In this video I share 20 thru-hiking tips for new hikers planning their first thru-hike. Not only will I share some tips on how to lighten your gear, but also how to stay safe and enjoy your trip. Use these through-hiking hacks and become a smarter hiker!

Part 2 (another 25 tips): https://www.youtube.com/watch?vFUvTWbl0PH4

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MY COMPLETE GEAR LIST (affiliate links)
Silverlight socks (Silverlight: https://alnk.to/4BECIUi (15% discount code: hikemuch15)
Osprey Talon 44 backpack (new model) (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pZUZHK)
Black Diamond Distance FLZ trekking poles (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xkFazq)
Water filter (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3riXlDf)
Cicerone Guide 54(https://www.cicerone.co.uk/the-gr11-trail-sixth)
Set of 3 dry bags (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bTlwBB)
Tent (Rei.com: https://www.rei.com/product/168564/rei-co-op-flash-air-1-tent)
Camping cushion (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MzzUWT)
Decathlon microfiber towel (Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.com/products/ultra-compact-microfiber-towel-size-m-26-x-35-158324)
Sleeping pad (Rei.com: https://www.rei.com/product/157892/rei-co-op-flash-thermal-sleeping-pad)
Cooking pot (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NRcywv)
Spork (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3b2moVk)
Silicone camping cup (Amazon: https://amzn.to/37YIOoq)
Cooking stove (Amazon: https://amzn.to/37W4SzS)
Power bank (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gmqRER)
Headlight (Amazon: https://amzn.to/37X41iH)
Camera (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3r8OALH)
Lens (Amazon: https://amzn.to/301mCWh)
ND filter (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3q5GrX1)
Camera-mounted microphone (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3r7Yyge)
GoPro Hero 7 (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dXVpvO)
Peak designs capture clip (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dVRQq7)
Fanny pack for my camera gear (Amazon: https://amzn.to/37UJfA4)
Sunglasses (https://vallon.store/collections/shop-all/products/waylons-mirror)
Sea to Summit Trowel (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iHAMGB)
Gear Air repair kit (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pXnnfq)
Swiss Army Knife (Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MAHrVr)
Decathlon down jacket Trek 100 (Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.com/products/mens-mountain-backpacking-down-jacket-trek500)
Marmot PreCip raincoat (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gqiBE3)
North Face hat (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zqR7pd)
Decathlon Evadict Mt2 (Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.com/products/mens-trail-running-shoes-mt2-300547)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 – Sports cap
00:21 – Drying socks
00:38 – Summit conference
00:53 – Flow rate
01:22 – Calories
01:45 – Dehydrated meals
02:17 – Zippers
02:26 – Fruits and vegetables
02:35 – Headphones
02:48 – Water storage
03:08 – Mounting equipment
03:23 – Sleeping pad
03:39 – Trekking poles
04:03 – Hat
04:14 – Gloves
04:22 – Journal
04:35 – Dry bags
04:45 – Surgical knot
05:02 – Lacing technique 1: Narrow toes
05:24 – Lacing technique 2: Ankle slip
05:54 – Last words

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AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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ATTRIBUTION
The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Cinematic Suspense Series, episode 009 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8224-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-009
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Chord guitar 001 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/556-chord-guitar-001
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Cinematic Suspense Series, episode 008 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7669-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-008
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Chord guitar 002 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/557-chord-guitar-002
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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