HAMMOCK CAMPING in a SNOW STORM on the APPALACHIAN TRAIL

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Winter backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland with a snow storm barreling down on me! Solo hammock camping on the AT I have a lot of experience but not in these conditions. So I grabbed my pack and hit the trail for an adventure. The snow then ice came on hard but I was cozy in the hammock all night. In the morning I woke to 8 inches of snow and a 1/4 inch of ice. That made postholing out a challenge. I did find Bobcat tracks while exploring a ridge. A bonus the snow brings. In the new year many more backpacking trips will be added to the channel. This video marks a 1 year anniversary for the channel and I appreciate the support from you all. THANKS FOR WATCHING!! NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK!!

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  • @lexster411
    @lexster411 Жыл бұрын

    Really engaging and well documented trip - was totally immersed. And a very cool shot with no footprints to set up the camera 25:52 :)

  • @kayakcobber524
    @kayakcobber524 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one and always nice to keep moving after a cold night

  • @AA1PR
    @AA1PR Жыл бұрын

    looks like a fun time mix the slim jim in with the soup next time wind goes up the mountain during daylight and goes down at night hopefully you have acquired some nice winter boots after this

  • @AaronBrooks1
    @AaronBrooks1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job getting the camera setup while still being able to show you breaking fresh trail!

  • @BushcraftHakankarahan
    @BushcraftHakankarahan3 жыл бұрын

    It's a good video, I'm waiting for more😎👍👍

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from another winter backpacking trip today. Video coming in the next week or so. Thanks for watching

  • @laundry08
    @laundry083 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! There's nothing like hiking virgin snow. Thanks for taking us along and showing your process. Very well thought out!

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Snow sure does change the trail. Been on that section many times never while snowing thou. My backpacking has much evolved over the years. Got my kit dialed in and have confidence in all my gear.

  • @laundry08

    @laundry08

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool. I used to break trail in knee deep (waist in some spots) snow out west and gaiters were key. While more durable, they don't help you slip into frozen shoes like plastic shopping bags though lol. Cheers!

  • @jenniferj7588
    @jenniferj75882 жыл бұрын

    If you brought some hand warmers and put them in your shoes and put your shoes in plastic bags would have semi warm shoes to put on in the morning ... And put your hammock buckles under tarp would stay dry mostly ...

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I normally just put my shoes in a plastic bag in the morning and put it in my quilt with me. Does the trick in like ten minutes. My hammock hooks were under the tarp as always but still froze up. Thanks for coming along

  • @jbsatx
    @jbsatx2 жыл бұрын

    Anybody else catch a little bit of anxiety when he was on the cliff edge showing us the river? lol!

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully not enough anxiety to keep you from watching the whole video! Thanks take care

  • @jbsatx

    @jbsatx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TrailsNTrout Oh no, not at all! Lol! I thouroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. I know they're not the easiest thing in the world to do.

  • @FishHookedFishing
    @FishHookedFishing3 жыл бұрын

    Crazy man! Awesome stuff

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was fun! Thanks for watching

  • @norfolkyeti
    @norfolkyeti3 жыл бұрын

    Good times, I’d love those conditions to test my kit in, thanks for the video, enjoyed it a lot.

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was fun. A test for my gear too since my quilts are rated to 20° and it got down to 17° plus my hammock tarp doesn’t have doors. But just hung my rain gear on each open end to block wind/snow. Thanks for watching!

  • @WesHicks
    @WesHicks3 жыл бұрын

    Dang that looks like a cold one! Too cool seeing those bobcat tracks at 27:05, I feel like that's pretty rare to find!

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bobcats tracks surprised me! 17° for a low with 20° quilts but I survived. A good test for my gear

  • @johnnybushman651
    @johnnybushman6513 жыл бұрын

    With a little bush crafting you could have made some snow shoes . Grate video , looked like a grate time to be in the woods. Grate shots with the video camera too . Thanks for the video, loved it ! 👍

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Snow shoes would have made hiking a lot easier! Thanks for the kind words

  • @patnewton4603
    @patnewton46033 жыл бұрын

    Finding Bobcat tracks that’s awesome! Your tarp held up well considering. 17° is a bit too cold for my liking. Great vid!!

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised by the bobcat tracks. Pushed my 20° quilts past their rating. All was good thou. Thanks

  • @elumalaibalasekar3877
    @elumalaibalasekar38773 жыл бұрын

    Afraid of any animal attack. Beautiful place

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not many active animals out that time of year but no I never worry. Thanks for watching

  • @elumalaibalasekar3877

    @elumalaibalasekar3877

    3 жыл бұрын

    Be safe brother

  • @fishingfever9326
    @fishingfever93263 жыл бұрын

    Great vid

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it

  • @mikesweeney7190
    @mikesweeney71903 жыл бұрын

    Now I know your nuts.Cool vid.Defently different. Happy New year's.

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah it was a breeze.....sometimes too much breeze but an easy trip. Low miles just lots of camp time fun trip. Thanks

  • @julianromero427
    @julianromero4273 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! What underquilt and topquilt do you use?

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! Both my quilts are Hammock Gear 20°. I’ve had them for years, they have much lighter materials now.

  • @miekemcm
    @miekemcm3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there, can I ask you what gear you are using (hammock/tarp/under blanket etc? Thank you! brilliant video btw!

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    The hammock I made myself, the hex tarp is from Jacks R Better, all the quilts I own are Hammock Gear. Thanks for watching! It was a fun trip

  • @miekemcm

    @miekemcm

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TrailsNTrout Thank you! I am exploring to make the under quilt myself as I have a few (very old) down sleeping bags

  • @solitudeinthewild82
    @solitudeinthewild823 жыл бұрын

    Great video, my friend! Great winter camp! Enjoyed watching, your and bushcraft skills are terrific! And the surrounding nature is amazing. Cheers from Russia, , and welcome to my channel about special Russian bushcraft tips and hacks! Cheers, Yuriy! 😃✌

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it man. Bushcraft on!

  • @rohitnagar1940
    @rohitnagar19403 жыл бұрын

    like two simple

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Simple is as simple does

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo26433 жыл бұрын

    Skittles! Beware them there diabeters.

  • @TrailsNTrout

    @TrailsNTrout

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure get a good sugar rush from those Diabetes pellets!

  • @Labguy12345
    @Labguy12345 Жыл бұрын

    Putting food in the plastic pouch, instead of the cup????

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