Thank you!

Always a challenge keeping up!

Thanks for watching and your comment. I checked and the specific grill we used is not available on Amazon but will give you an idea for what we used. I hope this helps. Enjoy your trip! AMA'S BAY Portable Charcoal Grill... www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZJPW7YT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@@spriggadventures thanks so much. Happy holidays

Thanks so much! I was using the Zpacks Arc Haul 55 liter pack which empty weighted about 20.5 oz. This was a shakedown hike for an upcoming Colorado Trail thru hike so I tried to mirror everything that I would be carrying on that 500 mile hike. The base weight which was everthing except food and water was 10.2 lbs . On this hike I carried 4 days of food and 4 liters of water. I knew that it would be hotter and concerned about good water sources along the way. After adding 8.8 lbs for water and the food I was carrying around 25 lbs. Here is a link to everything I had in my pack which included the cold weather gear that I would be using on the Colorado Trail. The Florida Trail in the Ocala National Forest is a great place to hike. Congrats on your upcoming trip and enjoy!

@@spriggadventures i was wondering what your backpack weighed full thanks

The total backpack weight on the 4 day Ocala hike was about 25 lbs including food and water. 8.8 lbs of that weight was the 4 liters of water. Normally, I would only carry 2 liters when there is ample water sources. @@srockguitar

None of the various Florida trails the we hiked closed for hunting season. We generally pack an orange vest with us and they generally have a schedule posted at the trailheads. Due to the temperatures we generally hike during the fall and winter in Florida. I hope this helps.

Thanks for watching and the comment!

We saw about 6 dolphins on this paddle.

Thanks so much for the comment!

Thanks so much for the comment! Not sure about the creek name. I checked the Far Out app and many of the crossings and water sources just say stream. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Now that would be great to go back and do the trail northbound! You just never know!

We launched around 8:00am and it was already a little busy with boats. Really wasn’t bad crossing the channel early. If camping I would recommend going as far north as allowed to stay away from the day crowd. At that time they seemed to stay on the south side of the island. When we returned the next day we crossed the channel around noon and again it was busy but not bad. I think the best time of year at least for camping would be on the winter/cooler days. Nice for camping and less crowds.

@@spriggadventures yeah I was thinking winter as well. Although I stayed out at DeSoto in my RV one night during winter a few years back and my God that night the wind was howling. It howled all night. I would wake up all thru the night and wonder if i should get everyone up and get the heck out of there it was so bad.

What time of year were you out there?

I checked the Garmin file for that day and we started the paddle on a Saturday at 7:59am and finished around 1:03pm. I hope that helps!

I have never heard that before. Love it and so applicable!

Hi! Still in Florida. Traveled to Colorado just to hike the Colorado Trail. Thanks for watching!

I heard about the trout but never got to see one.

Thanks so much! Unfortunately, we have not. When the area had a red tide issue last year we have not been back out. The next location on the list for kayak camping was the north side of Anclote Key State Park which is about a mile or so open paddle off the coast. We have paddled over to the park as a day trip and planned on camping but just not made it yet. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@@spriggadventures we posted 3 videos about Anclote Key last year, so you should check them out! It’s a beautiful place!

Thanks! Those were bunkers used for artillery practice I think during WW II.

We are told that you don’t want to be the tallest thing when above tree line. I had one of the hikers ask me if I was concerned about trying to go go over one of the passes and I responded not at all, your much taller than me! Lol

It really does not only for the trees still standing but there are so many down trees as a result. Don’t understand why we can’t find a solution.

A little difficult to get to but we’ll worth the effort.

The wild flowers were amazing to see. Not sure if they were all north facing. Might have been just the temperatures. It was COLD!

Thanks so much Sam! What a trail! 486 miles and 90,000 feet of climbing! I am done! Next!

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed the videos. Thanks so much for watching and your comment.

Thanks for the name. It was quite unique.

I would agree. It was a great site!

Never thought about that but your are right. I remember it was beautiful and a little eerie at the same time. Thanks for watching!

Thank you Sam! Hope all is well. I’ll be done in 3 more days. Can’t believe it’s almost over.

Thanks I really enjoyed the last stretch into Durango. Beautiful segment. I just finished today and remember those mining building this morning.

The switchback’s coming down was epic. It was a great section!

Now that was perfect timing! I was expecting the scramble I seen in previous videos so it was a pleasant surprise. They did a great job and their work is very much appreciated!

Thanks so much!

I would completely agree. Hardest thing I have ever done and at the same time, fortunate I have the opportunity. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

Thanks so much for all the historical information! It sure was the Wild West! Nice to learn where these names came from.

Very cool. This was my first trail town that I stopped at.

I did not know that. That would sure be something to see. So sad. Thanks for sharing.

I have some catching up to do! I'll be binge watching your trip!

Looks like you stopped at day 5. There is some catching up up to do! Hope you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching!

@@spriggadventures Yeah, just a lot going on here, but I'm looking forward to binging the rest!

By the way, I noticed that you used the old Survivorman camera technique of placing the camera along the trail, hiking through the shot and going back for the camera. It's a great shot, but it'll make your hike several miles longer if you use it often 😜

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy your camping experience!

Nice! I will be looking forward to some ice cream! 😊

I used a AAA rate and never thought to ask. I will from now on! My preference between the two would be the Best Western.

Oh I did not know that. Thank you!

Congratulations on finishing the thru hike! This segment was a beast for me. Thanks for watching and the comment.

I am giving it my best shot!

Never thought about how you spell it. 1 Sock or One Sock. Humm Thanks for watching!

Hi Sam! Thanks so much! I’m trying. Hard to believe today was day 16. I am days behind on the videos. Heading into Buena Vista tomorrow for a couple of days of town chores, rest and uploading videos.