For rain, I do have a rain fly. It's an eno made one as well, so it pairs with the hammock nicely. It's the same one I brought on the last trip. I didn't set it up for this video mostly because my hammock barely fits as is and it would block looking at it. For this setup I need the trees to be about 10-12 feet apart for comfort. My ramada is approx 8x8 feet as a reference. I have definitely had trouble finding a hang in the past, particularly in campground where the parks like to remove trees for openness. The nice thing is that you can get creative with where you tie the straps and you quickly learn what might and might not work. Overall though, it's typically extremely easy to find a decent spot. Or just cowboy camp if not haha

I haven't yet. Right now I have this junglenest and a couple of eno singles which I love. Very simple. The Helios straps that I switched to seem to be basically a tree strap/whoopee sling combo and are a nice weight savings over the Atlas chains straps I used before. It's still just nylon rope at the end of the day I think. Who makes the chameleon?

@@longdrinkmcg Dutchware makes the chameleon, its very customizable. I have a peak loft in mine. He also makes a lot of cool stuff for hanging things from the ridgeline.

Yassir, planning to record this whole hike including the time he's with me. Not sure about an LA trip during this break just yet, staying open ended, but if not then likely will later this year during the holidays

Dude!

Hey man, I'm doing well. Living in Arizona and loving it 👍 hope you're good!

Thanks so much miss Peggy! Hope you're doing good!

Yo thanks for checking it out!👍

Thanks for checking it out swat! Hope things are good for you!

@@longdrinkmcg All going well and staying safe in these crazy times!

This pack was 5600 cubic inches, which translates to about 91 liters. Far too much pack for what I did with it, though it was though as nails to be sure.

Ninja Roll thanks! I’m looking at a used pack on Facebook marketplace and it’s tough to find specs since it’s discontinued but I did find an old link through kelty. Thanks again.

@@brucebruceky no problem at all! to be honest, I had to do a little digging myself to find the info. I had completely forgotten since I've been using a different pack for the past couple years. I had to shave that extra pack weight! The Redcloud is wicked trusty and tough, but at over 6 lbs, it was like transporting steel.

Thanks for checking them out! I'm glad you enjoyed them :)

Thanks for taking the time to check out my hike, and I hope yours was just as amazing!

Oh, I liked your title card too! Lol

Not much creosote at that altitude, mostly juniper, pine, scrub oak, mesquite and such. It's beautiful up there!

I'm wanting to plan an AZT hike myself, work makes it tough, so I make do with chunks like this ;) The upper section of the bypass is gorgeous. If you'd like to see some of that, I have a video from Mt. Bigelow and Incenerator Ridge that is on the upper alternate. Cheers Rocky!

Hike of the living dead! haha thanks Mitch!

Thanks Swat! Happy hiking!

Thanks Ms Peggy!

Wes Lee is absolutely awesome! Definitely listen to more of his stuff, totally worth your time. Also thanks for dropping in to check out my hike! If you have any questions while you are planning, feel free to drop them on me and I'll give you my two cents anytime. Cheers and happy hiking!

memathews it's a wonderful loop! I hope you enjoy it!

JD Norman that's me! The one and only! What's up :)

Alan Ninja Roll Craig. Its summer breeze. The guy that gave you your trail name.

JD Norman haha what's up man! How could I forget! How you doin man?

Garo Vetsas doing great! Getting a lot of sun lolol. The hiking out here is amazing, and the living is pretty good too :) hope you are well, Garo

Keto PCT 2018 Thru Hike wish I was gonna be out there this year, but I recently moved to be with someone I fell in love with, so I'll be pushing my PCT hike back a year or two so she can come as well :) I hope you have a great hike! Are you posting videos while you are out?

It's an absolutely lovely place to be!

Hike with mike Thorne no problem man! I can't wait to see your adventure!

Hike with mike Thorne absolutely Mike :) I'd love to see how the PCT is for you!

Loner2012AT it's hard to not wanna hike all the time out here. So may beautiful places to get to within an hour. My gf and I are starting the process building toward a PCT thru. Gonna be getting a few overnights in while she's getting her kit together and fine tuned. Not sure yet if it's be in 19 or 20, but we'll be out there for sure! I think we'll probably do an extended section of the AZT, just to give her a multi night with resupply to feel things out as well. It's very exciting!

Awesome! You've got plenty of good trail to get ready for the PCT. Hiking with the GF will be fun.

rockymtuker I have done sections of both recently, and I would love to do that. To be honest, I didn't realize there was a bypass until very recently. I am editing a video right now which has some footage in the upper section of the bypass. I will definitely work on getting footage of both up. Thanks for mentioning it and for checking out the conversation with John!

Larry3043 yeah it was really kicking up there. Super cold day, but beautiful!