Off Grid Cabin Life | Winter Backpacking on our own Mountain

[@sintax77]

I know it's been way too long since the last feature lenght backpacking trip video, and this is a little bit of a different vibe, but I hope you enjoy it. All my footage for the previous month's video was lost due to being literally ran over by several vehicles at the trailhead :o Needless to say I was a bit dismayed by that, but decided to inspire myself by doing something a bit different. I'm currently down in the Great Smoky Mountains with my wife about to film a fresh new winter backpacking video in my typical format, so stay tuned for that very soon. For what it's worth though, I really did enjoy switching up the approach for this video, and I hope at least few of you more die-hard viewers out there do too :)

[@cgriggsiv]

A moment of silence 🤐 Okay sorry about your luck on that At least maybe buy a glimmer of hope he was able to rescue the SD card at least

[@ptaszek1983]

Glad to see you are back! I really enjoy your videos.

[@rosemountfarms2897]

Missed you and so sorry about that bad luck I was thinking something must have happened. Looking forward to more

[@sintax77]

@@cgriggsiv Searched along the road for a good portion of time. I managed t recover a good portion of various mangled parts. Unfortunately the metal SD card housing spit open and the pinky nail sized SD card was never found. It's a shame because if was a super interesting trip with variety of weather conditions and mishaps along the way. Something like this was bound to happen at some point. I'm actually surprised I made it 10+ years before something like this happened, so its all good 🙅‍♀

[@cgriggsiv]

@@sintax77 You made it ten years before a major crash and mishap and I made with an oooo around maybe 14 hours before I destroyed mine and I mean it was completely destroyed on a mountain bike crash I'm pretty sure the trucks did worse than what I did But according to GoPro company mine should have gotten that mangled but I didn't mangle the s*** out of the metal housing but it did I also broke both elbows on that crash

[@RuthRader]

When You were gone, I took the time to explore Your efforts thru the years. And oh Sintax77, what You’ve done! Standing on the side of a mountain, feet dug in at a risky angle, cold wind in Your face pointing at a storm blowing in, while You’re thousands of feet up. Wow. What a tough, hard-nosed hiker You are! The things I’ve learned, the places I’ve seen thru Your well-produced videos! You lead the pack, Sintax77 and I’ll always be grateful for what You’ve shared. P.S. The cabin and land are beautiful. Thank You once again for sharing it all with Us. Respectfully and Sincerely.

[@pansyedenshaw1380]

It's about time sintax77. We have missed your adventures.. Keep them coming.

[@Michael-no6jw]

Easy,people have life's away from making videos.

[@Michael-no6jw]

Maybe he was busy eating Cheeseburgers!.🍔🍔🍔

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

A River runs through it is such a great movie, the scenery, and it is fantastic the storyline everything about it

[@barbarawilliams5621]

I am impressed! Wow! At the cabin you refilled the inside wood stack with logs-you used 3, you brought 3 inside. You topped off the battery unit, you swept the floor and made sure the cabin was shipshape for the next visitor! Also, on your overnight trip you again left the site the way you found it, AND made the smart decision to return to the cabin! Just shows old school values and common sense are still out there! To top it off, you carried the stuffed critter your wife put in your backpack with you, then placed it where you would see it and be reminded of her…loved that shout out to the love of your life! From Barbara in North Idaho (new subscriber, also old school…)

[@RobinsonAdventures-qn9pc]

Thank you, Shawn. We have watched every video you have made. Can't wait for each new adventure you take us on. Hiking in Louisiana is a bit different ( flat). We now have on our bucket list to hike in the Whites. Your trips have changed our mindset and our lives. the greatest thing you could have ever asked us, viewers, was " When was the last time you did something you will remember in 5 years" Thank you for the amazing content and for being an inspiration to so many people!!!

[@db.mc2]

Hi Shawn 👋 so sorry to hear about the lost footage buddy 😔 thank you for the update and video, appreciate you my friend 🙏 Be glad you weren't up here in NH Friday and Saturday, it was brutal man🥶😳 stay safe and take care 👊 👍

[@sintax77]

Yeah, that looked pretty rough up there. Happy I missed that 😬❄️

[@db.mc2]

@sintax77 Yes for sure 👍

[@charlesblankenship539]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video - a bit different from the past. I particularly enjoyed the cabin tour. It is amazing what you are able to do with so few watts.

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Charles. It's a work in progress, but those new LED light systems really do make a world of difference. The biggest draw is actually the DVD player, which still insist much. Our other battery can actually run a window air conditioner, which is pretty crazy.

[@ALORDW]

It was fates way of giving you a new camera. I enjoy the cabin trips. I was glad you decided to go back. Greetings to your lovely bride and will look forward to your next adventure.

[@sintax77]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@judithbrown3623]

Cabin videos are always welcome. Can't wait for your next video. I hope Sarah makes an appearance. Don't forget all the tent parts. Lol

[@RuthRader]

I appreciate what You do. Always. Thank You.

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Ruth!

[@beawriting]

Thank you for showing your setup! It was very inspiring.

[@justinthacker9557]

Man I started watching your channel years upon years ago about hiking. Then I saw your dad's channel with the cabin trips and I want to say both of y'all's channels are way under rated! Sheer entertainment and its just the facts of y'all are out here just having a good time while we go along. I saw this video about the cabin and just knew it was going to be a banger. Still one the top channels out there in my opinion. Keep it up!

[@randomadventures2.0]

Awesome location and cabin setup. Love the variety. Sorry to hear about your camera. I first found your Channel you going out and did the weekend Loop Trail in Arizona off of 60 in Gold Canyon. And then to find out we're both in Pennsylvania was awesome since then I have started my own channel and would love to get together with you someday maybe for a collab take care brother you have been very inspiring

[@garyspring5981]

You are one of my favorite outdoor s channel I have been watching for a long time your cabin looks very nice I always look forward too your adventures outdoors

[@uptrail7169]

Like always you still came up with a good video with the circumstances. I've had two sd cards fail over the years and I lost my camera in the woods once. Luckily someone found it and returned it to the rangers station. I heard that the Whites had some crazy weather a couple of days ago. 🥶

[@sintax77]

Yeah, I saw that too - negative 100 windchill. Yikes! Happy to hear someone returned you camera, that's awesome. Unfortunately, my was ground into a fine dust by the time I realized what happened and went back to look.

[@tughoward]

Great video! Always look forward to them!

[@lomino6478]

Enjoyed that 👍you took the loss of your video in good humour, as you did with forgetting your trekking poles. Look forward to your next adventure.

[@willagrey7116]

I love it when you come up to my home town. I love hiking on the West Rim trail, it is one of my favorites. The Mid-State trail runs through the same area.

[@garyb5877]

Great video. Love it when you and your Dad talk about the cabin.

[@SteveCrosd]

I really enjoyed this video. It reminds me of all of the times I have forgotten various things that I needed

[@zzlee14]

You can use a round stone or a marble inside your tent and rap a line around it on the outside and a secure your guy point. :)

[@gkookies1254]

Thanks for the video. Sorry about the lost footage. Always enjoy the footage.

[@paulkick7870]

Great concept!! I think I would improve your gear checklist system. Excellent "fade into the tree" shot!

[@robertcrouthamel9140]

Thanks so much for this vid. It really took me back 40-50 years in my youth, rough camping and fishing in Pine Creek.

[@WyrdBlogger01]

That is a very cool cabin. I really like how the sleeping system is set up.

[@ufcufc7734]

Great to see you back.

[@larry9796]

That is a nice cabin. I '\like the sleeping quarters setup. I like the shutters too. I'm going to steal that idea for my place.

[@remyllebeau77]

Those bunk beds are really packed in. I guess it makes sense with limited room in a cabin though. I would have loved going to a cabin like that when I was younger.

[@jameslee1485]

Another great adventure coming up.

[@kerkleblanc7690]

Outstanding video, Thanks

[@scottbutler1561]

Great video, incredible property. Thanks for including us on your experience, it's always a welcome and informative escape.

[@MegaSusanc]

Hello Sintax77, hope all is well. I 🤔 thought this was an Awesome video. Sorry about your camera that's a bummer hopefully you had that camera for ten years and it was about time for a new one. 😬 EEK 😳. Sorry, you couldn't find the SD card and you had to do the 3-day trip over. But I do have to say that I truly loved this video, you took us hiking and camping and showed us how 🤔 to overcome leaving your trekking poles at home when you need them for your tent, you found stix/branches to use instead and you made sure you showed us how to use the branch without hurting the tent ⛺️ I learned a lot from this adventure. I didn't know if it was hunting season 😳 that you were supposed to hang orange outside your blind😳 plus it's good to do it outside your tent as well. But I loved your cabin that deck was amazing, just perfect for a cookout and just sitting and relaxing. Thanks for explaining all the ins and outs of a cabin like that and I didn't know you shouldn't leave the battery fully charged or not charged if you weren't going to use it for a while. Thank you bunches for sharing this Awesome adventure and for all the hard work and time you put into these videos all of them even the videos that don't make it RIP poor video that we'll 😢 never see 😢 lol just teasing You gotta laugh about now what's done is done. Thanks for being so Awesome with a capital A. KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU 🤗HUGS🤗 PS, I'm looking forward to the next video with you and the wife. I like those, OH WAIT please don't forget THE TENT make sure you grab everything y'all need. sleeping pads blankets ⛺️ 🎪 🏕 tent. Lol love y'all Just kidding 😂 😜 🤪

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Anything is a great surprise from you sir!👍🏼

[@pureblood2020]

Looks like a nice time at Dads cabin. Good place for your Dad to enjoy his grandchildren....

[@cgriggsiv]

Awesome to get another sintax77 video

[@Schucknasty]

Huge fan of the cabin videos. Glad to see you back there!!!

[@LEXPIX]

Nice setup you guys have up there in the cabin. Multiple power source potions is smart thinking there.

[@mrrims]

That was cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@jn2159]

Miss that cabin man, can’t wait to go back!

[@scottyplug]

Missed you, man! Glad to see the cabin, too.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Great to see ya out there again sir. Looking forward to the next one.

[@ervinslens]

Such a beautiful and professional work! You elaborated this masterfully 🔥🔥

[@johnnySMALLpepper]

I enjoy your videos. Thanks for doing them. You have got to be making enough to pay for the ultralight gear now and then some. Welcome back

[@tomscott1159]

Ha ha! At least you remembered the tent. I know this guy who went camping with his family and forgot the tent. Stuff happens. It's part of the "fun".

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That is nuts!

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Great video, awesome adventure. Trekking pole tent, forgot trekking poles, no problem, you're in the woods. Be cautious of people super gluing themselves to your cabin.

[@perrybrantley6188]

Enjoyed the video.

[@jessixerin]

am i the only one who noticed how much that hot dog was moving?? my mom n i decided there must be a hungry ghost in the cabin lol

[@ronosmianski812]

Just super relieved it was only the camera that was severely damaged, and you are ok!

[@Michael-no6jw]

I think your idea of possibly chopping up some wood went totally out the window. Especially when you mentioned possibly taking a nap,Lol.

[@lacey8228]

Just subbed. I enjoy your videos. Watching from New Zealand

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Lacy. Glad you're enjoying them!

[@linh8997]

Awesome cabin. It was an interesting change. Shahz -baht happens....

[@Twobarpsi]

What a great idea for a trip! Love how the logging turned out.

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Two. I was a bit dismayed after losing the previous video (and camera), so I'm happy to hear that, even if it was a bit of a different adventure.

[@michaelbroyer3918]

I really liked this video precisely because it was outside of your box! What are the cold weather pants you wear? May I say, your subscribers are looking forward to your next adventure!

[@slowjamcdub]

Great video and love the cabin!!🤩👍🥾🏕

[@pamelagunn2421]

Just making the best of it, for us. Thank you

[@Philip-wz3ow]

Another thing you could do with a tracking tent if you forget poles again in the future is use a small stone or piece of stick inside the tent and tie rope around it like a button on the outside of the tent. Just an idea for the future which you can do with a tarp also if need be. I love your videos though.

[@sintax77]

Excellent point!

[@JBieseroutdoors]

Awesome video Sintax. I’m local to Tioga county and frequently hike the state game lands and a lot trails you mentioned in this video. I believe the area you refer to as “sunset point” is actually known locally as Mount Tom vista. Next time you are near camp take a ride into the Asaph Wild area and look for dry run trail off of goodal road it’s another vista spot that offers a beautiful sunset spot and a great place for hammocks! Maybe I’ll meet ya on trail sometime! Happy hiking!!

[@CMoore8539]

I’m a new subscriber. Who rides the beautiful horse 🐎? You have a Gorgeous Home.😊

[@patriciabisset-ci9hs]

New sub. Really enjoy your travels.

[@BlackcatOutdoors]

I'm fairly familiar with the area there. There's a campsite at Darling Run off the rail trail, that may have been a possibility. There's a couple stealth sites just below the state park we've used kyacking before too (not 100% sure on legality, but we've never been bothered). Enjoyed the video anyway, just giving you some ideas if you get stuck in the future. I spend half my summer kyacking and fishing all along Pine Creek. Maybe I'll bump into you sometime.

[@RoamingOutward]

Awesome video! Love seeing the cabin for sure! Can't wait for the next cabin trip with you and whiterook85.

[@clintonroushff7068]

33 minutes...if you wanted to use a ridge line above the tent, use "buttons" with the prusik knot. Fun trip

[@tomtimmons5334]

Awesome video… going to Eastman Mountain in NH soon…. Going to camp at the lake just south of there. Great inspiration to get hiking and camping soon as soon as he weather gets warmer.

[@sintax77]

Sounds like a blast. Stay safe and have fun!

[@cjrmultigun]

Odd question - where did you get that cool windchime?

[@sintax77]

I'm honestly not sure. It was given to my wife as a gift. It is pretty nice though.

[@gokucrazy22]

Ooh it would be awesome if you do the West Rim Trail for a video!

[@AerinLovesPebbles]

Just noticed u have a Rubicon..I bought my first jeep 2 weeks ago I love mine. I bought a jeep wrangler jl willeys.😊

[@bernadettebockis4120]

While you were taking down your tent, what was that noise?

[@RuthRader]

I heard that too? 🤔

[@whiterook85]

That was a crow or two. One of the bigger ones, about 8-10 inch tall. Heard it up there many times.

[@bernadettebockis4120]

@@whiterook85 Crows can come up with many kinds of sounds!

[@7lucerob]

Hello. If you don't mind me asking, what generator (make/model) are you using in your cabin? (The blue one). Thanks!!

[@matt-du8vu]

Totally enjoyed the videos as always. I have recently started purchasing some of the outdoor vitals gear as well. Have you had time to check out their shadow light packs yet?

[@JebJones]

You have a hatchet you don’t need hiking poles. Only 12 mins into the video tho. Can’t wait to see what happens next

[@woodchip2782]

Sometimes I think you forget gear by purpose just to show us all how you can get by if you don’t have the right equipment. Am I right!?😊 If yes I like the concept!

[@jenniecage349]

You said you had a hatchet. My dad used to cut them down and use a stick as a pole. My father used to call it a walking stick.

[@kellyohara806]

Have you ever had a cheeseburger from the Perma Stone Inn at Galeton? Best burgers ever in my husband's and my opinion. Tasty and huge!

[@TheTrailTrekker]

Make a video/review on the tent you used in the video and how it help up against weather..harsh conditions always seem to find you lol

[@dirtycommtroop]

Your hatchet reminds me of the one from A Cry in the Wild which was one of my favorite movies as a kid. I havent been able to find one like it. It looks like Brownings logo?

[@DarrellHaase]

I like how you talk like you normally do. As if you don't know this area like the back of your hand considering you hunt here.

[@sintax77]

We've got several stands on our property, but I've never actually hunted on the adjacent State Forest.

[@gregyohngy]

Your battery was close to be below freezing. Does it have low temperature shut off control? I am concerned that your solar panel charges the battery below freezing, but it running the fan internally kept it above freezing probably. A USB heating pad or unplugging the solar panel could protect the battery.

[@theduckthatquacks6445]

We routinely catch the 4th of July fireworks in Galeton, Pa about 25 west of Wellsboro.. & you drove all the way2 Mansfield 4the Waldump & the camera? After driving back2 find your camera destroyed? Good idea returning 2the cabin after the Sunset Vista view & rest considering no hiking poles 4the decent or accents... that may have saved you from the disaster Tri-fecta!!

[@DanielBrown-nj3th]

How is Ricky? Your buddy with pancreatic cancer. Hoping all is better. ❤

[@unityistheonlysolution3485]

This looks like a fun trip Sintax, I like your style. Be well, and be prepared. - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Thought Criminal/Vermont, DSA (‘DSA’, meaning “The Divided States Of America”)

[@okiezac6581]

Duuuuude it felt like two worlds colliding hahaha

[@sintax77]

Don't cross the streams!!

[@okiezac6581]

@@sintax77 🤣

[@BayouBushcraft]

Hey what hatchet are you using?

[@boylesfamilyhomestead5662]

what size of power station do you guys have? i want to be able to turn our generator off at night to watch movies in silence. i want to power a 55" tv and dvd player for maybe 5 hours a night.

[@s.pursell8901]

Welp, did you have a chance to be a part of the record-breaking -104 @ Mount Washington?

[@sintax77]

Haha, I thankfully was not up there for that. But if I was, I'm fairly certain I would have went plan be and kept my trip below tree-line. Looking forward to getting up there for a winter backpacking trip before the season is up though. :)

[@beckyleheny8636]

Enjoyed your video! Want to ask you the brand of pants you are wearing? I remember them from an old video, and I can't seem to find it! HELP!

[@s.pursell8901]

My aunt and uncle have property on the same mountain. They live off Deer lick. And my grandmother has property at the end out Mount Laural rd. Is the general store still at the bottom of the mountain with the bear on the porch.

[@ScottOwens28]

Great video! What thermometer is that? TIA ☺️👍

[@mandellapcarona24]

Thermodrop by Thermoworks

[@Varmitzapper]

Go over to Barbour Rock and camp in the park

[@conorfoley7585]

Are you relatively to Johnny Burnet? The flat top griddle youtube guy? You guys look and sound like twins

[@ganderson1972]

You should do a video on the jeep..

[@BudCowgill]

where can i purchase a thermometer you use on your trips

[@ronbaxter6859]

LOOKS LIKE IT MIGHT BE GOOD DEER HUNTING

[@James-dp6ji]

Make a tent pole from a tree branch

[@mikejurnak4253]

North Central Pa. My papa used to say that's God's Country (Potter) I'm from Pittsburgh ✌🏻

[@mikethor009]

And the access to the bunks looks as narrow as a crevice...why build it that way?

[@sintax77]

It was originally a one person area like the other ones, but was retro-fit after we added another guy to the annual hunting crew. I call it the submarine bunks now, haha. It is a bit tight to initially get into, but there a decent amount of room once you get up there.

[@John.0079]

If you don't like hunting you can still watch all the cabin videos, they never get anything. 😁

[@sintax77]

That's actually a great point 😅

[@jimspinelli5166]

Thought you couldn't camp anywhere on PA state land? Only designated camping area. Unless this is national public land

[@matthoward1174]

Put that CO2 detector down low. Carbon monoxide piles up on the floor. By the time it hits that shelf, it will be too late !

[@sintax77]

Good tip - thank you! I will make sure to look into that.

[@amywill9185]

I hear that is an outdated myth and that it disperses in a room quite evenly.

[@mistabone3899]

CO is slightly less dense than normal air. It won't settle like propane.

[@slowjamcdub]

@@amywill9185what’s the truth!!!😫😫😫😫

[@Twobarpsi]

CO2 is carbon dioxide. CO is carbon monoxide.