My 1st winter hammock camping experience. Camping in the mountains

My buddy JP and I head into the mountains of New Hampshire for some winter camping adventure. And we got it! It was a windy, bushwhacking adventure through some beautiful birch glades and up into the mountains. We spent a windy night in the woods. This was my first time winter hammock camping, first time using a new jacket, first time using a new cook pot, first time using a new stove and my first time trying a particular freeze dried meal that was a gift to me from a subscriber! It was also the first time JP has been to the summit of Mt Isolation! One of New Hampshires 4,000 footers. And it was incredible up there! We timed it perfectly! There were a lot of first times on this trip! It's good in the woods
Enjoy
JP made a solid video effort of the trip as well. You can view that here, • Winter Hammock Camping...
Some links to gear I used in this video (not affiliate links)
My Hammock, superiorgear.com/
My tarp, www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/pro...
My cook pot, hilltoppacks.com/products/750...
My cook stove, hilltoppacks.com/products/brs...
My jacket, www.mountainhardwear.com/p/me...
My Gaiters, www.outdoorresearch.com/us/me...
#wintercamping #adventure #camping

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  • @dischoutdoors
    @dischoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    One of the many things I love about snow backpacking is that the BEER STAYS COLD! The mountains of New Hampshire look amazing! Nice snow shovel (chair) too. Thanks again for showing us around the East Side. You guys rock.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Beer stays real cold, it's great! These White mountains are my favorite place on earth! Those chairs make excellent shovels! They do the trick. Thank you for stopping by!

  • @safromnc8616
    @safromnc8616 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know that I've ever even seen that summit before - if I ever make it up your way that may be the new top of my list.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a fantastic peak! A long hike in the warmer months, but worth it

  • @andrewmacaulay1585
    @andrewmacaulay1585 Жыл бұрын

    It’s good in the hood…,🧔🏻‍♂️ Excellent once again .

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    indeed🤣

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage Жыл бұрын

    What a view. Love my winter hammocking. That Warbonnet Super fly is my favorite tarp. Bomb proof. Looked like a good time. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Al! I haven't had this tarp very long, 5, maybe 6 months. It is awesome so far! I dig it!

  • @MeetMeOutside
    @MeetMeOutside Жыл бұрын

    Nice hike, I bought one of those little BRS stoves years ago, for $13.00 ! They are great little stoves. Love the views on Isolation, me and a friend summited during a lightning storm, very scary. Not a good place to be when a storm comes in. Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    This was my first time using that stove! It worked great. Even in the winter, when everyone says you can't use a canister stove 🤣 $17 from Hilltop Packs! I couldn't pass it up any longer. Isolation is a great peak. Many don't like it, but it has long been one of my favorites. When every other parking lot is stuffed full of cars from Mass😉 you can rest assured knowing there will be very few cars in that lot. At least the summit is not exposed for long. You can get back in the trees quick in nasty weather. My cousin and I were attempting a Pemi loop years ago. We were just shy of the summit of Lafayette when a storm blew in quickly. A quick nasty burst of rain wind and lightning. It was scary. Getting up and over that summit, and heading down towards Garfield was one of the craziest things I have ever experienced.

  • @Mainedwella33
    @Mainedwella33 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice adventure, enjoyed you taking us along. Kudos to Steve Hawk for hooking you up with a meal!

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Howdy!! It was very nice of Steven to send me that meal. It is pretty incredible how tasty those things are.

  • @Canadian_Craftsman
    @Canadian_Craftsman Жыл бұрын

    If you know, you know.. you know?? 🤣 cool blurp for the Osprey pack in beginning!!🙃✌️💚

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @projectknifehand
    @projectknifehand Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. Thanks for the plug and grats on 18k! People should know the oh S@#$! moment was completely genuine lol. I had never seen those peaks before. Great time! As usual when we finally got down I thought I had no interest in doing another, but am already picking the next target,

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a common feeling for many. On the way out, many people ask themselves why, and follow that up with never again. LOL. The misery is a major factor in the reward after the fact. You put in a solid effort on this one. Good work man

  • @Doc_Watson
    @Doc_Watson Жыл бұрын

    I love the take on the old fashioned. I've been loving that boot in a bag trick. The couple of times I winter camped this year it was wonderful putting on warm boots in the morning. Such beautiful views!!! Thank you for bringing us along.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    The old fashioned was fantastic! Never had one of those on trail, we each had 2 lol! Real good. The boot in the bag trick works! Been doing that for years. Has yet to not work. So much better in the morning.

  • @mrwes100

    @mrwes100

    7 ай бұрын

    Looked like a hilltop bag, no?

  • @maryelizabeth8839
    @maryelizabeth8839 Жыл бұрын

    It is beautiful in the birch glades windy or not. Your pack was brilliant and your coat looks the goods., liking the colour very much. Now you have me watching The Gate. Have been out of range here in hot Aust. so it's cool to see some bushwhacking and your gorgeous smile Justin. Views are incredible. Thanks so much. Good you went ahead with JP.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Those birch glades are incredible! The Gate!!!! A blast from the past. What an 80's movie! It's great lol. This was a fantastic trip. Worth every bit of effort battling that wind! Thank you for watching and the nice comment! As always, greatly appreciated. Take care Mary

  • @maryelizabeth8839

    @maryelizabeth8839

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ItsGoodintheWoods I did enjoy The Gate!!😅

  • @TheRealJerseyJoe
    @TheRealJerseyJoe Жыл бұрын

    Superb. Awesome in every way.... loved this episode. Well done guys !

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated! Thank you

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous video, the way it is edited deserves all the praise. I enjoyed every second.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @danielkutcher5704
    @danielkutcher5704 Жыл бұрын

    I'm late watching this one. I'm busy getting ready for my AT thruhike; watching others who are leaving early. I always appreciate your photography and narration. I saw on Tim Buckley's channel that you recently bought a Hammock Gear DCF Winter Palace tarp with doors. I love mine. I can pitch it to the ground for wind protection and still walk in, stooping just a bit. Looking forward to your review of it. For most people, a 40 degree Superior Gear Hammock is perfect, since you can probably use it up to 60 degrees without overheating, and you can add underquilts according to the temperatures that you expect to encounter. I bought a -20F one, since I have an ultralight Hummingbird Hammock for anything above freezing. Take care, brother. Thanks again!👍💪✌️👊

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Just got it in the mail a couple days ago!!! Pumped! My superior is a 30º. If it was a 40º I would consider it perfect. I am going to be switching over to my Warbonnet set up for the warmer months. At 40º it is quite a bit lighter than the Superior. I ordered a Superior 15º under quilt for the set up back in December.....still haven't received it yet....I am bummed about that. Thank you for watching and commenting Daniel. Best of luck on the AT!! That is exciting. I am looking forward to hearing about your adventure. Take care buddy. Cheers

  • @BackpackingwithBuckley
    @BackpackingwithBuckley Жыл бұрын

    Glad you stayed warm in the hammock dude! Love the boot trick.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! Lol. Hammocks are awesome!!! The good ole boot trick. Love it. I appreciate ya Tim. Thanks for stopping by my man

  • @FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD
    @FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD Жыл бұрын

    Loved the video Justin. 👍😎

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom

  • @stampede963
    @stampede963 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, gorgeous views. Well done. I also use a blackbird xlc with a wookie underquilt. Been wondering about the Superfly. I like the door option on it. Guess I'll pull the trigger on it. Thanks for taking me away from my boring south Texas evening and letting me dream a little!

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    The superfly is awesome. I have really enjoyed it. The pitch options are many. I will admit, I don't use the doors often. but I am happy to have them when I want them. Awesome in foul weather and winter camping.

  • @CanoeCampClimb
    @CanoeCampClimb Жыл бұрын

    My kind of trip. What a view!! I've been trying all winter to no avail to get out hammock camping.. so this was a nice fix :-)

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Hammock camping is amazing! You gotta get out before winter passes by........

  • @larryhanson3856
    @larryhanson3856 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome trip Justin! I was waiting for a winter camp video. Very nice.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    It has been a slow camping season this winter. It was good to get out. I hope to get some more in before the bugs come out. Thanks for watching Larry

  • @Oldtimecarpenter
    @Oldtimecarpenter Жыл бұрын

    Just another fantastic video .. thanks for sharing!

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Pete! How are you my friend?

  • @jennyruffin
    @jennyruffin Жыл бұрын

    My least favorite winter hike in the Whites:. Great work on your channel man! Good for you, Justin 🎉

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    It has always been one of my favorites 🤣 Thank you very much Jenny! Much appreciated

  • @DaveCollierCamping
    @DaveCollierCamping Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Video

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dave!

  • @rodoutdoors
    @rodoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    It looks amazing out there. I dig the hammock set up.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    It really was! We lucked out on this trip! Good fun. The hammock system treated me well. I am really starting to like hammocks a lot. Thank you for stopping by

  • @bucky716
    @bucky716 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great trip was had! I've only winter camped in my hammock and can't imagine it any other way. All wrapped up warmly with under/top quilts floating in the air.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    This was my first winter hammock camping experience, I'm hooked! Hammocks are amazing.

  • @bucky716

    @bucky716

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ItsGoodintheWoods How do you know someone uses a hammock? They'll tell you instantly! Just lake kayakers, vegans, crossfitters, peak baggers, etc. lol

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bucky716 🤣

  • @waltbrim5897
    @waltbrim5897 Жыл бұрын

    Peak Refuel meal, I find their food to be bland at their best and yes that was only 400 ml grams short of my daily intake (according to my Dr.). Now for that Redemption bourbon cocktail, that looked fantastic. Another great video. spectacular view at the end.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    For a freeze dried meal. I found it to be quite tasty. I'm certainly not going to run out a buy a bunch of them, but it was enjoyable. They don't hold a candle to real food that is for sure. That redemption bourbon cocktail was amazing! What a treat that was! We lucked out on the summit that day. No view and stiff wind the day before, and by the time I was driving out of the parking lot the clouds had blown in, the peaks were socked in and the snow had begun. Our summit bid was perfectly timed!! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and commenting

  • @Bryan24k8
    @Bryan24k8 Жыл бұрын

    Just came back from a 3 day winter camping trip. My buddies were all in hot tents and I brought along my superior gear hammock which I just got. I don’t think I will ever be able to sleep on the ground again on a pad! Got the best sleep ever winter camping in a hammock. Hope you got a good nights rem sleep!

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Hot tents are over rated. Over the past year I have been taking to hammock camping. I have always used tents or tarps, sleeping on the ground. Never had an issue with it either, until I realized how comfortable a quality hammock is. Now every time I have a tent, I find myself wishing I had my hammock LOL!!! Amazingly comfortable.

  • @Bryan24k8

    @Bryan24k8

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ItsGoodintheWoods 💯!

  • @BenMcmillen
    @BenMcmillen Жыл бұрын

    Nice pot and banger views buddy

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    That pot is awesome! It is perfect for what I want

  • @campingwithcoyotechris3816
    @campingwithcoyotechris3816 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video!! The trip looked a great time also.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! This was a real fun trip. I am glad you enjoy the video

  • @IntenseAngler
    @IntenseAngler Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome video and adventure man! That snow sure was deep... but simply gorgeous though! I'm glad that your 1st time out in the ol' hammock during winter was a winner 👍 And those views from the summit near the end were just EPIC dude! Thanks for bringing us along with ya!

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton! It has been a low snow kind of year. But there is still some snow in the mountains!! The hammock system worked out. Getting cold never happened. If I had worn my down pants I would have had to take them off. I am confident I could take the same system into colder temps safely. That is good to know. I also have another 15º down under quilt n the way. That will be a monster combined with the 30º superior hammock! We got lucky on summit day! The view was glorious! What a treat. Thanks for stoping by! Cheers

  • @IntenseAngler

    @IntenseAngler

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ItsGoodintheWoods Absolutely my pleasure man! It's awesome that your system worked so well! Hopefully with some snow still left in the mountains you'll be able to get out on another winter trip or two (or more 👍haha). Looking forward to seeing what's next! Thanks again for sharing the adventure brother! Cheers

  • @callingitlikeitis5758

    @callingitlikeitis5758

    Жыл бұрын

    John when will you start posting videos? Will you address the pinkey nail mystery?

  • @AlansOutdoorAdventures
    @AlansOutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for sharing! Looked like a good time camping, and those were some epic views on the summit. Love the beauty of the mountains, especially this time of year.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. The summit was perfect that day! Winter is where it's at!

  • @thedoghouseoutdoors4116
    @thedoghouseoutdoors4116 Жыл бұрын

    I guess that means we get to see a Mount Washington summit! Great times and amazing views!

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a good view of Mt Washington from there! Thanks for watching. Here is a link to a winter Washington day hike if you are interestedkzread.info/dash/bejne/pWmEk89qfZuTkso.html&t

  • @mobilewintercamp7515
    @mobilewintercamp7515 Жыл бұрын

    Nice summit. No wind and a clear view is a total home run, either one can ruin the experience. When Mt. Washington hit that record my camp in Maine hit -25F at night. It was -20 from 5 pm to 9 am with the wind chill from -45 to -50F the whole time. Absolutely brutal, the worst I’ve seen in all the time I’ve ever spent winter in Vermont and Maine. Nice trip good mission and video

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    That cold snap was indeed brutal! Hit -15 here. No adventuring in those conditions for me this season. Over wintering pigs this year, I have to stay close to home just in case.......Must have been crazy up your way in those conditions. Mt Washington is a beast! Thankfully she had calmed down by the time we got there lol Made for a fun trip. Thank you for stopping by

  • @northeastslingshot1664
    @northeastslingshot1664 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet bub! Tuckermans in opener?

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Tuckerman Ravine is on the other side of the ridge far right on Washington. Just out of sight.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    After my first commented, I got to thinking about it, and it didn't seem right, so I double checked.

  • @stevenhawk4356
    @stevenhawk4356 Жыл бұрын

    I so want snow here in Massachusetts it's been a wicked mild winter lol HAWKMAN

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    It has been a pretty lame winter here as well. But there is snow in the mountains!!!!

  • @thathikingguy
    @thathikingguy Жыл бұрын

    Dude this was awesome! Exactly the kind of winter camping I love. By the way if you liked that particular peak meal. The home style chicken and rice one will blow you away. Anyway this was pretty epic appreciate you sharing with us

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm with you man! These are the trips! I love camping in the mountains, miles from everything! I was very impressed with that peak refuel. So far I have only had 2, this one and the breakfast skillet. Both are delicious! Thank you for stopping by

  • @Anilkumar-sg5uh
    @Anilkumar-sg5uh Жыл бұрын

    how many months is it cold in your place

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Approximately 4-5 months. Mid October through mid March are traditionally the colder months.

  • @Anilkumar-sg5uh

    @Anilkumar-sg5uh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ItsGoodintheWoods nice 👍

  • @timcrowley6881
    @timcrowley688111 ай бұрын

    What mountain is that

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    11 ай бұрын

    Mt. Isolation NH

  • @scottmartinjones
    @scottmartinjones Жыл бұрын

    Nice trip. Enjoyed it much.

  • @ItsGoodintheWoods

    @ItsGoodintheWoods

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you