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Nope and I’m not saying where it was lol

Believe I was using the iPhone 13 Pro at the time, I use a 15 pro now. I don’t mess with any settings just put it on 4k 60fps and let it rip

I don’t know man I think I’ll stick with bacon. Appreciate it though.

My first ever trip to the ANF was in October, I did the Morrison trail. When I went by the boat-in sites there was only one person there that was kayak camping. My buddy had previously done Tracy Ridge in the winter and said he loved it so I figured why not. I found out that area is MUCH different in the summer months and I won't be returning to a boat-in site ever again lol

We unfortunately can’t do that because Sara is deathly allergic to peanuts lol

Will do

Thanks!

Negative, never used one.

My best advice is to just go. Dolly Sods is super dry right now so you don’t have to deal with the muddy bogs. Weather is very temperate, you can pack 3 season gear and be perfectly fine. DS offers a ton of loop options with the longest ones only being 22-25 miles. It’s pretty easy to plan an overnighter there or a chill 3-day trip. Don’t wait, just go!

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking I'll have to try to plan a short loop. Hopefully tropical depression Debby doesn't wreck to much havoc. Maybe later this month would be good. I do have cold weather gear except for the tent.

Thanks for the input Bryon

That is correct

I’ve never used one, but Sara likes it and that’s what matters lol

Glad you found a good pack 😬

End of March

@@toddossman201 It was nice meeting you on trail, make sure you hit Lions Head next time!

It really is!

Thanks for watching!

I have no idea. I’d recommend contacting HG as they make both products and would be able to give you an answer.

I’ll probably thru hike LHHT at some point, but it’s not high up on my list when it comes to using 3-4 days off work unfortunately lol.

Yeah the area looks well used, I assume there will probably be mice, raccoons etc

How much of an angle do you like to sleep on? lol. I don’t know that it’s 100% flat in a given spot, but there were some areas where it would be “good enough” for most people I’d say. There were spots you can tell people had placed tents before there. I’ll go watch the footage again and double check for you.

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking haha. I guess I prefer very little angle. I'll try to watch it again and look more closely, but I know that cameras tend to lie. 😄. Appreciate it👍

@@BryceNewbold Going back and looking again, the eastern side of the campfire looks pretty flat. I doubt it’s perfect, but probably good enough that your whole body won’t end up in the foot box 🤷🏻‍♂️ Don’t mind the lack of trees, I’m sure it never gets windy up there 😬

It was a once in a lifetime experience, I’m really glad I went. I’ll just go ahead and trust you on the astronomy aspect because I have no clue 😂

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking one solar eclipse per location per lifetime, but I wish you many more in a long life :) Venus was the brightest star at 19:40

Thanks for watching!

Glad the video help. A lot of companies are running sales for July 4th, might be a good time to look. Thanks for watching!

Check out the other WV videos on the channel as well. You can’t go wrong with Spruce Knob, Roaring Plains or Dolly Sods!

That’s why I prefer the backcountry sites, not a big fan of campgrounds lol

If you plan on camping deep into winter, probably not. I have found the 20F quilts take me down to right around 20F comfort. That’s usually with a base layer and a light mid layer on. I’m also a very hot sleeper. If you wanted to hang in the coldest parts of winter I’d recommend a 0F for that and/or put down a thin pad in the hammock.

The GPX file is linked in the description box. Download it and open it with whatever GPS app you use. Gaia would probably have the most compatibility. I marked a ton of campsites on there. And just for you, I changed the waypoint for the one you’re asking about to yellow lol.

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking You're the best - Thanks!!!

Negligent weight and pack cover ALL leak. Mainly because they all have a giant hole in them; the part that wraps around the pack.

I have my own dehydrator. I’ve made somewhere around 20 meals or so with it. My main issue is time, I work three jobs and to be honest, I never really prioritize making my own meals. I also prefer the convenience of freeze dried meals, they use less water, rehydrate faster and apparently everyone who makes them is a better chef than me because they taste better lol. My experience with pack covers are that they don’t keep your pack dry. There’s a giant hole in it, if you’re in sustained rains for a period of time, the pack is getting wet and so is your back. Most UL fabrics like DCF and Ultra don’t retain water, so the pack weight doesn’t change much if it’s rained on. Only spots like the straps and hip belt will retain moisture for an extended period of time.

Also DCF and Ultra don’t retain water so it’s not a huge deal. If you’re using traditional pack material, I could see trying to keep water off it so your 4 lbs pack doesn’t turn into a 10 lbs pack. With the UL materials that point is kinda moot. Like you said, in sustained rain that pack cover isn’t keeping your pack dry either way lol

It’s a federal wilderness, you can camp wherever you want as long as you follow the minimum guidelines they have in place such as distance from the trail, water etc. With that being said, using an existing camp is easier. They have catalogued 350 existing sites at Dolly Sods, so I guess there’s no point in further disturbing the landscape when there has already been plenty of that. The main issue with Dolly Sods are the sheer amounts of people. I planned on camping at Red Creek, I bet there’s 20+ sites there. I also bet they were all full, because all the ones I could see from the trail were taken when I hiked out in the AM

Definitely worth the drive!

She was nice enough to absorb 90% of the bites for me.

Yessir, thanks for tuning in.

3/4 cup overnight oats, powdered milk packet, freeze dried strawberries packet, one packet of yogurt covered raisins, 1 oz pumpkin seeds - if you have room you can throw in a scoop of vanilla protein powder or something. If you do that you’d probably have to lower the volume of something else to fit more water.

Good looking out, how was the trip?

@Bacon_N_Backpacking very easy, very flat, about 400' over 5 miles. Tons of water and tent sites. Numerous shallow swim holes. Family and work has kept me out of the woods for a long time so I picked this easy trail to get back into it. Enjoyable. Yours is another great video.

@@GarryCollins-ec8yo That’s the same Seneca Creek trail that’s right below Spruce Knob, right? If so, that’s a beautiful stretch of trail.

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking just west of the Spruce Knob turn off.

My favorite place to go within reasonable driving distance for sure.

To be honest, I think a poncho is the way to go. I just hate how loose and baggy they are and how much they flap around in high wind. I do think they give you the least chance to get wet though. Even high end rain jackets end up wetting out around areas where the fabric is pulled tight, such as pack straps, hip belt etc. If you don’t get wet from rain, you’ll get wet from sweat. At least ponchos are well ventilated. If we were all smart that’s probably what we’d all use 😂

It was good hiking with you dude. Hope you enjoyed the trip, there’s plenty of other gems in WV too.

Absolutely dude. Your channels given me some inspiration to get out there more

@@tomplazek8558 Glad to hear, take it easy bro

I parked at McAfee trailhead 😬

lol you probably did, I was on that trail yesterday

I know nothing about oil equipment, so, maybe? Lol

I’ve been using shock cord on the doors in the way you mention for about a year now. It’s definitely better overall, but I never had any wind issues with the previous method. I also dry my clothes in my quilt, unless they’re totally soaked.

Yeah I knew it would likely be an issue, hence the head nets lol. I planned on doing this trip the week prior and it didn’t work out so I was going hell or high water lol.

@@Bacon_N_Backpacking Ha! Sometimes ya just have to go for it... It looked like a pretty cool place despite the bugs.

@@afeist82 Yeah, I still liked the trip. If I go back it will only be during shoulder season though lol

I have a lot to unpack here. I loved the Lone Peak 6’s, but ever since Altra was bought out most people agree their quality has gone way down. I’m also surprised you got so many miles, most people wear them out in 3-500 miles. I decided to switch away from zero drops, I’m just too big and heavy and on inclines my body appreciates a slight heel. The Topo’s are 4mm drop. I was going to try out the new Altras that aren’t zero drop, but when I put them on at the store the toe box was much more narrow and the TOP of my toes were rubbing the inside of the shoe just walking around the store. The store didn’t have any Speedgoats so I went with the Topos. My feet hurt after Grand Island, but I don’t think that’s an issue with the shoe, but rather my lack of mileage so far this year. Putting in a 17 mile day the first day in those shoes, I can’t say I’m surprised. I’m doing another longer mileage day coming up soon which will give me a better opinion on them.

I plan on going back to the UP. Pictured Rocks is on my radar, as well as Isle Royale and Nordhouse Dunes. I’ll be going during cooler weather in my future endeavors though lol

Somehow, I’ve never seen a bear lol. Almost all of my hiker friends have and they have way less miles than I do. Maybe I just make a lot of noise lol. When it comes to dogs, you’ll have to look up the regulations where you’re going. It’s different everywhere.

Thanks for watching!

I knew it had the potential to be a problem, but I just spontaneously planned the trip and I was dead set on it lol. If I return, it will be during a shoulder season for sure.

My man 👊