Hey Dixie! My husband and I watched every episode as soon as you posted them. By the time you finished the pct, we were geared up and hitting the mountains for weekend adventures. This summer we're doing a week long section of the jmt. You are a huge inspiration to us. Can't thank you enough.
I've lived in the Pacific Nw for better than 60 plus years and have worked and played outside alot of those times and I have always been more inclined to have a reasonable amount of wool. I have backpacked and hiked also, The wool always managed to keep me warm and dry. So I realize that wool may be too heavy for some, but I did ok with it even carrying a 50 pound pack. Just saying I haven't done any thru hikes like you all have. I have really enjoyed the videos and the info that you all have given, maybe I'll live long enough to do a thru hike also. Anyway I admire how you all get thru those adventures Thanks again Rob from Oregon
Here in Ontario, mosquitoes and black flies are a real problem. About 3/4 of the hikers I meet along the trail use a headnet to keep their sanity. I use a lightweight, compact one made by SeaToSummit that I quite like. It easily fits over my baseball-style cap with enough length to tuck under my shirt collar. I bought it several years ago for about $5 CDN. For the same reason, I prefer full length pants. I like the ones that zip off above the knee. I get mine for about $40 CDN on sale at BassProShop.
I always carry my warm base layer and my rain gear. And im always looking for something better and cheaper. I get picked on a lot for carrying bath wipes and a small bottle of no rinse shampoo/body wash. Its good for doing laundry too
I live and hike in the Pacific North West. Good rain gear is essential. I don't like water proof gloves because they do not breath. But Zpack Vertice Rain mitts are great with in the cold glove liners and in the summer no liners. Or if warm enough just wet hands.
I prefer wool over cotton over synthetic. Advanced removable hair. A good rain jacket or a base layer with a t-shirt one can dry while wearing the other or in the cold layers can add up. Down in 40 degree rain is the worst! Actually in between like sweating in a down jacket in 40 degree rain is the worst. I like a base layer, t shirt, hat, neck gator, gloves, then a vest and/or sweater with a rain jacket. Redundancy or multi use items are the best. I keep a down jacket just in case my layers get wet or it's not enough. I have a down hat to sleep in or if I'm too warm to put on my down jacket. I like synthetic in the sun, or down in the cold dessert nights. The sierra or around Seattle isn't dry definitive snow. Over time the water in the air coats all the tiny frills of the feather. Wool is more breathable allowing the heat from the body to push the sweat out to keep it dry (Under a rain jacket with pit zips) rather than locking in trapping all that wet air as loft.
A lot of people don't understand that cold at night in the desert. I grew up in the high desert Central Oregon. Most of the time we were off the grid. And most nights we froze ice in pans about an inch deep. And it would still reach 80 degrees the next day.
THANK YOU!! I needed this video specifically! "What to wear/bring?" This is a huge issue for a lot of us and you've provided answers (for us girlies!) Thanks so much!! ❤️
Hey Dixie, Thanks for our Wednesday mornin' video !...Great tips and advice, and ,of course, as always, presented with Alabama charm and friendly smiles...You make our Wednesday mornings much brighter, as I'm sure you shine on those around you...May you and your channel be Blessed with continued success Dixie...CHEERS !!
Dixie, Thanks! I have 3 of the PFG shirts for hiking in also. But what I like most is your comment on price and using what works for you. I still use a BDU Gortex jacket as it repels the wind and rain, great pit zips to regulate heat, and its almost bomb proof as far as hiking in it all day long and getting snags or rips.
When I was a Reno cab driver I would meet people from places like New York who knew more about the PCT than I did. Or from Ohio who chartered a fishing trip on Lake Tahoe, I STILL haven't done that!
Loved the bit on the rain jackets, I feel like thats a piece of gear thats not talked about enough. Any tips for a new youtuber looking to get things going?
Do a few 2 or 3 night hikes before going on a big one, to test out your gear. I carry a very thin windproof piece such as the patagonia Houdini - for light rain and wind it breathes much better than any shell. And dries quickly. Long johns under shorts are also good for cool to cold weather.
I'd like to see a video done about resupplying in a town on the trail at the all mighty Walmart to pick up either food, clothing, gear and replacement stuff. What did you look for when you were on the trail and what would you look for now?
Another great informative video! I love how you get the message across, without pushing it to the know all beat all ideology. I have a couple of questions for you. 1) you've mentioned anti-chafing before, I think but can't remember for sure, so, where, and any specifics on times or conditions?....2)how about gaiters, your thoughts please?
Thanks for the breakdown on how you layered! Super helpful. I've been trying to figure out what I'm most comfortable hiking in, and I just found a pair of quick dry shorts at Walmart that are super comfy and have built in spandex underneath (yay for chafe prevention!)... I might actually take those on the PCT! Have you heard anything good about the baselayers they sell at Walmart? I think they are called Cuddl Duds. Trying to find little ways to save where I can!
I was told not to sleep in my down jacket because the sleeping bag can't do its job as effectively otherwise. The heat gets trapped in the jacket vs the sleeping bag. I was told to drape it over me like a blanket on the outside of the bag instead. Thoughts?
Great overview! It’s more fun to read about equipment than to get out and do training miles. :) Do you know what percentage of miles were done in shorts. It seemed from your videos perhaps about 80%, and I think you were preserving heat and core energy with upper layers and then modulating body temperature with your legs - in the same way that we stick out a leg at night to cool, half too hot, half cold, but overall just right. Other members of your group seemed to mostly wear pants.
For that extra base layer of warmth she wish she’d had, anything that fits next to the skin works well: synthetics or marino wool are good options. Minimal weight but huge boost in temps you can handle.
Hi Dixie. Planning a thru hike on the PCT with my daughter in 2020. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and really appreciate all the great information. My biggest concern is socks and I'm hoping you might be able to offer me some suggestions, especially since cotton is not recommended. I am allergic to wool. I'm also a knitter, so I plan to knit some alpaca hiking socks for the colder parts of the hike and for sleeping. What do you recommend for the desert part of the hike? Alpaca is a lot like wool and is even warmer than wool, but I don't want to wear alpaca hiking socks in the desert. I could knit with acrylic, but I think that would be worse than alpaca, because it wouldn't whick away the moisture. All the hiking socks I've seen online are made with some amount of wool. Any suggestions?
Separate base layer for sleeping and hiking. I was considering bringing only one pair of leggings for both in cold weather, but probably not a good idea!
Hey Dixie, love your videos. I know this is a clothing thread but I was wondering what camera you use to record all of your videos. Your close-ups are outstanding and the quality is fantastic. Also, how did you get the drone shots on the PCT? Was Perk carrying the drone? Thanks Dixie!
I always enjoy your videos...good tip on the undies(you crack me up),I'll try it with my boxers...I was curious about gaiters,I have always used them for debris,snow ect....I don't remember you mentioning them nor did I see them worn in this video...did you use them on the PTC?
Charles Hudson I started with them on the PCT, but chose not to continue after 70 miles or so, I think. They just didn’t do much for me. I think it has a lot to do with gait. If you notice debris in your shoe they might help. I don’t get a ton of debris so it was just an extra unnecessary step in dealing with the gaiters for me. Can’t hurt to try them though!
I'm surprised no one has had TICK trouble, or much in the way of prepping for ticks and checking oneself over for them or removing any that did make their way into the skin.
You plan to wear the same shorts with the dental floss stitching or the same kind of shorts? I’ll buy you a new pair. Just put them on your amazon wish list
Thank you for your video! Last week I was hiking the AT in Virginia and the temperature got down to 20 degrees. What advice can you give on keeping toasty warm at night? My ZPacks 5 degree bag just didn't seem to do the trick.
Perfect timing! I was just literally looking into that PFG shirt before switching over to CZcams. Haha. Did you like it enough to recommend it to someone for a future PCT thru-hike? Or would you look for something slightly different if you could do it again? Thanks! Great advice as usual!
Cold in the desert...you're right about that. One of the coldest nights in my life was in the desert around Kandahar. A summer day patrol unexpectedly turned into an overnighter, and I hadn't packed any warm base layers at all. Spent the night cold to the bone.As far as base layers, even since retiring I've stuck with the stuff I used in the military towards the end of my career, first because I can't afford the ( often ) expensive name brand stuff you see in the thru-hiking videos, and since it works much better than they stuff they gave me early in my career, I figure, why change to something I haven't used....and the current issued stuff is often made by name brand companies anyways...and for cost conscious guys, you can buy the stuff surplus to start out or as you wear out individual pieces.The silkweight level 1 and midweight level II ( graphic here: www.mcguirearmynavy.com/Genuine-GI/GI-Clothing/Gen-III-ECWCS/ )combined are all I need to stay warm most days/ nights, and the level II's even have the finger holes that Dixie loves( which I agree with her on ). And who cares about being fashionable if you're warm. And it doesn't weigh a lot, and if I destroy a piece of the ensemble I'm not heartbroken because I didn't spend a lot on it in the first place.....
A neck gator/warmer is a very useful piece of kit. Today for example while hiking I slipped on some ice and ended up dislocating the last two fingers on my left hand. After pulling the fingers back into place, I filled the neck warmer with snow and used it as an ice pack for my hand. That enabled me to finish my hike. Very useful!
Dixie for your next hike . You complained about your long sleeve shirt not having thumb holes . Look at CONDOR base layer gen 2 shirts . I saw them in a SHOT show 2018 video , I thought of todays video you put up , Take care .
Great information. I need to go a bit lighter.... :-) On our Alaska trips they always tell us to dress like an onion, meaning in layers. As you know, it really works and much easier to regulate your core temperature......
Great video. I’ve just ordered a puffy but thought I’d ask if you thought there’s any difference in downs? The puffy I ordered has duck down. Is goose down better?
How do you record your videos so well while hiking/climbing? I've tried a few times and just get sick of holding my phone, and end up putting it back in my pack and just enjoying the hike. Any tips ?
Thanks again. I usually hike in pants but think shorts for the desert PCT southern section. So I'll probably start with shorts and mail myself pants (and micro spikes) Not quite sure on the mileage as to when pants and spikes will be preferred. After 600-700 miles?
Hey Dixie! I've got a question regarding shorts VS leggings. I'm planning on hiking the PCT in 2020 and can't help but noticing that EVERYONE seems to be hiking in shorts. I'm plus size and don't really feel comfortable in shorts (part self consciousness part chaffing issues). I usually do all my long distance hikes in sports leggings and that works great for me. Have you come across people wearing leggings on all the PCT? Would you say that's an option? Concerned about overheating in the desert... Would be great to know what do you think. Thank you! Cam
Thanks for all the vids. In one you said to take the first step to get outside. I still have 3 years to go before retirement and I decided to break in some hiking boots in the meantime. I have a really bad ankle so I can't do trail runners. The problem is that as I get older, my feet just keep getting longer. I am breaking in a size 15 Moab, and they are too short for the AT. Can anyone recommend a cottage industry mid height boot sized 15 and a half?
Rudy Rey I just did a video (I think a week or two ago) about why I switched to Altra Trail-Runners and that talks about all of the shoes I used on the PCT :)
Wanted to share that REI is beta testing a used clothing & gear site! rei.com/used. Another great way to get good stuff for less, along with Facebook sale groups, Craigslist, eBay, etc.
Sports Bra? Is this the reason why we men start to sweat so much, breath so heavily and get more and more nervous while we try to handle this thing without a how-to Handout in Paper? Women made it a Sport Gadget for us? No Wonder i always end up a Lot more unrelexed and with some minor inguries...i hate Sports! Have a nice day. Keep smiling:)
Gonna be honest here. It seems kind of greedy to have a amazon wish list (not to mention asking for paypal/bitcoin) when you're making a years salary just from Patreon alone.
Keep in mind that two people work on this channel, and you have no idea what financial obligations they have. Would it be better if she just let gear companies give her gear and control her content? That's the more lucrative alternative and she could easily do that with a channel this big. I for one hope she doesn't do that, because it would be hard for me to trust anything she says. If people like the content enough that they want to support it and make sure she has every chance to make more she'd be dumb not to give them that opportunity. I'm sure people who voluntarily donate gear don't think it's greedy, and they're the ones actually losing money. I just couldn't imagine being the kind of person who would publicly complain about how other people spend their money or make their money when the only way it affects you is it gives you the opportunity to watch videos for free. And you're actually complaining on one of those free videos! However it is that you make your money, it comes in one way or the other from someone else spending their money.
I think there is no greediness to have a wish list. If you dont like them, then simply don't participate in helping her. She puts out excellent information and if you weren't interested in her content you wouldn't be here. I find her worth valuable and these videos help and entertain many. Frankly, you dont know what her expenses are and what she gets paid and its no ones business but hers. Shes's lovely and worth it in my humble opinion. Lets get her wish list on line and public so we can enjoy her adventures with her. Shes carrying all of us in that backpack. Thank you Dixie!
I'm not complaining. Just calling it how it is. She's blocked us from viewing how much she makes on Patreon because it's gotten to a point where it's a lot. Before that it was around 3,000/month. Many people don't make that in a whole year, and she's getting it just from her fans. I don't have an issue with that. But throwing in wish lists, paypal and bitcoin is a bit greedy. Almost 40K/year from Patreon is more than enough to do what she's doing.
Again, its no one's business but hers. There are no limits in this life except the ones you put on yourself...you dont have that right here to limit her. No one has that right but her.
Hey Dixie! My husband and I watched every episode as soon as you posted them. By the time you finished the pct, we were geared up and hitting the mountains for weekend adventures. This summer we're doing a week long section of the jmt. You are a huge inspiration to us. Can't thank you enough.
I've lived in the Pacific Nw for better than 60 plus years and have worked and played outside alot of those times and I have always been more inclined to have a reasonable amount of wool. I have backpacked and hiked also, The wool always managed to keep me warm and dry. So I realize that wool may be too heavy for some, but I did ok with it even carrying a 50 pound pack. Just saying I haven't done any thru hikes like you all have. I have really enjoyed the videos and the info that you all have given, maybe I'll live long enough to do a thru hike also. Anyway I admire how you all get thru those adventures
Thanks again Rob from Oregon
I absolutely love your videos Dixie! You have such a great personality and a way of explaining things, I really enjoy watching these! 😊😊
Here in Ontario, mosquitoes and black flies are a real problem. About 3/4 of the hikers I meet along the trail use a headnet to keep their sanity. I use a lightweight, compact one made by SeaToSummit that I quite like. It easily fits over my baseball-style cap with enough length to tuck under my shirt collar. I bought it several years ago for about $5 CDN.
For the same reason, I prefer full length pants. I like the ones that zip off above the knee. I get mine for about $40 CDN on sale at BassProShop.
I always carry my warm base layer and my rain gear. And im always looking for something better and cheaper. I get picked on a lot for carrying bath wipes and a small bottle of no rinse shampoo/body wash. Its good for doing laundry too
Jerry Vinson I can’t go 2 days without washing my hair or I end up as one big itch. lol. I love the no-rinse shampoo!
I live and hike in the Pacific North West. Good rain gear is essential. I don't like water proof gloves because they do not breath. But Zpack Vertice Rain mitts are great with in the cold glove liners and in the summer no liners. Or if warm enough just wet hands.
You are so strong!! Go Girl! I know so many people that cant hang in situations like yours!!!
I prefer wool over cotton over synthetic. Advanced removable hair. A good rain jacket or a base layer with a t-shirt one can dry while wearing the other or in the cold layers can add up. Down in 40 degree rain is the worst! Actually in between like sweating in a down jacket in 40 degree rain is the worst. I like a base layer, t shirt, hat, neck gator, gloves, then a vest and/or sweater with a rain jacket. Redundancy or multi use items are the best. I keep a down jacket just in case my layers get wet or it's not enough. I have a down hat to sleep in or if I'm too warm to put on my down jacket. I like synthetic in the sun, or down in the cold dessert nights. The sierra or around Seattle isn't dry definitive snow. Over time the water in the air coats all the tiny frills of the feather. Wool is more breathable allowing the heat from the body to push the sweat out to keep it dry (Under a rain jacket with pit zips) rather than locking in trapping all that wet air as loft.
Ur videos r so through I can never come up with anything to add. U really do brighten up my day. Thx
I think this is the best off-season video you’ve made.
A lot of people don't understand that cold at night in the desert. I grew up in the high desert Central Oregon. Most of the time we were off the grid. And most nights we froze ice in pans about an inch deep. And it would still reach 80 degrees the next day.
Thanks, Dixie, very helpful! Cotton kills because, unlike wool, it provides no warmth when wet.
THANK YOU!! I needed this video specifically! "What to wear/bring?" This is a huge issue for a lot of us and you've provided answers (for us girlies!)
Thanks so much!! ❤️
Hey Dixie,
Thanks for our Wednesday mornin' video !...Great tips and advice, and ,of course, as always, presented with Alabama charm and friendly smiles...You make our Wednesday mornings much brighter, as I'm sure you shine on those around you...May you and your channel be Blessed with continued success Dixie...CHEERS !!
Dixie, Thanks! I have 3 of the PFG shirts for hiking in also. But what I like most is your comment on price and using what works for you. I still use a BDU Gortex jacket as it repels the wind and rain, great pit zips to regulate heat, and its almost bomb proof as far as hiking in it all day long and getting snags or rips.
When I was a Reno cab driver I would meet people from places like New York who knew more about the PCT than I did. Or from Ohio who chartered a fishing trip on Lake Tahoe, I STILL haven't done that!
That's messed up that I just now got this notification! Love you Dixie! Keep up the videos!
Walmart makes their brand of fleece lined leggings that are super warm, and light weight about $6
Excellent video! Tons of great info! Great job!
Excellent explanation. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Loved the bit on the rain jackets, I feel like thats a piece of gear thats not talked about enough.
Any tips for a new youtuber looking to get things going?
Do a few 2 or 3 night hikes before going on a big one, to test out your gear. I carry a very thin windproof piece such as the patagonia Houdini - for light rain and wind it breathes much better than any shell. And dries quickly.
Long johns under shorts are also good for cool to cold weather.
I'd like to see a video done about resupplying in a town on the trail at the all mighty Walmart to pick up either food, clothing, gear and replacement stuff. What did you look for when you were on the trail and what would you look for now?
Thanks for posting great video
Another great informative video! I love how you get the message across, without pushing it to the know all beat all ideology.
I have a couple of questions for you. 1) you've mentioned anti-chafing before, I think but can't remember for sure, so, where, and any specifics on times or conditions?....2)how about gaiters, your thoughts please?
Awesome! Loving it from England! X
Another great video! Thank you.
Thanks for the breakdown on how you layered! Super helpful. I've been trying to figure out what I'm most comfortable hiking in, and I just found a pair of quick dry shorts at Walmart that are super comfy and have built in spandex underneath (yay for chafe prevention!)... I might actually take those on the PCT! Have you heard anything good about the baselayers they sell at Walmart? I think they are called Cuddl Duds. Trying to find little ways to save where I can!
I was told not to sleep in my down jacket because the sleeping bag can't do its job as effectively otherwise. The heat gets trapped in the jacket vs the sleeping bag. I was told to drape it over me like a blanket on the outside of the bag instead. Thoughts?
Great overview! It’s more fun to read about equipment than to get out and do training miles. :) Do you know what percentage of miles were done in shorts. It seemed from your videos perhaps about 80%, and I think you were preserving heat and core energy with upper layers and then modulating body temperature with your legs - in the same way that we stick out a leg at night to cool, half too hot, half cold, but overall just right. Other members of your group seemed to mostly wear pants.
For that extra base layer of warmth she wish she’d had, anything that fits next to the skin works well: synthetics or marino wool are good options. Minimal weight but huge boost in temps you can handle.
bereantrb Ah, yes! I should’ve gone into more detail here. Thanks for picking up my slack!
If you're looking to replace the Antigravity rain jacket, Light Heart makes a similar one that has a brim.
Huy Cao Niiiice! Thanks for the info :D
Hi Dixie. Planning a thru hike on the PCT with my daughter in 2020. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and really appreciate all the great information. My biggest concern is socks and I'm hoping you might be able to offer me some suggestions, especially since cotton is not recommended. I am allergic to wool. I'm also a knitter, so I plan to knit some alpaca hiking socks for the colder parts of the hike and for sleeping. What do you recommend for the desert part of the hike? Alpaca is a lot like wool and is even warmer than wool, but I don't want to wear alpaca hiking socks in the desert. I could knit with acrylic, but I think that would be worse than alpaca, because it wouldn't whick away the moisture. All the hiking socks I've seen online are made with some amount of wool. Any suggestions?
Separate base layer for sleeping and hiking. I was considering bringing only one pair of leggings for both in cold weather, but probably not a good idea!
I feel better prepared after watching your videos.
i'm cold even listening to you ! And i live in poland where it's -20C/ -4F now
Hey Dixie, love your videos. I know this is a clothing thread but I was wondering what camera you use to record all of your videos. Your close-ups are outstanding and the quality is fantastic. Also, how did you get the drone shots on the PCT? Was Perk carrying the drone?
Thanks Dixie!
Given the Antigravity gear is sil nylon and non-breathable, how was ur experience in moderate temps?
Super informative!
I always enjoy your videos...good tip on the undies(you crack me up),I'll try it with my boxers...I was curious about gaiters,I have always used them for debris,snow ect....I don't remember you mentioning them nor did I see them worn in this video...did you use them on the PTC?
Charles Hudson I started with them on the PCT, but chose not to continue after 70 miles or so, I think. They just didn’t do much for me. I think it has a lot to do with gait. If you notice debris in your shoe they might help. I don’t get a ton of debris so it was just an extra unnecessary step in dealing with the gaiters for me. Can’t hurt to try them though!
I'm surprised no one has had TICK trouble, or much in the way of prepping for ticks and checking oneself over for them or removing any that did make their way into the skin.
You plan to wear the same shorts with the dental floss stitching or the same kind of shorts? I’ll buy you a new pair. Just put them on your amazon wish list
Cisco8484 Awww, well thank you so much! I’ve got a new pair :) I realized now it sounds like I meant the stitched pair. Haha.
I was wondering if you sent them into Patagonia they fixed them? I’m wanting the Patagonia micro puff hoody for be warranty
Alternatively, you could market your own line of "dental floss-enhanced" shorts, sort of like your signature neck knife. :p
Well said. Thanks
Thank you for your video! Last week I was hiking the AT in Virginia and the temperature got down to 20 degrees. What advice can you give on keeping toasty warm at night? My ZPacks 5 degree bag just didn't seem to do the trick.
Perfect timing! I was just literally looking into that PFG shirt before switching over to CZcams. Haha. Did you like it enough to recommend it to someone for a future PCT thru-hike? Or would you look for something slightly different if you could do it again? Thanks! Great advice as usual!
Jessica Reid I liked it a lot! Might carry the same one or a different color one on the CDT.
I bought the same shirt in light blue! :)
Awesome! I went ahead and ordered one in the Winter Green color. Pretty excited to put it to the test on my next hike.
The tips are also handy for men :) Thx
Would you recommend getting a pair of puffy pants for the PCT?
Cold in the desert...you're right about that. One of the coldest nights in my life was in the desert around Kandahar. A summer day patrol unexpectedly turned into an overnighter, and I hadn't packed any warm base layers at all. Spent the night cold to the bone.As far as base layers, even since retiring I've stuck with the stuff I used in the military towards the end of my career, first because I can't afford the ( often ) expensive name brand stuff you see in the thru-hiking videos, and since it works much better than they stuff they gave me early in my career, I figure, why change to something I haven't used....and the current issued stuff is often made by name brand companies anyways...and for cost conscious guys, you can buy the stuff surplus to start out or as you wear out individual pieces.The silkweight level 1 and midweight level II ( graphic here: www.mcguirearmynavy.com/Genuine-GI/GI-Clothing/Gen-III-ECWCS/ )combined are all I need to stay warm most days/ nights, and the level II's even have the finger holes that Dixie loves( which I agree with her on ). And who cares about being fashionable if you're warm. And it doesn't weigh a lot, and if I destroy a piece of the ensemble I'm not heartbroken because I didn't spend a lot on it in the first place.....
A neck gator/warmer is a very useful piece of kit. Today for example while hiking I slipped on some ice and ended up dislocating the last two fingers on my left hand. After pulling the fingers back into place, I filled the neck warmer with snow and used it as an ice pack for my hand. That enabled me to finish my hike. Very useful!
Dixie for your next hike . You complained about your long sleeve shirt not having thumb holes . Look at CONDOR base layer gen 2 shirts . I saw them in a SHOT show 2018 video , I thought of todays video you put up , Take care .
Great information. I need to go a bit lighter.... :-) On our Alaska trips they always tell us to dress like an onion, meaning in layers. As you know, it really works and much easier to regulate your core temperature......
Thanks for the info.
Great video. I’ve just ordered a puffy but thought I’d ask if you thought there’s any difference in downs? The puffy I ordered has duck down. Is goose down better?
How do you record your videos so well while hiking/climbing? I've tried a few times and just get sick of holding my phone, and end up putting it back in my pack and just enjoying the hike. Any tips ?
Thanks again. I usually hike in pants but think shorts for the desert PCT southern section. So I'll probably start with shorts and mail myself pants (and micro spikes) Not quite sure on the mileage as to when pants and spikes will be preferred. After 600-700 miles?
1:27 You crack me up, Dixie.
dixie when does the cdt trip start
mark norris i think that It starts in April
it's going to be a wonderful summer following you Dixie ! can't wait !
Hey Dixie, are you planning a 2018 CDT hike or are you taking this year off?
thank you so much!
When you got to town, did you wash your wool items separately in cold water or did you just throw everything in together in warm water?
Hey Dixie! I've got a question regarding shorts VS leggings. I'm planning on hiking the PCT in 2020 and can't help but noticing that EVERYONE seems to be hiking in shorts. I'm plus size and don't really feel comfortable in shorts (part self consciousness part chaffing issues). I usually do all my long distance hikes in sports leggings and that works great for me. Have you come across people wearing leggings on all the PCT? Would you say that's an option? Concerned about overheating in the desert... Would be great to know what do you think. Thank you! Cam
I love your videos!! You are a wonderful girl!!!!
Aloha Dixie! Do you use light or midweight base layers?
Thanks for all the vids. In one you said to take the first step to get outside. I still have 3 years to go before retirement and I decided to break in some hiking boots in the meantime. I have a really bad ankle so I can't do trail runners. The problem is that as I get older, my feet just keep getting longer. I am breaking in a size 15 Moab, and they are too short for the AT. Can anyone recommend a cottage industry mid height boot sized 15 and a half?
I’m not convinced that investing in an expensive rain shell is worth it.
Has anyone done the JMT using just Frogg Togs for a rain she’ll?
Yay, a Dixie video! Now I can go on to filling my tax papers fully inspired lol
Thank you for the info- but what about shoes, what did it work for you, how long they lasr etc etc?
Rudy Rey I just did a video (I think a week or two ago) about why I switched to Altra Trail-Runners and that talks about all of the shoes I used on the PCT :)
Homemade Wanderlust I'll check that out, thank you for all your videos, very well ✔
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: ) Thanks for posting!
Wanted to share that REI is beta testing a used clothing & gear site! rei.com/used. Another great way to get good stuff for less, along with Facebook sale groups, Craigslist, eBay, etc.
Where did u find these name brands for cheaper than normal prices?
Not Dixie, but I check REI Garage about once a month. Sometimes you get lucky.
Ditto REI Garage -- but today just discovered they’re also selling used! Go to REI.com/used for clothing & gear.
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would love to see a stitch tutorial using dental floss.
dixie please use a net for those mosquitoes
What kind of shoes did u wear?
Hey guys is she Georgia girl or Carolina girl?
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Homemade Wanderlust cool
Are you going to carry a gun on the CDT? Thanks for all the content- you're my favorite hiking channel.
Things to keep in mind, it is not a fashion show.
Daniel Dulu Definitely NOT a fashion show 😉 More of a functional show.
The baking thing sounds aweful. Butter, flour, couple of eggs... heat to disgusting. Do you recommend pam? Hilarious
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Sports Bra?
Is this the reason why we men start to sweat so much, breath so heavily and get more and more nervous while we try to handle this thing without a how-to Handout in Paper?
Women made it a Sport Gadget for us? No Wonder i always end up a Lot more unrelexed and with some minor inguries...i hate Sports!
Have a nice day. Keep smiling:)
Gonna be honest here. It seems kind of greedy to have a amazon wish list (not to mention asking for paypal/bitcoin) when you're making a years salary just from Patreon alone.
Keep in mind that two people work on this channel, and you have no idea what financial obligations they have. Would it be better if she just let gear companies give her gear and control her content? That's the more lucrative alternative and she could easily do that with a channel this big. I for one hope she doesn't do that, because it would be hard for me to trust anything she says. If people like the content enough that they want to support it and make sure she has every chance to make more she'd be dumb not to give them that opportunity. I'm sure people who voluntarily donate gear don't think it's greedy, and they're the ones actually losing money. I just couldn't imagine being the kind of person who would publicly complain about how other people spend their money or make their money when the only way it affects you is it gives you the opportunity to watch videos for free. And you're actually complaining on one of those free videos! However it is that you make your money, it comes in one way or the other from someone else spending their money.
I think there is no greediness to have a wish list. If you dont like them, then simply don't participate in helping her. She puts out excellent information and if you weren't interested in her content you wouldn't be here. I find her worth valuable and these videos help and entertain many. Frankly, you dont know what her expenses are and what she gets paid and its no ones business but hers. Shes's lovely and worth it in my humble opinion. Lets get her wish list on line and public so we can enjoy her adventures with her. Shes carrying all of us in that backpack. Thank you Dixie!
I'm not complaining. Just calling it how it is. She's blocked us from viewing how much she makes on Patreon because it's gotten to a point where it's a lot. Before that it was around 3,000/month. Many people don't make that in a whole year, and she's getting it just from her fans. I don't have an issue with that. But throwing in wish lists, paypal and bitcoin is a bit greedy. Almost 40K/year from Patreon is more than enough to do what she's doing.
There's a level of greediness when you make a years salary off your fans and still ask them to buy you things
Again, its no one's business but hers. There are no limits in this life except the ones you put on yourself...you dont have that right here to limit her. No one has that right but her.