Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of This Week in Backpacking: Fatal Grizzly Bear Attack, Greenland's Arctic Circle Trail, Missing Hiker in Montana, Suspicious Character on the AT, New Rules for Max Patch, Pictured Rocks Collapse, Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Camera Pod, and Colorado Trail Thru Hiker "The Flash".
Your source for backpacking and National Park news & more.
✅Pictured Rocks Rock Slide
✅Fatal Grizzly Attack in Montana
✅Alert! Suspicious Character on the AT
✅New Rules for Max Patch - Responsible Stewardship
✅Missing Hiker in Montana
✅Hyperlight Mountain Gear's New Camera Pack
✅Arctic Circle Trail Greenland
✅Colorado Trail Thru Hiker "The Flash"
Do you have news to share? Drop us a line at: thisweekinbackpacking@gmail.com
✏️ 📝 PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY 📝 ✏️
THE AFFILIATE LINKS HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
💗THANK YOU EVERYONE!💗
_______________________________________________________
!! KEEP YOURSELF SAFE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY !!
🔸🔸 PURCHASE THE GARMIN INREACH MINI GPS 🔸🔸
amzn.to/2TNuH19
💥 FEATURED SAFETY EQUIPMENT 💥
_______________________________________________________
🔸🔸 COLORADO TRAIL HIKING BOOKS 🔸🔸
📗 Colorado Trail 9th Edition (Colorado Mountain Club Guidebooks) - amzn.to/2VxwcBf
📗 The Colorado Trail Databook Paperback – March 15, 2021 - amzn.to/3keOMbI
🔸🔸 HIKING GREENLAND BOOKS & MAPS 🔸🔸
📗 Trekking in Greenland - The Arctic Circle Trail: amzn.to/3k9AlFS
🌐🌐 WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT FROM THIS EPISODE 🌐🌐
🌐 NPS - STAYING SAFE AROUND BEARS
nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm
🌐 MAX PATCH RULES - US FOREST SERVICE
fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd927643.pdf
🌐 "THE FLASH" CARPENTER FAMILY WOODWORKING
Smoky Mountains Replica Signs & Long Trail Signs
carpenter-woodworks.com
🌐 GREENLAND'S ARCTIC CIRCLE TRAIL
carpenter-woodworks.com
🌐 HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR - CAMERA POD
hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/camera-pod
🌐 NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM - NATIONAL TRAILS LINK
nps.gov/subjects/nationaltrailssystem/maps.htm
🌐 NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM - RESERVATIONS
recreation.gov
🥾 EQUIPMENT CORNER 🥾
Here are some links to excellent equipment that we use to explore the backcountry.
✅LIGHTING
🔦 Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅HYDRATION
💧Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
💧Evernew Water Bag - amzn.to/2Swxsk8
💧Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES / CRAMPONS
❄️ MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
❄️ Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
🧦 Alpaca Socks Made in USA - amzn.to/3ahHxdJ
🧦 Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
🧦 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
🥾 Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
🥾 KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot (comfortable to -10F) - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
🥾 Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
👕 Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
👖 Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
🧦 Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
🧤 Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
👕 Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
👖 Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
☕️ GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
🍳 TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
🥄 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
🔥 Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
🪓 Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
🪓 Silky GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 300mm amzn.to/37eK6eC
🔥 Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
🪑 Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
🪑 Camp Chair (budget) - amzn.to/2uaTSOs
🪑 Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
In this episode of This Week in Backpacking: Fatal Grizzly Bear Attack, Greenland's Arctic Circle Trail, Missing Hiker in Montana, Suspicious Character on the AT, New Rules for Max Patch, Pictured Rocks Collapse, Hyperlite Mountain Gear's Camera Pod, and Colorado Trail Thru Hiker "The Flash".
Your source for backpacking and National Park news & more.
✅Pictured Rocks Rock Slide
✅Fatal Grizzly Attack in Montana
✅Alert! Suspicious Character on the AT
✅New Rules for Max Patch - Responsible Stewardship
✅Missing Hiker in Montana
✅Hyperlight Mountain Gear's New Camera Pack
✅Arctic Circle Trail Greenland
✅Colorado Trail Thru Hiker "The Flash"
Do you have news to share? Drop us a line at: thisweekinbackpacking@gmail.com
✏️ 📝 PLAN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY 📝 ✏️
THE AFFILIATE LINKS HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
💗THANK YOU EVERYONE!💗
_______________________________________________________
!! KEEP YOURSELF SAFE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY !!
🔸🔸 PURCHASE THE GARMIN INREACH MINI GPS 🔸🔸
amzn.to/2TNuH19
💥 FEATURED SAFETY EQUIPMENT 💥
_______________________________________________________
🔸🔸 COLORADO TRAIL HIKING BOOKS 🔸🔸
📗 Colorado Trail 9th Edition (Colorado Mountain Club Guidebooks) - amzn.to/2VxwcBf
📗 The Colorado Trail Databook Paperback – March 15, 2021 - amzn.to/3keOMbI
🔸🔸 HIKING GREENLAND BOOKS & MAPS 🔸🔸
📗 Trekking in Greenland - The Arctic Circle Trail: amzn.to/3k9AlFS
🌐🌐 WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT FROM THIS EPISODE 🌐🌐
🌐 NPS - STAYING SAFE AROUND BEARS
nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm
🌐 MAX PATCH RULES - US FOREST SERVICE
fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd927643.pdf
🌐 "THE FLASH" CARPENTER FAMILY WOODWORKING
Smoky Mountains Replica Signs & Long Trail Signs
carpenter-woodworks.com
🌐 GREENLAND'S ARCTIC CIRCLE TRAIL
carpenter-woodworks.com
🌐 HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR - CAMERA POD
hyperlitemountaingear.com/products/camera-pod
🌐 NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM - NATIONAL TRAILS LINK
nps.gov/subjects/nationaltrailssystem/maps.htm
🌐 NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM - RESERVATIONS
recreation.gov
🥾 EQUIPMENT CORNER 🥾
Here are some links to excellent equipment that we use to explore the backcountry.
✅LIGHTING
🔦 Headlamp Nitecore NU25 360 Lumen (White, Red, High CRI) Rechargeable - amzn.to/2OiXpBq
✅HYDRATION
💧Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter - amzn.to/2tnEM87
💧Evernew Water Bag - amzn.to/2Swxsk8
💧Water Purification Tablets AquaTab - amzn.to/2GLuUrA
✅ FOOTWEAR / SOCKS / GAITERS / SNOWSHOES / MICROSPIKES / CRAMPONS
❄️ MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (top rated 2019) - amzn.to/31iczfn
❄️ Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (best budget 2019) - amzn.to/31iVIsH
🧦 Alpaca Socks Made in USA - amzn.to/3ahHxdJ
🧦 Darn Tough Socks - amzn.to/2uYpEOI
🧦 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Midweight Crew Nuwool Socks - amzn.to/2ScnHpV
🥾 Outdoor Research Men's Crocodile Gaiters - amzn.to/2SeNnSG
🥾 KEEN Men's Summit County Mid Calf Boot (comfortable to -10F) - amzn.to/2GLD5Er
🥾 Kahtoola MICROspikes Boot Traction System - amzn.to/2UkObIK
✅ ACTIVE LAYERING CLOTHES
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Microgrid Polartec Fleece Hoodie (active layering system) - amzn.to/2vED9U8
👕 Mid-Layer Top, Longsleeve Shirt Merino Wool (active layering system) - amzn.to/2tm48TI
👕 Base Layer Top, Dry Fit Moisture Wicking Athletic Shirt (active layering system) - amzn.to/2ROozSK
👖 Pants, Outdoor Research Trailbreaker II - amzn.to/31no19t
✅ CAMP AND SLEEP CLOTHES
🧦 Sleep Socks, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/2Ujadv7
🧤 Sleep Gloves, New Zealand Possumdown & Merino Wool Mix - amzn.to/36SbhJh
👕 Base Layer Top, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 MidWeight Crew Neck (sleep system) - amzn.to/383dt1G
👖 Base Layer Bottom, Minus33 100% Merino Wool 705 Midweight (sleep system) - amzn.to/2OlkNOp
✅ COOKING & COFFEE
☕️ GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Coffee - amzn.to/3aYUbg5
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug - amzn.to/2uSAFRV
🍳 TOAKS Light Titanium 550ml Pot (Ultralight Version) - amzn.to/2UjqjVS
TOAKS Titanium Wind Screen - amzn.to/2Sa0lBn
BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Gas Canister Stove (cheaper stove option) - amzn.to/2GNh1ti
🥄 TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon - amzn.to/2ROsajC
Mini Bic Lighter (5-pack) - amzn.to/31j5Hyh
✅ CAMPFIRE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Snow Shovel - amzn.to/2UhJPSz
🔥 Epiphany Pocket Fire Bellows - amzn.to/2GJ2HSv
🪓 Hults Bruk Almike Small All Purpose Hatchet - amzn.to/390wPVl
🪓 Silky GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 300mm amzn.to/37eK6eC
🔥 Fire Starter - amzn.to/2tq9OMC
🪑 Camp Chair (premium) - amzn.to/3b2Jzg4
🪑 Camp Chair (budget) - amzn.to/2uaTSOs
🪑 Seat Cushion / Insulator Thermarest Z-Seat - amzn.to/2OmrjEO
