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Maybe you can find out about the Gash Hao brand of hiking pants, good value for money, I have four pairs and they are a necessity for me!

That is a nice trail out there i was there the other week. clearing deadfall etc. that side trip to the lake is a real mess now after the floods of 2013. nice video.

What month is this? Did you reserve to stay the night? I stayed in July for 2 nights.

Hey bro! Good to see you on RUclips! This is Mike! We used to work at Shanahans Together! Keep up the cool content! Aware and prepared.

Any advice for someone to get into backpacking with no experience? Whats the best way to find trails, maps, and plan out a trip?

I've gotten desperate to get away now, our world is turning into chaos and it's making me sick. I think it's making everyone sick but many don't see that yet. After hitting my breaking point I found an intense interest in backpacking, being outside in nature was always my way to recharge but just going for a walk in the woods is not enough anymore. I think we would all feel a lot better if we got out there more, but right now I'm very thankful that the people and problems I face in "normal" life haven't realized that and isn't out in nature with me. If everyone opened their eyes all at once, nature would get overrun and with them the problems would come too.

Nice! Well said. Thanks!

Wow! Just wow!

Beautiful...thanks for sharing your adventures ✨️

I forget who said it but " It's not the destination it's the journey" seems appropriate.

Backpacking is also about consuming copious amounts of candy and dried mango. The friends I hike with are the ones I usually see the least, but they are the ones I share the closest bonds with. Those are the truest friendships, because like you said, you get the raw unfiltered unedited version of someone. With everything stripped away, you just get them, as a human being. And sometimes, you luck out and find a couple incredible people. I'm thankful you're one of those. And you bring licorice.

Nate, you nailed it, pal. While I still love to talk about gear on trail - because no one in my home wants to - you’re spot on, gear talk eventually fades on trail and the real talk begins. Thank you for this reminder, and thank you for all that you bring (mind, soul, and candy) to a dudes hike.

Thank you for the great reminder and a very well done pitch for our hobby. It doesn't suck that you live that close to so many great spaces.

you are down to it. Why this doesn't get talked about more is beyond me. The internal journey...

So thoughtful, reflective and deeply true. I’m grateful to share in some of these memories with you my friend. 🙏

I love my Hoka shoes. But I have a pair of Hoka boots for wintertime. Great video and well detailed 👍🏻👍🏻

Dude thank

That sounds like a tough but rewarding section of the journey! Thanks for sharing! 💕

Love how jazzed this guy is about his pack!

I went from 7 years wearing combat boots (infantry) to high top leather hiking boots (hard on the hamstrings) to trail runners… other than winter backpacking in sub -10C weather/snow (insulated Solomon Quest 4 boots) trail shoes is the answer! What are you wearing on your next trip out? Those? I wore the Norda 001 - while they took me 100km to break in, I love them now!

Regarding the side wear and protection, that's why I like approach shoes as my all purpose shoes. They're in between runners and boots in terms of weight, but they have protection all around the sides (actually more than many boots), which also helps with that dew moisture or even with occasional patches of snow. They also have excellent grip by design. I still have a pair of light breathable runners that I use as default shoes, but if the activity includes rocks, scree or the like, I go with the approach shoes. The protection also means you get a lot more life out of them. I've resoled a pair of TX4 after using them in every terrain conceivable. I now only use boots for snow or really muddy conditions as you mention.

Great video. Coming from the trail running world into backcountry camping I have never really used a hiking boots . Always trail runners!! Only time I go hiking boots is winter camping!!

This is the first video that shows the actual issues caused by incorrectly pitching. Other videos tell us about having the base square, and I do that as best I can, but that's where it ends. No one has addressed WHY I end up with sides that flop, or why I can't easily open the zipper - I like knowing the WHY!!! I'm a visual learner, so having the video along with your drawings really helped! I'm really enjoying your channel - keep up the great work!

Thanks for this video! It's been very enlightening. It's interesting to see what little comforts you had to forgo in order to go UL! I've wondered how anyone can get a base weight so low. I realize now that while I strive to have an easier time of it while hiking, there's a limit to how much I'd want to sacrifice... no puffy?!?!?! That's like my security blanket!! 🤣

Holy smokes you absolutely destroyed those shoes! I had no clue your blisters were that bad on the coral trip, you're a freakin warrior!

I swear by the runners lace. That has saved me from a lot of pain and black toe nails.

Interesting topic man, you nailed it with this video!

Just ticked over 1000kms in my 1st pair of trail runners that I’ve owned for a year - 1st gen saucony xodus ultras. The lugs are neatly gone at the front and the cushioning is almost gone. I can still do a day up to 20kms in them but above that the balls of my feet hurt. Aside from that I think I’ve got my moneys worth out of them and there’s no other signs of wear at all (lots of ingrained dirt though!) I have second pair I’ll be transitioning in for running and longer days and then I have a pair of Altra timp 5.0s to try for a big trip next summer. Glad I made the switch to trail runners for summer but like you the boots come out for wet and winter here in Ireland.

Your daughter is so funny and lovely, I enjoyed her cheerful vibe!

That scenery is so beautiful. Sometimes it is best to bail. When I plan a big trip with my buddies I always put the bailout spots. Definitely a trip you will not forget.

Great video. I love to see local hikes, I have never done.

did the GDT northbound earlier this year and had to bail as well. just before first creek camp.

That 16 lbs feels a lot heavier without a hip belt shifting it to your hips. You are supposed to have about 90 percent on your hips and 10 percent on your shoulders. I'd rather carry the extra weight and have it well distributed. What's a couple pounds? Big deal.

This series is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. You consistently show that you make great decisions on the fly even if you don't like them. Thanks for sharing this experience.

Nathan! Love your honestly and vulnerability in this video dude. Thank you for sharing this video with us 😊

Great video dude. I have never hiked south of cataract creek. Excited to see a bit of Section B of the GDT.

Solid day on trail, pal! 💪🏼

Pure wisdom, pal. Call it a day… Well done, Nathan. Tomorrow is a new day! Onward, the best is yet to come.

Nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed of, sometimes trips don’t go as expected… it’s always a learning process. Proud of you to be able to show your adventures and open your feelings/ emotions. The trails will always be there, and the challenge has no expiration date to be completed.

I absolutely adore you and your vids. I know those emotions well too. I've been mad at a mountain, terrified of scree, sobbed with disappointment after 20 hours of rain in a tent on a 2nd failed attempt of a solo summit and the relief of finding a lost path again. But like my mum says "don't worry, the mountain's not going anywhere". You earned the glory of achieving a huge section, you'll be back 🎉

Loved the video, keep em coming

Awesome area. That scenery was breathtaking. Great job on the mileage. Awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻

Great video! Congratulations on 1000 subs Nathan!!! 🙌🏼

Does PickleJar Lakes require a reservation to backcountry camp (since it's located in Elbow-Sheep Provincial Park), or it's random camping (first come first serve)?

You are a machine! Always good to see videos from my neck of the woods. Loving the content, can't wait for the next 3 parts!

My favorite hiking pants here in the French Alps for years ! And my girlfriend says it makes my butt look great too 😂 Thank you for your videos !

This is awesome, I have been watching since the start and it's been great. Thanks for giving info on southern AB and Calgary area. When are you going to do a subscriber trip......?

Your channel is invaluable. You are in a very small niche and doing a great job.