Other Tips
>Avoid hiking in the hottest part of the day. Start your treks in the cool of the morning.>Pinpoint areas on the trail that will provide lots of shade for a rest or a creek/blue hole to jump into.>Be sure to know the signs of hyperthermia by referring back to our May edition’s Trail Survival installment at timesfreepress.com/news/getout/features/story/2016/may/17/trail-survival-hyperthermia/366057.
You know what they say: If you can’t take the heat, get off the trail. The temperature in the Tennessee Valley is only rising, not to mention the humidity levels. As you plan your hiking treks this season, be prepared for the weather with plenty of summer-friendly hiking gear, like these:
Osprey Atmos 65 AG Backpack
Available at Rock/Creek
When it comes to summer backpacking trips, this pack is a classic. Between its light weight at 4 pounds, 6 ounces, its mesh backing that provides comfort and keeps the sweat from mingling with the pack, and its ventilation features, this is the pack you want to reach for. $260