 | Should You Be Nervous About Your Thru-hike
28. 01. 2018 14:00:02
This time of year as thru-hikers are gearing up for their upcoming hike, 'Is it normal to be nervous before my thru-hike?' is one of the questions I get asked most. So I made a video about it! I want to say to ALL the 2018 thru-hikers, no matter what trail, good luck, you can do it, and be ready t... |
 | How to Access Each PCT Terminus For Your Thru-hike
31. 01. 2018 14:00:02
Links for Info Mentioned:-Scout & Frodos Website: http://sandiegopct.com-Entry to Canada Permit (w/info about dogs): https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/canada-pct-entry-permit/-More Info from PCTA on Terminus Access: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/pct-transpo... |
 | My Budget Backpacking Gear List (Plus Tips to Save More Weight And Money)
13. 05. 2020 23:03:57
*Watch the Post-hike Review of this Gear Here: https://youtu.be/c1lzPuyX7bM00:00 Hey yall00:56 Tent (NatureHike Vik 1)03:41 Backpack (3fUL Gear Water Resistant Pack)07:35 Sleeping Bag (AegisMax UL Goose Down)... |
 | Big 3 Giveaway (Closed)
15. 05. 2020 14:00:27
**CONGRATS to Yilda Del Rosario for winning the giveaway! Thank you all for being subscribers! Every 20,000 new subscribers I give some gear away as a small way of showing my appreciation for your support. If you want to win just make sure you're a subscriber and leave a comment below so we know yo... |
 | Why I Switched From Salomon To Altra Trail Runners
21. 02. 2018 14:00:00
I've been asked 'what's the best trail runner?' and I really can't know that because different shoes work differently for different feet, and I haven't even worn most of them. But at this point I'm only wearing Altra Lone Peaks for backpacking, and in this video I'll tell you why! ... |
 | Microspikes or Crampons for the PCT
26. 02. 2018 14:00:00
Before hiking the PCT I hardly had any experience hiking in the snow. So for anyone hiking the PCT this year, here is some of the research I did before my hike, what I chose to do for my hike, and how it worked out. I also asked some of my fellow hikers' their experience just to provide a little mor... |
 | Hiker Terms Part 2
7. 03. 2018 14:00:00
If you've ever been watching a backpacking video and heard a strange word that didn't make any sense to you, hopefully either my first video (https://youtu.be/9CgZf19_AHU) or this one will help you understand a little better. Thanks for watching!... |
 | How I Packed My Pack On The PCT
11. 03. 2018 13:00:01
There are several things to consider when organizing your pack for a long backpacking trip including how to distribute the weight, how to maximize your space, and how to keep it convenient. There's no one right way to do it, but I show you in this video what worked best for me!... |
 | My Poncho Tarp and Bivy Setup
4. 06. 2020 00:00:11
01:21 Poncho Tarp (Mountain Laurel Designs Pro Rain Poncho) 01:36 Material 02:02 Dimensions and Material Weight 02:32 Optional Features04:19 Price and Total Weight... |
 | What To Do If You Get Lost Backpacking
10. 06. 2020 22:32:31
00:38 Prevention 01:10 The Ten Essentials of Hiking 02:23 Avoid Hiking In Bad Weather02:58 Precautions 03:07 Keep 2 People In The Loop 04:06 Study The Map... |
 | Bear Canisters For The PCT
28. 03. 2018 14:00:02
Before I began my PCT thru-hike, I didn't know much at all about bear canisters. I'm hoping this video will help cover some of the information needed for making decisions regarding bear cans on the PCT for those who may have similar questions.... |
 | The Pacific Crest Trail in Two Minutes
1. 04. 2018 14:00:03
The PCT spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and traverses California, Oregon, and Washington. I thought it would be cool to show the changes in terrain of that journey in a faster pace than the 6 months it took me. This is also a preview to a longer video that tells the whole story (coming soon!... |
 | CDT 2018 Gear Picks
18. 04. 2018 14:00:07
I'm about to start the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and here's what I'm taking!CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfPCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7... |
 | CDT 2018 Preview
22. 04. 2018 21:00:02
I'm on the CDT! We're releasing a new episode every Wednesday at 6:00pm Eastern Time! I hope you enjoy this little preview, and thank you so much for following along :)CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |
 | Tips For Hiking And Backpacking With Kids
1. 07. 2020 22:30:42
00:14 - 01:09 Background and Resources01:10 - 01:53 Snacks01:54 - 02:40 Start with Shorter Distances02:41 - 03:13 Plan For Good Weather03:14 - 03:51 Have a Distinct Destination 03:52 - 05:06 Make Camp Fun... |
 | THE WAY Movie Breakdown From Two People Who’ve Walked The Camino
9. 07. 2020 01:25:57
Still waiting to get back out hiking, so I decided to go ahead and watch The Way. I walked the Camino with my sister, Montana, last year and this might just be the most accurate 'thru-hiking' movie there is. ... |
 | TILL THE COWS COME HOME - 2
3. 05. 2018 00:00:02
CDT 2018: Lordsburg, New Mexico. Dixie celebrates a birthday on trail and saves a life.CDT Gear List - https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Equipment Used - https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE - 3
10. 05. 2018 00:00:08
CDT 2018: Silver City, New Mexico. The desert starts to get a little less desert-y as Dixie makes her own alternate footpath to Silver City, NM.CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |
 | JUST AROUND THE RIVERBEND - 5
24. 05. 2018 00:00:05
CDT 2018: Gila Middle Fork. Dixie crosses the Gila River 200 times and reaches a personal milestone. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | BLEACH FOR BREAKFAST - 6
31. 05. 2018 00:00:01
CDT 2018: Pietown, New Mexico. In an instant, the trail goes from having too much water to almost none at all. An unexpected overnight freeze further complicates things for both Dixie and Aaron as they try to make their way to Pietown, New Mexico. ... |
 | Mountain Lion Encounter While Backpacking
21. 07. 2020 19:00:03
Location: New Mexico Backcountry, 36.2458 -106.6841 Since I had to cut short a recent backpacking trip due to an emergency at home, I won't be able to produce a new video for this Wednesday. But I thought it'd be cool to post some of my favorite animal/nature encounters from my thru-hikes t... |
 | Stalked By Wild Deer On Pacific Crest Trail
22. 07. 2020 19:00:10
Location: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California. Pacific Crest Trail 41.1284 -122.0267After talking to this deer for a minute, I started hiking and later noticed it was running down the trail after me. Then it just kept following me. It's possible she was waiting for me to take a bathroom break... |
 | Contest Closed) - Backpack Giveaway
9. 06. 2018 16:00:01
**EDIT: Congrats to Joe Lopez, the winner of the pack give away!Enter to win here: https://gleam.io/IMQW7/homemade-wanderlust-pack-giveawayCDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |
 | A TRAIL - 8
14. 06. 2018 00:00:05
CDT 2018: Cuba, New Mexico. Dixie hikes the most breathtaking section of the CDT toward Cuba, NM as Perk hikes ahead and Aaron tries to catch up after a few sick days in Grants, NM. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |
 | THE SAN JUANS - 11
5. 07. 2018 00:00:00
CDT 2018: The San Juan Mountains. Dixie continues to recover as she tries to push through the San Juan Mountains in Southern Colorado.CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | THE MUMMY - 12
12. 07. 2018 00:00:02
CDT 2018: Creede, New Mexico. Dixie hikes alone as she crosses 1000 miles.CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7... |
 | Guided By Mountain Goats Up And Over Grays Peak (CDT, Colorado)
26. 07. 2020 15:00:17
Location: Grays Peak, Colorado. Continental Divide Trail.These cool mountain goats were grazing at Argentine Pass, east (Trail-south) of Grays Peak. Then a couple more guided me through a difficult part of the trail between Mt. Edwards and Grays Peak, then a little mountain goat family was hanging o... |
 | CDT, Northern Colorado) - Dragonfly Wings In Slow Motion Is The COOLEST
27. 07. 2020 17:03:22
Check Out @smartereveryday 's video on how dragonfly wings work! https://youtu.be/oxrLYv0QXa4I aim to get back to normal videos next week. Since I had to cut short a recent backpacking trip due to an emergency at home, I won't be able to produce a new video for this week. But I thought it'd be cool ... |
 | WILLIN' OR WISHIN' - 13
19. 07. 2018 00:00:03
CDT 2018: Lake Ann Pass, CO. Dixie hikes alone over the last snowy pass in Colorado. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | FUEL BY THE FOOT - 14
26. 07. 2018 00:00:03
CDT 2018: Hope Pass to Breckingridge, CO. After hiking alone for several days, Dixie finds the fuel to keep pushing on through the people she meets along the trail. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |
 | I THOUGHT THIS WAS OVER IN COLORADO - 17
16. 08. 2018 00:00:05
CDT 2018: Rawlins, WY. Dixie's first few days in Wyoming prove to be wildly unpredictable. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | GREAT DIVIDE BASIN - 18
23. 08. 2018 00:00:00
CDT 2018: Dixie hikes with several new people through one of the more brutal stretches of the CDT. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | Update On New Zealand, The Pinhoti, Gear Testing, And Some Personal Bad News
5. 08. 2020 14:00:24
00:00 Hey y'all00:14 Original Plan and Postponements 00:33 New Plan For Thru-hikes (Pinhoti, Te Araroa, Florida)01:58 Bad News About My Dog Hank03:38 Possible Shorter Backpacking Trips... |
 | More Backpacking Questions You Might Be Too Embarrassed To Ask
12. 08. 2020 23:02:41
00:00 Hey Y'all00:23 Do People Use A CPAP on Trail?02:14 How Do You Go About Doing Laundry On Trail?03:37 What Should Females Do With Used Sanitary Napkins?04:35 Do Many Women Go Solo Backpacking?... |
 | coyotes, Perk, future plans, gear changes, pushing miles, etc - CDT Q&A 5
10. 09. 2018 01:26:13
I can never say enough how much I appreciate all the support from the people on Patreon and all of you who watch my videos! I like to do video chats with my Patreon community and give them the most up-to-date updates from the trail, but since I think other people may have some of the same questions ... |
 | GRIZZLY BEAR COUNTRY - 21
13. 09. 2018 00:00:01
CDT 2018. Dubois, WY. Dixie begins to hike alone, deeper into grizzly bear country. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | IDAHO JINX - 23
27. 09. 2018 00:00:02
CDT 2018. Idaho. Things do not go as planned once Dixie crosses the border into Idaho. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | ONE STATE LEFT - 24
4. 10. 2018 00:00:01
CDT 2018. Montana. Dixie catches Perk, and they hike around fire closures as she makes her way through the final state of her Triple Crown. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | 4 Day Solo Backpacking Trip With Lightweight Low Budget Gear
27. 08. 2020 00:00:03
00:00 Hiking And Stuff06:07 Clothing And Socks Update09:08 Tent Update11:21 Footwear Update12:02 Pack Update13:37 First Impressions of the Budget Gear Overall**FULL GEAR LIST HERE: https://lighterpack.com/r/9fvp69... |
 | CLOSED) Free Backpacking Shelter (ZPacks Duplex or Triplex, Tarptent Stratospire Li)
30. 08. 2020 14:00:03
CONGRATS tor Christopher Wood, the winner of the shelter giveaway! I appreciate all who entered and those who continue to help build this community If you didnt win this time there will be more giveaways in the futurestay tuned!... |
 | MONTANA HAS STOLEN MY HEART - 26
18. 10. 2018 00:00:02
CDT 2018. Scapegoat Wilderness. Dixie and Perk check the Scapegoat Wilderness off the list and cross the border into the Bob Marshall. CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | MONTANA HAS STOLEN MY UNDERWEAR - 27
21. 10. 2018 21:04:19
CDT 2018. Bob Marshall Wilderness. Dixie pushes through one of the biggest, wildest wilderness areas in the country. Only Glacier National Park stands in the way between her and the Triple Crown.CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |
 | CDT Gear Review (Post-Trail)
2. 11. 2018 02:08:13
link for waterproof gloves: https://andrewskurka.com/2017/review-showa-281-gloves-temres/CDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0... |
 | Backpacking in Grizzly Bear Country
7. 11. 2018 14:25:16
Bear Spray I carried (aka My Bestie): https://amzn.to/2D95dRuCDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqfCamera Gear Used: https://lighterpack.com/r/9yjyd0PCT Gear Lists: Desert - https://lighterpack.com/r/f84ma7... |
 | Important Things To Consider For Finding The Best Backpacking Trip Location
16. 09. 2020 22:01:00
00:00 Hey y'all00:25 Weather (Including Geographic Seasonal Information)01:21 Permitting and Reservations02:43 The Views03:14 Do You Want Something New or Something Familiar?03:59 The Length of the Trail/Section... |
 | The Entire Camino In 10 Minutes
24. 09. 2020 02:30:01
I couldn't record a new video this week due to a family emergency, but we still wanted to try something different. Is this format something you would be interested in seeing more in the future? I know most subscribers aren't interested in the Camino, but it's kind of a cool challenge trying to tell ... |
 | Appalachian Trail vs PCT vs CDT) - Which Trail Should YOU Thru-hike First
22. 11. 2018 02:33:33
01:26 People09:14 Navigation14:00 Physical Challenge16:29 Wildlife18:39 Water20:43 Weather24:30 Fires26:37 Little Victories27:51 Views29:41 Fear of Heights31:15 Resupply ... |
 | making coffee on trail, staying in shape, future plans, meet and greet, etc - Q&A
25. 11. 2018 16:00:03
Hey y'all! Even though I'm finished with the CDT I still do live Q&As on Patreon as often as I can. We'll continue to upload an edited version of these Q&As every once in a while in case y'all have some of the same questions. I really hope this information helps you out! Visit https://patreon.com/ho... |
 | Choosing new gear, origins of 'homemade wanderlust', scariest moment, new T-shirts, books, etc - Q&A
9. 12. 2018 15:15:05
Full Q&A here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-q-2320942601:43 Getting dog ready for backpacking03:04 Calendar Triple Crown04:18 Any advice for increasing your chances in the PCT permitting process?... |
 | 3 Easy Ways to Hang Bear Bag
12. 12. 2018 23:30:01
01:32 Basic Bear Bag Hang02:44 PCT Style04:44 2-Trees MethodZpacks Bear Bag Kit: http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/bear_bag.shtmlCDT Gear List: https://lighterpack.com/r/fsmeqf... |