Backpacking Great Smoky Mountain National Park - 4 days - 40 miles

[@mrdonelsonglhs]

Great video as always. Your wife is a steam crossing Ninja on those logs. I'd be in the drink!! Looking forward to the next one!

[@BryceNewbold]

Haha! She loved your comment, and its true, she never shies away from a good log cross! -Thanks!

[@andrewskipper]

Thanks for posting this video. One of my first overnighters was at Cabin Flats and I had the same impression....a great place to spend the night. The sound of a mountain stream put us to sleep. God bless my friends! And keep those videos coming....

[@jonathanfreedom1st]

Home away from home. Great Smoky mountains. When im not doing the Toledo, Ohio thing. Im definitely doing the Smoky mountain thing. Good footage.

[@enjoyinggodscountry1]

This is on our list to do. Nice video

[@greygardens81]

Beauty of a trip! Thanks for sharing

[@BryceNewbold]

Sure was! And thanks for watching !

[@jae.m.luna2023]

Great video. I really like the loop y’all did. I have been wanting to take a trip to the great smoky mountains... might have to copy your route. Lol. That’s a pretty sweet cabin too!

[@BryceNewbold]

Its a good loop. Not too hard, not too easy. The elevation is pretty crazy but thats the smokies! ... Thanks for watching!

[@maribelmelendez3331]

Thank you so much! Really enjoyed - felt like I was there. Really appreciate the effort to make these videos while hacking/backpacking.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you! This is an old one. Haha

[@Hikergy16]

Beautifully shot my friend. Awesome trip!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks dude!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Never trust the weather forecast in the Smokies! Great trip. I love that loop you planned out. I've wanted to head that direction from Newfound Gap but never have. Most of the rest of the trails I've done. I'm glad you said you liked Campsite 49. It's one of my favorite campsites in the Smokies. Your video quality looks fantastic btw. Good luck with the marathon . . .

[@BryceNewbold]

Haha! Yes we learned not to trust the forecast. I think the rain we had was the only all week though so i'll take it! I was thinking about your thru hike when we were on the Benton Macaye. Thanks so much! Finished the marathon in 4 hours and 25 minutes. Cramped pretty bad at mile 22 but got through it!

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

Congrats re the marathon! I'm thinking about a return to marathoning after I attempt the AT. It's a comparable sort of challenge but doesn't take nearly as long to get through, lol. I watched your video twice by the way, looking at the way you set up your shots. If you ever see a shot in one of my videos in which the foreground is in focus, then I walk by on the trail out of focus--I stole that one from you!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Evan! and Haha, that awesome! I think i stole that one from Scrambled O. I feel like alot of my shots are influenced by him, Adventure Archives, and Joe Robinet.

[@YTusercomment]

At 6:53 - It's a common Black Snake...non-venomous and a beneficial snake to have around...not usually aggressive.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Finally finished watching this!!! You made going to the Smokies so desirable to me with this video! Awesome scenary and amazing terrain... you're right about nothing like it in Ohio! Great trip!!!....I bet the cabin was a relaxing stay!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Adam! Im ready to go back. haha. If you've never had a smoky mountain cabin with a hot tub, i warn you.. Its addicting!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Ha! Funny thing... started watching this while in Hocking Hills this past weekend ... in a hot tub... at a cabin! The coincides are scary! 😂

[@BryceNewbold]

LOL!! YES!

[@raykinit4701]

this is cool checking out these older vids. can i get the recipe for spam on the stick? 👍thanks mate enjoyed it.

[@kirkmillerBO84]

Great views looked like you guys had a fun hike and camping.

[@BryceNewbold]

It was a great time. Best trip ever for us!

[@kirkmillerBO84]

Bryce Newbold that’s awesome

[@irishiweredrunk22]

Great video, really appreciate the effort and sharing your experience.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

That was a great trip. Hope you didn't lose toenails from those shoes on the downhills. Lucky not losing the Gopro too. Great views from Charlie's Bunyon

[@BryceNewbold]

The shoes actually felt great by day 4. They surprised me. Just took about 30 miles to break in i guess. Thanks for watching the vid!

[@jameschapman132]

Such a good video

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks man, Only took me 6 weeks to make. lol. oh and Happy Birthday!

[@jameschapman132]

Bryce Newbold Thank you

[@syvx]

Thanks for posting this video. I learned alot from your experience. : )

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks man!

[@FlyingSquirrelOutdoors]

Hey Bryce, have had this tagged out to "watch later" forever. Finally catching up. Really nice trip, I like the way you edited down to the highlights and still captured the essence. New sub, looking forward to more stuff. Thanks!

[@BryceNewbold]

Haha! I'm glad you finally watched it. Thank you so much! Ill check out some of your videos when i get a chance. Your logo is great! 👍

[@RedBeard0924]

Solomon’s make my feet cry 😭 great video ✌️

[@BryceNewbold]

Haha! I liked them but toooo small for sure . thanks dude. Your the man 👍

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Sames! Tried so many, but they are just such a weird fit for me (and many others it seems).

[@wgamertvwgtv9068]

I love mine! ❤

[@uptrail7169]

Good idea to enjoy your trip rather than shooting video all of the time. We did the same in the Smokies. Charlie's Bunion was my favorite for views, but and then again we were in the clouds the entire time on LeConte.

[@BryceNewbold]

It was probably my favorite trip ever. We didnt have any clouds the whole week we were there. Got really lucky with the weather. Except for the 95 degree day....haha.

[@braddavis6831]

Nice video Bryce. That is a loop I would like to do next year. Thanks for posting your trip!😁👍

[@dillo12567]

Dope video, planning on doing a couple nights the first week of november.

[@52daytripper]

really good video, great hiking, spam on a stick!

[@gmoman1771]

I actually went on this trail, it's a great challenge to get through but if you push yourself far enough, you can't really turn back, so I guess thats what really motivates people to do what they do. But I hope you really enjoyed it, I know it's pretty fun.

[@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures]

I don't watch many people 100% but your nailing it

[@BryceNewbold]

Dude thanks so much. Its nice to hear when people appreciate all the work i put into these.. Alot of time i spend more time editing than i do in the woods. ha!

[@TrailVenture_TV]

Hiked to campsite 52 last May and I will never forget it it was the hardest hike ive done and I’ve summited leconte 5 times! Loved it though. Great video btw.

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks!

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks!

[@JasonHelmandollar]

Awesome video brother. Love the smokies.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Jason!

[@danigoes208]

Good video! Glad you enjoyed your trip

[@OUTDOORS55]

Its a shame you didn't have the go pro on before it fell haha. The cabin looked awesome though. Almost rented one a couple years ago. Looked like a gun trip👍

[@BryceNewbold]

Haha. Yea that would have been a good shot of tumbling gopro with me yelling "NOOOOOO!!!" The cabin was amazing. If u rent one make sure you get one with a good view with a hot tub!

[@nonameman9291]

A gun trip? I think you meant fun.

[@clintstuck]

Thanks for the content. My wife and I will probably take this route in month or so. Kinda hard finding a loop around. Take care and be safe always.

[@prudentonelee440]

I like Spam. It's good with Ramon Noodles or bread. Perfect for camping.

[@BryceNewbold]

it really is good!

[@WoodsTrekkinAdventures]

Hey Bryce. Looked like a great trip! I really need to get down to North Carolina looks as beautiful as I remember it as a kid. I was able to get in several trips this year to Virginia and the AT but I only filmed a little so I know what you mean about just enjoying the moment. FWIW, I backpacked roughly 130 miles of the AT this year. All of it in my Hoka's (atr2) and they worked great...zero complaints. Take it easy bro and good luck with the marathon!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks man, I've noticed you've banged out some good AT millage! I've always wanted to try Hokas! Alot of my trail runner friends like those!

[@WoodsTrekkinAdventures]

Bryce Newbold I really respect the things you two have done with the running side of things. Awesome. I used to love running but my knees can't take it anymore. This past year I've refined my gear and started to focus on hiking much longer distances. Sometimes I get into short jogging bursts but nothing prolonged. I've self committed to AT section hiking. Next summer I'd like to physically be able to do consecutive 20 mile days. I guess it's a journey to get there. If you get down toward Archers Fork let me know and maybe I can get out too. Take it easy.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks a ton! its been a crazy year for us. We both are talking about taking it easy for awhile. I too have started to have knee issues. Some days more than others. Tackling the AT is a dream of mine. 20 mile in a day is a feat even for me. I could run it easier than hike it. I've thought of section hiking it. But i've actually been planning a full on thru hike. Mayb 2019? Been saving for year now and im halfway there. Only thing is i havnt told my employer yet. lol. Not sure how that will go over.

[@WoodsTrekkinAdventures]

Bryce Newbold My plan is two ten day trips and maybe one 5 day trip every year until it's done. I teach school so I have a few months in summer. Best of luck to you. I can't wait to see the prep videos!

[@BryceNewbold]

10 day trips would be awesome! 4 is my longest to date!

[@Tide12NC]

Your in the Smoky Mts, there’s always a chance of rain. We live 6hrs away and have been going since my childhood once or twice a year. It rains all the time. Check out the old song by Ronnie Milsaps (Smoky Mt. rain) 😂. Great place though if you like the outdoors.

[@texashikeaholicsadventures]

Great trip!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks a ton!

[@melancholybobbyjoe]

Seeing mountains makes me miss home. I moved to Oklahoma from Utah and man Oklahoma sucks xD I would do anything to go hiking in the mountains again, without being rained on by spiders. I really regret not taking my sweetheart to the Grotto before it burned down in Payson canyon. Oof!

[@BryceNewbold]

pretty flat out there.. haha! i can see why

[@IrixGuy]

Probably a silly question but was the rope already at the campsite for hoisting your gear? Thanks man!

[@nathanp610]

Did you ever figure that out? Lol

[@UnboundCrow]

It's steel cable.

[@beachamboy11]

Charlie’s Bunyan is one of my favorite memories.

[@SuperNovaRoxy]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

Have been enjoying your videos alot recently. Also an ohio backpacker and frequent Mohican hiker.

[@BryceNewbold]

Brent C thanks! Maybe ill see you out there one of these days!

[@PinetreeLine]

Amazing hike! Felt like we were with you guys the whole way. It was nice it didn’t appear too busy so you guys had some privacy out there. Good thing for that tree or the GoPro would probably still be rolling down the mountain side lol. Any idea what kind of snake that was? Thanks so much for sharing!! Doug

[@BryceNewbold]

We actually only passed a few people hiking the first 3 days. It was nice and peaceful. I dont know my snakes at all. All i know is it wasnt a poisonous one. lol. Thanks Doug!

[@PinetreeLine]

Bryce Newbold Thank goodness it wasn't lol. Thanks again Bryce. I always enjoy your videos and I appreciate your support as well. Thank you! Doug

[@chosenmusicartist]

I’m trying to find a three day two night trip this July then get a cabin on the third day but it’s not easy trying to find 15 to do miles with three campsites lol

[@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures]

Oh this Bunion again, I just watched another girl not show it to us because of "how secret it is"... But it's easily the 4th time I've heard about it/seen it lol. Cheers again for the video

[@BryceNewbold]

haha i've never heard of it being secret. Its pretty much one of the most popular views in the smokies.. thanks again!

[@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures]

This made me a laugh even more cheers buddy

[@sally..3242]

Great; except for that snake 😜! Love the Smokies!

[@mitnwes]

What are the chances of a “fan” hike? Maybe you could come back to GSMNP and do the 4 day / 3 nighter again with a couple of locals. Love to hike with and learn from you

[@BryceNewbold]

Sorry for the delay just got back from OREGON! 🤘. Im always open for meeting people. its a possibility. 👍

[@mitnwes]

Check insta DM and maybe we can get a plan together

[@mitnwes]

Looking forward to Oregon videos

[@OutLan]

Awesome vid, man! I’ve got to get down to the Smokies this year.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Outlan! There's still time! haha

[@jasonwish-]

I really like that loop you took....that's a ton of elevation for 40 miles! I was at pictured rocks MI that weekend and it was hot there too. What Salomons did you get?....I almost bought some yesterday. Really enjoyed your video. Btw, how did the marathon go?

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Jason. Not sure what salomons they are. They actually dont even say on them and i threw the box away. They aren't even on the website, so i think they are a "Dicks Sporting Goods exclusive" or something. Probably why they were only 80 bucks. haha. The marathon went well. Was on pace for a 4 Hour finish but when the cramps hit at mile 22 it dropped me down to a 4:26. It was an experience. haha

[@jasonwish-]

Pretty good pace for that distance...sounds like you were shooting to stay under a 9 min mile ave? I sure couldn't run that kind of distance. After 5 miles i feel like i have to walk some, but i can hike all day long at 3.3 mph ha ha. When I was at Red River Gorge two weeks ago the Rough Trail 50k was in progress....now that is some serious distance on some rugged terrain!!! but sounds fun!

[@BryceNewbold]

Yea i was holding a good 9 min mile pace but 26 was too much for me that day. haha. I actually just did a half marathon last weekend and held a 7:30. Happy about that. There is a 50k at salt fork state park in december that ive been thinking about doing. still not sure though. You should give one a try! Everyone takes walk breaks on those ones.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

😂😂 ascent, ascent. Great trip guys. I love my speedcross 3s. How'd they do for you? (ETA: Nvm you just said! ) Really lucky about the go pro. I'm really missing the Smokies. Your video didn't help.

[@BryceNewbold]

Haha! Thanks Tim. Yea the shoes broke in by day 4 and actually felt perfect ever since. VERY lucky about the gopro. The video doesn't capture how close it really was to being at the bottom of a mountain. lol. I miss the smokies already also. Im debating a snowy winter smoky adventure!

[@wisdumbnunyabiz1203]

Where did you get this map from? 9:46

[@BryceNewbold]

I bought the smoky mountain maps that fold out (huge!) And just color copied the section I wanted. It just happened to fit on an 8x11 or whatever paper is

[@SpacialMeg]

No camp chairs? What?!? Great video!

[@BryceNewbold]

lol!

[@adventuresoffrostbeard4955]

Some great shots in this video! What lenses did you get?

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks Nate! I used a 18-55mm stock lens most of the time and my new one is a 50mm F1.8. All the super crisp shots and low light shots were with it. Still getting used to it but it is really cool

[@thevagabondification]

Great video! Charlies Bunion looks so beautiful. Do you know of any other routes in the mountains that are more of that style scenery? It seems most of the smokies are pretty closed off as far as views go

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you! I really dont know too many great views like that. Mt. Leconte has great views but no primitive camping. It would be a long day to loop this view into a backpacking trip. Andrews Bald is near Clingmans Dome and has some good views from what i've seen. Charlies Bunion is one of the best views for sure.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

What type of map are you using and where can they be gotten

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Great video! Awesome footage of your hike. What kind of camera are you using? Just subbed!

[@benjaminblue8293]

Might of missed it but what was your pack list and weight?

[@BryceNewbold]

No pack list. Weight might be at the beginning of video. Not sure

[@artfisher1235]

Hey Bryce what is the pack you are using in this video?

[@BryceNewbold]

Hyperlite mountain gear 2400 porter

[@artfisher1235]

@@BryceNewbold Thanks

[@theworldaccordingtogoat4482]

Dude, Uncrustsbles r the business. Soooo good. I like em frozen. 20% of the time it rains 70% of the time. Place looks beautiful. Like the trail description. Are you saying we don’t have real mountains in Ohio. Lol. What was that number for the ascent?

[@BryceNewbold]

They are the shiznit... and yea ohio has fake mountains only.. lol.. ASCENT!

[@drews2542]

Do you post gear layout videos of each trip?

[@BryceNewbold]

no but im starting to more often. i might do a post trip gear video from my trip this past weekend

[@uncleredneck3802]

Nice video man. What watch do u use. Iv ben looking for a good one like yours please let me know.

[@BryceNewbold]

its a garmin fenix. Its pretty old now. looking to upgrade to either a fenix 3 or fenix 4. If i can get one cheap enough. not paying $500 for a watch. lol

[@hoser7706]

What cabin in Pigeon Forge?

[@donkeyheads]

Great video, we're planning to do a similar route in about a month. What was your pack weight?

[@BryceNewbold]

I think I started out at 21lbs on day 1

[@donkeyheads]

@@BryceNewbold Including food for 4 days?

[@BryceNewbold]

@@donkeyheads yes I weighed it at the trailhead

[@uncleredneck3802]

What cabbin did u stay at.

[@BryceNewbold]

not sure the name. there are tons of good ones though!

[@mikevargas809]

do you boil and filter your water or just filter as it appeared in the vid. great stuff btw, thanks!

[@BryceNewbold]

I usually only filter it unless it looks really bad. Didnt boil and drinkinh water on this trip. Any water i boil for food is always filtered first as well. Thanks!

[@BryceNewbold]

Didnt boil any* drinking water that is...

[@mah6922]

What device do you use for filtering water?

[@airpower161]

mah6922 sawyer squeeze

[@YTusercomment]

I fear you will run low on SNICKERS Bars ! LOL

[@grounddweller3134]

Great video. Makes me want to plan a few night trip. Did you have to fill out a permit like thru hikers do?

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks! Yea you have to reserve the campsites online and print out the permits for each site. I think the site is Hikethesmokies.com or something like that.. Its a pretty cool interactive map, you just click on each site number to check how many spots are open

[@grounddweller3134]

Bryce Newbold Excellent thank you

[@prudentonelee440]

Could you tell me where do people go to the bath room?

[@BryceNewbold]

It is common backpacking etiquette to dig a 6" hole to bury human waste. Also is a rule among most backpacking trails

[@texmexia49]

When did you do this trip?

[@BryceNewbold]

2017? September I think

[@trava4156]

Y’all pack pretty damn light for 4 days

[@BryceNewbold]

years of experience 👍

[@madelinemagoncia2577]

maybe you just pack too heavy....

[@martincaldas2502]

What is the name of this trail?

[@BryceNewbold]

There was about 7 different trails I believe . Lol

[@JohnLaudun]

Nice work. Great video. Do you think you should treat your your tooth brushing spit like pee or poo and not spit in the stream? (That's what it looks like on the video, but maybe that wasn't what happened.)

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks John! Yea i think we spit in the creek. Probably not the best thing to do but the difference is that spit wont give someone giardia like pee or poo. I think we spit it out in the creek so that the spearmint toothpaste would wash far down stream to not attract any bears near our camp.

[@whiskeyriver9786]

Hey would you email me a link for that trail map I’ve been looking for one like that

[@BryceNewbold]

Its not online. i ordered maps of the smokies and made a copy of a section of it for this trip

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Checkout GaiaGPS.com

[@trava4156]

Not to be “that guy” but y’all look like beginners too. But I’m always learning, thanks!

[@madelinemagoncia2577]

you definitely look like a beginner, noob

[@tuckbecky1]

Is your wife's pack external frame if so what model

[@BryceNewbold]

Its technically an "internal frame" . Its a Gregory Jade 38

[@genocanabicea5779]

You really need a better gps tracker. You must know where you are to follow maps.

[@Jill_T]

Longer videos are better, so don't think you need to trim them down. :)

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks!

[@IrixGuy]

Awesome video man! I’ve talked my wife into one night....did you have to work up to 4 nights? SUB and LIKE added!

[@BryceNewbold]

We both worked up to 3 nights, haha. thanks man! And yes the bear hangers are at every site in the smokies

[@IrixGuy]

Awesome man! Is there a campsite number that you'd recommend for a high altitude view or a campsite next to a stream?

[@BryceNewbold]

49 had alot of nice spots by a stream. I've never been to one yet that has a great view. still looking!

[@austinkent7491]

Hey I am planning to do the same route as you guys did. Where did you get that physical map? Everywhere I look it tells me to download an app and access it that way.

[@BryceNewbold]

sorry the reply took so long! i actually bought the map packet that national geographic makes i believe.. then i stuck the section i was doing in the copier so i didnt have to bring the huge map.

[@nonameman9291]

Your wife is cute!

[@postrunbanana5480]

Why thank you lol 🙃

[@calvinmonroe2408]

I see you hung your food from a tree… are there bears in your area

[@nathanielflory9916]

I have noticed in a few of your videos that you carry your poles with the point up at your head. Are you concerned about taking a tumble and jamming them into your skull? Maybe it’s just the angle of the camera that really makes them look like they are pointed at your head.

[@BryceNewbold]

most of the time they are pointed straight up. i have actually considered that though. although i dont fall often (only once so far) and it i dont think the poles would be an issue. good lookin out though. i appreciate it

[@nathanielflory9916]

Love the videos. I’m not too far from the west rim trail. I hunt that area every year. The hunting cabin is right at rattlesnake rock. That’s a cool swimming hole in the summer time too. If you like to fish take a rod with you next time. There are plenty of trout to catch up there.

[@Oldsparkey]

Would of been nice to see more of the park and less selfies.

[@BryceNewbold]

selfies are pictures. this is called vlogging

[@prndrmamii]

what pants does your wife wear in this video?!? i'm looking for zip away pants/shorts.

[@BryceNewbold]

they are made by The North Face. Not sure what model. Shes had them for about 5 years. she has lots of pants by them and they are all great she says

[@prndrmamii]

@@BryceNewbold Thank you i will take a look into them!!

[@D-A-1776]

Seen a bear here once always carry a gun or 2 it saved my life