9 Tips EVERY BACKPACKER Should Know For Sun Protection

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00:00 Hey Y'all
00:29 Don't Be Afraid To Start The Day With Some Sunlight
02:01 Wear Sunscreen
02:09 Chemical Sunscreen vs Physical Sunscreen
05:42 Internal Sunscreen
06:53 Don't Trust The BASE TAN Theory
07:42 Protect Your Skin With Your Clothing
09:02 Hike With An Umbrella
10:09 Beware The "Sideways Sun"
11:04 You Can Still Get Sunburned When It's Cold
11:39 Take Extra Precautions In the Snow - Snow Blindness
12:30 Protect Your Eyes
13:28 My Skin Cancer Removal Procedure
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@fredlupton9076 11 месяцев назад

This retired dermatologist congratulates you on this great, very informative, video! Well done

@HomemadeWanderlust 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@stevethirdcitymo6527 11 месяцев назад

Okay, as someone who lost a travel buddy, best friend, and brother to fricking melanoma cancer, PREACH IT SISTER! Protect yourselves from intense sun. Wear sunscreen and long clothes. Your family needs you around!

@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists 10 месяцев назад

Perfect statement. Honoring one of my ski patrol buddies who succumb to skin cancer. Another one was killed in an avalanche. Safety first out there!

@joshyoon 11 месяцев назад

I don't think most people realize that skin damage is cumulative, so even though you might not feel its effect now, it all adds up when you're older

@douglasgoold6484 11 месяцев назад

This is the first video I've seen addressing this pressing issue. I'm not the accomplished hiker you are - at age 64 I set out to hike the CDT in 2022. We didn't succeed, but I personally backpacked 1,000 miles, so not bad. I'm a scar-carrying member of the trifecta of skin cancer - basil cells, squamous, and the real bad one, melanoma. I've suffered this since around age 30. I've always been an outdoor person (tennis, golf, and hiking, primarily). Only in the last 15 years or so have I taken this completely seriously. When I hit the CDT in early April 2022, I had long-sleeved shirts and pants, a runner's sun hat that protected the sides and back of my head and provided a bill, and sun gloves. I put on sunscreen every day. I didn't give vitamin D input a thought - 10-12 hours a day on the trail would definitely take care of that. My personal message would be to pay attention now or pay later, as I am. I have skin checks every 6 months, and it's a good checkup when I don't have a biopsy to see if a spot is cancerous. So, don't take this lightly - it creeps up on you and it's not fun. My trail name is spaceman, and I hope to see you out there!

@sulj3373 11 месяцев назад

We were raised in a different time too. Baby oil and iodine.😮

@garyleibitzke4166 11 месяцев назад

My wife, being a natural red head has had all 3. So far I've been lucky and just gotten the pre-cancerous spots hit with the liquid nitrogen. BTW, we're both 70 y/o.

@steven023 11 месяцев назад

Scar-carrying member here also at age 65. Did lots of backpacking, hiking in the Utah and Arizona deserts back in the 80's with no sun protection. Had a melanoma removed three years ago. Now it's sunscreen, Coolibar clothing , hats and plenty of sunscreen every time I go outdoors.

@mikeroy6713 11 месяцев назад

@sulj3373 LOL I remember those days. Liquid magnifying glass.

@robertcunneen4031 11 месяцев назад

Sun protection is so important if you come hiking in Oz (Australia). Every convenience store, supermarket and chemist has SPF50+ sunscreen available, so please use it.

@paulstricklin8718 11 месяцев назад

As a 73 year old and now armchair backpacker who has watched all your videos this is by far the most important one. Unfortunately, I also paid little attention to reapplying sunscreen regularly and am now paying the price. Growing up in Los Angeles, backpacking and mountaineering since my teens I’ve seen a dermatologist every four months since turning thirty-four and they are still burning growths off and cutting on me. Hopefully, your younger viewers will see this video and pay attention as most of the damage occurs when we are teens and only many years later appears. Glad your well and keep the videos coming.

@buckshot4428 11 месяцев назад

My dad had melanoma in his mid 60's. His doctor made a massive crater on his back and told him to enjoy his life. He bought a ranch house and had some horses which was his lifelong dream. He suprised everyone and lived to be 79, but the cancer came back. Please take care of your entire body folks. Take care and God bless.

@davidprosch4306 10 месяцев назад

I am old, almost 73. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, narration and insights. Skin cancer is more likely to get you than grizzly bears, rattle snakes and two legged predators from being on the trail. Good for you to share your experience. You inspire. Please stay safe, make wise choices on risks you take and continue sharing those experiences. The little mark below your eyebrow doesn't take away how lovely you are.

@hutchke15 11 месяцев назад

Don't feel too bad - we all go outside, and even the most sun-conscious folks can get skin cancers. Glad you caught it and are taking care of yourself!

@tomroderick8213 11 месяцев назад

I have been watching your videos since you got the Trail Name Dixie and this is the most important one I have ever seen. I am 76 years old and a native of Georgia. Much of my sun exposure happened when I was a child and sunscreen had not been invented! I started getting skin cancers in my 40's and have had more skin cancers removed than I can remember. In spite of having at least yearly and sometimes twice a year checkups by my dermatologist, and using sunscreen by the barrel, long sleeve sun shits and a wide brim "boonie" bad like we had during Vietnam they keep coming. NO ONE is immune. I had fair skin and freckles with red hair growing up but some of my black friends with very dark skin have also had skin cancers. I am fortunate since all of mine have either been Basal cell or Squamous cell. Thank you for spreading the word that skin cancer is nothing to ignore. I had two Mohs surgeries this year based on the five positive biopsies I had last year. If your video helps even one person avoid skin cancer it is fantastic. Thanks Again Dixie

@Feribrat99 11 месяцев назад

I hear you and that is the solid truth of it for sure.

@KellyJoy206 11 месяцев назад

As someone who’s used skin protection their whole life and still ended up with Melanoma, stage 4. I thank you for bringing awareness to folks 🖤🖤

@elliottjames671 11 месяцев назад

Its the sun screen and seed oils that cause skin cancer

@deaniew2210 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Dixie for making this PSA video. I have to admit that when I watched your year of fire and ice PCT video that I was really disappointed when you said that you’re not usually a hat person and you only wore one when you went into Sierra. I wanted you to be safe. I am in the process of recovering from cancer albeit bowel cancer, not skin cancer. But having grown up in Australia, it’s been drilled into me to protect myself from the sun. I’m sorry it took this skin cancer scare for you to change your habits. You are an amazing inspirational person and you pretty much single-handedly got me on a plane and over to the US to hike some of The PCT. I know this is probably out of line for me to ask but I would love for you to go back to your fire and ice video and put a stamp / caption on it where you say that you’re not a hat person, saying ‘I wish I was because I ended up with a skin cancer on my eyebrow’. Most people new to backpacking May not end up watching this sun protection video, but they will almost certainly watch your PCT movie. All the best and hugs to you Dixie ❤

@dodavis1636 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for spreading the information. When I was younger I ignored the warnings to avoid prolonged sun exposure. I’m 57 now and have had two spots of squamous cell carcinoma cut out in the past two years. A few years ago I lost a friend to skin cancer that spread to internal organs. So now I hike with a sun shirt, long pants and a hat.

@jcd4193 11 месяцев назад

What type of skin cancer spread to internal organs in your friend, if you know and don't mind saying? Sorry for that loss.

@wvover8079 11 месяцев назад

@@jcd4193Usually melanoma is the on most likely to spread to other parts of the body. Basal cell and squamous cell are more easily treated if they are caught early. Squamous cell in the oral mucossa can spread more quickly to other parts of the body and can also be very disfiguring for the patient as they may often lose tongue, jaw bone and throat..... not sure what her friend had, but this sums up a lot of the skin cancers and what they can do.

@cailin5309 11 месяцев назад

I’ve heard of skin cancer that spread to the brain also.. it’s really no joke

@michaelsakowich7026 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Dixie! Everyone hit the Like button on this video. It is good advice and helps Dixie out on the algorithm

@HomemadeWanderlust 11 месяцев назад

You're the best! Thank you

@lakesidesusan6745 9 месяцев назад

As a child of the 50's we played outside all day when warm weather. There was no sunscreen at that time. I started seeing a dermatologists @ 35 and have had yearly checkup for nearly 40 years. At 73, I still have great skin. I had one tiny spot removed from the side of my knee. I tell all my grandkids to be sure to wear sunscreen as I do everyday! Thanks Dixie for sharing your story with us! Happy hiking!💖

@garagebrewer 11 месяцев назад

One advantage I've found, for backpacking, is that mineral sunblocks like titanium dioxide come in a liquid form that's easy to refill small containers for hiking. It's harder to do that with creams and spray cans. I can take just the amount I need for my trip. The disadvantage is the chalky whiteness which you have to rub in.

@CTRiverNomad 9 месяцев назад

I'm a kayak camper, not a backpacker, so the reflection of light off the water is a constant issue for me. I used to wear short sleeves most of the time to keep cool, but on one trip when I discovered that my sunscreen was close to running out, I came to the realization that I can keep cool just fine by wearing long sleeves and dipping them in the water. Thanks for your well researched video!

@oned6264 11 месяцев назад

Very timely video with the height of summer coming and the heat and humidity driving us all to wear less protective clothing. I’ve had multiple skin cancer removals from freezing to MOS surgery. However, I feel, the most important thing to do is have a consistent full body scan yearly by a dermatologist if you have a propensity for skin cancer. Thankfully, a melanoma was discovered on my back and removed BEFORE it spread to the lymph system, which is how melanomas travel to other organs of the body. I’m 82 years old now and still hiking on the AT thanks to practicing good health and seeing appropriate doctors on a preventative schedule. I’m also fortunate to be on Medicare and supplemental insurance that covers 80% of my health care costs. At this age I realize the importance of regular health checkups. Thanks again Dixie for another informative video. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🇺🇸👊🏻

@MickeyC-xz7gc 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for what you do. I'm a single dad with two daughters (early 20s), that i have lucky enough to increase there time outdoors with me. I teach outdoor education, leadership, and communication skills. You have been a great sorce for me, but an amazing source that they can, naturally, connect with. This will be another video i will ask them to watch. You have my greatest admiration. Thanks again.❤

@timm7524 11 месяцев назад

Sun protective clothing is a great option. Even in heat! Can cost a bit to get good, synthetic sun wear, but it's like magic and not sweaty. As a bonus, I've found the weave is tight enough it's an added barrier to mosquito bites, etc.

@hikingwheather 11 месяцев назад

Preach, sister! I had a basal cell carcinoma removed several years ago and I have become more conscious about sun protection. I like the OR Astroman sun hoodie with a baseball hat, sunglasses and physical sunscreen on my face. I need to look into using an umbrella when it's not very windy. Thanks so much for talking about this, you're the first hiking RU-vidr I've heard address this.

@Mike___Kilo 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! Despite my half-Mexican parentage, I burn easily and have taken to wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt or sun hoody, sun gloves, a neck buff, and a wide brimmed "Shelta" brand hat - which features a rakishly styled formed brim - while on the trail. With the right fabrics, you'll feel cooler not hotter. I also use sunblock.

@garegardner6782 11 месяцев назад

physical over chemical (mostly, when possible), sensible advice Ms D. My family were all farmers, until me, they wore long sleeves, hats, gloves to work in, Not one of them had any issues with skin cancer, just sayin'. You are giving GREAT advice in this video. If you ever meet a sunburned dermatologist on the trail....RUN

@stevescuba1978 11 месяцев назад

Definitely stay away from the cancerous chemicals in most sun blocks. I spend 10 hours a day in the Florida sun, and I wear a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants. I never get burnt, and I don't have to slather on nasty chemical cocktails that leave you greasy. We need to learn from our ancestors, open weave linen is best, but modern sun shirts work too

@sagehiker 11 месяцев назад

We all should have basic healthcare, end of my screed. I have spent two careers working and hiking outdoors. Four pre-cancerous growths and two new ones that need attention next month. I have always covered up, required as PPE on my work, by years of skiing and hiking in winter, across snow cover and that sideways stuff got my face in places it is hard to keep sunscreen all day. Well done, concise and informative.

@Andy-Mesa 11 месяцев назад

My go to outfit: OR Echo or REI Sahara Shade sun hoody, OR Ferrosi pants, OR Echo neck gaiter, Sunday Afternoons Sun Guide Cap, full fingered sun gloves (any cheap fishing/driving gloves will do) Nothing beats clothing. I hate sunscreen; it's messy, sticky, doesn't apply evenly, and you need to constantly reapply. I hike fully covered head to toe, *and* I use an umbrella. I've found that not only does it work better but it also keeps you cooler. There's a reason why people in the desert are always fully clothed.

@canesrock82 6 месяцев назад

Good video. I'll add that most damage is done in our youth when we are kids. If you have a bump with differing color go have it checked right away. Melanoma is like high 90s preventable if you act when it's new.

@cosmokenney 10 месяцев назад

I started using buffs about 15 years ago while fly fishing. Now I wear one pretty much every day. I like the Milwaukee ones you can get from home depot. I also don't hike in shorts anymore and prefer lightweight run pants. And I also wear spf sleeves and sun gloves. No more sun screen for me. And the buff also helps a lot with mosquitoes and gnats.

@beckyumphrey2626 11 месяцев назад

Great advise. I am a 62 year old that spent way too many days in the sun in my younger years.

@juliannuss123 11 месяцев назад

Great very comprehensive “TED Talk” on skin cancer risks while backpacking and how to mitigate the risks! Love your channel and videos.

@bernsieee 11 месяцев назад

I watched your PCT videos during treatment for hodgkin lymphoma in 2018-- I am sorry to hear that you also had a cancer experience. I'm healthy and back on the trails, fortunately! But I really appreciate you using your platform to bring awareness to cancer prevention. Your journeys in and out of the wilderness are so impactful :)

@HomemadeWanderlust 11 месяцев назад

Oh wow! So glad you’re doing well now ♥️

@claramullen 11 месяцев назад

I am happy to hear that you got this taken care of soon and on the recovery road. Take care Dixie ❤

@colleenrobichaudmountzouro4517 11 месяцев назад

Please keep being "Preachy"!!! We lost my dad to skin cancer this year and not everyone takes skin cancer seriously. I have friends who refuse to wear sun screen even to this day.

@jamesnelson5110 11 месяцев назад

Umbrellas with a reflective outer surface will reduce the temperature under the umbrella by 5 to 10 degrees. So much more comfortable

@BMFGiGA 11 месяцев назад

My good colleague died aged 33 from cancer. This is a cunning disease. Take care of yourself Dixie. And be well. p.s. you are such a beauty p.s.2 love your videos

@Nynke_K 11 месяцев назад

Ah, basal cell carcinoma! I know it well. (Mine had been opening up and bleeding under a sports bra strap, so my doctor removed it - I only found out it was cancer weeks later!) It does seem like the friendliest, least threatening form of skin cancer one can get! I've pretty much always been careful about skin protection since I burn really easily, there were definitely times (decades, when I was little?) when SPF30, let alone 50, wasn't available, and I definitely didn't know you have to reapply sunscreen every two hours. and don't get me started on swimming or snorkeling! It's hard to really be careful enough even if you're trying, so these days I usually wear long sleeves and pants to avoid a whole lot of work applying sunscreen! Very grateful for the lightweight technical fabrics we have nowadays 😊

@davidsharp3522 11 месяцев назад

At 23 I was told to pack my bags and get ready to evacuate my body…I somehow survived extremely advanced Melanoma. At 50 I have hats stashed everyplace, especially in the car, wear sleeves, etc. Its much easier to be covered than rely on remembering sunscreen and the possible side affects of sunscreen worry me.

@benmccrea1981 10 месяцев назад

Great video! As a fair-skinned American who has had multiple skin cancers removed, I have found it really eye-opening to consider the difference in latitude (and hence, sun intensity) between where I spend my time outside and where my evolved skin tone came from. My ancestors from Germany and the UK had skin adapted to the sun at same latitude as Hudson Bay in Canada! Conversely, much of the US is at the same latitude as the Mediterranean Sea and North Africa. When my family heads to the Carolina beaches, we are getting the same sun intensity as someone in Morocco! Hiking in the mountains, where there is less atmosphere absorbing the UV rays, ratchets up the sun intensity even further.

@evelynwaugh4053 10 месяцев назад

So true. My family ethnic background is Scandinavian, Irish, and German; I moved to California from Wisconsin in my early 20s. I've always been outside a lot. I can tell I have WAY more sun damage / aging than my peers who stayed in Wisconsin or New England. The sun is fierce here and I really wish I had used protection.

@jimmeek8621 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for this, Dixie. I’m so glad that they got to your cancer early and hope you mend quickly. I’m also glad that you were paying attention and noticed this recent spot and hauled yourself into the doctor once you saw something suspicious. I’ve not yet gotten past the “suspicious spots” phase, but the dermatologist whittles a another spot off my face every year or two now to be sure, so I’ve gotten more careful. I don’t remove the cover of my sunroof now without putting on a hat, and I keep a pair of sun gloves in the car for long highway trips on sunny days. I think your umbrella and sideways sun warning belong together. An umbrella does provide cooling protection, but it can’t block all the sunlight bouncing around on a bright day, so the sunscreen still matters. I have a couple of the REI Sahara Sun Hoodies, that got the top spot on Outdoor Gear Lab’s list last year. Some of the others feel a little “silkier,” but the REIs are UPF 50 (I’ve seen others as low as UPF 20) and cost less. The hoodie means carrying a ball cap to shade your face with the hood on, in addition to the broad-brimmed hat you might prefer to wear part of the day. Again, thanks for this, and I hope you stay well.

@keithwibel6195 11 месяцев назад

Good stuff Dixie. I live in southern Arizona. The people who work outside all wear long pants and long sleeve shirts and hats. I am 66 years old. When I hike I dress the same way. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health.

@hallfamily2141 11 месяцев назад

As a very freckled pale person who has had dozens of cancerous moles removed since I was a kid, one of my biggest concerns with long term hiking has been sun protection. While sweating I have to reapply every other hour and it was never practical. Thank you for addressing this. I usually opt for sunscreen twice a day and wearing lightweight uv protecting hats and shirts. I would absolutely love if there was an FDA approved pill I could take as sun protection.

@mellowfellowfishing 11 месяцев назад

Oh my... sorry to hear you had to deal with that and happy that it wasn't too serious. I spend a lot of time fishing and playing tennis... and not the best with sunscreen. In addition to sunblock, I've implemented bucket hats and UPF 50 rated clothing. Can't wait to see the zinc covered nose 😊

@icegypsy99 11 месяцев назад

So glad that you caught this in time. Hopefully it heals quickly. These are some great tips. You know, as a kid in the 70s, we never really used sunscreen at all. Fortunately I was never one to lounge in the sun. I did get a few burns over the years. Now, for my face, my moisturizer has sunscreen, my makeup also has sunscreen. I wear hats now (something I never used to do). I've grown to love rashguard shirts. They help you stay cool and keep the sun off.

@stpetie7686 11 месяцев назад

MOHS is a pretty cool procedure. Just got familiar with it having a chunk of cancer removed from my face. Glad yours went well too, Dixie. I just found your site 2 or 3 weeks ago but have watched your AT, PCT, Florida, Pinhoti and will be finishing your CDT hike videos today. They are excellent. You and Aaron do an terrific job and I'd like to thank you both for the pleasure and information I've gotten from you guys.

@broadskilling 11 месяцев назад

@stpete7686, ditto your comments about MOHS. Had two MOHS procedures on my face at the same location (still no sexy pirate scar... darn).

@obsidianjane4413 11 месяцев назад

This is a really good video. Every time I start writing about, "but don't forget..." you mention it. I'm the same way. 50 years growing up in the Southwest and South and not caring about sun exposure, now I can't get burned without growing skin cancers...

@scotttaylor3598 11 месяцев назад

As a fair-skinned, freckled, red-head... YES, sun protection is critical! Nice job presenting this topic. As far as sun hoodies, I got one last year from Outdoor Vitals. Very light to carry/wear - still need to do better myself about using it more, but in the meantime I use kid's formula 50 SPF as my go-to, summer and winter. Good wishes for the healing!

@shanebond4434 11 месяцев назад

Glad you are speaking out. My ear is still healing from my surgery. I had Squamous cell just inside the lower earlobe. The doctor had to cut out cartledge and replace it. A skin graft was cut from just in front of the ear, and cartledge was taken from both ears to replace what was cut out. I paid cash as well. The doctor took good care of me. I feel like I got my money's Worth in him.

@montyollie 11 месяцев назад

I have to admit, I have watched you for years, and from day one up until today, I've always looked at you in a tank top and short shorts and just CRINGED as I am pale, ginger and come from a long line of people who got skin cancer from childhood burns. I wear sleeves and pants constantly and could never expose as much skin as you do, as I burn so quickly and it makes me SO so so sick to where I'm vomiting even from a small patch of missed sunscreen. Being Canadian doesn't help. I'm so sorry you got cancer but so glad it's made you make this video. I know people won't do as you say, they will do what you do... and you had exposed skin for so many years of hikes. Hopefully this is a reminder. Most people won't think of it until they get the diagnosis, though.

@Laurencausey 11 месяцев назад

My favorite sun hoodie is the Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoodie. It doesn’t feel too hot, even in the Georgia humidity and the hood is comfortable and covers well and still able to breathe.

@grandadslifehacks8992 28 дней назад

Great recommendation. For lower cost, on Amazon, I found the Netdraw Ultra-Soft Bamboo Viscose Hoodie shirt UPF 50+ Sun Protection Long sleeve Lightweight UV Shirt.

@DavidIrthum 11 месяцев назад

I worked as a hospice nurse driving up to 2 hours to see clients in North Central Texas. I got a basal cell carcinoma on my left temple near my ear. I refused chemotherapy but got radiation treatments with total success. My dermatologist said along with sun block use SPF clothing with a hoodie.

@kbhothothot 11 месяцев назад

Dixie, I am sad that you are dealing with skin cancer! You are one of my hiking/backpacking heros and I will certainly keep you in my thoughts 🙏 Thank you for putting this issue out there for fellow tribe members. I have been a hiker/mountain climber/backpacker for so many satisfying years, but I have been very lax about my skin care. You make a difference. I will step it up! Thank you 💕

@CharlesBlank 11 месяцев назад

I love the outdoor research echo sun hoodie since its the lightest most breathable that I've found. I use the pebble color since its the lightest color.

@ajaynangalia334 11 месяцев назад

Hi.. I'm really sorry to hear about this medical issue. I've been following you over the last year as I've just started back packing and I've learned so much from you. I pray that this issue will get resolved very soon and you will continue being an inspiration for all of us 🥰

@Syncop8rNZ 11 месяцев назад

I don't think I could stand hiking with an umbrella! I have something on my face that I need to get checked out so this is a good reminder.

@TweetyPAK7 11 месяцев назад

I'm so sorry this happened. My dermatologist told me I had the worst type of skin--fair and freckled. I had a precancerous, minuscule speck taken off my face last year. Currently watching a spot on my shoulder. While I was never a "sun worshiper" I of course have had sunburns and exposure. I am not good about sunscreen. I just forget. I know I need to pay attention! Speedy healing!

@billpowell5207 11 месяцев назад

Mine was melanoma. Scary and procedures were no joke.

@bobmcelroy7289 11 месяцев назад

Been there...Nuff said. That said, I'll second, PREACH IT! TEACH IT! I DONT CARE BUT GET IT OUT THERE! I do trail maintenance for my county in Florida, and lead kayakers, I use SPF 70

@grantcivyt 11 месяцев назад

Glad you're on the mend, Dixie . I love your attitude, openness and sense of humor. ❤

@rvboondocker2559 11 месяцев назад

I have had a couple spots cut out, and I still don’t look like Frankenstein, but I am as handsome as ever! I generally do not wear sunscreen, but I do wear long sleeves and long pants, and a very huge brimmed hat like an amigo! In addition to overall proper nutrition, I think it is critical, particularly if you are immunocompromised, to have extra anthocyanins, and phytonutrients found in fresh foods that are not processed. We do all we can to keep that going daily and even have our own 1000 square-foot garden.

@mojaslovenija9903 11 месяцев назад

I was about 200 days of fieldwork as a geographer past 30 years. I was always with long sleeves and a shield cap. I used sunscreen very rarely as I sweat a lot, so my exposure to the sun has taken its toll...the shiel cap protected my upper face but the shin below the bottom lips was exposed to the sun and three years ago I got skin cancer. I needed a long treatment and the third surgeon's operation successfully removed the cancer. Yes, use the sunscreen!

@veronikahnilickova3915 11 месяцев назад

Take care, Dixie. Thank you for all the education you share with us. I truly appreciate what you do.

@bobv7753 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Dixie for your research & well presented information on sun protection. I learned alot & will put it to practice. Quick recovery wishes!

@chriscon8463 11 месяцев назад

Great video, Dixie! Thanks for making it. Stay safe!

@donnajess 11 месяцев назад

Excellent advice, Jessica! Thank you for continuing to provide us with important facts 🙏 👏

@AVPVideoProducts 11 месяцев назад

Hey Dixie! Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate your candidness and the very helpful tips and explanations. I will pray for your wellness.

@camillecck 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this important video! As someone getting sunburns very easily, I always tried to protect myself from the sun as best as possible. And I am a huge fan of sun hoodies! By far my favorite is the Montbell Cool Parka, it keeps me as cool as a tank top and of course has all the sun protection benefits. Highly recommend!

@cynthiapierce4184 11 месяцев назад

Keep on preaching! Your experiences and wisdom are invaluable.

@tmapool 11 месяцев назад

I'm so glad you caught that early! Plus, thank you for the great info you always give out!

@ronaldrose7593 11 месяцев назад

Hello 👋 Dixie, thank you for sharing this valuable sun protection information. 🤗

@jimmyjenkins9240 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for passing this on and I’m happy for you that it worked out well.

@christellebilodeau 11 месяцев назад

you're a force of nature Dixie. thank you for everything !

@baskets8429 11 месяцев назад

Great vid! Definitely something each hiker needs to keep in mind when being outside most of the day exposed to sun. As a truck driver I was exposed to sun and being into everything outdoors I ended up with Melanoma on my face. It was scary to realize that it’s very deadly if untreated. Luckily they removed it before it went to far. But it was also something that made me realize that life is short and having that experience made me get on the AT as soon as possible and thru hike in 2017, my dermatologist advised me not to do the CDT but I did it anyway Long sleeve shirt , hat Bandana sunscreen etc Hope everyone is careful and keeps the dangerous sun rays in mind Happy Trails

@jessekane808 8 месяцев назад

HEY EVERYONE READ THIS! iv done roofing work for almost 10 years now and sun hoodies have saved my life. The material they’re made of when you sweat actually cools your body. When your shirt is wet and you get hit with a breeze it literally feels like air conditioning. Whenever me and my co worker get a breeze we just look at each other knowing that we’re both feeling the same thing. Secondly the hood gives you 100% protection on your neck which is very nice

@katiesturgill3649 Месяц назад

Do you have a recommendation?

@gabiimg333 11 месяцев назад

This is an awesome video, Dixie! Keep it up 😊

@HammerandPipe 11 месяцев назад

You will always be beautiful. thank you for everything you've done for the community and educating those of us who wanna be apart of the community. You rock Dixie

@sallyschmitz8048 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the message! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

@dandavenport4565 11 месяцев назад

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you for sharing this very useful information.

@1attempting2bkind52 11 месяцев назад

Thank you Dixie!! I hope you feel better.

@nataliebartlett3457 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was caught early x I love your videos x hope you recover quickly x

@mark222b 11 месяцев назад

We love you Dixie, please take good care of yourself.

@JjJj-bq7le 11 месяцев назад

I hope you have a good prognosis and continue to make our week with your vids

@rbailey294 11 месяцев назад

You take care of yourself, and get well! Thank you for bringing this information and awareness to us all. You're just the best! Be well! And be happy!

@rogberube6422 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, Dixie, for sharing these infos.

@Mike___Kilo 11 месяцев назад

And glad you're OK!

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 8 месяцев назад

*Great video, Dixie. Glad to hear you are okay...👍*

@chrislonsberry1974 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the message! I hope you’re well and there is no reoccurring cancer!

@johnloughrey476 11 месяцев назад

Glad you have it under control. I've had 3 melanoma spots removed. Love to hike around the mountains in southern Arizona and know that at higher altitudes exposer risk is greater also. Keep those 3 and 6 month scan appointments.

@user-kx9mt1kb5k 11 месяцев назад

Lord willing you'll be OK and continue your hiking pursuits, be well Dixie and stay strong.

@5heinens 11 месяцев назад

oh my gosh! My outdoor guide son started usng sunhoodies in arizona and colorado and i was baffled that hed use long sleeves. They seem so hot. Until I bought a sunhoodie myself. I have one from Patagonia that has a very stylish fit and another from Outdoor Research. both of them are very cool, allowing air to pass through. Yet if I wear a t-shirt or tank underneath, they provide a bit of warmth in cooler weather. They both dry really fast and are light weight so you barely feel them on, and they pack into a tiny ball. Overall, I have not been sunburned wearing them, even after a 12 hour day of paddling (Paddling generally means NO SHADE). I am so sold un sun hoodies, I have purchased them for all of my kids, and their spouses and significant others. I love them. I try on several to find the best fit (coverage as well as appearance and confort - non-restrictiveness) and then invest in one! You will NOT regret it!

@zookee2003 11 месяцев назад

yikes! i'm glad to hear you are on the mend. thx 4 the video and useful info...i have a lot of room for improvement in this area. take care

@stephanieoregan 11 месяцев назад

Bless you, my love ❤ big hugs!

@kenkrausse3624 11 месяцев назад

Your in my prayers girl,❤

@elainepowell5768 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this information. My husband, who is 40 years old, just had a melanoma spot removed from his arm. Luckily it didn't spread and they were able to remove it all, but it was scary! He loves to be outdoors, but has always been one to wear sunscreen and sit in the shade.

@sgtjarhead99 11 месяцев назад

Glad you were able to catch this one early. Prayers.

@Ratatrail 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the wake up call, really appreciated it!! Great tips.

@MadisonSites 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this. I am doing a PCT thru hike right now and LOVE my Merino Ridge sun hoodie!

@oldwelshwitch 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this video

@kangaroo1486 9 месяцев назад

I had to take my granddad to have that procedure done when I was 18, that was a real wake up call for me, and I knew I wanted to do everything possible to avoid it! Now I’m known as the one among my friends who bathes in sunscreen (especially with being a red head!!) because I’m so big on wearing it.