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I've been hiking for over 30 years. Here's the brutal truth about what I've learned.


⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The One Thing I Forgot That Changed Everything
00:38 – 50 Lessons That Could Save Your Hike
01:13 – The Gear Test That Could Save Your Life
01:56 – The Rookie Mistake That Weighs You Down
02:35 – Cheap Boots Cost More Than You Think
03:10 – Why a Bigger Tent Feels Like First-Class Camping
03:54 – Master the Art of Layering for Any Weather
04:36 – The Short Break Strategy That Boosts Endurance
05:04 – Hydrate or Suffer: The Sneaky Danger on the Trail
05:46 – The Gear I Thought Was Useless (Until It Saved My Knees)
06:20 – The Toenail Trick That Prevents Agonising Pain
06:51 – Walk Through the Mud—Here’s Why
07:17 – The Tent Site Mistake That’ll Ruin Your Sleep
07:45 – The Simple Ventilation Hack for a Dry Tent
08:12 – Your GPS Will Fail—Here’s What to Do Instead
08:40 – Ditch the Cans: Lightweight Foods That Fuel Better
09:13 – The One Item You’ll Regret Not Packing at Night
09:44 – Why You Should Never Camp Too Close to Water
10:14 – How Trekking Poles Can Double as Life-Saving Gear
10:40 – The Night-Time Habit That Makes Mornings Easier
11:07 – Missed a Trail Marker? Here’s How to Stay on Track
11:34 – The Sky Clues That Could Save You from a Storm
12:03 – The Sock Hack That Stops Blisters Before They Start
12:30 – Duct Tape: The Secret Weapon You Didn’t Know You Needed
12:53 – The Packing Hack That Keeps You Organised and Dry
13:20 – The Uphill Mistake That Drains Your Energy
13:45 – Quick Breaks, Big Gains: The Recovery Secret
14:10 – The First Aid Kit That Fits in Your Pocket (But Saves Lives)
14:39 – Don’t Run Out of Water—Plan Like This Instead
15:05 – Keep Your Snacks Handy, Save Your Energy
15:29 – The Backup Plan You Hope You’ll Never Need (But Might)
15:56 – Why You Should Never Hike at One Speed
16:23 – The Cold-Weather Gear Hack Most Hikers Miss
16:50 – Going Downhill? This Mistake Could Break You
17:17 – Three Knots Every Hiker Should Master
17:43 – Rest Like a Pro: The Art of the Perfect Break Spot
18:09 – The 5-Minute Warm-Up That Prevents Injuries
18:33 – The Simple Habit That’ll Save You from Getting Lost
19:00 – Trail Etiquette 101: Don’t Be That Hiker
19:28 – Airplane Mode: The Battery Saver You’re Not Using Enough
19:53 – Group Hikes Slowing You Down? Here’s How to Keep It Fun
20:20 – Why a Garbage Bag Might Be the Most Important Thing You Pack
20:47 – Celebrate the Small Wins—They Matter More Than You Think
21:14 – Underestimating the Weather? It’s a Dangerous Game
21:42 – The Tiny Tool That Could Save Your Life in an Emergency
22:09 – Leave No Trace Isn’t Just a Rule—It’s a Responsibility
22:36 – The Power of a Flexible Hiking Plan
23:03 – That Gut Feeling Could Save Your Life—Trust It
23:30 – Can You Set Up Your Tent in a Storm? You Should Practice
23:56 – Take More Photos—You’ll Regret It If You Don’t
24:24 – Every Hike Teaches You Something—Don’t Miss the Lesson
24:51 – The Mindset Shift That Makes Every Hike a Gift


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