This video popped up in my feed after watching Quadzilla’s latest video on the CDT and I am so glad it did!! Super helpful video and I am looking forward to watching more. Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼💖
I can't wait for season 2 of Shaker Hikes! I've been watching your AT videos as I compare them to the hikers class of 2022. Very nice, concise gear review. I live in Upstate NY near Oneida so it was weird to see that logo on your t-shirt. Hike Safe!
Thank you for following along! I own a dust collector from Oneida air systems, I've had it for several years now and it's still working great! Thank you once again for your comment and following along, it's appreciated!
I met you one day on the AT last year, and it’s great to see that you’ll be going on the CDT. Very clearly described and well-timed gear video! I really want to try out that backpack. I look forward to more vids. ~Smiles
Nice to hear from you and thank you for following along! I'm really looking forward to getting out there.. just another few days! I hope you have a few plans in the works as well!
Hi, New Mexico residents here. Looking forward to following you thru our state. If you have any questions feel free to ask, not that we know everything but we are here. As far as your starting in April... you need to be aware that NM spring is windy windy windy and will get down really cold at night. We will be coming down to backpack a 3-day weekend in the Gila around the beginning of May so might see you there. Take care! ~Ron & Robin~
Awesome, thank you! Would you happen to know anything about fishing The Gila river? I have a collapsible,lightweight fly fishing pole that I sometimes take with me on backpacking trips.. (I just catch and release). I haven't looked into the regulations or anything yet, not even sure if the river would be good fishing around the middle to end of April or not? Any information that you may have would be greatly appreciated! In either case I sincerely appreciate you following along, and hope you have a great time on your hike as well!
@@ShakerHikes We don't fish, so can't really give info on that. We have heard there are trout but don't know anything about regs. You will be crossing the river so many times you may not want to stop and fish in it. LOL
You're gonna have a great trip! It's great to see that you're going out for another trail, and you're right about baseweight, it doesn't really matter if you're comfortable.
Thank you Frosty, great to hear from you again! I see you're headed out on the Colorado Trail......I hope you have a great time and hope to see you on trail again sometime!
You might consider having the Sealskinz with you from Cuba, NM onward. You will find a lot of snow in the San Pedro Wilderness (immediately after Cuba) along with very large high mountain meadows ( 8,000 - 10,500 ft. elevation) full of snow and icy melting snow runoff... without them you won't lose any toes but your feet and ankles/calves will be freezing. Then a few miles after Ghost Ranch you'll have miles of the same conditions up to Chama (8,000 - 11,000+). ( I live in Santa Fe and am pretty familiar with the CDT in this area as well as the typical conditions.) Good luck, the trail's a blast out here. :-)
Great video. Enjoyed your AT videos so much. Looking forward to following CDT hike. I hiked the AT in 2005. Used a Granite Gear Vapor Trail pack. Now use a ULA Circuit and torso length foam pad. I use cookless meals. I have not transitioned to a quilt. Use a Western Mountaineering 20 deg Ultralite. I like the attached hood. When it gets really cold I cinch it up so only my nose and mouth are exposed. Happy Trails!
Try a Heetsheet Emergency blanket. Its bigger, stronger, and quieter than mylar. Wrap atleast 6' of duct tape on one of your poles. Good deal on the shoes. We gotta shop sales. Add some tealight candles and a book of matches in a ziplock for light, heat, and firestarting. If you carried a metal cup you could use it to boil water. The cup could be heated over 4 tealight candles. Bearspray shows up in hiker boxes outside bear areas. Good Luck, Rick
Up in Maine this weekend..went to our first REI store visit in Westbrook. Got a pair of Trekking poles for my wife. She had a knee replacement back in September.
Hey there! I just stumbled upon your videos looking at CDT gear lists. I am starting the CDT this year NOBO April 19th and I’m from Maine as well. Just graduated from UMF and noticed you were drinking a Bigelow Brewing! Just wanted to say hello and hopefully we’ll cross paths out on the trail!
I am so looking forward to following you again! Can you possibly do a video of how you pack your backpack. Also what is your source for where to resupply and have things mailed to you. Good luck, see you soon on a daily basis.
Astroman is unique in being the only available Nylon hoodie (vs everyone else's polyester). Some are allergic to polyester, so a Nylon option is a nice difference.
I absolutely love your content Lighthouse! I followed your AT hike, which I hope to do one day. I'm also a 50s age male backpacker. I have a couple questions. How do you sleep on a closed cell pad? A can't imagine getting good sleep on a thin closed cell pad. Do you sleep on your side or back or ??? And if you don't mind, how do you keep your marriage in good shape when you're away for so long?..... Btw, I'm a huge beer lover too, although an IPA fan. You are truly blessed to have a son that brews beer and lives next door!!! Happy trails on the CDT!!!
Thank you for following along Rob, it's appreciated! I really don't have any problem sleeping on the closed cell foam pad.. I'm usually tired enough in the evening so it doesn't make a difference LOL Site selection is also another factor.....I'm somewhat choosy when possible.I'm both a side and back sleeper. I'm not married so that's not a concern on my end. Thank you once again for following along and your comment, I greatly appreciate it!
@@ShakerHikes thanks for your reply. I haven't used a closed cell pad in 30 years. Maybe I should give it another try. And for some reason I thought you were married, oh well. Anyway, have a fantastic CDT trek! I'll be following.
I just found your channel and have been binging on your AT hike episodes. Best of luck on the CDT. (Just curious, are you working your way east to west -- to do the PCT next year?)
Really looking forward to following along! Your AT videos were great. CDT will be such a different experience. Wishing you a safe, healthy and interesting hike! PS, glad to see you use an umbrella. But it looked dirty or ... moldy?
Thank you Amy! Lol, yeah the umbrella does look that way on the video.. it's actually the silver paint that has worn off showing the black fabric underneath. Thank you for following along, it's really appreciated!
Hi! I’m thinking about quitting my job and doing the CDT next year. I’ll be following along for inspiration and help in decision making! Thanks for providing this service 🙂. Are you out on trail right now? Are bear canisters not required on any part of the CDT?
I've been out on the CDT now for about a week. Bear canisters are only required on a very short section which most thru hikers hike through in a day... so they don't bother bringing one (since they don't sleep in that area). Thank you for the question and for following along, I appreciate it!
Did I forget to mention it? I am carrying it with me once again on this trail.. works well! Thank you for watching and following along, I appreciate it!
Hi kimberly, thank you for watching! My start date is April 9th.. which is kind of early.. but I want to take my time through New Mexico and potentially do a couple little side trips - so we may see each other on the trail! Best of luck to you, and hope to see you out there!
This video popped up in my feed after watching Quadzilla’s latest video on the CDT and I am so glad it did!! Super helpful video and I am looking forward to watching more. Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼💖
I'm exited for you! Looking forward to your videos again!
Have a great hike and I look forward to watching your adventure.
Great video! Very informative. Looking forward to following along.
Enjoy your video can wait for your new hike
Can’t wait for your big day to arrive. Stay well!
Looking forward to following your journey!
Can’t wait to follow! And to get your take on the altaplex. Best of luck!
Looking forward to following your journey. Take care. 🖖👍👊😊
great video Shaker, hopefully i'll be out there next year!
I was hoping to follow you again this year. Last years videos were amazing
Looking forward to watching your trip
Just subscribed. Thanks for sharing.
Trust me, on the CDT you'll use your headset and bless its presence!
Yeah!!!! Buddy!!! Awesome!
I can't wait for season 2 of Shaker Hikes! I've been watching your AT videos as I compare them to the hikers class of 2022. Very nice, concise gear review. I live in Upstate NY near Oneida so it was weird to see that logo on your t-shirt. Hike Safe!
Thank you for following along!
I own a dust collector from Oneida air systems, I've had it for several years now and it's still working great!
Thank you once again for your comment and following along, it's appreciated!
I met you one day on the AT last year, and it’s great to see that you’ll be going on the CDT. Very clearly described and well-timed gear video! I really want to try out that backpack. I look forward to more vids. ~Smiles
Nice to hear from you and thank you for following along! I'm really looking forward to getting out there.. just another few days! I hope you have a few plans in the works as well!
Hi, New Mexico residents here. Looking forward to following you thru our state. If you have any questions feel free to ask, not that we know everything but we are here. As far as your starting in April... you need to be aware that NM spring is windy windy windy and will get down really cold at night. We will be coming down to backpack a 3-day weekend in the Gila around the beginning of May so might see you there. Take care! ~Ron & Robin~
Awesome, thank you!
Would you happen to know anything about fishing The Gila river? I have a collapsible,lightweight fly fishing pole that I sometimes take with me on backpacking trips.. (I just catch and release). I haven't looked into the regulations or anything yet, not even sure if the river would be good fishing around the middle to end of April or not? Any information that you may have would be greatly appreciated!
In either case I sincerely appreciate you following along, and hope you have a great time on your hike as well!
@@ShakerHikes We don't fish, so can't really give info on that. We have heard there are trout but don't know anything about regs. You will be crossing the river so many times you may not want to stop and fish in it. LOL
You're gonna have a great trip! It's great to see that you're going out for another trail, and you're right about baseweight, it doesn't really matter if you're comfortable.
Thank you Frosty, great to hear from you again! I see you're headed out on the Colorado Trail......I hope you have a great time and hope to see you on trail again sometime!
Thank you, nice video"
Sounds like a nice trip... I'm sure your on trail now... Let me know how your pack did with that new fabric... good luck
You might consider having the Sealskinz with you from Cuba, NM onward. You will find a lot of snow in the San Pedro Wilderness (immediately after Cuba) along with very large high mountain meadows ( 8,000 - 10,500 ft. elevation) full of snow and icy melting snow runoff... without them you won't lose any toes but your feet and ankles/calves will be freezing. Then a few miles after Ghost Ranch you'll have miles of the same conditions up to Chama (8,000 - 11,000+). ( I live in Santa Fe and am pretty familiar with the CDT in this area as well as the typical conditions.) Good luck, the trail's a blast out here. :-)
Great video. Enjoyed your AT videos so much. Looking forward to following CDT hike. I hiked the AT in 2005. Used a Granite Gear Vapor Trail pack. Now use a ULA Circuit and torso length foam pad. I use cookless meals. I have not transitioned to a quilt. Use a Western Mountaineering 20 deg Ultralite. I like the attached hood. When it gets really cold I cinch it up so only my nose and mouth are exposed. Happy Trails!
Thank you for the comment and following along!
Very excited to follow along again! I’d appreciate a “Beers of CDT” segment now and then if you could! 🍺
Thank you for following along! I'll do my best to sample all the beers along the way! LOL
Try a Heetsheet Emergency blanket. Its bigger, stronger, and quieter than mylar. Wrap atleast 6' of duct tape on one of your poles. Good deal on the shoes. We gotta shop sales. Add some tealight candles and a book of matches in a ziplock for light, heat, and firestarting. If you carried a metal cup you could use it to boil water. The cup could be heated over 4 tealight candles. Bearspray shows up in hiker boxes outside bear areas. Good Luck, Rick
Good job
The BIG battery pack helps me stay out of towns or from staying overnight each week.
I carry a knife. Found that all the hikers who did not carry a knife always had at one time or another or more than once wanted to borrow my knife.
Up in Maine this weekend..went to our first REI store visit in Westbrook. Got a pair of Trekking poles for my wife. She had a knee replacement back in September.
I hope you had a great visit to Maine David, thank you for following along!
@@ShakerHikes We did have a great time....took our two year Grandson with us.
Hey there! I just stumbled upon your videos looking at CDT gear lists. I am starting the CDT this year NOBO April 19th and I’m from Maine as well. Just graduated from UMF and noticed you were drinking a Bigelow Brewing! Just wanted to say hello and hopefully we’ll cross paths out on the trail!
Thank you for following along and for your comment, hope to see you out there! Best of luck to you!
Waiting!!! 🚶♂️
… 🙌🏼 I’m in for the hike.
I am so looking forward to following you again! Can you possibly do a video of how you pack your backpack. Also what is your source for where to resupply and have things mailed to you. Good luck, see you soon on a daily basis.
Thank you Tim, I'll make a note to put together something in a Q&A video. Thank you for following along, it's appreciated!
Astroman is unique in being the only available Nylon hoodie (vs everyone else's polyester). Some are allergic to polyester, so a Nylon option is a nice difference.
I absolutely love your content Lighthouse! I followed your AT hike, which I hope to do one day. I'm also a 50s age male backpacker. I have a couple questions. How do you sleep on a closed cell pad? A can't imagine getting good sleep on a thin closed cell pad. Do you sleep on your side or back or ??? And if you don't mind, how do you keep your marriage in good shape when you're away for so long?..... Btw, I'm a huge beer lover too, although an IPA fan. You are truly blessed to have a son that brews beer and lives next door!!! Happy trails on the CDT!!!
Thank you for following along Rob, it's appreciated!
I really don't have any problem sleeping on the closed cell foam pad.. I'm usually tired enough in the evening so it doesn't make a difference LOL Site selection is also another factor.....I'm somewhat choosy when possible.I'm both a side and back sleeper.
I'm not married so that's not a concern on my end.
Thank you once again for following along and your comment, I greatly appreciate it!
@@ShakerHikes thanks for your reply. I haven't used a closed cell pad in 30 years. Maybe I should give it another try. And for some reason I thought you were married, oh well. Anyway, have a fantastic CDT trek! I'll be following.
I just found your channel and have been binging on your AT hike episodes. Best of luck on the CDT. (Just curious, are you working your way east to west -- to do the PCT next year?)
Thank you for following along! I'm not sure on the PCT yet.. it's certainly a possibility!
Really looking forward to following along! Your AT videos were great. CDT will be such a different experience. Wishing you a safe, healthy and interesting hike! PS, glad to see you use an umbrella. But it looked dirty or ... moldy?
Thank you Amy!
Lol, yeah the umbrella does look that way on the video.. it's actually the silver paint that has worn off showing the black fabric underneath.
Thank you for following along, it's really appreciated!
@@ShakerHikes ok good to know!
Hi! I’m thinking about quitting my job and doing the CDT next year. I’ll be following along for inspiration and help in decision making! Thanks for providing this service 🙂. Are you out on trail right now? Are bear canisters not required on any part of the CDT?
I've been out on the CDT now for about a week. Bear canisters are only required on a very short section which most thru hikers hike through in a day... so they don't bother bringing one (since they don't sleep in that area). Thank you for the question and for following along, I appreciate it!
Well all right you have a good selection there I want to upgrade to the nemo switchback pad , hood luck, when do u think u will start
Thank you! I should be on trail April 9th if all goes according to plan!
You alright in grizz country with your food in the vestibule?
Can you fit one of those protein shake mix metal springy balls into the HydraPak?
I might be able to, certainly something to check out. Thank you for following along and for your comment, it's greatly appreciated!
Hope you don't run out of Beer/Nips on this adventure! LOL 😆 😆
i do not see the MLD stuff sack pillow anywhere ?
Did I forget to mention it? I am carrying it with me once again on this trail.. works well! Thank you for watching and following along, I appreciate it!
what is the name of the shoe store in TX?
Thank you for watching and for the question, the shoe store in Texas is Karavel Shoes.
What is your start date. Mine is 4/12
Hi kimberly, thank you for watching! My start date is April 9th.. which is kind of early.. but I want to take my time through New Mexico and potentially do a couple little side trips - so we may see each other on the trail! Best of luck to you, and hope to see you out there!
Kimberly, are you vlogging your CDT journey ?
@@charlottedunlay4397 I’m going to see how it goes putting out one video a week.
@@kimberlypenney7216 Look forward to watching!
What is your accent?
I'm from Maine. Thank you for following along, I appreciate it!