Cauliflower Cheese Chips Louise Hiker 2017-11-27 | In this video I describe how to make cauliflower cheese chips, using a dehydrator. These are great nutritious snacks, or can be used for backpacking meals.
How to dehydrate liquids Louise Hiker 2023-02-07 | In this video I describe how to fashion a bowl out of a fruit leather tray liner. Now you can dehydrate backpacking meals, be they spaghettini sauce or stews or soups, without any mess.
How to keep your feet warmer in the winter. Louise Hiker 2021-12-10 | Here I describe the use of plastic bags or similar items to keep the sweat from your feet compromising the insulation in your boots. They can be used for winter hiking boots or pack boots in the winter. It’s also a good way of keeping your feet warm if you jog in the winter, because most running shoes have mesh uppers that let the wind and the cold in. 
Bread ties make ultralight clothes pins! Louise Hiker 2021-09-14 | Here I show how you can use bread ties as clothes pins when camping.
Banana Peanut Butter Leather Louise Hiker 2021-08-26 | How to make banana leather with peanut butter, using a dehydrator. Use a hand blender to mix four ripe bananas with 3-4 tbsp peanut butter. Spread on a fruit leather sheet and dehydrate until the consistency of gummy bears. Cut into 1/4 rectangles and roll up.
Nature’s toilet paper. Louise Hiker 2021-07-30 | I always hate seeing bits of toilet paper strewn around the natural environment while out for a hike or backpacking. I think people think it’s going to biodegrade quickly, but it does not. There are certain plants whose leaves make great natural toilet paper. You can then leave them on the ground and they don’t look terrible, plus they’ll break down in a few days. Just make sure you don’t accidentally pick poison ivy! Burdock, Muellin and Coltsfoot (latter not shown) are a few types of plant where you can safely collect the leaves to use for toilet paper later in your hike as needed. If you do use toilet paper from the grocery store, please bury it or pack it out with you.
How to make a tie out point without sewing Louise Hiker 2021-07-28 | Here I use a small round pebble to create a central grommet that I can use to attach a cord to, in lieu of a tie out loop. I wanted a way of pulling the ceiling of my bug tent up so it does not collect rain in a downpour, but you can also use this on a tarp.
How to wrap cordage so it will not get tangled, Louise Hiker 2021-04-20 | Here I show a cool way to bundle/wrap string and cordage, in a way it won’t be a tangled mess when you need it. Thanks baby brother Mitch for showing me this tip.
Bump up the warmth of your Hut Booties Louise Hiker 2021-02-15 | Adding a DIY closed cell foam insole will make your Hut Booties much warmer for winter. Throw in a hand warmer and you will have ovens for your feet in camp!
The Magic of Mushrooms. FW Mushroom ID Lecture. Louise Hiker 2021-01-15 | This Powerpoint Presentation was given via Zoom in January 2021 for the Five Winds Backcountry Ski Club. Our members include a few fungophiles who also enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing and backpacking. The speaker was Louise, who leads some of the outings and whose hobby is mushroom identification.At 40:05 I meant to say not found in ONTARIO, not Canada, since these mushrooms are found in Canada. Oops.
The Tinder Mushroom, a useful way to carry an ember around with you for hours. Louise Hiker 2021-01-14 | The tinder fungus, also known as the horse hoof mushroom, can be used to transport fire from one location to another.
Snack option for day hikes and backpacking Louise Hiker 2020-04-18 | Here I share a tip for having a nice portion controlled snack for day hiking or backpacking. Nature Valley Protein Bars are an affordable alternative to Cliff bars. Both of these can be cut in half to make a nice size snack for smaller hikers, who might not need as many calories per snack as someone larger.
How to make a DIY Pocket Bellows Louise Hiker 2020-04-04 | Here I describe how to make your own pocket bellows, to be used to blow on coals or a small flame and get your campfire going again.
Day Lilies, an edible flower. Louise Hiker 2019-07-24 | Day Lily petals make a yummy road- or trail-side snack, or a colourful addition to salads.
How to make a DIY tarp from polycro film. Louise Hiker 2019-06-11 | Here I show a tarp that I made out of polycro, the plastic that is used to seal windows in the winter-time. This makes an inexpensive and extremely lightweight tarp. It is see-through, so you can look at the stars while you relax in the hammock. The material is surprisingly strong and tear resistant.
A free and ultralight insulated coffee cup for backpacking. Louise Hiker 2019-05-06 | McDonald’s coffee cups are double walled cardboard and therefore an insulated coffee mug. This makes them ideal for ultralight backpacking.
Stomp and pack out beer cans! Louise Hiker 2019-05-06 | A brief public service announcement, asking campers to crush and pack out any beer or pop cans.
Boil test with Esbitt vs alcohol, and DIY stove and pot Louise Hiker 2019-05-04 | In this video, Time how long it takes to boil water using an Esbitt tablet, a hardware cloth stove stand, and a homemade pot.
A quick tip to make dealing with tape easier Louise Hiker 2019-04-29 | In this video, I show a hack: How to stop the ends of rolled tape from sticking, making it easier to rip off a piece the next time you need some.
How to tie a “never come undone” knot Louise Hiker 2019-04-04 | In this video I demonstrate how to tie your shoe or boot laces in a way that the knot will not come undone while you’re hiking.
How to save time putting on your snowshoes Louise Hiker 2019-03-09 | In this video I describe a hack that will make it easier to put your snowshoes on and take them off. After all, who likes fiddling with straps when your fingers are freezing?
I typically wear for an early spring, Winter, or late fall backpacking trip. Louise Hiker 2018-03-19 | This is what I often wear for an early spring, winter, or late fall backpacking trip.
What’s in my repair kit? Louise Hiker 2018-03-19 | In this video I show items that are in my repair kit, most of them for repair purposes, but a few misc things thrown in there.
My backpacking load out for an early spring backpacking outing. Louise Hiker 2018-03-19 | My backpacking load out for an early spring backpacking outing.
A few different options for hiking on ice. Louise Hiker 2018-03-15 | In this video I show several different brands of icers,, designed to prevent you from slipping in icy conditions in the winter
What I wear for winter mountain biking. Part 2. Louise Hiker 2018-01-26 | In this video, I outline what I wear on my feet and hands to keep warm in the winter, for mountain biking.
What I wear for cold weather mountain biking. Louise Hiker 2018-01-26 | In this video by briefly describe the layering system that I use for cycling in the winter.
How to keep your fingers and toes warm during winter sports Louise Hiker 2018-01-25 | In this video I share some of the things that help me keep my hands and feet warm while I am skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking in extreme cold.
Egg Hack...How to easily peel a hard boiled egg Louise Hiker 2018-01-06 | I used to hate peeling hard boiled egg until I saw a video showing this trick.This is a poorly shot (LOL) but short and sweet video showing how to do it.
The Luci Light, a great camping lantern Louise Hiker 2017-12-16 | The Luci Lantern is a solar inflatable lantern that is very light, making it perfect for backpacking and canoe camping. I love mine and it has become one of my favourite pieces of gear. It is available from C.A.A. or on line, and costs approx $25.
Let’s dehydrate a hearty soup as an inexpensive backpacking meal! Louise Hiker 2017-11-27 | Here I show how to modify a fruit leather liner to make a bowl, for dehydrating soup or other watery foods. These can be extremely affordable backpacking meals.Of course, it’s better to make things from scratch, but sometimes one has to cheat.
Whats in my Ditty Bag. Louise Hiker 2017-09-09 | My ditty bag contains a variety of items used in the camping kitchen area. It includes a small alcohol stove and cook said, a leather glove, fire making supplies, and a bear throw rope. I use this on backpacking trips. Please excuse the very amateur video, 🙃
My gear for a late summer canoe camping trip Louise Hiker 2017-08-31 | This video shows what I am packing for a late August and early September canoe camping trip. We will have temperatures of the mid 20s during the day and as cool as 5°C at night. This is a four day, three night excursion. PS, I decided to also bring a bear barrel for my cookware, kitchen stuff and food because the Osprey pack would have weighed 40 pounds and I only weigh 116. The portages are short, so making two trips is fine.Bushcraft chair: youtu.be/20P9uWydZgQMy first aid kit: youtu.be/-1SqL8Z6jVAMy ultralight backpacking gear, much of it coming on this trip too: youtu.be/8vmnqkSt4Jc
How to dehydrate spaghetti or pasta sauce. No more freezer burn! Save space in your freezer. Louise Hiker 2017-05-18 | This video shows how you can fashion a spill proof bowl out of the fruit leather sheets used for dehydrators. I like to dehydrate my pasta sauce to extend the shelf-life. I also find dehydrating food prevents freezer burn and it also saves a lot of space in my freezer.
My alcohol stove and cook pot, Ultralight and inexpensive camping gear. Louise Hiker 2017-01-31 | This is the cook set I use for backpacking. It is inexpensive and very easy to make. The pot is small; it only holds one cup of water. The cook stove and pot stand can nest easily into the pot. For the times I want a bigger pot, I also bring a larger one made from an old energy drink can.
Pina Colada Fruit Leather Louise Hiker 2016-12-11 | A short video with the recipe on how to make piña colada fruit leather.
My first aid kit contents Louise Hiker 2016-11-21 | This is what I have in my first aid kit. I bring it day-hiking, backpacking, canoe camping, or travelling overseas. It also contains some water purification tablets. My "tummy medications" include Imodium, Gravol, , Pepto-Bismol, and Gas-X. The little ointment tube has a single dose of Voltarin Gel.
Whats in my pack? My backpacking setup. Louise Hiker 2016-07-24 | This is what I would typically bring for a short backpacking trip in the summer.
Andrew Allen singing Stealing Kisses Louise Hiker 2016-07-24 | Andrew wrote this song for my best friends' 30th wedding anniversary. Doug, asking Andrew to write this song for Lisa and collaborating on the effort was such an amazing gift!
How to make banana leather… Part two. Louise Hiker 2016-06-27 | A follow up on part 1, found here:youtu.be/CK7rEdDaXI4
Milkweed.....yes, you can eat it! Louise Hiker 2016-06-03 | Milkweed is a tasty wild edible. All parts if the plant.
How to use flea spray to apply permethrin to your clothes, to repel ticks, blackflies and mosquitoes Louise Hiker 2016-05-26 | There are several good products available in the USA, to treat one's clothing as a tick and flying insect repellent. However, these products are not available in Ontario. In this video, I show how you can use a flea product available from veterinarians, as a substitute. Caution: never use these products around cats, since permethrin is extremely toxic to felines.
Fiddleheads, a wild edible plant. Louise Hiker 2016-05-08 | This is a wild edible that is usually found in early May. Do some reading on the proper preparation of this vegetable, since there are substances such as tannic acid that can cause nausea and vomiting, if you don't prepare them properly.
Stinging Nettle. A wild edible plant. Louise Hiker 2016-04-28 | This plant is safe to eat once it's cooked. When it is raw, it will sting you, just like the name suggests! It's best picked when it's fairly young. Just nip off the top few shoots. The best way to prepare it is to steam it for about five minutes. Boiling will ruin the flavour. Make sure you wear gloves when you handle it prior to cooking it. You can also harvest it to make nettle tea.
