Manistee National Forest in 4K | Hiking, Camping and Canoeing Disaster on the Manistee River

Big thanks to ~Pine River Paddlesports~ for delivering and picking up the canoes for us! Their canoes are fantastic, we just messed up :) Check out their website: www.thepineriver.com/
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00:00 DAY ONE
03:53 Theme Song
04:30 After Intro
07:45 Amphibious Friend
09:50 Big Balls
10:49 Continuing On
13:14 Map Sequence
14:04 Foggy Gully
15:08 False Solomon's Seal
17:13 Junipers and Treat
18:10 Snacks and Dogs
21:24 Beautiful but Bizarre
22:14 Setting up Camp
23:40 Rainproof Tarp Fort
26:06 Rain Subsided & Juggling Puffballs
26:40 Puffball Dinner
29:30 Taste Test
32:02 Evening
32:56 Dusk Philosotalk
34:57 Bearhang
35:16 DAY TWO
36:14 Heading Out
39:19 Suspension Bridge & Sumac
40:01 Apples
40:55 Dam Mystery
42:32 Canoes
46:50 McConaughey River
49:09 Riverbank Lunch
51:33 River Swim
53:25 Goofing on the Water
55:31 Brief Moments of Panic
56:14 Canoe Camping
56:54 Rain Returns
58:00 Sun Returns
58:29 Thunderclouds
59:30 River Dip & Dinner
1:01:22 Bald Eagle
1:01:44 Thunderstorm
1:04:09 Chicken Under the Tarp
1:05:50 Returning to Shelters
1:06:22 Moving Tarp to the Trees
1:07:47 Settling in
1:09:42 DAY THREE
1:10:47 Back on the Water
1:11:52 The CALAMITY
1:15:53 Let's Get Out of Here.
1:19:54 Post-Hike Meal
1:22:17 Patreon Shoutouts
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The motto for this trip... "Embrace the suck."

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Hahah very true. It really wasn't all that bad until the canoe flip. Sometimes it's kind of fun dealing with the rain and thunder (to an extent). Thanks for watching!

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I once flipped a canoe and caused us to capsize because a snake jumped into the front of the canoe and started slithering toward me LOL.

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[@jason_from_canada]

The foreshadowing at the start with the lightning and thunder was the first clue. That was harrowing guys but so thankful everyone was ok and it was great to see you kept your senses of humor intact. That post hike meal was much needed! Liked hearing Robby's Japanese, had me nostalgic for his Japan Vlogs (check out Robby's Channel) and that was some mad juggling too! :)

[@anitapaulsen3282]

Really glad you are ok Bryan and got yourself untangled, phew! I loved this episode. Serene, peaceful, lightning was exciting, all that rain reminded me of trips I've been on. Felt like I was there. Glad you are all ok and you were able to raise the money to replace the lost equipment.

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Those timelapses of the clouds from 58:23 to 58:59 are some of the best shots I've ever seen.

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I'll be solo hiking this tomorrow, minus the conoeing. It looks like a great trail!

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Nice video, interesting to see you cope with the weather :) About canoeing: You want to put everything (!) into waterproof bags, that are tied to your canoe or if they break lose will float if you capsize. I hike a lot in rainy Norway and use those packs anyway inside my backpack. I found this to be the only method to keep my stuff really dry. You can literally soak your backpack under water and still have everything dry - worth the extra grams for those waterproof bags.

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I can't believe they were on a river with expensive equipment without storing them in waterproof bags!!! Also, I wonder if they checked the weather forecast? I mean if there's a chance of thunder, you don't camp in a field...

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My husband uses the garbage bags for compacting garbage disposal, trash compacter. They fit perfectly inside the backpack.

[@jamesthornton3339]

I just soloed this trail, last night I started at the dam. Hiked the NCT to reds bridge, then came back on the MRT today. 20 mile loop became a day and a half hike. Beautiful trail, and I will be going back!

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Thank you for sharing your experience on this beautiful trail.

[@TomatoSoup21]

I have a Linden tree in my front yard. Those little seed balls fall all over my garden, walk way, driveway and cars and are a major pain in the ass. The best part about that tree is that it attracts aphids in droves, which in turn release tons of honeydew, which also ends up all over our cars, attracting other bugs which attracts spiders. On a positive note, your videos are very well done and have inspired me to continue collecting proper backpacking gear to go backcountry camping. Great work guys!

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[@billkennelly1361]

I love this place. It’s even more gorgeous to hike in Manistee during the fall.

[@michaelbuckenmeyer4996]

There's at campsite at that exact point at 1:21. It was the first one we encountered on the trail but the view is absolutely stunning and the nearest campsite isn't a good ways away, so we were totally alone aside from the occasional passerby. SO SICK.

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Oh wait he talks about it lol campsite 10 B is where it's at.

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[@hikingff77]

I know this video is old, but I just got around to being able to watch it. I love the fact that you can mostly keep a sense of humor throughout the experience. Rain is going to happen, so will capsizing canoes, been there more than once. It's life and it's perfect. I recently spent the night camping with my brother, in the pouring rain, set up the tarp, put on our favorite youtube channel and enjoyed the rain for about 12 hours. Makes everything else we take for granted worth it. Obviously I prefer the nice weather, but it's not always going to be that way.

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[@jerwel86]

I found two massive petoskey stones in that exact clay waterfall at 37:45 while kayaking the manistee river in August!!! That area is rich in petoskey stones, which get unearthed by the streams eroding away the clay beneath.

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[@kylecollins851]

It might have been said already, but the yellow feather at 13:02 is most likely from a Northern Flicker!

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❤ 💙

[@90erland]

Hats off to you guys! This is like the worst & toughest situation you have ever faced in Adventure Archives history, but love how you still manage to get the best out the drown cameras.

[@serena_davis]

Wow, this is one of your rainiest episodes yet. Kudos to you guys for powering through the trip. Love what you did with the shout-outs!

[@AdventureArchives]

it was definitely top 3 rainiest trips. Its always difficult to convey how annoying and inconvenient the rain is in video!

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Always amazing . Beautiful footage, food, and life talks.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

Nice Vid guys thanks for taking us along on the journey..

[@williammckean4002]

Loved the return to the wild in this episode, in spite of the mishap. Fantastic episode as always guys, you really do knock it out of the park every time.

[@Shivaziv]

Thank you for sharing this beauty with us, you're the best!

[@Leelattimer]

As someone who has canoed that river and just a lot in general, canoeing class helps a ton. It's something I'm glad I did. Also, a ridge line down the middle of your tarp and then staking four corners keeps the water from pooling. Easy to say when your sitting in a nice comfy chair watching the video. Also Robby, Google trigger discipline. Great work as always guys!

[@georgekn3mp]

Beautiful Bald Eagle! So glad they are making a huge comeback here in Michigan. We have seen 7 of them in the last year here on the east side of Michigan.

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Y'all are so calm!

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Glad you guys made it out okay! Awesome adventure, as always.

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Another outstandig story, guys. Thanks for bringing us your incredible experiences.

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The shoutouts just keep getting better and better. Robbie in the headphones was too much. XD

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Your videos have a cathartic effect on me. Sooooo beautiful and relaxing!

[@SweetiePieTweety]

Obviously disaster is beautiful. This hike and canoe trip was amazing. Best yet

[@Vercippu]

Love it. Good stuff as always!

[@dyllanmeyer8475]

Another epic adventure guys! Looks like you all had fun. Falls finally here, hope you guys get out on some adventures and enjoy the scenery and weather.

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I find your videos to be extremely calming. Thank you, guys.

[@liztrotter538]

Wow so much joy and anguish in one video

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I thank you guys for producing such an experiential production show casing outdoor sports. That is certainly bush craft in practice. I learn as much from your productions as the product oriented You Tuber's that I am so very fond of following. My son is a scout as I am and he learns a great deal as well as making him thinking about these things planing solutions in his mind. I recall in my youth many of the obstacles you guys encountered but you guys tend to handle it more maturely. We used to just say "oh well," and slept in the pouring rain with only a tree for cover. You guys are great and the friendship, cooperation and sharing you guys portray is a fantastic model for all scouts of all ages and walks of life. Thanks.

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Great episode like always! Thank you guys for being one of the channels that have inspired me to get out there and adventure. I appreciate it and continue to create these amazing documentaries! I’ve also began to capture my adventures and make videos!

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You guys are all so well spoken

[@angiebach64]

It is an awesome video as always! the trails are beautiful! so good to see all four young men back to the wilderness exploring the nature!

[@gt5228z]

In retrospect this must make your top 5 list of memorable trips!

[@DoYerBest]

You guys really live up to your name! Awesome vid as usual, guys.

[@janen2032]

One of my favorite local hiking spots. How awesome that you guys came here!

[@SoIemnShadow]

I can't believe some people leave a wholeass tent in the forest! Thanks for the awesome videos. Recently discovered a love for hiking and found your channel yesterday. I have been watching your videos all night/day!

[@risemahadeva]

Every time they come across something like that, a tent left behind, I can't help wondering why. I wonder if a predatory animal entered their camp and they just hauled their butts out of there saying to heck with the tent we can get another one. Hmmm...

[@exceldesign]

Absolutely great, as always. I've been living abroad for a few years and your videos always make me feel nostalgic for my time hiking back home in California.

[@KrisDeMesa]

Loving it guys!

[@eb9067]

I can so relate to the way that Brian talks about the healing and relaxing canoe trips! Just started taking it up in the past few years, loving every bit of it.

[@DustinBackpacks]

I did this hike a couple years ago still one of my favorites, thanks for sharing

[@keahi4547]

Liking the new start up.

[@timpekarek9159]

I can't express how much I enjoy this one and all your videos. Manistee looks great. Dry bags!

[@patricklacson]

Even though it was a rough go in the woods and water, this is my favorite video so far! Keep it up.

[@Timanator]

Quality gets better all the time, great jobs guys!

[@TailEnd88]

It's nice to see you guys back on the trail again after the roadtrip. It's when you boys are at your most natural; plant ID's and life philosophies abundant. And I know it's not the most pleasant, but it's also kind of nice to see you can still be humbled by mistress Nature even with all your fancy equipment. P.s. Robby as princess Leia, OMG. You guys are priceless :D

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I just keep re watching this, you guys are the best on KZbin by far the quality is just immense

[@hendu7111]

Watched a few of your videos and ran into this one. Been going to Welston area and Tippy dam for 30+ years and love it there. Good videos. Keep up the good work.

[@angelofloveiam50]

u all totally make me feel positive and just feel like have fun

[@lorenzosorice]

Great video guys. Haven’t been up to Manistee for a few years now...inspiration to get back up there.

[@Goodnessgraciius]

What a trip! Glad to know you made it and nobody was hurt. Equipment can (and will be) replaced. You guys know I LOVE your videos and this channel. But the video need an intro. A good story always needs a set-up. Give us a couple minutes of set-up. All adventures begin in the driveway or trailhead. I know that might be boring to you or feel like you always do that. But the viewer needs it, especially new viewers. In those couple minutes traveling to trailhead or staged planning of the trip, tell us a few things so we’re not lost. Where are you going? Why are you going there? What are your goals for the trip? What are the challenges? (Like did you know the forecast before you went?) A couple a minutes to set up the story would go a long way for the viewer. With this episode, (and a few others lately) I’ve felt like I was dropped into the middle of the story without any lead-up. It’s a little uncomfortable and I stayed confused for several minutes until the intro played. Otherwise, great video! You guys are the best! Andrew? Why aren’t you studying to be a naturalist? Or field biologist?

[@WildOdyssey]

Have to say you guys really do an amazing job on the editing. Love the videos

[@sandracamacho8526]

what a trip! keep it on, guys. You will remember this forever! good luck!

[@SeekingLost]

This is a classic lower peninsula hike. Not many options for a hike like this in the area. I've hiked this several times, including a bushwhack along the Manistee on the west side instead of doing the north country trail part... Lots of PUDs with no view. I've got some footage of that on my channel in my Manistee river video. Thanks for sharing

[@tracym7507]

This video shows the quintessential reason why I luv watching the Adventure Archives guys - no matter how bad things get, they try to find the good & try to make the most of it & they always manage to laugh at it all in the end! U guys are the best, thanks for sharing your videos

[@Jaspor123]

Glad you guys are all safe and I feel your pain about the loss of gear! It still looks like an amazing trip even with the river catastrophe and as always, you did a fantastic job filming it. Thanks for continued hard work and I wish you guys better fortune on the next trip!

[@aaronquicksall4269]

Everytime I hear your opening. I hear the theme to my side of the mountain.

[@MusicBent]

My first backpacking trip was along the Manistee river while I was in Boy Scouts. I’ve gone on to hike and camp a lot of other more amazing places that I never would have because of that experience. This brings back a lot of great memories. Thanks guys!

[@anthonymegali370]

I love the attention to details in all your videos, both in capturing the beauty of the surroundings and in how you appreciate nature. If you ever decide to come to Indiana I would be happy to show you around some beautiful waterways. My hiking is typically only day trips but I'm an avid canoeist. A few years back myself and a few friends actually paddled 5 days on the manistee. Such a beautiful river with a north woods feel.

[@Brinxy13]

MRT. One of my favorites living in western Michigan. Great choice!

[@capsoutdoors]

Excellent trip and episode! Dealing with adverse situations is something we all go through being outdoors (especially us that film our trips) and you four faced it like champs, hats off to you!

[@NavigatedChaos]

That over look you saw with the bend in the river, it's even better in the winter.

[@uptrail7169]

Another excellent AA episode despite this being a wet weather trip and canoe flip. 😬 Great job filming the storm clouds! 👍The Manistee River is a beautiful area! 😀

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

I love the hiking, but adding in the canoes really set it off! I love my canoe and I agree that canoeing just can't be described. Great episode guys!

[@Jrodeadhead2002]

Another good one!

[@Nixdorf]

what a nice video! Grab my wine, sit back, relax and enjoying this awesome awesome video ~ thanks guys for the effort!