EP 209: Ask OV 13 - Winter Filters, Dry Stretches, and Real Talk on Calories

In this episode of Ask OV we dive into fan questions; discussing water filters in the winter, navigating dry stretches, calorie demands on trail, and more. Things we cover in this episode:

How do you keep a backpacking water filter from freezing in winter? Can I use a water filter in the winter? How do backpackers get water in the winter without a filter? Are springs on topographic/trail maps reliable? What do dotted or dashed blue lines mean on a map? How many calories do I need per day for backpacking? Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Summer Trip Recaps

02:45 – Managing Water Filters in Winter & Shoulder Seasons

09:24 – Navigating Water Logistics & Map Reliability

26:01 -- Calorie Demands & Individualized Food Planning

33:46 -- Outro & How to Submit Questions

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