20 Thru Hiking Tips in 6 Minutes for Your FIRST Thru Hike

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In this video, I share 20 thru-hiking tips for new hikers planning to do their first thru-hike. I not only share some tips on how to make your gear lighter but also how to stay safe and enjoy your thru-hike. Use these thru-hiking hacks and become a smarter hiker!
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▼ TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - Sports cap
00:21 - Drying socks
00:38 - Summiting
00:53 - Flowrate
01:22 - Calories
01:45 - Dehydrated meals
02:17 - Ziplocs
02:26 - Fruits and veggies
02:35 - Headphones
02:48 - Water storage
03:08 - Fixing gear
03:23 - Sleeping pad
03:39 - Trekking poles
04:03 - Hat
04:14 - Gloves
04:22 - Journal
04:35 - Dry sacks
04:45 - Surgeon's knot
05:02 - Lacing technique 1: Narrow toes
05:24 - Lacing technique 2: Slipping ankle
05:54 - Final Words
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@OscarHikes Год назад

Since you all asked for it, here's part 2, where I show another 25 thru-hiking tips! 🙂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FUvTWbl0PH4.html

@funnybeingme Год назад

I've done all my thru-hikes with an inflatable pad. A good nights rest is important and most people cannot get a comfortable sleep in those closed cell foam pads, esp for side sleepers.

@burgermind802 Год назад

💯

@aaronfalzerano9432 Год назад

I started my thru hike with a closed cell pad, but as it got colder I bought an inflatable and used both! (also I trimmed my closed cell to only fit my torso for weight purposes)

@Notagain640 Месяц назад

Closed cell foam matt = zero sleep, sore back and stiff shoulders. Fine if you're in your teens, but now I'm over 50, no chance.

@ancymonek1984 28 дней назад

@@aaronfalzerano9432 I quite often use both as I get cold easily :) But my inflatable mattress occupies very little space and is very light

@sunnithrasher-lewis5768 Год назад

Of course you should make a part 2, and 3, and 4… Your message is clear, no nonsense, I learned new things, you are experienced and knowledgeable, and I didn’t have to spend 20 minutes listening to a bunch of information that didn’t need to be said. In short, I was in-and-out quickly, learned something, well spoken, and I’m back on the trail again. You are the type of content creator I hope to find, when searching for an informative video. 😊

@chrishennemeyer7276 Год назад

Always good. No product placement or self-promotion, just practical tips.

@yotasappalachianthruhike1814 4 месяца назад

I have always used an inflatable pad on my triple crown thru hikes. It depends on how you sleep. I hate the accordion pad because I am a side sleeper. Don’t judge pads

@adrienmoritz1036 Год назад

Against shepherd dogs : don't threaten them with your poles, avoid the flock, walk slowly place your poles between you and the dog, talk to them in a very quiet way, don't run

@safasilvana9313 4 месяца назад

Well said☺️ maybe to add: Don't look them in the eyes. It's offensive for animals

@brianburkart Год назад

Thank you for information over a life story. No fuss, straight forward. Hopefully I find more like this.

@fieldshore4422 Год назад

Good to see you again. I liked your tip about summiting in the afternoon (*morning) to avoid inclement weather. I'll also add, if there's deep snow on the ground and sunny weather, the heat from the sun can start to melt the upper crust of the snow and cause you to posthole (your legs are sinking deep into the snow) in the afternoon, risking injury or disaster. Always try to summit snowy passes and cross snow fields in the morning to minimize this risk. Hope to see more content in the future, Oscar.

@dread2884 Год назад

My kind of video, short precise information without all the waffle. Brilliant. I'm sure that I can find a 20 minute tutorial on cleaning a water filter but who has the time for that. Subscribed.

@northernswedenstories1028 Год назад

I wouldn't say the difference in weight between a quality air mat and a foam mat is enough to justify the difference in comfort levels. Foam mats are never comfortable.

@silke5057 2 месяца назад

Actually I carry both around 😅

@VoyagerEugen 2 месяца назад

You always can get used to less comfortable pad, never to punctured/deflated one

@Mfhollander2 Месяц назад

@@VoyagerEugen Ive never had anything worse than a slow leak and I always bring a mattress patch kit. Foam pads suck.

@da1uth 28 дней назад

@@VoyagerEugenthat very much depends on age and fitness level. Personally I am too old for that

@chrish4439 2 дня назад

Ya that part cracked me the fuck up. Even if you are going real ultra light the smaller pack size and comfort more than outweigh the tiny weight difference.

@Swimdeep Год назад

I’ve been backpacking for nearly 50 years and I do some variation of all your first 20 tips. Looking forward to the next twenty. 🌿

@hannah9419 Год назад

Love the quickfire format! Straight to the point, perfect!

@dad102 Год назад

Dude, this is so good. No fluff at all.

@r-pupz7032 Год назад

Please make a part 2, ice watched a lot of videos and still picked up several new tips there! I'm preparing for a 700 mile thru-hike in Wales and need all the help I can get 😅 The lacing tips were especially helpful, as was the vinegar soak for your filter!

@michalurbanful Год назад

I mostly moved to the inflatable sleeping pad because of the comfort. I put it inside of my sleeping bag. I've got the Klymit V Static Insuladed "winter pad" and even though that's an overkill in the summer it's bloody comfortable. I like the simplicity of the folding mat though.

@maguslascivious4980 6 месяцев назад

and this is KEY. A GOOD nights sleep makes your next day MUCH better..

@d.2110 5 месяцев назад

Flextail now sells the tiniest lightest pump 'zero' that can inflate and deflate your airbed in less than two minutes. I love not having to do anything for that too haha

@michalurbanful 2 месяца назад

@@d.2110 I hear ya! But the Klymit needs like 10 , maybe 15 inhales to get hard (lol). I prefer having less stuff. :)

@Jakelol1980 11 месяцев назад

I would say always bring a inflatable sleeping mat unless you want to have a bad nights sleep. Just buy one that weights 500g/1lbs or something like that.

@erickirlwood8123 Год назад

Just found Oscar Hikes and these 20 tips are the best especially the sock dry technique and the shoelace tie tips. Will definitely tune into what ever Oscar wants to share. Please do move videos .

@gud2go50 Год назад

Yes, please! I enjoyed this video. It should be mandatory for all hikers to watch.😊

@RoughingItWithRuth Год назад

Yes, please make a part 2! This was so much fun to watch 😀

@JagdeepSandhuSJC Год назад

I will certainly watch part Deux!

@AnonYmous-ii4tc Месяц назад

Yes, part 2 please!

@scott55151 Год назад

For ankle slip, there is that last set of holes where you’re actually supposed to make the loop. I could never sacrifice my light inflatable sleeping pad with only a closed foam system. I use both actually. Not much weight for sleep. Sleep is king.

@Jakelol1980 11 месяцев назад

I agree sleep is the most importent ting after food and water becuase without good sleep you wont enjoy the next days hiking.

@danielconn6697 Год назад

I was happy at the way you delivered you tips very quickly and concise.

@tinaluong8897 Год назад

Yes please, part 1 was nice and succinct and I definitely picked up some new tips, thank you!

@willek1335 Год назад

I appreciate that you focus on the content, instead of faffing about. Subscribed!

@Danny-ge2my 11 месяцев назад

Well I'm sitting here waiting for part 2 !!!!

@roffipetrossian7291 Год назад

make part 2! i've been hiking all my life, and thru hiking for the last 10 years, and you're tips are fantastic! KEEP IT UP. Also, consider making a video on "travel and thru hiking", how to pack and prepare for long stays in foreign countries

@21Diddley Год назад

Yes please for another 30 of these tips. This is the best Tip Video I've seen.

@username6265 Год назад

Yes!! Definily another video! These where great tips, thank you!

@ShelbyWalkerAdams Месяц назад

Oscar, this was amazing. I've been binge watching hiking channels on RU-vid for almost two years. Dixie, Dan Becker, Kyle hates hiking to name a few. And This is the first time in over 6 months that I've actually heard NEW info that I had never heard before. That is quite a feat. Thank you for providing me with a useful way to restore the flow to my Sawyer! And for teaching me how to dry my socks overnight! I LITERALLY was thinking about that today as I walked my dog in the pouring rain this morning. I was like, "if we were backpacking I would have wet socks tomorrow morning. I need to figure out a way to dry them overnight." God was listening. LOLOLOL!

@silvermediastudio 26 дней назад

How did you find all the worst hiking channels before this one

@randallcotten5069 2 месяца назад

Brilliant!! No wasted talk and tons of useful advice. Thank you!

@brycegaudette5916 Год назад

Personally never had problems with the inflatable pads. The air inside offers great insulation combined with my bag and I can deflate and roll it up very tightly since I can push out air as I’m rolling it. Sometimes even tighter then a foam pad.

@sdfsdf421df 10 месяцев назад

namely - most of minimalists goes like: you don't need X. But truth (for me) is, that sleeping on foam matt (thicker that one on video) leaves you (far) less rested. Even if you sleep on 2 foam ones it's still much worse. And on my last hike I made fatal error; I gave my pillow to kid and instead of buying extra one I slept on sweater. I could have at least cram it into dry sack, but no, I did it old school to avoid noise. What a miserable experience that was. When it comes to comfort and being rested best you can, even if inflatable pad + pillow is heavier(it's probably not or not that much), it pays for it.

@jan4946 15 дней назад

A notebook is also good for leaving notes for other other travellers (e.g. at their tent: left earlier, will wait for you at cabin x/wake me up when you get up, too/stop snoring!), exchanging contact details and starting a fire. When you need to wait in a shelter with others, there are also drawing-based games like tic-tac-toe etc.

@ed8054 Год назад

One thing I always recommend is getting a dehydrator. Its entirely possible to use an oven for certain things, but it is more convenient to use a dehydrator in my experience. They arent that expensive with many good ones coming under 100$. I can dehydrate fruits, veggies, and even meat. I make my own dehydrated meals that come out to about 5-10$ (the price mostly depends on how much and what kind of meat I am using). The 10$ meals are much larger and contain more protein than the mountain house 10$ meals. I save around 5-10$ per trip making my own snacks and meals. I also save A TON of money on beef jerky and dehydrated fruit throughout the year.

@wobblysauce 2 месяца назад

Just wash your cooked meat as fats don't dehydrate well and can affect the storage time.

@carl8568 Месяц назад

A lot healthier too, the commercial dehydrated meals are not just expensive, the ingredients list usually turns me off entirely with all kinds of unhealthy additives.

@nicolejalles7357 Год назад

Yes, yes, all the tips you can give us are gold!

@natealbatros3848 Год назад

this was extremly helpful, i would love to see the other tips and give some more time to each tips if possible. :)

@ERIEREDHEAD1 5 месяцев назад

Part 2 please!!! terrific tips1! LOVE the shoe lacing techniques for loose ankle and need loose toe box!

@davidtavares4509 Год назад

Yes!!! Great video! Thanks for the tips! 20 more please!

@rezinatebasshead 28 дней назад

i like the lacing techniques at the end. Will definitely try those out

@deuteronomy3162 11 месяцев назад

Ur actually the best. Fast and informative!

@NicholasTierney Год назад

Part 2 please!

@marthareis5873 Год назад

Very informative, thank you! I appreciate the advice on tying shoelaces.

@ronmccarville256 Год назад

Loved this video and would very much enjoy seeing more!

@RadAlzyoud Год назад

Yes please. More tips. Those were useful. Thx 🙏

@frederic7260 Год назад

Thanks for the video. Yes, I would like to see a part 2 .

@AdventurewithCaboose Год назад

Tons of great info here. Well done!!

@tomcranks 2 месяца назад

Straight to the point, much appreciated.

@Mr.Thursday Год назад

Great and compact video! Would like to know some more tips on reducing the backpack weight and also some clothing advice. Thanks!

@harduphiker 8 месяцев назад

Another set of good tips - I take noodles, pasta and those little dehydrated risotto packs, works really well, you can get small pots of sauce which are great (but more weight), but olive oil is amazing as you can use it for cooking, butter subsitute and seasoning, and I always take salt and pepper. I need to take nuts. I found that kabanos - Polish travel sausage - or saucisson sec, variations on what some people call 'summer sausage' last ages even in heat and taste good...I guess peperoni would be the same, and I take home-made jerky too as you can cook with it. Dry chorizo is also good, the stuff that's stored outside the fridge, whereas the sliced/refirgerated chorizo just dumps the oil, and goes weird. Also oddly, best cheese is Leerdammer light, it seems to not go off for many days. But I agree, I avoid a lot of those chocolate bars, because I don't think junk food helps in the end. It's like the wrong sort of protein and calories, will make you more tired/sugar highs and lows, and probably less efficient. I take loads of zip locks, and clips. You always need to seal or clip something, food, electronics, i use them and trash bags instead of expensive dry bags.

@joekekoa9851 10 месяцев назад

The tying of laces is very helpful. Thank you!

@anncarey2998 Год назад

Yes, do a part 2. Great tips!

@nathanj9354 Год назад

Thank you , great video. Keep showing us good products that work. 🔥💯

@BCJerbs 10 месяцев назад

Part two indeed! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts

@zmielonyrzuf Год назад

1) dont reuse old bottles for drinking water if you dont have to. 2) Lacing technique for slipping ankles - even on your video - you have extra eylets for this. Other tips very useful. I like the timer on every tip! Thanks! :)

@rodrigosilveira4360 Год назад

Yes please. Part II

@robs4516 Год назад

Definitely share more tips.

@nazaninnaderi3783 Год назад

A very good video. Please do a second part, would appreciate it 😊

@jerrybailey6584 Год назад

This was very good, please do another.

@johnmerlino7133 Год назад

Yes!! part 2 please.

@Felipe.Portugal Год назад

Those shoe tying tips are amazing, thank you for sharing!!😁

@papadawg3172 Год назад

great tips. Done at a great pace. I'd love to see your other tips

@hardwoodswisconsin4871 Год назад

This video is incredibly useful, I subscribed to your channel because of this video. Thank you

@kolsen6330 7 месяцев назад

After years of back country camping, and trying lots of fancy sleeping pads, I went back to the old fashioned plastic inflatable one. Nice and thick providing good insulation and padding for hips. You can put it directly on snow and stay warm. In summer, it also makes a fun raft for floating around a lake. They are also very cheap compared to the fancy ones.

@Wassenhoven420 3 месяца назад

I like those too in the cold, but good luck backpacking with one haha

@chrish4439 2 дня назад

@@Wassenhoven420Literally easier. They pack to 1/5th the size and weight almost nothing more.

@mixantrop9998 Год назад

No excess words, just useful tips. That's a good concept, I'd like to see more)

@dchinell Год назад

Part 2 would be great! Please do it.

@Jc21112 Год назад

I'd listen to a part two of your tips :)

@maksymsanin5219 2 месяца назад

This is a very cool video for me as a beginner hiker, thank you!

@alexcraze4231 Год назад

Please make a part 2! Great tips!

@gogetoutsidepodcast Месяц назад

Some good advice here. Nicely done.

@mbarkevich Год назад

The lacing of the shoes got a thumbs up. Thanks bro.

@donnathomson_au Год назад

Great tips. Would love to hear more!

@ChiangThomas Год назад

Very great tips. I learn a lot. Thank you

@ensignj3242 8 месяцев назад

Yes make another video. Your tips are really good.

@shayzoo2 Год назад

This was great. Thank you. I’d love more tips.

@5unTours Месяц назад

One more comment, now on the subject of "water bottles": I've always done it the same way as you: with PET bottles "for free". Here in Germany they aren't free because we have a deposit system. So you have to invest 25 cents per bottle... 😀 (if the barcode gets damaged during the hike, you can't return it) There are different thicknesses of material: the cheap drinks at the discount store usually come in extremely thin bottles, which is too "flaky" for me when hiking and they crackle constantly. The big brands have thick material, sometimes almost like glass - slightly heavier, but quiet and safe from damage. The shapes also vary greatly! Some bottles have recessed grips, which a strap holds well so that they don't slip out of the backpack. I'm always looking for a shape that fits perfectly with my packing options. I always buy different sizes (available: 0.25 / 0.33 / 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.25 / 1.5 liters) so I can measure water for cooking and for my coffee. So I keep 2-3 large bottles safely stored as a supply and a small bottle handy for drinking on the go.

@peterjohnson6273 Год назад

Yes, make another video. Thanks for this one.

@someoneinmyhead 10 месяцев назад

Amazing tent colors!

@PhatChin Год назад

I thought this was a great video! Very useful tips for someone who is getting started.

@heather333 Год назад

Thank you, excellent tips.

@Cowgirl77Hikes Год назад

I enjoyed the tips. Never heard most of these. Would enjoy a sequel. :)

@huntsail3727 10 месяцев назад

Would love to see more, great job!

@Mark_Hemmings 10 месяцев назад

Excellent tips, thank you!

@davidweidemann7275 21 день назад

great video, thanks!

@bushmanheart Год назад

Yup please make more. Great advice

@thek3743 Год назад

Very good practical tips!

@matthewmayerhikes Месяц назад

Great advice for lacing your shoes. When I hiked the AT, I noticed that small adjustments made a huge difference.

@terencejamesmusic4126 Месяц назад

Excellent.Thank you.

@brianthomason5022 3 месяца назад

This guy's actually helping me somebody who wants to try to do this

@Koolik-art Год назад

great video! and yeah, id def like to hear your other tips :)

@samw5644 10 месяцев назад

LISTEN TO HIM ABOUT THE POLES!!! beyond helpful, an utter lifesaver. i climbed up a mountain in scotland last month and because hiking noob i cramped like crazy, without the poles i would have not been able to get down again. lifesaver.

@paoloa.l.8493 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this usefull video very clear and complete

@miketroutman7365 7 месяцев назад

That was helpful. Thank you

@corleyoutdoors2887 Год назад

Informative and beneficial video!

@mikewhite4925 Год назад

Thankyou, great tips.

@genkishan Год назад

Great tips!

@Suz_place Год назад

This list different than other lists. Very useful. Interested in your additional recommendations.

@lukasmakarios4998 2 месяца назад

Good ideas for lacing your shoes. I'll have to try that.

@jaimebarbara6936 Год назад

Thanks, and yes please, do the number 2

@thesouthernwoodsmanuk216 Год назад

great tips. thankyou

@aeromech8563 Год назад

Awesome tips man! 40 odd years of camping i have seen alot of changes but one thing is the same " keep it simple stupid!" Lol you dont need the latest and greatest just that which does the job! These days there is so much marketing wank its unreal. Love to see more well done.

@Pneumaticcannon Год назад

If you use the water cap to wash out the sayer squeeze works better if the bottle is totally full of water and no air (the air compresses and robs you energy).