Awww you look so good😊. So healthy, happy, life must be treating you well😊 Thank you for sharing, we’re looking forward to some more Smokey Mountain area hiking videos with you and Jerry in the Spring? I hope.
Gretchen (Braids), So good to see your video. Looking forward to your next video and also looking forward to your next hike. God bless you and Jerry. (Hobs) :)
As always you look great. Purple works for you. It’s an awesome process to watch you hone down your gear selections. When I picked up your pack I couldn’t believe your 5’5’ frame carried it all that way. What does Jerry say? “She’s one tough cookie”.
Something I picked up from you I’d the bandana tied the the pack strap! It comes in especially handy when winter hiking and my nose starts running. No more taking off my mitten to fish a tissue out of my pocket. Of course snot does freeze so I have to look for a dry part each time I need to wipe my nose. I love my Hiker Hunger hiking poles. So far they are holding up well, pretty light and priced well. Need to remember to add my duct tape to them! Thanks for another great video!
Hey u know u showed some clips I don’t think I have seen before like we’re u hurt your knee and well not sure what else but u did a good job love u girl 😜
Hi Braids🖐 I went to home depot and bought a short role of that 1/4" tubing. That is the best hack ever.👍i also carry a back up. Yesterday I happened to be holding my lifewater and my buddy and his wife said it looked like I was drinking from a hamster bottle😂 they busted me the rest of the day, I think they're jealous. All in good fun. Anyway great idea. Good video update hope all is well.🌲👍
I LOVED watching your hike last year! You made it so real, and reminded me of so many places and feelings I wish I could experience again. I wish you were doing it again this year but I understand the reasons why. Are you watching other hikers vlogging their hike this year?
Hi Braids,. Where did you get the shoulder strap bottle water holder and what the brand? I accidentally asked this question on your favorite food video 🤣. Hope all is well with you. Thanks!
A windproof headband. Cold ears really give me pain so I always make sure I have my headband. It doesn't make my head too hot, which a hat would. I carry a beanie too, but it has to be very cold for me to need it.
My Favorite things that have I would have to say first off my bicycle because I have to ride my bicycle all the way to the trail and then my other favorite is my bicycle lock and then my all-time favorite is my phone that way I can do videos and take pictures and I just bought myself a new hiking bag I am actually looking forward to trying it out this summer.
So nice seeing your smiling face!! You mentioned you used your phone for pictures. Did you use it for the video as well? Video idea... how you vlogged and edited your videos on trail...🤷♀️!! Oops just re-watched and saw where you said you used it for videos!!
Hi Sweetheart! Sure miss seeing you everyday. I want you to know you are absolutely beautiful inside and out. I mean that. Hope Jerry and you kids are doing good.
The tent she uses (the duplex) requires 2 trekking poles and at least 6 tent stakes to make the structure. Sometimes it’s difficult to put in those stakes on rocky or Sandy terrain. I have the same tent and recently forgot my tent stakes at home on a trip. I had to weigh down the guy lines with multiple rocks to use as the stakes. A free standing tent has its own poles and makes its structure without stakes needed
@@CaitlynGoesHiking thank you, that was my thinking but I use stakes on my free standing tent also. The difference is at least I have structure if the wind is blowing hard! 👍
@@pamvaughn1200 There’s also the in between called the “semi-freestanding” sounds like what yours is. Probably better for those high winds. Pros and cons to every type of tent
@@CaitlynGoesHiking good to know. I was thinking about getting a tent like Gretchen’s, I will do more research before making my purchase. I love your videos Braids’s!! Thank you for doing these.
I picked up one of the 16 oz Nalgene when you mentioned it on a previous video (thanks for the recommendation!) it's only 2oz! Could you share your shake recipe?
My favorite piece of YOUR gear is that knit cap you're wearing.....the colors are beautiful.
I should've included it lol. I love it too!
I sure miss seeing your face every day in videos. I’m happy to see you still doing videos.
Awww you look so good😊. So healthy, happy, life must be treating you well😊 Thank you for sharing, we’re looking forward to some more Smokey Mountain area hiking videos with you and Jerry in the Spring? I hope.
Yes I'll definitely be doing some more hiking soon!
Just binge watching me some hiking with braids.
I like your fave gear list! I don't like bugs either so I would like the bug net as well. 👍
Gretchen (Braids), So good to see your video. Looking forward to your next video and also looking forward to your next hike. God bless you and Jerry. (Hobs) :)
Enjoying your videos! Keep 'em coming!
Great favorite gear vid. Looking forward to next vid. Be safe, happy trails and god bless
excellent video. thanks for sharing. this is helpful.
As always you look great. Purple works for you. It’s an awesome process to watch you hone down your gear selections. When I picked up your pack I couldn’t believe your 5’5’ frame carried it all that way. What does Jerry say? “She’s one tough cookie”.
Something I picked up from you I’d the bandana tied the the pack strap! It comes in especially handy when winter hiking and my nose starts running. No more taking off my mitten to fish a tissue out of my pocket. Of course snot does freeze so I have to look for a dry part each time I need to wipe my nose. I love my Hiker Hunger hiking poles. So far they are holding up well, pretty light and priced well. Need to remember to add my duct tape to them! Thanks for another great video!
Hey u know u showed some clips I don’t think I have seen before like we’re u hurt your knee and well not sure what else but u did a good job love u girl 😜
Girl.... I've never thought of using my buff for sports bra backup 😯Genius! Thx for sharing!!
Neat video of the things that are your trip easier so cool to see these things. Often wondered how you did not freeze. Keep hiking.
Hi Braids🖐 I went to home depot and bought a short role of that 1/4" tubing. That is the best hack ever.👍i also carry a back up. Yesterday I happened to be holding my lifewater and my buddy and his wife said it looked like I was drinking from a hamster bottle😂 they busted me the rest of the day, I think they're jealous. All in good fun. Anyway great idea. Good video update hope all is well.🌲👍
I agree in the ZPacks Duplex. Wonderful tent.
I LOVED watching your hike last year! You made it so real, and reminded me of so many places and feelings I wish I could experience again. I wish you were doing it again this year but I understand the reasons why. Are you watching other hikers vlogging their hike this year?
Hi Braids. Looking forward to this one.
Always love your videos. Thank you. Blessings
Looking forward to to some adventures! Hope all is going well for you at home!
Hi Braids,. Where did you get the shoulder strap bottle water holder and what the brand? I accidentally asked this question on your favorite food video 🤣. Hope all is well with you. Thanks!
Hi Braids! Thanks for the info. Love your hat. You look so happy and healthy! ❤
That’s still my favourite beanie you are wearing. 🌈🦄💜
They are entertaining! We still get our “Braids” fix👍
A windproof headband. Cold ears really give me pain so I always make sure I have my headband. It doesn't make my head too hot, which a hat would. I carry a beanie too, but it has to be very cold for me to need it.
My Favorite things that have I would have to say first off my bicycle because I have to ride my bicycle all the way to the trail and then my other favorite is my bicycle lock and then my all-time favorite is my phone that way I can do videos and take pictures and I just bought myself a new hiking bag I am actually looking forward to trying it out this summer.
Awesome Video!
Thanks for the info, I hope to thru hike one day...
Thanks again Braids for another great video!!!
So nice seeing your smiling face!! You mentioned you used your phone for pictures. Did you use it for the video as well? Video idea... how you vlogged and edited your videos on trail...🤷♀️!! Oops just re-watched and saw where you said you used it for videos!!
Good morning Gretchen....
Hello!
We need a story time about how you lost your sports bra on trail 😂
I love your hat. I remember you got it in NH but can't remember the name of the store. Do you mind refreshing my memory? Thanks, Dianne
I followed your journey and loved it. In regards to rain, did you ever wish you had an umbrella?
Great video! Braids, do you have any plans to do another big thru hike? CDT? PCT?
I don't have anything planned but never say never
AWESOME video..very informative
Hi Braids. I know you showed this in an early video but what were the Hoka's you original had, at the begining?
Thanks for sharing!!!!!🥾🥾⛺️
Love the hat!!!!
Braids you gonna do cdt or pct next ?
Great gear review. What editing app did you use for your vids? I'm looking for something for my Android.
Hi Sweetheart! Sure miss seeing you everyday. I want you to know you are absolutely beautiful inside and out. I mean that. Hope Jerry and you kids are doing good.
What external battery source did you use?
What do you mean “free standing tent” vs the tent you have? Additional poles to go with the tent?
The tent she uses (the duplex) requires 2 trekking poles and at least 6 tent stakes to make the structure. Sometimes it’s difficult to put in those stakes on rocky or Sandy terrain. I have the same tent and recently forgot my tent stakes at home on a trip. I had to weigh down the guy lines with multiple rocks to use as the stakes.
A free standing tent has its own poles and makes its structure without stakes needed
@@CaitlynGoesHiking thank you, that was my thinking but I use stakes on my free standing tent also. The difference is at least I have structure if the wind is blowing hard! 👍
@@pamvaughn1200 There’s also the in between called the “semi-freestanding” sounds like what yours is. Probably better for those high winds. Pros and cons to every type of tent
@@CaitlynGoesHiking good to know. I was thinking about getting a tent like Gretchen’s, I will do more research before making my purchase.
I love your videos Braids’s!!
Thank you for doing these.
You need to be on trail???
Jerry???? You are one lucky S.O.B... Actually you both are... lol.
I picked up one of the 16 oz Nalgene when you mentioned it on a previous video (thanks for the recommendation!) it's only 2oz! Could you share your shake recipe?
Carnation instant breakfast, protein powder, instant coffee :)