Day 24-25. Craziest Trail Magic 25 miles from town! Boot's Off, Watagua Lake

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[@QuadzillaHikes]

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[@Casual_BackPacking]

It's the AT on a budget! I bet that blue blaze is also economical!

[@MRBenchwork]

Look as far as I'm concerned, if you get yourself to Katahdin with your feet, it counts regardless of alternative routes.

[@h-lorolltide92]

That feast on trail was INSANE!

[@Oldsparkey]

You are the one hiking the trail , doesn't matter which trail as long as you are happy with it. That's all that counts. Personally for my self it's being out there and not the destination that counts. The destination can be anywhere , official or unofficial.

[@ReeseReedy]

Nuggs the one who brought y’all food is my dad

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Awesome dude!!

[@rondawil2845]

I feel like it's a continuous foot path...also I'd want to see something different too.. after doing it already..sad people are so negative.. if people are trying.. leave them alone . enjoy your thoughts. Blessings and safe trails 🙏

[@QuadzillaHikes]

I totally agree!

[@SmokeyDukems]

You're a good dude. Cooked all them burgers and waited till the end to cook your own

[@StarBuccaneers]

As long as you are having a good time, that's all that matters. Love your content since D3 days!

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Man that's been a while thanks for watching all this time

[@michaelpowers4402]

That bird was leading you away from its nest ,they act like that and they hold their wings down and do some pretty odd looking stuff to try to make you think it's injured and then when you get close to it it'll fly off .pretty amazing

[@QuadzillaHikes]

That's fascinating

[@db.mc2]

Stay safe, take care out there Jack and company 🙏🏻 God Bless 🫶🏻Appreciate you! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@moyashisoba]

I just walked the dog and thought I would love to watch a new Quadzilla video und there it is. I feel blessed. And I feel your words in the beginning. Being outdoors is not a competition. You can be competitive but leave it to yourself. I'm always amazed by american trail angels. Shoutout to all of those amazing people supporting the hiking community.

[@QuadzillaHikes]

They really are quite amazing

[@planesandbikes7353]

one hundred percent hike your own hike. last year I took a flatter side route on Tour Mont Blanc last year when I was under the weather, though my wife still did the big main route Col du Balme that day.

[@jasonhildebrand1574]

So, your wife was up in the weather ?!? :) Cheers mate ! Keep hiking !

[@RickINFJ]

Good point about not getting too hung up on purism. Sometimes the best is view is behind you, or down a blue blaze. Rock on Zilla! 🤘

[@mogain9258]

I live near the CDT in a trail town and I get out and hike the different alternates all the time. I think its smart to study the map and weather and choose your own route.

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Agreed especially for CDT, you nighr get away with going on ridges during storms on the AT but not the CDT

[@Muffin1280]

True! The CDT really teaches you to make up your mind about where to go and how to get there. I even get that rationality now on day hikes. Puds and loops have to get me somewhere pretty amazing in order to walk them.

[@paulwright2335]

Just a word of caution. Once you have staff infection it lays dormant in your system. And it will come back if you are not careful. Thy told me that 20 years ago and it did. Three times

[@paulwright2335]

Any little cut or scrap make sure to care for right away

[@RC-qf3mp]

It’s “staphylococcus” infection, aka staph, not staff.

[@paulwright2335]

@@RC-qf3mp just shows you you need to read it before you hit. Send.

[@StarBuccaneers]

Awesome to see great people are supporting the hikers!

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Such great trail angels on the AT

[@Luckyhikes]

I agree that taking alternates is no big deal when you have nothing to prove. You triple crowned. Anyone who talks smack on you is looking very foolish. I also agree that it's about each individual and hike your own hike in general is the attitude that makes the most sense to me. I disagree that purists are dogmatic because of simply ego or wanting to put others down. It's probably more related to integrity and having a hard definition of what hiking a specific trail is. If one person says, "I hiked the Appalachian trail," does that mean whatever they want it to mean? Or are they misleading others? Again, I think It's an integrity thing for some people. Something similar to the stolen valor thing that upsets people a lot (not equal but just an example i thought of). I'm not taking sides, nor am i a purist, but i think it's is important to steel man others' viewpoints. Helps bring us closer to knowledge and truth. Happy trails.

[@christopherch7307]

👍🐿👍 what in the Blue Blazes are you up to?😂😂😂😂

[@QuadzillaHikes]

🤣

[@grahames9228]

What a feast.

[@nancysatori4744]

The bird was leading you away from its nest, feigning injury..

[@AllisonAmason-zh9yw]

I heard about this!! Super cool that you shared your steaks with my son, Parker! (Original tramily was Jimi Hendrix, Jolly, Cheezburger,Paka(now 4Real) He is the only one left of the four, but is now with Milk and Steady Eddy. HAPPY TRAILS!!

[@JulieMitchell-zz9nd]

Love your perspective on hiking the AT

[@Mwilke3789]

Being able to appreciate the journey as it comes is so much healthier than the purist mindset. And when you zoom out on the whole trail you probably couldn't spot the variances even if they were marked. Hope you recover soon 💗

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Absolutely!!

[@richardhatch1346]

"Don't get so stuck..." (4:43). I might add that we are all stuck in many ways and getting "unstuck" is what is needed! :)

[@mtadams2009]

It looks like you got lucky that it was a dry bite. A copperhead bite could certainly take you off trail for a bit. Much better than a rattlesnake I must say. I think the purest thing was started by a couple of KZbin channels that made a big deal out of hiking every single foot of the trail. I have actually never heard anyone on the trail even talk about this before. Then again I tend to hike alone and with older people who don’t really care. We are happy to just be out there. Take care and be safe.

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Thank you

[@hanslain9729]

Gatekeepers suck. Thanks for championing the experience!

[@dancable2723]

I’ve been stung a few times just like that by yellowjackets near trailheads. I don’t even think they need a reason, it’s just what they do.

[@Fallline79]

Hey brother, do what you do. Who cares what anyone thinks or does … yogi bear has to be loving the burger smoke

[@darrenb3551]

Your vids are great and between you and a couple of guys I watched they are encouraging. And if I were you, I wouldn’t even address those issues of ignorance. God bless and be safe.😇

[@madwes12gaming]

I'm planning on departing for my thru hike in february/march these videos are great motivation. Gives me idea of what to realistically bring also. Im going on a small budget also. Whats the most important tips you have? Ive hiked all my life but i know its gonna be jarring.

[@chrisrbrobin]

American in New Zealand. Did you ever come across a Thermette when here? The concept looks similar. They use it to boil a couple of liters for tea. I kinda want to buy one, but couldn't use it in Colorado.

[@christinadimauro7673]

Hardline purists drive me nuts with their, “you didn’t really hike the trail” nonsense. It’s like someone saying you didn’t really go to college unless you have a 4.0 GPA.

[@mattmatthewmatchuu]

i always carry lactaid pills in my wallet but i hope my wheat and dairy allergies dont ruin everything next year when i attempt. seems like dairy is the go to posted this before i saw pyro take a lactaid

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Dairy certainly makes getting calories easier

[@franksheridan9322]

Dam Quad your making me hungry😀

[@MrRoodalarm]

I'm preparing for Te Araroa South Island NOBO. Could you share which road sections you decided to skip and the alternative trails or routes you took instead?

[@stevetrimborn3739]

Why is the blaze blue? Because God Loves the Infantry!!!

[@QuadzillaHikes]

🤣 hooah!

[@celiareed1402]

How is your infection? Hope your heel is healed.

[@QuadzillaHikes]

You'll see in the next video :)

[@celiareed1402]

@@QuadzillaHikes Cliffhanger……😂

[@earthboundmartian612]

What brand of vehicle will most likely pick you up when you are hitchhiking?

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Anything beat up and junky

[@NLemessage]

hows the budget puffer holding up? also did you get a xxl or xxxl? Thanks

[@CanCanHikes]

For those trail burgers, where did the grease go that drips off while cooking? The ground? Bears will love that

[@ashworthcustoms]

Oh just can it would you. Christ have you hiked the at like five time? Because this guy has. He has more miles than you will ever do.

[@CanCanHikes]

@@ashworthcustoms I’m not giving him shit. I’m more pointing out the flaws in the other guys’ setup so naive hikers don’t buy the same system, thinking it’s leave no trace. AND, I bet I’ve hiked and backpacked more than YOU. Happy trails MF

[@78suntan]

I feel once it cools down you can wipe off what solidifies then burn it or bag it out. Contemplating buying one to take camping with my wife she likes to glamp. So weight is not object lol.

[@QuadzillaHikes]

It mostly burns off. See how the whole tray is on fire? Anything that doesn't burn just collects in the tray.

[@RickINFJ]

​@QuadzillaHikes I was fascinated by that stove. A cookout 26 miles into the woods..freaking epic! ✌️

[@TUPELO_HUNNY]

@Quadzilla HOW'S THE BUDGET BACKPACK HOLDING UP? HOW MUCH WEIGHT R U CARRYING AFTER RESUPPLY? SALUDOS DESDE TLAXCALA MEXICO

[@QuadzillaHikes]

Hip belt is tearing a little bit but otherwise good

[@stevetrimborn3739]

What’s the TA?

[@jroseme]

New Zealand

[@richardross7219]

The people that are criticizing other hikers are usually covering up their own cheating. A principle of marxism is projection(accuse the other of doing what you are actually doing). Have you experienced an over filled fuel canister? Good video. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

[@chriskelly6559]

Purists, either they are doing it for personal reasons, which is great, or to hold it over "non purists" packs.

[@z0uLess]

13:11 that is the kinds of words that a member of the female population once uttered

[@jasonhildebrand1574]

9:52 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassafras