A Day in the Life Thru-Hiking with my Dog | Our daily routine on the Trail

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9 ай бұрын

Thru-hiking with a dog for several weeks or months at a time is an incredible adventure but also brings its own challenges and a big responsibility.
I hiked over 4000km with my rescue dog in the last two years and in this video I want to show you what a typical day for us looks like while out on the trail and things I do to make sure that we're both having a great time.
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Elli and Otto

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@njfuentesrespecter81 2 күн бұрын

Oh my, what a handsome pupper

@gerardgeometre1862 8 ай бұрын

My respect! A amazing and very structured daily routine! This proves that hiking is not just aimless running around, but rather a very carefully planned undertaking.😊

@user-fw1dv2jd2n 7 ай бұрын

I love how you take care of your dog.

@ellihikes 7 ай бұрын

😊🤗

@cathykennedy1788 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching thank you. The bond you and Otto have is beautiful. It made me smile when you and he shared the crisps. What adventures you have together!

@ellihikes 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, that really means a lot :) I'm very lucky to have Otto :)

@Bettybizzy 15 күн бұрын

intresting!!

@walle226 2 ай бұрын

Awesome and you guys are so beautiful ❤🎉

@johnhutchison2268 8 ай бұрын

Lovely clip Elli. You showed us so well the “freedom of the road” with Otto your mate. Thank you for sharing

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for following along :)

@joyrenenardozzi6226 2 ай бұрын

Nice video!! I have yet to backpack but will end up taking my dog with me. Some dogs should have an hour of rest after eating to prevent bloat. Doesn’t seem to be an issue with your dog but others should be aware. You could use reusable bags for his meals to reduce the amount waste produced.

@ellihikes 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, true about the rest for some dogs - good point! I actually reuse the bags. I keep them in my pack and use them to repackage food for Otto or use them as trash bags, poop bags etc….

@dodzer 3 ай бұрын

otto is a lucky boy! what an adventure!

@ellihikes 3 ай бұрын

😊🥰 thank you so much :)

@user-it8hi5tm3r 8 ай бұрын

That was brilliant! I'm so glad you posted this video. Now all I have to do is train my partner to be as 'good as gold' as Otto is. HaHa! The pair of you have such a marvelous partnership. I'm envious, inspired and in awe of you both. Both of you have my greatest respect.

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy that you liked the video - really appreciate you following along :)

@jessiejackson811 7 ай бұрын

Otto is so cute, what a lucky little dog!

@ellihikes 7 ай бұрын

He's really the best hiking buddy 😊

@karstenmeyer149 5 ай бұрын

Sehr schön 👍 Die Ruhepausen für einen Hund sind bei langen Trails so wichtig 👍

@ellihikes 5 ай бұрын

Dankeschön!! Ja, das stimmt total :)

@riqueroams 8 ай бұрын

Great video Elli and 12/10 for your organisational skills. I never feel like eating all that much when I’m out there and the putting up of the tent each day! I really admire your tenacity. I must have a slightly pathetic look on my face when putting up my tent, because most times people want to help 😂. You’ll remember that from Padstow 😂 But there again, I am in my 60s 😂. You have so much energy. I was tired out just going through your daily routine. Lol I just love seeing the relationship between you and Otto. You are such a kind soul. Keep up the great work, you’re a natural at these videos. X

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

I feel like I have to be when I'm hiking with Otto just to make sure he's comfortable :) Thank you so much for your support and encouragement! PS: Putting up the tent isn't the "problem" for me, because I know that I can rest afterwards... Taking it down in the morning is my least favorite thing :/ Hahaha

@robp3431 6 ай бұрын

Super-nice video Elli, so nice to be hiking with your 4-legged bestie ! I have a Ridgeback and Vizsla and we love hiking, but only day-trips so far. I love that you make your hike based upon what Otto can/will do, Grüße from Florida 🙂

@ellihikes 6 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for the kind words! Yes, hiking with a dog is the best thing ever. It's amazing to share these adventures :)

@alienzombie1819 9 ай бұрын

have to say this is one of my favourite video you have made to date, as always looking forward to your next adventure. 😊

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Aww, that's so great to hear as I put a ridiculous amount of hours into the video 😇😅 Thank you so much for supporting my work :)

@traceylasslett5514 8 ай бұрын

Love it! Your thru-hiker routine with a dog is like mine except we do a bear bag hang and cannot eat at our tent. I hike and live in the Northeastern USA. I live in Pocono mountain and Appalachian Mountains. I hike a lot in PA, NJ, Adirondacks NY and NH Whites. I love the comfort of the companionship with the dog. My day on trail dictates how the dog feels. Just loving your channel and Otto! Trail on🥾🐕

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for the kind words :) Hiking with a dog is really special, I love going on adventures with Otto :)

@traceylasslett5514 8 ай бұрын

@@ellihikes ❤️🥾🐕

@MarkmakinHD 3 ай бұрын

I love this so much. It was so mich joy to watch you guys. I used to hike a lot alone or sometimes with friends but 2 years ago a little shelter doggo joined me, called Eli. :) It's quite a different experience and watching you with Otto was so heartwarming!

@ellihikes 3 ай бұрын

😅😊😊 aww, that's very kind! Thank you so so much, really appreciate the kind words :)

@TAT660X 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant insight to your day 😎 Otto is such a cute dog ❤️

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much,I'm happy that you liked the video :)

@FrankenTravelers 8 ай бұрын

Wow Elli, what an action. Excellent.👍 Still excited that you did that. Otto is so sweet and was always by your side.🤗 TOP.👍

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

aww, thank you so much! That really means a lot :) I'm really lucky to have Otto as a hiking partner, that's definitely true :)

@ervinslens 9 ай бұрын

Gorgeous episode my friend, such a lovely dog! 🐶 🤗🤗

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

@captainplanet1576 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. It's honestly the same walking with a kid 😂. Great advice for people.

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, that's so true I guess :) It's all about adjusting to the other part, whether its kids or dogs :)

@captainplanet1576 8 ай бұрын

@@ellihikes your point about walking their walk resonated alot. You are just the sherpa

@user-bk4oy7jj9n 9 ай бұрын

Was für ein spannender Einblick in euren Tagesablauf 😃 Total interessant! Bitte mehr davon 😊

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Oh, wie lieb! Vielen Dank, das freut mich riesig :)

@klaudiaparulska232 5 ай бұрын

You're absolutely awesome! Thank you for making the video ❤

@ellihikes 5 ай бұрын

Ohh, that's so kind! Thank you so much :)

@henry9406 9 ай бұрын

Loved it Elli , you make it look so easy 😁 thanks again for sharing 💜👍🍻

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, really appreciate it :) Hahaha, I know it looks like that when it's all put together and when everything goes to plan... But it definitely is not always easy and I'm sometimes frustrated too of course :)

@henry9406 8 ай бұрын

@@ellihikes …. I do feel for you when it’s wet and cold , but you keep smiling 😁 I have so much respect for you 🙏

@steveparkinson8887 8 ай бұрын

Go eli go!!, loved your whole journey so far, xxxx

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@colinwhitehouse1310 8 ай бұрын

lovely insight into your daily routine brilliant love all your videos

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

That really means a lot, thank you so much :)

@wackyswanderings3627 9 ай бұрын

Hi Elli and Otto. Brilliant video, wished I was that organised. Me, I just head down and batter myself senseless. Every hike I say I won't and every hike I do🙄. Guess I need a little doggy to calm me down. Love otto by the way, especially those shots where he's trotting off. Brilliant, doggy doing what doggies love👌Anyhoo, guess youve finished the JoGLE so well done the both of you. Absolutely fantastic achievement and I've absolutely loved and looked forward to every episode, particularly when I understand and appreciate all the background effort you've put in to taking us along with you. You've my utmost respect and I'm looking forward to watching the conclusion of the walk, and watching the lot again. Well done, big thumbs up from me and wishing you and otto all the very best for the future. Dave aka wackyswanderings

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, Dave! That really means a lot :) I feel like I have to be more organised when hiking with Otto just because I want to make sure that he's comfortable.... Stay tuned, the last stretch on the SWCP was so beautiful 😊😊

@deepsubmergence9357 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, Elli and Otto!

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

😇😇

@geezer8484 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Sunch an insight into how to cope on a multi day hike.

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that really means a lot!!

@Panzeresq 5 ай бұрын

Such a joyful video😊

@ellihikes 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@Leclada 9 ай бұрын

Sehr cooles Video!!! Otto ist sooo brav und süß! Danke dass du deinen Tagesablauf teilst, bestimmt denke ich bei meinem nächsten Abenteuer öfter daran wenn ich zu spät aufstehe 😬

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Ohhh, wie lieb von dir! Vielen Dank für die netten Worte, ich freue mich riesig, dass dir das Video gefallen hat :)

@jimmys60ny 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your walk with us. I know a lady who walked the Pennine Way with her well behaved dog, it was also the Maid of Honour at her wedding😂. I think that having others, such as Otto to think about helps with the mental strength you must have to walk such distances day after day. By the way, you mentioned your watch/fitness band at about 3:15, what make is it, and are you really happy with it? Again, thank you

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for following along, that means a lot :) I'm using a gps watch, the Garmin Solar Instinct 2S. It records mileage etc., but also has a compass, weather data and can be used for navigation if the gpx track has been downloaded to the watch :)

@THE-RIVER-RAT 8 ай бұрын

🦴It's good to be Otto🦴 I really loved this one but that's not to say I didn't love all of them. But this one answers some questions I had. Loved the shots of Otto sleeping (He looked so cute) OK Elli It's time. There's something I wanted to ask you for the longest time. As funny as it looks, What's with the Tongue coming out all the time 😜 is it just a habit ? Take care, and looking forward as always to the next video. 😜✌

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, I really think Otto loves our life on the trail, always getting treats and exploring new areas all day :) Hahaha, I don't know - just a habit I guess. Probably because it's weird sometimes to just look into the camera without doing "anything", so I guess that's how the habit started ;)

@chrishiking8818 8 ай бұрын

Great video Elli and Otto, great to see you planning for the day and everything but also how your plans involve the well Fair of Otto which is so important. He really is an amazing little dog and well trained. I bet you made a few kms on going back to get camera 😂. Hope your fingers better. Take care both 🌷

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Chris! Yes, Otto adapts really well to life on trail... he doesn't know a lot of tricks or something like that but he's very good at understanding what I need him to do while out hiking (i.e. not running up to people, not straying off the path etc.) without following any specific commands. I think we're just well coordinated with each other...

@chrishiking8818 8 ай бұрын

@@ellihikes well really great to have a dog who's so chilled with other animals, you are a lucky lady . Take both

@joshb7415 9 ай бұрын

Hi Ellie and Otto!

@swordfish1414 9 ай бұрын

Elli love the content just wish some of the other creators were as good as you

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for following along, that means a lot :)

@Daytona2 8 ай бұрын

Fuelled by chips! 🍟💪 (but did you have any proper greasy ones?) Interesting to see, thanks Elli - your vids are insightful and about the best out there 🙌🙏

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Definitely fuelled by chips and coffee :) Yes, I got the really greasy ones a few times too!! Thank you so much for your feedback and support! That means so much :)

@Daytona2 8 ай бұрын

Glad that you had the full(!) experience. I miss old style greasy chips - I can't get them anywhere around me in Hampshire (50miles SW of London) 😕

@JCandCo. 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ellie! Great video. My wife and I have three dogs, one of which can only hike short distances due to age and arthritis. We feed our dogs a raw diet, but cant do that in the warmer months bc it would spoil. So when doing multi-day hikes with our Boston Terriers, I buy freeze dried dog food from a local company, which is lighter than kibble, and only requires water to reconstitute, which they dont seem to mind. Love your routine! What do you do if a cafe or store does not allow dogs? And what resource do you use if you are not tent camping to find a hostel or hotel that allows them?

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! I looked into freeze-dried food too, but I'm always apprehensive to change things too much because Otto is food-sensitive (malnutrition issues when he lived in the shelter as a puppy). Luckily I've only come across a few cafes that didn't allow dogs. In that case, I either sit outside (if it's not raining) or just get something to take away. As for stores: I try to use stores in lesser frequented areas, where not too many people are around and tie him up outside. And then I do my food shopping as quickly as possible. For accomodation I use booking or airbnb, on both sites it's possible to filter for options that allow dogs. I've never stayed in a hostel with Otto, I feel like dogs are most likely not allowed there.

@MerulaMerula 4 ай бұрын

Was machst du, wenn es regnet und Otto eine Pause braucht? Für mich hab ich einen Regenponcho und im Zweifelsfall ein Kissen zum draufsetzen

@ellihikes 4 ай бұрын

Wenn's wirklich stark regnen, wenn wir grade eine Pause brauchen, versuch ich irgendwie einen Baum oder einen Unterstand oder irgendetwas zu finden. Otto hat auch einen Regenmantel, ihn stört Regen tatsächlich nicht. Wenns gar nichts gibt, stand ich auch schon im Regen bzw. saßen wir auf meiner Isomatte. Kam tatsächlich aber nur selten vor, dass wir unbedingt eine Pause machen mussten, es regnete und es dann keinerlei Schutz gab. Im allerschlimmsten Fall würde ich tatsächlich dann aber auch einfach schnell das Zelt aufbauen (das Außenzelt), sodass wir uns da reinsetzen können....

@jamesalexander4926 8 ай бұрын

How much Kilos do you carry in your pack.

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

My base weight is 8.8kg (including Otto's stuff and my electronics to film and edit), but without food and water. I made a gear video in April with everything I took and linked my gear list there too, if you want to have a look and scroll back to my first videos :)

@joshb7415 9 ай бұрын

How is Otto with livestock like Cows and Sheep? My doggos cannot be trusted around them

@ellihikes 8 ай бұрын

He's not interested in cows at all (and often times scared of them), but he loves anything that moves quickly like sheep running away. He knows that he's not allowed to chase them, but I think he's tempted sometimes which is why I keep him on the lead around livestock :)