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Escaping The City
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Just some hiker trash from Chicago. Good, dirty, old-fashioned 4 seasons backpacking and fly fishing.
Fly Fishing from a Kayak for Panfish - Lake Wintergreen, West Rock State Park, Connecticut July 2024
Finally got a chance to get out and do one of my favorite things - fly fishing for panfish from my kayak! This was filmed on Lake Wintergreen in West Rock State Park, located near where I now live in New Haven, Connecticut. I used four rods in this video, two 5wts and two 8wts, each weight outfitted with a floating line and a sink tip line to cover various depths. The kayak I use is the Lifetime Teton 100 Angler kayak, fitted with inflatable outriggers for standing stability, an Anchor Wizard, and horizontal rod holders from YakGadget which are compatible with fly rods, and also hold my paddle.
The panfish were a big fan of the purple sparkling wooly bugger (size 6) fished on the 5wt sink ...
The panfish were a big fan of the purple sparkling wooly bugger (size 6) fished on the 5wt sink ...
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Bike Ride Down East Rock Park (Testing my GoPro)
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This is a fun bike ride down from the top of East Rock Park in New Haven, CT. Kind of a pointless video, but I recently picked up a new GoPro Hero 12 and wanted to give it a test run in the heat. And since I went through all of that effort, I figured I might as well slap together a quick video edit and post it lol. I plan to use it for lots of fishing and some summer backpacking this year. Pret...
Hammock Camping in the Catskills: Echo Lake and Bear Sighting! November 2023 (Lost Footage)
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Took the doggos out for a quick overnight in the Catskill Mountains, at Echo Lake! This trip was filmed in November 2023, and in the following week my hard drive failed and lost the footage. Last weekend I decided to take a chance out of boredom and open up the old HDD, and somehow got it working again with this footage still on it! So I'm just now getting to upload it, while it's 90 degrees ou...
Backpacking the Porcupine Mountains June 2022
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My third time hiking the Porkies with my good friends Mark, Joe, Colin, and Tim. It was nice this time around to be sleeping in a hammock instead of on the ground, and the Porkies is a great place to do that! This also helped make up for the crazy flies and mosquitoes, as well as the intense heat that we encountered out there. We even saw a little cub, although I couldn't get the camera out fas...
Backpacking in Shawnee National Forest: Garden of the Gods
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We got out for a couple nights hiking and camping on the trails that integrate through the Garden of the Gods Wilderness area in the Shawnee National Forest. The weather was unseasonably warm, hitting temps in the low 80's in the day, and dropping into the 40's at night. Unfortunately this meant my pack was a little heavier than I would've liked, so we did not hike as far or as fast as we meant...
Backpacking in Shawnee National Forest: Lusk Creek Wilderness
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Mark, Joe (Tentlife Productions), and I all managed to sneak away from work for some much needed R&R in the Lusk Creek Wilderness of the Shawnee National Forest. We worked hard to plan this one out (not really, aside from requesting off work it was entirely last minute planning) and if it weren't for a recommendation from a friend of Joe's, we might not have discovered this spot. For the sake o...
Backpacking in Shawnee National Forest: Garden of the Gods, Indian Point, and Panther Den Wilderness
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Mark and I went down to the Shawnee National Forest this November to drive around and hammock camp in the Garden of the Gods Wilderness, and the Panther Den Wilderness. We also stopped to complete the Rim Rock National Recreational Trail as well. The weather was in the mid 50's, and mid 30's overnight. This was our way to get out and about while still socially distancing from the crowds.
Manistee River Trail Loop
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We hiked the 32 mile loop from Northern Exposure campground to the Manistee River Trail, down to Red Bridge and crossing onto the North Country Trail, where we looped back to the car.
How To Lay Diagonally With the ENO Ember 2 Underquilt
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UPDATE: I've tested this method outside a couple nights. I'll just say this, it works but if you lay on your side or curl up into a ball, it will create some slack in the UQ, so you kind of have to lay flat the whole night. If this method doesn't work then you'll have to consider tightening your hammock hang. Are you using the ENO Ember 2 Underquilt for hammock camping? If so then, like me, you...
Hammock Camping on the Ice Age Trail Kettle Morain South Unit
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Quick overnight hike on the Ice Age Trail South Unit in Wisconsin, with none other than my good friend, Joe Ulmer from Tentlife Productions. We started out on the North end of the Blackhawk segment, and hiked about 3 miles to shelter 3 where we camped out in an overnight snow storm that dropped about 4 inches. Woke up to temps in the upper teens, it was a cold one! Thanks for watching, hope you...
Backpacking the Porcupine Mountains Fall 2019
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Mark and I hit the trails of the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During the last week of September, we managed to see the beginning of the fall color change, and spent 5 nights in the park with some mostly beautiful weather.
Kayaking the Beaver Dam River August 2019
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A little late in getting this one out, life's been busy. Round two of running the Beaver Dam river with Tentlife Productions! It's a pretty great time, and we had to run it at least one more time before the end of summer. Awesome paddling, even better people on the water. Enjoy!
Beaver Dam River Paddle June 2019
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We hit the light rapids of the Beaver Dam River in Beaver Dam, WI this past June! Have to say, it was a complete blast aside from a minor hangup we had with an a strainer. We are just glad everyone is okay and the rest of the trip was a beautiful as it could have been. On that note, please use this as an example of why safety preparation is so important when going out onto the water. Thanks and...
Backpacking Shawnee National Forest: Panther Den
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1 year ago, I visited Shawnee National Forest for the first time. Needless to say, I knew I would be back. Joe originally had plans to thru-hike the River to River Trail, which unfortunately ended up getting cancelled, but I had plans to meet him in Shawnee and give him a resupply. But we still had a free weekend to go hiking, and with storms in the forecast, we knew where we wanted to be. The ...
Big Agnes Windy Point 1 Tent Review
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Reviewing the REI exclusive Big Agnes Windy Point 1 backpacking tent. Specs: 3 Season Tent (however freestanding design I think can be used in 4 seasons below tree line) Weight: ~3.5 Lbs Packed Size: 5" X 18" Floor: 90" X 43"/30" (Tent is tapered at one end) Floor Area: 23 Square Feet Vestibule: 9 Square Feet Center Height: 35" (Plenty of room to sit up inside) Poles: DAC Pressfit Rain Fly: Rip...
Backpacking in a Snow Storm on the Ice Age Trail
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Backpacking in a Snow Storm on the Ice Age Trail
Backpacking at Forest Glen Preserve, Westville IL
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Backpacking at Forest Glen Preserve, Westville IL
Camping and Fishing at Rock Cut State Park
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Camping and Fishing at Rock Cut State Park
Backpacking the Porcupine Mountains: 5 Days, 4 Nights
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Backpacking the Porcupine Mountains: 5 Days, 4 Nights
I live about 30 minutes from the Shawnee National Forest. Got lost at Panthers Den in the early 2000s once. Its a very cool place. Hope to go back soon. Great video keep up the good work. 👍
THATS MY UNCLE! Brushing his teeth and everything :)
@@Calista-ve2mj gotta have fresh teeth in the woods!!
@@EscapingTheCity definitely
60 something degrees? Oh, Jiminy Cricket! That would make for a great day for a paddle & a line toss!! Catching all those bluegill certainly helped spice up the day.
@@OldGoatintheWoods it was gorgeous kayak fishing weather. But by the end of that it did warm up into the 80's!
I dont blame you for wanting to escape the city. I do that once a week myself. haha
@@calloftheoutdoors8941 haha it's a never ending battle!!
Pretty ride. Reminded by of bike tours down Haleakalā on Maui. Which is something I regret not taking advantage of while stationed out there in Hawaii. My wife being 6-months pregnant probably had something to do with that too... ;)
I WISH ur videos could go viral i feel bad
Haha no worries, not my goal even remotely!
Also, holy delayed edit lol. It’s a bazillion degrees outside and this hike was definitely cooler lol
Haha yeah this is about 7 months late lol. I thought this footage was lost because of a hard drive failure and by some miracle I recovered it all last weekend
@@EscapingTheCity I tossed out my last three trips. Just too hot. Film wasn’t enjoyable lol
@@jaycreature3893 yeah I feel that. I'm going on a week long trip in July in Northern Michigan but that's in a state park with swimming spots at each site, the only way we can tolerate it
@@EscapingTheCity this sounds epic. Enjoy
When you come back, try coming in from the Platte Road side. Aka the fat man’s path (I’m fat so I like it better). The Platte road side is more of a trail and less of a carriage road. Also there’s codfish point and some other fun stops. Enjoyable video. Jay
Will do! Thanks for watching!!
BTW how's that new quilted chameleon working out for ya?
@@EscapingTheCity I love the feel. Just tooooo hot so far. So no real adventure with that one yet
@@jaycreature3893 defintely one for the cooler months. I'll keep an eye out for your channel when the time comes, so I can be jealous lol
Great time great video gentlemen! Thank you! We just got home tonight from a short 3 day hike. LOC cabin and LS 8 campsite. We loved it and plan to hike at least a couple more time this summer @ fall.
How was the cabin? We are going back this July, and have a cabin booked on Lake Superior. I think it's Big Carp 6. We'll be out there for 4 nights but we didn't want to camp on lake superior with those stable flies again haha.
Out of curiosity, how long does it take to get to your first camping spot? If someone wanted to do a multiday camp could a big wheeled wagon be used to bring a bit more supplies? Love the video thank you for making it.
Unfortunately you cannot bring a wagon into the Garden of the Gods Wilderness. That first site is in one of the seven designated protected wilderness areas of the national forest and you cannot bring any kind of vehicle, motorized or non-motorized, into the wilderness areas. I would recommend backpacking your gear in. It's not a long hike, takes maybe 20 minutes to get there from the car. The whole Indian Point loop is only about 1.5 miles. Even if you were allowed to bring a wagon, it would be pretty difficult to get over ledges and fallen trees.
Brings back memories spent many days at Panther den back in the 70s when I was a student at SIU Carbondale, one of my favorite places in Shawnee national Forest
I've been up there many times. The one time we went in early June and experienced the flies and mosquitoes was enough to convince me to never go in spring again!
Lol yeah I've done it twice now in June. If our schedules cooperated we would've picked late September. Never again! Lol we're actually going back in late July, hopefully they won't be this bad. But I'm not super optimistic on that lol
I'VE BEEN TO CAVE IN ROCK STATE PARK TOO IT'S AWESOME BEAUTIFUL INTERESTING CAMEL ROCK GARDEN OF THE GOD'S CAVE IN ROCK STATE PARK ARE EDUCATIONAL I LOVE ❤ IT
I'VE BEEN TO CAMEL ROCK AND GARDEN OF THE GOD'S IT'S AWESOME
The cave you camp at near the river to river trail? Awesome spot you had
I had to delete my other comment, I misread and thought you asked if this was near a river haha. Yes, it is near the river to river trail! I believe the trail passes right alongside the parking lot for the Indian Point loop.
Yeah, I’ve dealt with the fly situation once at Pictured Rocks. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a bug net. Had to keep moving then setup the tent and crawl in and hide until evening. Those flies are no joke
Yeah they really are!! I'm going back here in July and we booked a cabin for the night on Lake Superior, just in case those flies are there again.
The Ozarks are at the tail end off the Appalachias with southern illinois hills between but its all the same range. The oldest mountains in the world.
I’m planning a trip there next month, out of curiosity, are the camping sites designated? Pay for camping? Doesn’t show a lot online. I appreciate any input. Thanks
I would love to see the inside of Lilly's cave. Your not that far from panther den
How many arrow heads did you find? Think of the Indian children playing hide and seek. On cold snowy days setting under those big rocks making arrow heads
Looks like a great trip minus the flies. They are the worst! What a sweet swimming hole near BC 7. My trip is already booked for this fall but I'll keep that one in mind for the future.
found some beautiful rattlesnakes on them trails..
Can't wait. Only 62 days now till I'm back there
Jealous! My schedule has been so crazy I doubt I'll get much time off this year for hiking unfortunately. Are you thru hiking the R2R?
@Escaping The City We will be hiking just part of it. I'm driving from Northern Wisconsin, it's kind of a long drive for me.
@@cgremoval nice! Where in Wisconsin? I usually get up to the Chippewa flowage once or twice a year to visit some friends and fish. I'm in Chicago so that's a 5 hour drive for me, and it's also a 5 hour drive to the Shawnee, so I'm doing the math here and you do have a long drive! Lol
Nice video! One of my favorite spots in the Shawnee, and usually not overly crowded.
Yeah there's usually people whenever I go but mainly day hikers, I don't often see campers there!
@@EscapingTheCity that's how we found your channel, we were just talking Sunday how cool it would be to camp there.
Looks great. What are the best campsites on the MRT for fly fishing access?
To be honest I'm not even sure which one this is. They are numbered but I don't remember anything other than this was towards the north end. Near the north and south ends of the trail I remember there being water access sites, and more towards the middle you get much higher elevation looking out over bluffs.
You should have kept following the water...you would have found a wonderful surprise
I’m really bummed only seeing 379 followers for you bro. This may have never intended to be much of a channel, but I literally turn your videos on for peace & ease to fall asleep. You’re a good guy. I live in Kentucky close to the Shawnee forest. 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Dude! Thanks man, that means a lot! Yeah this channel really morphed into just a means for my buddies and i to go back and relive the trips. It's always a riot when we get our whole hiking group together. But I'm glad you're enjoying them. Kentucky is cool, jealous that you're a bit closer to the shawnee than me. I still get down there a lot tho, that place is pretty wild.
I’ve sat on that round rocks in the beginning at GOG with a few diff chicks smoking weed lol
Great video, as always! Thanks for capturing the memories. Let's start planning the next one!
That's a nice trail with the river flowing beside it with some honey campsites! Looked like it was a lot of fun & lots of great views too!
What is a good backpacking itinerary for a weekend with total mileage around 12-13 miles? Was thinking “Backdoor Loop” but it’s not clear to me which trails have the iconic sites. Kinda looks like exploring Indian Point Trail is more of a 1 mile hike than a “trip”. I thought I might add it into our itinerary as a must do.
Thinking mid September
Hey man, check out this link. There are a few hikes outlined on this page. If you download the Avenza app you can buy these maps and get the GPS coordinates offline while you're on the trail. www.rivertorivertrail.net/home/other-snf-info/shawnee-nf-multi-day-hikes/
thanks for captions
re-do on sunny day...disappointing
Check out my other videos, I've been back a few times since this, all on sunny days! Lots to explore around the Shawnee.
rocks are slippery when wet..be careful
Did you bring a bear bag or bear container with you? I understand there isn’t bears in this area. But other animals, just curious.
I just keep my food in a dry bag, no need to worry about bears around here. Raccoons and mice on the other hand can get into your food tho. I usually hang my food bag in the trees just to keep it away from the little critters, because they will chew their way into your food.
I'm from KY. I'm a red river guy. But I want to visit shawnee. Is it OK to camp in Rock shelter? Can you dispersed camp anywhere? Or just in the spots located on the gov website
Oopps.. just seen you done Panther den already
I live near the Shawnee National Forest and have hammock camped at some awesome places here.. I highly recommend Panther Den for a camp out and some jaw dropping scenes to camp in and near
Man, going to try to pull off the same kind of trip over there. With the fishing….can’t wait!
Make sure you go during the week, the weekend gets really busy. This was a Thursday-Saturday trip and we saw some decent numbers of people.
I have this tent and love it. There is plenty of room inside. I’m 6’1”. My only complaint is that the door is a little small.
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Hmmm , empty wagons makes more noise . Testing outdoor gear inside ahahahahah
Thanks so much for your video. Love the hammock but it was confusing to me how you could go lite without carrying a lot of gear and keeping your butt warm. You have saved my back!
Thanks for watching it! One thing I wish I could add to this video is to say try and find a rectangular underquilt instead of these tapered ones. They work to an extent but really not very adjustable (as you clearly saw in the video) which really makes them fair weather underquilts at best.
I'm taking the dog. Garden of the Gods didn't look like a good place for dogs. Any suggestions?
I think it's a great place for dogs. As long as it's on a leash. You probably won't be able to go climbing around like I was but there are a lot of trails and I usually see dogs there whenever I visit (this video was a few years ago and I've visited many times since).
Some rock scramblers.....cool
Wait, just watched this again. You started with a huge group, but the video finished with only 4 of you??
Okay. We hiked there today--the observation tower down to the River Ridge Pack Trail, all the way to the East Camp (that's a hell of a long hill up to the Camp Sites!), then down the trail to the sign post for the cemetery. You did it in the Fall when maybe leaves covered the trail to the cemetery, as there is a clear trail, marked with yellow markers on the trees, very easy to see. But, the trail goes up a ridge of round pebble rocks for about 50 yards that is at least a 60 degree incline! Scary as Hell even with digging in with trekking poles. And once we high-5'd our survival for making it back down without dying, we swore we would NEVER do THAT again! The cemetery was pretty overgrown, and not as easy to see as in your video. Needs lots of care. Very old graves. But, hey....at 65 and 62 yrs old, we did it!
Wow, congrats!! That's pretty great that you found it. We walked out to the main road from east camp and walked about a quarter mile up the road to the entrance to the cemetery, a bit easier than the route you took. So I'm glad you found the alternate route! This park is a good place to get a workout. I usually backpack the loop once or twice a year, it's nice to have a trail like this in Illinois.
What kind of walking stick was that? I couldn't understand what you said.
It was just a collapsible trekking pole made by mountain warehouse. I don't even use it for hiking anymore lol, i actually use it for wading in rivers when i go fishing
@@EscapingTheCity it seems the older I get, the more I need something to help get over rocks and such. Thanks for responding 🙂
@@christyj24 if you're looking for a decent set of trekking poles that won't break the bank, look at the Foxelli brand on amazon. I was gifted a set and I've used them on every trip over the last 3 years. If they ever broke or got lost I'd buy another pair immediately, they are game changers for me especially when going up and down hills, over rocks and logs, etc.
@@EscapingTheCity oooo, thanks!!!