Loved the video! It was amazing to meet you after watching your videos all these years. They have inspired me so much! I'm hoping to earn a trail name soon. That was my brother in law Travis with me. He is the one who introduced me to your videos. Keep enjoying the adventure!
Great video, Frozen. I truly l loved it. Yeah, I like that idea... just pick a date and go. I had to cancel my Thru-hike of the A.T. this year, March 1st. So I set another date. March 1st, 2030 - praying is as warm as this year has been. Nobo all the way. May even do a YoYo
Came across "Frozen" from an interview you did with Outdoor Vitals recently - I have enjoyed watching this video immensely. There is something so relatable about the way you vlog and film. It's been refreshing to watch something not 'over produced' but still done well. Thank you!
Great hike Frozen!! I love that you described that shack as “decrepit”. I use that same description for broken down things. Nobody else I know says that so it was funny. I will have to check out that area. Looks like fun!!
I’m very happy to say I now support you on your patreon as a gear head! I started to watch you from your AT hike and that series really made me get out and hike more. You’re committed and determined on every video. Gear knowledge is on point as well. I’m glad to help support a fellow PA hiker.
25” is really the way to go if you are a side sleeper, regardless of build. As far as your hands, I cuddle something, clothes bag, puffy, xtra pillow, etc. keeps your spine from contorting.
You could do what I did starting out going to yard sales and flea markets my first setup was right around $80 it was heavy 38 pounds. Now I have a $600 setup that’s much better and weighs 14 pounds. Just slowly upgraded everything.
I have a tall wide pad and I put my hands in my coat pockets. I sleep on my back to start and that helps then go to my side. A pillow between the knees helps too. I had rods put in my back so it is not flexible so I hear you on the back sleeping concern. Great vids. Can’t wait to get on the trails myself
Love that water flow & your Good Night music. I do recommend the Oil Creek Titusville RR ride. : ) Bummer the Petroleum Center Bridge, that truss across the Creek, be closed. Supposedly, a contract for refurbishment is in. . .2026! Ooof!
Great video Frozen, living out of a hotel right now due to an apartment fire. Watching this video right now is keeping me pumped for a hike on the NCT in June from upper end of Minister Creek to Kellettville. Hopefully 3 months of training after a lifetime of smoking will make it easier!
I lost it when you tried to use the force. Use the force bro. Use the force.. Love the Oil Creek videos. My fav is the one with Bryce and Meerkat. Thanks for sharing.
Pretty awesome that you got the whole loop in. I'm also mainly a hammock camper but when I go to ground here is what I do as a side sleeper. I usually have one tucked in by my chest with the other between my knees or thighs. It seems like an odd way but I've found that this also relieves pressure on my knees while side sleeping in a tent helping with comfort and how my body feels the next day. Sorry this is a long one hope it helps. I've only done this one once and it really is a nice state park. I'm hoping to revisit the Gerard Trail again soon.
Last summer I did a bikepacking trip from Buffalo NY to Pittsburgh which took us through Oil Creek State Park. We saw trout and some very cool snakes sunbathing on a rock in the creek. It was terrific…except for the bridge being out. We had to walk up and over the mountain on Petroleum Center Rd to 227. It was brutal pushing bikes plus 40 lbs of gear and food. I thought of you as we rode through, though, wondering where you hiked.
Hi Frozen. I just paused the video to respond to your sleeping issues. I used to have similar problems sleeping on a sleeping pad. I did three things that made a big difference. First, I purchased a 30" wide pad and that solved the arm issue. The second thing was to get a thicker pad (about 3" thick). Due to the deep arch in my back, I put a pillow under my knees while laying on my back. (A pillow can be formed from clothes stuffed into a sack.) I hope this helps.
I remember that Gerard trail being pretty wet last time I visited. Had to cut off the (southern?) end of the loop due to standing water which shortened it to 27 miles, but still had a blast, and hope to return for an overnight sometime. Nice video, and glad you had a good time out there!
4:40 Dude, I love to hear you mention taking "my family" somewhere. I have been following you for several years now, it is awesome to see that transition in your life.
awesome time in the woods as usual... looks cold but that helps keep the crowds away/ funny looks like you were pretty much alone the whole time but the few you run into know who you are, got to love it. i like what you said about expensive gear etc... we only backpack once or twice a year, but for many years so there is the "long run" factor. we have to make tough choices regarding how much to spend vs carrying more weight/ excellent trip thanks for taking us with you
Regarding sleeping on your back. If you place a pillow under your knees, it takes the strain off your back. Try it at home first to see if it helps you. Good luck.
Great video! I'm from Erie and my kids always had field trips to Drake's Well and ride the train. It's a blast, your family will love it. We usually spot an Eagle. Haven't hiked Oil Creek yet, but it's on our list
Good evening Glad to see you're still out and about Awesome video as usual And yes my good man you lost that battle and keeping your feet dry as possible
I'm a side sleeper and sleep the same way you do at home. The easiest way I can explain how I sleep on a pad or anywhere that doesn't have my home pillow is this. I keep my arm bent except instead of going under my head I put it right in front of me. Tuck my hand into my shirt collar. Adjust elbow until it's comfy. Hand in shirt keeps arm from flopping everywhere and I don't wake up to my arm being asleep. My other hand either goes into a pocket on pants or just lays across my body toward my sleeping pad. That has been what's worked best for me. In case of no shirt to tuck hand into, I simply prop that hand up under my chin. It seems to hold it there fairly well. You can try this at home in your own bed. If you find it works for you then keep doing it so it becomes natural on trail. Some have told me you should put your arm straight out to the side. I've tried and that is definitely not working for me. Good luck in however you figure out what works best for you. Oh, in some instances, I've tucked both hands in the shirt. More or less picture yourself in a coffin then flip to your side. That only works for me when my upper arm just can't get comfy any other way.
When I go I've only stayed in the shelters. I hung out up there with a few other guys that were staying in the tent site and they were definitely complaining about the lack of flat spots. I'll be going there in the near future. I'm in Columbus Ohio, but a buddy of mine livers in Edenborough just an hour north of Oil Creek. So after watching your vids I go there a lot.
The first time I tried setting up my new tent was in a pretty stiff wind. Getting the thin plastic ground cloth to stay in place was a real challenge!! I put a small piece of tenacious tape on each corner and burned a hole thru it with a hot nail. Now I can put pin the corners down with my tent pegs, lay the tent on it, and then transfer the pegs to the tent corners. Works great!
I quickly learned this trip to put some rocks on the edges lol. If it's not wet where I'm setting up I'm going to set the tent up first and slide the ground sheet under.
Good to see u out having fun…try working feet or Bag Balm…I suffer from dry cracked feet…I am bare foot for 3 season and hike and bike barefoot these 2 products are amazing…happy hiking 😎
I’d say you’re a good firestarter👍 Great video! I’m a side sleeper and do the same thing, Get cold with my arm out of the bag at times. I find tucking my arms between my knees helps. soy ds weird , but it works. Also wider pad too.
I have knee issues too. I've realized a lot of it comes from the hips. Incorporating hip strengthening and opening the hips in stretching can help a lot. I hope that helps
@@FrozensAdventures valid point. I probably have the same thing going on. Ben Patrick is the "knees over toes guy" and I think he talks alot about ankle mobilty connecting to knee ability. Worth a look-see.
Going to ground is no fun after hammocking. The 25 inch wide Nemo tensor helps but training youre self to sleep on your back will also help. A great pillow like the Nemo Fillo was a game changer for me. I’m about your height and the large pillow will let you sleep on your side but keep your head level. Welcome back to the ground lol. Dream of the hammock
I'm leaving April 11th for my AT nobo and I'm so excited. I'm readying gear as we speak. I'm cutting my tent footprint and then rolling it all up into it's sack. It feels surreal still. I'm going through everything so I can be ready to place that last minute gear order and finding homes for gear in my pack. Finding the best ways to pack my pack. I settled on the ULA Catalyst for it's storage capacity, durability, and comfortable carry of larger potential loads. It's not an ultra lightweight pack, but it's not the heaviest either.
I only fill my pad up to where if im laying on my side my hips are just off the ground. Used to fill it up all the way and was too stiff, would make my arms fall asleep, the softer the better in my opinion.
Try Badger Balm for your feet. They have several types of balm to pick from and one that is specifically for feet. My husband and I use it and have good luck with it. Love your videos!
I have the same problem with the sleeping pad. Need a solution that is super light, warm, comfortable, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I will be reading your comments for suggestions.
Check out bag balm for cracked skin! Heard about it first from my vet to help with my dog’s dry nose and feet pads. It’s derived from sheep fat, but it’s fantastic for dry skin. You only need a tiny amount so I just carry a tiny litesmith hinge-top container of it and that lasts a long time.
I’m a little disappointed in myself for not getting the gumption to come up and say hello. But I think you illustrated pretty well why I didn’t. That damp cold just goes right through me. Let me know next time you’re in the neighborhood.
We're moving into an El Nino pattern after a three year El Nina; and it's likely we'll stay in the El Nino pattern for a bit from what I understand. That means more moisture from the Pacific. Might start practicing with that ice axe haha. Great hike as usual!
I've been sleeping on a 20" Thermarest every night for a couple years. I'm 6 ft and 165 lbs. While I can't say the recommendations for a 25" pad aren't good, there are many ingredients making up a good sleep that can be discovered even on the smaller pad. Breathing correctly is something we can easily take for granted, but my adaptation to a slightly deviated septum plus a bit of belly fat was to transition into mouth breathing mode, especially when exercising. You can't overstate how far-reaching the consequences of that are. Everything from blood chemistry to habitual postures and stress levels -- all long-term ingredients involved in overall health and fitness. Having largely trained myself back into nose-breathing 24/7, my sleeping and waking postures are instinctively readjusted to accommodate good throat and neck alignment. That influences how I try to set up the sleeping pad and pillow arrangement. For me what seems to work best is to place a few inches of the head end of the pad on something fairly firm, and then my pillow atop the pad. The cervical spine stays in a sweet zone so that unconscious mouth-breathing is not invited. Long practice of these habits rehabilitates physical and neurological capabilities that have perhaps become debilitated over time. As others have mentioned, a pillow between the knees can help with lower spine alignment on a narrowed pad. Happy trails, and restful sleep!
You crushed it! I assume you have a 20” pad? You should definitely try a 25”. Those extra inches may really make the difference for your arms. Also, I got the Nemo Fillo Elite Pillow the end of last year and the comfort is pretty good for the weight. Hope you figure out your sleep situation.
That was some good miles in 2 days. I still can't imagine how Jason Wish crushes out the miles like he does. I did a 20 mile loop with him in one day two years ago in about 7 hours and he's fast. He could have done it way faster without us tagging along.
Hey man, I just found your channel recently and they’ve inspired me to try some overnight backpacking this year. I’m from Hookstown and I run on the trails at Raccoon weekly, hope I run into you sometime!
Try using a travel pillow or something similar in instead of an air pillow..I don't sleep good with air pillows. Yeah normal type of pillow is bulky but it's worth it for me. Though I still get weird ass dreams when backpacking. Nothing like waking up screaming "aaaaaah" because of little bronze men in your dream. Wonder what the other campers thought of my screaming 😂😂😂 makes me laugh every time I think of it.
Ya, when I try going back to tent camping, I am reminded why I hammock camp. So much more comfortable. Why not hammock camp the PCT? You could use the Trekking Treez hammock support poles (doubles as treking poles) for areas with lack of trees. Ya it's heavier, but sleep is worth it.
I don't want to limit myself on the PCT. I want to be able to set up next to a lake, or on top of a mountain this time. I always want to become experienced with a tent. Gotta try new things =P
@@FrozensAdventures Ya tweaking your ground sleeping comfort/set-up can be a fun challenge. People have hammock camped on top of treeless mountains using Trekking Treez Hammock support poles. The poles are something like 12oz each and double as trekking poles. Not as convenient as a tent in those areas, that's forsure!
Hey Frozen, Glad to hear you're training is going well. Does that trail have any reasonable elevation? I'm always on the look out for good hills! Coming from Michigan its not the easiest to find! LOL -Water
For ground sleeping, if your quilt has pad straps and it’s a cold enough night to use the straps, the strapped in edges of your quilt can keep your arms in place. If your quilt doesn’t have straps you can tuck the edges of the quilt in under your body, then you kind of have a mummy bag like feel where your arms can’t fall off the pad because the quilt prevents it and they won’t fall asleep cuz they’re not under you. Beyond that, I know it’s been said and you mentioned not being interested in it, but the 25 inch tapered pads really do make a world of difference. I sleep as well outside now as I do in my bed. Some companies make short-wide versions, others make women’s wide pads. Both would be good for a smaller person who struggles sleeping on a standard width pad. Worth trying for a night or at least in a store and seeing if it helps
I'm expecting with inflation $1,500 a month and that includes any kind of gear failures fixes patches etc resupplies hostile stays extended stay for bad weather etc. However my main source of expenses are going to be at home with my family. I am The breadwinner of the family and have set aside the amount of money I need for 6 months on trail without a drop in funds from paychecks if that makes sense. For the most part the money generated by RUclips videos will pay for the through hike
Hey Frozen! Hope you are well! How do you like your lock-laces? I just ordered a few pairs today to try them out for my upcoming LHHT thru-hike. Do you like the Nemo Tensor insulated? Best of luck through your conditioning for PCT!
This is my home town. Grandparents land backed up ro the state park. What was my grandparents property is now part of the state park. If you do bring your family, check out drake we'll museum for some great history
Yes yes yes. Not the next trip video but the following will be a hammock trip. I'm still gaining experience with tents and pads for my upcoming thru hike. I want to make sure I iron out all my sleeping issues.
Frozen, I see you hiked the Gerard hiking trail. I see the bridge is out to cross over on the one end. How did you get across to do the thru-hike? I am wondering if the bridge is fully out it’s possible to cross thru oil creek stream? Hopefully you can add some insight Thanks.
Let me know if their is a video discussing cost of hiking the PCT over a 5-6 month period. As you mentioned saving up for the PCT hike, what is the total amount recommend. Thanks in advance
@@FrozensAdventures I figured :) I ran into this hard as a backpacker who hauls a CPAP machine; last year I camped in 14°F weather, and my battery only lasted like 3 hours instead of the normal 16! If I do that again I'll keep the battery under my quilt with me. On the sleep stuff, I found going from a 20" to a 25" pad to be a total game changer in sleep quality. I'm also a HUGE fan of the STS pillow lock system (basically velcro patches that keep your pillow from flying away in the night).
@@strydah97 Thanks. Haven't heard of this company but looking at them now. UPDATE: Melanzana - This company is useless . No online purchasing but MUST walk into their store to buy. With this and looking at the pics on their website - I guess they're another hippie-type store.
@@FrozensAdventures That hoody actually seems like it would do me well. I'm actually going to call them just to see if they would make an exception. But thanks for the info, I'll check them out. UPDATE: I called Melanzana and spoke to someone. Very nice and they explained their vision, etc... but said they make no exception for mailing one out. Anyone here from near this store in Colorado??? (lol)
I'm using a Sony zv-e10. I was looking into the osmo action 3 but it doesn't handle well in dark lighting and no depth of field. Pocket 3 is rumored for April which I may be looking into based on the leaked rumored specs.
Never used Hokas but they are more than likely on par with the Altra Olympus which I wore on my AT thru hike. I rolled my ankle quit a but due to the stack height. Never tried the Cascadia's. but have heard good things. Shoes are hard to recommend.
@@FrozensAdventures Thanks for the response. Just checked the website. Apparently its in store sales only. They sure don’t make it easy to buy their stuff do they? Lol
Loved the video! It was amazing to meet you after watching your videos all these years. They have inspired me so much! I'm hoping to earn a trail name soon. That was my brother in law Travis with me. He is the one who introduced me to your videos. Keep enjoying the adventure!
Thanks again man. Always a pleasure meeting friends!
Great video, Frozen. I truly l loved it. Yeah, I like that idea... just pick a date and go. I had to cancel my Thru-hike of the A.T. this year, March 1st. So I set another date. March 1st, 2030 - praying is as warm as this year has been. Nobo all the way. May even do a YoYo
Great video Frozen, you have a way of making your followers fill like family while watching. 😊
Thank you 🤗
Came across "Frozen" from an interview you did with Outdoor Vitals recently - I have enjoyed watching this video immensely. There is something so relatable about the way you vlog and film. It's been refreshing to watch something not 'over produced' but still done well. Thank you!
Hiked all over and this is my favorite place to hike. Me for nostalgia purposes. I did the entire loop in a day was fun. Glad to see this stuff.
Hi Jason happy for you to complete that trail, It's always a nice feeling to reach new goals. Take care.
Great hike Frozen!! I love that you described that shack as “decrepit”. I use that same description for broken down things. Nobody else I know says that so it was funny. I will have to check out that area. Looks like fun!!
Dilapidated is another fun word too =P
Nice to see you on the trail. Glad your physical conditioning is working out for you. Your videos are always a joy!
Thanks so much!
I’m very happy to say I now support you on your patreon as a gear head! I started to watch you from your AT hike and that series really made me get out and hike more. You’re committed and determined on every video. Gear knowledge is on point as well. I’m glad to help support a fellow PA hiker.
Nice to see you so cheerful!😊
25” pad!!! Try it, you will never go back to 20”.
Truth!
I'll never go back to a 20" sleeping pad.
25 worth the weight especially over nighters
25” is really the way to go if you are a side sleeper, regardless of build. As far as your hands, I cuddle something, clothes bag, puffy, xtra pillow, etc. keeps your spine from contorting.
You could do what I did starting out going to yard sales and flea markets my first setup was right around $80 it was heavy 38 pounds. Now I have a $600 setup that’s much better and weighs 14 pounds. Just slowly upgraded everything.
Awesome video! I’ve taken my family on the “OC&T Railroad” train ride from Titusville. It’s gorgeous in the Fall!
I have a tall wide pad and I put my hands in my coat pockets. I sleep on my back to start and that helps then go to my side. A pillow between the knees helps too. I had rods put in my back so it is not flexible so I hear you on the back sleeping concern. Great vids. Can’t wait to get on the trails myself
Love that water flow & your Good Night music. I do recommend the Oil Creek Titusville RR ride. : )
Bummer the Petroleum Center Bridge, that truss across the Creek, be closed.
Supposedly, a contract for refurbishment is in. . .2026! Ooof!
Really enjoyed this one! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Frozen, living out of a hotel right now due to an apartment fire. Watching this video right now is keeping me pumped for a hike on the NCT in June from upper end of Minister Creek to Kellettville. Hopefully 3 months of training after a lifetime of smoking will make it easier!
I lost it when you tried to use the force. Use the force bro. Use the force.. Love the Oil Creek videos. My fav is the one with Bryce and Meerkat. Thanks for sharing.
😂 Yea those guys are awesome to hike with.
Sup man? Definitely carry a few extra ounces and get a wider pad. Definitely helped me a ton sleeping on my side. I don't feel like I'm falling off.
Nice to see a tour of the park! Great work on your conditioning!
Nice video. Looking forward to new adventures...PCT
Dude you have leveled up your videos incredibly. Looking forward to pct videos!
Thanks Andy
good to see you enjoying your self
As usual, good video. Will be watching you thry the PCT for sure. Living the dream.
Fingers crossed!
Nice hike, enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.
Pretty awesome that you got the whole loop in. I'm also mainly a hammock camper but when I go to ground here is what I do as a side sleeper. I usually have one tucked in by my chest with the other between my knees or thighs. It seems like an odd way but I've found that this also relieves pressure on my knees while side sleeping in a tent helping with comfort and how my body feels the next day. Sorry this is a long one hope it helps. I've only done this one once and it really is a nice state park. I'm hoping to revisit the Gerard Trail again soon.
Hearing those old steam trains get ready while your hiking is a pretty cool experience
Great video Frozen. Good content and quality. Thank you for sharing. As always please stay safe and enjoy.
Last summer I did a bikepacking trip from Buffalo NY to Pittsburgh which took us through Oil Creek State Park. We saw trout and some very cool snakes sunbathing on a rock in the creek. It was terrific…except for the bridge being out. We had to walk up and over the mountain on Petroleum Center Rd to 227. It was brutal pushing bikes plus 40 lbs of gear and food. I thought of you as we rode through, though, wondering where you hiked.
Hello Frozen. Good to see you back on the trail
Felt good to BE back on trail man
Hi Frozen. I just paused the video to respond to your sleeping issues. I used to have similar problems sleeping on a sleeping pad. I did three things that made a big difference. First, I purchased a 30" wide pad and that solved the arm issue. The second thing was to get a thicker pad (about 3" thick). Due to the deep arch in my back, I put a pillow under my knees while laying on my back. (A pillow can be formed from clothes stuffed into a sack.) I hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing!!
Also also, 36 miles in two days this early in the season is a big deal! Well done!
Thanks Jason 👊always great to hear from you, stay safe and take care my friend 🙏🙂
I remember that Gerard trail being pretty wet last time I visited. Had to cut off the (southern?) end of the loop due to standing water which shortened it to 27 miles, but still had a blast, and hope to return for an overnight sometime. Nice video, and glad you had a good time out there!
Wow, shots ate amazing here. Lovely work!
4:40 Dude, I love to hear you mention taking "my family" somewhere. I have been following you for several years now, it is awesome to see that transition in your life.
It's really awesome man.
That tent spot at Wolfkiel drives me nuts. You're absolutely right, most of it is on an angle and there is flat ground everywhere there. Arghhh!
awesome time in the woods as usual... looks cold but that helps keep the crowds away/ funny looks like you were pretty much alone the whole time but the few you run into know who you are, got to love it. i like what you said about expensive gear etc... we only backpack once or twice a year, but for many years so there is the "long run" factor. we have to make tough choices regarding how much to spend vs carrying more weight/ excellent trip thanks for taking us with you
Regarding sleeping on your back. If you place a pillow under your knees, it takes the strain off your back. Try it at home first to see if it helps you. Good luck.
Very nice. Great to see you out there. I like how you do trip videos.
Great video! I'm from Erie and my kids always had field trips to Drake's Well and ride the train. It's a blast, your family will love it. We usually spot an Eagle. Haven't hiked Oil Creek yet, but it's on our list
Good evening
Glad to see you're still out and about
Awesome video as usual
And yes my good man you lost that battle and keeping your feet dry as possible
I'm a side sleeper and sleep the same way you do at home. The easiest way I can explain how I sleep on a pad or anywhere that doesn't have my home pillow is this. I keep my arm bent except instead of going under my head I put it right in front of me. Tuck my hand into my shirt collar. Adjust elbow until it's comfy. Hand in shirt keeps arm from flopping everywhere and I don't wake up to my arm being asleep. My other hand either goes into a pocket on pants or just lays across my body toward my sleeping pad. That has been what's worked best for me. In case of no shirt to tuck hand into, I simply prop that hand up under my chin. It seems to hold it there fairly well. You can try this at home in your own bed. If you find it works for you then keep doing it so it becomes natural on trail. Some have told me you should put your arm straight out to the side. I've tried and that is definitely not working for me. Good luck in however you figure out what works best for you. Oh, in some instances, I've tucked both hands in the shirt. More or less picture yourself in a coffin then flip to your side. That only works for me when my upper arm just can't get comfy any other way.
When I go I've only stayed in the shelters. I hung out up there with a few other guys that were staying in the tent site and they were definitely complaining about the lack of flat spots. I'll be going there in the near future. I'm in Columbus Ohio, but a buddy of mine livers in Edenborough just an hour north of Oil Creek. So after watching your vids I go there a lot.
The first time I tried setting up my new tent was in a pretty stiff wind. Getting the thin plastic ground cloth to stay in place was a real challenge!! I put a small piece of tenacious tape on each corner and burned a hole thru it with a hot nail. Now I can put pin the corners down with my tent pegs, lay the tent on it, and then transfer the pegs to the tent corners. Works great!
I quickly learned this trip to put some rocks on the edges lol. If it's not wet where I'm setting up I'm going to set the tent up first and slide the ground sheet under.
Good to see u out having fun…try working feet or Bag Balm…I suffer from dry cracked feet…I am bare foot for 3 season and hike and bike barefoot these 2 products are amazing…happy hiking 😎
I’d say you’re a good firestarter👍 Great video! I’m a side sleeper and do the same thing, Get cold with my arm out of the bag at times. I find tucking my arms between my knees helps. soy ds weird , but it works. Also wider pad too.
I have knee issues too. I've realized a lot of it comes from the hips. Incorporating hip strengthening and opening the hips in stretching can help a lot. I hope that helps
I also find for me that it's my achilles/ankle areas that work as well.
@@FrozensAdventures valid point. I probably have the same thing going on. Ben Patrick is the "knees over toes guy" and I think he talks alot about ankle mobilty connecting to knee ability. Worth a look-see.
Going to ground is no fun after hammocking. The 25 inch wide Nemo tensor helps but training youre self to sleep on your back will also help. A great pillow like the Nemo Fillo was a game changer for me. I’m about your height and the large pillow will let you sleep on your side but keep your head level. Welcome back to the ground lol. Dream of the hammock
Nice video Frozen. Like you Montbell jacket they make good ones. Hope all is well with you and the family
Hiya Greg, yea this montbell is nice and warm!
I'm leaving April 11th for my AT nobo and I'm so excited. I'm readying gear as we speak. I'm cutting my tent footprint and then rolling it all up into it's sack. It feels surreal still. I'm going through everything so I can be ready to place that last minute gear order and finding homes for gear in my pack. Finding the best ways to pack my pack. I settled on the ULA Catalyst for it's storage capacity, durability, and comfortable carry of larger potential loads. It's not an ultra lightweight pack, but it's not the heaviest either.
Oh man nice! Enjoy!
I love this park too you’re in my neck of the woods
I only fill my pad up to where if im laying on my side my hips are just off the ground. Used to fill it up all the way and was too stiff, would make my arms fall asleep, the softer the better in my opinion.
Grab a strip of memory foam to use then roll up when hiking. Really liked the video man! Great fire!
Try Badger Balm for your feet. They have several types of balm to pick from and one that is specifically for feet. My husband and I use it and have good luck with it. Love your videos!
Thanks for the tip!
I have the same problem with the sleeping pad. Need a solution that is super light, warm, comfortable, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I will be reading your comments for suggestions.
Check out bag balm for cracked skin! Heard about it first from my vet to help with my dog’s dry nose and feet pads. It’s derived from sheep fat, but it’s fantastic for dry skin. You only need a tiny amount so I just carry a tiny litesmith hinge-top container of it and that lasts a long time.
Will do!
I’m a little disappointed in myself for not getting the gumption to come up and say hello. But I think you illustrated pretty well why I didn’t. That damp cold just goes right through me. Let me know next time you’re in the neighborhood.
All good man!
We're moving into an El Nino pattern after a three year El Nina; and it's likely we'll stay in the El Nino pattern for a bit from what I understand. That means more moisture from the Pacific. Might start practicing with that ice axe haha.
Great hike as usual!
Yup looking that way.
Happy to see your video!! Takes me back to prepandemic🤣
Foot treatment: Have you tried Squirrel’s Nut Butter? It’s one of the anti chafe products of choice for the ultramarathon set. I swear by it.
I've been sleeping on a 20" Thermarest every night for a couple years. I'm 6 ft and 165 lbs. While I can't say the recommendations for a 25" pad aren't good, there are many ingredients making up a good sleep that can be discovered even on the smaller pad.
Breathing correctly is something we can easily take for granted, but my adaptation to a slightly deviated septum plus a bit of belly fat was to transition into mouth breathing mode, especially when exercising. You can't overstate how far-reaching the consequences of that are. Everything from blood chemistry to habitual postures and stress levels -- all long-term ingredients involved in overall health and fitness.
Having largely trained myself back into nose-breathing 24/7, my sleeping and waking postures are instinctively readjusted to accommodate good throat and neck alignment. That influences how I try to set up the sleeping pad and pillow arrangement. For me what seems to work best is to place a few inches of the head end of the pad on something fairly firm, and then my pillow atop the pad. The cervical spine stays in a sweet zone so that unconscious mouth-breathing is not invited. Long practice of these habits rehabilitates physical and neurological capabilities that have perhaps become debilitated over time.
As others have mentioned, a pillow between the knees can help with lower spine alignment on a narrowed pad. Happy trails, and restful sleep!
You crushed it! I assume you have a 20” pad? You should definitely try a 25”. Those extra inches may really make the difference for your arms. Also, I got the Nemo Fillo Elite Pillow the end of last year and the comfort is pretty good for the weight. Hope you figure out your sleep situation.
Yea just the standard width.
That was some good miles in 2 days. I still can't imagine how Jason Wish crushes out the miles like he does. I did a 20 mile loop with him in one day two years ago in about 7 hours and he's fast. He could have done it way faster without us tagging along.
He's farm life man. He's always active! That's the secret to life
Hey man, I just found your channel recently and they’ve inspired me to try some overnight backpacking this year. I’m from Hookstown and I run on the trails at Raccoon weekly, hope I run into you sometime!
I'm usually up there on the weekends.ive run into a lot of people up there.
The yoga pods are very comfortable try that to sleep!
Give Kerasol a try on your feet and see how you like it. I enjoyed your hike!
Thanks for the tip!
Great video, but I’m not sure about the ninja look...black pack, black rain jacket and black rain pants! 😅
I was thinking that same thing when I was editing. I need some color in my life.
Try using a travel pillow or something similar in instead of an air pillow..I don't sleep good with air pillows. Yeah normal type of pillow is bulky but it's worth it for me. Though I still get weird ass dreams when backpacking. Nothing like waking up screaming "aaaaaah" because of little bronze men in your dream. Wonder what the other campers thought of my screaming 😂😂😂 makes me laugh every time I think of it.
nice!
Ya, when I try going back to tent camping, I am reminded why I hammock camp. So much more comfortable. Why not hammock camp the PCT? You could use the Trekking Treez hammock support poles (doubles as treking poles) for areas with lack of trees. Ya it's heavier, but sleep is worth it.
I don't want to limit myself on the PCT. I want to be able to set up next to a lake, or on top of a mountain this time. I always want to become experienced with a tent. Gotta try new things =P
@@FrozensAdventures Ya tweaking your ground sleeping comfort/set-up can be a fun challenge. People have hammock camped on top of treeless mountains using Trekking Treez Hammock support poles. The poles are something like 12oz each and double as trekking poles. Not as convenient as a tent in those areas, that's forsure!
Great video, looks like a great place to backpack. Can you tell me whether or not you have to reserve a camp spot?
Yes you do. Pa state parks require prior reservations
Are you swallowing the noodles without chewing them?
Doubt it but I was pretty hungry so maybe.
haha I was thinking the same.. Frozen, you didn't even chew the noodles. You must have been hungry because they just went straight down. haha
Oil Creek. Nice little park. Holler if you want to go on a quick overnight to Roaring Plains with me and another hiker
I'll keep that in mind!
What was the ridge and vid just south of Petersburg, Wv? May do that one instead…
Did you say someone "ganked" the picnic table? 🤣
Haha absolutely from my MMO gaming days
Hey Frozen, Glad to hear you're training is going well. Does that trail have any reasonable elevation? I'm always on the look out for good hills! Coming from Michigan its not the easiest to find! LOL
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There are a few ups and downs, nothing major that extends more than a couple hundred feet though.
For ground sleeping, if your quilt has pad straps and it’s a cold enough night to use the straps, the strapped in edges of your quilt can keep your arms in place. If your quilt doesn’t have straps you can tuck the edges of the quilt in under your body, then you kind of have a mummy bag like feel where your arms can’t fall off the pad because the quilt prevents it and they won’t fall asleep cuz they’re not under you.
Beyond that, I know it’s been said and you mentioned not being interested in it, but the 25 inch tapered pads really do make a world of difference. I sleep as well outside now as I do in my bed. Some companies make short-wide versions, others make women’s wide pads. Both would be good for a smaller person who struggles sleeping on a standard width pad. Worth trying for a night or at least in a store and seeing if it helps
Oh also forgot, a silk bag liner can have the same effect of keeping your arms where they should be
Awesome vid! I think the links to your winter and summer lighterpacks are broken.
Yea, i gotta get off my lazy ass and update them.
Ballpark figure, how much do you expect a thru-hike of the PCT will be ?
I'm expecting with inflation $1,500 a month and that includes any kind of gear failures fixes patches etc resupplies hostile stays extended stay for bad weather etc. However my main source of expenses are going to be at home with my family. I am The breadwinner of the family and have set aside the amount of money I need for 6 months on trail without a drop in funds from paychecks if that makes sense. For the most part the money generated by RUclips videos will pay for the through hike
Hey Frozen! Hope you are well! How do you like your lock-laces? I just ordered a few pairs today to try them out for my upcoming LHHT thru-hike. Do you like the Nemo Tensor insulated? Best of luck through your conditioning for PCT!
I like them so far but I can see them potentially being a problem on muddy trails as they can't tighten as much as regular laces. Still testing.
This is my home town. Grandparents land backed up ro the state park. What was my grandparents property is now part of the state park. If you do bring your family, check out drake we'll museum for some great history
Will you be doing anymore hammock camping? I miss those vids!
Yes yes yes. Not the next trip video but the following will be a hammock trip. I'm still gaining experience with tents and pads for my upcoming thru hike. I want to make sure I iron out all my sleeping issues.
Frozen, I see you hiked the Gerard hiking trail. I see the bridge is out to cross over on the one end. How did you get across to do the thru-hike? I am wondering if the bridge is fully out it’s possible to cross thru oil creek stream? Hopefully you can add some insight Thanks.
There's detour. Gerard doesn't cross over the main driving bridge.
Thank you I see that. I thought it was the bridge in the Northern end. Looks like it’s called the Jersey Bridge. Thanks for your help Frozen!
Oh no, they stopped making Rocket Pure? My tin is almost empty, I started using it on your recommendation years ago.
Sick this is a hour from me!!!
And all this hippie stuff 🤣
I live in Pennsylvania and I'm getting into hiking more I use a hammock we're do you think a good hiking trip would be
Anywhere really. Pa is great for hammock camping. In fact the whole east coast is really easy.
@@FrozensAdventures thank you I live by Parker dam state forest
Let me know if their is a video discussing cost of hiking the PCT over a 5-6 month period. As you mentioned saving up for the PCT hike, what is the total amount recommend. Thanks in advance
With inflation it seems it's about $1500 a month. But I have expenses at home to keep my family comfortable.
@@FrozensAdventures Thanks for the response, appreciate the channel and your input on gear/hiking/and over all lessons learned.
Try All Good Goo for cracked feet and hands.
Will do!
Battery @ 35% running down to 1%? I’ll be surprised if it will go up to 45%😎🤣🤣🤣
Is that the same hoodie you wore on the AT? It look familiar.
Yup same one. It refuses to die.
The battery drain on your camera was likely due to the cold, not anything "paranormal." ;)
Absolutely lol, just thought I'd throw it in since so many people ask me about paranormal stuff.
@@FrozensAdventures I figured :) I ran into this hard as a backpacker who hauls a CPAP machine; last year I camped in 14°F weather, and my battery only lasted like 3 hours instead of the normal 16! If I do that again I'll keep the battery under my quilt with me.
On the sleep stuff, I found going from a 20" to a 25" pad to be a total game changer in sleep quality.
I'm also a HUGE fan of the STS pillow lock system (basically velcro patches that keep your pillow from flying away in the night).
Great video. I just started getting back out myself in a bigger way. What is your blue fleece? I don't see a name on it. Thanks.
That’s a melanzana hoodie
@@strydah97 Thanks. Haven't heard of this company but looking at them now.
UPDATE: Melanzana - This company is useless . No online purchasing but MUST walk into their store to buy. With this and looking at the pics on their website - I guess they're another hippie-type store.
I won a lottery they were having and bought one that I wear also during football season. It is so warm and I love it
Yup it's very unfortunate. I'd suggest app gear co or palante for comparable hoody.
@@FrozensAdventures That hoody actually seems like it would do me well. I'm actually going to call them just to see if they would make an exception. But thanks for the info, I'll check them out.
UPDATE: I called Melanzana and spoke to someone. Very nice and they explained their vision, etc... but said they make no exception for mailing one out. Anyone here from near this store in Colorado??? (lol)
I on Google maps there a bicycle trail in the park
Hey Frozen, what action cam are you using now?
I'm using a Sony zv-e10. I was looking into the osmo action 3 but it doesn't handle well in dark lighting and no depth of field. Pocket 3 is rumored for April which I may be looking into based on the leaked rumored specs.
What made you switch to tents? I missed that video
Didn't really switch, just using both. Trying to get experience in a tent before my PCT hike. Been doing it for a few years now.
Pct training. Just realized
Whats your thoughts Hoka challenger 7 or brooks cascadia 16
Never used Hokas but they are more than likely on par with the Altra Olympus which I wore on my AT thru hike. I rolled my ankle quit a but due to the stack height. Never tried the Cascadia's. but have heard good things. Shoes are hard to recommend.
How far away is that from Lancaster?
Not sure. Google maps it. It's pretty close to oil city.
4 1/2 hours, I thought it was closer. Really need a hybrid lol
Frozen, I don’t know if you changed cameras, but your voice is different and lower…
Might have been the cold on the mic. Who knows.
What is the blue hoodie you are wearing?
Melanzana
@@FrozensAdventures Thanks for the response. Just checked the website. Apparently its in store sales only. They sure don’t make it easy to buy their stuff do they? Lol