Beating the Heat
gearmeout
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5 we water the dogs every 20-30 minutes,baiting water if necessary to make them drink. If they start to slow down,pant excessively, or act less enthusiastic, we will cease hike...cool them off and call it a day. We always pick hikes w/shade & water #GearMeOut
JohnMDouglass1
RT @UST_Survival: @GPJohnston @Todd_the_Hiker Plus they look great! But I agree, I always keep an extra change of clothes in the Jeep. Dry…
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker Haha, I think everyone in Florida would panic if that happened. It wouldn't be pretty. #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A5) One good sign is if they become cranky and annoyed with normal things. That's when you try to find Shadelands, hydrate and cool off. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @GPJohnston
@GPJohnston @Todd_the_Hiker Bandanna = my vote for most versatile gear too
#GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @PicklesTravel @UST_Survival Yessir, me too. Always checking. Hard to believe such a small parasitic creature causes us so much grief. -#GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @GPJohnston @GPJohnston I usually end up soaked after a summer hike, we usually keep towels in the car to sit on on the drive home! #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival @beckyjlomax We would come down as kids in March to visit my grand parents at their condo. Jan is a good option for me since it is just so dam cold here. 10 degrees is still way better than the -40 I have at home (Celsius ) #gearmeout
danielhuman
RT @babskiies: @UST_Survival A5: I don’t let her come if the heat is absurd, but usually we are paddling so she can cool down anytime by ta…
VTPaddlePups
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A6 Paddling daily,hiking 4-5 x/week, lots of 2-3 day canoe camping trips, and 2 week trip in fall to Keji NP and Acadia for paddling. Kids are grown, and do thir own vacation planning! #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @beckyjlomax @UST_Survival Sun and dry air will dehydrate you fast and it sneaks up on you since you don't feel the heat as much! #GearMeOut
GPJohnston
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @Todd_the_Hiker I'm never without at least two when on the trail, when its hot out I'll dip one in a stream or creek, wring it a bit and put it on my head, feels great! #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A6: lots and lots of camping, foraging for wild edibles, little hiking, lots of fishing/paddling and of course shore foraging! #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker A6) Except for a trip to the Midwest for my cousin's wedding, Shemp and I are pretty much staying home to let the families have their fun. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @UST_Survival I'm with you on that! I like fall best, but really do prefer winter over the heat of summer! #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival And that's what I usually deal with. Sunscreen, hat--check. Water & food frequently check. #gearmeout
danielhuman
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Watching the mental status change is a huge indicator for 2 and 4 legged companions. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @mjn126 @mjn126 That sounds awesome...someplace I'd like to get to one of these days! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @danielhuman @PicklesTravel Had my first tick this year, we don't see them terribly much here in Florida. #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker It was in the 50s and my brother and I were swimming in the ocean for hours at a time. the people walking on the beach were wearing down jackets.
someone asked my grand parents if my brother and I were "touched"?! lol
" No just Canadian"
#gearmeout
beckyjlomax
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker Hahaha. Urp. Blub. That was me choking on a mouthful of salad. #gearmeout
eanaid2
RT @UST_Survival: #gearmeout @ChatCapin starts now! Come join the fun and be our star. #lp #TravelBlog https://t.co/9iNfP8envn https://t.c…
eanaid2
RT @UST_Survival: Q1: Where do outdoor adventures take you when it gets really hot? #GearMeOut https://t.co/irvMDUSC6S
eanaid2
RT @UST_Survival: Q3: While I am sure most of us love being outdoors year round, do you prefer summer heat or winter cold when it comes to…
eanaid2
RT @UST_Survival: Q5: Dogs and children can’t communicate that they are overheating as well as adults, what are some warning signs you look…
UST_Survival
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker I hope Shemp doesn't find out about that. #GearMeOut
PicklesTravel
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival oh man! That stinks! But totally jealous that you don't have many! I need to get my hands on the UST tick wrangler! #gearmeout
t_jh2009
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @UST_Survival Exactly, I realized that with myself while hiking around Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite National Park. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker We normally just assume tourist. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman @PicklesTravel First tick! I wish I could say that, since April I bet I’ve found around 100 on my clothing. Only found a couple attached. I’d rather have zero attached. #GearMeOut
eanaid2
RT @UST_Survival: Q7: How do you adjust your activity when it gets unbearably hot? #GearMeOut https://t.co/wvIzHZ9Zf7
beckyjlomax
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker I think Shemp might be way more sophisticated than my fat cat. #gearmeout
MeToddScott
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker This is one of the reasons the simpsons was right and you can't make friends with salad ;) #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @GPJohnston I've always got my bandana on, even under my hat to keep the sweat from dripping down and burning my eyes! #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @beckyjlomax Yes, just a bit! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @danielhuman @PicklesTravel That sounds aweful! Flonne had a couple, so regular checks are in order. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: Go to the lake, river or ocean and park my butt in the water. If I’m going to be active it’s early morning or late evening.#GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker Shemp is more sophisticated than all of us. ;) #gearmeout
VTPaddlePups
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7 Avoid mid-day activity, lots of water, (internally and externally) whether paddling,hiking,or cycling, shorten duration and lessen intensity, #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @VTPaddlePups @VTPaddlePups Sounds like a good summer in the making! #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @Todd_the_Hiker Hahahaha. The room is going to be covered with me dinner if this keeps up. And I don't have a dog to come lick it up. #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @babskiies @babskiies Sounds like a fun filled summer in the making! #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker But you never noticed in all those stock photos people are laughing with salad? What's up with that? #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7) Like last weekend with triple digit temperatures I just watched more stuff on Hulu with Shemp. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A7 #GearMeOut When it is bad out, I'll nap during the afternoon but hike through the night. https://t.co/Od853tvQDz
UST_Survival
replying to @MeToddScott @MeToddScott @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker I would agree with that. #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @MeToddScott @Todd_the_Hiker They are afraid little green bits are stuck to their teeth. #gearmeout