Channel Title: David Gray Channel Description: I am an accidental 'story teller'. Mostly sharing backpacking journeys that I have experienced over time, but also planning to venture 'beyond' to other genres as time moves on. My love for backpacking goes back many more years than the time I have actually spent on-trail, but I hope to hike these trails and share these 'adventures' for many years to come. The 'feel' I attempt to capture in all of my videos (so far!) has been to make the viewer feel like they are 'along for the ride' with me on the various trips, and with that approach I feel that my videos are somewhat unique compared to the many other hiking/backpacking/camping videos that you will find on YouTube. I don't publish many videos compared to others but I can assure you that whatever I do publish is the best that I can put together. <video> Deam Wilderness (Indiana) Backpacking - May 2024 Description: The second trip of the 2024 season took me back to the Charles Deam Wilderness southeast of Bloomington, Indiana. The original plan for this trip had been to do a hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a number of factors made a return trip to Gatlinburg not feasible. Fortunately, Christian had returned to Indiana to join us on a Florida spring break trip so he was able to join me for the short overnighter in Deam. Also joining for the hike were our two dogs - chocolate lab Bailey, who has been on many hikes previously, and trail 'newby' (and family dog newby) Millie, a rescued 4-month old puppy terrier-black lab mix. (I talk more about Millie's story in the intro to the video at the beginning) I've done many previous hikes in the Deam Wilderness going back to my first backpacking trip in 2010. Numerous Peninsula Trail hikes plus a 2021 hike to the same Tower Ridge/Sycamore Trail area of the Deam where this 2024 would take place. My plan was simple - get out for a night in the woods around the campfire with Christian and the dogs, blow the dust of the gear in preparation for my upcoming 2024 hikes, and see how Millie would respond to her first backpacking trip. Hiking in late May in Indiana is a bit of a 'long green tunnel' experience, without the great views you would find in the mountains or even on the AT. So this trip was all about simply a 'therapeutic' night in the woods, providing information for anyone that wishes to hike in that area of the Deam Wilderness (specifically campsite #,4 on the Sycamore Trail Loop), and perhaps provide a vicarious experience to those unable to experience a night out themselves in the 'Deep-Woods Off'-type Indiana forest-'jungle'. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same immersive style, though shorter than typical at only 20 minutes in length and without a slideshow at the end. My goal is to make the viewer feel as if they were along on the hike with us. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3dHJvni Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Three Lakes Trail (Indiana) "Backpacking" - June 2017 Description: View and purchase all my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Check out my website at davidgraymedia.com (Book-length trip reports of most of my 'big' hikes, stories, reviews of my favorite places I've stayed and eaten, and gear reviews. There are many unlisted Youtube videos embedded within the articles). This video covers a 'day hike', training hike that I did on the Three Lakes Trail in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Martinsville, Indiana. The hike was actually done over two days. I call it a 'backpacking' trip because I did carry my full backpack for the entire hike, though backcountry camping is not allowed on the Three Lakes Trail I originally planned to publish this hike as part of a 'Hiking Indiana' series I planned to do which would cover many of the great non-backpacking trails that Indiana has to offer. In the end I never completed any more videos in that series, and didn't end up publishing the Three Lakes video. But I do think it's an interesting video because I did a ton of 'walk through' shots that makes it almost feel like there was a separate film crew along with me in spots (there wasn't!). Also, I used a wireless microphone for many shots which adds some 'color' as well. Hiking in Indiana is never going to compare with hikes in the mountains out west, but for anyone interested in hiking the Three Lakes Trail, or for anyone interested in 'tagging along' with me, I think you'll find it an entertaining video. And it was also a hike with both my Labs, Jaden and Bailey, so that's always fun! Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Glacier National Park (Montana) Backpacking - July 2022 Description: #glaciernationalpark #glacier #davidgray View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ For my 5th trip of the 2022 season, I returned to majestic Glacier National Park to do a hike in the Belly River area with Carl, Justin, and Travis. This was my fourth backpacking trip in Glacier and the earliest time of the year that I had ever hiked there. It turns out that 2022 was a heavy snow year for Glacier, and the Park had a 'barely open' feel to it. The Going to the Sun Road was still closed, as was the Ptarmigan Tunnel. Many campsites and passes were effectively closed (in 'winter conditions') due to lingering deep snow. Fortunately, the Belly River area in the northeast corner of Glacier was one of the areas of Glacier that was 'open for business'. Aside from snow in the Poia Lake campground which closed one of the four campsites, the only snow 'sketchiness' we encountered was on the climb to Red Gap Pass. Thanks to Travis's efforts we were able to secure reservations at both the Lake McDonald Lodge and the Many Glacier Hotel. This was my first experience staying in iconic National Park lodges but I'm certainly hopeful it won't be the last. Those two special nights will be etched in my memory every bit as much as the hiking. We started the hike at the Poia Lake Trailhead, about a mile east of the Many Glacier Hotel. The original plan was to do a 4-day 30-mile hike with stays at Poia Lake, Elizabeth Lake, and Glenn Lake, but it ended up being a 3-day hike - bypassing the night at Glenn Lake (as well as the 10-mile out-and-back additional hiking away from our main route). You won't see it in the video but we ended up spending that extra night at the Many Glacier Hotel, a special evening that capped off the trip perfectly. I don't know that I would recommend planning a hike in Glacier any time before mid to late July, but we had no choice in timing since early July is the latest Travis can plan trips due to his job in the NFL. It may have had an 'early season' feel to it, but Glacier is a magical place whenever you get the opportunity to experience it. I've tried to get a permit to do a hike in Glacier every year since my last trip there in 2018, but my luck with permit lotteries is abysmal. I'll keep trying and my hope is that there are many more Glacier hikes in my future. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Peninsula Trail (Indiana) Backpacking - June 2022 Description: View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Check out my website: davidgraymedia.com Christian, Bailey, Jaden, and I took advantage of Christian being home for the Indianapolis 500 to squeeze in an overnight backpacking trip on the Peninsula Trail in the Deam Wilderness of Indiana. And that's right... my old trail partner Jaden was able to join us, which made it an extra special night in the woods. In October 2021, I made a trip with Jaden on the Tecumseh Trail, and at that time, I was pretty confident it would be Jaden's last backpacking trip. But he still handles our daily 3-mile walks reasonably well, so I was convinced he could handle a Peninsula Trail hike. And I'm happy to say that he did very well. It wouldn't surprise me if he could get out on another trip with me soon. The Peninsula Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back hike to the shore of Lake Monroe, southeast of Bloomington, Indiana. The Indiana weather in early June can give you anything from cold and rainy to 95-deg and humid. We were fortunate to hit a window of ideal weather - clear, 75 degF, and low humidity. The highlight of any Peninsula Trail hike is watching the sunset while enjoying the campfire in your camp - we were treated to a magnificent sunset and a perfect evening with the dogs around the fire. A Peninsula Trail hike is generally pretty 'tame' compared to a hike in the Winds, Glacier, or Colorado, but this hike did give us a couple moments of 'excitement' (I won't spoil the 'surprise' here!). Plus, I brought the drone along to capture a few aerial views along the lakeshore. Overall, it was a nice, unexpected night in the woods with Christian and the dogs. For those who have watched my other videos, this one is done in the same style - 30 minutes in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride,' and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Land Between the Lakes (Tennessee) Overlanding - January 2024 Description: Check out my website for articles I've written about plus links to all my social media sites: davidgraymedia.com View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ #overlanding #bronco #landbetweenthelakes The 2024 season got off to an early start, in contrast to what was a down year in 2023. With only two trips in 2023 - a May Smokies hike and a July Yellowstone hike - I was eager to get 2024 off to an early start. The opportunity came in January 2024 when Jeremy (YouTube channel 'All Things Outdoors' - https://www.youtube.com/@All_Things_Out_Doors) invited me to tag along on a large group overlanding trip to Land Between the Lakes. The trip was a repeat of my first overlanding trip with Jeremy to LBL in April 2022. We had no set plans, other than to meet the group on the first night at the large dispersed camping location on Clay Bay. In all, there would be 16 people and 8 vehicles ranging from Jeremy's beast of a Ford Bronco (with 38" tires) to a 1950's era authentic Willys Jeep, and every form of off-road vehicle in-between. We travelled as a pack and somehow managed to get all the vehicles through some tight, gnarly terrain, downed trees, and deep mud pits - all without injury, towing or damage to any of the vehicles. The weather was nearly the exact opposite of our first LBL trip in 2022. On that trip we had sunshine, 80-degF temperatures, and relatively dry trails to 'play' on. This trip we had constant rain the entire drive down, the entire first night in camp, and an icy frigid rain was with us the entire last day. Fortunately, in between, on the one day the overlanding took place, was mainly rain free. But the LBL trails were generally a mess and many trails in the area were closed due to flooding. With a heavy, all-day rain falling on day #3 we decided to cut the trip one day short rather than press our luck. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - 40 minutes long (including slideshow), intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy a five minutes of just pictures and music. Check out the YouTube channels for the other YouTubers on the trip: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllThingsOutDoors16 (Jeremy - All Things Outdoors) https://www.youtube.com/c/Thathikingguy (Chris - That Hiking Guy) https://www.youtube.com/@JeremiahStringer (Jeremiah Stringer) https://www.youtube.com/@BackpackingWithJason (Backpacking with Jason) https://www.youtube.com/@lstmate (I'm Wandering Not Lost) https://www.youtube.com/@TrailMedic911 (Trail Medic) https://www.youtube.com/@CarlsonAdventures (Carlson Adventures) https://www.youtube.com/@BrianWest58 (Zone 58 Adventures) Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3dHJvni Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Colorado Overlanding - Ouray, Telluride, Silverton - July 2022 Description: #bronco #overlanding #davidgray View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Colorado was the destination for the 6th trip of the 2022 season, and specifically the Ouray, Telluride, Silverton area in southwest Colorado. There was no backpacking on this trip - overlanding/offroading was the adventure this time. I joined up with Jeremy (YouTube channel @All Things Out Doors) and his amazingly capable Ford Bronco to do a bunch of the best offroad 'trails' in the area - Corkscrew Gulch, Mineral Creek, Poughkeepsie Gulch, Imogene Pass, Black Bear Pass, and Engineer Pass. This video turned out to be a collaboration with Jeremy, and I want to thank him for allowing me to use many of the video clips he created with his GoPros. It's not easy to capture video while overlanding, especially when you're driving, and this video wouldn't have been complete without Jeremy's video. Jeremy has created a two-part video of our trip - please check it out at @All Things Out Doors. The trip ended up being 5-days/4-nights, and we spent about 30 hours in the Bronco on the offroad trails in the Ouray area. Even though the physical exertion isn't nearly as extreme as a backpacking trip in the mountains, it is surprisingly exhausting. We were both pretty spent by the time we found our way back to camp each night. There are many enjoyable aspects to overlanding but one of the things I realized on this trip was the amount of incredible Colorado backcountry you can explore. The scenery we stumbled upon was breathtaking, and we ended up summitting four different mountain passes (five if you count the two trips over Hurrican Pass) - it would have been impossible to cover all that ground on foot in the five days we had. The one downside to the trip was the weather - it was awful! It rained a good chunk of every single day. Fortunately, the mornings were generally decent, and we got an early start each day. The rainy weather didn't prevent us from doing any of the trails that we had planned to do. The weather 'misery meter' peaked at the end of the trip during our planned stay at Alta Lakes - we ended up bailing to a hotel in Silverton that night. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Colorado Overlanding - Montezuma, St. Elmo, Silverton - July 2024 Description: #bronco #overlanding #davidgray View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Visit my website at: davidgraymedia.com A return to Colorado for some off-roading fun was the destination for the 4th trip of the 2024 season. Jeremy - YouTube channel @All_Things_Out_Doors- invited me to join him for a sequel overlanding adventure to our 2022 Colorado trip in his highly-capable Ford Bronco. I thought we had done all the off-roading one could do in Colorado on that trip, but that was certainly not the case. In 2022 we hit most of the 'signature' trails in Colorado - on this trip we did the rest! The highlights included Red Cone Peak, Tincup Pass, Cinnamon Pass, Stony Pass, Clear Lake, and a redemption visit to 'The Wall' on Poughkeepsie Gulch. This video again turned out to be a collaboration with Jeremy, and I want to thank him for allowing me to use many of the video clips he created with his DJI Mini-2 drone. It's not easy to capture video while overlanding, especially when you're driving, and our videos wouldn't have been possible for either Jeremy or I without sharing our clips. Jeremy has also created a video of our trip - please check it out at on YouTube @All_Things_Out_Doors. The trip ended up being 7-days/6-nights, and we spent about 30 hours in the Bronco on offroad trails all over Colorado, from the Buena Vista area to Silverton. Even though the physical exertion isn't nearly as extreme as a backpacking trip in the mountains, off-roading is surprisingly exhausting. We were both pretty spent by the time we found our way back to camp each night. Unlike our 2022 trip, where rain was our companion the majority of the time, the weather on this trip was nearly perfect. After a rain and hail storm our first night of camping, every day was blue skies and sunshine. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - a bit over an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> #TBT - Knobstone Trail (Indiana) Backpacking - March 2011 - Re-Edit Description: View and purchase all my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Check out my website at davidgraymedia.com (Book-length trip reports of most of my 'big' hikes, stories, reviews of my favorite places I've stayed and eaten, and gear reviews. There are many unlisted Youtube videos embedded within the articles). Continuing with my 'throwback time' series of re-edited older videos. This is a fresh look at my first significant Midwest hike, the Knobstone Trail in southern Indiana. I did this hike in March 2011, with my dog, Jaden. The Knobstone Trail starts about 10 miles northwest of Louisville, Kentucky, and heads north-northwest for 46 miles through Clark State Forest and Jackson-Washington State Forest. My original plan was to do the hike in four days but I ended shortening it to three days - ouch! The second day was 19 miles with some of the most difficult terrain in Indiana. This video is a great example of our early 'learning' trips, in which there was every bit as much fun and excitement as actual backpacking knowledge (perhaps more!). I really enjoy watching these early trips because at this point we had never experienced any 'lessons' that teach you that things can actually go wrong on backpacking trips! The learning was coming at us in 'firehose' fashion at that point, and that knowledge paid off in a big way in all of our later trips. This trip was a long time ago. Jaden was five years old (now 17 and nearing the end of his 'hike' in life) and I was twelve years younger and a complete backpacking 'newb.' Little did I know at the time of this hike what incredible backcountry adventures would be in my future. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Dolly Sods (West Virginia) Backpacking - May 2022 Description: View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Bailey and I got together with Travis to do the third hike of the 2022 season in the Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia. Dolly Sods is Travis's 'home turf' as he grew up in West Virginia and has hiked there many times. It's also a special place for me because it is where I met Travis for the first time when we did a hike there in 2017. Sadly, I decided to leave my old trail companion, Jaden, at home for this one. Jaden can still handle our daily three-mile hikes, but I knew this one would be a bit too much for him. I wasn't sure how Bailey would handle being separated from Jaden for the hike - it was a bit of an 'experiment' - and, frankly, Bailey didn't handle it well. She was 'off' from the time I put her in the car to leave until we arrived back home. It seemed like her heart wasn't in it this time, which is very unusual for a dog that lives to be on the trails with me. The plan for the hike was to start at the Bear Rocks trailhead and do about 20 miles in 3-days /2-nights. We wanted to stay at different campsites than the ones we used in 2017. Travis knew of a 'primo' campsite on a branch of Red Creek upstream from the popular 'Fork' area - that would be our destination for night 1. For our second night camp, we planned to stay at Lion's Head or perhaps down the hill from Lion's Head (near water, and day hike up to Lion's Head). Weather-wise, it looked like it was going to be hot. The forecast for Davis, WV (the nearest town to where we would be hiking) was for temperatures in the 90s - not ideal, especially for the dogs. Fortunately, with the higher elevation at the Sods and a constant breeze blowing, the temperatures never got that warm, and hiking conditions were pretty good. For those who have watched my other videos, this one is done in the same style - a bit under an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride,' and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Land Between the Lakes (Tennessee) Overlanding - April 2022 Description: View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ #overlanding #bronco #landbetweenthelakes I'm expanding my 'horizons'... In 2021 I took on a canoe trip, and now I've done an overlanding trip. For the 2nd trip of the 2022 season I got together with Jeremy (Youtube channel 'All Things Outdoors') and Chris (Youtube channel 'That Hiking Guy') to do an overlanding trip in the backcountry of Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area in Tennessee. Long ago we rented jeeps while we were on a family camping vacation near Silverton, Colorado. On that trip we did the famous Alpine Loop 4-wheel-drive trail as well as another above treeline drive up to Ice Lake. I loved it! Since then I have always wanted to get out and do something similar, and the opportunity presented itself when Jeremy invited me along on the LBL trip. Overlanding is basically backcountry exploration via some sort of vehicle capable of driving on some really gnarly roads, and, in fact, the gnarlier the better! Not only do you get a backcountry experience similar to backpacking, but you also get to do it without torching your legs and body. On top of that having a vehicle enables many of the 'luxuries' that are impossible on a backpacking trip - 'real' food for every meal, comfy camp chairs, ice cold beer, unlimited water, and numerous other amenities. Overlanding is something that you get adjusted to VERY quickly! :-) On this trip we had no set plans, other than to meet Chris on the first night at a nice backcountry campsite he had stay at previously on Clay Bay. After that the agenda was wide open. For the next couple days we explored all day, with a mixture of as many nasty roads as we could find sprinkled with some very enjoyable touristy type stops. If we saw something we were interested in, we checked it out. There was no set agenda, no timetable, and no deadlines. It was really nice! The weather turned out to be absolutely perfect for the entire trip. It rained on the drive down, and it rained on the drive home, but the whole time we were in Land Between the Lakes it was sunny, blue skies, with temperatures in the low 80's. It would have been a little toasty for a backpacking trip, but with little walking required, no packs, and air conditioning in the Bronco it was actually quite pleasant. This was my first overlanding trip, but I really (really!) hope it's not my last. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - a bit under an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Check out the YouTube channels for Jeremy and Chris: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllThingsOutDoors16 (Jeremy - All Things Outdoors) https://www.youtube.com/c/Thathikingguy (Chris - That Hiking Guy) Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3dHJvni Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Black Bear Pass Overlanding (Colorado) #bronco #blackbearpass #shorts Description: A quick 'trailer'-type video (a.k.a. YouTube shorts) of the Black Bear Pass section of our recent overlanding trip in Colorado. Full length 'normal' YouTube video coming soon, probably late August 2022. I'll create some more 'shorts' videos of the various trails were completed on the trip. My first venture into the world of 'shorts' - fun! </video> <video> Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming) Backpacking - June 2023 Description: #yellowstone #yellowstonenationalpark #nationalpark View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Visit my website at davidgraymedia.com. There you'll find book-length trip reports of most of my trips as well as gear reviews, trail stories, and travel information on memorable lodging, restaurants, and attractions I've experienced. In late June 2023 I continued the hiking season with (only) my second hike, but it was to a special destination - Yellowstone National Park. I joined up with my son, Christian, and Travis to do a long-anticipated hike in the Black Canyon area of Yellowstone along the Wyoming-Montana state line. After two wonderful pre-hike 'staging' nights at the Absaroka Mountain Lodge near Cody, Wyoming, and a repeat visit to the magnificent Madison (car) campground inside Yellowstone NP, we did a 3-day, 20-mile Black Canyon hike starting at the Hellroaring Canyon trailhead. It wasn't what I expected going in. I had images of a Grand Canyon-type hike and instead the hiking was primarily across wide-open, hot, exposed, bone-dry open scrub land. It had a magnificent unique beauty to it, but not what any of us expected. Yellowstone doesn’t have the type of spectacular mountain views that you find in Glacier, Colorado, the Winds, or the Sierra, but it has a unique ‘wild’ feel. We didn’t end up running into any ‘large animals’, but there was never a moment on this hike you weren't keenly aware we were no longer on the top of the ‘food chain.' The 'High Bear Activity' signs and non-stop bones from past kills left no doubt we were in active grizzly country. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Peninsula Trail (Indiana) Backpacking - September 2022 Description: View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Check out my website: davidgraymedia.com Christian, Bailey, Jaden, and I took advantage of Christian being home for a fall visit to Indiana to squeeze in an overnight backpacking trip on the Peninsula Trail in the Deam Wilderness of Indiana. And that's right... my old trail partner Jaden was able to join us, which made it an extra special night in the woods. Jaden is now 16 years old (and 'change') so a bonus hike with him was beyond my wildest expectations. I made a trip with Jaden on the Tecumseh Trail in October 2021 and another on the Peninsula Trail in June 2022. For both of those hikes I was sadly expecting they would be Jaden's last backpacking trip. But he handled both those hikes fine, and he still handles our daily walks well. So once again I was confident he could handle another Peninsula Trail hike. He has certainly slowed down a bit, but overall, he did well. I'm getting the impression Jaden doesn't want his hiking career to be over! The Peninsula Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back hike to the shore of Lake Monroe, southeast of Bloomington, Indiana. The Indiana weather in late September can give you anything from cold and rainy to 90-deg and humid. We were fortunate to hit a window of ideal weather - clear, 70 degF, and low humidity. The highlight of any Peninsula Trail hike is watching the sunset while enjoying the campfire in your camp. We were treated to a magnificent sunset and a perfect evening with the dogs around the fire. Overall, it was a wonderful, unexpected night in the woods with Christian and the dogs. For those who have watched my other videos, this one is done in the same style - 25 minutes in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride,' and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Great Smoky Mountains National Park Backpacking (TN) - May 2023 Description: View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ Immerse yourself in my written words on my website at davidgraymedia.com. There you'll find book-length trip reports of most of my trips as well as gear reviews, trail stories, and travel information on memorable lodging, restaurants, and attractions I've experienced. The 2023 hiking season got off to a very late start, the latest I've ever done a first hike since I started backpacking. Like 2022 I started the year with a hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Unfortunately, Travis couldn't join us for this hike, but Carl was able to make it as well as Christian, who was home from Colorado. This trip was another in the western section of Great Smoky Mountains NP. Our intent was to experience the many streams, creeks, and waterfalls in that area of the Park, as well as immerse ourselves in the unique 'primordial' forests you find in the backcountry of the Smokies. Like our 2022 hike we started and ended at the Elkmont Campground. The hike was entirely along the Little River on the Little River Trail with nights in campsites 21 and 24. It was the lowest mileage backpacking trip I've ever done - 3-days, 2-night, and just over 10 miles with some additional day hiking. The miles were low but the smiles were plentiful! As always the Park was gorgeous, the campsites and campfires were wonderful, and the ever-present sound of mountain streams soothed the soul. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - a bit under an hour in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video> <video> Sawtooth Wilderness (Idaho) Backpacking - July 2024 Description: #sawtoothmountains #stanleyidaho #sawoothnationalforest Visit my website at davidgraymedia.com View and purchase my photos at: https://davidcgray.smugmug.com/ There you'll find book-length trip reports of most of my trips as well as gear reviews, trail stories, and travel information on memorable lodging, restaurants, and attractions I've experienced. A backpacking trip to the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho had been on my destination 'bucket list' since I started backpacking in 2010. The opportunity to do an Idaho hike came up in May 2024 when Travis suggested it as an alternative to the Wind River Range hike we had originally been contemplating. Keeping with our tradition, we combined the hike with two wonderful 'tourist-mode' days before the backpacking. Our first night was in the 'Bunkhouse' at the Majestic Mountain Ranch in Idaho City. I had images of a cramped, shared space sleeping in a too-short bunk bed with throngs of other hikers. No, not at all! The Bunkhouse was a huge, luxurious space that we had to ourselves. The second night was spent at the Redfish Riverside Inn in the small, vibrant town of Stanley, Idaho. Complementing our Stanley experience was magical time spent at the Redfish Lake Lodge a few miles south of Stanley. Our plan for the hike was to do the super-popular 25-mile Alice Lake-Toxaway Lake Loop starting out of the Tin Cup Trailhead. Campsite availability (actually, lack of availability) was a major concern. But we caught a break and ended up at what was likely the best campsite on the entire loop. The mountain views in all directions were epic. With air temperatures above 100 degrees, and with worries about being able to find a decent campsite at Toxaway Lake, we changed our plans and decided to simply stay put in our 5-star site at Alice. For those who have watched my other videos this one is done in the same style - 45-minutes in length, intended to bring the audience along for the 'ride', and with a still picture slide show with music at the end. If you just have a few minutes skip to the end and enjoy the pictures. Equipment / Gear List: Still and Video Camera: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3Q3Gsco Lens: Nikkor 20mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/3znpOP7 Lens: Nikkor 24mm f1.8 Z-mount lens https://amzn.to/2QZqNOo Tripod: Sirui T-025X carbon fiber tripod https://amzn.to/3bH3Rvg Camera shoulder clip: Peak Designs Capture clip system https://amzn.to/2wRdusp Video Editing Software: Vegas Pro 16 https://amzn.to/2X5dKyu Pack: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L Tent: Zpacks Triplex Sleeping Bag: Zpacks 20degF Sleeping Bag Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir X-Therm https://amzn.to/2yjrUlj Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite https://amzn.to/39zju6v Pillow: Exped Air Pillow UL https://amzn.to/2WYE5hZ Stove: JetBoil Flash https://amzn.to/3azKRi7 Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2 https://amzn.to/3dPtOL5 Pot: MSR Titan titanium 0.9L kettle https://amzn.to/3bF1RDB Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot https://amzn.to/2R0JvoW Buff: Merino wool Buff https://amzn.to/3dCYHSC Recharging Battery: Anker 3500mAH ‘lipstick’ charger https://amzn.to/2URI7G3 Camp Chair: Helonix Chair Zero https://amzn.to/2xzbwgh Camp Shoes: Xero Shoes Z-Trek https://amzn.to/3bA3X7I Wet Wipes: Survivorware Wet Wipes https://amzn.to/2JwbQ2e </video>

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I am an accidental 'story teller'. Mostly sharing backpacking journeys that I have experienced over time, but also planning to venture 'beyond' to other genres as time moves on. My love for backpacking goes back many more years than the time I have actually spent on-trail, but I hope to hike these trails and share these 'adventures' for many years to come. The 'feel' I attempt to capture in all of my videos (so far!) has been to make the viewer feel like they are 'along for the ride' with me on the various trips, and with that approach I feel that my videos are somewhat unique compared to the many other hiking/backpacking/camping videos that you will find on YouTube. I don't publish many videos compared to others but I can assure you that whatever I do publish is the best that I can put together.

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