Never a fail when you're helping out your best friend....Glad to hear Timber is feeling better. Tom
@ShastaBubbaКүн бұрын
You and me both!
@RuralMontanaLivingКүн бұрын
Glad to hear that Timber has recovered (I suppose the same goes for Dan and Travis 😉). I enjoyed the collaboration and looking forward to Travis' video, too.
@ShastaBubbaКүн бұрын
Thanks a bunch and me too!
@mountainwandererКүн бұрын
Everyone can rest easy, Timber has made a full recovery! It's too bad we had to cut this one short, we cut out right before the good stuff! It just means that a redemption trip is in order! Thank you again for everything that you did for Timber and I! I had a really great time hiking with you and I really hope we get to do it again!
@ShastaBubbaКүн бұрын
Redemption Trip!!!! Absolutely up for that my friend! Happy for Timber's recovery (and yours and mine too).
@MTwoodsrunner2 күн бұрын
Great effort guys!...so glad Timber is doing well...My red heeler Ding can't do the longer treks anymore...rear hip problems, so these days I shut him down at about 6 miles...just not the same bagging peaks without ol Ding along...I greatly enjoyed watching you and Travis hiking together...hope to see more!...MTwoods
@ShastaBubbaКүн бұрын
Thanks Woods! It was a lot of fun (except the hiking, like Travis said). 🤣 Did I ever mention that Shasta and Bubba were the names of two of my best canine companions in the wilderness? So sad when they can't join anymore.
@MTwoodsrunnerКүн бұрын
@@ShastaBubba No I didn't know that...but a fine tribute to Shasta and Bubba...I once had a four legged friend named Shasta and think of her often.
@DrJohn4932 күн бұрын
Enjoyed seeing the two of you together! Disappointing that y'all had to split up and cut the trip short but it was for all the right reasons. I'm as big a fan of Timber as I am MW, but don't tell Travis I said that. Nice scenery from the lookout towers and hope to see you two together soon. Maybe packrafting if Travis is willing😉
@ShastaBubba2 күн бұрын
That would be fun. I'll see what I can do!
@DrJohn4932 күн бұрын
@@ShastaBubba I'll work on him from my "end." 😉
@SkiCounseler2 күн бұрын
Glad to see Timber doing better. His breed may have issues with carrying a pack.
@ShastaBubba2 күн бұрын
He's a trooper, for sure. Thanks!
@cavemandancer2 күн бұрын
Btw hate the peak pocket. But anything more then a headlamp it not very good.
@ShastaBubba2 күн бұрын
With you on that!
@cavemandancer2 күн бұрын
I love everything about pitch, size, weight..I love that I can have my dog on one side and gear in the other. But the mesh in my face when laying down might make me buy something else. I am not sure the pro might solve this angle of the saggy mesh of the xmid1 design? Or maybe I should have just bought 2 or stuck with maybe a UL freestanding with steep uniform walls.
@ShastaBubba2 күн бұрын
I scored an X-Mid Pro 2 used and have been using that exclusively this season as a sole shelter. Solves the mesh problem and I've been surprised that condensation has been minimal.
@cavemandancer2 күн бұрын
@@ShastaBubbait fits my 25" pad fine and head room is fine sitting up...but the right side mesh is just in your face. I wish I bought 2 or a tarp tent. and the single is fine and sleeps fine but it is annoying to have mesh in your face all night from the angle of the wall.
@ShastaBubba2 күн бұрын
@@cavemandancer No doubt. Maybe sell it on Gear Swap and invest the money in a 2p? Or try to think of it as cozy? 🤔
@Adrenaline89Junky3 күн бұрын
Many animals piss and shit in streams to cover their tracks as well
@BonesyTucson3 күн бұрын
That was worth it - thank you. I just picked up a pair of CAD$40 poles off Amazon, to try things out before I commit to "better" poles. So I've been studying up on advice and technique, yours has been great. As a newbie to trekking poles, it's weird how much extra 'boost' you get that pushes you forward. I'm also hoping use of poles will lead to a less sore back, and reduce the swelling in my hands since they'll be at chest level instead of pocket level all day.
@ShastaBubba3 күн бұрын
Yes, that is another benefit. Thanks!!
@MrAddbro7 күн бұрын
Hi Im considering getting the xmid 1. Just curious you know how tall you are
@ShastaBubba6 күн бұрын
6 foot even. Thanks and good luck!
@fabiainski814211 күн бұрын
thanks so much!
@ShastaBubba8 күн бұрын
Glad it helped!
@DrJohn49313 күн бұрын
This was certainly an "off script" adventure for you for sure. Kudos for your off trail navigating! Guessing though there were a few times you were wishing this had been a float rafting adventure with all the heat and sparse water sources endured on this trek. I'm hoping that in 50 years or so some backpackers will be hiking that same area and marveling at all the new forest that's sprung up to replace the burned out trees. At least that's been my thoughts when cruising the trails of the southern Appalachians that were clearcut in the early 1900s. Loved the reward, always been a fan of Igloo since my days on the farm with my dad.
@ShastaBubba12 күн бұрын
Thanks John, definitely Type 2 fun leading to good stories when I'm old(er)! I like your visualization for getting through the burned areas; certainly need some psych tricks to endure at times. 😉
@ilikehiking15 күн бұрын
I wish they had a DCF version that is double walled
@ShastaBubba13 күн бұрын
Me too. Maybe some day. For now, I've actually scored a used X-Mid Pro 2 and am loving it! Using as a sole tent. Doesn't have anywhere near the condensation problems I expected.
@nancytrekker16 күн бұрын
Hi Dan, great video! Thanks for sharing. I'm subscribing for more. I just completed a solo backpacking trip over Gunsight Pass; starting at St. Mary's entrance and ending at Lake MacDonald. I covered this section of the trail on my fourth (and best) day. Nice to see the familiar footage. And wow, you made it all the way to Florence Falls too! I tried but turned back when the trail became much overgrown and riddled with bear scat.
@ShastaBubba13 күн бұрын
Hey Nancy, thanks so much! Just checked out your channel too; looks like some great adventures!!
@mountainwanderer17 күн бұрын
This rings true! I swapped out my nalgene for gatorade bottles a while back and when they finally wore out I never replaced them and just went back to my nalgene. The only plus of that is that the nalgene can handle hot water, but honestly, I rarely do that. I better swap that out before our trip! My biggest savings though was in my shoes. Too many people think you need boots out there. I heard a saying that one pound on your feet is like 5 pounds on your back. That was the case for me. Hiking was so much easier with lighter shoes!
@ShastaBubba16 күн бұрын
I'll be waiting at the trailhead with my portable scales! (Kidding) 😉😂
@johneroyale18 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us along sir!
@ShastaBubba16 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
@hikingwheather19 күн бұрын
Love those majestic cedars! Your bushwack reminded me of a trip I did in the Selway Crags a few years ago. 😬
@ShastaBubba16 күн бұрын
Oooh, I've been tempted many times to explore the Crags, but was detered by fears of bushwhacks!
@Rmoralez270419 күн бұрын
I read somewhere that the struts can be removed on the Stratospire when packing away and this would allow it to fold up smaller and go inside your pack.
@ShastaBubba16 күн бұрын
They can indeed, but they are so difficult to remove and reinsert that it's not practical to do so (for me at least). Might get looser over time and repetition.
@jimkirk4120 күн бұрын
great video. you sure had to adapt to trail conditions and vague mapped trails. i enjoy your practical narration of your hiking videos. no loud music just plain natural beauty and straight forward description as it happens to you. thanks for these quality films.
@ShastaBubba19 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for this feedback! Helps me a ton to know that this style is appreciated.
@petitpanierdosier320621 күн бұрын
The fact that Dan is updating his tents and backpacks according to feedback is just so cool imo
@ShastaBubba21 күн бұрын
Very cool indeed! Although tricky to keep up with each version!!!
@roozbehom21 күн бұрын
A very dynamic approach combining counseling and philosophy with backpacking advice. I have learned so many lessons about life from lugging a pack into the mountains.
@ShastaBubba21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@davebloggs22 күн бұрын
Great video. this is why I always have my wood saws and pruners etc with me, so when i come across places like that I trim up some dead fall and brush, add some flagging tape and the theory is . is that if everyone does a luttle bit the trails stay good. some great mountains there for sure.
@ShastaBubba21 күн бұрын
Great theory and noble of you. Thanks!
@davebloggs21 күн бұрын
@@ShastaBubba I have been clearing trails in Alberta for about 28 years now. and i dont seem to be getting any younger, I may have to get one of those electric chain saws , my head says im 20 but my joints etc dont seem to agree,
@ShastaBubba20 күн бұрын
@@davebloggs I hear that! Keep on hiking!!
@SkiCounseler22 күн бұрын
I would have hated that bushwhack. You definitely took the road less traveled. Do you think there's an app that could have been more effective for you for navigation?
@ShastaBubba21 күн бұрын
Certainly Caltopo or Gaia would have solved my problems, but I'm still resistant to carring a phone in the woods. Usually not a problem with paper maps, but an app would have made the last-minute shift a non issue.
@playnationtoday22 күн бұрын
Looks like some good Type 2 fun!!
@ShastaBubba22 күн бұрын
You got that right! Edging on Type 3 😂😢
@brhino101722 күн бұрын
Did you see any Elk?
@ShastaBubba22 күн бұрын
Not a hint. Just that mule deer who pronked away like he was mocking how easy it is to bushwhack!
@pilowespo22 күн бұрын
Great video! You definitely took the hard way! If you don't have it. There is an extremely accurate map of The Great Burn made by Cairn Catographics. You can even download it to your phone. It's got that rough trail you took on it marked as secondary trail, low maintenance. You definitely verified it. Beautiful scenery shots you got even with the smoke. Thanks for sharing. Hike on!
@brhino101722 күн бұрын
Pete...I hope the physical map is better than the Avenza app. It's pretty lame.
@ShastaBubba22 күн бұрын
Thanks and appreciate the tip. I love their maps and have bought every one I can find (even the Rattlesnake; although I doubt I'll ever hike there)! Somehow the Great Burn map slipped past me. Happy Trails!
@pilowespo22 күн бұрын
@@brhino1017 Hey Bryan. I thought they both worked. The print is small on the physical map, so using the app was easier on my eyes. What didn't you like about it?
@brhino101722 күн бұрын
@@pilowespo I just figured the Avenza app out. Some of the trails are missing. It doesn't seem to be interactive or user friendly. I'll stick with GAIA. How come you haven't posted for awhile? Miss you vid!
@pilowespo22 күн бұрын
@brhino1017 August is when I do the majority of my hikes because that's when I use my vacation time. The rest of the year, I mostly just stay close to home, so there's not much to make a video of. Hopefully, I'll have some good adventures in the next 5 weeks to post. Do you have any suggestions for hikes? 3-4 day type.
@MTwoodsrunner22 күн бұрын
Oh man, I spent the last couple day climbing over, crawling under and around blowdown, sucking in smoke in 99' temps...whooped my butt for sure!...Did I have fun?...maybe, ask me later!...LOL...30:15 looks to be Buckbrush an evergreen ...your one tough hombre amigo...woods
@ShastaBubba22 күн бұрын
Type 3 fun: sucks while you're doing it, sucks while you're remembering it. 😂 Thanks Woods!
@JasonHikes122 күн бұрын
Awesome hike! Thanks for taking us along.
@ShastaBubba22 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@jgo871722 күн бұрын
Thank you for your advice. My family use steripen classic with eneloop rechargeable batteries in all our travels on hotel tap water minimizing our purchase of bottled water.
@ShastaBubba22 күн бұрын
Great point! Thanks for sharing that use of the Steripen.
@Fizzyfuzzybignbuzzy24 күн бұрын
Bubba the CNOC vecto bag is a necessity for the squeeze. Easier fill and way faster filtering
@ShastaBubba23 күн бұрын
Thanks! I actually had one along and tried it later in this trip. Worked better, but I'm still sticking with my Steripen! 😉
@larrysheedy429326 күн бұрын
I use my Arktis wind shirt n it’s a great lightweight addition that adds warmth, keeps the wind off me n has a nice hood as well. Hoodies are Goodies.
@ShastaBubba23 күн бұрын
Sounds great, thanks!
@JasonHikes126 күн бұрын
It’s been a lot of fun over the years dialing in my gear. I’m at a 9lb. base weight during the warmer months and a few pounds more for shoulder season and leading into winter season. It took me 12 years to get there and still learning.
@ShastaBubba23 күн бұрын
Very cool and impressive! CC foam pad from sleeping? Inflatable pad is one of the main luxury items that kills my BPW.
@JasonHikes123 күн бұрын
@@ShastaBubba I’ll use a klymit static V2 during the 3 seasons for the most part and a thermarest extherm for colder camps.
@paulred15826 күн бұрын
Great review thanks
@ShastaBubba26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jurgschupbach3059Ай бұрын
Ok if i do a long distance hike then i have to take all the eventual bad conditions into the account specialy if you are outside of your homecountry without a place where u can store the extra gear you don't need at the moment...........life lessons about packing your fears? Nope just practical logical thinking without any expertise from "psychologists"
@ShastaBubba29 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was useful.
@immnotaboutthatlife2086Ай бұрын
I prefer to hike without poles but bring them for steep downhills. I have allergies and blow my nose constantly. They definitely help with balance. I also prefer using one pole vs 2 and do like to change hands along with my grip so I don’t use the straps either. Great video!
@ShastaBubba29 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad it was useful.
@martypagelАй бұрын
Great video. Another tip is to review the next day’s route each evening, to avoid wrong turns or wasting time on trail to review the route. Also lends more confidence and optimism for the next day. A very minor idea but it helps me.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing that one.
@immnotaboutthatlife2086Ай бұрын
The good thing is that gear has improved over time. I just invested in a new sleep pad, pillow and sleeping bag. Thinking about getting an ultralight backpack but concerned about the durability and comfort hiking long miles. I’ll experiment and see what works best.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Just remember the pack is the last of the 'big 3' that you want to change because they're generally not designed to carry over about 30 lbs. Durability really hasn't been an issue for any of the UL packs I've owned.
@immnotaboutthatlife2086Ай бұрын
I knew absolutely nothing about training and only ran 5 miles a day everyday for a month straight but that alone made all the difference. You are right, consistency is key.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Thanks. BTW, 5 miles a day is HUGE! I couldn't come close to that.
@immnotaboutthatlife2086Ай бұрын
@@ShastaBubba That was years ago. I mainly walk now, do full body strength and cardio workouts 4-5x a week, one day dedicated to steps, one day for a long run (45 mins) and 1-2 days of hiking each week (7-16 miles) with the goal of improving on my hiking ability each week to eventually doing 20 miles like yourself!
@michaelpowers4402Ай бұрын
I found that I need the baskets in most parts of Western North Carolina as the soil is like a big sponge
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing that! No doubt, there are certain terrains where they help.
@jerrystraka7856Ай бұрын
i did the border to Blankenship over nighter. camped on an island. great float. did dozens of N Fork day floats. love floating the N Fork and stopping for bear claws in Polebridge
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
It's a great area, for sure. Difficult to access this year due to road construction though.
@jerrystraka7856Ай бұрын
@@ShastaBubba North Fork road? Been a while since any improvements.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
@@jerrystraka7856 Several projects this summer, biggest being the last 5 miles before the border: highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/projects/mt/flathead-486-1
@darylwestmoreland489Ай бұрын
Durston tents
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Yup
@hikingwheatherАй бұрын
I am interested in the selfie stick tripod. Do you know how much it weighs?
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
13 1/4 oz. on my scale. That's without the remote and with the remote holder removed (4 screws). Still works great for me!
@hikingwheatherАй бұрын
@@ShastaBubba, thanks so much!
@KcignatiusАй бұрын
One thing to add, is that the X-Mid 1 weighs around 40% more than the X-Mid Pro 2+ - So you can get a much bigger tent that still weighs less.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Very true! Although, that also means paying nearly 3x as much and dealing with the hybrid walls, but worth it for some, to be sure.
@DrJohn493Ай бұрын
Always enjoy the advice and the philosophizing!
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Thanks John! That's both kind and tolerant of you. 😂😉
@RegEdmundsАй бұрын
From hiking boots, to hiking shoes, to trail shoes, for me, trail shoes have made a great improvement to my hiking experience.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Totally agree! Great example and thanks for sharing that. Trail runners was the very first change I made in the direction of UL (over 20 years ago now).
@JackBlack-k5wАй бұрын
I bring my rosary with me every hike and say as many rosaries as possible! Our blessed mother Mary takes care of me everyday
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Sounds like a good plan. HYOH!!
@nealprice1813Ай бұрын
Love the videos. This is probably contrary to lightening the load. I use the nylon version of the Durston 1 man tent and it works great. To me personally it just isn't worth the much higher cost for the UL version for the weight savings so the smalls are where I look to lighten the pack a little Keep up the great work, much appreciated.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
I came to the same conclusion in the video comparing the two versions of the X-Mid 1p. I originally planned to talk in this video about calculating the cost per ounce saved when deciding on new gear, but deleted it because it seemed a bit too 'in the weeds.' Thanks a ton for the encouraging words!!
@sierramichelle3293Ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos and the thoughts you include.
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
Thanks so much, really appreciate the feedback!!
@Pasequale100Ай бұрын
Isn t it anoying that the white color turn fast into dirty color? What can we do against it? It is misfortunately the only deal breaker at the moment
@ShastaBubbaАй бұрын
I have made a conscious choice to view trail dirt as a 'badge of honor' representing the many miles hiked with that pack. Or you could just go with the black one. 😉😂 Either way, Happy Hiking!