Creepy Night in the Woods HikeSlam 2021-12-19 | Was I being followed? What's with all the crazy writing? Who was that dude camped down at the river?The day before Thanksgiving, I decided to do an overnight hike and camp on the Appalachian trail section near my house in Virginia. During the hike I discovered cryptic writings, dead animals, and other hikers who were afraid of a mysterious man camping near the trail.When I changed my plan and camped in a different spot. I soon found more clues and the night continued to get stranger as the sun went down.It was a creepy night in the woods! Subscribe and tell me what you think of this one. Thanks for watching!
Brown Mountain Creek Day Hike | Exloring a mountain creek and finding old ruins. HikeSlam 2024-12-06 | Thanks for joining me on another quick adventure to the Brown Mountain Creek Shelter. It was the perfect Fall Day for exploring in the mountains of Virginia. What kind of videos would you like to see on this channel?Link to Sour Cream Cornbread Recipe:allrecipes.com/recipe/230683/sour-cream-cornbreadI Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/dtvArtist: http://chriszabriskie.com
Return to the Woods HikeSlam 2024-10-20 | HikeSlam is back! In this video, Phil returns to the woods to revisit the trail and shelter from the "Creepy Night in the Woods" video.Thank you for watching!"Creepy Night in the Woods"youtube.com/watch?v=BhSGsci7UlI&t=4sCheck out my other channel if you are into cooking or eating..."We Eat So Good!"youtube.com/@UCaYzFXeG86bfZvCKFk5EVaw
Solo Overnight camping on a HAUNTED MOUNTAIN on the Appalachian Trail HikeSlam 2022-07-10 | On a late afternoon in June, I attempt to find a new stealth campsite off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. Some recent storms seemed to have blocked the trail that I was planning on exploring. With evening approaching, I parked near the Appalachian Trail and hiked to the summit of Bluff Mountain to set up camp.Bluff Mountain is supposedly haunted. Over a hundred years ago a four-year-old boy went missing from his school. They had no luck finding him and gave up the search. The next spring, they found his body at the top of Bluff Mountain. Legend has it that Bluff Mountain is now haunted. Though I did not have any supernatural experiences during the night. I did see a deer at the top of the mountain, and the next day I saw a small rabbit that seemed to have no fear of humans. For dinner I enjoyed a salami and cheese sandwich and washed it down with whiskey from a can.The wind kept me up most of the night. In the early morning, I hiked down the mountain and went home.For breakfast, I made a delicious egg, bacon and cheese sandwich.Thanks for watching!
Hiking with WILD PONIES on Virginias Highest Mountain HikeSlam 2022-05-10 | Courtney and I decided to take a trip to the beautiful Grayson Highlands in Virginia. Our goal was to hike to the top of Mount Rogers, Virginia's highest peak.This was a beautiful hike through wildflower fields and through misty pine forests.The Mount Rogers area is famous for having wild ponies roaming the countryside. We encountered some ponies right at the beginning of the hike and then again as we were heading for the car at the end of the day. We considered stealth camping, but the weather forecast was grim and the idea of Wendy's for dinner pulled us out of the woods and back to civilization.Thanks for watching!
Return to the Haunted Mountain: FIRE ROASTING Pop-tarts and Drinking an OLD FASHIONED from a Can! HikeSlam 2022-05-02 | I got out early from work one day and decided to go on a hike up to the top of Bluff Mountain. This is a famous hike on the Appalachian Trail. This mountain is supposedly haunted by the spirit of a little boy whose body was found here over 100 years ago after he went missing from his school.Courtney and I did this hike a couple of months ago, but I wanted to take more time on the summit, have a small fire, a drink and enjoy old fashioned cocktail from a can. I also roasted a Poptart over an open fire.The trail was a little creepy and it made me think about how fast time passes and who else had hiked this trail over the years. On the way back I took some photos of the moon, because it was full or nearly full that night.The weather was perfect. It was a fun hike, and it was great to spend more time out on the trail.Thanks for watching!
Exploring a Haunted Mountain on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia HikeSlam 2022-04-17 | In this video, Courtney and I explore a supposedly haunted section of the Appalachian Trail.First, we make our way to the Punchbowl Shelter, just a half-mile from the road. The shelter seemed a little run down, but the area around the shelter was peaceful and interesting. There was a nice pond, and a semi-sketchy looking water source. From the shelter log, I could tell that not many people had visited in the last six months.We made our way up to the top of Bluff Mountain and were treated to some incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. After some searching, I found the plaque that marks the spot where "Little Ottie Cline's" body was found in 1891. Just before I found the memorial, the wind kicked up and I had to do some voiceover at the end of the video, because the original audio was not usable. There was an amazing looking campsite right near the summit of Bluff Mountain.The hike was beautiful, but the mountain had a strange vibe to it. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I am looking forward to when I can return and explore a little more.Thanks for watching!
New Hiking Boots! HikeSlam 2022-03-17 | In this video I discuss all of my various hiking boots and when I use them. I also unveil my new Oboz Sawtooth II hiking boots!Thanks for watching!
Camping Alone in the Virginia Mountains | Mountain House Lasagna Review HikeSlam 2022-03-08 | In this video I go on an overnight hiking and camping adventure in the Virginia mountains. At the beginning of the video, I discuss the gear that I am bringing and then the hiking begins.I planned on hiking about 9 miles to a supposedly haunted section of the Appalachian Trail, but I underestimated how long it would take me and I fell a bit short of my goal. I set up camp in a magnificent stealth spot after about 5 miles of hiking. I recently recovered from the flu and my lungs weren't quite up to the challenge yet.The campsite I found was at the top of a mountain named "Little Rocky Row." The view from the top was beautiful! I made myself a fire and a Mountain House freeze dried lasagna dinner, then I crawled in my tent. In the morning I hiked down and made myself an amazing breakfast.Thanks for watching! Subscribe if you haven't and leave a like and a comment.
Stealth Camping HikeSlam 2022-03-03 | This is a video about stealth camping or camping where you are not supposed to camp. There are some tips in here, but it is supposed to be funny, so I hope I am able to make you laugh a little.This one was fun to make, but the process was long. I recorded this video over a year ago and I thought the footage was lost. I was able to recover most of the files and put together this video for your entertainment. Thanks for watching! Subscribe, leave a comment, and slam that like button!
How much does it cost to hike the Appalachian Trail? HikeSlam 2022-02-21 | In this video I discuss how much it costs to hike the Appalachian Trail. I through hiked the trail in 2011 and it cost me $2,700.00. Adjusted for inflation, that is about $3,500.00.I spend most of my money on food and the convenience of shopping at stores that were closest to the trail. Hostels, split hotel rooms, and gear replacements made up most of the remainder of my costs. I also spent some on medical expenses, when I got Lyme disease. I also spent a little on entertainment. You can cut costs by preparing your food packages ahead of time, skipping some hostels and hotels and by not eating so much "town food."I think the town food and hostels are important to give yourself a physical and mental break from the trail, but everyone does it different! I hope you guys enjoyed this video and leave a comment, like and subscribe. Thanks!
Campfire Cast Iron Pizza HikeSlam 2022-02-14 | In this week's video I attempt to make a pizza over a campfire using a cast iron skillet. The pizza turned out great! It was crispy, chewy and the toppings were perfect.For the dough, I used a homemade recipe.6.5 cups of flour1 tablespoon of active dry yeast1.5 tablespoons of kosher salt3 cups of lukewarm waterCombine everything and mix until close to homogenous. Then, let the dough sit at room temperature for 3 hours or until it has doubled in size. After that, it is ready use, to refrigerate for few days or to freeze.Thank you for watching! Leave a comment, subscribe, like and share!
Campfire Bacon Bread HikeSlam 2022-02-07 | While taking a break from TV and social media, I discovered a recipe for "Bacon-Skillet Bread" in an old camping book. The book is titled "Complete Book of Camping" by Leonard Miracle and Maurice Decker.I made a fire in my firepit, busted out my cast-iron pan and got cooking. The recipe was easy, and it turned out great! Fluffy and sweet with pieces of delicious bacon infused right into the bread. The recipe is below:Bacon-Skillet Bread6 Slices of Bacon2 Cups of Flour2 Tablespoons of Sugar4 Teaspoons of Baking Powder2 Teaspoons of Salt1.5 Cups of MilkCut bacon slices crosswise and cook until about half done. Then arrange them like spokes of a wheel on bottom of skillet. Mix dry ingredients, add milk and pour batter over the bacon (you can use a prepared biscuit or pancake mix if you wish). Skillet should be wide enough, so batter or dough is not more than 3/4 inch thick. Cover and cook over moderate heat 12 minutes. Then turn the loaf bottom up and cook another 12 minutes. Longer if a wood sliver thrust in center of loaf comes out sticky. Loaf may have to be slid out on a plate for easy turning. Serves 4.Subscribe, like and share!
Screen Time HikeSlam 2022-01-30 | How much of your day do you spend in front of a screen? A computer screen, phone screen or TV screen? What are you being screened from?I felt my time being wasted and slipping away, so I decided to make a change. I am going to set aside chunks of "screen free" time for myself and see what changes happen in my daily life.I will make a follow up video and put it up next week so I can update everyone on how it worked out. Was I bored? What did I do with my "extra" time. Thanks for watching!B - Somber Ballads by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Artist: http://incompetech.com
Unboxing All My Gear HikeSlam 2021-11-27 | I recently moved from Oregon to Virginia. Before the move I had to pack all of my hiking and camping gear in a tote for the cross-country journey.In this video I "unbox" and show all of my gear. I hope you enjoy!Here is a link to my review of the Coleman Survival Kit:youtube.com/watch?v=71cAiKt2UGA
Matts Creek Trail Hike HikeSlam 2021-11-14 | One Sunday in September I took a stroll on the Matt's Creek Trail in central Virginia. It was a beautiful day. The trail is very seldom travelled, so there were a million spider webs. Good times out in the woods. Good times. Hikeslam intro photo by Mike Thompson.
Blue Pool Hike HikeSlam 2021-03-26 | This is a short video showing the famous Blue Pool hike on the McKenzie River in Central Oregon. The mixture of the snow and moss made for some amazing colors. This section of Oregon just battled some terrible wild fires, but luckily this area of the forest was untouched by the destruction. This hike is only 2.5 miles long, but it is incredible! Thanks for watching!
Coleman Survival Kit Unboxing HikeSlam 2021-03-08 | This is an unboxing of a Coleman 74 Piece Personal Survival Kit. This survival kit was about $6.00 and it contains a lot of small bandages, some antibiotic ointment, waterproof matches, some wet wipes, a razor blade, a small safety pin and a large safety pin.Some of the items I feel like this survival kit could use are: some fishing line, a signal device (small reflective mirror), a compass, and some water purification.Thanks for watching! Subscribe and leave a comment letting me know what you think!
Cummins Creek Trail HikeSlam 2020-11-01 | We went for a hike on The Cummins Creek Trail in the Cummins Creek Wilderness near the Oregon Coast. The trail is 5.8 miles long with some moderate elevation gain. It is classified as "hard" on the All Trails App, but it is more moderate if you go clockwise around the loop. The foggy coastal weather kept the temperature nice and cool. This was my first time on this trail and I absolutely loved it! There were even some secluded camp spots that I will definitely use this Fall or Winter.Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that Subscribe Button!
3 Mountain House Reviews HikeSlam 2020-10-13 | his is a review of 3 Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals.Recently, I went on a hiking and camping trip with two of my best friends. We spent a couple of days exploring a trail in the Umpqua National Forest in central Oregon.While hiking, my friend Rory suggested I review the Mountain House freeze dried meals we had all brought for dinner. Using our cellphones we captured the real-time reaction as I took the first bites. There was some laughing, but that's because we were having so much fun!The three meals I reviewed in this video are: Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Homestyle Turkey Dinner and Chicken and Dumplings.All three selections were very good. I don't think I have tried a Mountain House Meal that I have not enjoyed. The Turkey Dinner was the best one in my opinion.Make sure you Slam that subscribe button and check out some other HikeSlam selections.Thanks for watching!
New Backpack! HikeSlam 2020-10-06 | I recently bought a new daypack or as I call it, daypack plus. This replaces my old High Sierra pack that really wasn't meant for hiking in the first place.I am very excited about this new addition to the gear shelf and I can't wait to use it in the wild!The New Pack is a Deuter Airlite 28. Here are the specs:Weight: 2.3 PoundsCapacity: 1708 cu in / 28 L
The Obsidian Trail HikeSlam 2020-05-20 | The Obsidian Trail is an 11.8-mile trail in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. Courtney and I hiked the trail last year and we were both blown away by the amazing views and varied terrain. It is called the Obsidian Trail because of the glassy volcanic rock that can be found all over the landscape. The Obsidian Trail intersects the 2,600 mile Pacific Crest Trail for a few miles.We took on the trail as a day hike in late July. There were still large patches of snow, but nothing requiring special equipment. The mosquitos at that time of year are biblical, so bring your bug spray! You will also need special permits from The State of Oregon to hike on the trail or camp overnight.Slam that Subscribe Button!
Columbia River Gorge Adventure HikeSlam 2020-01-07 | This video is some footage from a trip Courtney and I took to the Columbia River Gorge. We had no set plan in mind, just to explore and stop when we saw an interesting hike or something to see. It was an amazing trip!Thank you for watching! Don't forget to Slam that Subscribe Button! Undercover Vampire Policeman by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvpArtist: http://chriszabriskie.com
Lava Rock Castle HikeSlam 2019-10-14 | A quick video from when Courtney and I stopped at the "Lava Rock Castle" in the Willamette National Forest in Oregon.It is actually called the Dee Wright Observatory. The observatory is built on an ancient lava field. There is a short paved trail that winds through the lava rock formations. The observatory looks like a small castle and it is completely made of the lava rocks. Subscribe and Leave a Comment! Thanks!
26 Mile McKenzie River Trail Hike HikeSlam 2019-07-15 | This is a video of my 26.5-mile hike of the McKenzie River Trail in the Oregon Mountains. It is a great trail, so many views, waterfalls challenges, and more. This trail is popular with mountain bikers and hikers. I hiked going East and North uphill the whole way. In this video, I talk about the challenge, the gear, the food. This video has it all! Leave a comment, slam that subscribe button. Tell your mom, tell your friends, tell your boss.Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Check out more HikeSlam Videos: "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7... Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button! Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
McKenzie River Trail Preparation and Gear HikeSlam 2019-06-24 | In this video, I hold an emergency press conference (minus the press and questions) about my upcoming hike of the McKenzie River Trail in the Oregon mountains. The McKenzie River Trail is about 26.5 miles long and follows the beautiful McKenzie River. I plan on doing a short day to the Paradise campsite and then hiking 20 plus miles to the Cold Water Cove Campsite the next night. It is going to be quite a challenge, but I am looking forward to it!I talk about the trail, the hot weather ahead of me and my plans for prep and for the hike itself.In the second part of the video, I discuss and start to organize my gear for the hike. I coined a new term called "Ultralight Heavy." This is when you cut the weight on most of your gear, but bring some heavier comfort items to make camping a little more tolerable. News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
Mountain Hardwear Warranty! HikeSlam 2019-06-07 | After sending my rain jacket back to Mountain Hardwear for a Warranty repair a couple of months ago, I finally received a package in the mail from them! In this video, I open the package and see if they made an acceptable repair to my old, trust Mountain Hardwear Escape jacket.Check out more HikeSlam Videos: "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7... Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button! Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
Ultimate Spring Day Hike! HikeSlam 2019-05-03 | A video documenting the ultimate Spring day hike up Spencer Butte in Eugene, OR. Only half a mile trail, but featuring beautiful and dynamic terrain. It is all capped off with a jaw-dropping 360 view of the Willamette Valley. I could even see the snow-capped peaks of The Sisters mountains in the distance.Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button!Get out there and enjoy the Spring!Check out more HikeSlam Videos: "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7...Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
Boiled Pizza Review HikeSlam 2019-04-12 | In this video I sample a ready to eat pizza in a bag. When I was in Cabelas's the other day, I saw this in the hiking food section and of course, I couldn't resist!The pizza is made by a company called Bridgport. It is pepperoni and cheese pizza. It can be eaten directly out of the package or heated up in the microwave, the oven, with an MRE flameless heater, or boiled in the bag.Yes, that's right, I said boiled! I gave it a try and I was not impressed.The pizza from the oven was ok because it was hot at least. The pizza I tried straight from the package was not great. It was mealy, spicy and the cheese had no flavor. When I boiled it, it just got worse. The pizza became gummy and stuck to the roof of my mouth. I would not recommend this product, but it was interesting to try boiled pizza for the first time!Check out more HikeSlam Videos: "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7... Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button! Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
Mountain Hardwear Warranty? HikeSlam 2019-03-20 | In this video, I talk about the epic history of my Mountain Hardwear Escape Jacket. I have had numerous adventures with this jacket over the last ten years. Recently, the wrist adjustments have become shredded and basically unusable. I am going to be sending the jacket back to Mountain Hardwear to see if they will stand by their claim of an excellent warranty. I will make a second part to this video in a couple of weeks when I get a response in regard to my warranty claim.Check out more HikeSlam Videos: "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7... Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button! Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
SOL Emergency Blanket Review HikeSlam 2019-03-07 | amazon.com/S-Survive-Outdoors-Longer-Reflective/dp/B007TV33VQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=4NZG9TUZTQ8T&keywords=sol+survival+blanket&qid=1551855069&s=hpc&sprefix=sol+surviv%2Chpc%2C210&sr=1-6SOL Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket Review:One of the main things I like about this emergency blanket is the grommets that are on the corners and on the sides. That makes it versatile for a number of different applications.For example, you can tie it off to a couple of trees or trekking poles and make a quick shelter. It won't offer the comfort of a tent, but it will keep you protected from the harshest elements.Its heavy-duty rip-stop construction allows you to use it to carry firewood, or even a lazy or injured hiker.One of my favorite ways to use this emergency blanket is as a ground cloth for my tent. That way I don't have to carry both an emergency blanket and a ground cloth. I have both in one piece of gear.Of course, it can also be used to keep you warm and dry if you are injured or stranded.The bright orange color makes it visible from a long distance if you need to be rescued.Check out more HikeSlam Videos:"How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7... Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button! Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
How to Hitchhike Part 2: Hitchhiking Safety HikeSlam 2019-01-25 | Come Play with Me by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400042Artist: http://incompetech.com I’ve hitchhiked many times over thousands of miles in the United States and Mexico. Thinking back on those trips, I came up with a few simple things you can do to hitch a little safer. Number one, Try to travel in a group. This may help filter out any creeps looking for some lonely drifter to torment. It could also be helpful because someone in your group might notice something you didn’t and help everyone to avoid a sketchy ride or situation. Second, don’t stand too close to the edge of the road. If you are right on the edge of the road, someone might not see you as they come around a bend, or you could get clipped by a car as it speeds past you. Before you approach the vehicle, assess its condition and see if seems like something you want to ride in. Is there a flat tire? Are the windows broken? Is it a truck hauling unsecured, sharp chunks of rusty metal? I once got in a car where the back window was broken and the trunk had to be opened with a pair of scissors. It turns out that the driver had just stolen the car, but that’s a story for a different day. But that is an example of a time when I should have just waited for the next ride. If you get a ride in a pickup truck, don’t sit with your back against the tailgate. If its broken or wasn’t closed properly you could go tumbling out onto the interstate. Approach the driver safely. If you are walking around the vehicle, walk around the back or just talk to the driver through the passenger window. I also never wanted to stick my head in the window of the car, I always felt safer just talking to them from the outside. Then ask them where they are going. You want to make sure everyone is on the same page before you get into the car and are trying to figure out what is going on at 70 miles an hour. When you talk to the driver, see if you can get a feel for what kind of condition they are in. Do they seem drunk? High? Insane? Also, take a look at the inside of the vehicle. Do you see any weapons, booze bottles, beer cans, drugs or anything else that might make you feel uneasy, like medical waste or a pile of doll heads or something. That’s another thing if you ever don’t feel comfortable you can say, “Thanks but I’ll wait for another ride.” If you want a different approach you can always pretend like you suddenly received a text, pull your phone out of your pocket and say something like, “Oh, my brother just texted me and he is going to pick us up in a few minutes, thanks for stopping though.” Then just wait a few minutes and start hitching again. If it’s a really scary situation you can just run away and call the police. Once you are in a moving car if you suddenly wanted to get out. You could say, “Just let me out at the next exit” or You could try the thing where you just got a text from someone who can pick you up so you can ask the driver to pull over so you can get out. Some people like to have a knife or weapon close by, “just in case.” I always had my knife with me, not specifically when hitchhiking. I just always had my knife with me. It definitely made me feel safer. Everyone has their own idea about personal security, so do whatever you feel is the best thing for you. I guess if I ever got into a situation where I was seriously considering stabbing someone who is behind the wheel of a fast-moving car, my day wasn’t really going as planned. Another good tip is to always keep important items on your person. I’m talking about your phone, your id, your cash, and your cards. Keep them in a pocket or in your shoe or something, don’t put them in your bag. That way if you were ever in a car and your bag was in the trunk or someone just tried to steal it from you, you wouldn’t lose your important stuff. On most short hitchhiking assignments, like on the A.T. or Oregon Coast trail, where trips were just to town and back, I tried to just put my pack on my lap if I got a ride. And when you get out of the car Make sure you have everything. Check to see that your phone or wallet didn’t fall out on the seat. Make sure you have your trekking poles, sunglasses or whatever else you brought into the car. The most important thing you can do is trust your instincts and also keep watching Hikeslam. Laters! Check out more HikeSlam Videos: "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "The Challenge" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zV... "MSR Pocket Rocket Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7... Thanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button! Follow me in more places: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI... Twitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
How to Hitchhike Part 1: Getting Started HikeSlam 2019-01-04 | Hitchhiking can be a fun and exciting experience. However, there are some things that you can do to make your experience a little better.This is part one of a two-part tutorial on how to hitchhike. In this video, I give a basic overview of hitchhiking and also go over tips and tricks to make the process a little easier.In "How to Hitchhike: Part 2" I will discuss some critical safety and personal security tips that you can use during your next hitchhiking adventure.Check out more HikeSlam Videos:"How to Pack a Backpack"youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2j8qN6M"The Challenge"youtube.com/watch?v=4a2zVIC9QAI"MSR Pocket Rocket Review"youtube.com/watch?v=0-aS7tD3kywThanks for watching and don't forget to slam that subscribe button!Follow me in more places:Instagram - instagram.com/p/Bsenfx1gI6a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkTwitter - http://twitter.com/philiphinckley
Best Christmas Ever HikeSlam 2018-12-24 | Phil wakes up to the surprise that it is Christmas morning and he's all alone. When Santa brings him what was on his list, he makes it the best Christmas ever!
7 Gift Ideas For Hikers HikeSlam 2018-12-15 | "How to Pack a Backpack" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zbN2... "Cheap Folding Stove Review" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVV6K... Darn Tough Website darntough.com Smart Wool Websitesmartwool.com In this video, I discuss some inexpensive gift ideas for hikers. List of Gift Ideas For Hikers: 1. Maps or Map Books 2. Adventure Books 3. Socks or Sock Liners 4. Cheap Folding Stove 5. Collapsible Water Bottle 6. Dry Bags 7. Knife Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a gift idea in the comments below.
Cheap Folding Stove Review HikeSlam 2018-12-05 | In this video, I do a quick review of a Stansport Fold-A-Stove. I got the stove at a local discount store for only $8.99. It comes assembled and it uses fuel tablets to create the flame.The stove is lightweight, cheap, and it does work. One tablet will burn for about 7 minutes and it will burn out before it can boil a half liter of water. However, it can hold up to four fuel tablets at once. If you burn all four, they will burn for up to twenty minutes which is more than enough time to boil a half liter of water.For future camping trips, I will likely stick with my pocket rocket stove and fuel canister. My reason for liking the pocket rocket is the versatility and reliability. If I am trying to cut weight, I will bring a smaller canister or no stove at all. But for only $8.99, this stove does work as advertised. So if you are even a little curious or need a cheap stove now, it could be worth a shot!Thanks for watching! Don't forget to leave a comment and Subscribe.
Alsea Falls HikeSlam 2018-11-17 | An Autumn day hike and mini photography sesh at Alsea Falls in the Oregon forest.
How to Photograph The Moon HikeSlam 2018-10-12 | First, we’ll talk about the camera. I have been using a Canon Rebel T6. It is relatively affordable and is a great entry level DLSR.amazon.com/75-300mm-9320A023-Shoulder-DigitalAndMore-Microfiber/dp/B07CGMZ9QL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1539214259&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=canon+rebel+t6&psc=1You will want to use the longest lens you have available to you. I use a 300mm lens and have been able to get some great results.For the settings, here is a great place to start:300mm Lens - f/11 - 1/60 of a second shutter speed – Manual FocusOne important thing to remember is that a fast shutterI usually use a tripod so I don’t have to find the moon every time a change settings, but you may find it is not necessary.Here is a good example of the baseline settings I use. You will probably want to have a shutter speed of at least 1/20 of a second because the moon is moving.Use these settings as a jumping off point. Experiment. And it’s always a good Idea to take a lot of pictures in case a couple come out blurry.Subscribe and share. Many more videos to come!
The Challenge HikeSlam 2018-09-13 | Clip of President Kennedy's Speech at Rice University fromyoutube.com/watch?v=VaFTVR-hZqg&t=1401sToday's video is about The Challenge. On the Appalachian Trail, there are shelter logs at most of the shelters and hostels along the entire 2,200-mile trail. In these notebooks, hikers write jokes, notes to other hikers, gossip and important information about weather or trail conditions. I remember writing something in the Matt's Creek shelter in Virginia. I wrote: "We choose to through-hike the trail and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard." Signed "Smooth F. Kennedy."My trail name was Smooth and this was obviously a refried version of JFK's famous line about sending a man to the moon and returning him safely to the earth. I thought it was kind of funny, but I was also trying to communicate something that was important to me. It was a feeling that propelled me forward on my hardest days on the trail. It was something that echoed in my mind every day.What I was trying to communicate through that little joke I left in the shelter log was that the challenge is the juice. It is the addictive part of hiking. Its that subtle voice in the back of your head every day that keeps tell you to get back out into the wilderness to find the next opportunity when you can really test yourself.In “real life” or life away from the wilderness. We go about our days pretending to be just like everyone else, driving cars, sending emails, wearing dress shoes, regurgitating corporate bullshit we can keep our jobs and pay the rent. We wear the mask that makes us seem “normal.” But in reality, we would rather be away from all of that “civilization” where we really belong, out in the woods somewhere.Sometimes we only feel really at home in a place where the only goals for the day are to eat enough food and drink enough water to survive another day and see what is over the next mountain. Then sleep for a bit, in a tent, shelter or under a tarp, and do it all over again the next day. As we go about our normal lives, we daydream about the next time we will find ourselves in a place where we are at the mercy of the weather, the terrain and our own thoughts.You know your brain is broken when you think of all the times you were hiking with aching knees, hailstorms, mud, freezing wind, scorching sun, jagged rocks and have fond memories associated with all of them. People look at you like you are crazy when you tell them that you ate ramen noodles, slept on the hard ground, and hiked 15 miles over mountains for five months straight and that it was the best time of your whole life. The rewards for facing the challenge are amazing. The things you took for granted as a regular citizen will seem like miracles when you make a visit to town after a long time in the wilderness. The amount of gratitude you will feel and the memories that will be created will blow your mind.You will feel powerful hunger every day for a week and then you will have the best meal of your life…. 4 Elios pizzas that you heated in an old, rusty, toaster oven at a dimly lit convenience store somewhere in Tennessee hills.You will hike through freezing, cold rain for five straight days. Your joints will ache with every step…then you will take the best shower of your life at a free hostel in the basement of an old church in Waynesboro, Virginia.The mid-summer heat will make you sweat like a pig, in your small tent and you will only be able to rest for an hour or two a night for a week straight…then you will sleep better than you ever have in your entire life…on a musty, stained carpet, in a comically shitty motel, you are sharing with 3 other hikers…somewhere near Duncannon, PA.These memories and feelings will stay with you forever, but that’s not all. You will also have every day after your long hike to look forward to the next one.During your hike and after a night in town, you will wake up rested, put on a clean shirt for the first time in a week, eat a massive breakfast. The temptation to stay in the comfort of civilization will seem like a smart move. Sometimes you may give in and decide to hang out for another night and take a zero day. But as you eat fast food, watch TV, and remain clean, the challenge will be calling you back to the trail. Civilization is easy, and ultimately boring. We choose to go on these long hikes, because it is hard. Its not supposed to be easy. If it were easy, everyone would do it.You don’t want it to be easy, you want to be a badass…you want the challenge.
How to Make Organic Bone Broth HikeSlam 2017-08-15 | In this video, I show how to make Organic Chicken Bone Broth.Bone broth has a ton of health benefits including:-Helps maintain healthy joints, muscles and organ function.-Helps to heal and keep your gut healthy.-It is full of beneficial amino acids, vitamins, and minerals."Stay healthy, Hike more!"Ingredients (All Organic):2 Roasted Chicken Backs, necks, hearts, and livers.2 Rough Chopped Medium Onions5 Peeled and Rough Chopped Carrots1 Head of Garlic1 Rough Chopped Head of Celery1/2 Bunch of Parsley2 Bay LeavesCouple of Pieces of Rosemary, A Couple of Thyme Sprigs,A Few Sage Leaves Sage.1 1/2 Tablespoons of Sea Salt1/2 a Tablespoon of Fresh Ground Black PepperPut everything in a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Turn the pot down and let it simmer for 2.5 - 3 Hours. Then remove from the heat and strain.Put the pot in a sink of cold water to cool down. Once it has reached room temperature, it can be stored in the fridge, freezer, or used right away.Optional Step:Put the broth in the fridge and in the morning scrape, the fat off that has risen to the top.Enjoy your broth to make soups, rice, quinoa, or just drink it straight!
The North Face Flight Bivy Review HikeSlam 2017-07-24 | This video gives an overview of what a bivy is and how it is used. It is also a review of The North Face Flight Bivy.thenorthface.comThe flight bivy is no longer offered on The North Face website, but they offer similar bivies. Bivies, or bivy sacks, are lightweight, single person shelters. Typically they are very minimalist, using just one pole, or in this case, no poles.The benefits of using a bivy instead of a typical one person tent: less weight, more compact size, and easier to set up and take down.The disadvantages of using a bivy are: It can be claustrophobic, there is no room for your pack or most of your gear. Because of this, you will need to leave your pack and boots outside.Some features of The North Face Flight Bivy are Gore-Tex construction, making it waterproof and breathable, wide opening zippers, and glow in the dark zipper pulls.In my opinion, a bivy might be a good option if you planned to hike big miles and just sleep when you got to camp. It would be good for one or two overnights in the backcountry, but if you were planning on doing more than that, I would recommend a one person tent instead.I have used the Flight Bivy on a couple of trips and I am a big fan. I haven't used it in a couple of years, but after doing this review, I realized how much I love it. I can't wait to take it on a future trip!The North Face Flight Bivy weighs 1.7 lbs and costs $129.00.
FoodSLAM Episode 3: Epic Bars HikeSlam 2017-07-14 | In this Episode of FoodSLAM, I try two Epic Bars. I first thought to do this episode because of my wife, Courtney. She buys Epic bars all the time. She first thought to try them because they provide a high level of protein without a lot of sugar, preservatives or chemicals. Another benefit of these bars for hiking food is that they are rich in protein but do not need additional preparation or preservation.Epic is a company that makes these bars as well as bone broth, jerky, and other products.Here is a link to the Epic Bar website:http://epicbar.comThe first bar I tried was the Uncured Bacon. It had a strong bacon taste without being too salty. It was delicious and I would definitely buy it again for a hike or a quick snack.The second bar I tried was the Salmon with Smoked Apple. This one had a strong Salmon smell and was a bit dry. It tasted just like I imagine salmon with smoked apple would taste. It kind of tasted like cat food smells. My Sphynx cats, Morty and Stanley were very interested. I don't think I would buy the Salmon flavor again, but I would be interested in trying the Wild Boar, Chicken and other flavors Epic offers.Don't forget to slam that subscribe button, HikeSLAM has new videos every week about hiking, camping, equipment, food and everything to do with outdoor adventures.
How to Pack a Backpack HikeSlam 2017-07-03 | This video will give some tips and ideas for how to pack and organize your gear for a multiday backpacking trip.My Appalachian Trail Gear Guide:youtube.com/watch?v=-SemEtJ8on0In this video, I discuss how to pack a backpack for a multiday backpacking trip. There are three basic rules for packing your backpack:1. Pack heavier items near the bottom of the pack. This will keep the center of gravity low and keep your backpack from shifting as you hike. This is the most comfortable and safest way to pack your backpack.2. Pack items that you will use frequently throughout the day in an easily accessible area of your pack. This will prevent you from having to dig through your gear looking for something that you use often.3. Use dry bags to help organize your equipment inside your pack.First, I stuff my tent and rain fly into a compression sack. Then, I stuff my sleeping bag into another compression sack. I used the largest of the three dry bags to pack my clothes. In the middle dry bag, I packed everything that I would use for cooking. In the smallest dry bag, I packed my medical kit, phone, and all my electronics.Before packing the bag, I lined the inside with a heavy duty trash bag to prevent anything inside from getting wet. Then, starting with the heaviest and least frequently used items I packed the main compartment of the backpack in this order: Tent and ground cloth, sleeping bag, food, cooking equipment, rain jacket, and finally my food bag. I placed the tent poles inside the main compartment of the pack and centered them against the outside of the backpack.In the top pocket of the backpack, I packed: the blue dry bag (containing my medical kit, phone, and electronics), my headlamp, and collapsible water bottle.In the large front pocket of the backpack, I packed: A pack cover, a plastic bag containing a pen, notebook, and guidebook, and another plastic bag with some toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
Oregon Coast Trail Hike Part 2 HikeSlam 2017-06-26 | Information and Maps for the Oregon Coast Trail: http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PARKS/Pages/OCT_main.aspxOregon Coast Trail Hike Part 1:youtube.com/watch?v=11E7jjqXa_g&t=12sThe second half of my hike on the Oregon Coast Trail was challenging mentally and physically. The light weight trail runners I wore were perfect for the trail and beach portions of the hike, but the impact from all the road walking left me with some serious blisters.This trail has a huge amount of road walking. About 40% of the entire trail is on the road. Many of the road portions of the trail are not set up for hiking. Often there is almost no shoulder and cars are speeding by at 50 miles per hour.On the section of trail that I hiked, I was looking forward to the long sections of beach so I could camp where ever I wanted. It turned out that the entire beach was either ATV area or nesting grounds for endangered birds.The Oregon Coast Trail is an amazing hike. It takes a lot of planning and preparation. If you aren't staying at a state park, sometimes there is literally no place to camp. If you plan on doing this hike, you may want to do it as a series of day hikes, or plan to stay with friends or at a hotel.
Oregon Coast Trail Hike Part 1 HikeSlam 2017-06-15 | My Appalachian Trail Gear Guide:youtube.com/watch?v=-SemEtJ8on0&t=6sOur 48 Hour Film Project Entry: "The Chicken and the Fox"vimeo.com/180116698In the Summer of 2016, I decided I was going to do a long hike on the Oregon Coast Trail. Originally my plan was to hike from the Washing to border in the North, all the way to the California border in the South.However, some friends and I decided to make an entry into the 48 Film Project. The genre we drew was "fable" it was one of the hardest things I had ever done, but we were all really proud of how it turned out and I had a blast making it.So, because of the timing of the film festival, I decided to cut my hike down a little bit and start further south.I started my adventure by taking a bus from Portland directly West to Tillamook. From the Tillamook bus station, I had to walk to Cape Lookout State Park, to find the actual trail.It was a warm, sunny day and I walked about 9 miles down the country road. As the shoulder on the road started to go away, a friendly, older man pulled over and offered me a ride.By the late afternoon, I was at Cape Lookout State Park. One cool thing about hiking in Oregon is that there are often hiker and biker campsites at many of the state parks. Some of these campsites are reduced price and some are free!Cape Lookout State Park was amazing. My campsite was right on the cliff and I could hear the waves crashing all night. The next morning, I was excited to hit the trail and begin my hike.In the morning, I got an early start and made my way through the misty forest and onto the beach. There was a lot of beach walking that day and the weather turned hotter in the afternoon.I felt good. My feet were starting to ache, but I pushed nearly 27 miles. When my maps seemed to be inaccurate, I missed a turnoff and found myself walking down a dangerous road with the sun starting to set. I only had one option. I had to hitch.I got a quick ride to Devil's Lake Campground. It was a frustrating day and the bad maps made me a little uneasy about what challenges I would be facing in the next few days. I was tired and sore, but I decided I would get a good night's sleep and hit the trail again in the morning.Check back next week for Oregon Coast Trail Hike Part 2!Subscribe to HikeSlam for videos about trails, gear, stories, and sometimes wood burning and Sphynx cats.
Wood Burning High Speed Video - Oregon Forest HikeSlam 2017-06-05 | This video is the six hours it took to do the outlining, wood burning and staining for this project. I sped the video up 10,000 times. I hope you enjoy it and Subscribe for more HikeSLAM videos!When I first started doing woodburning or pyrography a few years ago, I had an idea of doing a series about the different places I had lived. First I did one for Cape Cod, then I completed one for Hawaii. For the Oregon project, I used a picture that I took when I hiked the Oregon Coast Trail in 2016. Courtney suggested I do a process video, and I am really happy with how this came out!
Capitol Reef National Park HikeSlam 2017-05-30 | Capitol Reef Hailstorm HikeSLAM video:youtube.com/watch?v=C6CQIuD29Lw&t=6sCapitol Reef NPS Website:nps.gov/care/index.htmWhile visiting Capitol Reef National Park, Courtney and I explored two hikes. The first hike we did was the Hickman Bridge Trail. This trail is 0.9 miles long with an elevation gain of 440 feet and leads to a natural stone bridge. This is an enjoyable hike with great views and it is not too challenging. While doing this hike, we got smashed by a huge hailstorm. The next hike we did was the Cohab Canyon Trail. The trail is 1.7 miles with an elevation gain of just over 400 feet. We ended up hiking a bit more than the 1.7 miles. The views along this trail were incredible, and even though the weather was threatening, we pushed father because we were having so much fun.We thought about camping, but since the temp was supposed to drop well below freezing, we stayed at the Rim Rock Inn, just outside the park. This motel was clean and affordable with an excellent restaurant attached.Capitol Reef National Park is designated an International Dark Sky Park. This makes it incredible for star gazing and night photography.The last thing we did in the park was the short scenic drive. This was a great way to end our adventure in Capitol Reef.Capitol Reef is one of my favorite national parks. The huge variety of landscapes and trails, along with the lack of crowds makes it a destination I want to re-visit very soon.
FoodSLAM Episode 3: Mountain House Rice and Chicken HikeSlam 2017-05-24 | Mountain House Website:mountainhouse.comFollow me on Instagram:instagram.com/hikeslamIn this episode of FoodSLAM I take a quick look at Mountain House Rice and Chicken freeze-dried meal.I bought it at the local Wal-Mart and the price was $4.79. Mountain House is a brand that offers a number of freeze-dried meal options that can be cooked right in the bag.I demonstrate the process of preparing the meal by boiling the water and pouring it directly into the pouch and then letting it stand for 8 minutes.I enjoyed this flavor. The rice was a little bloated and the chicken was a bit chewy, but I would buy it again. It had great flavor and the convenience was definitely the best part. For extended hikes, filling one's backpack with store bought freeze dried meals could be expensive, but for one or two overnights, I think these are a great option.INGREDIENTS: PRECOOKED ENRICHED RICE (RICE, NIACINAMIDE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, THAIMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), COOKED CHICKEN (CHICKEN MEAT, SALT), CORN OIL WITH SPICE EXTRACT, PIMIENTOS (PIMIENTO, CITRIC ACID).Calories: 260, Sodium: 750mg, Protein: 6gI have had this type of meal before, but never this flavor. I look forward to sampling more unique varieties in the future.Also, this will be the last scheduled episode of FoodSLAM on HikeSLAM. Future videos will come out as I am able to make them, but a new HikeSLAM video will be posted every Sunday.
Bryce Canyon National Park HikeSlam 2017-05-22 | Official Bryce Canyon Website:nps.gov/brca/index.htmThe second stop we made on our Utah adventure, was to Bryce Canyon National Park.The trail system in Bryce Canyon is relatively small, so in only a couple of days, one could hike all the trails without too much effort. There is also a system of shuttles that make accessing all of the trailheads and viewpoints super easy.The first trail we hiked was the Rim Trail. The Rim Trail is 11 miles and as the name would suggest, it goes right along the rim of the canyon.The second trail we hiked was the Navajo Loop which starts on the rim of the canyon and then through a series of switchbacks, drops right to the canyon floor.From any viewpoint in the park, you can see thousands of rock formations known as Hoodoos.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_(geology)The incredible views and amazing colors were the things that first caught my attention at Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park is at an elevation of over 9,000 feet, so what seems like an easy trail might leave you tired and out of breath.If you are traveling to Utah or going to see Zion, if you have a couple of extra days, Bryce Canyon National Park is definitely worth the trip.Check back for more HikeSLAM videos every Wednesday and Sunday!
FoodSLAM Episode 2: Organic Beef Jerky HikeSlam 2017-05-17 | Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/hikeslamIn Episode 2 of FoodSLAM, I take a quick look at Simple Truth Organic Beef Jerky.Beef jerky is a classic hiker food. Whenever I am in the grocery store, stocking up for another adventure, one of the things I look to buy, is beef jerky. The reason why a lot of hikers like to bring beef jerky is because it is a great source of protein.Even though I like beef jerky, many of the kinds you can buy in the supermarket, are packed with all kinds of preservatives and chemicals. On the other hand, this organic beef jerky is not.This brand has a great flavor and it is super peppery. At only $4.99 for 3 ounces, it is also a great deal.Check back every Wednesday and Sunday for another HikeSLAM video!
