Hiking Against Cancer with DMS Adventures! Backcountry Pilgrim 2026-09-26 | Hiking Against Cancer with DMS Adventures!
Bougie Backpacking Bags from Two of My Favorite Brands! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-09-28 | Backpacking bags have come a long way and now two of my favorite brands have released some innovative gear that remains lightweight despite having some luxury features. Here are the Zenbivy pack liners and Backcountry Exposures food bags!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Zenbivy Pack Liners - alnk.to/flyXzorBackcountry Exposure Gear (10% Off code: BackcountryPilgrim) - backcountryexposure.com/?ref=backcountrypilgrim0:00 Bougie Backpacking Bags from Backcountry Exposure and Zenbivy0:58 Zenbivy Pack Liners4:20 Backcountry Exposure's Bag Business5:13 Backcountry Exposure Mesa Food Bag6:41 Backcountry Exposure Aven Food Bag and Rock Sack8:55 Backcountry Exposure Stake SackLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 12): Arnot Creek to Clark Fork Trailhead Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-09-21 | My two oldest kids came with me on this short but interesting road walk connecting the Arnot Creek and Clark Fork trailheads. TYT Section 5 has begun!0:00 Arnot Creek Trailhead 1:08 Off Trail Shortcut to Road2:01 Introduction to Section 53:38 River Path / Sand Flat4:05 Sand Flat Campground / Camp Peaceful Pines5:10 Rock Climbing!5:50 Road Walking6:30 Water Report7:48 Half Way8:40 Hiking Montage9:45 Swimming Holes12:26 Snake and Landslide13:05 Giant Dandelion14:00 Looking Toward Clark Fork Canyon14:53 The Iceberg15:01 Ancient Toilets15:45 Disaster Creek Trailhead16:00 Iceberg Meadow 16:30 Clark Fork Trailhead17:00 River Exploration17:25 Trip Recap and Section 5 Continuation----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetytLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist WEBPAGE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.Seeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_Mountain Quail - Dust Follows - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/64743755-52b7-3463-9026-5342e30de18cES_Lake Michigan - Staffan Carlen - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/63ed63a4-a775-3149-b763-085875899061ES_Morning Mist - Staffan Carlen - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/c87616ad-edd4-3082-8246-989b3146dc75ES_Starting Again - Cody Francis - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/79c39b10-d4dd-31b0-9484-54b3f363f477ES_Excelsior - River Foxcroft - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/657b522f-94b1-4915-a9c2-ce7632c8a759ES_Toward Home - Cody Francis - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/6c809e18-245f-437b-8bb3-e4548794a9a0
How to Climb Half Dome with the Cables Down (Gear List + Tutorial) Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-09-13 | There is more than one way to climb the Half Dome cables, and it can be safer when they are down rather than up - but only with the right gear and skills. Here I go over the best gear I've found for climbing Half Dome with the cables down, as well as how to use it correctly to keep you (and others) safe. "Go Climb a Cable!"*Get your "Go Climb a Cable" swag here! - backcountrypilgrim.creator-spring.com/listing/go-climb-a-cable-half-dome-sGEAR LISTGLOVES: Mad Grip F100 Pro Palm Knuckler - amzn.to/4dEUmNKSHOES: Topo Pursuit (Zero-Drop, Wide toe box, Vibram Sole) - amzn.to/3T1fS6bHARNESS: Black Diamond Momentum - amzn.to/3pGIQt5FRICTION ATTACHMENT: Cord (Loop): Rock-N-Rescue 8mm Sewn Prusik Loop (24") - amzn.to/3ZylpVzFRICTION ATTACHMENT: Sling (Static): Mammut Contact Sling Dyneema 8.0 (60cm / 24") - rei.pxf.io/09Xa93FRICTION ATTACHMENT: Carabiner (Locking): Black Diamond Liteforge Screwgate - amzn.to/3It8rOVFRICTION ATTACHMENT: Carabiner (Regular): Black Diamond LiteWire Carabiner - rei.pxf.io/XmZx0XBACKUP ANCHOR: Sling (Dynamic): Beal Dynaloop 8.3mm (60cm) - rei.pxf.io/OeoAeABACKUP ANCHOR: Carabiner (Via Ferrata K-Type, Locking): Kong Tango - amzn.to/4nJEa2TSKILLS and RELATED VIDEOSAre Hiking Boots or Trail Runner Shoes Better for Hiking? - youtu.be/6jdoPSw6aL0Alpine Quickdraw (Short Tutorial) - youtu.be/ExpHb8NepU4Alpine Quickdraw (Deep Dive) - youtu.be/anO5Tr5OJuAKlemheist (Short Tutorial) - youtu.be/kRJclBvkCPsPrusik vs Klemheist: Which is better for beginners? - youtu.be/Up2UWcgQZy0National Park Service Half Dome page - nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htmSeasonal Installation of Half Dome Cables (note that instructor uses a Klemheist at 0:47!) - nps.gov/nps-audiovideo/audiovideo/3f7f77a8-82a9-4bc3-8895-66a1e6bf21fb720p.mp4Climbing Half Dome: What You Need to Know (Day Hike / Over Night / Cables Up / Cables Down) - youtu.be/POgYv78LpGoHalf Dome in a Day - youtu.be/pTvQKpweZw0My Gear for Climbing Half Dome (Cables Up) - youtu.be/9A5CBEgOVnkIs It Safe to Climb Half Dome? - youtu.be/dkzPR7t6pzsWhat To Do On TOP of Half Dome! - youtu.be/fW9JIgjLjwAMy Best Hiking Fail: Bailing on Half Dome - youtu.be/GZOnXWTROEY0:00 Gear Fails on Half Dome0:22 Different Ways to Climb Half Dome0:50 Disclaimers1:37 What Does "Cables Down" Really Mean?2:15 Using Climbing Gear on Half Dome Cables2:32 Why Climb Half Dome with the Cables Down?3:03 Clothing3:45 Footwear4:41 Gloves7:09 Climbing Harness9:06 Friction Attachment: Cord Loop10:32 Friction Attachment: Sling 11:10 Tying the Alpine Quickdraw12:34 Friction Attachment: Carabiners13:13 Tying the Klemheist Hitch15:11 Why Not Use a Prusik Hitch?16:41 Anchor/Backup16:55 Tying a Girth Hitch17:08 Navigating Transfer Points18:23 Anchor/Backup: Dynamic Sling20:07 Anchor/Backup: K-Type Carabiner21:56 System Stats: Weight and Cost22:10 Bonus Tip #1: Stay in Your Lane22:30 Bonus Tip #2: Descending Difficulty23:06 Bonus Tip #3: Beware Cable BursLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Thunder Storm 04 - Fredrik Ekstrom - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/22aade45-fa65-3c07-b078-09f7fbac733dES_Last Try - Daniel Fridell - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/ec6da33c-44b8-4f5b-8baa-be1ee5b2c2a5ES_Sensors Surrender - Ave Air - epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/6ff9a5c8-a399-48ad-92e6-950c3bd96f8c
Metal vs. Plants! Bio Utensils from Human Gear Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-09-05 | Like many hikers I've used long handled metal spoons for years but recently I've really enjoyed the numerous benefits of the Human Gear's bio utensils. Here I go over three of their newest models: the GoBites Uno, Duo, and Spin!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Human Gear GoBites Uno (long) - rei.pxf.io/2aq5R0Human Gear GoBites Bio Duo - amzn.to/47XHwK0Human Gear GoBites Bio Spin - amzn.to/4lYa1uC0:00 Metal Utensils0:40 Bio Utensils0:55 GoBites Bio Uno (Long)2:30 Bio Resin Materials3:02 GoBites Bio Duo4:15 GoBites Bio Spin5:27 Price Comparison (see links below)LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 11): Highland Creek to Arnot Creek Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-08-31 | It's Day 11 of the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail! Greg and I continue our journey from Lake Alpine to Arnot Creek (at Clark Fork) navigating more fallen trees, obliterated trail, and we make the biggest mistake so far on this rediscovery of the TYT...----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetyt0:00 Recap of Day 101:11 Back on Trail (and Under Obstacles)1:38 Sword Lake Trail and Highland Creek Bridge Spur2:24 Along Highland Creek Through Slaughter Canyon3:23 Back Into the Woods4:17 Highland Lake Trail Creek Crossing5:10 Jenkins Canyon Gentle Ascent6:20 Greg's New TYT Territory6:50 Big Off Route Mistake 9:25 Finally Back On Route10:16 Jenkins Meadow12:19 Ridge Top12:53 All Downhill from Here!14:22 Creeks, Woods, and BLister15:42 Mixed Route17:00 Switchbacks18:44 Woods Gulch / Arnot Creek19:49 Beginning Last Mile20:15 Anot Creek Trail / Forest Road20:33 FInal Push Through Burned Area and Snow Brush21:46 Trail's EndLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist WEBPAGE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.Seeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_Fire and Bones - Biddy Sullivan - epidemicsound.com/track/WsLnW43cg4ES_Just the Banjo - Pearce Roswell - epidemicsound.com/track/l015lkLpOTES_Horn - DEX 1200 - epidemicsound.com/track/an7vU7AM16ES_Nordic Rust - Northside - epidemicsound.com/track/xAmFoyRPSqES_Band of Cubs - Isobel O'Connor - epidemicsound.com/track/pk1OSK5la9ES_The Legend Begins - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - epidemicsound.com/track/SORsK63OBIES_My Greatest Hero - Hampus Naeselius - epidemicsound.com/track/uPRRpR82eY
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 10): Lake Alpine to Highland Creek Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-08-27 | My friend Greg joined me on the next section of the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail beginning at Lake Alpine and ending at Clark Fork Campground. We took the 3rd edition route past Duck Lake through the "Christmas Tree Farm" to Rock Lake.* Then we did some serious route finding to Spicer Reservoir and then camped near Highland Creek on this two-day trip. (Day 11 coming soon!)*I'd already scouted out and filmed the route from Lake Alpine to Rock Lake, so that segment is not include don this video. If you want to watch that first, click youtu.be/Yajy5Vmwg9s, then come back!0:00 Clark Fork Campground0:46 Introducing Greg and The Tahoe-Yosemite Trail Section 41:16 Rock Lake2:25 Highland Creek Trail / Dardenelles Cone4:15 Descending Toward Bull Run Lake Trail7:01 Descending Toward Wilderness Creek7:36 Snow Brush Trail Overgrowth9:00 Wilderness Creek (?)10:04 More Snow Brush Trail Overgrowth10:39 Heading Up to Ridge11:57 Annoying Off Trail 13:48 Final Overgrowth for the Day15:52 Spicer Reservoir (aka Gabbot Meadow)19:33 Pacific Creek Trail Junction20:02 Camp----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetytLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist WEBPAGE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.Seeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_Second Guessing (Instrumental Version) - Victor Lundberg - epidemicsound.com/track/0xFg9pvB7pES_Best Kept Secrets (Instrumental Version) - Rue Rosa - epidemicsound.com/track/f8wYss1bbBES_Cotton and Strangers - Candelion - epidemicsound.com/track/lFZpQKqSRHES_June Lake (Instrumental Version) - Torii Wolf - epidemicsound.com/track/se3cXThyENES_The Lone Traveler - Will Harrison - epidemicsound.com/track/LUL7B4CUJp
Finishing the Merced River Trail Bridge-to-Bridge-to-Bridge Hike (Briceburg to Bagby) Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-08-17 | What started as just a curiosity hike to see what the Merced River looked like below Yosemite turned into a multi-section hike through landslides, mines, and bridges! Here is the final(?) 16-mile section.LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Juarez (Instrumental Version) - LVGOON - epidemicsound.com/track/FV7Mv6BVcXES_Long Goodbye - Will Harrison - epidemicsound.com/track/BmrQPmdcjHES_I Remember Well - Cody Francis - epidemicsound.com/track/LhfEcq46IM
Topo Map vs. Satellite: How I Found These Outdoor Artifacts with onX Backcountry! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-08-08 | Topo Map vs. Satellite App? While planning a recent hike I found some cool looking artifacts off trail near Desolation Wilderness and I used the onX Backcountry App to find them! Try the app free below.----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Try onX Backcountry Free! - alnk.to/58sHTz40:00 Off Trail Artifacts?0:34 Off Trail Planning with onX 0:51 Using onX to Find Trailhead1:10 Topo Maps vs. Satellite Views2:02 Google Earth for Hikers!3:01 Route Planning: Topo vs. Satellite3:42 3D Mapping4:13 Finding Artifact Buildings 5:20 Beginning Hike5:49 Going Off Trail7:08 Trail Talk: Route Finding Skills vs. GPS8:17 First Artifact (Barn)10:07 Barn Tour10:51 Second Artifacts (Outhouse and House)11:43 Back on Route(?)13:08 Road Found! (Topo vs. Satellite)13:45 Off Route? (Topo vs. Satellite)14:40 Trail Merge (Topo vs. Satellite)15:10 Crystal Range Views!15:49 OnX vs. All Trails16:57 Road / Trail Examples (Topo vs. Satellite)19:33 Meadow Off Route (Topo vs. Satellite)20:39 Water Sources21:17 Forni Ranch21:54 Upper Forni Meadow22:30 Buildings Tour25:35 Final Satellite CheckLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Empty Sky - Wanderer's Trove - epidemicsound.com/track/exgKgCiK97ES_Arriving at Dusk - American Legion - epidemicsound.com/track/VPc8SotntyES_Say It Again 2.0 - Chris Shards - epidemicsound.com/track/Suds18RieaES_A Nomad's Journey - Victor Lundberg - epidemicsound.com/track/LuCzlU7crnES_While You Can (Instrumental Version) - The Eastern Plain - epidemicsound.com/track/DEqeB0nNRi
LEGIT LUXURY: Opinel + Monbento = Hiking / Camping / Picnic Set! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-08-03 | Opinel (world famous for its outdoor knives) has teamed up with Monbento (an industry leading lunch box manufacturer) to produce the Picnic Set. A limited edition Opinel no. 8 with spoon and fork attachments plus a two-piece, 1 liter lunchbox set with a couple extra goodies like a topo-printed lid. But who is this set for?----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Opinel / Monbento Picnic Set - alnk.to/6TC1Hs80:00 The Opinel-Monbento Picnic Set0:25 Opinel Knives0:38 Monbento Lunchboxes1:00 Limited Edition Opinel no. 8 1:20 Spoon and Fork Attachments2:11 Monbento Outdoor Lunchbox3:05 Picnic Kit Stats3:30 Picnic Kit Use CasesLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
More Than Headlamps! Nitecores Light, Air, Bugs, and Energy Gear Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-07-27 | Nitecore is famous for its NU20 headlamp (and infamous for the NU20's "upgrade") but they have a lot more outdoor gear than many realize. Here I look at the NU25 headlamp plus the newest ultralight air pump, power bank, and even a brand new bug repeller !----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Nitecore NU25 MCT (UL) Headlamp - amzn.to/459KVm5Nitecore AP05C Air Pump - amzn.to/3GUJ5gWNitecore EMR25 Bug Repeller - Nitecore NB Air Power Bank (5k mAh) - amzn.to/4mxJLInNitecore NB 10,000 Power Bank (10k mAh) - amzn.to/4kYhA44What are mAh? - anker.com/blogs/chargers/what-is-mah-milliamp-hours-and-how-does-it-affect-chargers0:00 Nitecore's Famous NU20 Headlamp0:54 Nitecore NB Air Power Bank2:52 Nitecore NB 10,000 Power Bank4:06 Nitecore AP05C Air Pump5:59 Nitecore EMR25 Electronic Repeller8:34 Nitecore NU25 MCT (UL) HeadlampLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
Yosemites Lowest Effort / Highest Payoff Dome Hike! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-07-18 | Yosemite is famous for it's amazing domes: Half Dome, North Dome, Sentinel Dome, etc. But if you're juts looking for a quick add on or a low impact hike with a high yield reward, Lembert Dome right off of Tioga Road might be your best bet!LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Skywards - Aiyo - epidemicsound.com/track/Tr8DA4WlNuES_Tell It Later - Kikoru - epidemicsound.com/track/Bp5ChTbyCXES_Awake My Dreams - Edgar Hopp - epidemicsound.com/track/7deV0066jM
Does Hiking with Tactical Gear Make Sense? (Amheh Bags Review) Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-07-11 | Hiking with tactical gear may not seem like the best idea in today's ultralight-obsessed world. However, besides being very tough, some of it will actually keep weight off your back while giving you better access to your gear. Here I look at three tactical bags from @AmhehTactical and see how they perform on the trail. ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Tactical Messenger Bag - amzn.to/4194hGXTactical Chest Bag - amzn.to/3HyyvwmTactical Drop Leg Bag - amzn.to/4oB0tbD0:00 Hiking with Tactical Gear?1:21 The Bags3:02 Amheh Bag Features3:21 Amheh Chest Bag Overview4:21 Amheh Thigh Bag Overview5:00 Amheh Sling Bag Overview6:21 Hiking with Amheh Tactical Bags6:55 System Comfort (esp. Chest Bag)10:08 Amheh Sling Bag Use Review12:02 Amheh Thigh Bag Use Review12:56 Amheh Chest Bag Use Review13:30 Thanks for Watching!LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Hyena - Tigerblood Jewel - epidemicsound.com/track/JeqOySXcnLES_Last Light of the Day - American Legion - epidemicsound.com/track/I44hnc9W97ES_Redwood - Rymdklang Soundtracks - epidemicsound.com/track/ShSSvWAK40ES_Making Muffins - View Points - epidemicsound.com/track/pHAGxBptHtES_Barefoot (Instrumental Version) - Slowfly - epidemicsound.com/track/2VlrELnctk
How to Not Be a Jerk On Trail! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-07-04 | Not being a jerk on trail may be harder than it might seem. Here I go over the most common infractions (many of which I have made) and what to do about them.Get the OpenRock S2 Earbuds for 20% OFF! (Discount Code: BackcountryPilgrim20) - bit.ly/4kRTR6l0:00 Being a Jerk on Trail0:28 The Golden Rule: LEAVE NO TRACE!1:07 Staying on Trail1:34 Cutting Switchbacks2:11 Hiking in Mud2:57 Going Off Trail3:53 Durable Surfaces4:15 Following Creeks4:38 Making Rock Piles6:08 Trail Maintenance (Leave Places Better)6:24 Historical Artifacts6:46 Peeing Outside7:26 Quieting Down 8:13 Using Earbuds (OpenRock S2)10:54 Flying Drones11:15 No Smoking11:55 Cologne and Perfume12:22 Trail Etiquette and Right of Way12:42 Hikers' Right of Way13:12 Bikes and Horses14:08 Conversation and Passing16:10 Don't Be a Creeper17:20 Dealing with Animals18:35 Handling Food Scraps19:54 Thanks for Watching!LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_New Human - PW - epidemicsound.com/track/3R8seJ9YwgES_Changes Like a Chameleon (Instrumental Version) - Staffan Carlen - epidemicsound.com/track/vs4glr3p8GES_Thanks for the Time - Headlund - epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQKES_Bagatelle Valley - Nylonwings - epidemicsound.com/track/0mNPj78DPy
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 9b-10a Route 2): Lake Alpine Alternate Route Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-06-27 | After 8 months waiting for the snow to melt, I am finally back on the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail! Today's hike is a gap-filler to complete the footage of Section 3 (which I could not capture because my batteries died) - and to show an alternate TYT route to begin Section 4 from Lake Alpine along the route shown in the 3rd edition of the TYT book. (Footage of the 1st edition route can be found in my Lake Alpine to Rock Lake Recon video.) Here we go!0:00 Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail!0:25 State of the Hike So Far0:59 The Reason for Today's Hike2:48 The Highland Creek vs. Duck Lake Bypass Routes3:50 End of Section 3 ("Day 9b")7:05 Beginning of Section 4 ("Day 10a")7:39 The 1st vs. 3rd Edition TYT Routes8:04 Backpacker's Camp Info8:48 Fun at the Creek9:30 Silver Valley Camp and Trailhead10:00 Highland Creek Trail10:58 Duck Lake Bypass Trail12:09 Initial Trail Review13:03 Rock Ducks Near Duck Lake Ducks!13:48 Snow Patches on the Peaks14:37 Duck Lake Sighting15:10 Off Trail Side Trip to Duck Lake15:57 Duck Lake Bypass vs. Highland Creek Trails Comparison16:38 Sights Along the Duck Lake Bypass21:05 Final Trail Review21:40 Duck Lake Bypass / Highland Creek Junction22:32 What's Next?----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetytLake Alpine Backpackers' Campground - recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10049270LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist WEBPAGE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.Seeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_A Gentle Invitation - Dawn, Dawn, Dawn - epidemicsound.com/track/r6vD1UJgAFES_Time on Our Side (Instrumental Version) - Ten Towers - epidemicsound.com/track/7wuyyaVoLpES_Diggin Deeper - Will Harrison - epidemicsound.com/track/xgY2ehGb9hES_Fire and Bones - Biddy Sullivan - epidemicsound.com/track/WsLnW43cg4ES_Riverside Drive - Northside - epidemicsound.com/track/7CuugqCVvkES_Nordic Shine - Savvun - epidemicsound.com/track/Z3SiPwNMNiES_Afternoon Garden Light - Peter Crosby - epidemicsound.com/track/Mn6LZHrBZU
Staying Connected Outdoors: Rocky Talkies Mountain Radio Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-06-22 | When communication in the backcountry is a priority, I don't want to rely on phones which may not have signal, battery life, ringer on, or good durability. The Mountain Radio from Rocky Talkie was built for the outdoors and here I give them a run through.----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio - rockytalkie.pxf.io/DyamzqRocky Talkie GMRS Radio - rockytalkie.pxf.io/VxdK3kFRS vs GMRS Walkie Talkie Range Comparison - Rocky Talkie Range Testing youtu.be/vnhbDRCGrWc0:00 Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio0:56 Ease of Use Functoins2:34 Specs3:20 Mountain Radio Radio Range4:19 Long Lasting Power4:46 Durability and Waterproofness5:35 Use Cases6:55 The Truth About Privacy Channels8:35 Communication Tests and RatingsLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
A Sketchy Creek Hike to a Hidden Lake (Fathers Day Special: Proceeds Go To Cancer Research!) Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-06-15 | NOTE: In honor of my dad, proceeds and donations from this video go to cancer research.When I was a little guy, my dad and I explored this creek near his house and found a "hidden" lake. My memories of that time are limited, but they've always been special to me. About 40 years later I thought I knew where the lake might be from a satellite image and undertook a questionable creek hike to see if I could find it! (This is remastered from a video I shot in 2021 with some audio fixes, table of contents, and little bit of extra content.)0:00 "Hidden Lake"1:19 Finding the Creek Entrance2:34 Entering the Creek (with Nunchakus!)3:40 Getting Deeper!4:08 Deep (and Cold!)4:44 Creek Walking5:57 Shore Bushwhacking6:40 Rain, Log, and Mud8:10 Chest Deep!9:00 How Did We Do This?9:51 Creepy Swamp11:41 Taking Longer Than I Expected12:52 The Dam15:40 Climb to Lake17:00 I Found It!18:02 Shore Exploration18:51 Final Thoughts19:16 Final ShotsLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comDopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100659 Artist: http://incompetech.com (YouTube Audio Library)Spy/Secret Agent Loop by Sirkoto51 is licensed under the Attribution License - freesound.org/people/Sirkoto51/sounds/371580Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394 Artist: http://incompetech.com (YouTube Audio Library)
All-In-One ULTRALIGHT Bathroom Kit! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-06-08 | (15% discount using the link below!)I've been a big fan of PACT Outdoors ever since they came out with their beginner's outdoor bathroom kit. Then they improved on that with the Lite version which became my go to for years. Now they've raised the bar yet again with an ultralight version which I will show you here! (CLOSED) GEAR GIVEAWAY! To celebrate six years on YouTube, I am giving away one of these kits! Comment below with your favorite three Backcountry Pilgrim videos to enter. (Winner notified in comment response, 6/15/25). :) ---LINKS from this VIDEO---PACT Outdoors (15% Off - PILGRIM15) - pactoutdoors.com/?aff=72PACT Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit - pactoutdoors.com/discount/MVU020ZTSBAQ5?redirect=/collections/all/products/pact-ultra-lite-bathroom-kit?aff=72PACT Lite Bathroom Kit - pactoutdoors.com/discount/MVU020ZTSBAQ5?redirect=/collections/all/products/pact-lite-kit?aff=72PACT Outdoors Bathroom Kit - pactoutdoors.com/discount/MVU020ZTSBAQ5?redirect=/collections/all/products/pact-one-kit?aff=72PACT Wipes and Tabs Refills - pactoutdoors.com/discount/MVU020ZTSBAQ5?redirect=/collections/all/products/pact-wipes-tabs-refill?aff=720:00 PACT Outdoors0:34 PACT Original Bathroom Kit1:23 PACT Lite Bathroom Kit2:52 PACT UL Ultralight Bathroom KitLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_June 21 - Victor Lundberg - epidemicsound.com/track/X72Owp1izD
All-in-One Luggage: The 43L Bagsmart Paz Duffel Backpack! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-06-01 | I love gear that has multiple uses and the new Paz 43L Duffle Backpack sent to me from Bagsmart does just that! It's luggage that can be carried as a backpack, duffel, or cross-body bag! It's a great size (43L) for a long weekend, and has so many carry options you'll feel like you brought bags for every occasion. Come take a tour of the Bagsmart Paz Backpack, and see link below for a 10% discount!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Bagsmart Paz Backpack (10% discount code: "pilgrim"): https://s.rto.ai/t/68423221LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
What To Do On TOP of Half Dome! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-05-23 | OK, there are plenty of "Climbing Half Dome" videos out there (at least 3 are mine!), but few go into what there is to do once you've reached the summit. Turns out, there are quite a few interesting features up top - and I'm going to show them to you! Also, I definitely had the best gear that day and it worked flawlessly. After testing various systems on a previous climb, I narrowed it down to the following loadout (for a full explanation, see my "Climbing Half Dome" video beginning with cables down: youtu.be/POgYv78LpGo?t=1115).My BEST gear for climbing Half Dome with the cables down: - HARNESS: Black Diamond Momentum - amzn.to/3pGIQt5 - PERSONAL ANCHOR SYSTEM: Petzl Connect Adjust - amzn.to/3OljWtb - FRICTION CORD: Rock-N-Rescue 8mm Sewn Prusik Loop (24") - DYNAMIC SLING: Beal Dynaloop (8.3mm, 60cm) - rei.com/product/153743/beal-dynamic-sling-83mm - CARABINER: Kong Tango (K-type, Large double gate) - amzn.to/3dOEa2l - GLOVES: Mad Grip Palm Knuckler - amzn.to/4dEUmNK0:00 Cables Down: No Crowds?0:41 Half Dome Stats1:15 Mist Trail: Vernal Fall, Emerald Pool, Silver Apron1:56 Nevada Fall, Liberty Cap2:15 Behind Half Dome2:46 Little Yosemite Valley to Camp4:25 Morning Ascent4:45 Sub Dome5:15 Half Dome Saddle5:50 Climbing Gear6:02 Climbing Half Dome with the Cables Down7:25 Cable's End7:50 "The Visor"8:30 "The Cave"9:50 "The Ledge"11:52 "The Summit"12:37 "The Top"13:09 Valley View13:57 "(Not) The Diving Board"14:20 Engagement14:39 Edge Walk15:00 DescentLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Haystack - Biddy Sullivan - epidemicsound.com/track/HSiITAxFhbES_Baptized and Buried - Will Harrison - epidemicsound.com/track/srrp5dSgR8ES_Steam Engine - Benjamin Carey - epidemicsound.com/track/d3A6n4eGtaES_Foreboding Whispers - Experia - epidemicsound.com/track/7t3bJjwTr4ES_Mountain Spring High - Gabriel Lewis - epidemicsound.com/track/s1AUZ3lI38ES_Charlotte to Cheyenne - Will Harrison - epidemicsound.com/track/0rR6kBAcE9ES_Into the Forest - Jakob Ahlbom - epidemicsound.com/track/PDhsxIbPFF
Budget Big 3 Backpacking Gear from Decathlon! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-05-18 | 15% off! (Use code BACKCOUNTRY15) I've reviewed Decathlon's budget hiking gear before but never the "Big Three" all at once. Here I go over the Forclaz MT500 setup along with an interesting popup tent known as the Quechua 2 Second Popup Tent!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Forclaz MT500 Air 50+10 Backpack - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/N9eoyKQuechua 2 Second Pop Up Tent - 3 Person - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/QjGzdAQuechua 2 Second Pop Up Tent - 2 Person - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/55qm0LForclaz MT500 Sleeping Bag - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/o4GP69Forclaz MT500 Air Mattress - decathlonamerica.sjv.io/bOqv1x0:00 Decathlon Budget Gear0:27 BACKPACK: Forclaz MT 500 Air (50+10)7:00 SHELTER: Quechua 2 Second Setup Popup Tent10:39 SLEEPING BAG: Forclaz MT500 Mummy Bag12:25 SLEEP PAD: Forclaz MT500 Air MattressLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
The Best Layers Youve (Probably) Never Heard Of: Montanes Cetus Rain Jacket and Protium Fleece Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-05-09 | Montane is a British outdoor company that makes some of my favorite hiking gear. Here I will show you two of their hiking clothing: a mid-layer and a PFAS-free rain shell!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Montane Protium Light Fleece - alnk.to/fwsSkscMontane Cetus Rain Jacket - alnk.to/4Xxptw6PFAS Information - epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained0:00 Montane Part 2!0:21 The Protium Fleece (Full Function Mid-Layer)2:16 The Cetus Rain Jacket (PFAS-Free 3-Layer)3:20 Waterproof Test4:49 Rain Jacket Features5:37 Price and Weight Considerations6:26 One DownsideLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Pick Up Your Banjo - Stationary Sign - epidemicsound.com/track/8ORJJtEorV
The Best Daypack Youve (Probably) Never Heard Of: Montanes Trailblazer! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-05-02 | Montane is a British outdoor company that makes some of my favorite hiking gear. In this two-part series I will show you their new daypack and then their mid and rain layers!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Montane Trailblazer XT 25 - alnk.to/aLKdvHvMontane Trailblazer (Collection) - alnk.to/aeZWzhiPrevious Montane Trailblazer Model (30) - youtu.be/GiseQaVxohM0:00 INTRO0:25 The Original Trailblazer0:55 The New Trailblazer XT 251:15 Suspension Comfort1:57 Should Strap Shape and Padding2:30 Sternum Straps3:18 Adjustable Harness3:37 Chest Pockets4:46 Hip Belt and Side Pockets5:32 Front Pocket5:48 Attachment Straps6:06 Brain / Lid6:53 Main Compartment7:13 Weight, Material, and Models7:55 Standard Trailblazer8:34 Price8:54 See Part 2!LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
Custom Maps Made to Order! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-04-27 | When I wanted a full map of my TYT hike, I tried piecing one together with maps from various areas but it never really looked right. Fortunately I ran across East View Geospatial - a company specializing in making highly detailed custom maps with numerous datasets and sizes. They made me exactly what I wanted! Have a look!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Order your Custom Map! - geospatial.com/solutions/data-production/custom-mappingEast View Geospatial - @eastviewgeospatial8293 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com
Super Bloom and Mining Ruins Near Yosemite - A Relaxing Hike Down Hites Cove Trail Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-04-25 | Hite's Cove trail near Yosemite was amazing in Spring of 2025! Flower blooms everywhere only made this amazing hike to mining ruins along the Merced River even better. Come with me a on this relaxing hike!0:00 Hite's Cove Map0:22 Flower Blooms!1:16 Lookout Rock1:35 River Break1:50 Swirly Rock2:17 Butterflies2:34 Powerful River2:49 Pan-Mill Site3:11 Camp Site3:35 Building Ruins3:56 Hite's Cove4:35 Exploring Around Hite's Cove5:55 Return TripLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!WEBSITE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.comINSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklistMY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear----- MUSIC -----Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Lights of Destination - Helmut Schenker - epidemicsound.com/track/ee0iZeKHhDES_Downstreams - Roots and Recognition - epidemicsound.com/track/m7WdALqCVc
Best Duo Sleep System: Zenbivy Quilt vs. Nemo Bags Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-04-18 | For years I've used two sleeping bags zipped together when I take a family member into the backcountry. So when my favorite sleep system - Zenbivy - asked me to try out their new Double Bed - I was in!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Zenbivy Double Bed - alnk.to/2uIHkgNZenbivy Ultralight Sleep Pad - alnk.to/9IduoBLZenbivy Soft Top Pillow - alnk.to/3J5J2SyNemo Disco 15 degree (Men's) - alnk.to/ge74VNkNemo Disco 15 degree (Women's) - alnk.to/dLitpd6Big Agnes Insulated Divide Double Sleeping Pad 50x78 - alnk.to/eDSZjnC0:00 What's a Zenbivy?0:35 Nemo Disco Sleeping Bags1:22 Zenbivy Sheet Explanation2:10 Double Double Bed Setup2:50 Does It Work?3:35 Nemo Disco Dual Bag Issue4:13 Zenbivy Sheet Features4:53 Zenbivy vs. Nemo / Big Agnes: 5:15 Weight Comparison6:08 Carry Comparison6:28 Warmth Comparison6:54 Price ComparisonLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Sensors Surrender - Ave Air - epidemicsound.com/track/jceViU55ew
Exploring a Mine and (Another) Ghost Town Near Yosemite! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-04-13 | Continuing my quest to hike the entire Merced River Trail near Yosemite, this time I came across more mine ruins and an actual mine! After the last hike, I was in full tick prevention mode, and even got a cool new hat! ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----American Hat Makers Crusher - americanhatmakers.com/products/crusher-mens-leather-crushable-outback-hat?variant=3423529500712Hiking to a Ghost Town Near Yosemite! - youtu.be/l23TuroFNNYFerguson Rockslide (2006) NPS - nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=F92D949B-BAC9-00E4-7520D7A1D93014370:00 Back on trail!0:43 Tick Prevention1:13 Hike Plans (Mine and Mining Ruins!)2:13 New Hat! 3:56 Water Everywhere!4:14 Mining Ruins Sighting5:30 River Crossing Ruins5:54 Ned Gulch Ruins6:33 WWII Sgt Robert Metzler Memorial Flag7:06 Ruins Exploration7:44 Log Book8:28 More Ruins9:26 Creek Views10:50 Mining Ruins Near River12:22 Creek Crossing to Merced River12:30 Ned Gulch Rapids13:57 Choppa!14:20 More Ruins and Back on Trail15:10 Trail Report15:41 Mine Exploration19:05 Hike to Miller Gulch20:52 Abandoned Car21:32 Final Mining Ruins at Ned GulchLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_A Place for Peace - Elm Lake - epidemicsound.com/track/Bimcfl4yaUES_Five Tribes - Hunter Quinn - epidemicsound.com/track/sCEAtlpcbjES_Quiet before the Tempest - Across The Great Valley - epidemicsound.com/track/bZvx3jshYOES_Skies - Helmut Schenker - epidemicsound.com/track/wreXwMIr7rES_Hold Me Close - Isobelle Walton - epidemicsound.com/track/JrHpsQjfwdES_Like a Glimmering Treasure - Isobelle Walton - epidemicsound.com/track/nWtXUBiHvJES_Forever to Run - Howard Harper-Barnes - epidemicsound.com/track/TkvAHJJ3j2ES_No One but You - Isobelle Walton - epidemicsound.com/track/0hN99CsenC/AES_The Round Up - Roy Edwin Williams - epidemicsound.com/track/WHT1Jmwgn4
My New EDC Flashlights for 2025: Wubens X2-Pro and G5 Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-04-08 | Wuben has upped their game yet again with well-made, versatile, and tough flashlights at budget prices. They recently sent me two of their new 2025 flashlights for review: the X2 Pro is a 1,500 lumen EDC powerhouse - and at under 2 oz., the 400 lumen G5 is perfect for either EDC or the trail! ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Wuben G5 Flashlight - amzn.to/4hZP7cpWuben X2 Pro Flashlight - amzn.to/42B1eWUBEN X1 Bike Clip - amzn.to/4co9fnlWUBEN AC3 Red Diffuser - amzn.to/3R49o5MWuben X3 Owl and E7 Headlamp review - youtu.be/tFKwcirsykE0:00 Wuben Flashlights0:29 Wuben X2 Pro Light Modes1:08 Wuben X2 Pro Mounting Options1:21 Wuben X2 Pro Build and Stats1:36 Wuben X2 Pro Controls1:58 Wuben X2 Pro Battery Life2:17 Wuben X2 Pro Side Light2:27 Wuben X2 Pro Tactical Features2:47 Wuben X2 Pro Price3:00 Wuben G5 Light Modes3:29 Wuben G5 Build and Stats3:42 Wuben G5 Controls3:47 Wuben G5 Rotating Lamp3:59 Wuben G5 Mounting Options4:16 Wuben G5 Price4:28 Final thoughts#WUBEN #WUBENG5 #WUBENECLLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
I Found a Ghost Mining Town Hiking Near Yosemite! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-03-30 | Highway 140 heading into Yosemite is rife with mineral extraction and railway history. Here I continue the north side route of the Merced River Trail from Briceburg up to the "Ghost Town" of Emory that used to exist in support of the Miller Gulch quarry. With no connecting bridges across the river, it's going to mean hiking!0:00 Emory: Ghost Town of Miller Gulch0:34 Briceburg Trailhead1:51 First Railroad Bridge Remains2:39 Incline Road Route4:40 Second Railroad Bridge Ruins, Equipment, and Creek5:53 Field of Flowers6:28 Trail Report and Third Railroad Bridge Ruins7:25 More Wildflowers and Feliciana Bridge8:15 Fourth Railroad Bridge Ruins8:57 Trail Fades9:30 Creek and Old Equipment10:03 Exiting BLM into National Forest, Old Road11:09 Beach Break11:57 Walled Corner12:10 Unmaintained Area12:33 Old Equipment and Bed(?)13:14 Downed Trees and Poison Oak14:42 Emerging from the Bush15:18 First Sighting of Emory15:37 Fifth Railroad Bridge Ruins15:46 Pool and Creek16:12 Cable Crossing17:11 Arrival at Emory17:28 Boarding House Ramps and Equipment17:55 Shack Patio18:10 Bridge Crossing19:09 Storage Bunker Ruins21:01 Classic Car Ruins22:49 Shack and Deck (Previously Freight House?)24:07 Upper Level Equipment, Building Ruins24:55 Pen/Garden(?) and Crusher Incline Railway25:43 Cactus(!)25:59 Circling Shack Patio26:39 Boarding House Ruins and Three-Wheeler ATC27:32 Second Boarding House Ruins28:09 Stairs and Ramps28:41 Image Series29:59 Thanks for Watching!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Emory / Miller Gulch History - yosemitevalleyrr.com/prototype/vrtltour"Miller Gulch" Picture - flickr.com/photos/whsieh78/27659563595"Emory" Picture - flickr.com/photos/gotfish_mb/22660443009Merced River Trail Vision Plan (2023) -nps.gov/orgs/rtca/upload/Merced-River-Trail-Vision-Plan.pdfLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comES_Morning Hike - Lindsey Abraham - epidemicsound.com/track/2b02u3gx7UES_Headin Downtown - Will Harrison - epidemicsound.com/track/sYTlJi27lGES_New Beginnings (Instrumental Version) - Tellow - epidemicsound.com/track/cBEiQQ1uQEES_Ethos - Johannes Bornlof - epidemicsound.com/track/AhppQ6ysZKES_Phoenix (Instrumental Version) - Ludlow - epidemicsound.com/track/vQqcHX1WqZES_The Early Hours - The Eastern Plain - epidemicsound.com/track/DHhz54tyQUES_Stuck in the Middle (Tribute Version) (Instrumental Version) - Akerman - epidemicsound.com/track/A5TAG3MkM9ES_Nocturnal Sun - At The End Of Times, Nothing - epidemicsound.com/track/W1DlEKXRYXES_Folds - Anders Schill Paulsen - epidemicsound.com/track/PuyIHZMxeU
Is the Best Budget Quilt from . . . AUSTRALIA? Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-03-21 | Australian startup Neve Gear's Waratah quilt not only checks all my boxes for a good top quilt, it also has an innovative anti-draft feature, comes with all the typical "add-ons," and . . . a shockingly low price!0:00 The Best Budget Quilt I've Ever Seen0:32 Why I Hate Quilts1:49 Temperature Rating2:09 Weight2:27 Fill2:43 Shell Material3:00 Top Construction and Adjustment4:22 Footbox Construction and Adjustment5:04 Anti-Draft Pad Strap Connections6:32 Sizing7:08 Included Accessories8:04 Price----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Neve Gear Waratah Quilt - nevegear.com/products/waratahLoft to Temp Formula (Backpacking Light) - backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/46215My Life Outdoors Quilt Short - youtube.com/shorts/-EM13M7rAesUGQ DTCS Video - youtu.be/nJ4LvN7zSSQLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_Fed Up With Us (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber - epidemicsound.com/track/FkDNYvoGCHES_That's How You Know That You're In Love (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber - epidemicsound.com/track/fIlkM2xg6d
Are Injinji Still the Best Hiking Toe Socks? Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-03-09 | Injinji is the OG of technical sports toe socks, but they are not the only company making them. Here I look at the Injinji lineup, Creepers (a contender from New Zealand), and how my toe socks have performed over the years.0:00 Injinji vs. Creepers Toe Socks1:09 Prices1:38 Style (Heights / Weights)2:14 Materials / Blends3:17 Durability3:36 Colors3:58 Sizing4:20 Construction4:28 Warranty and Other Considerations4:50 Injini Run Lightweight No-Show Socks (6 yrs. old)5:19 Creepers Ankle and Crew Socks (2 yrs. old)5:33 Injini Trail Mid-Weight Mini-Crew (2 yrs. old)5:50 Injini Liner Crew (1.5 yrs. old)6:10 Injini Trail Mid-Weight Crew (4 mos. old)6:22 Conclusions----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Shop Injinji Toe Socks - alnk.to/6TBkic3Shop Creepers Toe Socks - creeperssocks.co.nz/?ref=CErja73GLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_Summer Nights - Roots and Recognition - epidemicsound.com/track/Djvs6Wr1c2
When Your Headlamp MUST Work: The Scoutlite Trigo! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-03-01 | When you are really relying on a headlamp, a few ounces can make a huge difference in performance and reliability. Here I try out the Scoutlite Trigo - a headlamp that can put out 1,000 lumens for nearly an hour or 5 lumens for 10 days!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Scoutlite Trigo Headlamp - shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=162651&userID=2967143&productID=1429399909LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_Brittle Bones - Sunfish Grove - epidemicsound.com/track/ZpZDyXylMG
My California Camino: Plans, Gear Loadout, and Training Hike! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-02-23 | It's been five years since my plans to walk the Camino de Santiago were ruined by Covid restrictions. Since then I have wanted to do something similar but more local and less time consuming. When the Pope announced that 2025 would be a jubilee year focused on pilgrimage, I decided the time was right! My plan is to walk the last 100km of the California Missions road - the El Camino Real - sometime in 2025. Here I discuss my gear loadout on a beautiful training hike along the American River bike path. Buen camino! Ultreia! Siempre adalante!0:00 California Camino Plans3:30 Training Hike American River Bike Path5:30 Backpack6:31 Stuff Sacks6:50 Sleep System7:10 Water Bottle and Holder7:54 Walking Stick8:45 Hat9:32 Rain Layer10:16 Footwear10:40 San Juan Rapids11:25 Shirt12:02 Pants / Shorts12:38 Socks / BriefsGEAR LINKS:Pilgrim Gear Ultreia Backpack (custom ordered Roan) - bit.ly/42TGitGHilltop Packs Stuff Sacks - hilltoppacks.com/backcountrypilgrimOzark Trail Sleeping Bag Liner - bit.ly/3hhWz6DCamelbak Chute 32 oz. Bottle - amzn.to/4hNHrehChicken Tramper Water Bottle Holder (Wide) - alnk.to/d3DQzWJForest Pilot 3 Piece Wood Walking Stick - amzn.to/3S8BNqySunday Afternoons Ultra-Adventure Storm Hat - amzn.to/3e2CQUeOutdoor Research Sun Runner Cap - amzn.to/3f1eGd2Altus Atmospheric Poncho - amzn.to/3xwKtiHTopo Pursuits - bit.ly/3si6tNP Injinji Socks - alnk.to/6TBkic3Ex Officio Give-n-Go Briefs - amzn.to/353j8Eo CALIFORNIA CAMINO LINKS:California Mission Walk: The Hiker’s Guide to California’s 21 Spanish Missions Along El Camino Real by Ron “Butch” Briery - amzn.to/3RKTexAAlong El Camino Real 1950s California Travelougue Film - youtu.be/XGRgulfcrRsEl Camino Real - America's Up and Coming Camino - youtu.be/Zj0o0UPxzCURoute History - http://californiamissionguide.com/california-mission-history/el-camino-realCalifornia Mission Walkers - missionwalk.orgCalifornia Mission Walkers (Facebook) - facebook.com/groups/californiamissionwalkersGPS Routes - onestepthenanother.com/californiacaminomissionwalk/gps-and-google-maps-files-for-the-california-mission-trailDecree on the Granting of Indulgence during the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025 - https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/05/13/240513f.htmlSpes Non Confundit (papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year) - catholicnewsagency.com/news/257636/full-text-of-spes-non-confundit-papal-bull-for-the-2025-jubilee-yearLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_Deep South - Biddy Sullivan - epidemicsound.com/track/1U0dk6zNKy
Solo Tent Showdown: Durston Gear X-Dome vs. Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-02-16 | For the first time, both Durston Gear and Six Moon Designs are offering freestanding 1-person (solo) tents: the X-Dome 1+ and the Lunar Orbiter. Oddly, these two tents differ in about every way two tents can! Here I run down both during a major California coastal storm. Big thanks to Six Moon Designs who provided the tent for review!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Durston X-Dome - durstongear.com/products/x-dome-1-plus-ultralight-backpacking-tentSix Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter - alnk.to/3ni8lcTAltus Atmospheric Poncho - amzn.to/3xwKtiHPitching Durston X-Dome Trekking Poles First - youtu.be/2I6_Pu8j1XABig Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 fly first pitch - bigagnes.com/products/copper-spur-hv-ul2-long0:00 Coastal Storm!0:27 Tent Similarities0:55 Structural Differences3:03 Wall Construction Differences5:00 Weight Differences5:38 Ease of Setup6:22 Rain Protection7:42 Adaptability / Pitching Options9:20 Condensation Issues10:40 Material Differences11:29 Pole(s) Differences12:05 Door(s) / Vestibule(s) Differences12:34 Waterproofing (Seam Sealing) Differences13:11 Price Differences13:33 Size Differences15:02 Pockets / Inner Storage Differences15:41 Venting Differences16:18 Stakes16:41 Subscriber Plea ;)LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
How to Refill, Reuse, and Recycle Used Fuel Canisters with These Two Tools! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-02-08 | Used fuel canisters are so annoying! If you've got a pile of these (mostly) used canisters lying around, here's how to use two simple and inexpensive tools to refill, reuse, and recycle them!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Gworks Gas Saver Plus (amzn.to/42M08u1Flipfuel Backpacking Fuel Transfer Device - amzn.to/3EtzhZzHilltop Packs - hilltoppacks.com/products/canister-gas-refill-adapter-valve-kitJetboil JetGauge Digital Fuel Measure - amzn.to/4jMkYQ1Jetboil Crunchit - amzn.to/4gzwdZoLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Urban Hike With My 15,000th Subscriber! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-02-01 | In early November 2024 I got my 15,000th subscriber and it turned out to be someone I knew from a Facebook group that lived close enough to do a meetup hike with! "Wildflower" and and her husband "Spicey" knew of an urban river route midway between our home cities and hit the trail. (See the trail and Wildflower's YouTube channel in the links below!)----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Wildflower's YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@TheWanderingWildflowerRipon River Trail - alltrails.com/trail/us/california/stanislaus-river-trail-in-riponLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_From One To Ten (Instrumental Version) - Mike Stringer - epidemicsound.com/track/8ui7OIYM6XES_Miss You Too (Instrumental Version) - Blake Everett - epidemicsound.com/track/P1uo0rKdTI
Why I Love Folding Trekking Poles! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-01-25 | ***10% off Foxelli Trekking Poles until April 2025!***Folding trekking poles have the obvious benefit of taking up less space when stored, but I do not think that is their best feature. Here I go over my favorite budget trekking poles from Foxelli - comparing these collapsible trekking poles to their standard aluminum and carbon models.10% OFF Discount code: PILGRIM2025 (Valid until 03.31.2025)----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Foxelli Folding Trekking Poles: amazon.com/dp/B07ZFVDG5T?maas=maas_adg_0E5171B4DC9408424FC80AB521A247E0_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maasFoxelli Aluminum Trekking Poles - amzn.to/2zqBeEBFoxelli Carbon Trekking Poles: amazon.com/dp/B01IC7XZ68?maas=maas_adg_53971ADF83D7F63D5832793213C485C8_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maasTrekking Pole Tent Comparison - packwizard.com/gear/tentsLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
How to Enjoy Hiking in the Rain! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-01-18 | Hiking in the rain has many benefits if you have the right gear! Here are the principles I've used to choose the gear I currently use. IMPORTANT NOTE: I have only recently become aware of the danger and widespread use of PFAS chemicals in the DWR coating of much rain gear. This is mostly a problem during the manufacturing process - so if you have PFAS gear, the damage has pretty much already been done. Thankfully, several companies are already PFAS free, and have committed to avoiding the chemical in their future products. So when it comes time for replacement, I strongly urge everyone to go PFAS free! 0:00 Why hike in the rain?0:34 Rain Jacket Considerations3:27 Waterproof Materials5:00 Rain Pants 6:28 Rain Kilts7:08 Waterproof Gloves7:22 Waterproof Shoes8:01 Waterproof Socks ----- GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Your Gear is Poisoning You! (Not Clickbait) - youtu.be/-ht7nOaIkpIWhat Are PFAS? - outdoorresearch.com/blogs/stories/what-is-pfasOutdoor Research Foray 3 Rain Jacket - amzn.to/4jfnyxLMarmot Precip Rain Pants - amzn.to/350nGvpBluefield Rain Kilt - amzn.to/4fYwYLiOutdoor Research Versaliner Gloves - amzn.to/42hfAOGRandy Sun Waterproof Socks - amzn.to/2WLj3CLNikwax DWR Care - amzn.to/3CfZ8Ug#pfasfree #pfas LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
A FULLY FUNCTIONAL Waterproof Backpack - Ospreys Downburst 36! Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-01-12 | Most waterproof backpacks are basically rubber sacks with shoulder straps, but the Downburst 36 combines the typical Osprey form factor with a dual-compartment PFAS-free waterproof main body as well as water resistant front and hipbelt pockets. And that's only the beginning!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Osprey Downburst 36 - amzn.to/424U7s7LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
EDC 2025: My Ultralight Upgrades Backcountry Pilgrim 2025-01-05 | My everyday carry continues to evolve with more ultralight and even water-resistant gear. This year I'm downsizing my messenger bag, upgrading my tech, and simplifying my keys/multi-tools with an impressive new system from Keyport!0:00 Previous Everyday Carry1:38 Messenger Bag / Sling4:01 Phone / Case / Mount4:46 Minimalist Wallet5:48 Self Defense Keychain6:29 Keychain / Multi-Tool System12:16 Power Charger13:11 Encrypted USB Drive----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----First Tactical Messenger Bag (aka "Executive Briefcase") - amzn.to/3kxdtlSTimbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - amzn.to/4gRWJhHLanheim Phone Case - amzn.to/4gYBuu4Scosche Magnetic Phone Mounts - amzn.to/40kFTlpApex Giant Wallet - bit.ly/3rESZ8QSamiqu Multitool (heh heh) Keychain - amzn.to/4gFQD3KKeyport Pivot and Accessories - bit.ly/3DF1uw6Nitecore NB10000 Gen III - amzn.to/40gW830SanDisk Extreme Portable Encrypted SSD - amzn.to/3W5SiqXLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Gear for the Backcountry Photographer (Peak Designs NEW Outdoor System!) Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-12-29 | Peak Designs is famous among backcountry photographers for it's Capture Clip, but now they have an amazing backpack and carry system that will show you here. ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Shop Peak Designs - peak-design.pxf.io/o4NAvWPeak Design Outdoor Backpack (25L) - peak-design.pxf.io/Xm46R3Peak Design Capture Clip - peak-design.pxf.io/RG0zovPeak Design POV Kit for GoPro - peak-design.pxf.io/N9GgJ1Peak Design Camera Cube V2 (Smedium) - peak-design.pxf.io/DyW5dbPeak Design Camera Cube (Small) - peak-design.pxf.io/kO452VPeak Design Outdoor Sling (2L) - peak-design.pxf.io/JKk1dvAdditional Gear:*Peak Design Outdoor Backpack (45L) - peak-design.pxf.io/6ykv1mPeak Design Camera Cubes - peak-design.pxf.io/raEVNDPeak Design Creator Kit for Smart Phones - peak-design.pxf.io/7aX405Peak Design Outdoor Sling (7L) - peak-design.pxf.io/Z6V2jzLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Dealing with Altitude Insomnia (Its a Thing!) Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-12-22 | Several factors contribute to having trouble sleeping outdoors at altitude (even when you're tired!), and some of these can be mitigated by best practices. The all-natural supplement Altisnooze was created to help with the rest. Here I discuss these issues with Altisnooze's creator, Will Schafer.AltiSnooze - altisnooze.com (20% off coupon: "PILGRIM20" good until April 2025)LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Take Your Gear and STUFF IT! (Ultralight Bag Upgrades from Hilltop Packs) Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-12-14 | Hilltop Packs is one of the greatest companies in this or any possible world. Here I go over their latest awesomeness as I upgrade my organizational pack system.0:00 Backpack Organization from Hilltop Packs1:02 New D50T Material2:00 Dual Compartment Battery Bag3:00 First Aid Kit3:40 Poop Kit4:09 Hygiene Kit4:21 Using Bags for Organization4:51 Zipper Pouch Sizes5:00 Cook Kit8:12 Stuff Sacks vs. Dry Bags9:37 Drawstring "Issue"10:41 Custom Printing11:38 Packing Pouches and Stuff Sacks----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Get your Hilltop greatness here: hilltoppacks.com/backcountrypilgrimLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Cutting Down My First Tree with the Beavercraft AX4 Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-12-08 | Cutting down a tree (legally and ethically) has been on my outdoors bucket list for some time. So when Beavercraft sent me their AX4 Universal Felling Axe, I knew I had to make it happen! Here I go over the features of this wicked cool axe, and chop down my very first tree!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Check out Beavercraft axes, knives, and carving tools here: beavercrafttools.com/BACKCOUNTRYPILGRIMLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_If You Were Mine - PW - epidemicsound.com/track/qxrAZe6Q76
The X-DOME: A Completely Freestanding Tent from Dan Durston! (Unboxing, First Pitch, & Closeup Tour) Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-12-04 | Dan Durston's first freestanding tent, the X-Dome 1+, came out in November of 2024. I got mine in between backpacking trips and could not wait to check it out! So I set it up in my office and shot this quick, but fairly detailed video of the unboxing, setup, and a closeup tour. Full review to follow!----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----durstongear.com/products/x-dome-1-plus-ultralight-backpacking-tentLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_The Hero's Theme - Hampus Naeselius - epidemicsound.com/track/HgIZh5lZAt/ES_Throwback - Molife - epidemicsound.com/track/eQhUM6jzUc
4,750 Pound Base Weight! A Backpacker Goes Car Camping Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-12-01 | The nice thing about car camping is that gear weight and volume cease to be major factors and comfort and quality becomes priority! Here I go over my "Big Three" (shelter, sleep, and kitchen gear) plus a few extras that I use for camp comfort.0:00 The "BIG THREE" of Car Camping!1:38 SHELTER: Tent6:42 SHELTER: Canopy7:48 SLEEP: Cot10:00 SLEEP: Ultralight Cot11:40 SLEEP: Camp Blanket12:48 KITCHEN: Cooler13:44 KITCHEN: Stove / Fuel15:29 KITCHEN: Griddle16:20 BONUS: Car Power Inverter----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----The 7 BEST Instant Tents (Bought & Tested!) [Camping Guidance] - youtu.be/Si_Z_neJrh4Gazelle T4 Popup Tent - amzn.to/3YUwsqSOzark Trail 10'x10' Instant Shelter - alnk.to/dpsMWlOTeton Sports Adventurer Camp Cot - amzn.to/3CqIq44Naturehike GreenWild Camping Cot - amzn.to/4eLmCPiZzlmab blanket - amzn.to/3O94yTpLifetime 65 Quart High Performance Hard Cooler - amzn.to/3UTI4cICamp Chef Mountain Series Everest 2X Camp Stove - amzn.to/3CsuOp3Flame King 5lb Propane Tank - amzn.to/3AOu8ddFlame King 5-FT Steel Braided Hose - amzn.to/4hQcTc5Greenlife Nonstick 11" Griddle - amzn.to/4fPSW3hPisfau 200W Car Power Inverter - amzn.to/418ZtChLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Ten Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Hikers (2024) Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-11-24 | Even if you're an experienced hiker, buying gear gifts for others can be daunting. Here I give ten stocking stuffer ideas that should help! (Using the links below helps the channel at no cost to you - thank you!)0:00 Merry Christmas!0:53 Flextail Tiny Helio 600 Headlamp2:54 Giga Pump 54:29 Apex Giant Fuel Canister Refill Adaptor5:28 Jetboil Crunchit6:07 Epiphany Outdoor Pocket Bellows6:45 RecPak Meal Replacement Shake8:27 Delicioats Cold Soak Oatmeal9:18 Travel Percs Coffee Bags10:59 Trekology Talu Mini Camp Table11:31 Minimalist Gear QuickDraw Bear Spray Holder----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----Giga Pump 5 - amzn.to/3V38BUQFlextail Tiny Helio 600 Headlamp (15% Off Code: ULElectricGear15) - shrsl.com/4r4y0Delicioats Cold Soak Oatmeal - delicioats.com/?sca_ref=6111092.CzPh7SV1urRecPak Meal Replacement Shake - recpak.co/?ref=ahzmpwdzTravel Percs Coffee Bags - amzn.to/4hTXVlkEpiphany Outdoor Gear Pocket Bellows - amzn.to/3V5ZweaTrekology Talu Mini Camp Table - amzn.to/4fPLmWlJetboil Crunchit Fuel Canister Recycling Tool - amzn.to/3Z1kPyxApex Giant Fuel Canister Refill Adaptor - hilltoppacks.com/backcountrypilgrimMinimalist Gear Bear Spray Holder - bit.ly/4ciV3f1LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 9): Camp Irene to Lake Alpine Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-11-15 | This one almost did me in. The hike from Camp Irene to Lake Alpine is no joke: steep, rocky, overgrown, and unclear (sometimes all together!). Come suffer along with me as I make the difficult (but beautiful!) ascent to Mt. Reba and then down to one of the most special places on the entire TYT.0:00 Intro / Camp Irene Wake Up0:50 Beginning Hike2:32 Bear Sighting3:17 Exiting Forest / Beginning Rocky Switchbacks4:28 Trail Overgrowth5:07 Clear Rock (and More Switchbacks!)5:52 Full Route Views6:49 Entering Forest / Hike Summary7:37 Amazing Views (and More Switchbacks!)8:16 TYT Training8:36 More Amazing Views (and More Switchbacks!)9:24 Starting to Get Tired10:02 Lost Trail11:15 Back on Trail (and More Switchbacks!)11:58 Starting to Get REALLY Tired13:18 Lake Valley (and More Switchbacks!)14:05 Starting to Get Exhausted16:53 Major Rock Area19:13 Climbing Out of the Lake Valley Bowl20:43 Topping Out at Mt. Reba21:04 Dirt Road to Bee Gulch Trail21:47 Bee Gulch to Lake Alpine----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetytLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist WEBPAGE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.Seeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_Selah - They Dream By Day - epidemicsound.com/track/hc7dbu8PDXES_Mozart_ Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488_ II. Adagio - Mira Ma - epidemicsound.com/track/Zn3vjDfPSIES_The Miracle - Edgar Hopp - epidemicsound.com/track/2PHwSX3abYES_Giants - Trevor Kowalski - epidemicsound.com/track/jpuu02FtPR
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 8): Summit City Canyon to Camp Irene Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-11-12 | Day three of section three of the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail included more crazy off trail, stunning views, and . . . the dreaded Mokelumne River crossing. 0:00 Good Morning!1:20 Hiking to Top of South Ridge of Summit City Creek4:03 Coffee Break High Above Creek4:53 Hiking Down Ridge7:31 Getting Turned Around at Epic View8:48 Back on Trail!9:42 Cascades!10:10 Descending Ridge to Creek11:20 Crossing Summit City Creek12:53 Break, Refresh, and Map Check13:24 Ascending from Creek15:33 Topping Out at Entrance to "The Enchanted Forest"16:08 Hiking Through "The Enchanted Forest"22:00 Going Off Trail / Off Route(?)25:09 Finding Turnoff from "The Enchanted Forest"26:52 Climbing Up and Across30:27 Descending to Rock Top32:23 Descending to Camp Irene34:44 Arriving at Camp Irene35:45 Exploring Camp Irene37:10 Searching for River Crossing39:10 Crossing the Mokelumne River41:45 Finding Campsite----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetytLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.comSeeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_Into the Forest - Jakob Ahlbom - epidemicsound.com/track/PDhsxIbPFFES_Breathe In, Breathe Out (Instrumental Version) - Mattias Tell - epidemicsound.com/track/nzt0CC5gloES_I Am Better Off (Acoustic Version) (Instrumental Version) - Wildson - epidemicsound.com/track/a2MaAVNXOEES_Faster Car (Acoustic Version) (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber - epidemicsound.com/track/Zy7yXYKMHoES_Can You Feel Me (Acoustic Version) (Instrumental Version) - Love Beans - epidemicsound.com/track/Cgscqtmz9dES_Come Daylight (Instrumental Version) - Victor Lundberg - epidemicsound.com/track/pRz4y3pVnhES_Partially Implied - Rand Aldo - epidemicsound.com/track/0cIMKZiR5QES_Race against Time - Hampus Naeselius.mp3 - epidemicsound.com/track/cxozPgsfYb
My Ultra-Lightest Backpack - the Hilltop Packs RAVEN! Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-11-10 | For years I've wanted a Hilltop Packs Raven - the company's flagship UL backpack. I finally got one this summer and now that I've taken it out on a few trips, it's time for a review!0:00 Overly Dramatic Raven Order1:09 Hilltop Packs Raven Intro1:59 Size and Form Factor2:23 Weight2:49 Materials and Waterproofing3:34 Pack Tour 3:40 Pack Body4:13 Y-Strap Add-On5:31 Front Pocket6:44 Side Pockets7:21 Cordage7:30 Pack Bottom8:17 Shoulder Straps8:49 Load Lifters9:22 Daisy Chain Webbing9:56 Sternum Strap10:28 Back Pad10:56 Hip Belt Options11:56 Ice Axe Loop12:20 Custom Printing13:32 Concern 1: Durability15:11 Concern 2: Carry Comfort16:35 Constructive Criticism 1: Sternum Strap*17:15 Constructive Criticism 2: Strap Binding18:03 Final ThoughtsLINKS FROM THIS VIDEOGet Your Custom Hilltop Packs Raven! - hilltoppacks.com/backcountrypilgrimWatch Hilltop Packs Make My Backpack! - youtu.be/dO1Zai3tWXUSee the printing difference in 1.43 and 2.92 Dyneena - youtu.be/9PUYfn7GxeM*Adjusting the Sternum Strap on your Hilltop Packs Backpack - youtu.be/DeIxaYdtnxABear Vault Canister Sizes - bearvault.comLoad Lifters -http://teamkendrickoutdoors.blogspot.com/2013/12/mystery-ranch-nice-frame-load-lifter.htmlLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291MUSICIntro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.ES_The Hero's Theme - Hampus Naeselius - epidemicsound.com/track/HgIZh5lZAt
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 7): Fourth of July Lake to Summit City Creek Trail Merge Backcountry Pilgrim 2024-11-05 | On the second day of the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail Section 3, I descend from Fourth of July Lake into the legendary Summit City Canyon to see if I will find water in the creek and my way down the route in this off trail adventure! 0:00 Intro1:25 Descent Into Summit City Canyon2:43 Canyon Floor, Trail Sign, Campsite, Summit City Creek4:50 Beginning of Summit City Creek / Camp Irene Trail5:23 First Off Trail!6:15 Back On Trail9:15 Exiting Forest10:15 Horse Canyon and Trail Sign11:30 River Crossing Theories12:20 Telephone Gulch(?)13:05 Beautiful Summit City Creek14:22 First Duck Spotting15:20 Waterfall Break16:20 More Trail!18:25 Grouse Creek(?)21:50 Beautiful Grove - Trail Fading25:14 Creek Break and Trail Split Plans27:16 Approaching Summit City Creek / Camp Irene Trail Split30:40 Creek Crossing and Climbing at Trail Split32:05 Camp Irene Trail Route37:13 Off Trail Craziness40:55 Getting Off the Side of the Hill41:57 More Camp Irene Trail Route43:44 Breaking Out of Forest44:29 Ducks and Rocks Route Down to Creek47:00 Summit City Creek / Camp Irene Trail Merge48:00 Camp----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO -----TYT Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU&si=kJYdMQlqe7ffVjY-TYT Blog : backcountrypilgrim.com/category/hiking-trips/tahoe-yosemite-trail-tytTYT Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/thetytLIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the #gear that goes with it! Using product links below helps this channel grow (at no cost to you!). THANKS!JOIN the Backcountry Pilgrim Partner Program by clicking the JOIN button above!GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear WEBPAGE - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/backcountrypilgrimFACEBOOK - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082696370291----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com.Seeger - John Deley and the 41 Players (YouTube Audio Library)ES_Pacific Winds - American Legion - epidemicsound.com/track/x5d0TnV0DPES_Your Grace Alone (Instrumental Version) - Mercy Street - epidemicsound.com/track/SxZrj4Mnn5ES_Catching Up Slowly - Harvey Alexi - epidemicsound.com/track/bBY6YCaf0mES_New Journey - Daniel Kaede - epidemicsound.com/track/5FlJcJeYSYES_Won't Die Young - Brett Gregory - epidemicsound.com/track/eY1DHzsFcYES_A Whole Lot More - Headlund - epidemicsound.com/track/jILWpbiBxCES_Forever And A Day - Kim Aspen - epidemicsound.com/track/bmBmKw2V7jES_Just Like Happiness - Headlund - epidemicsound.com/track/EV1xzF5AlTES_A Pinpoint of Light - Craft Case - epidemicsound.com/track/INkSsSE4fUES_Wandering Nomad - Cody Francis - epidemicsound.com/track/2Gos0u7uAqES_The Butterfly - Dawn, Dawn, Dawn - epidemicsound.com/track/UHO3R8BpGsES_Fault Lines - Gavin Luke - epidemicsound.com/track/jBHcJzqle1ES_Excelsior - River Foxcroft - epidemicsound.com/track/3ZGDVCOUBE
