Hi Matt. Enjoyed this relaxing walk. Past Experiences: I was stationed at the submarine base in Groton, CT from Fall, 1971 to November, 1974. As a hiker I enjoyed walking the CT blue trails. But, on two occasions, I went to Cape Cod (October each time) and hiked all but one of the trails (Great Island) in the National Seashore. Also rented a bike and rode on the paved trails. My favorite was at the Marconi Station area. Enjoyed the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail. Another I enjoyed was the trails at the Nauset Area and its trails. One of the keys was going in October! I assume there were water sources at/near the designated camp sites. Always great when there's a picnic table as well. Always enjoy your hiking videos - thanks!
Very cool video, Loved the content and the music. It was very dreamy, bubbly, and aquatic. For some odd reason i was expecting to see a Mermaid. I think I'll watch it again.
Hi Mat, I noticed that you’ve used both Tyvek and Polycro as groundsheet options. I’d love to hear which one you prefer overall and what trade-offs you’ve found with each. Thanks again!
@@patrickblack916 It depends on the type of trip or long hike, and the location for me. Sometimes I even don't use a groundsheet at all if I'm using a tent. I generally prefer Tyvek for its durability and longevity, but its trade off would be an increase in weight compared to polycro. I find it a lot easier to shake debris off when packing up on wet mornings at camp. I've had a good experience with polycro and haven't had any major issues with it, but it can puncture easier. I've also found it to collect a lot more debris than Tyvek which makes it a pain to clean off in wet environments. This also leads to carrying out additional weight if not cleaned before leaving camp so the weight can creep up close to what the Tyvek weighs. If I'm looking to go as light as possible and things will be relatively dry, I'd pack the polycro. Most of the time I find I go with the Tyvek. Thanks for the question and for watching!
Such a beautiful and unique scenery my friend!
@ervinslens It was a blast and provided a different perspective for sure! Thanks for watching!
Hi Matt.
Enjoyed this relaxing walk.
Past Experiences:
I was stationed at the submarine base in Groton, CT from Fall, 1971 to November, 1974. As a hiker I enjoyed walking the CT blue trails. But, on two occasions, I went to Cape Cod (October each time) and hiked all but one of the trails (Great Island) in the National Seashore. Also rented a bike and rode on the paved trails. My favorite was at the Marconi Station area. Enjoyed the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail. Another I enjoyed was the trails at the Nauset Area and its trails.
One of the keys was going in October!
I assume there were water sources at/near the designated camp sites. Always great when there's a picnic table as well.
Always enjoy your hiking videos - thanks!
Very cool video, Loved the content and the music. It was very dreamy, bubbly, and aquatic. For some odd reason i was expecting to see a Mermaid. I think I'll watch it again.
@jamesking9941 It was a unique experience. Thanks for following along!
As a submariner, I never got to see one either! 🙂
Hi Mat,
I noticed that you’ve used both Tyvek and Polycro as groundsheet options. I’d love to hear which one you prefer overall and what trade-offs you’ve found with each.
Thanks again!
@@patrickblack916 It depends on the type of trip or long hike, and the location for me. Sometimes I even don't use a groundsheet at all if I'm using a tent. I generally prefer Tyvek for its durability and longevity, but its trade off would be an increase in weight compared to polycro. I find it a lot easier to shake debris off when packing up on wet mornings at camp. I've had a good experience with polycro and haven't had any major issues with it, but it can puncture easier. I've also found it to collect a lot more debris than Tyvek which makes it a pain to clean off in wet environments. This also leads to carrying out additional weight if not cleaned before leaving camp so the weight can creep up close to what the Tyvek weighs. If I'm looking to go as light as possible and things will be relatively dry, I'd pack the polycro. Most of the time I find I go with the Tyvek. Thanks for the question and for watching!