2 Days Alone Backpacking The Manistee River Trail

[@ervinslens]

Absolutely amazing journey my friend! Brilliant shots and atmosphere!

[@micheleaday3902]

Thank you Damien ForSharing Your Hike. I Live Here In Mi..I Think Im Going To Try Manisttee River Hike❤❤

[@DamienPohl]

That’s awesome! You definitely should do this hike you’d love it! Thanks for watching!!

[@AzBob01]

Nice trip. Here's something you might want to do before your next trip. TO DO LIST: 1. Buy new sleeping pad. 2. Create camping inventory list, include knife, fork and spoon.

[@DamienPohl]

Thanks! Will definitely be making a list for next time, too forgetful haha.

[@somethingunscripted]

been on that trail many times! Beautiful Place..

[@DamienPohl]

That’s awesome! It is gorgeous, im hoping to make it back in the fall!

[@Colichemarde]

Thanks for posting another great video. Wife and I have hiked the same trails. Some of the creeks and bridges were familiar as well. Keep up the good work.

[@DamienPohl]

Thank you!! I couldn’t believe how many and how beautiful the creeks were!

[@casmoneansthefourth]

My favorite section of the trail is the last mile heading south on the MRT side.

[@DamienPohl]

I totally agree! Stunning! Wish I wasn’t so sore that last mile so I could’ve appreciated it more.🤣

[@wendelclements6448]

Man this was an awesome trip. Love the photography. Might want to invest in some trekking poles to help out. Looking forward to your next trip as always safe travels

[@DamienPohl]

Thank you!! Good idea on the trekking poles, gonna look into that!

[@ryanpohl5770]

That took guts to let us see your wipeout! 😂 great video!

[@kentv999]

Nice video! Looking to do this trail soon! Looks beautiful!

[@DamienPohl]

Thanks!! Hope you can make out on this trail!

[@JessicaClark-q5o]

This is really cool. In college we canoed part of the Manistee river and it was a great memory. I think you have a new subscriber. :) It always amazes me that hikers who do freeze dried meals and talk about so little flavor never bring seasoning packets with them. It's seriously so little grams for such a big return.

[@DamienPohl]

Thank you!! That’s awesome you canoed the manistee! Also what a great idea to bring seasoning packets. Can’t believe I haven’t thought of that haha!

[@Atrip111]

Definitely going to watch this I went out camping at night out there on my scooter. I parked somewhere on the dirt road construction on road couldn't get to parking lot.

[@buffyvachon8026]

Great video!

[@DamienPohl]

Thank you!!

[@angelic451]

I’m hiking this trail in a few months! I live in Ohio but want to start exploring beautiful Michigan! Will be checking out your other videos for sure ❤😊

[@DamienPohl]

Thank you!! You for sure have to! Would definitely recommend hiking it in the fall!

[@jamespowell5602]

Great video Damien as always. Man, I'm going have to send you a fork set. I don't know about you eating off of pine bark! Lol

[@DamienPohl]

That would be much appreciated haha!! Thanks for watching!

[@xXxBACONxXx1]

Did this in May… I recommend doing it the other direction… just because there’s not a whole lot of water on the NCT part… amazing hike! Well done!

[@DamienPohl]

Appreciate the tip! Thank you!!

[@michellebronkema3918]

Are you from northern MI? I do this trail a couple times a year at least! Live only about 25 minutes from here, if you ever need a friend! 😄

[@michellebronkema3918]

Also I gotta add, this trail is beautiful in the fall!! 😍🍁

[@DamienPohl]

That’s awesome!! I need to do this trail again in the fall. I’m from the Grand Rapids area, but I’ll let you know if I ever need someone to hike it with haha!

[@caseysargent3448]

My hiking partner forgot half her stove when we went to north manitou. It happens to the best of us. lol.

[@DamienPohl]

Ah man that makes me feel better haha!! Hoping they get the docks repaired at manitou soon so I can out there sometime!

[@sickpunx3556]

Try a couple day canoe trip down the Manistee. I do a 60 mile river trip each year. 3 day on the river and 2 nights camping on the river banks.

[@DamienPohl]

Oh wow that would be awesome!! Gonna have to make that happen sometime

[@GettingToHeaven]

One of the many PLEASNTRIES of walking this trail is there is ZERO chance of experiencing road rage.

[@DamienPohl]

You sure got that right haha!!

[@debhelgy]

I was expecting you to whittle a spoon. 😊

[@DamienPohl]

Wish I would’ve lol! Was so hungry that I just didn’t wanna take the time.

[@campbub]

With a new water filter it’s best to run water through it a few times before drinking.. That’s probably why it had an odd taste. It’s nothing that’s gonna hurt you.. just a fyi ☺️ It’s a really good filter you have, the people- family than run the company are awesome people.

[@DamienPohl]

Yeah I realized after I probably should’ve done that first lol…it tasted and worked great after a few filters! Thanks for letting me know!! Sounds like an awesome company, such a great filter for the price!

[@The-Day-Off]

Digging that under ground fire pit with grill attachment they offer

[@DamienPohl]

It was really nice. Couldn’t believe how clean all the sites were too!

[@debhelgy]

Thanks for sharing your biff! That's something I'd do. 😆

[@DamienPohl]

Knew I had to throw that in!😂 I never make it through the woods without a good wipeout.

[@tomkolodz2516]

You really need a dog to share this with. 18:26

[@DamienPohl]

Yeah you’re right! I’d love to have a dog someday to share these adventures with. Just gotta wait for the right time.

[@BushcraftWilderness1]

Lucky no bears and that is known bigfoot area.🐻

[@DamienPohl]

I was wondering if it was smart to have jerky in my tent lol. That cedar swamp forest was looking awful squatchy!

[@michellebronkema3918]

@@DamienPohl haha I always hang my food. I’m a scardy cat in my tent! My friends sleep in hammocks with their food in their packs next to where they sleep and have only ever had a raccoon getting in. Other than that we’ve only ever come across porcupine.