4 Tips For Hiking In EXTREME HEAT
4 Tips For Hiking In EXTREME HEAT
Check out these 4 tips for hiking in extreme heat.
Here in Texas we’ve had 11 days of triple digit temps so far, and the next 14 days are expected to all be 101-108….before the heat index! And that won’t be the last of them for the Summer! Suffice to say, it gets just a little hot down here in the Lone Star State!
I am NOT compensated for any of the products mentioned in this video. I also do NOT get kickbacks on any of the links below. They’re just included to help you better explore the gear/items I mention.
Enjoy!
—Gear I’m wearing in this video—
Sun Hoodie:
Ridge Merino Men’s Solstice Lightweight Pullover Hoodie
Men's Solstice Lightweight Pullover Hoodie
Pants:
https://outdoorvitals.com/products/adventure-pant?variant=31820165414973
Base Layer Shirt:
https://www.rei.com/product/112044/smartwool-merino-150-base-layer-t-shirt-mens
Boxers:
https://www.rei.com/product/143579/smartwool-merino-sport-150-boxer-briefs-mens
Socks:
https://www.rei.com/product/189300/smartwool-performance-hike-light-cushion-pattern-ankle-socks-mens
Shoes:
https://www.rei.com/product/184467/altra-lone-peak-5-trail-running-shoes-mens
Sweat Towel:
https://www.rei.com/product/830599/packtowl-personal-towel
—Hydration—
https://www.rei.com/product/101657/nuun-sport-caffeine-hydration-tablets-10-servings
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"embrace the SUCK" Texas can be hot although YUMA is always HOTTER THAN HELL
what’s the best PSF hoodie that’s super breezy and light but not too much of see through
I did a 103 hike yesterday at high noon. Big difference on sun angle from noon to say 6pm. But i’m very used to hot weather hiking. Definitely takes working into. Not for everyone.
I’m 54, I hike with ease in triple digit heat. I thrive out in the heat. On one Facebook Death Valley page, all the couch potatoes warning others not to travel to DV in July when cold, prescription drugs, and the toxic American diet fast food kills way more than high heat. More people die every year on Mt. Whitney than in DV and the media sure loves to spin tragedy in a high heat situation to keep the unhealthy dumbed down population under a state of fear of being outside in the summer months.
What pants are those
nice tips
Another option is to wait until it’s cooler.
Where did you get those awesome pants?
Solid Advice. Freeze some of the water bottles that are in the cooler, too. Take it easy on the salt. Unless you’re sweating buckets, you won’t need additional salt. Extra salt will actually dry you out faster. Drink lots of water. Wear a hat and long sleeves.
Thanks for the tips. We are sweltering on the Plains of Colorado, as well. I appreciate you presenting these tips that are, missing from so many hiking videos
I went out to Johnson Unit at Ray Roberts Dogwood Canyon today. It’s a shady trail since I’ve just been getting through my first experience with Covid. Planned on going slow & easy. Had a frozen litre of liquid IV. It was a beautiful heat advisory day. Ended up going faster than I wanted due to biting horseflies. Numerous breaks on benches to get my heart rate <100.
Did not see a soul. Ended up with a 4 miler and stopped for a Braums double dip on the way home!
Happy Hiking!
Thanks for the tips, going fishing in triple digit heat this coming week. Definitely trying to avoid heat exhaustion.
Great video!
This is on my trip list, my mom grew up there. Thanks!
Heat exhaustion feels like being drunk, and the thing about caffeine is it masks your ability to tell how drunk you already are…
What kind of hoodie? Cotton? Poly? Microfiber?
Great video… what brand sun hoodie are you wearing? I’m walking the Camino d Santiago this year, so I’m going to need sun protection.
I’m just wondering why you need a base layer T-shirt if your hoodie is wicking
I hiked a little over 5 miles in near 100 degree weather. I definitely was low on electrolights. I also noticed the con of having exposed forearms & legs.
Great video.. I love your first tip "mental prep!!" wow.. amazing.