Just a note that I misspoke regarding shoes- I started the trail with Timp 3 and used the model 2 Timps in Colorado. For you list folks, you can find my full gear list here: themostimportantstep.com/index.php/cdt-gear-list/
Another great video Bailey. Humorous too. One item not mentioned is your positive manner and style. It is the most important thing of all. You did so well, both as a hiker and caring for the doggies. There are always obstacles and problems, they are never easy, but you dealt with them in style. You have my respect and best wishes.
When this video popped up, I thought I'd skim and skip through it, but it was so entertaining, I watched it all. Most fun I've had watching a gear list video. Thanks! Amazing what you carried, and lucky dogs. I subscribed, and now I'm headed to your hiking videos.
Wow. First of all: love your presentation of all the gear ;) Und second: how the hell did ya not only fit everything in your pack and onto your back but carried it all the way through the entire country. I actually find it very refreshing to see someone not trying to go UL on the brink of death and enjoying themselves a bit. Thanks for sharing! ☀️
Thank you! I sometimes wonder the same thing myself! Definitely a lot of things hanging off my pack... If we’re only going to average 15 miles per day, instead of the 20+ most other hikers make, we might as well enjoy some luxuries in my opinion :)
Gear is a personal choice. As you get older you may need to consider going lighter. Although you seem to possess a unique spirit that is rare indeed. What a journey to take, wow.
So inspiring. You made a huge journey along with caring for two dogs all the way, And you make it look so easy! Always sounds thoughtful and optimistic! Great woman!
bailey, love the vid humor !!!!!!!!!!!!! i almost peed when i heard " girls go out right now and get a a pee rug !!!!!!!!! lol never head pee rug b4 but it was soooo funny ... but soo true !!!!!!!!!!
Yes, you carry a permanent marker too! I’m also about the camp lamp too. I don’t do much night hiking so just have a cheap headlamp and I have a solar camp light which I loved.
I definitely got tired of having to track down a sharpie every time I needed to mail a package, so much easier just to carry my own! How does the solar power aspect work well? And if so, what brand do you use? The one thing I didn’t like about mine is that after one or two uses the lamp started to become pretty dim. Seemed like the battery life wasn’t as good as it could be.
@@TheMostImportantStep the solar panel is on the back. It’s a Biolite little square one. Forgot the model. But since it has a stand/hanger you can angle it and there is a little hole that will tell you the best angle based on strength if light coming thru. Also has a multiple color settings and can dim. Lasted about 4 days without a charge.
That video was just too funny Bailey, but still got the info out there an all the snap shot past an present just too funny girl so mid January, what u doing an plans ,alright stay real girl see ya on the trail
Thank you! Trying to figure out if we can swing a thru hike this year or not- currently looking for some freelance/contract opportunities to fund our next adventure. Fingers crossed 🤞
Wow how much weight total did you carry? I just did a short thru hike of Foothills trail with my greyhound and had to carry his pack and stuff most of the way. Still getting our gear perfected. Trying to lighten up a lot. Just amazing that you were able to do that distance with two dogs.
Thank you and congratulations on your Foothills Trail thru hike 😁 My base pack weight was just under 20 pounds to start and probably in the neighborhood of 25 pounds towards the end (winter gear gets heavy fast).
There are a few options depending on your situation. When I hiked the Great Divide Trail I took the Amtrak train to East Glacier (you could then arrange a shuttle or hitch to chief mountain). You could also probably fly to Calgary and take some sort of shuttle to Waterton. On the CDT I drove my car to Kalispell and stored it at a self storage facility where people leave boats or RVs, then hitched to the border. However, I didn’t start at the “official” terminus, there was a road the whole way that I walked with the dogs.
It’s a combination of the CDTC, volunteers, and paid shuttle drivers. A really nice guy named “Ranger Ross” who works at El Malpais and runs the lava flow hostel maintains some caches on either side of Grants, NM. South of Lordsburg a volunteer for the CDTC and a shuttle driver both work to keep the cache boxes full. It’s encouraged to pay for this either by donating to the CDTC or by using one of the shuttle services (it’s included in the shuttle cost). We did also run into a few caches left by random trail angels too!
Linked toothbrush doesn't match video-toothbrush? Might you have a link to the video-toothbrush? Did you not like the video-toothbrush for some reason, because it looks better (one-piece vs two, semi-open air for drying, unbreakable PE vs acrylic, etc.)?
I actually lost my toothbrush after finishing and just used a stock photo of a “travel toothbrush” for the video, the one in the link is much more similar to what I used. I really didn’t put too much thought into my toothbrush other than just wanting small where the bristles were protected from dirt and gunk. I never had a problem with the one I used other than needing to clean the container portion every now and again.
It varied throughout the trip. They started out getting about 2 pounds of food per day total (most of which went to Prima), but they did so well that I cut that back pretty significantly as we went. By the end they were getting around a pound or a bit more of food total each day.
Just a note that I misspoke regarding shoes- I started the trail with Timp 3 and used the model 2 Timps in Colorado.
For you list folks, you can find my full gear list here: themostimportantstep.com/index.php/cdt-gear-list/
Damn girl you are a BEAST! Most people would not have been able to make it that far with so much weight. Way to go!
Another great video Bailey. Humorous too. One item not mentioned is your positive manner and style. It is the most important thing of all. You did so well, both as a hiker and caring for the doggies. There are always obstacles and problems, they are never easy, but you dealt with them in style. You have my respect and best wishes.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I just feel so lucky to get to spend so much time outdoors with my best buddies, that really helps a bunch :)
When this video popped up, I thought I'd skim and skip through it, but it was so entertaining, I watched it all. Most fun I've had watching a gear list video. Thanks! Amazing what you carried, and lucky dogs. I subscribed, and now I'm headed to your hiking videos.
Wow. First of all: love your presentation of all the gear ;)
Und second: how the hell did ya not only fit everything in your pack and onto your back but carried it all the way through the entire country. I actually find it very refreshing to see someone not trying to go UL on the brink of death and enjoying themselves a bit. Thanks for sharing! ☀️
Thank you! I sometimes wonder the same thing myself! Definitely a lot of things hanging off my pack...
If we’re only going to average 15 miles per day, instead of the 20+ most other hikers make, we might as well enjoy some luxuries in my opinion :)
Gear is a personal choice. As you get older you may need to consider going lighter. Although you seem to possess a unique spirit that is rare indeed. What a journey to take, wow.
Major props for bringing the dogs and their stuff on the trail
Refreshing point of view! Great vid, thanks!
So inspiring.
You made a huge journey along with caring for two dogs all the way,
And you make it look so easy! Always sounds thoughtful and optimistic!
Great woman!
Loved this video! Thanks for sharing your hike style and for the smiles :) Best wishes on your next adventure!
Loved your presentation!!! And all your CDT vids as well.
bailey, love the vid humor !!!!!!!!!!!!! i almost peed when i heard " girls go out right now and get a a pee rug !!!!!!!!! lol never head pee rug b4 but it was soooo funny ... but soo true !!!!!!!!!!
Yes, you carry a permanent marker too! I’m also about the camp lamp too. I don’t do much night hiking so just have a cheap headlamp and I have a solar camp light which I loved.
I definitely got tired of having to track down a sharpie every time I needed to mail a package, so much easier just to carry my own!
How does the solar power aspect work well? And if so, what brand do you use? The one thing I didn’t like about mine is that after one or two uses the lamp started to become pretty dim. Seemed like the battery life wasn’t as good as it could be.
@@TheMostImportantStep the solar panel is on the back. It’s a Biolite little square one. Forgot the model. But since it has a stand/hanger you can angle it and there is a little hole that will tell you the best angle based on strength if light coming thru. Also has a multiple color settings and can dim. Lasted about 4 days without a charge.
@@TheMostImportantStep BioLite SunLight 100 is what I used.
You are amazing!
Thank you!
Awesome job. I love the channel keep up the great work. I wish my German Shepard was behaved enough to take backpacking!
That video was just too funny Bailey, but still got the info out there an all the snap shot past an present just too funny girl so mid January, what u doing an plans ,alright stay real girl see ya on the trail
Thank you! Trying to figure out if we can swing a thru hike this year or not- currently looking for some freelance/contract opportunities to fund our next adventure. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@TheMostImportantStep ok hope to see a vlog,ur a trip ,make laugh, so see u later hopefully
Wow how much weight total did you carry? I just did a short thru hike of Foothills trail with my greyhound and had to carry his pack and stuff most of the way. Still getting our gear perfected. Trying to lighten up a lot. Just amazing that you were able to do that distance with two dogs.
Thank you and congratulations on your Foothills Trail thru hike 😁
My base pack weight was just under 20 pounds to start and probably in the neighborhood of 25 pounds towards the end (winter gear gets heavy fast).
great vid! your dog go with you? how did you get to the northeren terminus?,having a hell of time trying to find the best way there ,for my 2024 hike
There are a few options depending on your situation. When I hiked the Great Divide Trail I took the Amtrak train to East Glacier (you could then arrange a shuttle or hitch to chief mountain). You could also probably fly to Calgary and take some sort of shuttle to Waterton.
On the CDT I drove my car to Kalispell and stored it at a self storage facility where people leave boats or RVs, then hitched to the border. However, I didn’t start at the “official” terminus, there was a road the whole way that I walked with the dogs.
Out of interests sake, who keeps the water caches filled up? Is it something the hikers contribute to? How does it work? Thanks :)
It’s a combination of the CDTC, volunteers, and paid shuttle drivers.
A really nice guy named “Ranger Ross” who works at El Malpais and runs the lava flow hostel maintains some caches on either side of Grants, NM.
South of Lordsburg a volunteer for the CDTC and a shuttle driver both work to keep the cache boxes full. It’s encouraged to pay for this either by donating to the CDTC or by using one of the shuttle services (it’s included in the shuttle cost).
We did also run into a few caches left by random trail angels too!
Nice video, very informative and OMG way to heavy for me 😄😄😄
It’s only 6.5 pounds per person/dog if you divide it three ways 😬😂
@@TheMostImportantStep 😂
Nice presentation. Did you had any problems with ticks?
Not really, I found 2-3 crawling on myself in central Montana, but that was it the whole trip.
Linked toothbrush doesn't match video-toothbrush? Might you have a link to the video-toothbrush? Did you not like the video-toothbrush for some reason, because it looks better (one-piece vs two, semi-open air for drying, unbreakable PE vs acrylic, etc.)?
I actually lost my toothbrush after finishing and just used a stock photo of a “travel toothbrush” for the video, the one in the link is much more similar to what I used. I really didn’t put too much thought into my toothbrush other than just wanting small where the bristles were protected from dirt and gunk.
I never had a problem with the one I used other than needing to clean the container portion every now and again.
Wow
How much food were the puppies eating each day?
It varied throughout the trip. They started out getting about 2 pounds of food per day total (most of which went to Prima), but they did so well that I cut that back pretty significantly as we went.
By the end they were getting around a pound or a bit more of food total each day.
You're a badass!
Your doggies went the whole way?? Wow
Yeah she did a vlog of their adventure this year
Well done. Way to heavy for me. Your a brute. You did great!
Thank you! Definitely not the right gear choices for everyone, but it worked well enough for us :)
How do u sleep at night in bear country?
Usually pretty soundly, but it definitely helps that I have two living, breathing alarm systems in my tent