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75 years old? Life goals man, I'm impressed. Great work

Just pulled my back out lawn mowing today! May have to grab one of these

Lets get together soon and hang around-Kat & Dale

Well, I’ve never seen a bat at the chiropractor’s office, so you may have something there.

I have been wanting an inversion table for years! This video is pushing me to just go get one! Thank you for sharing! Colorado Girl

How long before they go bad? I've read 2 days in a lot of places but you're talking about a week.

I just came across you’re channel. I’m in my 50s and that inversion table looks like that’s what my back needs 😀. Im really considering the Hilleberg Enan tent so thank you for making that video. I had never heard of them.

Can you say a few words about the table? What brand/model is it? I have the anti-gravity boots and like to hang but that table looks way more convenient.

I’ve always enjoyed your videos. They are always useful and interesting. Thank you for your work!

When I started hiking I basically bought your setup because of you! Then you changed tents and left me with my xmid. Not sure how I feel about that! Anyway, I watch your videos because I'm interested in what you say. You have the experience and it seems wise to heed your advice. Keep smiling!

This is privatization for profit, like to see profit margin on cancellation fees

I watch all of your videos. I appreciate hearing from an experienced hiker who isn’t in their 20s or 30’s, and to be reminded that an older hiker can kick ass with mileage. I enjoy the wit and commentary on random topics. It’s great to tune in to that “on trail” feeling even when I am off trail, recovering from a surgery or whatever. The channel is only nominally about hiking. It’s you who makes the channel. So you might as well find some new things to offer your unfiltered opinion about and keep on filming!

glad you pivoted the channel from your singing career to your backpacking career. You've walked a lot of miles and have seen a lot of things. I figured you thought you're about to keel over so you are sharing the knowledge. I appreciate it. keep smilin'

I too, have throughly enjoyed listening and learning from what you have to say. I also like watching you filming the wildlife and vegetation on the trail and identifying what you film. I smile and learn a lot! Thanks! Keep smiling!

Thanks for the free book. I am a long distance backpacker but no one knows it all and it sure has changed since my first hike on the PCT in 94. Your videos are all appreciated.

You keep putting them out, and I'll keep smiling! Love all your content! I think I've watched most of it at least twice!👊🏽👍🏽

I enjoy your content!

Was already a ‘Durstonite’ when I found your channel, so it was fun to see your take on the X mid and Kakwa. Loved reading about your RV lifestyle too. I turned 65 this year and am really enjoying some backpacking and your thoughts and ideas. You’ve grabbed what many of us only chase…the idea of a less traditional lifestyle allowing you to enjoy the most important things - His Creation and your wife and family. Thanks for the effort it takes to create and am looking forward to whatever is next for you.

I’ve always avoided posting this question because it wasn’t related to the topic of the video. But now, I feel I can finally ask. I’m on an iPhone and it seems that I can’t download your book for free unless I pay for the Kindle Unlimited service. Is this true, or am I just not understanding how to download the book for free. If it is a KindleUnlimited issue, could you reclassify it to be available under Prime Reading, to broaden the audience that could get it for free?

Your food for thought is pretty tasty! Keep up the good work I say!.

I have learned a ton from your videos. Appreciate all the effort and looking forward to you jumping back on down the road.

I found your channel from your Kakwa 40L review (which I ended up buying and loving) and I've been enjoying your content ever since!

I almost always bring my Eno Sub6 hammock with me instead of a chair when I know there’s going to be trees around...so comfy. Eno also makes a great adjustable structural ridge line which helps get the perfect amount of sag when using it as a chair!

Great minds think alike. If I know I'm going to be parking the posterior in camp for long and I won't be doing overly difficult miles where every ounce counts, I bring a Coghlan's mesh hammock. With a Kamock UL tree strap, its 9 oz. I could reduce it ~2 oz by cutting off the poly rope but haven't bothered. I have something like an Eno as well but it soaks up water and I prefer the Coghlan's for that and because I dry faster in it, though its a bit finickier as your buttons can get hung up on it. So I use a tent to not have to worry about trees, and when I have trees, get to snooze laying on my back enjoying the views in the mesh hammock. Also bring a < 2 oz decathlon seat pad for use on trail or on wet logs. I'll be selling my Helinox.

You’ve got to watch the specs on UL hammocks. That Eno Sub 6 will be ok for a chair but not to sleep in for more than an hour. An adult really needs a hammock that’s over 50 inches wide, otherwise the body weight in the hammock will pinch the fabric tight around the shoulders and cause pain over extended time in the hammock. The Eno Sub 6 is 108 x 48”, which also means you’ve got to be short to lay in it. I feel it’s more of a kids hammock, as a result. The lightest hammock for sleeping that I’ve found is the Hummingbird 1+. 116 x 63” at 7.6 oz without straps. In terms of suspension I no longer use Whoppies, as I’ve had a few break on me and I fear future injuries my tailbone. I use a single nylon strap and a “j-bend” hitch on the hammock continuous loop for support.

I suspect your main drawback of hammock camping is that you don’t like to fuss. It certainly takes longer to hang a tarp and hammock than it does to set up your Enan.

I prefer to hammock camp, but I don’t force it when it doesn’t make sense. That usually means having to camp in numbered designated sites in places I’ve never been to, as there is no guarantee of trees. Whenever I go someplace with designated sites, I take notes of where hammocking options are abundant for future use. I also hike with a ground sleeping. I find that it’s easier to find places where he could pitch a tent or I could pitch a hammock than it is a place that supports both. Along the NCT, we can count on 30 minutes of walking to find a suitable place for the both of us, which isn’t bad.

Hammock chairs .... I camp with a Jungle Hammock and it doubles as a chair , bed , lounger and anything else that my imagine can dream up. I like for an item to have more then one use. I have one from a business that closed but it's basically like your ENO Sub 6 only a smaller hammock used for storage. A handy place to store items up off the ground and out of the weather under the main hammock. Now for actual Hammock Chairs , GrandTrunk's ROVR Hanging Chair , Bushcraft Hammock Chair Hyper D 1.6 , Onewinds & Wise Owl to only name a few.

I use my 6 moons umbrella on my kakwa by putting the handle butt in the shoulder strap mesh pocket and gear tie the shaft to the upper shoulder strap. I tried those clips but they were too fussy for me with the tape and all. I guess a gear tie would work on the lower if wanting to keep the pocket

Very good information. Gotta listen to our bodies and make adjustments. Keep hikin!

One thing that interested me about the Camelbak Apex Pro Vest was its built in quiver for walking poles, given that I live in the UK, I might try and attach one for my umbrella.

In engineering terms: keep the backpack's centre of mass as close as possible to your own (small of the back) and keep its moments low (heavy things at the centre of mass, light things at the extremities (top of the pack, strapped on the back). Reduces danger from being unbalanced or being swung around by the pack. Of course if the terrain is easy, this can be relaxed - carry the load on your head, forces going down through your spine. Those African women carrying water on their heads that National Geographic used to love back in the day had the right idea.

Thank you so much for sharing your adventure! Planning to head out there soon and really appreciate your video. Fantastic trip and thank you for bringing us along!! Happy trails!

I have a friend who restores old backpacks. I bought a 1971 Kelty BB5 on a backpackers frame from him for under $100. The pack is in great shape, and weighs under four pounds. While that seems like a lot, my modern ultralight base weight, even with this “heavy” pack, is under 14 pounds. Internal framed packs were really made for rock climbers and mountaineers, as they need to keep the load close to the body. Marketing folks ran with the “new” design and soon everyone ditched their external framed packs. Now we have more than a generation who doesn’t even question the modern pack design. My antique pack has way better ventilation than any of them - no sweaty back from the pack. And it’s super comfortable. Sometimes I save four ounces by leaving the belt at home.

Glad you figured it out and let us know. Wonderful capture of doe and fawn.

When hip belts were introduced on tubular frame packs and internal frame/frameless setups, I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Every so often on a level trail, or as required for balance on uneven terrain, the load could be shifted to relieve shoulders under attack (even the best padded straps then can't compare to middle of the pack (!) offerings today). Your lesson about center of gravity and balance front to back was equally valid then too. But the old "belly band" as it was called then, may have to move over for yet another innovation -- a 2-bag modular system. A 5-7L lumbar bag below, and a roomier, say 30L, vest harness bag above. Clearly not suitable for a 2 week unreplenished hike, but pretty comfy for up to a week in 3 seasons many places. I'm a fan of the Savotta Askare 7L hip bag for smaller heavier items -- up to 2.5L of water, some food and tools, maybe a standalone emergency kit. It has webbing up 3 sides and the bottom, so it can be as svelte or encumbered as you want. Pair it with any bag above, as long as it hangs no lower than about 2 inches higher than the waist belt. Of course all the weight on your waist will never have any of the leveraged influence on your posture that the contents of the top bag might wield -- so it's even easier to maintain proper packing "compliance"!

I have a bum shoulder from an old motorcycle accident. Where I pack weight in my Kakwa55 makes a big difference in how long it takes or if it starts having me reach for the Vitamin-I

It wants you to eat it... Take it home

You live and learn, though some don't! The human body is a funny old thing such minor changes can throw a spanner in the works, I have a friend who was having a lot of knee problems...it appears her replacement hip socket was loose. I like the speedgoat 5s, but I don't do anywhere near the mileage you do, and there's no such thing as the perfect shoe...

I bet he stunk to high Heaven. 🫢

Funny things about Homo Sapiens , they have to learn through experience and then sometimes still get it wrong but eventually correct. Life is a learning experience as long as it lets you.

I decided to follow the crowd and started wearing zero drop, feel the the ground you're walking on, trail runners. Oops! I don't have zero drop, feel the ground feet. It took me a while, but I finally went back to a more substantial base and all my foot issues disappeared. Little things can make big changes.

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Looks like an angry old man

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You still bring the enan when it's hot

For me the kerlon is the best fabric for tents, its for all life, rain ? no problem, i know i have shelter, condensation ? all the tents having condensation, ones better anothers worst, but hilleberg tents is buit for last on life, its not build for last 2 years. But offcourse, this is only my thoughts, each one have priorities, but in some ocasions when you need a tent for standing with bad weather...come to your mind one name: Hilleberg. Congratulations, nice video👍

The trail around Marquette isn’t that developed. Maybe it’s more like a city hike from mile 272.5 to 292.5, with great eating opportunities in Marquette. Depending on your perspective and familiarity with Marquette, the walk through town can seem less so due to all the Lake Superior scenery. Marquette is a small town and the trail uses public land (parks) for much of the way. It’s hardly “urban,” in any event, at least not when compared to a truly large Michigan city like Detroit or Grand Rapids, or even a big college town like Ann Arbor.

Thanks for showing us the trail! My wife and I have been looking for more long distance trails around Northern MI besides the NCT and that looks like a great place to explore.

Yet to see the cicada or tick proliferation as yet....Happy for that ! The taking a leak, if you want company, is 100% spot on...