Why I Like Hiking At Night

00:29 Avoid Heat of the Day 01:14 Solitude 01:57 Change of Scenery 03:43 Night Sky 05:28 Night Critters 06:28 More in tune with senses/nature 07:07 Make Up Time 08:09 Confidence 09:26 Precautions For #NatHackin 09:47 Light 10:31 Watch/Listen Out For Snakes 11:14 Don't Night Hike In Grizzly Bear Country 11:21 Avoid River Crossings 11:42 Prepare for the Terrain Ahead 12:14 Check Weather 12:36 Make Sure You're Still on Trail 13:03 Stay Hydrated 13:26 Go With A Group CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf Camera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0 PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7 Sierra Nevada - https://lighterpack.com/r/b8a8ic Cascade Range - https://lighterpack.com/r/40d5gd AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-i... Homemade Wanderlust Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/homemade... 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. Amazon Affiliate Page: www.DixieAZ.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL & MY 2020 Adventures (Pinhoti Trail and Te Araroa in New Zealand): *Patreon:   / 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): http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l *ONE-TIME CONTRIBUTION: -PayPal: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com -Bitcoin (BTC) Wallet: 1PLcRstR4bamTYKpwd9Nzus75WjfjMY6gG Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com PO Box 4192 Opelika, AL 36803 For business/interview inquiries only: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com