The intent of a shakedown hike is to try out new gear or new processes prior to a trip so you can iron out any bugs, familiarise yourself with new systems, balance your pack so that it’s comfortable, and assess your fitness in terrain similar (or worse) than what you have planned. But how many of us ever do them and should we really bother?
In this podcast episode we look in detail why, and when you should do a shakedown hike. www.australianhiker.com.au
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071-Planning a long distance hike
070-Outdoor Retailer show 2018 part 2
069-Outdoor Retailer Show 2018 part 1
068- Weather and hiking
067-Hike your own hike
066-Technology on the trail-staying in touch with family and friends
065-99 days to go....
064-Australia's Long Distance Hiking Trails
063-Physical maintenance on the trail
062-Personal safety on the trail
061-Hygiene and hiking
060-Happy feet
059-Geocaching
058-Navigation on the trail: an introduction to maps and compasses
057 Nutritition on the Trail
056-How to pack a backpack: a beginners guide
055-A weekend on the Main Range
054-The future of hiking
053-Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail-Expectations vs reality
052-Kangaroo Island Wilderness trail; Interviews from the Trail
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