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2200 miles on the AT and I only cleaned it when I came home. Nothing came out . Course the flow has never diminished because I only ever ran clear water through it. I never had to filter brown water on trail cause you could ALWAYS find good sources.

Going in a week! Thanks for this video!

An aquaintenance of mine just finished his BMT thruhike. He loved the trail, but was dissappointed that he only ran into 2 dayhikers. There were no other backpackers. He was very dissappointed after all the hoopla he heard about the BMT, he could only find one store that offered stickers. As he said, I didn't even get the t-shirt. So yes, if solitude is your conquest, definately the trail for you.

I just tossed my Sawyer filter. It failed spectacularly on me on a hike. Can't remember whether I backwashed after I used it last time. But I do remember that I didn't filter very much water with it. I pulled it out to filter some water on my hike and NOTHING would go through. Not a drop. I've never had that happen with any of the other filters I've used. This thing is not reliable enough for me to risk my life and health on.

Very helpful!

Awesome! Thanks for posting

What about a smell from Sawyer squeeze... I use bleach water combo after hiking to clean and let the filter dry out for weeks... Just pulled it out to use on my upcoming hike and it smells bad tastes bad... But I've had it for about 9yrs. Does anybody have this issue?

What was the date you started out of Pagosa?

This is so helpful and simple.

Music ruined the video

Awesome.

Made a big difference. Thanks for the video.

Hi. Recently completed watching your series on the BMT. Used to live in Cumming, GA (Feb. 1999 - May 2021) and while there, day-hiked the BMT in GA (by myself, up and back each time). Your series gave me the chance to see what the rest of the trail looks like. Nicely done on your filming, composition, and the narration at the end of each video. I've been section-hiking the AT since 1992, and am now at Caledonia State Park in PA. However, I'll probably do one more hike and call it quits with respect to new AT miles. But, you have inspired me to walk trails closer to home (we retired to my wife's home area, Laurel, Mississippi in May, 2021). One Idea I got from your series was to walk the BMT through the Smokies. A bigger/stretch idea was: Hike the BMT from Fontana Dam to the northern end, then the AT from Davenport Gap to Fontana Dam. Basically, a circle of this wonderful national park. When I section hiked the AT in the Smokies, it was south to north. So, my plan mentioned above would give me a different view of the AT in the Smokies. Just an idea... Have subscribed and will look at other hike series on your channel. By the way - was great your wife would help with the logistics. Does she hike with you? God Bless!

Epic journey and epic story. Thanks for showing us the timeless beauty of the landscapes and the animals.

I saw that Hut on that ridge in another Thru Hikers vid Little Skittle. Great to see the ridge and the hut again!!!

In your video it seems like the beginning of this trail is at the top of springer mountain? Or does this trail start with the approach trail of the AT?

Just finished the same hike with my son today. You captured it brilliantly, thank you

thanks

I thoughtly enjoy your series on the BMT and have subscribed so I can go along on whatever other trips you've vlogged. Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

great video and I like your attention to the details

Great idea. I'm wondering if there is a way to test filters. I also wonder what I can use to filter out fluoride, from city water.

Thermarest has replaced my pads too. So I now have four (replaced them on trail).

oh my god, what a great shot of the Towhee!

Dirt? A better tip is to pre filter thru a bandana or milbanks bag.

I really enjoyed that! My wife and I will be doing this in May, really happy to have taken the time to watch this video, Great work and thanks!

GPX files on your website doesnt work.

Planning a loop for at least 3-4 days. This was an excellent video and intro into planning this trip. Links for maps were very much appreciated.

Great to see! How did you manage the upper river crossing? Since the bridge being washed away i wonder how people navigate that crossing.

I always carry an extra SD card. It weighs practically nothing, and is hardly bulky.

For some, a 12000-foot mountain sounds like you have gone way up, but the elevation at Grants is 6400'.

Wow, Episode 3 and already as far north as Grants! Nice photography, I'm glad you have a decent camera. I would like to have seen a bit of the lava fields.

Planning a bartram trail hike for this coming march, thanks so much for sharing this thorough & thoughtful video! -A hiker from Kentucky

This is a really excellent, well-researched video. Thank you for taking the time to do it! Very helpful for my upcoming thru :)

How was the weather/rain during your hike? I know in April you can still find snow, sometimes. How was the smokies in May?

I did enjoy it. 2 Questions: 1. What time of year did you hike the trail? 2. What temperature ranges did you encounter?

I have enjoyed your VLog. Thank you for creating it. I am in year 12 (1553 miles) of my AT Section Hike. I have hiked the Alabama Pinhoti (don't like long roadwalks 15+ miles) for fun and practice 3 times. I expect to finish the AT in the next couple of years and was looking for 200-300 mile trails to hike. This Vlog has pointed out a trail to hike. BCM

Beautiful video's brother. I'm looking forward to backpacking this trail.

thanks! very helpful video! thx for sharing

Beautiful journey. Thank you for bringing us along ✨

ice axe is a great cat hole digger

Is the Burro Mtn Homestead after Burro Peak? Thanks!

Hi. Enjoyed this series on the Bartram Trail. I lived in the Cumming, GA area for 22 years before retiring and moving. As an avid hiker, I enjoyed doing day hikes on the Bartram, Benton Mackaye, and AT (I'm also section-hiking the AT, made it to PA). I always enjoyed the this trail because it was well marked, and had nice views (Rabun Bald, Pinacle Mtn, Fishhawk Mtns, Cheoah Mtn, etc.), and there wasn't the crowds as on the AT. RE: Your Pack Sorry to hear about your pack belt breaking. At 71, I typically go for comfort vs. weight, which is why I use an Osprey Aether 70 when backpacking. I want something that is comfortable and will hold up. For a 5-6 day hike, I typically carry around 38-41 pounds. After the first day, I'm normally good with that. Will look at your channel for more hiking videos. You did a good job in filming and narration afterwards! Thanks, and God Bless..

I saw this video while planning a trip for this upcoming summer (2023). Your videos are great, and I subscribed. I retire in two years and I'm working/learning about backpacking to do the AT in 2025. Thanks for the detailed information.

I added up the costs of my hike too! It’s so interesting to compare, thank you for doing this!

Great info. Very helpful.

You did a great analysis tracking your expenses. I have to take to heart walking an extra 2 miles a day plan. I thought CDT was 3K not the 28++ u used.

Man I get that same rush on the first day..,I think that’s what makes it so addictive!!!

This is very helpful. Thanks!

Sawyer also recommends you soak the filter in hot water (Less than 140°F) to get the same result you achieved here. And for mineral heavy water to use vinegar instead.🤙