Monthly Archives: April 2019

What I wished I knew before I starting backpacking and hiking, but didn’t…. Part 9: Liquids and Liquid Management

Posted on April 14, 2019 by jnunniv

This is the 9th part of a series.  Today is a double post day!  What to drink on the trail and how much water do you carry?  This largely depends on where you hike but I will say that hydration … Continue reading →

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What I wished I knew before I starting backpacking and hiking, but didn’t…. Part 8: First Aid Kit (FAK)

Posted on April 14, 2019 by jnunniv

This is the eighth part of a series. The First Aid Kit (FAK) is an area where I see a lot of extra weight and people packing their fears. If you are afraid of getting hurt and being unprepared, the … Continue reading →

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Sample backpacking food list for 5 day, 4 night hiking trip.

Posted on April 5, 2019 by jnunniv

One of the most important things to consider when doing multi-day hiking is food. When you are hiking many miles (for me that is over 15 miles a day) for several days in a row, you have to ensure you … Continue reading →

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What I wished I knew before I starting backpacking and hiking, but didn’t…. Part 7: Staying clean on the trail (HBA)

Posted on April 4, 2019 by jnunniv

This is the 7th part of a series HBA stands for Health and Beauty Aids.   I don’t know why I started calling it that, but I did. It pertains to all things related to how do you stay clean when … Continue reading →

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