# @squirrelmusttravel on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CQGixKzMmr9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17919557-squirrelmusttravel-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-06-14T13:27:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Evan & Angela Miller / Adventure Travel (@squirrelmusttravel) — https://gondola.cc/squirrelmusttravel

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It’s not called #sundiego for nothing! 😎 
You may not guess that much of San Diego is a dry desert climate & hiking in the nearby mountains during summer can be brutal! 🥵 Since we’re preparing for backpacking adventures & want to continue exploring—HERE’S 4 TIPS to STAY COOL (and safe!) on the trails this summer—
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💦 Bring more water than you think you need—when your bodies hydrated you stay cooler! And using a ‘water bladder’ is awesome because you drink more frequently. We also carry our lifestraw for emergencies!
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👚 Wear Proper Clothing—something that is sweat wicking & doesn’t hold in heat, like nylon, polyester or even cotton! Evan often wears his work (construction) shirts because they’re light, loose, cover his skin, and are inexpensive 😆. I love hooded SPF shirts & have 2 pairs of pearlizumi’s 50 SPF sun sleeves to pull on & off + rinse easily!
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🧢Keep your head covered—when hiking midday, columbia1938 Global Adventure’ sun hat is my fav. I’ve had for years and it folds/packs into my backpack!
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☀️ Avoid hiking between 10am-3pm. Yesterday we hit the trail by 5am and it was soooo pleasant! Be sure to bring a headlamp for sunrise & sunset missions—BE PREPARED. 
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PS—how crazy are the sunrise views?🤩
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🌊 BONUS—since we’re in San Diego—take a dip in the ocean or a swimming pool after 😅👏🏼.
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✅ If you’d like recommendations we’ve noted some of our fav gear in our amazon page—link in bio.

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