 | The Doctor Knows Best about Blister Care - Benton MacKaye Backpacking Thru-Hike 4
17. 04. 2016 15:21:41
Blister care for hiking and backpacking -- in this video, I get deep into it, with advice from a doctor. On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my fourth report. ... |
 | Three Days Backpacking in the Wilderness - Benton MacKaye Thru-Hike 5
23. 04. 2016 03:44:16
Hiking through two wilderness areas in Georgia and Tennessee--the Cohutta Wilderness and the Big Frog Wilderness.On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my fifth report. ... |
 | An Appreciation of Sintax77 - Benton MacKaye Backpacking Thru-Hike 6
24. 04. 2016 15:01:38
From the trail: an appreciation of the great backpacking filmmaker known as 'Sintax77.'On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my sixth report.... |
 | Unclothed and Panic-Stricken while Backpacking - Benton MacKaye Thru-Hike 7
26. 04. 2016 20:35:29
From the trail: lightweight backpacking tips about clothing and trail anxiety.On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my seventh report. ... |
 | How to Vlog Like Casey Neistat (While Backpacking) - Benton MacKaye Thru-Hike 8
30. 04. 2016 00:39:03
Tips for outdoor vlogging using the example set by Casey Neistat and other daily vloggers. (Note: If you like this video, I did another one about video-making in the outdoors that was posted at the Nature Calls channel. The video is titled 'Storytelling with Evan's Backpacking Videos: Making YouTube... |
 | Backpacking Resupply at Fontana Lake - Benton MacKaye Thru-Hike 9
1. 05. 2016 13:42:36
On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my ninth report. This video was uploaded at Fontana Village Resort in North Carolina over wifi. ... |
 | Backpacking in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park - Benton MacKaye Thru-Hike 10
5. 05. 2016 12:43:21
On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my tenth report. Features: the Appalachian Trail, aggressive wild boars, and the results of a forest fire. ... |
 | The Finish (Thoughts About YouTube) - Benton MacKaye Backpacking Thru-Hike 11
9. 05. 2016 16:55:45
On April 9, 2016, I began my thru-hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail at Springer Mountain, Georgia. This is my 11th and last report--I finished!I got a little personal on this one, and discussed my legal and writing careers. My full biography as a writer and a lawyer (and links to my books) can be fo... |
 | Exploring the Lost Cove Cave (Buggytop Cave), Buggytop Trail, South Cumberland State Park, TN
26. 05. 2016 02:43:52
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 | How to Pack Out Your Toilet Paper, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking - Make America Clean Again
6. 06. 2016 21:01:13
How to (patriotically) pack out your toilet paper when backpacking, camping, or hiking -- and why you should.Includes NO graphic images, except for a few seconds of a bad flag hat. Filmed in early June near Sullivan Missouri on the Wilderness Trail at Meramec State Park.... |
 | Floating on the Harpeth River near Nashville, Foggy Bottom Canoe Rental
9. 06. 2016 20:12:25
When you can't pull the kids away from their screens, drastic measures are called for. Our drastic measure was a float trip on the Harpeth River near Nashville. We rented our canoes and kayaks from Foggy Bottom Canoe.... |
 | Pros and Cons of Lightweight Backpacking - Backpacking Tips
14. 06. 2016 19:37:10
What are the pros and cons of lightweight backpacking?First, what does it mean? Generally, it means a 'base weight' of 20 pounds or less. Your base weight is the weight of your pack LESS your consumables like food, water, and stove fuel. (However, even though not including food, water, and fuel, you... |
 | Best Podcast for Fans of Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail
21. 06. 2016 16:36:18
A podcast recommendation: Sounds of the Trail, about thru-hiking experiences on America's long trails, including the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.You can find the Sounds of the Trail podcast on the website www.SoundsOfTheTrail.com, at the iTunes music ... |
 | Hiking Trails Near Cosby Campground - Backpacking 50 Miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park
26. 06. 2016 23:37:06
Backpacking and hiking 5 days and 4 nights in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Highlights include the Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower, Hen Wallow Falls, evidence of historical settlements on the Old Settlers Trail, and the old-growth forest of the Albright Grove Loop Trail. ... |
 | Lightweight Backpacking Gear List for Summer Hiking
30. 06. 2016 18:24:15
Look inside my backpack!: Here is my actual lightweight backpacking set-up for five day, four night trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I hiked more than 50 miles with this set-up. The video I made on the trip is here: http://bit.ly/297s15b... |
 | Lightweight Backpacking - Learn It
5. 07. 2016 18:06:04
A book recommendation for backpackers of all types: Ultralight Backpacking Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips For Extremely Lightweight Camping, by Mike Clelland.This book isn't just about lightweight backpacking. There are tips for all types of backpackers, hikers, campers Not only can every type... |
 | Use an Umbrella for Rain When You Backpack or Hike - Recommendation
13. 07. 2016 00:39:42
Backpacking with an umbrella: the why's and the how's.That is, WHY you should backpack with an umbrella. And HOW to backpack with an umbrella.Filmed in genuine rain, courtesy of the Smoky Mountains!... |
 | Clingmans Dome, Andrews Bald, Forney Creek - Smoky Mountains Backpacking Loop
13. 07. 2016 18:30:48
Backpacking in the Smoky Mountains with my daughter Lydia in early July, 2016. She wanted a challenge, so I gave her one: a killer ascent to the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail, Clingmans Dome. On the way there, we also took in Andrews Bald.... |
 | Smoky Mountains Mt. LeConte Backpacking Hiking Loop with Charlies Bunion (2016 remix)
30. 08. 2016 17:43:03
This is a remixed and much shorter version of a 37-minute video published in October, 2015. The longer version is here -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vihfrMxjnwIn this video, I took the old footage and tweaked the video and audio, cut out 80% of the video, pieced it all back together in a diffe... |
 | Big Frog Wilderness Backpacking Overnight Hiking with YouTube Friends
13. 09. 2016 23:30:45
In September, 2016, I went on a backpacking overnight in the Big Frog Wilderness in southeast Tennessee. I hiked with two friends who also have YouTube channels: Scott Taylor and Sleeves. A third friend, Roger Lamb, was planning on joining us but unfortunately had to cancel. ... |
 | Hiking Through the Interior - 5 Days Backpacking Solo in the Cohutta Wilderness, Georgia
21. 10. 2016 14:04:48
In October, 2016, I spent five days backpacking alone through the interior of the Cohutta Wilderness in Georgia. This is my report.On this trip, I brought a tarp, as opposed to a tent or a hammock. A lightweight tarp is my typical shelter while backpacking. I parked on the east side of the wildernes... |
 | Hiking to the Big Tree - Backpacking Fun in Alabama's Sipsey Wilderness
10. 11. 2016 16:11:03
In November, 2016, I ventured into the woods to see Alabama's tallest tree. It's located in the Sipsey Wilderness, part of the Bankhead National Forest. My backpacking loop took me 21 miles over two days. I saw Alabama's 'Big Tree' on the morning of the second day.... |
 | Cold-Weather Backpacking Skills - Winter Backpacking in Big South Fork
20. 12. 2016 02:29:14
On a weekend close to Christmas, 2016, I accepted Scott Taylor's invitation to backpack in bad weather in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.I'm glad I accepted Scott's invitation! Despite the torrential rains overnight, plus the snow and freezing rain in the morning, we had a gr... |
 | Big South Fork Winter Backpacking 60-mile Loop
12. 02. 2017 20:27:28
A 60-mile winter backpacking trek through Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee. Dates: February 6-9, 2017.The video features two lightweight backpackers, one with a tarp (me) and one with a hammock (Kevin Ryan, YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ghpatriot).... |
 | 10 Questions About YouTube - Tagged
12. 04. 2017 14:17:06
In this video, I answer some questions about YouTube, about my backpacking channel, and about myself . . .Other backpackers and backpacking channels mentioned in this video:Tube the Solo Hiker, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2AT7_yZVfH74ILn24E-Yw... |
 | The Shock of the Departure - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 1
30. 05. 2017 14:49:01
The beginning of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberlan... |
 | The Hiker in Pain - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 2
1. 06. 2017 16:27:47
Part 2 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | The Hiker Attempts to Persevere - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 3
5. 06. 2017 13:47:15
Part 3 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | The Hiker Has Breakdown - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 4
7. 06. 2017 14:25:12
Part 4 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | Getting Right with the Trail - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 5
9. 06. 2017 13:07:26
Part 5 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | Through the Red River Gorge - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 6
12. 06. 2017 13:52:56
Part 6 of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017.The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, through Cumberland Falls... |
 | The Wet and Sloppy Finish - Thru-Hiking the Sheltowee Trace 7
14. 06. 2017 13:35:34
The 7th and final part of my northbound solo thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace in May, 2017. Thanks for following along on my journey!The Sheltowee Trace is a 324-mile trail that runs (in the direction I'm hiking) from the Southern Terminus at the Burnt Mill Bridge Trail Head in the Big South Fork Na... |
 | Backpacking Tarp Set-Up with ZPacks Arc Blast - Lightweight Thru-Hiking Gear
20. 06. 2017 16:29:33
Back from my Sheltowee Trace thru-hike, I break down my gear, especially the 'big three' -- my backpack, shelter, and sleep system.Backpack: ZPacks Arc Blast 60LShelter: Hyperlite Mountain Gear 8 1/2 foot square tarp (cuben fiber)... |
 | Smokemont Loop to Appalachian Trail - 4-day Smoky Mountains Backpacking
5. 07. 2017 17:08:22
4 days hiking, camping and backpacking in the Smoky Mountains. Featuring Charlie's Bunion, Clingman's Dome, the Appalachian Trail, two of my four kids, and Scott Taylor.Scott Taylor's video of these events: http://bit.ly/2tpJayW... |
 | THRU-HIKE ANNOUNCEMENT Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 1
28. 08. 2017 13:22:03
Channel News: I'm backpacking the Appalachian Trail and attempting an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike in 2018! And in other channel news, before I set off on my attempted thru-hike next year, I'm taking some long backpacking trips and even traveling to Argentina--specifically, Buenos Aires and Patagonia... |
 | My Minimalist FootwearXero Z-Trek, Luna Mono Gordo 2.0, Altra Instinct 4.0 - Running Vlog
31. 08. 2017 15:33:19
A short video about what I see on a typical morning run near Nashville, TN, in my minimalist footwear: Xero Z-Trek sandals, Luna Mono Gordo 2.0 sandals, and Altra Instinct 4.0 shoes. In this video, I demonstrate my use of minimalist footwear and talk a little bit about why I like these three options... |
 | 80-MILE SHAKEDOWN Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 2
17. 09. 2017 20:27:01
Please SUBSCRIBE -- because I promise to never put ads in the MIDDLE of my videos. I hate that! And in addition, if you subscribe you won't miss any of my new backpacking videos. Thanks!An 80-mile shakedown hike in preparation for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018. Base weight=12.5. Most of my ... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 3 - Hiking with my Ultra-Heavy Sister
19. 10. 2017 14:32:26
Backpacking on the River to River Trail in southern Illinois with my sister, Sarah, and my niece, Alex, while preparing for my 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike.We started at Garden of the Gods, hiked to High Knob, then camped there the first night. On day 2, we continued on the R2R trail for 4 miles... |
 | The All-New Fiery Gizzard Trail with Jaxx Drinkwater and friends
25. 10. 2017 18:48:55
In this video, I hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail in southeastern Tennessee with Jaxx Drinkwater and others. The five of us took the Dog Hole detour plus a side trip to Raven Point. My focus on the hike (and in the video) was on the new areas of trail that have just recently been opened. ... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 4 - 1,500 MILES
3. 11. 2017 14:29:19
In this video, I discuss the 1,500 miles of backpacking videos I've made in the past 2+ years, while doing a 20-mile shakedown hike for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018.Here are the videos I talk about, with links:... |
 | CAMERA GEAR Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 5
10. 11. 2017 04:08:50
A list of the the camera gear I'll be using to make videos on my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018. Plus a description of the video-related apps on my iPhone 6S and a brief explanation of my editing process with LumaFusion for the iPhone.... |
 | SLASHING PACK WEIGHT Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 6
15. 11. 2017 15:44:49
Supposedly, I'm a lightweight (trending toward ultralight) backpacker. But my pack weight usually isn't less than 17 pounds. Finally, after a lot of work, I've cut another six pounds. Hallelujah! ... |
 | TRAINING (in the Smokies) Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 7
30. 11. 2017 00:29:52
Training for my backpacking thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail: my current fitness routine. Filmed while backpacking in the Smoky Mountains in late November, 2017, on the Baxter Creek Trail, the Swallow Fork Trail, the Big Creek Trail, and Campsite 36. With views from the fire tower atop Mt. Sterlin... |
 | Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 8 - NO TREKKING POLES
5. 12. 2017 15:04:25
I've been thinking about trekking poles. During a hike with friends on the Honey Creek Loop Trail in Big South Fork, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of trekking poles. Plus, why I plan to start my Appalachian Trail thru-hike without them . . .... |
 | THE GEAR VIDEO Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 9
14. 12. 2017 02:49:15
This is my final (I hope) A.T. ultralight backpacking gear list for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail beginning in late April, 2018. The baseweight is 11.3 pounds. You could also call it a 'lightweight' backpacking gear set-up, rather than ultralight, since it's slightly over the 10-pound weight cut... |
 | Tour of the Best Sights - Urban Hiking in Buenos Aires
1. 01. 2018 21:35:09
Happy New Year from Buenos Aires, where its a hot summer! As I prepare for my Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike later this year, Im doing a lot of walking and running. Today I took a long walk through the streets of Buenos Aires and took some video of what I saw. ... |
 | FEARS (hiking in South America) Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike 2018 Prep 10
7. 01. 2018 16:01:12
A hike into the Andes mountains in Patagonia near Ushuaia, Argentina. Specifically, I hiked the Medio Mountain Trail (el Sendero al Cerro de Medio).I also discussed the fears Im facing in preparing to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in April, 2018.... |
 | A Boat Trip in Patagonia to View Penguins on the Beagle Channel near Ushuaia
11. 01. 2018 23:07:29
On a boat from Ushuaia, we traveled east on the Beagle Channel and eventually landed at Martillo Island, where we saw Magellenic and Gentoo Penguins. Along the way, we switched to a smaller boat at Estancia Harberton, the oldest farm in Terria del Feugo.... |
 | 6 Reasons Why They Might Be Good for Something - What Good Are UltraLight Backpackers
9. 02. 2018 00:14:20
If Facebook is any indication, ultralight backpackers get no respect. Are the criticisms justified? Or should ultralight backpackers be tarred and feathered and driven from the trail? In this video, I give my own answers to these questions. Plus: 6 reasons why ultralight backpackers might be of val... |
 | 5 Favorite Gear ItemsSmoky Mountains 3-day Hike in the Elkmont Region
26. 02. 2018 15:49:31
In this video, I discuss some favorite items of backpacking gear during a 3-day hike I did with others in the Elkmont region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The outing was in late February, 2018. Campsites 20 and 21.... |