Backpacking Questions You Might Be Too Embarrassed To Ask #5

00:00 Hey Y'all
00:43 Shorts vs Yoga Pants
02:43 How Old Is Too Old To Attempt To Thru-hike The Appalachian Trail
05:10 If You Break Down Your Food Into Freezer Bags, Do You Get New Ones At Every Resupply?
06:05 How Do You Handle Showering In Town When You Aren't Staying The Night?
07:32 How Often Do You Bathe On Trail?
08:32 Do People Pack Swim Suits, Swim In Their Hiking Clothes, Or Go Naked?
10:05 Where Do You Pee When There's Nowhere To Hide?
11:38 Tips For Not Getting Lost Getting Off Trail For Bathroom Breaks
13:46 Carrying Refrigerated Insulin On Overnight Trips
14:55 Do You Have To Filter Your Dog's Water, Too?
16:20 Supporting Your Partner While You're On Trail And They Are Home
18:20 Tips For Hiking As A Plus-Sized Woman
21:11 How Do You Avoid Digging a Cat Hole Where Someone Has Already Pooped?
22:21 Tips For Deaf People Staying Safe On Overnight Backpacking Trips

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