This episode of the outside podcast is brought to you by Hydroflask,

maker of beautifully designed insulated bottles, cups, and coolers,

and a company that believes that every adventure starts with two simple words.

Let's go!

And we are going to do an awesome, awesome hike today.

That's Merna Valerio, ultra runner,

adventurer, and advocate for increasing diversity and body positivity in the outdoors.

I like to lay out my clothing the night before I go out on a hike.

To make sure that everything is ready, so that I'm not rushing in the morning,

and so that I have more time on the actual trail.

As Merna knows well, every successful outing begins with being prepared

for whatever the trail has in store.

What I do is I make sure, first of all, that I don't have any cotton on,

including my underwear.

I always bring with me a rain jacket that will keep me dry.

I always carry my phone with me, and my phone is always, always charged,

and last but not least, I have always two water bottles on me.

It will assure me that I always have something to drink.

Hydroflask wants you to get out there and enjoy yourself, just like Merna,

which is why all of their water bottles, cups, and coolers are designed to keep their

contents at the perfect temperature all day long, whether you're in the mountains

at the beach or just in your backyard.

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