Yeah we were out there that weekend the guy tent got destroyed, saw a couple bears hiking in but they didn't bother our camp

I love it in Juniper Prairie. It can be hot as heck out there. I have hit into a bear in Hopkins Prairie - just north.... love your channel.

@TheAmericanBackpacker

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

That's a great place to hike in the winter especially during a cold front I do it quite a bit but in the summer and June no thank you

@TheAmericanBackpacker

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent place with some nice prairie views.

Awesome vid. This is motivation. Thank you for this cause I was a little hesitant and unsure where to backpack and camp. Now I have an idea of my first primitive camp trip. Thank you

@TheAmericanBackpacker

5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, This time of year is especially nice to head out because of the temps. Make sure you have the proper cold weather gear because of the freezing temperatures.

Just to let yall know swamp cabbage is actually sabal palm but they're almost endangered so please dont pick them but the saw palmetto are just as good and legal to eat

Nice video Andy. I like backpacking, camping and hunting up there in Ocala NF. I've been to hidden pond with my boys and their Boyscout troop. Great spot for weekend camping.

@TheAmericanBackpacker

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@WLeonardAthas

5 жыл бұрын

What do you do if a bad lighting storm comes in over your position?

was there any water crossings between juniper springs and hidden pond?

@TheAmericanBackpacker

4 жыл бұрын

There were no water crossings.

Great videos but your audio seems to be hit or miss.

@TheAmericanBackpacker

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will work on getting it corrected. I sometime use a separate mic that I sync with my videos. On this trip it gave me some problems and I had to use my GoPro mic which is not very good.

@ricaldrich3424

5 жыл бұрын

Still REALLY good content and a great delivery

Any water sources out in juniper prairie along the trail?

@TheAmericanBackpacker

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you have some ponds off the trail. They can be difficult to approach with the wetlands around them, especially with all the rain we have been having. They are accessible and watch out for the gators. Check for their nests and slide marks around the area you plan on filtering water. I will always observe the area I am going to get water from for about 10 to 15 minutes looking for bubbles and other movements which may indicate that there is a gator in the area. Make sure you have a good water filter. The vegetation in the water can clog your filter if you cannot find a good spot to filter your water. The water has a brown tint look, but it is good to drink as long as you filter it.

@Alienshark

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericanBackpacker ok thank u. Great advice!