Backpacking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 2019

[@GearSkeptic]

Absolutely gorgeous scenery. But also, thanks for showing the real-life parts like the drive in and dealing with trees across the road. Seems most folks edit to make everything appear artificially perfect. I worry false expectations ruin trips for people, causing them to avoid future adventures. Good stuff, sir. Thanks much!

[@DanBecker]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! Honestly, the road in the beginning of the video made it a ton of fun for us! It’s something we will definitely remember!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

A little excitement to start the video. The views out there are incredible!! Love the views around the water. Great campsite area. The views around the campfire was awesome. Looked like a good time with good friends.

[@normarinker3245]

Wow what a gorgeous place!! Thank you so very much, I'm adding Pictured Rocks tp my must visit list!! Your filming is really good,Dan. And I like seeing all the camp chores. Those trees in the road were crazy! Thanks again, I loved this!

[@DanBecker]

Thanks as always, Norma! I’m glad you liked The filming. I’m just figuring out how to do it LOL!

[@mindleftbody6856]

Looks like a great spot to hike. I usually just walk right through the mud and puddles to avoid widening the trail. Leave no trace and such.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Dan, thank you for another great video with Dan Becker and friends, adventures in the outdoors. Two thumbs up on this one. You do an amazing job of filming. Looks like a great time was enjoyed by all. Take care out there and always have too much fun. 🤗

[@DanBecker]

Ronald Rose Thanks Ronald!!

[@thathikingfamily6310]

Absolutely Gorgeous trail!!! I will have to add this to our bucket list!!!

[@alexanderweaver9182]

Incredible scenery and vistas, Dan! I have to add Pictured Rocks to my bucket list. That was quite an adventure just getting there. Great photography, too.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Alexander! If you can ever get there it’s an amazing place! Fairly easy hiking as well!!

[@HeyItsTim]

I miss backpacking and camping with the boys, when we sit around the fire. Good times.

[@markpostma1044]

Great video and editing, Dan. The pacing was spot on. It brought back great memories...beauty, leisure, and mud.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Mark! Mud for sure!! 😂

[@HawkeyeHikes]

The beginning gave me flashbacks of a doomed trip where we couldn't get to the trailhead because of flooding. The roads were literally washing away in front of us, I ended up sleeping on the side of the road and went home the next morning lol. Great video and beautifully shot. Thank you for sharing

[@DanBecker]

Wow that sounds CRAZY!!

[@maxh4195]

If you’re ever back in the area not backpacking I highly recommend camping at woodland park campground in Grand Marais. It’s right on the lake, you can walk into the park, you get cell signal, and you can walk into town. The town isn’t much but you can get beer, ice, and they have food trucks and a farmers market during busy season.

[@Trond_tidstypisk]

I am one of your international followers, from Norway. I am not familiar with the measuring system in the US. When you talk about how far you have been hiking I have to calculate how far it is in kilometers. When you talk about the weight of your gear I have to calculate in to grams. When you edit your video can you somewhere on the screen put the international mesures? Best regard Trond

[@DanBecker]

Trond Johannesen WOW! Norway??!! Amazing!! I’ll definitely do that!!!

[@madmanlives_on960]

Just left there yesterday. Beautiful was cold and windy .thanks for helping to clear the road.

[@katherinenicholas7116]

So glad you enjoyed your visit! It truly is a beautiful place. So many great choices in the U.P. Up north it takes a little longer to dry out...June is a beautiful time to visit, too. No road clearing, it's dry from the spring rain and no snow. ;) I'm buying a second pillow. Thanks for that approval! Lol. #sleepmatters

[@DanBecker]

🤣🤣🤣 I may buy a third!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@j.k.7595]

Camping, 4 wheelin', some herp action, what a trip! I look forward to your future trip videos.

[@DanBecker]

John K Thanks John!

[@QuietMowing]

Add chainsaw to the luxury item list!! 🤘

[@DanBecker]

Wanna hear something hilarious… I actually had a chainsaw in my trunk that I completely forgot about! It was there because I had loaned it out to a friend a few days earlier.. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@QuietMowing]

@@DanBecker 🤣😂

[@brucematys8597]

@@DanBecker 🤣

[@wilddmck]

If it is in the car it doesn't count for weight!

[@kirsch1616]

Dan Becker that’s hilarious! Another case of “if it can happen, it will!”

[@uptrail7169]

We went to Pictured Rocks in early May about 5 years ago. It's beautiful this time of the year, but challenging.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

You setting up all the hammocks was payback for the other guys moving all of the logs. LOL The clarity and detail in your videos is outstanding. You did a wonderful job and I enjoyed the hike.

[@DanBecker]

😂😂 Thanks Warren! I appreciate that!!

[@TheRagingTurtl]

Really enjoying your content. I'm one of the Michiganders that hasn't been there yet. But this for sure seals the deal. GOD is GREAT. And nature is where I feel the closest. Keep it up. Much appreciated.

[@DanBecker]

Great He is!!!!!!!!!!! 🙌🙌

[@1GunGurl]

Great video Dan! You captured this so nicely. Looks like a great place to hike.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks!! It’s one of the best in the Midwest USA in my opinion.

[@jordanebling2138]

I live five minutes from lake Erie...nice to see someone showcase how beautiful the shores of the great lake are....relaxing vibes and love the views...I drank my morning coffee to this and it just felt right haha my wife felt the same

[@DanBecker]

Ebling Outdoors awesome!!!! Thanks to you both for watching!!!

[@redstedman]

That is a hell of a road to get back there. Narrow, big drop off. Always bring a saw and a tow rope. Chain saw and come along is good too.

[@DanBecker]

It was worth every down tree to hike that trail! Funny part is, I actually had a chainsaw in the trunk of my car that I completely forgot about :-)

[@alidamau5925]

I worked for Hiawatha National Forest and our headquarters were in the Pictured Rocks office. Never heard of someone getting busted at the wrong campsite outside of maybe Labor Day or Memorial Day weekends. Heck, I wound up in the wrong camping spot from my permit solo hiking the trail. I think it comes down to a safety and crowd control tool.

[@nickkanakis3469]

I love the pictured rocks! I have backpacked their many times!

[@cjoutdooradventures4896]

Well we made it up there too! You warned about the black flies. While they were bad, they were not as bad as I thought they would be. Just uploaded our adventure. So spectacular!

[@DanBecker]

Great to hear it went well. I’ll check out the video!!!

[@jakesaari7652]

Absolutely beautiful! What a great story the quality is superb.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Jake!! Much appreciated!!!

[@WanderLost]

We just drove back to SD from the east coast and went right through Wisconsin... I had no idea Pictured Rock was even a thing... I’m excited to make it there one day... looks so beautiful!! Great editing too... I’m experimenting with different editing techniques until we find the perfect way for us... but we aren’t letting that stop us... I’m adding this trail to our bucket list hikes! Great job!!

[@DanBecker]

Thanks so much! It’s actually in upper Michigan along Lake superior. It’s called pictured rocks national Lakeshore. It’s a 42 mile trail of nothing but amazing lakeshore!

[@robpelton]

Man. Great vid. You captured the trail so well. Great edit, perfect music. Good stuff. Keep it up.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Rob! Just trying to keep up with YOU!!

[@robpelton]

Uh huh....sure. Haha.

[@DanBecker]

Are you kidding? You have some of the best edits out there! I wish I had your creativity!

[@bethhronek1772]

I used to live in the area, backpacking there much of the spring, summer and fall. I miss it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Just looking at the types of trees was a happy memory. Look into a trip at Lake Superior Provincial Park in the future. It’s a couple of hours north of Sault Ste. Marie. Same lake, different look. The trail’s harder (miles of easy followed by “How the dickens do I get over this... ?), but well worth the effort. Thanks for posting your trip!

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Beth! Thanks for watching!!

[@lrose711]

What a fun adventure! Thanks for sharing...

[@DanBecker]

Thanks for watching Lynette!

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

I loved it all over again Dan. Great stuff man. Keep up the great work.

[@DanBecker]

Tuba Solo the Hiker U R THE MAN Steve!

[@happilysmpl]

At 08:20 the scene felt like other worldly ... As if its some other planet... Or something like Earth was freshly created like it Week 1 of Earth. Surreal shots

[@Beanie6527]

My boys and I love your videos, thank you for making them. You make us want to hike Michigan. We live, and hike, in Missouri. We hike slow, because we like to admire what God made, and if we don't watch where we are walking we end up face down in what God made. Haha!

[@DanBecker]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you guys watch the videos! Michigan is an amazing place. I am located in Wisconsin so it’s only about a 6 Hour drive for me to get to pictured rocks. God is awesome!

[@DragonRoams]

Great job just rolling with the conditions. Beautiful area I'm hoping to get there in July.

[@DanBecker]

Dragon Roams thanks! You’ll love it!!

[@christineromano8339]

My favorite so far

[@hikingtochange7589]

Amazing views! Thanks for sharing.

[@DanBecker]

Hiking to Change thanks for watching!!

[@nobodyhikes]

You and your Canon are doing good work. Beautiful footage and enjoyed the commentary!

[@DanBecker]

Thank you so much!!! It was so beautiful it was easy to film!!!

[@BackOutside]

oh yeahh been waiting for this one. time to get a cup of coffee and kickstart a great day with a Dan Becker video. woot. happy thursday

[@DanBecker]

🤣🤣

[@randomadventures2.0]

Hey Dan, New to the channel after stopping into REI and someone asked have you heard of Dan Becker? AND literally the night before my wife and I were watching Hiking with Gus and he mentioned you. So we looked ya up! Been binge watching ever since! New Subscriber and fellow KZbin creator. I'm a newbie brother. Enjoying your videos! Great camera work and editing! Tony

[@windowcleaninganthony2605]

Woah! I was up there ice climbing in March. The snow is insane. I usually backpack it every year too. Beautiful area! I live about hour north of Detroit

[@calvinbuckner3043]

I'm envious of you guys. Great video.....again.

[@DanBecker]

Calvin Buckner Thanks Calvin!!

[@noneya6334]

@@DanBecker , im hating too.. legit adventure Dan!!!!

[@xmetal280]

Quite the dramatic start to your adventure! Looks a bit too chilly for my wimpy southern butt but still looks like a fun time.

[@DanBecker]

Paul Carpenter 🤣🤣

[@MattyOutdoors]

looks like a wicked trip! Always fun starting a trip with some trail maintenance haha!

[@DanBecker]

Matty Outdoors it was insane Marty! But fun!!

[@JoshEbersole]

Pictured Rocks is probably my favorite place to backpack this side of the country. Great video man!

[@DanBecker]

Josh Ebersole thanks Josh!

[@RainyDayForge]

Great video, Dan! It looks like you have a fun crew to travel with. I'm off with mine tonight!!! Up the Black River in Manitoba and hiking into Glenn Lake.

[@DanBecker]

Rainy Day Forge Awesome Justin! Have a blast!!

[@april906outdoors3]

Fantastic capture of your adventure, Dan. Love that trail. I'm just back from 8 days on Isle Royale, and in awe of nature. Had to catch up on your channel before I unpack. :)

[@DanBecker]

Wow that’s awesome! Isle Royale is on my bucket list! Details ! Send me details! LOL! Thinking about maybe heading there this fall??

[@april906outdoors3]

@@DanBecker it was on my bucket list, too! This wasn't a traditional hike - it was a Moosewatch expedition, where we were permitted to bushwack, muck through swamps, and camp off trail in search of moose bones. It was fantastic and I can't wait to go back with my team next year. Fall would be a great time for you to hike the island! Lots of helpful island info i can share - can I email you?

[@DanBecker]

I would really appreciate an email! Thank you! [e-mail]

[@april906outdoors3]

@@DanBecker - I'm headed back to work tomorrow. I'll collect my thoughts and email you this weekend. Hike on!

[@jencov1]

Awesome video! Just found your channel as we're learning and gathering gear for backpacking in the North Georgia mtns. I agree with you... what an awesome God we have who created such beauty in nature! New subscriber. Look forward to more videos!

[@DanBecker]

Awesome! Thanks for the encouragement! Go JESUS!!! 🙌🙌

[@biscuitblanco5599]

Great video! Your camera work and angles to put the story together is getting better every time! It’s fun to watch you out there and I’m using your channel to motivate my wife to start backpacking with me in the fall. (If I could only find an ultralight AC generator to run her hair dryer and a packable 5-star hotel bathroom...got any suggestions?!)

[@DanBecker]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 my wife is the SAME way!!!!

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Superb filming and edit sir! Great trip!

[@DanBecker]

The Wasatch Gear Review ur the man Korbin!!!

[@wilddmck]

Great video! So glad I selected Newport for my end of April trip instead. Pictured Rock was the original plan but changed my mind 2 days before. Glad to see my guess what it looked like was true.

[@DanBecker]

Glad I could be the bearer of all of the crazy road closures for you 🤣🤣🤣

[@wilddmck]

@@DanBecker If only I could have convinced that many people to come to move trees with me.

[@DanBecker]

Where’s Newport? I’m in Wisconsin.

[@wilddmck]

@@DanBecker Newport State Park. It is at the tip of door country. dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/newport/

[@hikingwithjoe1789]

Awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@gomiftw]

Great video Dan!

[@DanBecker]

gomiftw Thanks!!

[@HikeCamp]

I guess the trees being down was the reason the road was not plowed (They just simply close the forest roads here in the winter) , but you guys just were too determined to give it up... Awesome hike, views and camp... Looks like the effort was worth it.

[@DanBecker]

I’m glad we persevered!!

[@gt5228z]

Pictured rocks is only the 4th most beautiful part of Michigan. You should check out Sleeping Near Dunes National Lakeshore. It's more Sunny and Sandy which makes it a perfect summer hike. S. Manitou island is part of the dunes. It's an uninhabited island with no roads. Great for hikking!

[@DanBecker]

gt5228z wow great to know!!!!

[@gt5228z]

@@DanBecker kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLGg42sf959hqc here's a backpacking trip on the island. BTW... This isn't my vid.

[@ericachristensen1778]

Went to south Manitou two years ago. It’s an absolute must!!!

[@romeras600]

Thanks for the video, it was great. Haven't been outdoors for a while and this felt like I was there with ya.

[@DanBecker]

Romeras600 awesome! Thanks for watching!!

[@laurisoza]

I too am in awe of what God has created Sooooo beautiful. Looks like an awesome adventure 🙌🏻🌿🥾

[@DanBecker]

Go Jesus!!!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

My main man Dan! Great vid with the boys great work thanks for sharing.

[@briancolson5179]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Don't blame you one bit for taking it slow. That is some beautiful scenery provided to us from our creator.

[@DanBecker]

Amen!!

[@williamburton307]

When i am out on very remote trails, God is very apparent to me too.

[@DanBecker]

William Burton absolutely!!! God is Awesome!!

[@sherrierifenberg2199]

Hi Dan Been to PR many rimes as I am from northern MI. Truly a special place, right? Autumn is another great time to experience God’s country!

[@BrianHSC]

We went there July of 2019 and there were black flies size of cicada. No amount of deet repel them. We swore never to go back... at least in the summer. I was wondering why the beach was called "Mosquito" beach.

[@raylamascus2296]

Great video. Keep up the good hike

[@DanBecker]

Thanks so much Ray! I really appreciate that! And thanks for watching!

[@RandyMelton1]

I’m a new follower. Love your videos! I especially like the hikes. One suggestion, if I may, on your hike videos, show more of camp setup and gear used. It’s nice to see the stuff we all love in actual use. However, I’m sure it’s tough to enjoy a hike while documenting everything so, just Keep up the good work.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks so much for the encouragement!! Funny thing is I actually filmed all that and made a last minute decision to pull it as I thought people might find it boring!! 😬😬 maybe I should have left it in?!!

[@DecadentDashes]

As someone just getting into backpacking, I'd love to see more of the set up, camp chores, and small things that often get left out. These are some of the things I'm most anxious about doing wrong or forgetting! Especially with so much equipment out there and so many methods of doing things, seeing it in action someplace other than a living room or backyard is really helpful. I love watching your videos and just want to say thank you for making the whole hobby feel really accessible. When I first started researching, everything seemed to funnel down to ultralight and long thru hikes and it made taking the first steps feel overwhelming. Seeing small things, like that you bring two pillows, is really relieving to me and a reminder that It's okay to bring extra comforts, and that I don't have to fret over buying top of the line ultralight equipment or hike the PCT to enjoy the outdoors.

[@DanBecker]

I’ve had lots of requests for the super basic stuff when it comes to backpacking. Stuff that you might not see in typical trip videos. Like, what do I do with my garbage, or do I keep my backpack at night, what about the creepy Crawley’s. Stuff like that.. I definitely plan on making one like that soon!

[@CoachBill315]

Snow? Dang, I bet my Bug would've gotten stuck 🐞🚙

[@DanBecker]

🤣🤣

[@AmyRoutt]

Dude! So well filmed! Looks so beautiful. If I were to explore that part of the country, THAT'S where I would go. It's pretty amazing they have bear boxes there so you don't have to lug a bear canister around. Can't wait for more trip videos! Any plans coming up soon?

[@DanBecker]

Amy Routt Thanks Amy!!! Let me know if you’re ever here! No trips in the near future... you??

[@AmyRoutt]

@@DanBecker Yeah I've got a couple southern Utah trips in the next month!

[@DanBecker]

Collab with Devin?

[@AmyRoutt]

@@DanBecker I mean, seems like a good idea! I'm just bad with working with other people's schedules since I've always got such a packed schedule. (I think part of that is the anti-socialness in me ahhahaha)

[@DanBecker]

You’re antisocial??!!!!

[@inkblots-life1111]

Thinking about driving up there this june or july 🌲🤙🏼✌🏼

[@flashgordon6879]

I see Dan I press like.

[@scottgephart9749]

Dan, great video, and beautiful scenery... newly subscribed! I am curious about you sleeping pad. I know the Nemo is supposed to be insulting. However, I am wonder does a pad like that makes you hot in the summertime? Thx!

[@JeremiahStringer]

What?!?! I gotta get up there and hit pictured rocks sometime!! Great stuff man!!

[@DanBecker]

Jeremiah Stringer Hikes thanks man! Let’s go!!

[@garrycollins3415]

I had no idea Michigan had that. My grandson lives in MI. I might plan a trip with him.

[@murphragous]

Garry Collins Its up in da U.P.

[@DanBecker]

It’s an AMAZING place!! A must see!!

[@williamburton307]

Great hike and video!

[@DanBecker]

William Burton Thanks William!!

[@HuckOutdoors]

Good looking spot out there!

[@JoshEbersole]

Also, that spot at 8:14 is where I hurt my ankle when I hiked there 2 years ago 😂

[@DanBecker]

😮

[@ordinarypeople801]

Next time don't forget to bring your chainsaw in the Jeep. :) BTW, that's the type of videos I am really missing. In 2024, every youtube channel i focused on gear review, and promotions, and affiliates, and other commercial stuffs. They really seems to forget the reason why people started watching them. Boy, I miss those videos, showcasing good adventures. :) Thanks Dan for having then, even if they are not very recent. Cheers! :)

[@thuthiehiker]

Great views. Were you worried about trees falling on your car that you left on the road?

[@DanBecker]

Honestly we were so tired after all the tree moving, I never even thought about that!! Guess I should have! 🤣🤣

[@mcgufbd]

When was this? Tons of snow still. I'm driving up from Alabama mid-July. Can't wait to see Michigan again.

[@DanBecker]

Weekend of May 3rd

[@mcgufbd]

@@alifeoutdoors619 Wow, I totally missed that. It didn't snow in Alabama.

[@itsabe11]

What month and year was this trip?

[@BackOutside]

so is a quilt just a sleeping bag without the zipper?

[@DanBecker]

BackOutside with Nick and Ry no it’s similar to a down blanket but still has the ability for a foot box. It’s less weight than a sleeping back as there is no material underneath you. You typically don’t need material underneath you when you have a sleep pad.

[@BackOutside]

@@DanBecker ah ok, thanks for the response. ive watched a couple videos explaining the difference and still never really understood. blanket with a foot box now it all makes sense . lol

[@DanBecker]

🤣 Honestly, it can easily be just as warm as a sleeping bag. When you lay in a sleeping bag you’re just compressing the insulation underneath you and it becomes virtually useless. Losing that material can significantly reduce the weight of the sleeping bag and turn it into a quilt!

[@DanBecker]

Oh one more thing… And since it’s a blanket it’s much easier to regulate the temperature if it gets really warm. You can just stick a leg out for instants.

[@BackOutside]

@@DanBecker im going to have to look into getting a quilt when i upgrade my sleepingbag. I sweat alot. even when its cold out i find myself unzipping my bag. so that sounds perfect. Thanks again

[@daylynezell5929]

What time of year was this

[@ReadytoRetire112]

Soon your going to have another full time job liking all of these comments! Haha- like the rest I really enjoyed this video and the quality was well done.

[@DanBecker]

You are not kidding! I’ve literally spent the last hour this morning answering comments! LOL! It’s getting a lot tougher to get to each one!

[@spencerrebosmax7915]

Awesome!

[@JasonOutdoors]

Wow can't believe there is still snow up there. Any tick encounters? I hear this year is supposed to be terrible. Excellent video as always.

[@DanBecker]

Thanks Jason! No ticks at all were found. Only a small number of bugs. Not one mosquito either! I think we went at the perfect time. I was also there last October and experienced the same!

[@cynthialorentz9925]

Heading there in July! I can't wait. I know it is going to be buggy but still super excited. Where are you from? I lived in central Wi.

[@ErnieB573]

what software do you use to edit your videos together?

[@DanBecker]

Hi Ernie! I used to use iMovie for videos until about March or so. Now I use Premier Pro. I’m still learning.. total novice!!

[@markscott4059]

Great video. I actually kayaked that same stretch in my sea kayak last year. Going to plan 2020 for my 1st back packing trip. Your channel has inspired me to take up backpacking. Did you hike all 42 miles of the trail?

[@DanBecker]

Hi Mark! I actually did the full 42 miles back in October and filmed that one as well. It was one of my very first KZbin videos. You can find it on my channel still. Honestly this is not that difficult of a hike either. It’s really just the mud and sometimes trails aren’t marked very well. But other than that it’s worth it for the beautiful scenery!

[@dartor100]

What gloves are you wearing the 1st morning?

[@DanBecker]

‘Head’. Got them from Costco for about $12!! Just thin gloves that are smart phone sensitive! Love em!

[@noneya6334]

Firstlite has a new line of gloves for 2019

[@anotheramy71]

7:30 I bet Dan Becker's gum tastes like Old Spice and esbit cubes.

[@DanBecker]

Amy Dennis it was SUUUUUPER minty!!! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@EarlOutdoors]

Hey Dan! Derek here, from EarlOutdoors! I’ve noticed you seem to switch back and forth between tent and hammock. Is there one you prefer more? When? And why? Thanks! 🏕

[@DanBecker]

Hey Earl! Honestly with the new Nemo pad I sleep on in the tent.. I’m really enjoying it! But the real reason I’ve been switching back-and-forth is because I’m either hiking with my kids or hiking with guys that don’t have their own gear so I’ve been loaning out hammocks to them to try out. I don’t think I can decide which one I like best! They both are great for so many reasons. That might be a good video idea LOL! Thanks!

[@robertguthrie1894]

Is that in the Bwcac

[@DanBecker]

I’m not sure what that is. This video was at pictured rocks national Lakeshore in upper Michigan.

[@robertguthrie1894]

@@DanBecker sorry I was thinking it was in Minnesota the boundary Waters area but Michigan is a lot closer to me I looked it up and it's only about 3 hours away from Eagle River

[@DanBecker]

That’s awesome! I highly recommend it! It’s a fantastic place!

[@keithkogane1634]

God has created a majestic landscapes, get out in them

[@chadwillms1849]

It would be really funny if at the end of the trip you realized you had a chainsaw in your truck the whole time.

[@DanBecker]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@larson0014]

They don't plow the roads in winter bud...

[@DanBecker]

I learned that the hard way!! 😂😂

[@noneya6334]

yup, it would be pointless

[@sharonkisiel2098]

Yeah, that’s the U.P. I live here. 😂

[@mikeratkowski3506]

Going to subscribe to the non Jesus hikers, stay warm

[@DanBecker]

🤔 What is it about my non offensive, extremely short, and very subtle mentions of Jesus that offends you?

[@GoAdventure83]

They don't plow those roads all winter

[@GoAdventure83]

When was this? Im going to be there memorial weekend

[@DanBecker]

It was the weekend of May 3rd

[@juliannacyr3538]

You friends are hot! 😍

[@DanBecker]

😂

[@KirbyGoesOutside]

God? I would have preferred you keep your faith out of it. Unsubscribed.

[@DanBecker]

I can’t keep God out. He’s in every part of my life.

[@davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker]

@@DanBecker Amen Dan

[@Beardedbackpacker]

Couple trips in the tent now... which one you like better, tent or hammock?

[@DanBecker]

Great question! I like them both! But the new sleeping pad I have been using, Nemo tensor, is so awesome! I normally sleep in a hammock but loaned them out to friends. And when I go with kids I usually take the tent.

[@Beardedbackpacker]

@@DanBecker same boat here. Got new tents when I started taking my son. Now I have a hard time choosing which one to take solo. Still on the hunt for the perfect pad though. Might have to try that one.

[@HM-gk3rq]

Dan Becker I just ordered a Nemo tensor... good to hear you like it!!

[@DanBecker]

Awesome! Which one did you get? I have the regular/wide version

[@HM-gk3rq]

Dan Becker same! I don’t want to feel like I’m about to roll off if I move!! I love hiking and the idea of backpacking but the actual sleeping part has been elusive for me. Hoping this helps!!