Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
00:00 Hey Y'all
00:12 Eat A Snack Right Before Bed
01:58 Nalgene Heater
03:03 Avoid Hot Drinks Before Bed
04:20 Change Out Of Hiking Clothes As Soon As You Get To Camp
05:37 Use Properly Rated Sleeping Bag and Pad
07:20 Down Booties
09:03 Hand Warmers
10:05 Mylar Emergency Blanket
10:46 Hooded Puffy Coat
11:24 Be Choosey With Your Campsite
12:38 Take Another Warm Body
13:13 Pile Up The Leaves
13:46 Heat Up Rocks
Warm Feet = Better Sleep: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5921564
nature.com/articles/43366
Hot Drinks Cool You Off: smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-hot-drink-on-a-hot-day-can-cool-you-down-1338875
npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/07/11/156378713/cool-down-with-a-hot-drink-its-not-as-crazy-as-you-think
mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/drink-hot-drinks-hot-weather-cool-down-faster
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* I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations.
Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear).
Amazon Affiliate Page: DixieAZ.com
WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES:
*Patreon: patreon.com/homemadewanderlust
(You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.)
*Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3
(Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.)
*Buy My Book
Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide
*ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION:
-PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
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Contact information:
Blog: homemadewanderlust.com
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PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803
For business/interview inquiries *only*: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
00:00 Hey Y'all
00:12 Eat A Snack Right Before Bed
01:58 Nalgene Heater
03:03 Avoid Hot Drinks Before Bed
04:20 Change Out Of Hiking Clothes As Soon As You Get To Camp
05:37 Use Properly Rated Sleeping Bag and Pad
07:20 Down Booties
09:03 Hand Warmers
10:05 Mylar Emergency Blanket
10:46 Hooded Puffy Coat
11:24 Be Choosey With Your Campsite
12:38 Take Another Warm Body
13:13 Pile Up The Leaves
13:46 Heat Up Rocks
Warm Feet = Better Sleep: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5921564
nature.com/articles/43366
Hot Drinks Cool You Off: smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-hot-drink-on-a-hot-day-can-cool-you-down-1338875
npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/07/11/156378713/cool-down-with-a-hot-drink-its-not-as-crazy-as-you-think
mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/drink-hot-drinks-hot-weather-cool-down-faster
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Homemade Wanderlust Merch: homemadewanderlust.com/shop
* I do NOT accept anything from gear companies. I do not do paid reviews. I do not have any sponsors. All opinions are my own, based on my experiences. I do not plan to ever incorporate sponsorships on this channel in an effort to remain 100% impartial. If I were to accept gear in exchange for a review I would disclose it per FTC regulations.
Disclosure: There are Amazon Affiliate links in my gear lists and possibly in product links in this video description. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases (doesn't only have to be backpacking gear).
Amazon Affiliate Page: DixieAZ.com
WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & ADVENTURES:
*Patreon: patreon.com/homemadewanderlust
(You can pledge as low as a $1/month to support my upcoming hikes.)
*Gear Wish List: http://a.co/cVZeFo3
(Purchase an item from my gear wish list. Some of the items may require contacting me for shipping details. See address below.)
*Buy My Book
Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail (ebook): homemadewanderlust.com/product/dixie-at-guide
*ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION:
-PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
-Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG
Contact information:
Blog: homemadewanderlust.com
twitter: @homemadeWL
Instagram: homemadewanderlust
facebook: facebook.com/homemadewanderlust
PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803
For business/interview inquiries *only*: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
