Episode 21: How to Go Backpacking for Beginners Ft. Special Guest Alec

Are you going backpacking for the first time? Come join Becs, Pops and special guest Alec for backpacking for beginners’, as they talk about their own personal stories and tips. The three are experienced in camping, fishing and doing activities in the great outdoors; Alec and Becs go backpacking together with their dog for the past couple of years and have real world advice worth sharing. Next time you or one of your loved ones are going backpacking for the first time (either in the backcountry in Yellowstone, Montana or the simple mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia) the Props fam has you covered. Be sure to share this with them.

Email us if you have more tips (or need us to do a deeper dive!): [email protected] 

How to Go Backpacking for Beginners Story Links & Tips:

1. Where can I be introduced to backpacking as a beginner? - https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacking/s/QZnimog5cF 
2. How do I get into backpacking as a beginner? - https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacking/s/tCRa07UPQn 
3. Backpacking for the first time: Tips?? - https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacking/s/Pw3H5ZhfND 
4. Where to go backpacking? - https://www.reddit.com/r/backpacking/s/KdCbflJg8V 
5. Bec’s, Pop’s & Alec’s personal backpacking tips: Basic needs discussed; Shelter, water, weight of pack/gear, protection, mindfulness of the environment, proper gear, etc. 

• Shelter: small, light tent - easy to carry
• Water: begin at a water-friendly site to not carry 8 lbs or more of water on your first couple of trips
• Weight of pack/gear: we recommend not heavier that 15 lbs for your first couple of trips and don’t go further than 5 miles with steep elevation
• Protection: Have a float plan (tell a reliable source your backpacking or fishing adventure and when you are supposed to be back) and potentially carry a Personal Locator Beacon - link here (no ad, just safety tips :): https://www.acrartex.com/products/resqlink-400/ 
• If camping in the back-country, please buy and watch this How to use bear spray | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za_-XZKs-Zg 
• Stay environmentally friendly, leave no trace rule and pick up trash if able
• Get freeze dry meals for light weight protein on the go and wear in your hiking boots before your adventure
• Be cautious of wildlife sightings: be mindful of the random smell of garbage/trash when you are hiking, bring protection, keep your eyes on the lookout
• Have the right equipment for the climate you are adventuring and camping in - remember to check the weather 24-48 hours before! Email us for more tips: [email protected] 

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