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35 minutes? Yay!!! Love you, love your channel and videos! Thanks for another great distraction from our current realities! I smile every time you say “bag”. I don’t want this to come across negatively, so please please don’t think I am. I get confused with the new camera angles. When it’s a side view of you talking to another camera. 🤔. Stay safe, stay healthy. Happy Earth Day 🌍 ❤️
I can definitely recommend the electrolytes. I completely lost all appetite, and hardly ate anything for the 6 days, but somehow still made it to the to the top
I really appreciate you going over your clothes. Very helpful as I plan my hike to Kilimanjaro in a couple of years! When I hiked Mt. Fuji over a decade ago during a night hike the best advice I received was to bring an extra set of gloves because people always lose one! And sure enough, I did--with the high altitude--lightheadedness and the dark things happen!
Hey, Nadine! I just returned from a successful sumit of Kilimanjaro. Your videos were the best resources for information and so accurate compared to other RU-vidrs. I'm also amazed that you filmed so much during the trek. We were so exhausted and barely had time to take photos. Thank you for the content!!
It's rare that I can watch a video all the way to the end but I had no problem here. Loved seeing the clips of you using and wearing the gear while on hike
I love these kinds of videos to inform people and prep us for these type of fun activities when traveling! Thank you for sharing all of this information, with all the details. I also appreciate when you talk about the ethical and sustainable options that we should keep in our minds when doing these types of activities (you mention these in the comments!).
Thank you for sharing your experience! I has made me believe the I can do it too! My sister and I have now planed that we will do it one day because of this! Also really helpful with the videos about packing and the information video. Congratulation with the engagement! What does others do when the go to the toilet when they hike?
This video gave me flashbacks to my time in the Army (US). And yes, ponchos are so handy when trekking around. The chemical suits were the warmest thing, and guys would wear them at night. Some guys even wore pantyhose.
@@heynadine Good point. I didn't think about that. I wonder if just holding the line up over your head with the bite valve open would allow the water to drain back into the bag... I guess I have some experimenting to do!
QUESTIONS! - As a lady, how did bathroom breaks go through out the day as you were hiking. You’ve stated in your videos about having to use the bathroom multiple times through out the hike due to how much water you’re consuming. - In your group, did you have anyone traveling alone? If so, did they have their own tent or did they have to share? Do you by any chance know what KA’s policy is on that? - Last One! Could you please please please type out the brands of ALL the clothes you bought/invested in for the trip? I would love to start stocking up now even if I’m 2 years out from my trip! haha Thank you for the AWESOME video!
Brands we used and like: Merino wool shirts/baselayers - Smartwool, Icebreaker Rain gear - Marmot, Arc'teryx, Rab (gore-tex is the best) Insulated jackets/fleeces - Patagonia, Arc'teryx Pants/shirts/clothing - Kühl, Arc'teryx, Marmot Hiking boots - Merrell, Keen As far as backpacks go, Osprey and Deuter make some of the best. There are lots of other great brands, but some of these were picked over other options because of the styles and how well they fit us. Hope this helps :)
Still very much enjoying your Kilimanjaro series. Great stuff and very informative 👍🏻🏔. Hope to get there soon. In the meantime I continue to catch up with uploading my travel vlogs from Saudi Arabia and Kenya...❤️❤️🌴
I was meant to climb Kili last year! However during training I got into an accident and had to have emergency surgery which obviously meant I couldn’t do the climb anymore x Still very much hoping to do it in the future though !!
my questions would be what did you put in your day bag other than your meds and the camera and where did you get the two liter bladder with the pipe:) Lots of love
@@fansinstagram2358 travel and adventure is indeed the coolest especially climbing the mountain once it arrives to be sure to be satisfied even though climbing to the top of the mountain is quite difficult.
Thank you for making this! I was supposed to climb in May but we have to postpone for at least a year due to Covid. Seeing your videos keeps me excited!!
My heart breaks knowing the porters don’t have proper clothing or shoes when joining the hike. Did they have warmer attire when you guys were in the snow? I still don’t understand why they’re needed, hikers should carry their own stuff. I just worry with everything they carry they can lose their balance and get hurt.
Alli I. It's to do with the laws of the national park. The idea is to keep the local people employed. Everyone hiking up the mountain needs a porter and it's also a health and safety issue, but you're right they need better gear
So the short answer to this is that not all companies treat their porters the same, and some treat them quite well. The porters don't climb any higher than basecamp so they don't need the extreme cold weather gear, but they do have warm clothing. Lots of people would gladly climb the mountain on their own, but the reality is that by making porters necessary, it creates jobs for thousands of people who might struggle to find other types of work. Look into KPAP the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project for more info and also choose a provider KPAP certified.
I love all these videos! My sister and I have wanted to do the hike for ages and these are so informative :) My question would be: what is one thing that you wish you knew before hiking it/one piece of advice you wish you had received?
Hey Nadine! Thank you for this video! I hope to use it in the future. For next year, I am planning a trip to Peru. Do you have a packing guide video to Machu Picchu?
Ok I have a TRAVEL MEDS question. I travel to Europe plenty & never bring all my pharmacy bottles. I take PICS of the bottles in case issue. ** DID YOU encounter anyone checking meds for script bottles or heard of this happening?? Makes a big difference if I have to carry all them in my daypack as my plane carry on. Thanks so much:)
Question for the Q&A: I saw you mention the "bathroom" situation in this and another video. Can you give more detail about that "bathroom" at camp and when hiking? Was the bathroom at camp actually private/only for you two? Also, when hiking, do you take breaks where you can go pee in the woods? With so much hiking/drinking water, did you have to "go" often when hiking? Thanks!!!!
I was curious how you did with your batteries. I'm glad you answered that. I am actually looking into rain gear now for my use. If I had good rain gear there are a lot of outdoor things to do. I noticed you used the Marmot brand. Are you happy with that brand?
HI Nadine, I hope this note finds you well - I am new to your page, as I was searching for info on my pending Kili climb in Aug and love your journey on Kili. And, congrats on the baby - hope all is going fantastic! Best moment of my life! That said, I am loving your packing vid, and wonder if you could help me translate. You mentioned for your shirts - Marina Will? I am just not sure what that line of gear is. And, did I notice that your puff jacket was patigonia. I like having a referece so and brands you could share that I could check out would be great for your clothing. Again, congrats! Debbie
Exciting! Which route are you climbing? Merino Wool is what I was talking about regarding the shirts. It's a great material for hiking clothes as it breathes well, regulates temperature, and it doesn't hold body odor as bad as other materials. Patagonia is a brand I love. Really good quality stuff. Arc'teryx, Icebreaker and Marmot are other brands that I'm familiar with and enjoy their stuff. There are other good brands, but those are the first ones that come to mind that I'm most familiar with. Hope this helps!
@@heynadine HI Nadine! Thanks so much for your response. I am so excited - we are taking the Lemosho Route, so it will be an 8 day climb. I am a cancer survivor and have partnered with the american cancer society to raise awareness and fundraising. That said, we are team Determination and our climb it starts the 8th! I am for sure checking the MW line out, I'll keep you posted! Thank you so much!
That sounds amazing Debbie! Incredible that you're doing it for such a good cause. Lemosho 8 day is a super good choice. It should give your group lots of time to acclimatize to the elevation. Not to mention it's very scenic and less intense than some other routes. Best of luck!
Ditch the hot water bottle and use the nalgene instead, also ditch the spray sunscreen and use lotion only. Use tooth tabs instead of toothpaste. lots of videos available on clothing used by climbers, lighter and less layers.
I'm hopefully going to be doing the inca trail when things are less crazy, I would assume I need this kind of stuff, just less of it as it's a much easier trail?
How about the tent, sleeping bag and mat? Maybe you rented it but good to know if a person bring own things to sleep. Well it is a good video to get some information. Thx.
Jan 7-2023 Long time subscriber- just booked my Kilimanjaro summit - all thanks to you and your husband Question - I’m only bringing my iPhone - will this work on summit day for pics and videos ?? iPhone 14
@@javiervera7025 Yes, we used the same boots on summit day. I would just recommend having some really warm socks and maybe even some of those small heat packs to put in your boots or gloves depending on how warm your gear is and how cold it is on your summit climb. As for the camera, your iPhone 14 will do a perfectly good job. I would recommend bring a battery bank to make sure you have plenty of battery power when it's time to summit. On cold days and during the summit climb I would keep the phone inside my layers of clothing and in a pocket that's close to my body. Extreme cold will drain batteries very fast and may even prevent your phone from turning on. Use your body heat to keep your phone/camera batteries from dying and they will work perfectly well when you need them on the summit. Good luck!
you mentioned you also did safaris before, we are looking to do that as well in addition to stopping at Zanzibar, were these the only two bags each of you brought for the entire trip or did you bring anything additional? I am assuming you had to check the duffle as well? Also who did you book with to do the combo?
What sort of pants did you pack and how many? I'm guessing sports like pants. I suffer alot with cystitis and concerned how I would stay clean and prevent it. I really want to plan this trip for the future but that is my main concern. Hopefully I would get some antibiotics from the doctor to pack as well as cystitis sachets. Any other useful tips?
Hi! Sorry if I missed it but how many pairs of socks did you bring? and what kind of socks (ex. light hiking socks for the beginning but wool for summit, etc.? )
These packing videos are so helpful Nadine I love to hike especially in my home state of Tasmania (check out the videos on my RU-vid channel!) - and new gear tips is always a good thing 👍🏼👍🏼
@@heynadine Yeah that is true. Another solution is to raise the tube above your head and open the mouth piece, letting the water drain back into the bladder.
