#hikerchat - Spring Cleaning, Gear Care
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AdventureGlass
my goodness, you are related to my husband aren't you? #hikerchat https://t.co/MppiV8Qzex
Kootenaicountry
replying to @Audg007 @Audg007 @Bernardine great. now i have to burn all my stuff. thanks. #hikerchat
MargHedderman
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @Bernardine Q10 I'll hang everything out to dry for hours. can't afford to put wet gear away! #hikerchat
WhistlerSummit
RT @59NationalParks: I have a pocket knife from my grandfather that was made in 1921. So that. #hikerchat @TETONsports @Bernardine A7 https…
RMhigh7088
Bernardine
replying to @amSASSadorASW @amSASSadorASW My car usually looks like someone lives in it. #hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink @MomsWanderlust @Bernardine @MsKristiana She is SO adorable! I want to reach into the photo and give her a scratch! #hikerchat
DryGuyHQ
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10: Shake it all out, clean it up and store in gear closet until next time! #hikerchat
WhistlerSummit
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @TETONsports @Bernardine WOW <3 #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @backroadramblrs @backroadramblrs @WildWithinHer @thebackpackertv This may sound crazy but I changes from boots to light trail runne… https://t.co/OQ7cWpMWbr
Kootenaicountry
replying to @TKoutside @TKoutside @TETONsports @59NationalParks @Bernardine That's gorgeous! #hikerchat
Chrisism_ink
replying to @MomsWanderlust @MomsWanderlust @Bernardine @MsKristiana Not as much as you would think, she loves to bird watch! #HikerChat
billbrokob
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10: Everything gets cleaned and dried and aired out, disinfected as required #HikerChat Also note any… https://t.co/kjQZZ4g9dz
TETONsports
RT @MargHedderman: @TETONsports @Bernardine Q10 I'll hang everything out to dry for hours. can't afford to put wet gear away! #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine A10) Brushes & rags with usually just some water. I try to avoid any harsh cleaners so I don't damage the gear. #HikerChat
Audg007
replying to @thebackpackertv @thebackpackertv @Bernardine The worst! I remember being in Thailand during leech season #hikerchat
Bernardine
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry My pack is the big one ... OOPS ...half a Clif bar ... #hikerchat
Chrisism_ink
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @MomsWanderlust @Bernardine @MsKristiana She would like that I am sure! #HikerChat
yourlead_van
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @TETONsports We're right there with you on that! #hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @WhistlerSummit @WhistlerSummit @last_adventurer @TETONsports Not alone. Would never leave my @seatosummitgear backpacking pillow behind! #hikerchat
TETONsports
#HikerChat RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #visit #lp https://t.co/4Nq9fO8RKo
katewildlife
replying to @MikeOffTheMap @MikeOffTheMap haha I think that happens to us all sometimes xD fall into the shower and forget about the pack. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @MargHedderman @MargHedderman @Bernardine Exactly, no reason to be careless and buy it again #hikerchat
RegisterCouple
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine Sweep out the tent and make sure there aren't any rips - let's be honest, I won't remember to look befo… https://t.co/C3JGyW09bf
TheHikingDiva
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A11 My car - leaves, dirt, mud, rocks, cat treats? #hikerchat
MargHedderman
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer Have you tried @enzees? It's lambswool, used to prevent blisters & hotspots. I hardly ever get blisters anymore! #hikerchat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink @MomsWanderlust @Bernardine @MsKristiana used to know someone with a half a dozen or so - is she trained ? #hikerchat
WhistlerSummit
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @TETONsports @Bernardine Have a great day @Todd_the_Hiker! Happy trails. #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Camera lenses. I pretty much wrote one off in Utah with all that fine sand. #hikerchat
backroadramblrs
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @WildWithinHer @thebackpackertv Totally agree. If you can't hike because your feet hurt, boots aren't the answer. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @MikeOffTheMap @MikeOffTheMap Or you are saving it for the next trip, that's how I justify it haha #hikerchat
Chrisism_ink
replying to @Bernardine @Bernardine True, got to give your gear some airing out though, that includes gym clothes which I always have with me. #HikerChat
LisaPulsifer
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A11 #hikerchat My pack. So many nooks and crannies. Always find dirt from past summers in there…
Bernardine
RT @TETONsports: Q11. What's the hardest piece of gear to clean that you own? #hikerchat
WildWithinHer
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @backroadramblrs @thebackpackertv I've thought about it, especially since the @HOKAONEONE running shoe… https://t.co/7cW1UIp76C
afoxintheforest
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @backroadramblrs @WildWithinHer @thebackpackertv My boyfriend swears by that method - and silk sock liners from @REI #hikerchat
BenOnAdventures
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports You can't really wash down jackets so...#HikerChat
TETONsports
replying to @RegisterCouple @RegisterCouple @Bernardine Great call, do it right after the adventure and right before, it'll help for sure #HIkerchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @TETONsports YES! All of the above + sand, kid crumbs and dog hair. :D #hikerchat #welllovedsubaru
katewildlife
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @Bernardine good call, making a note of unused gear. I should add that to my cleanup routine. #HikerChat
Bernardine
replying to @RegisterCouple @RegisterCouple When you're in a hurry to hit the road you want to be able to pack and go! #hikerchat
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @Bernardine Thanks, you, too! Leading a big hike this weekend weekend with over 50 people, so it's goi… https://t.co/0dCxCoYlwN
katewildlife
RT @TETONsports: Q11. What's the hardest piece of gear to clean that you own? #hikerchat
SMVaughan
replying to @60Minutes @60Minutes The best thing is not to pick one up in the first place. Don't have one; don't want one. Nature is my addiction! #hikerchat
TKoutside
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A11: #bacon grease off the big Coleman stove. #worthit #hikerchat
backroadramblrs
replying to @LisaPulsifer @LisaPulsifer @TETONsports Agree. My pack is a beast to clean. #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @MikeOffTheMap @MikeOffTheMap Keep it loaded in the car then I'm just "adventure ready" not a lazy bum #hikerchat