How To Make A Pot Cozy - (AND Giveaway, e-book, PCT Plans)

[@Andy-Mesa]

Aww, baby Dixie is adorable.

[@melchurch3019]

Wow, an oldie but goodie. Look what you've done since this video was made. I needed to make a cozie for a friend's pot and this is a great reminder how to do that. I like the overhang on the lid too. Thanks Dixie.

[@j_omega_t]

If you tape the edges before making them round, you could use one long piece of tape and work with it in the flat. Should be easier and neater.

[@peakbagger7682]

Thank you for your practicality. I plan to hike the AT in 2023. This has been valuable for me. 4/2/23. I just made a cozy for my AT thru-hike. I fly out of Manchester, NH for Atlanta, GA tomorrow and will begin my AT thru-hike on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Thank you for your advice in your videos. I will name myself The NH Peakbagger because that is all I have done over the past 35 years: NH 48 Four-Thousand-Footers, NE Four-Thousand-Footers & the NE Hundred-Highest.

[@kirklaxton1579]

My wife and I have been backpacking since college. We are near 60 now and still love it. Enjoy seeing young people get excited about the outdoors. Keep up the good work we enjoy the videos.

[@TheGrayman1234]

Not a hiker, but a serious tent camper. I have to make one of these for my MSR Stowaway pot. (Main cooking pot.) Love the idea of not wasting fuel.

[@nfssable]

Love this. Thanks for the tips! I mainly go car-camping with my son but made one of these last night for my small pot & metal bowl! Cheers

[@EverettLang65]

Got all the stuff ordered to make a Cozy. This video is as good as when you made it several years ago! 👍🏼

[@royrow8879]

I really enjoyed following you through your hike and beyond. Thanks for all the effort to share yourself with your viewing family.

[@harleycoleman5199]

Ha! Looking at this to make this insulated pot holder and at the end you said "I can't believe I have nearly 4,000 subscribers"...😆😆😆. Now how you feel?

[@puffyd58]

Excellent video. I was looking for a way to keep from ruining cans of paint, varnish, etc. when I store them in my non-insulated shed/shop through the winter. I was thinking of putting them in a large cooler, but I'd rather keep them on shelves than in a cooler. You've given me a possible way to do that. Thanks!

[@Stellaedocious]

Brilliant! Thanks. I live off grid and use propane so this will help save fuel and keep food warmer. Some people do this in thermoses too.

[@frankc6430]

just a observation for the edges,,, tape the edges when pieces are flat like trips folding half of the tape to cover both sides ,then form your round forms...hope that helps....love your videos thank you!

[@aritzert247]

super helpful and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!!

[@khowell1991]

Hey Dixie!! Love your videos!! I think a good subject to touch on in your ebook would be your method of cleaning your pot/eating utensils after you have cooked and eaten from them. waiting for the trail magic video with the "fam" back in action! --Kevin

[@GJLentz]

Love your videos, you are one of three who I have been watching that have inspired and prepared me for my hike! I can only section hike, I have a really great job that I can get away from for 30 days at most in one time, so...I am going to hike Springer to Mt Crossings Labor Day weekend, and if I like it I will venture on to Top of Mt hostel. I have all my stuff coming in piece meal, Im really excited and so thankful for your experienced perspectives. Thanks, from Tunnel Hill, GA!

[@jasonleavitt1289]

Love your channel, hiking the pct is on my bucket list

[@catherinebaker8637]

Loving the almost empty wine bottle in the background 😂 That is my kind of camping preparation 🤣

[@Davebone87]

mine too!

[@reliefc5557]

Glenn May Dixie, I've already made a pot cozy and used it several times. It's a great idea. I'm going to add a baffle, connecting it on 1 side so I can pry up the unconnected side so my oatmeal packets won't fall over. When I'm not using it for oatmeal there will just be more insulation on the bottom.

[@M_Hess]

It is awesome that you're writing the ebook, it would have been cool to read it for my preparation. Some good things to include in the ebook are gear list/ideas, mental changes, physical changes, food ideas, and weird trail menus. Also things we should check out while on and off the trail. For example different places you stopped at... restaurants, hostels, tourist sites, or anything fun or exciting things in the area if/when enjoying down time I start my NOBO in 9 Days!!! That stinks that I will miss you doing Trail Magic, it would have been awesome to meet you and the rest of your trail family.

[@leapintothewild]

I like that you showed rolling the pot/lid as a measurement! I used a measuring tape and ended up a tad short because the material is thick. Had to cut it again. duh :-) TIP: wait to cut the lid top after you've completed the bottom - since the material increases the circumference of the bottom, you'll want a larger top piece so its sides don't splay out when it overlaps the bottom half. ALSO: I used half-width strips of alum tape to wrap the edges to reduce bulk. So far, it's held up fine.

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

+Marijka Walker Great tips! Yeah, less tape = less weight and bulk. Thanks for the input! :)

[@bearanoia673]

Great tips!

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Dixie, you were most kind in providing mail drop info for me and I will absolutely use that information. BUT, I would like to believe that I am not the only one who has some questions about mail drops. So, perhaps you could include that in your ebook. This video was outstanding. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@SuperNovaRoxy]

Thank you for all your tips and videos Dixie. I’ll definitely be buying your ebook.

[@sirguy104]

I love your work tables, old cable spools.

[@sarahdavis3345]

Hey Dixie! I have a funny question for you: in one of your later trail videos you mentioned that you took two showers and still stunk, then wondered how long it would take when you were finished for the stink to go away. Well, what's the verdict? 😂 lol enjoy your break!

[@antoanto5301]

Thanks for the tutorial Dixie, you always inspire me, keep hiking!

[@mikeclark2248]

I am curious to know what was in your repair kit and first aid kits. You packed pretty light. Loved the video as always.

[@rickrutledge7361]

Great show and tell. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I think I’m gonna have two glasses of wine.!

[@matthewpolo227]

LOOKS LIKE THAT MAY BE A TIMEX IRONMAN..THAT'S WHAT I HAVE--RELIABLE AFFORDABLE WATCH

[@Stellaedocious]

You could manufacture a low weight pot, lid and cozy and market them to hikers.

[@she_hikes]

ended up with an excellent result thanks! material list was slightly off - definitely two glasses of wine :D

[@richholtzman9754]

Great video. Looking forward to the ebook. I would like to see you address the mental challenges you faced on your thru hike and how to prepare for those. Thanks.

[@jhosk]

Thanks Dixie.

[@johnv4830]

Another good video. Thanks for the tip on hammock vs tent. My wife didn't think too much about getting changed under the fly. My next question would be about finding good trail maps or accurate info about where to sleep. We want to do a section in CT/MA/VT but can't find good info about parking, shuttles, or much. It seemed you had better info on the trail than I can google from home!

[@claralive]

Thank you very much. Today I made my first pot cosy.

[@duaneschultz9230]

That was a really great idea. And since titanium cools down so fast it seems like it would be a cool idea to keep it warm longer. I know you were using aluminum but I think it would work just as well but titanium. God bless you and your family. Duane

[@davidcurry2138]

Dixie, as always another great video. I've followed you from the start and its very interesting to see the different paths you have taken. I look forward to seeing more great things from you.As for a question, If you had to do it all over again, but knowing what you know now, what would you change?

[@troytaylor5541]

Great cozy demo. Looks pretty easy. I wondered if you had bowl or plate you used or did you just eat out of that pot? Thanks for your awesome vlog!

[@micki7]

Thank you! I finally made my cozy thanks to you :)

[@trakyboy5128]

5 yrs ago, wow, how so much has changed 🧐☺️👍🏽👍🏽

[@GreencampRhodie]

Good tutorial. Amazing lady. LOVE the wine jar and cable table; my kinda gal! Impressed with your personal values. Topics for your ebook: personal safety; poopin on the trail and in the woods; personal hygiene; water / hydration; leaving no trace (waste, fires, etc), "alfresco lovin" ;-)

[@badasshiker9637]

Definitely an ol' southern gal using a mason jar (aka moonshine decanter) for a wine glass.

[@jakejacobs4569]

Great video as usual when you hike the pct prepare yourself for our mountains on the west coast it's not like the 6000 ft hills along the AT good luck

[@erichighsmith7299]

I've never seen someone cut out straight lines as fast as you do... kudos to you

[@rogerlamb536]

It seems we all take videos when we have made it up the hill or Mtn, lets do some videos while we are out of breath and very tired. If you get caught in a storm get good footage of it. and the E-Book is a big 10-4

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

+Roger Lamb Great idea! Thank you for the input.

[@briansnyder8494]

Dixie, what is your opinion of the satellite position markers I see some people wearing? Seems to me they could be a good idea for new hikers if they get lost. Not for them but for people trying to find them or for friends trying to track their journey.

[@ken2806]

UUUggg. Just finished viewing your video's - subscribed and now your leaving. Gerrr. Very excited for you -- looking forward to reading your e-book. I would like to read about how it has transformed your view of who you are. Also -- Include that great sense of humor. Looking forward to supporting your adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikejordan9220]

What I would like to see in the e-book is a discussion of how you plan on getting your water each day and also how much you should carry with you. I typically find that I carry too much water because I don't want to get stuck without it. Did you ever run out of water and not have any good source to replenish it nearby? Also, how much fuel for your stove did you carry with you and is it any problem finding it in towns near the trail?

[@theReloadist]

Question for your eBook: - How many calories had your daily meals / food? - Did you change the kind of food during your thuhike? Like more "fresh" food at the beginning and "fast" food at the end.

[@trickystravels]

This is brilliant. Just what I needed thank you dixie x

[@garycloud9631]

Hi Dixie thanks for making that video for us. I had seen one other video on that but appreciated seeing you do it. Glad you are making plans for the PCT next year. You mentioned you were going to post the financials but not sure if you meant the cost of your AT trip or the PCT? It's no surprise that your channel is growing.

[@keebler_137]

question for the book.... in your opinion, what was the most mentally challenging aspect of doing a through hike?

[@jamesspratley3634]

This us such a great idea and one I plan to experiment with on my next tree.

[@ohhmymegan]

I am so looking forward to your e-book! I have a couple questions- how did you prepare physically for hiking the AT? Also, I'm interested in knowing some of your food go-to's/meal ideas from the trail..what did you make bfast/lunch/dinner?

[@grantw6266]

Another useful tutorial/journal. Thanks !! Glad to see the razor wit that sustained you through your AT adventure. (aluminum-deoderant, wine) Enjoy your break...see you on the other side.

[@oliversbybee4306]

Thank you for all these great videos. You are amazing

[@AmericanDrainWorks]

Thank you for this. All of your videos are informative and useful.... Re: duct tape --- duct tape burns something natsy....

[@richardkappes6112]

One thing I think you may want to cover is hitching a ride into town. I kind curious have w that worked for you. reason I working on my NE 115 and it looks easier to through hike sections and hitch back to my car Thank love the channel Peak 518

[@reverenddavidwalker4206]

my mother used a grease pot just like the one that you used, make me laugh every time I saw yours! my question for the book is.How much hiking do you recommend in preparation for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail? thanks as always Reverend David

[@saimanliu]

That is smart!

[@Fabias1993]

Wow you were not kidding about the wine

[@joero61]

Thanks for taking the time to make and share your videos. How was it to charge your phone or electronics, did you ever have difficulty finding an outlet? I was also wondering about bear bags and what you did with your food to prevent animals from getting to them.....Thanks

[@tinchina85]

Enjoyed virtually walking along the AT with you! Someone asked the question of how to get away from the stoners, folks in their 60s, etc. ha I'll be 55 in June and have a goal of thru-hiking in 2021 and celebrating my 60th birthday on the trail. Were the older folks you met on the trail interesting, boring, needy, burdensome, etc.?

[@Kallepeng]

Thnx 4 sharing/editing/updating :) So here´s my question...sorry if my written englisch iss kind of bad: If you have to categorize all those people who you´ve met/saw along your trough hike into three kind of body/fitness types. What would they be/look like and how should they prepair/prakticing for/on their journey? Looking foward for season 2. Greets from germany

[@Dbcooper581]

I've lived in Pennsylvania my whole life so I'm used to the rocks, question is how bad is it for someone not used to the rocky terrain to hike it ? Love my pot cozys also

[@MrFjackie13]

Interesting and informative video. Always anxious for the next. My question is, if you had to change one thing from your AT trip what would it be? Thanks

[@traciebott3743]

OMG Have been waiting for this ,,,Thanks bunches

[@jimbrown8313]

This may be a weird question but how do you carry it? Is it on the pot or do you carry it separately, in which case it seems like it would get mangled. Ive been backpacking for 35 years. I even made a little cozy for my mug, but I never thought of one for my pot!

[@richardmartinek3467]

Really enjoyed your videos fantastic job. 1st question safety as in hitchhiking or hiker that's hitching were you mindful of the dangers? 2nd what is the youngest hiker you saw and if I could do 3 or 4 weeks what would be the most beautiful section?

[@jesselee4872]

you never know what one person can do to influence others!!!!

[@okieprepper6134]

Thanks for the tip!

[@dmytrochan7402]

Thank you !

[@dantyler1558]

I think there is a difference between Reflectix and car sunvisor material: Reflectix uses mostly aluminum layers on both sides of bubble wrap, the other uses a reflective plastic. The sunvisor stuff could melt.

[@jamessmallwood8805]

I started following after your hike. Great vids that are giving me great ideas including vlogging on my AT thru-hike next year. Can't wait for the ebook and a great way for us to help support your PCT trek. What camera did you use for your hike and is it the same one you are using today? Great channel!

[@markusayt]

Great video series. What was your overall budget for the AT hike? Will the Ebook have a budget breakdown? Thanks for documenting your hike for the benefit of others.

[@peakbagger7682]

Thanks!

[@johnmcc7786]

Strongly advise not making a cozy using plain ol' duct tape!! I'm a long-time hiker planning a SOBO thru hike this year, so have stepped up my hiking and made a similar cozy using the HomeDepot tape. While fiddling with my alcohol stove (invisible flames, eh?) set the cozy on fire and believe me -- it makes a cheerful fire. Apparently the adhesive melts and then burns. Would suspect that some very unpleasant fumes could be involved, too. The foil tape that Ms Wanderlust uses is available from Amazon for about $6.50.

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

+John McC Agree! Good luck with your SOBO hike. How exciting!

[@jesselee4872]

great!! Waiting for your book!!!

[@The3DPrintingWarrant]

Love your videos! How hard was it to make videos on the trail? Did you find yourself more worried about making videos instead of enjoying what your seeing? Look forward to the ebook

[@maggiebrewer2274]

Hi Dixie! I've loved watching all of your videos! How did the first moth of your hike differ from the last month of your hike?

[@randomvlog39er]

Bought your book thank you for writing it and your videos.

[@daveloder1453]

Hi Dixie, I've enjoyed your channel and was curious about your daily routine during the trail. How long did it take before you were hitting more than 15 miles per day, and were you taking many breaks throughout the day? Did your feet ever get used to the 15-20 mile days?

[@Larry3043]

Always love the vids and a great project also, now all I need is to get a cook pot and get started..lol. My question is planning while on the trail...(shelter stops and/or tenting for the night) also planing your food resupply and or town stops. Do these always go as planned and what do you do if all plans go out the window. Is there a back up plan or do you wing it and hope for the best. Also how long do your fuel canisters last?

[@michaelhorgan2652]

Great video. Now that it has been a year and you are looking back, I would like you to do a video talking abut the one piece of advice or most important tip that proved most critical in you success in completing the trail. I know my wife would also be interested in the "Women" tips for other women that want to hike the trail. Even if you had a special no men allowed video or section of the ebook. There is so much written by men, I know my wife Tracy would like to here from you perspective of a women on the trail. Wishing you the best.

[@jamieabel477]

I love your videos-- the narration and the moments you capture are interesting and entertaining. Thanks! You've inspired me to do more hiking. I usually just bike tour, but recently I've been adding some hiking days to my bike trips. Just hiked the trail to Cape Lookout on the Oregon Coast and my next trip will be to Silver Falls near Salem, OR. Question: Did you feel you were getting enough protein and vitamins while eating on the trail? Did protein intake concern you or was it more about the quantity of calories and not discerning the source or type of macros?

[@christineprovo3527]

Thanks for your videos, and I hope you enjoy your break! My question: Did you set a pace objective prior to the beginning of your thru-hike? If so, how did you adjust if, it at all, given your actual hiking pace?

[@kateroussin7278]

Hi Dixie, what did you feel during and immediately following your summit of Katahdin? How did you feel in the days, weeks and months following your thru-hike? Was it difficult to pick up where you left off back home after you finished the AT?

[@hikingwithms2042]

It has been fun to follow along. Looking forward to 'Season 2'. I am curious if filming/editing/emailing videos to your friend, etc. was a good distraction on tough days, and/or was it frustrating to try to keep up with it? Also, Did it seem like most hikers were filming? Thanks again!

[@rthetjr]

I realize that you have used cozies on trail many times with success, but I am going to ask this question anyway. Looking at the specifications for Reflectix, it has a temperature rating up to 180°F. Water boils at 212°F. Aren't you exceeding the rated temperature of the cozy material when you place the pot on it? Is the cozy at risk for melting?

[@Papanewbs]

Hi Dixie, I would like to see in your book on how you deal with being off the trail once you made the climb and walked off the mountain?

[@debbiea3890]

I don't remember if you talked about it before, but did you get blisters? Loving the vids, all the info is much appreciated!

[@adriennewest9456]

What are the best no cook food options on the trail? Thinking about going stoveless to save weight.

[@adriennewest9456]

And oh yeah! War damn eagle! Class of '13 here- follow up question: is the Appalachian trail community similar to the Auburn Family? It seems like it is.

[@TooTall_hikes]

Hmm.. pretty cool

[@madmartigan8774]

I noticed you started the AT with a hammock and quickly changed to a tent. Being a hammock fan myself. I wondered what was the deciding factor to change. Also how feasible is it to through hike the AT with a hammock?

[@hikerJohn]

What do you do in areas with no trees to tie it to.

[@JustMe-999a]

People have successfully hiked the PCT and the CDT with hammocks in the desert. There are trees you can hike to. The AT is loaded with trees.

[@Ddfhhdd12345]

Thanks this is helpful

[@zafiradaima]

Wish I'd seen the tip to get a glass of wine before I got started!

[@whitneygoolsby3715]

Question for the eBook: How do you suggest preventing plantar fasciitis or tendinitis on the trail?

[@Hiller447]

My question to include into the ebook would be... What was important to have for medications and vitamin supplements?

[@EastWind123]

Hi, Dixie! I found your channel just a few weeks after you started the AT and have followed you ever since, and here's my question. Was the AT harder or easier than you expected it to be, and in what way? And what is the most important lesson you learned?

[@garrettspitler3017]

How far in advance should I start physically preparing for my thru hike? And any suggestions or ideas to do so besides day hikes/ over nights?

[@sarahziomek6871]

Hey Dixie! I am looking for a good trail watch. What one are you wearing in this video?

[@traciebott3743]

I've been a follower from the beginning and its been awesome watching your journey,,my question that is very seldom touched for the females any advise on How the whole monthly visitor process works out tips do's and dont's. Please include this into your Ebook for the ladies . Thanks again for your awesome videos.