Hiking the Grafton Loop - Camping in Maine

Come along for 4 days of hiking, backpacking and camping in Maine. GPS data at www.sintax77.com
For this camping trip, we'll be backpacking a loop hike of the Grafton Loop in Maine's Grafton Notch State Park.
The Grafton Loop is a roughly 39 mile, 9 summit hiking loop formed by connecting a portion of the Appalachian trail with the Grafton Loop Trail. Portions of the trail traverse both Maine's Grafton Notch State Park as well as a good deal of private land. For this reason, designated campsites are mandatory for most of the loop's route, along with a restriction on campfires. For those of you who like to stealth camp, you'll have to do a bit more planning for this trip. It took several years to come to an agreement with all of the land owners the that trail traverses, so it's best to stick to the script and keep them happy so we can continue to enjoy this route.
The four of us chose to do the loop clockwise over the course of 4 days. Many people choose to do it in 3 days, and a rarer few do it in 2. Don't be deceived by the rolling beauty of the photos you see though - the Grafton Loop is still in the White Mountains region and has it's fair share of strenuous elevation and steep inclines, littered with roots and rocks. If rain is expected, be prepared to move carefully on the many sections of solid and potentially slick rock faces on the balder summits. We stacked up nearly 13,000 feet of elevation gain over the course of our trip. Not too shabby. For comparison, that's almost 3,000 more feet than the Pemi Loop. Be aware of your group's capability, as well as desired amount of relaxing versus mileage, and plan your number of days accordingly.
Summits: Bald Mountain, Puzzle Mountain, Long Mountain, Lightning Ledge, Old Speck, West Balpate, East Baldpate, Miles Notch, Sunday River Whitecap
Parking: 985 Maine 26, Newry, ME 04261
Near intersection of Rt 26 and Eddy Rd
Hike approximately one half mile south from parking lot to the Grafton Loop Trailhead located at 44.530831,-70.825252. Note: Parking is not allowed here at this trailhead, hence the road hike.
Trails Used Day 1:
Grafton Loop Trail
Setup camp at the Slide Mountain Campsite
Day 1 Mileage: 10.86 miles
Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 4,094'
Trails Used Day 2:
Old Speck Trail / Appalachian Trail
Grafton Loop Trail
Stealth camp in col between West Baldplate Mountain and East Baldpate Mountain
Day 2 Mileage: 11 miles
Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 4,364'
Trails Used Day 3:
Grafton Loop Trail
Setup camp in at Stewart Campsite
Day 3 Mileage: 13 miles
Day 3 Gross Elevation Gain: 3,596'
Trails Used Day 4:
Grafton Loop Trail
Return to parking lot and Graton Loop Trailhead on Rt 26
Day 4 Mileage: 4.5 miles
Day 4 Gross Elevation Gain: 843'
Trip Totals:
Distance: 39.36 miles
Gross Elevation Gain: 12,807'

[@lifeorliberty3086]

I really enjoy all of your videos. I've watched them over & over many times. Very informative, great times & great people. Can't wait for more trips.

[@ryansaul4958]

Dude, your hiking vids are easily some of the best to be found. Good stuff!

[@acousticmany]

+Ryan Saul Totally agree. I am always on +sintax77 channel. I watch multiple times.

[@NateBuker]

Excellent trip video, man. Great editing too. I've only been in Maine when it was grey, cold and rainy, back when I was a kid at my grandparents' house. No idea it was so drop dead gorgeous.

[@sintax77]

+Nate Buker Thanks, Nate. It's a beautiful area, you should get back out there!

[@NateBuker]

Every chance I get, man! My location is a bit difficult.

[@Decado1628]

You starting off point was a mile from where I grew up as a kid. The loop trail did not exists when I lived there but I certainly hiked Old Speck and Table Rock plenty of times. The last time I was on Old Speck the tower wasn't safe to climb, looks like they fixed that. I have been wanting to do the loop trail for a while and after seeing your video it is going to the top of my list for 2015. I hope you guys found a good place to get lobster!

[@NoProGoPronto]

I always watch every second of your hiking videos. No matter how long. Another awesome trip.

[@mikkat50]

Always love your videos, It's spring, time , looking forward to the next one !!

[@GearReviewDepot]

Such a beautiful area for hiking. My wife and I used to head up from Massachusetts to NH (canon mountain area) for hiking and camping, I love it up there in the mountains. Two babies put it on hold for a few years, can't wait to get back up there and do some camping. Thanks for sharing and taking us along. Be well & stay safe.

[@timothyciarlette8250]

That was an awesome trip, really enjoyed it. It was funny everyone checked that they had their hiking shoes, Mike has a good sense of humor. I'm glad the girls like to backpack and camp and came along. Looks like you all had a good time. Spiked Lemonade, Mmmm. Thanks for bringing us with.

[@tobiray]

ONCE again great job thanks for taking us along

[@hyunsyu]

Excellent and entertaining video. Your comments and notes are also thorough and well detailed. Thanks for sharing!

[@adventureseeking]

Checking this out next weekend. Got 3 days to do it…thanks for the intel. Great video!

[@hillwalkerkc3234]

Great Vid Sintax!! That loop has been on my Radar for a while so you've put a bit of inspiration in me.. Thanks again for taking us along and keep em comming..

[@sintax77]

HillwalkerKC My pleasure. I hope you get a chance to give it a shot. It's a great hike!

[@angel2410]

I love all of you camping/hiking videos

[@Edogawa1117]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Another awesome video! I really enjoyed it.

[@asiam7436]

It is so nice of you to make this video. Thanks again.

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

This video should have a whole bunch more likes. It's always interesting when you come up to Maine and NH to see areas near me that I haven't experienced before.

[@milliebuckeyelady2097]

As usual a great trip for the four of you, really enjoy all of your trips. ATB Millie

[@vasocreta]

OK, so I have seen a few of your vids, but this solidifies it for me: your videos rock. Can' t wait to give the Grafton a go. Looks like it was a good time and totally doable in winter too!! Thanks for sharing.

[@UpMySleeves]

Great trip!! Wonderful views, friends and vibe. On the technical side, great editing. I know it's a lot of work but it makes a very enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

AWESOME! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU ALL! GREAT SCENERY ! BEAUTIFUL VIDEOS! BE SAFE! HAVE FUN! SMILE! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS!

[@gordonsgreatoutdoors7523]

Thanks for bringing us all for the ride Sintax! Enjoyed it! Now just to convince my wife to come with me :)

[@ryanyoungs8574]

thanks for the vids man. will definetly be doing this hike within the next couple of weeks!!!

[@johnbarns7710]

we were leaving Maine as you were doing your trip. Loved your video, love all of Maine, We were Southbound on 100 mile wilderness and met lots of NoBound hikers with Kathadin fever. Beautiful weather and great river crossings. Wish we lived closer to hike more often but 10 hr ride for us. Live vicariously thru your videos.

[@radbcc]

Wait a minute. You show great scenery. You plan your trips. You have good tips and gear reviews and techniques. You do not obsess over guns and knives. You follow Government regulations and private land owner rules. Now subscribed...

[@The_Jom]

Serious. Do you have any other channel recommendations? These ones seem few and far between

[@jamesbolt2815]

Jonathan Boucher If you're still interested, Adventure Archives and Gods1Marine. Two of the best channels on KZbin, I believe :)

[@radbcc]

Jonathan Boucher yes I do. are you looking for peakbagging or gear reviews or general camping/hiking?

[@david17500]

@@The_Jom Their's a bunch I like along w Sintax! My Own Frontier is my favorite, Adventure Archives, Catherine Gregory, This Girl Hikes, Kyle Hates Hiking

[@davephoenixmusic5017]

Thanks for this!! I'm doing the trail in a few weeks and took many notes. I'll be referencing the GPS data on your website!

[@sixgunsam8306]

Excellent video, love it.

[@MrRedeoarknot]

Great as usual Keep them coming.

[@sintax77]

Jeffrey Johnson Will do ;)

[@oldguy537]

really great video, thoroughly enjoyed it .. thanks again for sharing

[@sintax77]

Tony Thanks, man.

[@filmic1]

nice cook area set up. Thanks for a great video!!

[@MeetMeOutside]

Great hike ! Look's like the weather was awesome. I resisted using trekking poles for the longest time. I would not hike without them.They really help a lot with balance and with descending ,helps the knee's. Thank's for sharing ! Peace

[@sintax77]

Cragdwella Thanks, man. My wife was on the fence about bringing her poles - her weight was probably high enough that she should have just brought them, but luckily her knees held up pretty well.

[@brianwhippie2264]

Likewise. I resisted trekking poles for a long time. Now I take them even on day hikes. I don't find they help my knees as much as I like the stability on rocky or rooty terrin, crossing brooks etc. I think they've saved my ankles a time or two.

[@chrislrob]

I fought them, too. But my first true trip on varied terrain in Wisconsin's Porcupine Mountains cured me. I used two heavy tree limbs on that trip. I came home and bought a pair of trekking poles immediately!

[@brianwhippie2264]

I've carried a tree limb on fishing and hunting trips in past years.

[@stevemazz3121]

Great video.... straight forward talk and footage.... I was surprised no hiking poles.

[@chanceifer5600]

Steve Mazzoncini The granite faces aren't good for hiking poles, they would only be in the way. In this loop, only carry them for tent poles if needed.

[@EasternMountainHiker]

Another great hike / video. I've got to get up to Maine to do some hiking.

[@tony5208b]

keep it up bro love it wv mountains have your back..

[@oxfd611]

I am sooooo jealous!! God do I miss maine!

[@BirdShotIV]

the ending- "You want no parts of this Dewey Cox!" Love these videos guys, very enjoyable :)

[@HuckOutdoors]

Looks like one fun trip!

[@DaveHughes]

Love all your hiking vids. Nobody does it better! Please do a video about how you do your filming!!!!!

[@jerry3579]

Another great video, thank you!! I was looking on the map where you were. I didn't realize there was another notch to the Whites - Grafton, (besides the major ones - Franconia, Pinkham, Crawford, Carter, Kinsman), especially in Maine, which is near where you were hiking.

[@elsajohnson6663]

Fun to watch this in 2022. 1st of all the equipment nowadays is sooo much lighter! 2nd your videography skills have come such a looong ways!! 3rd, how in the world did you fit 4 of you in that tent!!! Great video to watch on a Sunday when there is nothing else to watch!!! Thats a tough loop. We did part of it 10 or so yrs ago and it was a beast. We stayed at that 1st baldpate shelter and there were a bunch of AT thru hikers there. But that area is beautiful!

[@sethelinsky8698]

Hey Sixtax, awesome video. It would be nice to see more night time filming while at camp.. its always so quick and never really get an idea of what you do while its dark out. Maybe next video?

[@JaredHikes]

Cracker Barrel is a classic sharp cheddar, you can't go wrong there. Another epic adventure, love it. Next month I'll be camping in the desert... Death Valley or Mojave? We don't know yet 🤠

[@DustinBackpacks]

great video

[@RichAllfieldnohit]

nice nice nice. I've been using that Toaks also, so light and a nalgene fits right into it.

[@aklags]

Kind of surprised to see you guys not using poles, I feel like they would be pretty helpful on a hike like this? Looks like an amazing wilderness to explore.

[@justinwilson3653]

I want whatever burger Mike described. Sounded like the greatest creation.

[@EatCarbs]

Great trip.. thanks for the video

[@sasykat59]

Maine is a great place,, But I have never hiked there,, Lived there though lol

[@imdabeef]

I really enjoy your camping/hiking/adventure videos. If you have never been, I highly recommend Cumberland Island National Seashore. Great place for backpacking and the landscape is like no other. Also great place for hammock camping.

[@sintax77]

+Brandon Tilley Thanks, Brandon. Look cool - I'll have to check that out. I often see pretty inexpensive flights from PHL down to FLA, so I'll keep it on my radar.

[@scottdunbar4898]

Welcome to my big back yard Sintax! Glad you all had a safe enjoyable adventure here in Maine. Just one thing though, it's Bald Pate, not Plate. Anyhoo, thanks for another awesome video.

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Scott. And good looking out, I'll have to correct the blog when I get home as well, pretty sure I spelled it wrong on there as well, oops!

[@zwatson127]

Soooo, basically you admitted to stealing a paper clip from work? Haha. Great video! Looked like a great hike! Beautiful place.

[@sintax77]

+zwatson127 Shhhhhhhh ;)

[@zadley91]

Awesome to see you do something so close. The views from the top of Sunday River Whitecap are some of the best, reminds me of Baxter State Park, too bad it was raining. Have you ever thought about through hiking the AT? I'm sure it would be tough to film it but it would be pretty neat following someones trip. Love the videos.

[@sintax77]

Zack Adley I would love to do the AT some day. Just hard to get way for that long at this point in my life. Maybe some day though!

[@garycloud9631]

Totally loved the hike and it was great to see the girls doing it with you. That's great. What size packs were you carrying and what brand? Thanks for the videos.

[@Eyesend]

today i divorced my wife and she moved away with our 3 year old, sitting her been a rough day.. end of the night, its pouring rain, sitting by the fire having a bowl of chili with cornbread watching your latest.. totally made my day thank you!!

[@sintax77]

Sorry to hear that man. Hang in there, and thanks for joining us on this one :)

[@wes1302]

Great video Sintax! Looks like your pushing your limit with the 46L pack, it looks like its going to explode at any point LOL

[@sintax77]

Haha, yes. It really gets pushed to the limit with the 4 day food hauls...

[@Bungwirez]

ah man! thanks for the vid. Congrats to the ladies for beasting it out. If you ever want to come up north here, I would love to guide you through Algonquin Park. hollah!

[@VolunteerTTRPG]

Great video, looks like you guys had a lot of fun:). Do you find that your Ti 450 burns your lips or cools down too quickly vs your old sea to summit cups?

[@winkhvac62]

Thanks again for sharing .......

[@brianwhippie2264]

I live in New Brunswick and do a fair amount of hiking here. Guess I'll have to expand my range into Maine. Any chance you'll be doing a load out review of the gear all four of you took? I'm interested in knowing more about backpacks the 4 of you used.

[@MrJoebmxer]

Great videos man enjoyable and very helpful. Im 36 and I've done a lot of days hikes over the last 5/10 years now, crushed out some serious day hikes out in the Whites including a Presidential Traverse day hike. Anyway. I did my first real backpacking trip last month, did the whole Pemi Loop. Though it kick my butt ( mostly do to pack weight ) it was well worth it! I was thinking my next backpacking trip would be this Grafton Loop hike, looks pretty sweet. So my question is in comparison in difficulty to the Pemi Loop if you could elaborate on that a little bit for me? Thank you I appreciate your time.

[@OutLan]

Hey Sintax, can you do a standalone review of the Hennessy hex fly? I want to get one for my next hammock trip, and would love to get your take on it, hanging it, cordage, etc. Thanks!!

[@jacobpoucher]

Ill do one for him lance, That thing weights a ton, review over .

[@rj898]

great video man, Iv watch a few of your videos and really like them. Got a quick question for what gps unit you use for your hikes?

[@breakinfree9847]

Looking for a little advice. Doing Grafton Loop trail starting the day after Labor day with a couple friends. We are trying to decide on clockwise or counterclockwise route. Any particular reason for the way you chose? Thanks. Always enjoy your vids.

[@Turtle3863]

I got a Sawyer Mini filter and used it going up on my annual hike to Mt. Leconte lodge in TN. My wife did not have that much confidence in the water. Have you ever drank water from the filter and felt the filter did not do it's job?

[@danferrari9209]

Good stuff! Thanks!

[@treysfnemail]

Love the videos! Where do you get the maps that you print out? I plan on hiking this Grafton Loop trail this late June and would like to get this type of printed out map. Thanks!

[@oducks5820]

When you're in the smokies where do you get you're water? do you filter from streams or have to use designated water sources? I know the smokies can be pretty strict about some things.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Any feedback on the Q-Core SL sleeping pad? We are thinking about changing sleeping pads and that one looks pretty nice for weighing only about 1 pound. The ones we are carrying weigh over 2 pounds so we definitely need to change. Also, was it noisy? I have read several reviews that say the noise can be a deal breaker.

[@sintax77]

Patrick McCormick My wife loved the Q-core. I don't think she's ever going back to anything thinner, haha. Not sure if we were just lucky, but we never noticed any noise issues. We did go with the wide version though, as a good deal of reviews complained that the regular version was actually a bit too narrow. The wide long was super spacious though, for only a couple more ounces. Oh, and we did get the Big Agnes "Pump House" to go with it, which seems a little weird at first, but it's basically a stuff sack that doubles a pump, to avoid blowing it up by mouth and passing out, haha.

[@DennisMathias]

All along I was thinking that poles might really help an old man like me negotiate some of those dicey areas. These are over the top videos. Everybody does a great job. Video quality was superb and the commentary was delicious! Food helped. I think some outfit ought to sponsor you guys but maybe it would just ruin it.

[@dalewilson59]

Thanks, this was a great vid . do you or you're friends have a favorite sleeping pad? I'm in the market

[@thewalkingjerbear9066]

Looks like a great hike! I was wondering how much weight you had the girls carrying?

[@Dave_is_rockin]

Hey Sintax77, I just want to give you a fair warning incase I ever see you out on the trails or wherever else. If that ever happens I would be star struck and that may result in me being over excited. Due to the looks loadout God has provided me I may very well look like a total Whole-ass or -vs- but I swear I'm just a fan. You're the friggin man! I've vicariously hiked with you Mike, and your wife tons of times watching KZbin. I sub to other channels but to me you're the God father of this pack backing ××××! Pack on!

[@djsi38t]

Old speck is a great peak.Not far from the famous mahoosuc notch which you should one day visit!I have to admit you sure are far from roughing it.I use to hike with a 5 dollar pack a loaf of bread, jug of peanut butter and an old boy scout canteen with water from the brook.

[@DennisMathias]

I kind of agree with Seth Elinsky down below. I would be nice to have more of the night time sit around and talk stuff. Forgot to mention that.

[@cavemandancer]

I want to do this. I think i would split it into one more day that second day looked crazy. Would you say this the easier direction ?

[@mobiltec]

Cool trip... You guys are funny.

[@AndyOnTheMountain]

How's your new gps, does it maintain signal the entire time? Nothing beats a solo trip then a trip with your friends. I may have to try out that "thermarest couch" beats puncturing a hole in a inflatable pad.

[@sintax77]

The Orefon 650 gps performed very well the whole trip and held a pretty decent track along the way. And yes, while the foam Z-lite pad is a bit bulky, its readily accessible and ultra reliable. It's taken a pretty serious beating over the years.

[@samualiam9981]

"You want no parts of this, Dewy Cox" LOL!!!

[@vinniekanh]

This is awesome, I'm an amateur what do you think of blackbird state forest in Delaware? Have you ever camp there?

[@sintax77]

Vinnie Kanh I actually tried to do an overnight there once, back during a heatwave in July (it was literally 100°+). I racked up 10 miles walking around in what was essentially a flat web of hunting trails, looking for the shelter that's supposed to be out there, but never found it. It's the only trip I've done where I ended up going home instead of setting up camp. Have you been threre? I bet I walked right by the shelter I was looking for, haha.

[@adventureeast5103]

I'm planning a trip in this area of Maine this fall. Curious if you guys actually were able to find good lobster up there and if so...where? Thanks!

[@sintax77]

+AdventureEAST We certainly tried, but if I remember correctly, our hunger eventually got the best of us and we settled on burgers and beer at the Moat Mountain Brewery. Not the worst outcome, though :)

[@carboncopy2853]

excellent !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertmeintzer]

would have liked to see the feast at the end! lol

[@boulder89984]

What do you use for a mic? Sound is always consistent and very clear.

[@cfraimondo233]

Hey that Walmart special Ozark bag, how's the fill? I almost bit the bullet and bought two of those 30 degree bags just because they were under 2 lbs, for my kids but I read up thr down fill isn't consistent and it's not stitched enough, so the fill tends to settle at the bottom. I read up people will add more fill and stitch the tubes more often to help even out the fill. Just wondering what your experience has been. I ended up instead buying my kids some Koppen 40 degree bags from Dicks. Somewhat selfish on my part because now I can use theirs if I know I won't hit low temps on my own trips. My 30 degree Marmot bag is over 3 lbs, a beast I don't want to carry all the time.

[@sintax77]

Mine is pretty even, bit there's a little more than seems necessary in the hood actually. Still works fine though. I've heard of inconsistencies as well - may be best to unpack them at the store and take the best of the litter. very happy with mine for the price though.

[@oscaropont]

do you do any kind of exersice to prepare for this hikes?

[@anor0214]

Sintax77! By far my favorite hiking/camping videos on youtube. How do you like the trail runners compared to boots?

[@sintax77]

It took a while for me to feel confident enough to make the switch, but I'm definitely glad I did.

[@hardrockcharlie1]

Great hike!! Nice explanation on the Glacial Striations. You talk like you know something about geology??. Plan on getting up to the West Rim Trail in Tioga County in early Nov. Can't wait!!. BTW did Mike get the giant burger with the stuff on it he was talking about?? Seeing what he ate the one time burger wise I was just wondering?? LOL

[@sintax77]

hardrockcharlie1 Shhhhh, I don't really know what I'm talking about ;) Mike did get another massive burger - he put some footage of it at the end of his most recent video on his channel.

[@CarameloTV2010]

I wish you would include cheeseburger time at the end of your trip vids!

[@schnauzberry4835]

Would be pretty cool if you tagged your burger or end lunch spot just to give the locals a little business. I definitely plan on taking some of your hikes since Im in the same region as you.

[@sintax77]

John Winchell I don't think I had started yet during production of this video, but I've actually started including the burger spot info, address, etc on my accompanying blog posts for each trip :)

[@oxfd611]

Dose Mike know where to find true scraplal in Maine? I grew up there and never seen it offered on a menu? Lobster on a buger, might have to try that too ha-ha!

[@markharrington1947]

Where do you get your topographic maps?

[@explorersofthewild]

Are those the Texas Pete hot sauce packets that are free at wawa? That's where I get mine

[@nateproctor7570]

Do you recall if you got cell phone service along the Grafton Notch Loop? I’m heading there this summer and want to know if I should bring a personal locator beacon or if I can just rely on my cell phone. Thanks!

[@sintax77]

Things may have changed since we were there, but I don't believe we had service.

[@gregvanchure4009]

What pack size are you all using for this trek! 65- 70 ..? New hiker!

[@sintax77]

Greg Vanchure Mine (the red one) is a 46 liter. My wife's is a 70L, and Mike's monster pack is an 80 liter.

[@tonycourtney6767]

great video as always. i look forward to your videos since i cant go backpacking due to that awful thing called work, when are you coming back to kentucky there is so many places to hike here. red river big south fork mammonth cave. also would love to see a video on hocking hills in ohio

[@sintax77]

***** I'll have to look into those, thanks!

[@OutLan]

Hocking Hills is fantastic. I have several videos from there. Not sure about backpacking options, though.

[@tonycourtney6767]

outlan ive seen videos from there but not the way sintax does them

[@OutLan]

***** Oh, I totally agree. He's mastered some editing skills and is great at keeping vids interesting and engaging (which I have trouble with sometimes on my channel).

[@gandj19]

I think we needed a lightning bolt graphic when trailkilla popped up.

[@LebaneseGamer]

TRAIL KILLLAAAA ahahah nice group hike

[@sintax77]

81 Bricks Definitely was a great time, in a beautiful area.

[@chaddanmason]

great video as always. tell trail killa its lobster stew not soup. but on a very real note. headed to the smokies next weekend starting at the tunnel and goin a different loop than you did. important question. where should one go for a great burger on the way out?

[@oducks5820]

Their was a place In Chattanooga if that's around the way you're leaving that has amazing burgers and scotch I can't think of the name of it though

[@chaddanmason]

ill be coming from the bryson city area and parking at the end of the road to no where. But ill keep that in mind thanks!

[@antoniovalenciano1285]

lobster on a bun?..... NO! a burger, with lobster!!! i love your videos!!!

[@TravelswithDelaney]

My wife has the same backpack as your wife does. She is curious how much Sara's pack typically weighs when you guys go out together?

[@sintax77]

Patrick McCormick After this trip, she really decided to focus on reducing some pack weight, but she typically runs a base weight in the mid-twenties with a total weight around the low-to-mid 30's. I think she has some opportunities to shave lbs in the extra clothing & toiletries categories, so we'll have to take a closer look during the next trip. In flat area like Dolly Sods, she was fine with the same load-out, but in the White Mountains those extra pounds really had an impact. It's a tough balance though - part of what drives her to get through the day is looking forward to a fun a comfortable night at camp.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Thanks for the info! My wife is usually around 30-32 lbs but she really wants to try to lighten her pack as the weight seems to hinder her comfortability. She commented when we were watching your videos that Sara never shows any signs of strain from the pack so I told her I would find out what she was carrying weight wise.. I think my wife can also shed some weight by carrying less clothes. I keep telling her no one on the trail cares if she wears the same clothes for multiple days. I carry the tent and most of the food to try to lighten her load. I just have to get her pack more comfortable for her so that I can get her back on the trail with me. We love your videos...thanks for sharing!

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

Hey Sintax, im at 35:15 and just seen were ya used the Mio Energy, dont know how well you look at those drink additives, but MOST of the Mio's and all the walmart brands of that stuff have propoline glycal withinthe first 5 ingrediants. Thats the same stuff thats in anti-freeze, just thought id share that with yall. OTH the Mio Orange is one of the few MIO flavers that does NOT have the Propolyne glycal in it.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Although propylene glycol is closely related to ethylene glycol (a key ingredient in antifreeze) it is chemically different. Sorta like H2O (water) is closely related to HO (Hydrogen Peroxide) yet quite different. No worries...maybe...sorta...kinda...

[@donuszko1]

YO SINTAX, where did you go? no videos in almost a month now? get to it buddy! we're waiting