Thanks mate! Yes! Working on the video of the trip now! These videos take me so long to edit! 🤣 thanks for watching!

Haha. Thanks man! I think I will be heading back for a multi day trip. I loved doing it in a day, but would also love spending some time exploring down at the bottom. We also had to start super early, so couldn't enjoy the view on our way down the north rim side. You should definitely hit the Grand Canyon. It is absolutely incredible. So many times we were sitting at the north or south rim and I just couldn't help but think it looked like I was looking at a painting. It's honestly breath taking!

Thank you, sir! Others would probably just use the word 'insane'. 🤣 But hey, have to send it while we can! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Really appreciate that!

It's an incredible place! Definitely worth the stop! You could probably run a rim-to-rim-to-rim!

@@DoseofDirt That would be a dream!

Ya, you called it on the Topos! Still loving them! As you expected, the Innov8s are just a little too narrow for me. Tried them on a longer trail session this morning and my feet were not happy... Thanks for watching!

Thanks, man! Took it all in my Talon 33!

@@DoseofDirt this backpack is a beast!

Yes! That sign was up in multiple places! Can't believe I forgot to ask what pack I'm using. The Talon 33! Love that pack! Thanks so much for watching!

@@DoseofDirt Oh nice pick! I love my Talon 6 but for much shorter treks than the one you slayed here!

So far I've loved every pack I've tried in the Talon series. I'd love to pick up the new Talon Pro series, but DANG they are expensive! 😂

Haha! Yes! Instagram followers get the advance access! 😂 Filmed this the night before I left but then didn't upload for almost two weeks... 😬 Ya, these budget hiking pants are awesome. I have been beating them up for over a year and they are honestly good as new. $23!! I love them so much was thinking about doing a full video about them. Yes! Adventure video coming! As you know, the editing on those takes a lot more time, so may be a few weeks. Thanks for watching!

@@DoseofDirt completely understand the editing time. I'm struggling with a bit of a backlog myself at the moment. No stones to throw in this greenhouse. 😁

@@northeastfamilyadventures9186 🤣 I know you understand! I have several hikes where I took footage planning to do videos and I just may have to leave them behind at this point. Maybe I'll get to them over the winter?

@@DoseofDirt that's the heartbreaking bit. We have a few that may never see the light of day as well, but if I busy a leg up and can't get out for a few weeks, I might be glad to have some options. This grand canyon one you did is going to be epic though!

You should definitely make the trip! This place is incredible! I realized after I was done recording that I totally forgot to mention the pack! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ I used my Talon 33. It's comfortable, has plenty of space, but is still small and light. My go-to day pack! I've thought about making a separate video about planning, because the logistics can be challenging. We got a campsite at Mather campground (south rim) and stayed one night there. The first morning we took a shuttle to the north rim ($90 and 4.5 hours) where we hung out for the day. I reserved 3 nights at the campground, so we just left our tent and the truck there for the one night we were gone. We stayed in one of the cabins on the north rim for one night and got up that morning at 3am to start the hike back to the south rim. We stayed that night at the south rim (they have showers at the campground, which was really nice!) and then left the following morning. I really enjoyed the north to south hike. You spend the first 7ish hours coming down Bright Angel Canyon, which was really cool! The canyon walls get closer than I expected and it's just really cool to walk through. But I think that South to North would be just as good. If I were to do it again, I think we could shave off the first night at the campground, just leave the truck at the south rim and catch the shuttle that same day, but I also didn't mind having an afternoon/evening to check out the south rim. For backpacking, starting on the south side I think making it to Phantom Ranch the first day would be pretty easy (15ish miles, but basically all downhill). From there you can do some day hikes, etc. if you like, and then head back out the other side or go back the way you came. You could then go out in one day (just about 12-13 miles, but obviously steep coming out) or stop at Indian Gardens on your way out the north side. I will say the Bright Angel trail on the north side did not have many water stops, so we were very glad to have the water filter. If you have other questions as you're planning a trip, let me know! Thanks for watching!

Hey! We stayed at Mather campground on the south side, took a shuttle to the north and spent an afternoon and night there, then got up at 3am to hike back to the south side where my truck was waiting. You are right, definitely didn't need the TP & trowel! I just have a hard time going on any hike without it! 😂 Last thing I need is poopy bum all day because I didn't bring TP and duty called. Yes, we did Bright Angel, but already planning on going back to see more trails down there and possible spend several days (and maybe even take the kids along). It's an awesome place! Thanks for watching!

@@DoseofDirt no matter how you do it the drive to get that other car is brutal. I look forward to the video

Hey Steve! You'll love it! I used the Osprey Talon 33! It was probably more space than I needed, but I always prefer a little extra space vs risking running out of space. Plus that pack is just super comfortable for me. Nice and wide on the hip belt where the pockets are, has a sternum strap, and just fits me really well. I was glad I had the capacity for a lot of water, because there was one HOT stretch where I just about ran out. Hope the hike goes well for you! The Grand Canyon is freaking INCREDIBLE!

Thanks Jeff. Chris Hazzard, aka Hiker Guy, is really high on the Osprey Hikelite 18 as his day pack, and told me it would be great for single day R2R. But 18L seems very small to me for that hike. I've got an Osprey Stratos 24, and even seems a little small unless I can get by with only bottles and no bladder (2 1L bottles in pockets and a .75L bottle hanging from shoulder strap). Thanks again.....great channel!

@@steveragan3945 Thanks Steve! Ask 3 hikers and you get 5 different opinions! 😂 Ya, I like having a little bit more room and also hip belt pockets. I have a hikelite 26 and really don't like it. I did a review of it (as well as my Talon 33) here on KZfaq. I've tried using the hikelite a few times since doing the review and every time I'm just disappointed again. I'm sure it works great for some people, but definitely not for me! . In deciding what pack to use, I loaded my Talon 33 up with everything I would be taking on R2R on several 10-20 mile hikes just to get the feel of it and see how I liked it. I think that helped a lot to dial things in and feel good about my pack choice!

I wish I would have remembered to include that in the video! With 2 liters of water I was about 10 lbs. my power bank is way too heavy. I could have taken a much smaller power bank and been just fine. Now I know for the next one!

@@DoseofDirt Around ten pounds is fairly good for such extended day hike.

@@TheBlindGardener Ya, I agonized for a while making sure I got the weight as low as possible. And getting 500-800 calories of lunch at phantom ranch helped as well.

Got it! Thanks!

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