Hard to understate the importance of the Garmin InReach. I had to use mine this July in Yellowstone when my car broke down outta service between Madison jct and Norris basin. Within minutes my Garmin got me in touch with loved ones to contact the park to send a tow. Even got to enjoy a roadside beer or two watching sunset waiting on the park tow. (Don’t assume someone will stop to help just because your in a NP. I watched hundreds of cars drive for 20 minutes without anyone stopping. Eventually an off duty radio operator pulled over to ask if I needed help and we got to hear the park dispatch relay my Garmin msg id sent to my mom earlier)

Agree on the day pack stuff. I've started designing my own stuff and hopefully will be trying to make my own backpack because every brand seems to miss the ball. I've tried Simms, orvis, fishpond and none fit the calling. I use osprey bags for the most part. I love the grayl bottle. Works great and easy to change filters when needed

Hey brother, I’ve been watching you for a while now and don’t really comment much but, today I thought it was necessary. Don’t sell yourself short on comparing yourself with other big KZfaqrs, because brother, running your channel the way you’ve been running it is better quality and much entertaining than some of those bigger channels! And it’s not that I’m knocking any of them by any means. . . But come on, you’re doing this almost all by yourself about 90% of the time. The content that you’re putting out is freaking awesome! 🙌🏼 I love today’s episode, it was very helpful and informative. Thanks for the helpful tips on every topic! 🤙🏼 Tight lines, ~ Manny ~ 👊🏼

I just want to say, thank you, thank you. I thoroughly enjoy watching and salivating over all your videos, and destinations, which reminds me of fond memories exploring riparian creeks deep in the back country in perceivable forever ongoing wilderness. This was long before the age digital age of PLB,'s internet and smart phones. I was in my prime, 20's, invincible, winkled map, compass, iodine, first and a a few core provisions on external frame pack. Never a worry crossed my mind trekking across unknown territory with desire and ambition. It was a carefree, pure, super stellar time in my life. I share your freeform and uninhibited pursuit, passion and enthusiasm. I must admit, I live a little vicariously through your adventures. Keep getting your adventure on every chance you can! Recon, Release & Remember!

I asked and you delivered! Backcountry skins will be a game changer for me! Thank you

Thanks for the info. I do solo trips a lot as well and presently looking for a better bag as well as essential gear for those times things don’t work out as planned. I watched some of the other vids and was curious what you were using luckily you’ve covered the questions I had. Appreciate it.

I agree on the fly fishing backpacks. I want a backpack with a great hip belt but kind of like a minimal vest on the front straps. It should Hold one or two fly boxes, dry shake, tippet and such. I bought an REI bag this summer and it marginally works. I have an old Gregory backpacking bag that could be used on really long trips but it is like 6000 cubic inches. I used it on 8 day backpacking trips.

Literally just got done watching all of you pack load out videos. How did you know I was looking for an updated one? Haha

Your first video of the Kuiu pack, convinced me to get a hunting bag. Mystery ranch scree. I love it. Not super high end but it’s functional, durable, lots of room and distributes weight very well. Not bad for $150

Great video Mike. It's always nice to see what others are taking out to the backcountry.

Morning Mike, on average what are your GoPro underwater settings? You do a great job on your video audio, always great. Videos settings always clear. Production and editing outstanding. As a rule if I’m not captured in the first 15 seconds of a video. I simply move to another channel just because of its production equities. “I don’t know how you do it, it’s your calling.” Also love how you give us hints on each fishing location like road signs, trail signs and so on. 🎥🎞🎙✌🏻👊🏻

Amazing video, thanks so much for the gear run down!!! I am new to fly fishing and have been really enjoying your content!!! Keep up the great work!!! Tight lines!!!

Love the content man, absolute joy to watch and the narration is elite!

Interesting video Mike, you’re doing it right! Thanks for the info.

Kind of blow away with the kuiu back pack. I have the 4500 for hunting. So you are actually taking it the water/wading with it on. Guess I should watch some of your excursions

Also love the Topo bag for first aid… that may just be because I work for them ;)

Another great film brotha 🤘

"The bag" 😂 boy they don't even KNOW

🙏Thank you for this video 👊😎

good vid. very thorough

Curious as to why you choose not to carry a gun? Not trying to say anything here, just curious. I have never carried one in all my adventures, but I will be doing so in the future. Great video, loved it.

What apps do you use for planning your backcountry adventures or marking where you've had success?

What app do you use to do all your research to know where to fish in new areas?

How do you do your pre rigged nymphs and fasadd ?

Went to a backpack this year. I’ll never go back to any other style of pack.

What brand of calf high neoprene wading sock do you recommend ? I think they work great for short one mile hikes in driftless area with wading boots

Do the backcountry skinz pants run true to size, small, or big?

Great video - curious what area you were in when you had a run in with a bear…crazy…grizzly or black bear?

So what lens are you using on the M50?

Hey, what was the name brand of the first pair of boots you showed? Thanks

What is the weight on all that gear sans electronics? I run a kuiu carbon frame currently at about the same size.