80 Beginner Hiking Mistakes 

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Still using the tent I got based on your recommendation like 10 years ago, so even when you don't upload for years, you are keeping me save and dry on every trip.

Extremely impressed with the length (and girth) of this video

Even though my English is not very good, if Alfie narrates a book, I can listen to it without getting bored. This two-legged mushroom's speaking style and sense of humor are on another level.🤘

_Just when we needed him, he returned_

The man! The myth! THE LEGEND!!!!!!

Bro I knew there was a reason why I didn't unsub from you when I was cleaning out all the dead channels from my list, glad to see you back at it my guy. You were always my favorite to watch out of this genre.

BABE WAKE UP! IT'S AN HOUR LONG ALFIE VIDEO!

Glad to see you back Alfie. Long time no see.

Bro doesn't post for 2 months then comes in with an epic of Gladiatorial proportions. I'm 20 minutes in and every word he says is bang on the money!!

King Alfie on the rise again. Well played.

Yo Alfie dropping a hour long video. Perfect Sunday enjoyment! Cheers

This is gold standard info! I got into this about 4 yrs ago, 63 now, maybe a bit older than the core of your fan base. No wiser tho’, so a bit witless but without the strength and agility to get me out of trouble. My trekking poles have honestly saved me from breaking my brittle ole bones, or worse, every single camp. I’m pleased I’ve learned a good chunk of this but more so to learn the rest. It’s so comprehensive and in depth. I use a trekking pole tent so I’ve learnt not to be complacent when I don’t have them at camp. There’s a lot of activity, getting water and wood, peeing, cooking, bit of exploring etc and I’m always knackered. Most of this info is probably more pertinent as soon as you think you can relax. Beware the great out(to get you)doors. Great stuff, definitely for sharing far and wide. Love the photography and hope you might take us along sometime on your adventures. Daft question but is it pruce! or bruce! that you sign off with? I love it but don’t know what it means lol 😊

Alfie coming in hot for the fall hiking season.

Man I used to watch you almost daily in 2014! This channel brings back awesome memories.

after surviving 4 years alone in the wilderness with nothing but his survival capsule, he treat us with these awesome videos

Good to see you back Alfie. Bless yer polyester socks mate 👍🏼

Didn't notice the length when I started, and didn't think it was this long till it went dark outside reminding me of the time. That's the hallmark of an excellent video. Thanks Alfie! On rescues, many trails are close to civilization and yet it may take rescuers hours to reach you and even more time to get you out. One local "Easy" rated 'around the mountain' 2 hour trail is like this because of terrain and forests and narrow spots which means they have to walk in with their rescue equipment and there's only a few places where they can heli you out on a winch. Average time from call to rescue team arriving is 2 hours with another hour before they can get you out of the ravine you fell into breaking your leg and onto the heli. Don't take chances, take the safe options instead.

Keep 'em comin, Alfie!

So happy to see you making videos again Alfie - There's already something super nostalgic about listening to you talk about this stuff, and so informative too!

Good man Alfie blessing us with his presence❤

Aussie here, if you're in a hot environment and wearing two pairs of socks isnt an option, wear calf high socks and fold the tops back down so they double up past the balls of your feet, will prevent heel blisters while allowing the rest of your feet to breathe. Additionally, you can stick large bandaids (fabric not plastic ones) to the inside of your boots where your heels and the side of your feet make contact to limit friction.

Amidst a Sea of Internet and youtube mediocrity it is islands of Wisdom like yourself and your vids that make the pain and frustration worth it. Thank you for all that you do.

omg what an unexpected treat! yay! thanks Alfie!

1st like and huge fan! Glad you’re back!

Happy to see another Alfie video hit the YT screen. However, as much as I enjoyed this, I deeply hope that you will treat us to some more rambling adventures and plant identification on-the-go like some of your earlier videos. Double socked, of course!

Oh shit! He’s back!

Glad you posted, always a good watch when you do.

Like you can with a really good movie I recently started rewatching old Alfie segments and jumping Jehoshaphat, here he is!

it's always a beautiful day when alfieaesthetics posts a new video

Al….fie… is back. 😂 Always a pleasure watching your beautiful quality and educational videos and most importantly, your humour. 😂 God bless. 🙏😘

All valid. I learnt at least a couple of these THE HARD WAY

Been watching your channel since the beginning Alfie!

The legend post again... I am cooking some smores and i will watch it with pleasure..

Haven't had notification of your vids for yonks, Alfie, so glad to finally hear your dulcet tones, once again! Quick feet tips for everyone - Leave the high heels in the bedroom, at home. Not casting aspertions or pointing fingers, fellas, y'unnerstan'. 'Nuff said? New boots? Rubbing alcohol...cheap as chips from the chemist. Wash feet, twice daily, anyways, but important for 10-14 days before wearing new boots. Use cottonwool balls (soaked in vaseline, kept in a jiffy bag for firestarters) to dab the rubbing alcohol onto your freshly washed and dried tootsies. Takes 30 secs to dry in. So cold it might make you want to scream for the first few secs, but man up, you're no fanny. It'll toughen the skin, saving you from blisters and cuts, when you first don your shiny new boots, ready to wear them in. Similarly with areas of your shoulders with regards to a new backpack. Also on hands, if you intend digging a stealthy SHTF nuclear shelter in the nearby woods. Electrolytes? A tiny pinch of pink Himalayan salt. It contains 87 nutrients. Be safe, you adventurous characters! Outta here...

Man, the hiking training tips are mega-useful! Thanks!

Always good to see one of your excellent videos. I just wish you would upload more often. I enjoy your sense of humour. If ever you decide to write a book of your tips, I for one will buy it.

Y’all just KNOW he’s been posting shorts every week. Still a legend, though.

1_ In heat, wear a bandana on your head and around your neck and wet them to help with cooling. 2_ "Crack" lighters will work after being submerged in water for days. Drain and blow the water out and you have a strong butane torch. 3_ Keep a loud whistle and compass around your neck. The whistle for help and to scare off dangerous animals. 4_ I'm in the US so I carry a compact 9mm pistol. Girl power ;)

That heat stroke info was pure gold :)

This is great! I got back home about 4 hours ago from a 9 and half hour hike and this video was up! Totally fab to watch whilst eating my Sunday dinner! Some really good advice and tips that I will use in future. Thanks 👍

Amazingly informative material as always Alfie ...you crazy guy.

Haven’t seen you since your post 5 years ago I’m glad you’re back.!

"I wonder if alfie uploaded... " _checks_ HE'S BACK!

Another brilliant video full of useful information. Thanks man. Peace

Alfie, i hope life is still treating you right and you get to experience the outdoors often brother. I still refer to the bugout bag video and some other ones. Tip on cotton socks is huge i used cotton socks on just a five mile ruck march in the army and ripped the entire bottoms of my feet right off and curled up under my toes you could almost see the bones so yes i totally agree do not use cotton socks it changed my life i couldn't walk right after that and i loved ruck marches and hiking. Thank you for these videos they always put a smile on my face and make my day bright. Just remember hang in there brother you're doing great work. Whether you know it ir not. You're changing lives for the better.

Alfie-boy, I'm gonna watch this when I get home. Gonna head into the Australian scrub for a couple of days. (I been hanging out for an Alfie video to cheer me up and provide some more educational info!!!)

EPIC video, thank you so much. Comedy, knowledge, experience...you've got it all, bro. Was such a joy to watch and I learned so much. Peace!

Thank you, made my day.

Extra tip: If you wear glasses or contact lenses, always have spare glasses (preferred) or extra lenses with you. (That includes reading specs,- you sure wanna still read a map or compass?) It's actually an EDC, not just for hiking. As for me, I wear contact lenses. If they fail or I get sore eyes, and therefore have to remove the lenses, I'm blind as a mole. Great to hear you again Alfie!

Alfie came back and dropped a movie

Yay Alfie! thanks for the info!

Very thorough Alfie, cheers.

BABE! WAKE UP! NEW ALFIEAESTHETICS OUTDOOR VID JUST DROPPED!!!

Solid advice as always. 👍

Thanks

Yay Alfie drops another video 😊

This is GOLD! Excellent advice ! one suggestion ,if you're taking Ibuprofen ,drink plenty of water with it ,it can be hard on the stomach.

You spoil us, the best to date!

YES Alfie !!

Great tips! I've only worn one pair of socks but it's worked out well for me. A great pair of boots is a important investment. Thanks for the video

Welcome back legend!!!

Where da hell ya been, mate? Sorely missed. Great 2 hear from you again.

Hiking bingo card.? Just brilliant mate.! Cheers from Christmas Island & Australia.

Grandmaster Alfie saving lives as usual

Easy video, easy life, thx! ❤

ALFIE SUNDAY ❤

I still got my becker bk7, got it after watching you break your becker's tip in a video years ago

holy fucking shit! 12 minutes ago, must be my lucky day Alfie is alive!

Alfie's voice gets deeper with each upload. He is being bestowed a voice of grandeur and authority, as Commander of the Woodland Realms.

Great refresher thanks

Ehh Hem! Thank you Alfie. I still find it hard to believe that Michael with all his knowledge passed away due to heatstroke - Stay safe

Brilliant stuff Alfie...!

God damn right the myth the man the legend Alfie

Our boy is back! Let's go!

Bro. You should do a meet and greet. You're like the stig of the bushcraft world

Me: * has no interest in hiking * Also me: I better write all of this down

I stan Alfie, always had a crush on Alfie. Love Alfie. Missed u Alfie.

HOLY SHIT! IT'S CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER!

He has returned!!

Alfie is like gandalf..vanishes without trace but pops up when you need him. 😅

loved it!

We love you Alfie

Hell yeah

thank you for all this info

Alfie for PM 👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

My man finally awoke from his latest mushroom binge

The main man!

Alfie must have bear genetics. He shows signs of life at the beginning of the season, and at the end, when it is time to hibernate. I wish you a wonderful white season.

The goat returns

Hey Alfie 👋🏽

A number of the recommendations, I already follow. But I need to pack the extra pair of socks or two, and get rid of anything cotton. And the mini-pharmacy is something I need to incorporate in my hikes, although I have incorporated in offshore fishing trips, where the nearest chemist (pharmacy) is 100 mile walk on water back to shore. The segment(s) on hiking with others, and emphasizing, basically, not allowing others to prepare for one self, is something I entirely agree with. Whenever I give up thinking, thats when I get in trouble, or tend to. Whenever I give up preparation, I get into trouble. One tidbit I found useful for myself, is related to toilet paper. I break off sections, each for a sitting, and put them into individual sealable sandwich bags. Image dropping the whole single role, the only one to be found, into a puddle or stream or otherwise damp stretch. I need to rewatch Alfie's video in case he included it, so pardon me if he already did. I thought of this while offshore fishing, where everything is just wet, wet and wet, and running to the latrine is likely to produce 'no remaining tissue left', and I don't want to be sh*t out of luck.

Am I in school? Yes. Am I going to watch this entire 1 hour six minute video? Also yes.

Nice new video

AVE ALFIE!!! 🗿🤌

Amen

I lost a toenail every backpacking trip until I sized up even more. Then finally going downhill there was no toe smashing

Oh frick. They let him out the basement!!!!!

Holy fuck you’re alive

Nice video bro