I Got LOST While Pooping on a Hike (So You Don’t Have To)

Ever gotten lost while hiking? Imagine stepping off the Pacific Crest Trail for what should’ve been a quick break—only to realize you’re completely turned around! 🥴 This funny (and shockingly common) hiking mistake taught me key trail navigation and safety lessons to keep YOU from making the same blunder.

📍 What You'll Learn in This Video:

The funny but eye-opening story of how I got lost on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) 🌲💩
Why most hikers get lost—and how you can avoid the same mistakes
Must-know trail navigation and backpacking safety tips for backpackers
How the Garmin inReach Mini 2 saved my thru-hike and why it’s a must-have for adventurers

💬 "Ever gotten lost while hiking—or had an unexpected trail mishap? Drop your funniest or most embarrassing hiking stories below—I’d love to hear them! 🌲💩"

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0:00 Intro
0:19 Why I’m Finally Ready to Share This Story
0:27 Setting the Scene: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
1:04 Nature Calls: The Perfect Poop Spot
2:28 The Rookie Mistake That Got Me Lost
3:17 Realizing I’m Lost: From Funny to Serious
4:38 The Panic Sets In: Staying Calm in the Wilderness
5:25 A Breakthrough: My GPS Finally Works!
6:03 Lessons Learned: Staying Safe on the Trail
6:57 Gear Spotlight: Garmin inReach Mini 2
8:30 Final Thoughts: Avoiding Common Hiking Mistakes
9:10 Join Me for Adventures and More!