I think it’s time to admit the truth, guys…I’m beyond obsessed with South Africa.
![MULTI-DAY HIKING MISTAKES [save for later❗️] ⚡️ 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: You need to have the stamina to walk for hours with a pack on your back. Hit the gym (weight training + cardio) and go on day hikes on the weekends. ⚡️ 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿: Your pack should only weigh about 20% of your body weight. Invest in lightweight gear, buy dehydrated food, and cut all non-essentials. ⚡️ 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: You know who also appreciates you smelling like a bouquet of flowers? BUGS. Don't pack perfume scented lotions, wet wipes etc. ⚡️ 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿: Don't wait until you're half-way up a mountain to figure out your headlamp is dead. Set-up your tent at home to make sure all the parts are there and your sleeping pad has no holes. ⚡️𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: Don't forget this step! Otherwise, you might find yourself caught in a lightning storm without a rain jacket or an insulated jacket. The weather can change without warning so always be prepared. ✨ 𝓟𝓼𝓼𝓽...Ready to dip your toes into overnight hikes? I'm co-hosting an 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁. It's a 33km trail perfect for beginners (you can even get your bag dropped off at the hut to make the trek easier!) ✨ ➡️ TAP the link in my bio to sign up! ⬇️ COMMENT your tips for newbie hikers.](https://www.wanderlustmovement.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
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