#hikerchat - Spring Cleaning, Gear Care
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WildWithinHer
A9. I feel selfish, but I really don't hand stuff down. I either use it till it's toast or doesn't work 4 me anymore (not often). #hikerchat
WhistlerSummit
replying to @last_adventurer @last_adventurer @TETONsports Yes! Another pillow-bringer. We were starting to think we were alone. #hikerchat
yourlead_van
DryGuyHQ
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A9: Hard question, but sleeping bag, tents, etc! #HikerChat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @Bernardine sadly, no, it hasn't helped. Shame to toss it. Maybe I can beat out the major dent #hikerchat
t_jh2009
TKoutside
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @59NationalParks @Bernardine Hoping my grandpas hunting knife stays in the family forever. #hikerchat
BenOnAdventures
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine Just clean your gear and make sure it's in good condition #HikerChat
afoxintheforest
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10 Let it dry out. And keep that water filter clean as a whistle. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @TKoutside @TKoutside They are NOT cheap, we've been eyeing them up, but the trade off of joy is so worth it. #hikerchat
Audg007
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10: shaking things to make are there aren't spiders going with me in my car or apartment #hikerchat
RMhigh7088
A8: Both. Picked up 2 packs and ski pants off a friend. I loan gear all the time. #Hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest @katewildlife @TETONsports @LowaBoots @Lowa Well, have to admit I get blisters, but that's my feet… https://t.co/jaqsHQadwu
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @backroadramblrs @backroadramblrs i went out and bought this backpack. turned out to be a childs. been meaning to give it to th… https://t.co/8cCVKQmTeO
AdventureGlass
A10 a steak and a beer. . . . .egads WOMAN, let us enjoy the glow for goodness sakes - THENNNNNN clean #hikerchat https://t.co/lNTGCQMFZY
afoxintheforest
replying to @seatoskyair @seatoskyair Haha. I usually go by the smell test #hikerchat
katewildlife
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10 setup and airout my tent and pack, wash the mud off my boots, do laundry! Make sure all my gear is… https://t.co/zlUQ0QEKJd
point6
A9: Point6 Wild Playground series socks, because they support the places we love to explore. #Hikerchat… https://t.co/3uOLXdZLlu
Kootenaicountry
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10: Before the next trip- "eew we should have cleaned that up" #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @TKoutside @TKoutside @59NationalParks @Bernardine YES! Knives like that have so much character and life to them. Love that th… https://t.co/y26p49n1qh
WhistlerSummit
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @TETONsports Oh my goodness, can’t believe we didn’t think of this. We never go anywhere w/o our cam… https://t.co/vDrz2Xm7ZN
thebackpackertv
A10: @Bernardine #hikerchat Absolutely #1 is Boots, then #2 Ground Cloth, then #3rd deep, deep washing of my clothes. Often I repeat #3.
Chrisism_ink
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine Not leaving it in my Jeep, well most of it. #HikerChat
WildWithinHer
replying to @backroadramblrs @backroadramblrs @thebackpackertv @TETONsports Me too. What do you do? #hikerchat
MsKristiana
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine Everything gets hosed/air dried in the back yard (including the dog) post hike #hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10. I don't do much until the end of the season, except for cleaning clothes. Then I wash everything in the bathtub. #hikerchat
RCGibby73
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10: airout/sweep out the tent, wipe down the pack, check the bag and store it all properly #HikerChat
TKoutside
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @TETONsports No! I'll be giving them away lol. Already got a buddy in line but I'll keep you in mind for sure. #hikerchat
amSASSadorASW
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10. Do I have to clean it if I'm headed back out the following weekend? Haha. #hikerchat
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @Bernardine got to run to a meeting, glad I was able to catch a bit of today's #HikerChat!… https://t.co/efMjRAMJiG
Bernardine
replying to @Audg007 @Audg007 That's my post hike dance ritual as well. Hair especially. #hikerchat
MomsWanderlust
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink @Bernardine @MsKristiana She's beautiful! Let me guess, nose to the ground from the moment you hit t… https://t.co/ZgnfMWm5aX
AdventureGlass
do not. you are not alone. And remember - gear isn't made like in our grandparent's day either - #hikerchat https://t.co/VX6yAtwZO4
WhistlerSummit
RT @Bernardine: Q10. Take care of your gear & it will take care of you! What’s your end-of-hike kit clean up? #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam Wow, that's clean! You shouldn't ever put the camera down, keep killing it! #hikerchat
seatoskyair
replying to @TKoutside @TKoutside @TETONsports @59NationalParks @Bernardine I don't have a photograph on hand, but Grandad's knife comes o… https://t.co/wbQ55fvcL0
MikeOffTheMap
A10: It sits in my living room for 5 days and then I eventually get to unpacking it. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @Bernardine Always a pleasure having you! Thanks for joining and have a great weekend sir! #hikerchat
Bernardine
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink My car is pretty much always ready for emergency hiking. You never know. #hikerchat
katewildlife
replying to @afoxintheforest @afoxintheforest @WildWithinHer @TETONsports @LowaBoots @Lowa Im with you! Ton of hikes and summits under the belt… https://t.co/zfySQg0KR4
WhistlerSummit
RT @MsKristiana: @Bernardine Everything gets hosed/air dried in the back yard (including the dog) post hike #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine If I'm using a @CamelBak then drain and dry that sucker. #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10 Unload, dry, inspect, repack. I camp/hike about every week so just adjust based on temp/weather #hikerchat
backroadramblrs
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @thebackpackertv @TETONsports Honestly, I steer clear of boots unless they're really necessary, and… https://t.co/xxpW9TX131
afoxintheforest
replying to @amSASSadorASW @amSASSadorASW @Bernardine I live by that rule a little too closely with my clothing #grossanddontcar #hikerchat