4 Days ALONE on a Remote Island | Backpacking North Manitou Island

Join me (Brett) as I go backpacking alone for 4 days on remote North Manitou Island in Lake Michigan off the coast of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the island since its a part of the National Parks so no Atlas dog :(
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[@kirby134andy]

try fishing lake Manitou, lots of small mouth bass to eat. Also watch out for ticks in those fields with tall grass right next to the trail. I came back from the island with little hitchhikers latched onto my legs.

[@AtlasAdventures]

I almost did but didn't have barbless lures or whatever they require. I used Permethrin spray so no ticks for me anymore. If you haven't tried it definitely check it out. Military grade bug repellent. Thanks for watching!

[@cmowers9]

I was stranded there for two days because of bad weather and the ferry wouldn't run. Loved the adventure.

[@rickfromvirginia]

What an awesome area to camp! unbelievable sunset videos! I could tell it was windy but the views are fantastic! Great camping adventure! Thanks for sharing! Rick From Virginia

[@AtlasAdventures]

It was a pretty epic one for sure and yes that sunset didn’t feel real!!!

[@michaelcrawford9425]

Wow, that looked like an awesome trip!

[@sabinalol9776]

omg the beach looked beautiful ! great vid

[@ExplorewithEmily]

That sunset looks amazing! Wauw!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Insane, right!!! No effects or edits 👌

[@tentsrus6945]

Wife and I backpacked North Manitou believe it or not way back in 1985 while we were living in T.C. We actually camped at what appeared to be where you were going to spend the night at Manitou Lake. It was a great trip with what I remember to be perfect September weather. Back then I remember the ferry from Fish Town ran until about Sept. 25thish. I hope you grabbed a brew and a meal at the Cove Restaurant on the wharf in Fish Town before ya left for down state. Loved your tent/lean to, have also enjoyed Knob Creek (when I could afford it)....like you, I missed seeing Atlas! Safe travels.

[@ervinslens]

Super interesting adventure ! I like the fact that you were very descriptive of the hike and elaborated everything so nicely. Epic!!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Yea it was a good one for sure 👍 Thank you as well

[@tamarackmi9195]

Beautiful Trip❣️👍

[@AtlasAdventures]

It really is! Thanks for watching :)

[@TimberwolfOutdoorLife]

Great video. Looks like a beautiful place and nice temps.

[@AtlasAdventures]

Yup practically perfect weather the whole time! Couldn’t ask for better

[@djmoymoy1]

Doing this on Friday. Awesome video!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Nice and in the cooler temps! Have fun

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

New subscriber here. I was like, "how does he have a sunrise and a sunset over the lake?" Oh, he's on island! I'll pay better attention next time.

[@AtlasAdventures]

Haha yea just a big circle. Thanks for watching!

[@gizzymeows5847]

That's a beautiful beach, plus video quality. Atlas was missed. Thanks for sharing your adventure 😊

[@AtlasAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it :) Atlas was very missed :(

[@EvanLownds]

Great video. I love the sense of solitude that you were able to portray. It's been about 7 years since I've been to North Manitou, and I'm heading back in a couple weeks for a solo trip of my own. This video definitely got me excited for the hiking and scenery!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Thank you! Have a great solo trip. It’s great not having to cater to anyone else and just doing what you want when you want

[@scottplumer3668]

Great video! Went there in 2017 and I can't wait to go back!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Its always a great experience! Thank you Scott

[@clockbuilderhg]

Glad you enjoyed North Manitou. I did that same hike back in 2005. That west shore at Crescent City is a special place. You can really feel the remoteness of the site with the strong weather blowing in from the open lake to the west. Cheers!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Yea North Manitou island in general is a special place but you’re right, crescent city area is something different and rare. You gotta get back there sometime! Glad you enjoyed :) Cheers!

[@mattbrownson5251]

Been looking at this place and your video may have pushed me to do it- looks great!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Awesome! If you like backpacking and camping it’s one of the best spot for it

[@slynkylynx]

Hey that was fun! I'm in The Pacific Northwest and this island hike in Michigan was truly interesting and inspiring. Very different from the terrain and landscape here. Love the idea of having a cold lake to jump in after a hike! 😊👍👏👏👏👏

[@AtlasAdventures]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it :)

[@AlexPlachta]

Beautiful island man. Definitely making this trip here soon.

[@AtlasAdventures]

Thanks! I highly recommend it. One of the best backpacking trips Ive ever done

[@colin8531]

Great video! My girlfriend and I were there July 31st - August 2nd and it was beautiful! We hiked out the first day to Crescent Dock and camped a bit north of where you were. It was gorgeous.

[@AtlasAdventures]

Thanks Colin! Nice. Yea crescent is definitely one of the better areas on the island

[@ericrollings7144]

Driving up from Orlando with Carmella (dog) my family lives in Leland and a Manitou trip is always great!

[@AtlasAdventures]

Doesn’t get much better! Leland is a beautiful area

[@ladyofmyheart]

Loved the video! How great to get back out in nature and away from the chaos of life. If you could do 2 things different next time, what would you change?

[@AtlasAdventures]

🤔 A better water filtration system and stopped sooner to call the last night

[@Jax4umalta]

You should invest in a Grayl for water. It policy’s and is just a great set up. I an see the Manitou from my from yard. They are spectacular islands.

[@AtlasAdventures]

Yes I’ll be purchasing one soon 😅 you can see the island from your yard?!?! I’m envious that’s for sure haha

[@jtburns1522]

What tarp/footprint are you using here?

[@ryanjones2908]

What time of the year was this? Heading up this year with my son.

[@kylesmith7354]

subscribed

[@AtlasAdventures]

Welcome Kyle. Glad you stumbled upon the channel!

[@KEVVIIN]

I plan on doing this trip. Question for ya, what flask is that?

[@AtlasAdventures]

Very cool and enjoy it! It’s a basic plastic Stanley flask from Walmart, amazon, anywhere really. I just slapped a American flag sticker on the side of it

[@KEVVIIN]

@@AtlasAdventures awesome thanks man, I’ll let ya know how it goes🤙🏼

[@jimknarr]

Loved the place but got nailed with poison ivy. That stuff was everywhere.

[@AtlasAdventures]

Yeahhh the poison ivy got me too haha

[@devindavila8674]

How were the bugs this year?

[@AtlasAdventures]

Pretty nonexistent until night and still not too bad 👌

[@mattwoody1089]

What time of year was that

[@AtlasAdventures]

This was the last week of July. Perfect temps and no biting flies 👍

[@mattwoody1089]

@@AtlasAdventures thankyou

[@The_HoosierTalk_Room]

At 2:18 I hear a dog barking ? Lol 😂

[@AtlasAdventures]

I had to give it a listen, but what you hear is actually a group of girls about a half mile away from me down the beach yelling and what not 😂

[@NManitou]

No ticks?

[@AtlasAdventures]

Ha no BUT I did get poison ivy luckily not too bad

[@calliepieters3446]

NO Drones NO DOGS ?? NOT FOR ME !! thanks

[@AtlasAdventures]

Dogs > People 🤣