Hit The Trail Jack

Hit The Trail Jack

-Kumano Kodo - 3 routes
-PCT 2023
-CT 2022
about 3700 miles of long distance hiking :)

I am an Army/AF veteran that really struggled with finding purpose after a pretty insane experience overseas in Iraq. I fell in love with long distance hiking and nature in general.

If you enjoy day hiking, backpacking, and thru-hiking content with some gear reviews and other random adventures in-between consider subscribing to follow along. I upload every week.

I like to venture around in my van.

Simple life is the way for me, about the journey towards less and minimalism.

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  • @Cheezecube101
    @Cheezecube1013 күн бұрын

    Fiiiirre vid 👑👑

  • @miketroutman7365
    @miketroutman73656 күн бұрын

    Good hearing from you Jack. Looking forward to your posts. Blessings.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack6 күн бұрын

    Thanks Mike! Blessings to you as well brotha

  • @CBne1997
    @CBne19976 күн бұрын

    Waymark sadly went out of business 😢

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack6 күн бұрын

    Waaaaaat!!! Wow this pack is a keeper then

  • @thruguru
    @thruguru7 күн бұрын

    C🇦🇺

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack6 күн бұрын

    Much love!

  • @rolfdenver
    @rolfdenver13 күн бұрын

    Mind my asking what date you were crossing the San Joaquin middle fork by the broken bridge? Looks do-able to me. I should be there in late August 2024.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack7 күн бұрын

    don't mind what so ever! I was crossing it in early Sep it was hard to say, but that was an insane snow year so by late August I don't see you having any issues!

  • @davidsolomon1175
    @davidsolomon117513 күн бұрын

    Where is that swimming hole at?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack7 күн бұрын

    I wish I knew! It is outside of Bishop CA a local friend took us there!

  • @dgio5052
    @dgio505217 күн бұрын

    Excellent tips. Who makes the best lightweight waterproof tent in your opinion?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack16 күн бұрын

    I think there’s a few, hyperlite has come out with a good one, but personally I love the zpacks duplex!

  • @tl1086
    @tl108620 күн бұрын

    Mg and creatine is a great idea!

  • @samu-yx8zv
    @samu-yx8zvАй бұрын

    Oatmeals are a great cold soaked breakfast, but why do you put pasta in your thumbnail if this is about oatmeal?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJackАй бұрын

    Haha idk I made this so long ago couldn’t tell ya

  • @Cheezecube101
    @Cheezecube101Ай бұрын

    Definitely some nostalgia 🔥editing

  • @lawn-uh
    @lawn-uhАй бұрын

    Binge watching your trek, love the videos! Thanks for taking us along 😊

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJackАй бұрын

    Thanks I hope you enjoy it :)

  • @miketroutman7365
    @miketroutman73652 ай бұрын

    I was wondering what happened to your posts. Nice video. Keep up the good effort. Hope you finish the Japanese track sometime.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJackАй бұрын

    I will! I can promise that!

  • @keithgarrett9829
    @keithgarrett98292 ай бұрын

    So happy to see you back on the trail and sharing a video of the trip. Looking forward to more hikes. Lots of beautiful videos as well.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJackАй бұрын

    Thanks Keith it was good to be back

  • @davidshirley6850
    @davidshirley68502 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back on trail...hearing a possible cdt hike in future is great news it looks awesome

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJackАй бұрын

    Man…. It looks amazing it’s tempting for sure

  • @deboraallen7943
    @deboraallen79432 ай бұрын

    Missed you buddy. Can’t wait to see some more videos

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    More to come my friend!

  • @clinthart6796
    @clinthart67962 ай бұрын

    Yay Jack … watching now -Clint🇦🇺

  • @GivePeaceAChance12
    @GivePeaceAChance122 ай бұрын

    You have no big old backpact and could be mistaken for a weird guy!

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    Very true I looked homeless and scary lol

  • @GivePeaceAChance12
    @GivePeaceAChance122 ай бұрын

    Missing people imo is a good thing because it means youve got people you love who love you ❤ love the full nature shots, makes me feel like I'm hiking with you!!! Thanks!

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    Glad you are enjoying the hike :)

  • @GivePeaceAChance12
    @GivePeaceAChance122 ай бұрын

    Lol when one is excited about pit toilets!!

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    Oh yes, quite a luxury lol

  • @jasonleavitt7193
    @jasonleavitt71932 ай бұрын

    I live in Utah and have hiked most of the trails on here. love the way you captured the beauty sure magic of the desert.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jason! I appreciate that it’s one of my favorite places

  • @jasonleavitt7193
    @jasonleavitt71932 ай бұрын

    Great informative video, much appreciated

  • @DartmoorPaul
    @DartmoorPaul2 ай бұрын

    Some great suggestions 👍 thanks for sharing

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    Anytime brothaaa

  • @Gettinglostonthetrail
    @Gettinglostonthetrail2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jack for taking us along your awesome adventure. Flying into Japan just to do the Kumano Kodo in two weeks from now. They said wild camping is not permitted, but really who’s there to enforce. This trip was last minute so I’m unable to book accommodation. Just going to bring my old Zpacks tent and NeoAir pad and call it home for a few days. I know they have 3 campground for a small fee. Guess like you I can crash wherever. The trail looks amazing. Great job capturing your adventure. 👍 🥾 🥾

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    Yeah I slept at a ton of campgrounds and found crazy cheap lodging the day off I really wandered wherever it was amazing you’re gonna love it

  • @trailswithtony
    @trailswithtony2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jack!

  • @user-nc1lp5ts1u
    @user-nc1lp5ts1u2 ай бұрын

    Thank you again for sharing beautiful country side of Japan. I just went to Kumano Hongu Taisha and giant Torii area. Did you meet a local English speaking guide, Akira? Since you showed Kumano Kodo, I walked two short sections of this Ancient Pilgrimage road. Thanks to your video! I loved it!

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed it! I never really met anyone else who spoke English the entire time!

  • @stephengordon4081
    @stephengordon40812 ай бұрын

    Ah Indian haven white man hell

  • @tchoopiepouet
    @tchoopiepouet3 ай бұрын

    i really loved your videos. can you tell me the date you take the trail?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack2 ай бұрын

    I was hiking most of the routes from Nov 25th to Dec 20th!

  • @2ozfs
    @2ozfs3 ай бұрын

    Accurate ‘PCT’23

  • @memathews
    @memathews3 ай бұрын

    Agree 100%! I've hiked the PNW since 1965 and everything top you have is perfect. The poncho is the only way to keep everything dry with enough breathability for summer and it's useful as a quick shelter or a sunshade or signal device or water collector, or many other uses. A headnet and light leather gloves are essential to beat mosquitos, and either your suit or woven fabric shirt/pants (I like REI Sahara shirts/pants, knit fabrics are NOT mosquito proof). You're right, synthetic insulation is the only way to beat the weather, my sleeping bags are also synthetic to avoid losing their loft.

  • @martinjcamp
    @martinjcamp3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for the excellent advice. VERY helpful.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped :)

  • @Killuminatiforlyfe
    @Killuminatiforlyfe3 ай бұрын

    Which branch were you in air force?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    I was in the reserves but deployed a few times!

  • @Killuminatiforlyfe
    @Killuminatiforlyfe3 ай бұрын

    I'll take a thru hike over Any deployment lol

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Hahah 100% agreeed there!

  • @Killuminatiforlyfe
    @Killuminatiforlyfe3 ай бұрын

    I felt the same excitement when I started the AT In 2019. Do you recommend the pct. What was your favorite part of the hike?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Yes, 100% the PCT mile for mile was gorgeous. My favorite part was all of Washington I couldn’t help but stop and just stare sometimes in disbelief of the northern cascades

  • @ranahanani7625
    @ranahanani76253 ай бұрын

    There were some supplements that you mention that always work for you. I believe creatine was one of the. Could you tell me what those are again? I can't find the video.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Magnesium glycinate! And creatine hydrochloride!

  • @pauliedavis49
    @pauliedavis493 ай бұрын

    i absolutely loved this. Elegant surroundings and photography! Thank you!!

  • @mrfelixandbuddy01
    @mrfelixandbuddy013 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Wow not necessary at all I do this for free! But thank you so much!

  • @Glazehikes
    @Glazehikes3 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful and serene trail. Thanks Outlaw. Peace and happy trails

  • @cynthiajack3279
    @cynthiajack32793 ай бұрын

    So gorgeous. I felt like I was traveling with you ❤

  • @Mikehastohike
    @Mikehastohike4 ай бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed this area, I spent my summer hiking around and through the Lassen forest. From June through mid to end of July afternoon thunderstorms were common almost daily somewhere between Lassen and Shasta. We would watch a small cloud over Burney mountain or Crater peak just build until a storm popped up. Meeting the PCT hikers and talking to them or shuttling them to Burney inspired me to take the trip myself this year. Less than 2 weeks until my kickoff in Campo.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Have the best time brotha! Thank you for what you do for people on trail!

  • @DartmoorPaul
    @DartmoorPaul4 ай бұрын

    Great tips, especially for an international traveller. I’ve been advised by former PCT travellers from UK to budget $17k for my trip 😮 Your tips will really help reduce this, hopefully!🙂

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    They must have had a realllllly good time lmao

  • @DartmoorPaul
    @DartmoorPaul3 ай бұрын

    @@HitTheTrailJack 😂 I’m hoping that included flights, insurance and visa costs 🇺🇸🤔

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    @@DartmoorPaul you got it remember embrace the thru hiker bum in you lol

  • @DP2divers
    @DP2divers4 ай бұрын

    Seattle gal looking at these episodes trying to get a feel for my upcoming LASH from Ashland to Donner Pass. I noticed your hat. What’s your connection to Sub Pop?

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Hahah no true connection. Funny enough coworker who lives in Seattle got me that hat and the Kurt Cobain copied journal it was a badass present just always wore it on my thru hikes!

  • @sdsadventurer
    @sdsadventurer4 ай бұрын

    VERY useful

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Cheezecube101
    @Cheezecube1014 ай бұрын

    The worlds best country

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    100%

  • @quatlego
    @quatlego4 ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @alexmills2043
    @alexmills20434 ай бұрын

    Constructive criticism: should be timestamped per item and highlight the time itself at the beginning of the explanation.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that! I’ll try to get some timestamps on future videos

  • @Jan.harvey
    @Jan.harvey4 ай бұрын

    So beautiful Jack. Love your story telling.

  • @davidshirley6850
    @davidshirley68504 ай бұрын

    Some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen posted ever, great job

  • @oregonrain4249
    @oregonrain42494 ай бұрын

    Beautiful.... thanks for sharing! 👍🥾🥾

  • @miketroutman7365
    @miketroutman73654 ай бұрын

    Must have been cold. You’re hiking in your Serra Nevada puffy! Thanks for the post Jack. Looks like a well groomed trail.

  • @HitTheTrailJack
    @HitTheTrailJack3 ай бұрын

    It was! Lol