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@crimson25543 Күн бұрын
As long as Ruby is happy...that's all that matters! Ok, OK, I admit, I'm a sucker for animals. You have a good setup! So many folks put a full platform across the entire back, leaving essentially no room to sit up, or have any floor space. I think a single bed (25 inches wide) is perfect for single person camping (+ dog). You give the dog the bed and then you can tuck up next to the bed, on the floor! :D
@JeffMiller-t3e 12 күн бұрын
Great video
@DaveOffGrid 16 күн бұрын
Lol I was wondering where she was and then you just moved aside and she was in the back! Great option for the pups!
@UnlikelyHiker 12 күн бұрын
She’s ALWAYS lurking close by 👀
@ArielleViking 22 күн бұрын
Such a beautiful location, hoping you're feeling better. 👍🏻
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
I’m starting to thank you!
@elliemay3147 23 күн бұрын
I have the Flash55 and really like it. Unfortunately they only had my size in baby poo yellow. Hope you're feeling better!
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
The advantage to the baby poo yellow that I did appreciate is that it is bright for hunting season! I’m starting to feel better thank you!
@tangenttrails 23 күн бұрын
Wow! The Adirondacks are stunning. Sorry you didn't feel your best. I never thought I'd care for Black Diamond poles. Always thought they were too expensive, but I picked up a pair that were on sale while I was hiking the CT this summer and I really like them.
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
I’ve been a solid fan for more than a decade. I’ve purchased my 4th set at this point, so I guess that says something 😂
@AlbertoV05remixed 23 күн бұрын
Hope you're feeling better. Love your overnighters!
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
Thanks! I am starting to improve!
@AlbertoV05remixed 18 күн бұрын
@@UnlikelyHiker GOOD! Hate you being in pain 🤗
@ecttreker9816 23 күн бұрын
Beautiful looking hike. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
It was beautiful even the second time around!
@groemer9913 23 күн бұрын
Beautiful, thanks for sharing!
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@rodoutdoors 23 күн бұрын
I like the green on the new pack. I was thinking about the after the Whitney hike I should have used the BD Alpine fixed length poles. The Fizan poles I was using is twist lock and would collapse a bit from all the hammering on rocks. Sweet views. Looked like a rough go. Hope you feel better.
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
Your Whitney video was excellent! Someday maybe I will do that. 14K feet is very difficult! Elbert was such a struggle for me. I’ve never had luck with twist lock poles. It seems like it’s a weak point imo. Z fold but fixed length is nice too, especially if you fly with your gear. Any z fold style works well for that. Take care!
@rodoutdoors 17 күн бұрын
@@UnlikelyHiker Thanks! Feels good to finish editing the series. The Fizans have been fine for my backpacking trips. It's pretty secure for the most part. They are super light weight and don't rattle as much as my budget poles. Whitney was a special case though hah. I abused the poles quite a bit. The BD Z fold fixed length poles feel way more solid in comparison. Still fairly light. I would have felt safer with them.
@dorispursell48 23 күн бұрын
Hope you are feeling better
@UnlikelyHiker 18 күн бұрын
I’m starting to thank you!
@ArielleViking 28 күн бұрын
Those falls are stunning, such a sweet hike. 👍🏻❤️
@UnlikelyHiker 24 күн бұрын
It really is!
@ecttreker9816 Ай бұрын
Nice hike👍👍
@UnlikelyHiker 24 күн бұрын
It sure is!
@loaferx5409 Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been meaning to do that hike for years. It always seems to be half way between where I was and where I’m going. This helps.
@UnlikelyHiker 24 күн бұрын
You should! It’s really very easy and goes fast! Definitely worth it!
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
Nice out and back!
@UnlikelyHiker 24 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍 it’s really a nice hike!
@DaveOffGrid Ай бұрын
Sweet day hike!!
@UnlikelyHiker 24 күн бұрын
I’m sad it’s taken me so many years to do it lol
@anonymouscrank Ай бұрын
As beautiful as the falls are, my lasting memory is how sheer the drop-off is from the viewpoint. A couple casually standing on the wet bare rock gave me vertigo by proxy.
@UnlikelyHiker 24 күн бұрын
I know! That’s why I tied Ruby up which I rarely do! It was kinda scary!
@dorispursell48 Ай бұрын
Hiked this trail a few years ago, easy hike with a great reward at the end. Hiking it again next week.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Yes it was a beautiful hike and the falls were stunning! I especially loved the rainbow near the bottom! Have fun!
@dorispursell48 Ай бұрын
Hope your mom is feeling better. Great gear review. My ADK plans have charged not arriving until 09/24-25, staying until about 10/10. Hoping for good weather.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! Feel free to drop an email to [email protected] if you want to try to connect!
@blainehouser4354 Ай бұрын
Great Setup! Just got my first 4Runner!
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Woohoo! 🎉 I love mine! Enjoy!!!
@sueb860 Ай бұрын
Beautiful area. Did a trip to Crane Pond a few years ago. We had a lakefront site also. It was fantastic. Need to explore more of the Adk's! Camped on the A.T. in NY last night and one of those cheap blue tarps was in the shelter. Universal junk! I like your new gear! The firemaple stove looks unteresting. Looks like it helped with the wind factor. Like the blanket and towel too! Will have to look into the pillow. Nothing better than a night outdoors!
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
It’s such a great area with pretty easy hiking and lots to explore! It’s cool you camped using a tarp! I’ve done that once. Usually if I use one it’s to add seating under it to a tent. I used one in CO last time I was there. One of these days I’ll start doing sections of the AT. Probably the only way I will be able to see it 😂
@AlbertoV05remixed Ай бұрын
You have more people behind you than you will ever know, Mel!
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Awww thanks! I appreciate that!
@Backpacksandtrails Ай бұрын
I love the new firemaple pot, been using it for a while with my Soto windmaster with the triflex adapter. 😊
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
I’m really happy with it so far. It’s giving me the ability to expand what I eat on the trail. I’ll still use my BRS/550 Toaks when weight is the driving factor but the performance in the wind was excellent!
@paddle_hike Ай бұрын
Great video and gear. Thanks for sharing "And about the Platypus quick draw" I've used all the filters around and it's by far my favorite... it's bomb proof. Just saying :) take care
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! I will probably try it at some point 😂I just like trying new gear 😂😂
@tangenttrails Ай бұрын
Nice area to hang out. I’ve used several of those Platypus soft bottles when I’ve backpacked in Big Bend National Park for times I’ve had to carry in all of my water for several days. They’re really handy.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
@@tangenttrails I was surprised about how much I liked it! I’m now wondering when the rep will be back 😂😂😂
@anonymouscrank Ай бұрын
I haven't heard "clutch" in...well, let's just a real long time. Thx!
@DaveOffGrid Ай бұрын
What a cool looking place to backpack! That site on your hike out looked amazing! Cool first looks at the new gear 👍 I’m digging my Petrel UL! How do you like the Flextail pad? I used your SnapFoldz bowl on a car camping trip this year, love them!
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! I have the flextail pump, but not the pad. I enjoy the pump though. I’ve even used it to pump up the demo pads at work 😂 Pharaoh lake is filled with great camping spots. I wish I had time to enjoy them all! I’m glad you enjoyed the bowl! I love mine!
@DaveOffGrid Ай бұрын
Ohhh it's a BA pad my bad! I gotta put that lake on my list for sure! Epic views!
@vs123 Ай бұрын
Very happy camping
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kay_hush Ай бұрын
Great set up! I have started car camping this year in my 4Runner, with my dog as well. I have watched a bunch of setup videos and always think "well that won't work with my wet dog at all" so I laughed when you had those same comments. I have the third row seating in my 4Runner so lose quite a bit of headroom unfortunately. But I do gain the space between the front and second rows for extra storage. Pros and cons!
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Wet dog can be such an issue 😂 I think third row seating is a cool feature! Yea there are always pros/cons to any set up. Mine is going strong with only a few minor changes. I got zippered storage cubes from REI that fit perfectly below the bed. Otherwise it’s basically the same. I did have to get a different carpet because of said “wet dog” as well 😂 Take care!
@Off-Gridiot Ай бұрын
Great hike and congrats on the gig! I go to REI every so often (upstate NY) will check it out.✌️
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m pretty happy there. It’s not the biggest store I’ve been to but it gets the job done. I like that my days are varied. I can float to most departments so I never know exactly how my day will play out 😂
@DaveOffGrid Ай бұрын
Congrats again on the new job! Great day hike! Killer views! Yeah if you can’t fix that arm on the stove time for a new one 😂
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! I did bend it back but as you already saw I replaced it. I may still use it for more “UL” trips. I was thinking how one year ago I was on one of the most epic trips in my life. Thanks again for planning that trip. It was amazing! There is a picture of me that Huck took on the Empoyee in action wall at work!
@DaveOffGrid Ай бұрын
@@UnlikelyHiker Fantastic! We had a blast for sure!
@wanderingoutyonder Ай бұрын
Those are the best hikes!! Loving these recent temps too!! Thanks for sharing! Karen & Shannon WOY
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah this summer was one of the hottest I recall. It was absolute misery. Now we are getting a ton of rain which is odd…I was blessed to have this epic weather!
@AlbertoV05remixed Ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos! 🙂
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad! 😀
@AlbertoV05remixed Ай бұрын
@@UnlikelyHiker Mel, would you mind terribly if I sent you something? I believe in "paying it forward" and would love to do something nice for you.
@rodoutdoors Ай бұрын
The new gig sounds like a great opportunity to learn a lot. Can meet some hiking buddies at work too. Hook me up with a discount lol. Great video.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
lol I’ll try! Many of my co workers are like me, and some are outdoor-curious! I’m hoping to take some ppl out in the fall 😃
@dorispursell48 Ай бұрын
I’ll be in Albany around 9/20. Where is REI located? Ruby looks all grown up. She is still so cute.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Hi! It’s in Crossgates, 2nd floor by JCP. I might be at work on the 20th, but if not shoot me an email and I can swing down. It’s my 35th reunion weekend and I’ve never been to one in the past 😂
@BackpackingWithJason Ай бұрын
Congratulations on the job at REI. I was at REI in Cincinnati 2 days ago. We are supposed to get one in Lexington in 2025. Nice views and I always love seeing Ruby out there with you 😊
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully you will see Ruby in October! That’s exciting you will be getting an REI! It’s like a toy store for outdoor enthusiasts 😂
@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD Ай бұрын
Congrats on REI. Put blinders on when you get paid. lol Love cooking on day trail when trout fishing. Hike, catch & cook. 👍👍
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
You aren’t wrong on that! I’m constantly mentally shopping lol That sound pretty good to have fish that fresh!
@GoneFeralWithSquidly Ай бұрын
Cool mountain!! Mid 70s for a high?! WHAT!!?? I can’t wait for cooler weather. 🦑
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
It was glorious. It’s been 86 all week since then 😂 WTH…it’s hot even for here! I guess 86 isn’t that bad but this coming M/To eight temps will be in the low 50’s and mid 40’s north of here! I can’t wait!!!
@groemer9913 Ай бұрын
Very pretty !Congratulations on your new job! Hope you like it and get a decent employee discount 😊 TVP is a great protein to add to dehydrated meals also because it rehydrates quickly and takes on whatever flavor you put it into. A little goes a long way as well. Enjoy the fall 🍂🍁🍂
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of TVP but I’ll check it out! Thanks!
@groemer9913 Ай бұрын
@@UnlikelyHiker textured vegetable protein. Bob’s Red Mill’s has some that is good.
@loaferx5409 Ай бұрын
Unlikely Hiker, the outdoor industry insider. I like it! 🤠
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
😂😂😂 I’m the only employee that literally runs around every department helping people! It exhausting 😂😂
@vs123 Ай бұрын
Very nice
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Off-Gridiot Ай бұрын
That’s quite the unexpected adventure! GRT is no joke, good call on the bail out. Glad everything worked itself out for you, Emily, and friends. ⛺️✌️
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I was disappointed but it was a perfect storm of sticks in the spokes of my hike lol. I woke up contemplating yard work and suddenly was in a Cessna flying over the Green Mountains…it was crazy!!!
@loaferx5409 Ай бұрын
That's a cool story. I love that you stuck with the intention to get out and do something awesome , even after a long list of 'surprises'. Show up, make good decisions and say yes to adventure. Thank you for the positive example.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
Thanks for you kind and supportive words! It oddly worked out fine, although not what I had planned. There’s always next year 🙄😂
@MtnWanderer-TieDye- Ай бұрын
Backpacking definitely taught me a lot about plans changing and how to make the best of things or turn it into something else enjoyable. Glad things worked out the way they did for you!
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
It was memorable for sure! Will I see you in October?
@MtnWanderer-TieDye- Ай бұрын
@@UnlikelyHiker I'm not sure yet about October. I'll know closer to time.
@pensnut08 Ай бұрын
I commented last night and LibidiotTube "vanished" my comment... I am on their "radar" LMAO
@DonaldDouglasJr 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Been wondering about this method.
@UnlikelyHiker Ай бұрын
It’s not pretty but it works! I still use this method even today 👍🏻
@LeadmeUniverse 2 ай бұрын
Lol Rubys available
@UnlikelyHiker 2 ай бұрын
@@LeadmeUniverse sometimes 😂😂😂
@1991windsor 2 ай бұрын
Unless you custom order it's virtually impossible to get any of the premium versions without the moonroof😢
@UnlikelyHiker 2 ай бұрын
I wish I had a moo roof. I’ve always loved them. I used to run the A/C with it open so I could feel the sun 😂
@rickwalther194 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your adventure. I’ve done Macomb, with the intention of doing Grace in South Dix, but it was an extremely hot day and I got turned around too. So I can relate to your experience. Happy hiking!
@UnlikelyHiker 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, the heat will suck the life out of you 😂 That was a beautiful approach if you want to try it! Take care!
@ecttreker9816 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful and tough hike. 👍👍
@UnlikelyHiker 2 ай бұрын
The heat absolutely killed me 😂