At least 200 feet from other campers oh please where is that in any national Forest rules? I think it’s a 200 feet or 100 feet from water for a campfire but you can accompany any campsite anywhere whether they like it or not like there is no rule how far you’ll be Camp from the campers 200 feet you kidding me.Hahaha

This was so helpful and well done! I am headed out onto this loop tomorrow. Your advice will definitely be used!!❤️

Great video! i love the energy. 🤘

💙 Great River for paddling. About to do a weekend trip in early Sept.

Thank you! I’m going too! So this is some information what to pack. I’m going with a lot of my other friends, a lot of people! 18 people in one villa!

Seen a lot of videos in the summer of sleeping bear dunes but none in the winter cool and still beautiful

Just came across your channel and love how detailed and informative your videos are. Subbed, keep em coming!

nice video!

Caroline my Dr. told me my food should be the colors of the rainbow. Not sureM&M’s are what he meant ,but hey go for it.👍😇🇺🇸

Yeah, the water bottle is a good option in winter. I still remember trying to use a water bladder in a winter hike. It would work if the bladder was under a layer of clothes. My winter coat has two big inside pockets that I kept water bottles in when it was well below freezing. Even with insulation that line from the bladder will freeze in a hurry in cold and wind. Alternatively, you can mix a bit of vodka in with the water... but erm, stay safe out there and probably don't do that.

Been struggling to find the right outdoor book as a gift until I found this video - thank you for the great recommendations! Very helpful :)

I’ll definitely have to do that this year I’m wanting to do the pictured rocks trail as well and maybe a couple others if I can find the time and energy to do them.

About to hike this mid March. Doing the loop, 19 miles

I found you as I decided to start exploring more Michigan, Great content!! I always advocate carrying a good foldable knife. It can be so handy for many reasons.

❣️ *promo sm*

This is incredibly awesome! I'm impressed by the level of detail and accuracy. Perfect for first-timers tackling this backpacking loop. Personally, I lean towards the west side of the river-it's got that special something. Those hills and valleys? Fell in love. But I've always done this trail in the winter, never in the warmer months.

Hey, cool video! I’m up in Canada and I will be going on a trip to England next week - I love your backpack! Could you send me the link or the details here please? Thanks!

What are your favorite hikes in SW Michigan?

Really like your videos but you’re very soft spoken and find it hard to hear sometimes. I’ll keep watching. Have you ever done the Manistee River loop in the winter? Planning that one if winter ever gets here.

Kudos to you! I can't do what you do. I refuse to run in the snow and rain. lol. As a Park Ranger, I work outside in this nasty weather. so during the winter, I do my running in my basement, on the treadmill :)

Kudos to you! I can't do what you do. I refuse to run in the snow and rain. lol. As a Park Ranger, I work outside in this nasty weather. so during the winter, I do my running in my basement, on the treadmill :)

I used Goo on my first Marathon and I didn’t like them at all! They are good to get the glucose though.

I'm in grand haven and its been sad and rainy here too :(( would prefer awful snow over this wet gray weather

Lovely upload my friend, glad you uploaded this video! 👏👏

Good to see you back!

Very nice video. Me and my cosuin are plannin our first backpacking trip. This helps a ton!

My girlfriend and I are doing this trail for our first backpacking trip this Friday. It says it’s a 10 mile loop but you say 21 miles here, is it ten miles a day? Also, how much time would it take to hike that 10 miles per day?? Thanks : )

Very helpful and succinct video. My brother and I are coming from Chicago suburbs this weekend. It’s our first backpacking experience

One thing I like is these boots come in a wide variety of sizes, I just bought a pair in a 44 wide that fits my foot extremely well. The 44 is half way between a !0&1/2 and 11 size in US. I usually buy the 10&1/2 wide but the 10&1/2+ fits better.

I'm glad I found this video. Redbridge has been our family's spot for boating and fishing. Last year I paid to reserve a campsite there but unfortunately when we got there our spot was taken by another family. They weren't even there at the time so I wasn't able to try working with them on the situation. Good thing I live in the area or it would have been disastrous!! If you plan on camping, be prepared and scope out more than one spot since it's very common for this to happen.

Very nice winter hiking, my friend 💚

Heading there this weekend

Nicely done! And helpful! I'll be heading there tomorrow ;)

I love your videos, I am a first responder and may look into this WFR cert. I know what it is about "over" preparing. Being a first responder changes your mind set. To some, its over thinking, to me its preparing for the unexpected. If you ever need company on a hike, I am really excited to get started and would love the guidance.

Done both the Fife loop and Jordan river trails … the are great …. On the fife loop I did it north to south but some friends (Kuehl Kuest) did it vice versa … either way is great as there’s very little elevation gain…. On the Jordan valley I walked back part of the way along the road from Pinney bridge campground … I thought it was nicer than hiking through a green tunnel … also visited the fish hatchery and got a private tour from one of the employees … fascinating but then I love that sorta stuff …. Anyway both great hikes you’ll have a great time….great info on the Manistee river trail thanks for sharing 👍🤔

I'm looking forward to backpacking the Manistee River Trail this summer and this video summed up everything I wanted to know. Thank you for this video and putting in the time to do it I really appreciate it.

Any good hiking areas in the southeast near grand rapids? just moved out here from California

This was simple, to the point and very helpful. Thank you!

I always thought coming down was harder than going up. Especially in the Smokies.

Just a warning for people who do winter backpacking and also remember being able to find a camping spot along the Tippy Dam Lake at a designated spot . I am talking on the S side of Coates off the Upper River Rd. in the MNF . One , the Upper River Rd parking area is closed , gated off after Labor Day . And , the designated campgrounds along the Lake are NO longer " fist come , first serve " . You have to reserve those sites now !!

is this the Mason Tract?

My son will be backpacking through Alaska this summer and would like to video document his experience. Cann you please let me know how you keep your equipment charged and what kind of equipment to not be detrementel to the weight of your gear?

Brilliantly filmed and composed video friend! Love it! ☺️☺️

Nice vid. 👍🏕️

Great video! Just subscribed. Check out my AZ hiking channel. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpfUlKesaJKrjZI

Stunning work, this looks and sounds so beautiful!

Looking forward to it! Always interesting to see what others take with them on the trail ;)

Superb video, Friend. enjoyed everything about it. Thank you for a very enjoyable and relaxing vlog. Cheers 🥂from Tokyo💝💝

Great video. I want to read all of these now!

Brilliant presentation my friend, you narrated this as usual masterfully!