Comments on: Backpacking Essentials: 41 Hiking Tips For Beginners

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:17:53 +0000

In reply to Amanda Zeisset. Thank you! Have a nice cycling trip ^_^

By: Amanda Zeisset

Amanda Zeisset — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 12:08:59 +0000

In reply to Monica.

Hi Monica! If cotton gets wet it stays wet and sucks your body heat. Wool and synthetic fibers will eventually dry if they get wet and can also retain body heat. Here’s a more technical explanation if you’re interested : http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/why-cotton-kills-a-technical-explanation-1688286083

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:09:52 +0000

Hi Amanda! Thanks for your article.
I’ve got just one question: why you do say to never wear cotton in the wilderness?

By: Amanda Zeisset

Amanda Zeisset — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:05:09 +0000

In reply to Veronica Marks. Yea you never know when you might need some quick energy. Is there anything else you would add?

By: Veronica Marks

Veronica Marks — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:42:23 +0000

I really appreciate the tip to carry emergency food. I usually just do small hikes for leisure, and they aren’t usually too strenuous. However, I’ve gotten lost a couple times recently, so I’ll have to start being a bit more careful and prepared for my future adventures! Thanks for a great list!