About this episode
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are bringing you yet another edition of beginner backpacking mistakes. Today's panel includes the debut of Jess Stone, 2024 AT and LT thru-hiker, and The Trek's Community and Marketing Manager. We bring you 9 brand new thru-hiking pitfalls to avoid, including tips on sending mail drops, how to avoid letting small problems turn into big problems, dealing with toxic off-trail relationships before departing, hydration tips, why you shouldn't invite friends and family on your trip, and much more. We wrap the show with a call out to some Trek bloggers, the definitively correct orientation for silverware in the dishwasher, the triple crown of good horse names, and what not to eat before mailing important letters. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code "BACKPACKER20" for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com. Burgeon Outdoors: Use code "BACKPACKER15" for 15% off at burgeonoutdoor.com. Shady Rays: Use code "TREK" for 35% off at shadyrays.com. [divider] Panel with Zach, Chaunce, and Jess Jess's Instagram Referenced episodes BPR #112 | Beginner Backpacking Mistakes BPR #160 | Beginner Backpacking Mistakes 2.0 BPR #97 | Ben Lawhon of Leave No Trace Time stamps & Questions 00:06:20 - Reminders: Say hi to us at Trail Days, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, apply to blog for the Trek! 00:14:03 - Introducing Jess 00:17:32 - Zach's Mistake #1: Overplanning, especially maildrops and daily mileage 00:24:00 - Chaunce's Mistake #1: Not looking up LNT principles before your hike 00:29:00 - Jess's Mistake #1: Not drinking enough water 00:32:20 - Zach's Mistake #2: Letting small problems become big problems 00:41:15 - Chaunce's Mistake #2: If you don't like who you're dating at home, consider dumping them 00:47:20 - Jess's Mistake #2: Inviting your friends/family to hike with you when you've been
