Haha, that's funny! Yeah, it looked like it had been there for a while, someone was awfully ambitious bringing that along, but the ambition wore off before the return trip! While it's not cool, it does help us share funny stories!
Awesome! This is going to be our first through hike. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Thanks again. Keep up the good work, you're helping us stay motivated.
Good to see you out on the OT, Spiguyver. Between the Ouachita’s & the Ozarks - Arkansas is a pretty special place. I’ve completed 128.5 miles of the OT thus far, with miles 0 - 94.5 left to do. Looks like I’ve saved the best for last. 🤙🏼
I’d be interested in seeing a video on how you have your tarp attached to your suspension. That’s how I like it too but if you try to research it, you array thinking your wrong for it haha
You talk about the temps and I just keep asking myself why I am forecast for possible -50 wind chill tomorrow. Lower Michigan should never be this cold. I have cabin fever.
I hiked section 1 last weekend (mid-morning Friday-Sunday) and I'm pretty sure I we parked next to your truck at Talimena state park. We finished up at Winding Stair campsite. The trail from Deadman's Gap to Holson Valley shelter kicked my butt too (see my channel for the video) . And you are exactly right, this trail is great AT training. I'm hiking from Springer Mtn. to Fontana Dam in late May. I'll subscribe to keep up with your hiking trips. Good video.
This was in January, the weekend before it was published. I think that is about the perfect time to be on the trail, with the exception of the creek/river crossings, this temperature is perfect for hiking. And the leaves being off the trees gives you some views you'd miss in the spring through fall. Thanks!
Exactly! We went back on the way out and picked up some water caches that were left empty by others, along with some trash at a couple of the shelters. Sucks we have to do that though!
I did not know about the ULA packs. At the moment I'm in the market for a new pack! I've kind of narrowed it down to Z-packs Arc Haul Zip, but I open up my list again, now that I know about ULA packs. I am interested in the circuit, because of durability and it seems that people find them comfortable. In the beginning I was keen on the HMG packs, but I was worried about comfort level. From the reviews the ULA packs seems to be a better choice if added confort is important. I am comming from a osprey 88 xenith, so there is great weight savings to get :)
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 hope you make a review :) The pack is so important and one of the items that I feel is the hardest to get right. I am actually considering a Osprey Exos aswell. Will wait until I get closer to summer, before I upgrade my pack
Great vid! Looks like a great trail! Would you recommend this trail for a June hike? I grew up in MO and understand the heat/humidity in the midwest. Thanks in advance!
As long as you're ready for the heat, bugs and ticks, and are okay with cacheing water, I think June would be great. Only downside is you wouldn't get nearly as many views as we were able to get with the leaves off.
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 yep, kind of what i thought. maybe save this trip for the fall. I also want to do the Ozark Trail....have you hiked there yet? Thanks!!!!
Unfortunately no bears. Yeah, we just weren't sure about water so we cached 3 gallons along the way. We used our water, but it really wasn't necessary.
With everything, including camera gear, I was probably around 21-22 lbs. I carried the Ohm 2.0, Dutch Chameleon with top cover and side sling, Hammock Gear Incubator and Burrow - 0 deg, 12' silpoly tarp with doors from CRO, and quite a bit of other stuff!
That looked like an awesome trip with perfect weather! How did you like the all-n-one hammock/tarp suspension out in the field? Pros/cons? I'm playing around with the same idea. But unfortunately, with the cold snap we're having (Chicago area), I can't really test it outside yet. Do you feel like the wind had a greater effect on your hammock, than if your tarp was on a separate suspension?
I am still really liking the all in one setup. It's been working great. I don't know if the wind had any real effect due to the tarp being attached, maybe a little bit. It didn't keep me from sleeping! Thanks!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 That's good to hear. I made mine with the ability to lengthen the tarp suspension, so it can be raised/lowered for the conditions. But part of me likes the simplicity of just having one height for the tarp, and not having to adjust anything. But as I said, I have to be able to get outside and actually drive a stake into the ground to really test it out. With tomorrow's forecast of -15°/-25°, that ain't gon' happen for a little while!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 It finally warmed up enough this weekend to test out the all-in-one system. First impressions, I really like it. I know that I'll lose some height adjustability with this setup; but it seems the tarp height is just about ideal. If I want it lower, I can just let the tarp ridge hang looser before guying out the sides. Also, I did not have any shock cord on my guylines, but there was really no discernible "sag" or loss of tension when I loaded the hammock. This system definitely makes setup/tear down much quicker/simpler. And it's nice not having to duck under the tarp suspension whenever I need to walk around.
I have done the Horsethief Springs Loop/Billy Creek Loop, I have a video on that one as well, but it wasn't a very well maintained trail. Might be nicer just to do an out and back along this trail, honestly!
We met up at the Black Fork Mountain trailhead, drove to the state line and camped at the State Line shelter, then the next morning drove over to Talimena State Park.
Thanks for sharing this. Did you find the trail was relatively well marked enough to follow easily? I've read and seen a couple trip reports of folks saying it was easy to mistakenly end up on side trails around there. I was on the OHT a couple weeks before you last summer. Ended up cutting that trip short because of all the rain. The bugs weren't too terrible for me, but the rain probably made them worse by the time you got there. Beautiful area I definitely want to spend some more time in.
We found the trail extremely well marked and with the exception of a small portion, very well maintained. We will be back to do more of both the OHT and OT for sure!
I think it's appropriate you show the litter and talk about it. some RUclipsrs (tim Watson forsure) would have acted like that stuff doesn't exist because they are fake RUclipsrs it's a joke really well Tim Watson is. great vid mark.
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 true story. unfortunately it's real life and should not be just edited out. same with the amount of traffic a area gets. I've been backpacking since way before it was popular as it is not and your vids are very true to the real thing.
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 yeah I've never used the shuttle. I've only hiked out and back. Once with my kids we almost made Deadman gap on 2 day out and back
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I dig rain mans chameleon setup, really like that 2 tone. Always enjoy your trips buddy👍🤙
It's a sweet setup, for sure! Thanks!
OMG...if I remember correctly that tarp and grill were there when we were on this section in 2016. Crazy!!!
Haha, that's funny! Yeah, it looked like it had been there for a while, someone was awfully ambitious bringing that along, but the ambition wore off before the return trip! While it's not cool, it does help us share funny stories!
Awesome! This is going to be our first through hike. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Thanks again. Keep up the good work, you're helping us stay motivated.
Awesome! So cool, let me know if there is anything specific you want info on!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 Thank you! I'm sure we'll have a lot more questions as we get more into it.
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 resupply points. I plan to thru home this trail eastbound. What resupply points would you suggest for mailing supplies to
Always great to watch new trails and new places. Love those hammock gear quilts.
Thanks!
Great report. Enjoyed the sprinkling in of time-lapse sequences. :)
Thanks! Took a bit of work piecing this one together and not having it be hours long!
Mark, I approve of your total setup.. We think too much alike....
Man, sounds like I need to make some changes, and quick! LOL!
Have never hiked the trail, but many years have taken the motorcycle or jeep in March. Love this area. About 4 hours from home.
Not too far!
Great video thanks for posting plan on doing this trail in late October to early November
Good trail to go hit!
Good job and good information.
Thanks! Great trail!
Good to see you out on the OT, Spiguyver. Between the Ouachita’s & the Ozarks - Arkansas is a pretty special place. I’ve completed 128.5 miles of the OT thus far, with miles 0 - 94.5 left to do. Looks like I’ve saved the best for last. 🤙🏼
For sure a great area! Thanks!
Good to see Kris rocking the ULA lid!
What a sell out! hahaha, just kidding!
Love the video of the trail. I have wanted to check out the area.
Thanks, it's a great area! We'll be going back for sure.
Great video. Really enjoyed it!
Awesome, thanks!
It takes me a couple of days to watch longer videos. You sure do get the best views when hiking this time of the year without leaves.
uptrail71 Yeah, you sure do!
Looked like an awesome time
It was! It was much needed!
With my job I can't afford to take off for the big long through hikes, but the Ouachita Trail as a through hike is my big hiking goal!
It's a great trail, and not a super easy one, it will challenge all who take it on!
Great trip, man! Loved it.
Thanks! It was fun!
I’d be interested in seeing a video on how you have your tarp attached to your suspension. That’s how I like it too but if you try to research it, you array thinking your wrong for it haha
I think I've shown it in a couple, I can look and post the links, but I can also do one specifically on that!
Great video!
Thanks!
Great vid!
Thank you!
You talk about the temps and I just keep asking myself why I am forecast for possible -50 wind chill tomorrow. Lower Michigan should never be this cold. I have cabin fever.
It's all relative, right! Wait, -50, NO, just NO!
Nice trip. Jelly
Thanks!
Great video and that wasn't my jetboil LOL
Haha, that's good to know! Thanks!
I hiked section 1 last weekend (mid-morning Friday-Sunday) and I'm pretty sure I we parked next to your truck at Talimena state park. We finished up at Winding Stair campsite. The trail from Deadman's Gap to Holson Valley shelter kicked my butt too (see my channel for the video) . And you are exactly right, this trail is great AT training. I'm hiking from Springer Mtn. to Fontana Dam in late May. I'll subscribe to keep up with your hiking trips. Good video.
Sweet, gonna go check yours out for sure! Thanks!
Great video. Thanx for posting. What month did you take this trail and what time of year would you suggest hiking this trail and why
This was in January, the weekend before it was published. I think that is about the perfect time to be on the trail, with the exception of the creek/river crossings, this temperature is perfect for hiking. And the leaves being off the trees gives you some views you'd miss in the spring through fall. Thanks!
Leave no trace!
Exactly! We went back on the way out and picked up some water caches that were left empty by others, along with some trash at a couple of the shelters. Sucks we have to do that though!
I absolutely love the OT. I maintain mm39-mm45 ish, The kiamichi bottom, Check out friends of the ouachita trail. Lots of knowledge there.
You ever have room for another guy I'd like the chance to do a big section of the ot with you. I'm currently up to the state line myself so far.
I'll come out and clean that river section. I've personally never ran into so much trash and I was down there Christmas weekend 21-24.
Thank you so much for the work you do! That section had some good trees down on it and was pretty wet!
Awesome! Sounds good, shoot me an email at sworksmorton at gmail.com
I couldn't believe there was a grill down there!
We will be on the OT in April. Did you use a map or an app for navigation
We used the Guthook app, great app!
Where can i get good trail maps of this system ? Also, are these trails easy to follow and do they have signage directing trekkers along the way
They are available online at ouachitamaps.com
Really enjoyed the video. Can I ask what pack u use???
On this trip I was using a ULA Ohm 2.0. Thanks!
I did not know about the ULA packs. At the moment I'm in the market for a new pack! I've kind of narrowed it down to Z-packs Arc Haul Zip, but I open up my list again, now that I know about ULA packs. I am interested in the circuit, because of durability and it seems that people find them comfortable. In the beginning I was keen on the HMG packs, but I was worried about comfort level. From the reviews the ULA packs seems to be a better choice if added confort is important. I am comming from a osprey 88 xenith, so there is great weight savings to get :)
I'm having a new pack built right now. Should have it in the next couple weeks!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 hope you make a review :) The pack is so important and one of the items that I feel is the hardest to get right. I am actually considering a Osprey Exos aswell. Will wait until I get closer to summer, before I upgrade my pack
Great vid! Looks like a great trail! Would you recommend this trail for a June hike? I grew up in MO and understand the heat/humidity in the midwest. Thanks in advance!
As long as you're ready for the heat, bugs and ticks, and are okay with cacheing water, I think June would be great. Only downside is you wouldn't get nearly as many views as we were able to get with the leaves off.
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 yep, kind of what i thought. maybe save this trip for the fall. I also want to do the Ozark Trail....have you hiked there yet? Thanks!!!!
Hey, nice video and nice place for hiking. Which backpack do you have there?
For this trip I took the ULA Ohm 2.0. I am having a new pack built right now, but don't have it quite yet! Thanks!
Trail75 if you're interested in a ula pack I have a circuit that's only been carried once just wasn't to my liking
Water is always hit and miss out there.
Did you see any bears?
Unfortunately no bears. Yeah, we just weren't sure about water so we cached 3 gallons along the way. We used our water, but it really wasn't necessary.
I did a couple months ago around mm3.
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I laughed pretty good at that video!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 lol yeah scared the crap out of me. Was my first bear encounter.
@@okiemikeoutdoors7833 Haha! Sounded like it!
Looks like a great outing. What was your gear load out there?
Are you looking for the weight, or the list of what I was carrying?
Both.
With everything, including camera gear, I was probably around 21-22 lbs. I carried the Ohm 2.0, Dutch Chameleon with top cover and side sling, Hammock Gear Incubator and Burrow - 0 deg, 12' silpoly tarp with doors from CRO, and quite a bit of other stuff!
That looked like an awesome trip with perfect weather! How did you like the all-n-one hammock/tarp suspension out in the field? Pros/cons? I'm playing around with the same idea. But unfortunately, with the cold snap we're having (Chicago area), I can't really test it outside yet. Do you feel like the wind had a greater effect on your hammock, than if your tarp was on a separate suspension?
I am still really liking the all in one setup. It's been working great. I don't know if the wind had any real effect due to the tarp being attached, maybe a little bit. It didn't keep me from sleeping! Thanks!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 That's good to hear. I made mine with the ability to lengthen the tarp suspension, so it can be raised/lowered for the conditions. But part of me likes the simplicity of just having one height for the tarp, and not having to adjust anything. But as I said, I have to be able to get outside and actually drive a stake into the ground to really test it out. With tomorrow's forecast of -15°/-25°, that ain't gon' happen for a little while!
I get that, stay inside where it's warm!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 It finally warmed up enough this weekend to test out the all-in-one system. First impressions, I really like it. I know that I'll lose some height adjustability with this setup; but it seems the tarp height is just about ideal. If I want it lower, I can just let the tarp ridge hang looser before guying out the sides. Also, I did not have any shock cord on my guylines, but there was really no discernible "sag" or loss of tension when I loaded the hammock.
This system definitely makes setup/tear down much quicker/simpler. And it's nice not having to duck under the tarp suspension whenever I need to walk around.
Looking for some very short and easy hikes for 2 baggers in GA any suggestions?
I can take a look, not sure of any off the top of my head. Try doing a search on RUclips for GA Easy Hike. Thanks!
My husband and I are wanting to do a loop there. We are in Tulsa. Is there one you would recommend?
I have done the Horsethief Springs Loop/Billy Creek Loop, I have a video on that one as well, but it wasn't a very well maintained trail. Might be nicer just to do an out and back along this trail, honestly!
Spiguyver Backpacking thank you!
@@lauriewilliams8750 Depending on the distance you want, you can make a nice loop of Winding Stair to Kiamichi or the State Line and back.
Thomas Anderson thank you for the suggestion. I will check it out.
Where did you park you first night
We met up at the Black Fork Mountain trailhead, drove to the state line and camped at the State Line shelter, then the next morning drove over to Talimena State Park.
Thanks for sharing this. Did you find the trail was relatively well marked enough to follow easily? I've read and seen a couple trip reports of folks saying it was easy to mistakenly end up on side trails around there.
I was on the OHT a couple weeks before you last summer. Ended up cutting that trip short because of all the rain. The bugs weren't too terrible for me, but the rain probably made them worse by the time you got there. Beautiful area I definitely want to spend some more time in.
We found the trail extremely well marked and with the exception of a small portion, very well maintained. We will be back to do more of both the OHT and OT for sure!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 Thanks! So many great places out there. Buffalo river is amazing as well.
So I've heard, I need to get out to the Buffalo River and Goat trail at some point!
What packs you guys toting?
I believe we were both carrying ULA Ohm 2.0's, but Rainman may have been carrying his Circuit. Thanks!
Thought so.. just never seen this color combos with the ula packs.. Thanks.
They'll do just about any color combo you can think of if you want to pay for the custom fee!
I think it's appropriate you show the litter and talk about it. some RUclipsrs (tim Watson forsure) would have acted like that stuff doesn't exist because they are fake RUclipsrs it's a joke really well Tim Watson is. great vid mark.
It's a shame it ever needs to be talked about. I wish I didn't have to!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 true story. unfortunately it's real life and should not be just edited out. same with the amount of traffic a area gets. I've been backpacking since way before it was popular as it is not and your vids are very true to the real thing.
Thanks!
Did you take 2 cars?
Yes, Rainman had his, I had mine, we met up, left one at one end and drove to the other. There are also shuttles available. Thanks!
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 yeah I've never used the shuttle. I've only hiked out and back. Once with my kids we almost made Deadman gap on 2 day out and back
Awesome! How old are the kids?
@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 I have 4. Last trip it was the 17 and 14. I also have a 13 and 6. All boys. We are in okc
Sweet!
Great trip! Why do people hike funny with their poles when on camera? Buhahahahaha
haha, yeah!