck Naked briefs are a game changer for heat. They are cool, fit tight against the thighs and protect against chafing. Chafing is the devil. I have never had it again since I started wearing Duluth briefs.
My "go to" butt cream is Calmoseptine it's 20% zinc oxide (you'll find it next to adult Depends) apply a very thin layer and you're good to go when you're sweating like a pig!
In my part time of the world in Ohio calmoseptine may not be on shelves. Not on shelves, have to ask pharmacy for it. Over the counter but for some reason not kept on shelves.
Fogtoggs chilly pads. I’ll use a big one around my neck or over my head. HUGE difference. Nice at night too when it so humid you don’t know if you should drink or breath the air.
I've been thinking about this stuff too recently. Here in Indiana it seems like we go from 30, to a nice 60 for about 2 weeks, then 95 for the summer. I still want to get out on adventures so we'll have to employ all these plus just sitting in some creeks!! Urgh, i dislike those thumbs down people!! Just go watch another video!! :-P
Used to carry the GB stick but switched to Salty Britches. I found I don't always need the GB stick and the added weight was useless. Salty Britches is single use packs at .1 oz each.
Use liquid soaps to bath with and your body is slick as Teflon and no chafing. Been doing it 15 years. Changed my life. And I weighed between 220 and 315. Pounds.
Thank you for remembering to mention that water alone on a hot day will not rehydrate you properly!! When showing horses or hiking in the summer I cannot remember how many ppl I have run into that were suffering from the beginning stages of heat exhaustion because their electrolytes were out of wack! If you don't want to spend money on pills or tablets, put a few sugar and salt packets from a restaurant in your food kit to add to your water bottle, they're better than nothing.
Demon winged creatures of the woods :D bahahaha. Bug head net! Picaridin can also be found in wipe form, just not Sawyer. I would never plan a trip in 80+, just did a video on my worst backpacking trip and one of the factors was the heat. I'd only consider it now if there was an area that I could jump in a lake or river or stream of some sort. Or, bring a Jeremiah item, a portable, battery operated AC! hahaha. Great tips!
This is a positive egative for me: I leave dog at home during hot weather overnights. 😔. The last thing I want at the end of a hot hike is a big dog snuggling up to me in an already hot tent 🤣
I found those AH body glide on clearance at a Walmart for 75 cents each. I grabbed all 15. That'll last a few years. I workn in a Hot factory and spend my days off doing landscaping, long distance running and hiking also I only have AC in the bedroom of my house.. so I really use this stuff and I'm not just hoarding. Running nipples and work Gooch, Not anymore! GB powder good too.
I wear a patagonia tropic hoodie sometimes when I'm walking in the heat and it is so good at keeping the sun off, definitely would recommend it, especially when they are loads of midges (don't know if you call them that/ have them in the usa)
Hey John, always great videos with practical tips and not trying to break anyones bank account. As a fellow not skinny guy, hopefully it's not too personal of a question lol, what kinda boxers/briefs/whatever have you found work well?
The only box the Echo Hoodie doesn’t check is sun protection. It’s only UPF 15. Probably good enough for most situations but pretty substandard for specialized sun clothing. For fair skinned guys like me, just didn’t feel it was worth it
That's interesting. I wore it out in the sun last week, and it did really well. I can imagine, if you're fair skinned, that you wouldn't want to take the chance.
What a timing!! Wednesday it is going up to 34 degrees celcius here 🥵 which is really extreme. I won't be hiking than as those temperatures are not safe for a dog. And neither for me 😅 (having a sun allergy)
Nurses can save 50% on Outdoor Research items. My wife's a nurse and we ordered all OR items mentioned in John's video plus many more. I don't want to share links or more information without John's permission as it is indeed his video.
Could you do a video on exactlly how to clean and wash a synthetic quilt or Under quilt and hammock. Companies never explain that when you purchase that stuff. Tired of back tracking with emails and I don't see any on you tube except the down quilts. Mine is Poly sil with clamate shield. companies need to step up to the plate for better customer service. Thank You.
#1 - I pour cold water over my head and soak my hair and shirt. #2 - Mindset. If I am trying to withstand the heat, I feel tired and faint. If I pretend I am paying $100 for a hot spa visit it becomes pleasant. #3 - Umbrella. Keep the sun off, without a hoody.
Canada is really big you know. Here in Ontario where I live it's already been in the high 80sF with unbearable humidity. Don't alienate a bunch of potential viewers by generalizing Canada as cold all year round. Even where Justin is. Tho he's lucky enough to have the mountains.
The Athletic brand from Walmart is great to its lightweight and has those little holes like a light jersey so air flows through the shirt there cheap too 7 bucks give or take I use them in SW Florida in summer and winter
Sun protection anyone? Umbrellas, Sunscreen, hats with flappy things etc. In addition: a soaked filt hat provides shadow and cooling from evaporating water
Great tips but dont use carmex or blisstex, they have ingredents that actually drys your skin out more! do some reasearch into what the igredents are I cant remember sorry, but aviod beeswax as well. good ol vaseline will do the trick. There are also some good companies that have SPF lip balm
Adding Gatorade powder (or similar) to your water definitely can be helpful, but do *not* put it in a hydration pack (water bladder, reservoir, etc.). Save it for your bottles or a cup. If you put it in the pack, you'll never get it all out.
Never use Carmex in the sun! Yes, it moisturizes, but you might as well hold a magnifying glass to your lips as far as UV rays are concerned, and sunburnt lips are the opposite of what you want. A better option is DCT by Blistex. That moisturizes at least as well as Carmex, but is SPF 20.
I know the answer to this one....hike in the west baby hike in the west. Hey John thanks for another great video. I gotta say, in your case, the camera does NOT add 10 lbs. I knew you weren't a twig but I didn't know you were such a big guy as early as last season. I'm not sure you mentioned how much you've lost. I bring it up not to call you fat but because I'm trying to motivate my only buddy to start hiking. I'm not a twig either but I've got a bunch of years hiking now and at 59 I'm down 35lbs from my last hike (more sick than awesome exercise and diet). I got him out on a cpl hikes and he loved how it felt after and just won't find the time. I wonder if you can address in a video how you motivate yourself. How its different (like this vid) from the more average person. We all know the simplest things are just a pain when we have weight on. At our age his health isn't good. Tying my shoes and getting in and out of a tent were tough for me. I'm sure thats what he thinks about. Thanks again for the stuff you cover Cheers
Ha! There’s three or four of you are going to to give a thumbs down any ways. So true, and they don’t count. I saw your post on 10,000 subs. I will now sub, I’m over due. Your boy Jeremiah Springer may get me soon too 😊🙃
Living in Arizona, I feel like my tip is to just not go hiking in the summer 🙌 but gaining elevation helps. A lot of places are only an hour or two drive up to cooler mountain air.
I work in the heat. The big thing is actually staying hydrated even off the trail. Start a few days before and start upping your hydration game so your body is fully prepared.
thank you
Pre-loading salt has been a game changer
"When it get super hot up into the 80's or 90's"
Me: Backpacking in South Texas (Rio Grande Valley) "Those are rookie numbers, need to bump those up"
Great tips! A few more:
1. Dip your sun shirt and hat in water, just like the buff.
2. Hike early in the morning and set up camp by noon; wade in a stream or swim in a lake if available. Relax in camp.
3. Use Drip Drop powder for electrolyte hydration - tasty, and equivalent to an I.V.
4. Dorky sun hat - Sun Day Afternoon makes one with a big brim and flap in the back
5. Go kayaking instead!! 🤪
Congratulations on the weight loss!
Great tips!!! I need to try the Drip Drop powder.
wait what?? camp by noon? theres at least 12 or so miles after noon. maybe a nap but never a camp.
I've only kayaked once...I have a dream about somehow lugging a kayak into one of the sierra lakes. I can't imagine a more peaceful float. Someday
Got a one more tip for you. Soak your extra pair of wool socks in water and slip it over your smart water bottle. It will actually cool off your water
Using a backpacking umbrella in hot exposed areas has been a great reprieve, also letting feet soak on a stream is amazing
I'd love to see comments from folks who have had the experience of hiking exposed and fried and then do it year after year. Umbrella's rule baby! Can't leave home without it. I wonder if most people think its a rain umbrella
this channel is highly underrated !
Like th buff, you can soak whole shirt and wear it. Not soaking, but dunk it then wring it out. Great cooling full torso effect.
This video could not of come at a better time. I live up North England and It's not rained in 6 days , reaching up to 15°c . Mental this weather
Um, that's barely t-shirt weather for us, 59f. You were kidding, ?😊
Love your videos! You and Jeremiah stringer are my favorite channels!👏😁
Thanks so much!!! You are too kind!
Ive been looking for this video allll summer. The algorithm finally hit! Thank you for the advice!
Solid tips! I personally don't care much for the drink flavor packs. To compensate I take a multivitamin and eat jerky as a snack. Works like a charm!
The main challenge is that your body loses more water & salt that it can absorb. Cameling up and _pre-loading_ salt is a good start. I found articles on long-distance running helpful.
I have lots of issues with overheating during the summer. Even mowing my lawn can be tough. Here's what I do...
Plan trips with frequent water sources
Plan trips that are more in the woods with less exposure to the open sun
Plan the campsite to be near water so I can wipe down or go for a dip at the end of the day. One time, I just laid down in the water until my core cooled down.
Hike earlier in the morning so that you can relax at camp during the heat of the day.
Wet my buff to keep the top of my head cool (tried a merino wool buff this year - it held the water better, but wasn't as cooling as the cheap buffs I have - I may try one of the cooling buffs)
Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad and/or Chilly Mini across the back of my neck. Having something cool on the back of my neck is important.
Get your feet wet (wear shoes that dry easily) Cooling my feet can give me an energy boost. Short hikes during the hot days (4 to 6 miles max)
Since you brought it up - insects... I switched to picaridin from deet a few years ago. Great stuff. Used stuff from Off, Repel, and Sawyer. I like the aerosol spray for my clothes, gear, & shoes. I use a pump spray to spray some in my hand and rub over my skin. The lotion was good and spread well, but I find that when I sweat (and I sweat a lot) the lotion got slimy on my skin.
Poison Ivy - I carry some castile soap with me, just in case I get into some. Haven't had to use it on a trip yet. I had a tiny bottle with some liquid soap in it, but I'm switching to a small piece of a bar soap.
For the insect bites (and poison ivy), bring some Benadryl or other antihistamine and take some before bed. It helps relieve the itching so you can sleep better.
GB Friction Defense is a permanent part of my backpacking gear. You can also use it on your feet to prevent blisters. I have had it melt in my backpack in Saudi Arabia tho!
Early morning hikes and night hikes here in the California desert it gets hot here lots of water this weekend it will 115 at home. Stay safe on your adventures.
A follow on to your clothing tip is to get clothing that is light in color! Black, dark colors absorb the heat where white light colors will reflect the heat. Having a black shirt in the sun is like having an electric blanket around you! I spent time in the Middle East and everyone’s clothing there is mostly white, loose fitting outfits. They know a thing about the heat over there!!!
That was one of the best hiking videos I've watched in ages thank you so very much for that information. I'm off to buy my Gold Bond
Good tips and well presented. I use the Mission Cooling Gaiter 12 in 1 or one of their towels. Now I wear long sleeves in the summer with a high UV block. As a skin cancer ( arm , ears & the top of my head ) survivor , the Supplex nylon Guide wear from Cabelas are my go to shirts ( & slacks ) anytime outside , especially when canoe camping. They have high UV block and dry in minutes. Also a wide bream hat in a light color is nice. I found out the hard way with skin cancer on the tops of my ears ( & head ) from years of wearing base ball hats or no hat. Since it's long sleeve shirts and slacks for me they are treated with Sawyers Permethrin and Sawyers Frishermans Formula for the skin. My gear ( Backpack , hammock or tent , clothing , hat , socks , shoes ) are also treated with the Permethrin since it does not destroy gear like Deet does. Most of all for June , July and August the best way for me to beat the Florida heat , humidity and sun light is inside with the AC going. Most of all if I'm out there , I remember it's " Summer time and the living is easy " , so I slow down & enjoy life.
I made a cooling spray. Good luck beating that heat this summer!
Thanks for the tips! I will be hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail with some friends starting next week. I have been training in summer weather, so my body can get used to the heat. I eat snacks every couple hours and drink lots of water. I wear sunscreen and take breaks. I splash water on my face, neck, and chest.
Night hiking. I also avoid hiking in the late afternoon when the temperature is hottest.
Good call. 4pm is always rough here.
Great timing for this video. I like to bring a rechargable USB fan to sleep with in my tent for those hot nights
Yeah I’ve got friends who bring one.
Great video. I'd recommend anyone hiking/backpacking in the heat to learn and know the various symptoms of, and treatments for, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. You can go from heat cramps to heat stroke to dead in minutes if the proper treatment isn't given. If you've been a heat causality, you are more susceptible to becoming one again, so let those with you know that.
Duluth Trading extra long Armachillo boxers. Keep the family jewels on ice and cut down on chaffing between the thighs. Also, wash the undercarriage a few times during the day - another advantage of a bidet.
Uniqlo Airism long or short sleeve undershirt (not the cotton one). Very light weight, excellent at keeping you cool, and and costs about $15.00, if they have them in stock. This might cure that strap friction for you.
Great stuff as always, Greg!
AMEN brother - I'm not real sure about all the symptoms but just like rain, everyone should experience what is possible in the heat. I did a hike a few years ago here in San Diego - regarded as the toughest hike in the county I stared at it for months while I trained to tackle it. Then when I showed up at 0 dark thirty to start. there was a trail closed sign....which I promptly ignored and set off. Got turned around at the top and technically lost with the trail in sight the whole time (figure that out). cost me an hour...did I mention it was Aug....which I now know was why the trail was closed. It's 100% exposed uphill both ways for about 12 miles. it mattered not how much water I carried. I could hear it sloshing in my belly. My organs were being roasted...getting out of direct sunlight is the absolute first thing. There was no shade. The irony was, I was so exhausted I laid down for a nap with about a 50/50 chance of waking up in the shade of a big red stop sign in the middle of the mountains warning of the dangers of going beyond that point in the heat.
Moreover, I guess I wasn't too worried at that point but when I was trying to find my way back to the trail at the top I waved off a sheriff's helicopter that came to check on me. Don't let your ego get you killed. It happened so quickly. Be safe all. And for the record there was a ticket on my truck, parked on a public street cause they knew it was me up there. So now I pay attention to signs....sometimes
This video is great. I'm a vagabond getting ready to hit the desert. Gonna use these tips.:D
You and Jeremiah stringer are the best!!😁
Thank!
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Many people like cotton for hot hiking as it is comfortable and holds water much longer than synthetics for prolonged cooling.
Love the tips, may I add that the lip balm/chap stick you use should have an spf rating to prevent sunburns.
Great video & tips. I hike in the SW desert. I also take a cooling towel (amazing). Elete liquid electrolytes are my go to. I wear a wide brim hat and always have a bandanna also.
All great tips.... in 2000, I rewalked Colin Fletcher's 1000 Mile Summer hike from Mexico to Oregon. It goes through the east side of California's deserts including Death Valley. Talk about HOT and SWEATY!!!! Yikes...
I fought blisters the whole way and I tried every trick in the book other than one Colin did, which as I recall was wiping down his feet with alcohol. I'm not sure which type, but I think it's safe to assume it wasn't beer, wine, or whiskey!
Hello John how are you doing today. Man you touch on some very very important information here. It is only June and me and my son done already suffered some serious sunburn. We are just now recovering from our sunburn. We had a check-up with the doctor yesterday it's looking okay. I have to go back to the doctors to make sure mine did not turn into skin cancer. We all like to have fun in the summertime but we got to take care of our body wow out there. I make sure I had plenty of Beverage very hot day. I have had heat stroke nearly passed out and was in the hospital for a week for not having enough fluids in my body on a 96 degree day with the heat index at a 110. I was on a kayak trip that the time with no trees around for shade. I kept falling into the water to try to stay cool but it wasn't helping. The back of my neck & my feet are the first too that starts burning the fastest. I made my son's watch this video with me so they understand how important this is. Thank you so much man for the reminder man. You have a safe trip man and be safe out there. Hope to see the video of it. You and your family have a good weekend.
Hey Mack! Thanks for the kind words. Hope you heal up soon.
That Gold Bond deodorant stick type will absolutely melt into a viscous liquid and cover everything in the space you keep it in. Happened to me in "hot" weather, i.e. 104 degrees in New Mexico on a section hike of the CDT last August. Thanks for all the videos John!
I’ve never had that happen. I’ve also not hiked on 104 degrees. 🥵 That’s REALLY hot!
Agreed!
Awesome tips I absolutely love any trail but living in west tn I'm limited plus I HATE summer
When can we see the B-roll of your trips? Lots of clips in this video.
My tip: in addition to the cold drinks, have a clean change of clothes waiting for your vehicle
Yes! Towel, water, change of clothes, drinks and food is usually in my vehicle for after hikes
I learned about foot care the hard way 🥴 did an intense uphill hike the first hot day of the year and didn’t realize until I was off trail how blistered my feet were
That’s rough!
Thanks John for the tip w/ protecting my expensive gear from harmful Deet repellant
I was gonna go the the RRG this weekend but we changed it up and we ate gonna go to Big South Fork and do the Honey Creek loop. Great tips ! I've been using that Gold Bond defense for years and it's a life saver.
I take a tiny fan that plugs into the charger port on my phone. Weighs an oz or less and costs like 5 bucks and actually pumps out alot of air. I have another 5000 mah rechargeable fan that i take as a luxury item sometimes, but it weighs like 12 oz or so. I can hang it from the ceiling of my tent if it's really miserably hot...it's literally the difference between sleep or no sleep some nights.
Nice video. I happen to be planning a trip to Natural Bridge/RRG in September so this one will come in handy for me, too. How far are you and Jerimiah Stringer from that area? I'd love to get tips on which trails to hike and possibly have a drink or meal with either or both of you while I'm down there for the week.
Have you tried Duke Cannon brand “cold shower cooling field towels”? They have aloe vera and menthol and are individually wrapped for convenience. I think it would be a good idea to throw a couple of them in your kit for those Really Hot Days.
Canada can get pretty hot too.
Last week we had a heat wave on the east coast with the temps hitting the mid 30s celsius and the humidity making it feel into the 40s in some places.
Nice!!!
@@john_kelley just got back from an overnight trip and finished watching the video, you can get lip balm with sun block in it. Much better than rubbing lotion on your lips
I love the Gatorade packets. Vegetable juice is good for some certain hikes that I do.
The Duluth Buck Naked briefs are a game changer for heat. They are cool, fit tight against the thighs and protect against chafing. Chafing is the devil. I have never had it again since I started wearing Duluth briefs.
You can also use silk sock liners to help prevent blisters.
Everywhere I hike is hot. The hoodie and a ball cap combo is a life saver.
I love both.
Thanks John you always do a great job with your videos. I also eat salty nuts to replace salt. Take Care
This might be the video I was looking moving from Colorado to Indiana.
Excellent research job!😊
Thanks!
My "go to" butt cream is Calmoseptine it's 20% zinc oxide (you'll find it next to adult Depends) apply a very thin layer and you're good to go when you're sweating like a pig!
I’ll check it out.
In my part time of the world in Ohio calmoseptine may not be on shelves. Not on shelves, have to ask pharmacy for it. Over the counter but for some reason not kept on shelves.
Fogtoggs chilly pads. I’ll use a big one around my neck or over my head. HUGE difference. Nice at night too when it so humid you don’t know if you should drink or breath the air.
I've been thinking about this stuff too recently. Here in Indiana it seems like we go from 30, to a nice 60 for about 2 weeks, then 95 for the summer. I still want to get out on adventures so we'll have to employ all these plus just sitting in some creeks!! Urgh, i dislike those thumbs down people!! Just go watch another video!! :-P
I really liked your video.
Thank you for honesty and truth's.
New sub"
In Texas so definitely going to give the hoodie and hat a try
Just FYI your Hat link is to the Kids version. Not sure if that was on purpose.
I put body wipes or wet washcloths in a ziplock bag in the cooler with ice to wipe off with after the trip
Used to carry the GB stick but switched to Salty Britches. I found I don't always need the GB stick and the added weight was useless. Salty Britches is single use packs at .1 oz each.
All good advice John but the summer months i just take shorter hikes.
Great video. Lots of great advice. Which do you like better to deal with over 90 degrees or minus 10 or colder ?
Great tips
Use liquid soaps to bath with and your body is slick as Teflon and no chafing. Been doing it 15 years. Changed my life. And I weighed between 220 and 315. Pounds.
Interesting!
@@john_kelley Nothing expensive needed just regular liquid bath soap. www.walmart.com/ip/Suave-Essentials-Ocean-Breeze-Body-Wash-28-fl-Oz/37011511
Thank you for remembering to mention that water alone on a hot day will not rehydrate you properly!! When showing horses or hiking in the summer I cannot remember how many ppl I have run into that were suffering from the beginning stages of heat exhaustion because their electrolytes were out of wack! If you don't want to spend money on pills or tablets, put a few sugar and salt packets from a restaurant in your food kit to add to your water bottle, they're better than nothing.
Demon winged creatures of the woods :D bahahaha. Bug head net! Picaridin can also be found in wipe form, just not Sawyer. I would never plan a trip in 80+, just did a video on my worst backpacking trip and one of the factors was the heat. I'd only consider it now if there was an area that I could jump in a lake or river or stream of some sort. Or, bring a Jeremiah item, a portable, battery operated AC! hahaha. Great tips!
great stuff!
This is a positive
egative for me: I leave dog at home during hot weather overnights. 😔. The last thing I want at the end of a hot hike is a big dog snuggling up to me in an already hot tent 🤣
I found those AH body glide on clearance at a Walmart for 75 cents each. I grabbed all 15. That'll last a few years. I workn in a Hot factory and spend my days off doing landscaping, long distance running and hiking also I only have AC in the bedroom of my house.. so I really use this stuff and I'm not just hoarding. Running nipples and work Gooch, Not anymore! GB powder good too.
I wear a patagonia tropic hoodie sometimes when I'm walking in the heat and it is so good at keeping the sun off, definitely would recommend it, especially when they are loads of midges (don't know if you call them that/ have them in the usa)
Hey John, always great videos with practical tips and not trying to break anyones bank account. As a fellow not skinny guy, hopefully it's not too personal of a question lol, what kinda boxers/briefs/whatever have you found work well?
The only box the Echo Hoodie doesn’t check is sun protection. It’s only UPF 15. Probably good enough for most situations but pretty substandard for specialized sun clothing. For fair skinned guys like me, just didn’t feel it was worth it
That's interesting. I wore it out in the sun last week, and it did really well. I can imagine, if you're fair skinned, that you wouldn't want to take the chance.
What a timing!! Wednesday it is going up to 34 degrees celcius here 🥵 which is really extreme. I won't be hiking than as those temperatures are not safe for a dog. And neither for me 😅 (having a sun allergy)
Thanks
4:57 omg a like John Kelley can see my *best day of my life*
Nurses can save 50% on Outdoor Research items. My wife's a nurse and we ordered all OR items mentioned in John's video plus many more. I don't want to share links or more information without John's permission as it is indeed his video.
Could you do a video on exactlly how to clean and wash a synthetic quilt or Under quilt and hammock. Companies never explain that when you purchase that stuff. Tired of back tracking with emails and I don't see any on you tube except the down quilts. Mine is Poly sil with clamate shield. companies need to step up to the plate for better customer service. Thank You.
My hooded OR cap is a life saver!
Lol, FYI, it’s hot in Canada in the summer
I know it is. I just like to give Justin a hard time.
@@john_kelley In that case, he’s lying. There’s always snow.
Hawaiian tropic makes a spf lip balm that tastes like coconut.
For faces I spray my hand and wipe the bug spray and sunscreen from my hand
Great stuff. I need to find that sunscreen.
I got mine at Walmart in the sunscreen display
@@john_kelley ps…. Thanx for the wysi wipes tip they were a game changer last year
#1 - I pour cold water over my head and soak my hair and shirt.
#2 - Mindset. If I am trying to withstand the heat, I feel tired and faint. If I pretend I am paying $100 for a hot spa visit it becomes pleasant.
#3 - Umbrella. Keep the sun off, without a hoody.
Love the hoodie. I got one from Patagonia and was surprised how cool it keeps me. Sunburn makes it even hotter!! Well done JK!
I’m right there with you!
Canada is really big you know. Here in Ontario where I live it's already been in the high 80sF with unbearable humidity. Don't alienate a bunch of potential viewers by generalizing Canada as cold all year round. Even where Justin is. Tho he's lucky enough to have the mountains.
On a really hot day, dipping your hoodie in water and then wringing it out and putting it back on will cool you down quickly. Drink lots of water.
Great idea!
The Athletic brand from Walmart is great to its lightweight and has those little holes like a light jersey so air flows through the shirt there cheap too 7 bucks give or take I use them in SW Florida in summer and winter
You don’t always have to spend big money to have good gear. Great find.
@@john_kelley exactly
I just picked up a sun hoodie at walmart for $7. Haven't tried it yet on a hike (soon though) but it's very comfortable wearing it around the house.
@@Doc_Watson haha I got one from bealls recently too haven’t hiked with mine yet either $7 can’t beat that for sure
Is that the echo hoodie from OR ? Have you tried any of the argon series? Thanks for the content
Sun protection anyone? Umbrellas, Sunscreen, hats with flappy things etc. In addition: a soaked filt hat provides shadow and cooling from evaporating water
Go early in the morning.
Great tips but dont use carmex or blisstex, they have ingredents that actually drys your skin out more! do some reasearch into what the igredents are I cant remember sorry, but aviod beeswax as well. good ol vaseline will do the trick. There are also some good companies that have SPF lip balm
Adding Gatorade powder (or similar) to your water definitely can be helpful, but do *not* put it in a hydration pack (water bladder, reservoir, etc.). Save it for your bottles or a cup. If you put it in the pack, you'll never get it all out.
It rubs the lotion on it's skin, or it will get the bugs again.
😂😂😂
Deodorant recommendations? I hear none is better but anything out there worth trying?
Lume unscented
@@annlee8361 🙏🏼, Ann
Never use Carmex in the sun! Yes, it moisturizes, but you might as well hold a magnifying glass to your lips as far as UV rays are concerned, and sunburnt lips are the opposite of what you want. A better option is DCT by Blistex. That moisturizes at least as well as Carmex, but is SPF 20.
I know the answer to this one....hike in the west baby hike in the west.
Hey John thanks for another great video. I gotta say, in your case, the camera does NOT add 10 lbs. I knew you weren't a twig but I didn't know you were such a big guy as early as last season. I'm not sure you mentioned how much you've lost. I bring it up not to call you fat but because I'm trying to motivate my only buddy to start hiking. I'm not a twig either but I've got a bunch of years hiking now and at 59 I'm down 35lbs from my last hike (more sick than awesome exercise and diet). I got him out on a cpl hikes and he loved how it felt after and just won't find the time. I wonder if you can address in a video how you motivate yourself. How its different (like this vid) from the more average person. We all know the simplest things are just a pain when we have weight on. At our age his health isn't good. Tying my shoes and getting in and out of a tent were tough for me. I'm sure thats what he thinks about. Thanks again for the stuff you cover Cheers
Change your socks and if your backpacking take flip flops and let your feet air dry
Ha! There’s three or four of you are going to to give a thumbs down any ways. So true, and they don’t count. I saw your post on 10,000 subs. I will now sub, I’m over due. Your boy Jeremiah Springer may get me soon too 😊🙃
Thanks!!!! Welcome aboard!
Living in Arizona, I feel like my tip is to just not go hiking in the summer 🙌 but gaining elevation helps. A lot of places are only an hour or two drive up to cooler mountain air.
playbackspeed 1.25-1.5 , youre welcome
I'm teaching summer school so my time will be limited.
The best tip is DONT.
You talk like a youth pastor.
😂😂😂 I used to be one.
Wanna beat the heat, dress like an Arab!