RESTLESS OUTDOORS - Backpacking The Manistee River Trail!

[@CatherineGregoryAdventures]

Always fun going along on an adventure with the Restless One and Timmy!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks Catherine!!!! It was fun short trip!!!

[@acarboneauify]

MRT is the most gorgeous trail in the LP. My wife and I go every year. It’s really popular these days because of the beauty and distance from the bigger southern cities like Grand Rapids and Detroit, so it can get busy on weekends/holidays. If you are into canoe/kayak camping, Hodenpyl to Tippy Dam is a great canoe run. Small mouth bass, brown trout, pike (slower water in the tippy dam backwaters) are all in the river. I love that you took the time to do a video about the MRT, if you haven’t done so yet, try it again mid-October.. the colors are breathtaking.

[@gretchenlopez787]

Beautiful video!

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Great video ! Looks like some good fun ! ADVENTURE is out there !!!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Yes it is!!! Michigan has sone AMAZING sites!!! Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS You're welcome !THANKS for sharing !

[@TheWeekendHiker]

Nicely done. I rather enjoyed this one.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks Adam!!!

[@hikerdad]

That water is beautiful and 👍 on your campsite

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

That water was awesome!!! It's truly a beautiful place!!!!

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Found your channel this morning ! subscribed !

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Awesome!!!!

[@mikedowns2006]

Next time bring an Ultralight rod. I just strap mine to the side and I bring a small Plano box. Awesome fishing in that section of the River.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

Good stuff....👊

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks brother!!!!!

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

Nice hike. We kayaked from Hodenpyle Dam ti Tippy Dam 2 years ago. The river is great to kayak and the fishing is good. Lots of rainbows, smallmouth bass. Even got a pike. A one nighter from Hodenpyle to Red Bridge is almost perfect if you want to fish. We found a great lit9tle campsite on the NCT side of the river.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya!!! That sounds like an awesome little trip!!! Had no idea about Northern Pike!!! Good to know!!!

[@jamesthornton3339]

Nordhouse Dunes just to the South of the MRT is also hammered with campers. A beautiful area for sure

[@garycoulier]

Lots of cutoffs on the manistee trail - got to watch the markers. Never tried night hiking, maybe this spring.

[@irishluck7461]

Haha wonder if the fishing is any good here ?? YES it is !!!! Brown trout rainbows and steelhead my friends ...I'm a local ..great video

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Local huh!!! Lucky ass!!! 🤣....Gorgeous area!!!!

[@irishluck7461]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS you should consider relocating here to Michigan.... Ohio is such a restless non deordeized arm pit 🤣🤣

[@uptrail7169]

I watched this video in my hammock when I was on my Superior Hiking Trail trip. It was also busy there on Memorial Day weekend.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Sweet!!! Can't wait to watch your long journey on the SHT!!!

[@campdavid2503]

⛺️🥾👍

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks David!!!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

I love night hiking in the summer. I have that same headlight. Love it. I hope Goat gets out of County soon. 😂🤣😂😂. That suspension bridge is really cool. Awesome campsite for night two. Timmy carries Twix bars and Sweet Tarts and Cookies. He’s so awesome!!! My buddies never carry anything good like that. Lol. Cool video brother. 👍

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣... Timmy has an awesome assortment og goodies!!! He rarely shares but when he does... you're never disappointed!!! LOL!

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Man that river is beautiful. I would love to kayak that sucker. Looked like a nice relaxing trip brother.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Ya it was!!! It's a fast moving river but scenic as all hell!!! That might be a trip where you camp at a spot for 2 days and just eat...relax...eat...and relax.....and eat some more...🤣

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Crazy...the music I used for this video are Guided By Voices...originally hailing from Dayton Ohio... posted this video yesterday and that night, The city of Dayton suffered 2 amazingly devastating tornado's... please pray for the people of Dayton...this will be a long recovery...

[@irishluck7461]

Yikes

[@AJKPenguin]

Yep. Just around 18 or so tornadoes. Dayton will rebound well though. Spirits not broken, despite battered.

[@theworldaccordingtogoat4482]

Some friends!!!! Didn’t even send me any conjugal visits while I was locked up. It was the strawberry shortcake legos so I couldn’t resist. You know that’s my fave. Nice trip buddy. Place looks awesome. We should totally yak it up. That place is loaded with salmon and steelhead in the cold months. Not sure how far you are or how far they run up but they are in the system later. I think it’s a zoo of fisherman tho too so taking at that time would be a dick move to the waders. Goat out! 🤘

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

We are definitely hitting that area up again... get to work planning and stay out of prison....

[@nobodyhikes]

Really nice views of the river on this trail. Good trip, thank you. Very nice 100 series!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks so much!!! Really a beautiful place for sure!!! Love my 100!!!

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

Beautiful and relaxing, thanks for taking g us along dude!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Yes it was Korbin!!! Awesone little trail!!!!

[@payakadventures]

All that trying to find the trail, I thought Bryce was maybe leading in the dark to camp. 😂 kayak camping is a little easier, trail typically always goes one way. Where yinz heading on the kayak trip?

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣... no kidding right??? Bryce blows us out of the water nowadays when it comes to screwing the pooch on the trail...lol! Kayak trip is still in the works...that's Goat's and Timmy's department... I'm just their chauffeur and videographer...

[@payakadventures]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS intested in doing a Allegheny river trip or a West Branch susquehanna trip? I've been wanting to do those 2, but my friends are boring. Lol

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Wow I can’t believe y’all aren’t doing any fishing.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

It was tough watching all those kayakers down there... need to get me a small little rod to carry!!!

[@wvhikingadventures714]

“Thank you Chippendale’s” lol, classic!!! Great vid!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣....found the Easter Egg! LOL!

[@jeremywenrich]

That was great. You guys are pretty funny :) Thanks for sharing!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks so much Jeremy!!!

[@All_Things_Out_Doors]

Very cool! I was just talking today about this trip and kayaks lol. Looked like a great time!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya!!! We will definitely be heading back for a kayak trip!!! That trail is definitely a must to check out...short...but well worth the trip!

[@jalenyoung4669]

I just did it

[@QuietMowing]

Happy memorial day, thank you for your service, Adam! 🇺🇸

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣.... can't believe Timmy talked me into a trip on one of the busiest holiday weekends! It was a very pretty place though!!!

[@QuietMowing]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS I was watching, wondering, "are they gonna hike thru Monday?" 👍 Thanks for the vid!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

@@QuietMowing I wish...had a family obligation at noon on Sunday... pulled in my driveway at the stroke of noon... my wife was happy...🤣

[@QuietMowing]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS 😜

[@markcummings6856]

Sweet outing and video!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Thanks as always Mark!!!!

[@markcummings6856]

RESTLESS OUTDOORS Come to the Dack’s someday my man, I’ll hook you up. Some moderate to serious hiking. 7 million acres. Largest forest preserver (private /public) in the lower 48.

[@terrytarchala4579]

Kayak camping is great on the river. I am going June 8-9. Up river farther. I can give you some great info if interested.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Nice!!! And yes...any info would be great!!!

[@terrytarchala4579]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS Sent you an email

[@HikingWithShawn]

The skeeters are getting bad over here as well. We've had lots of rain and the flooding just attracts them but I stay with it and deal with it :D Great video my friend!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Exactly... just gotta learn to live with them...we are in their backyards anyways...🤣....thanks for watching Shawn!

[@SalineScott]

I miss Goat too! He must be restless!!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Scott.... he is BEYOND restless...🤣

[@BackpackingLightUSA]

After seeing the scene at 6:50 I never, ever, want to miss any of your videos again. Bell is clicked. ^rj

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣... thanks so much man!!!

[@wanderingaloudwithmark3057]

It's funny you should mention how busy it is. Here in the pacific northwest, everywhere we hike or camp it is very busy.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Because its so damn BEAUTIFUL up there!!! I personally don't mind others enjoying themselves on the trail... it's great to see other smiling faces enjoying themselves!!!

[@Dr.Pepper_not]

Like your Petzl Bindi??

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

So far so good!!! Love the fact that it weighs nothing... bright as all heck... and rechargeable!!!

[@WealthandTravelonaDime]

wow didnt realize u guys night hiked the nct side that would get confusing fast with side hill switch backs. was great seeing you guys im sure we see you again on the trail. keep up the good work.

[@Timmy-kz4lj]

Great to meet u.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya!!! Was awesome meeting you two!!! That place was definitely crowded but was an amazingly beautiful trail!!!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Didnt Tim Watson just do this same trip??? Or am I going nuts 🤨

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Yes...and well... you're nuts anyways...🤣.... actually...and if Tim wants to confirm...he was at Manistee when we were at the Sods...which is funny because it was Tim's original idea to go to the Sods... I smell conspiracy....🤣

[@OUTDOORS55]

RESTLESS OUTDOORS i just thought i was watching a reupload😂 Definitely conspiracy...

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

I did just do this! 😅

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

@@TimWatsonOutdoors it's a new KZbin game...copy everything Tim does...🤣

[@MarkFugel]

awesome river spots..thanks for taking us along. Can you talk more about those side things you set up for Tim's Duplex? I have Duplex and never heard about them?

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Those things are great!!! Check out my video "Zpacks Duplex...after the Honeymoon"... I talk about more about them... pretty inexpensive and it really spreads out the Duplex!!!

[@netgraphx]

Definitely a river worth kayaking. I already have 4 nights on the Manistee this year. That section is more of a day/one nighter, unless you portage. But there are other sections that are perfect for multiple days. I'm currently working on a 100 mile trip for later this summer there.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Sweet!!! Need to get my yak wet this year... didn't realize you can make a long trip portaging!!! Great to know! Thanks for watching!!!

[@KUEHLKUEST]

Wanted to stop by and say hello from Michigan! We just posted our Day two of our NCT/MRT loop and your video popped up! Love it!! We were up there this past Memorial Day Weekend and it was super busy!...We have supported and subscribed...cheers Colleen and Jonny...be sure to check us out too!

[@c.sharpe2859]

Dude your freaking kill me here...I was just there on may 15th trough 17th. Hike up from udell and did the loop....Man would have been groovy to meet up with you on the trail.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya man!!! Hope you had as good of weather as we had!!! That place is great!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@john_kelley]

Great video! You and Tim really need to learn how to have more fun. 🤣

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣... actually... in real life, we despise each other... we have to act real hard in front of the camera for our fans... it's a sad reality... but we do it for all of you...😂 We are like the Simon and Garfunkel of Backpacking...

[@john_kelley]

RESTLESS OUTDOORS lol. 😂 Sounds like a married couple.

[@jacobpoucher]

man your braver then me, i stay out of the woods no matter what on holidays like this. can you say zoo, most people in this country are some of the stupidest peope ive ever met, its crazy. great vid!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

I agree 110% with you...this was all Timmy's idea...🤣

[@grounddweller3134]

That did look like an amazing area to kayak....Maybe the nxt youtube meetup should include kayaks nd beer lol

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Lots and lots of beer... 🤣.... ya...it is a pretty place for sure!!!

[@joshsmith5234]

we were there too, passed you on the MRT side!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Nice man!!! Should have said hello man!!! Or at least tripped me walking by...🤣...We totally lucked out on the weather for sure!!!

[@joshsmith5234]

@@RESTLESSOUTDOORS I didnt want to slow you and Tim down. And yeah Friday night was wet but all good after! I proposed to the girlfriend on Saturday at camp/look out 7B and she said yes so it was a great weekend lol

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

That is AWESOME Josh!!! Congrats to the both of you!!!👊

[@mbikesrulee]

Wait!? Who works at chipndales

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

🤣... was waiting for someone to catch that!!!!

[@consumedesign]

If you need a third on the trips let me know. :)

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Heck ya!!! But.... be careful of what you wish for... hiking with us is known to cause serious mental problems... 🤣

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

I have been trying to do that trail for about 4 years and Everytime I plan the trip something happens and I can't make it. Good video man

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Funny thing...of all the videos I've seen on this place... I was never really excited about going... man was I SO WRONG!!! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING place!!! Gotta get there!!!

[@cgriggsiv]

It's not a restless outdoor adventure without getting lost within the first 300 ft in the dark or without getting lost within the first 2 miles during daylight

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

So true... sooooo true....🤣

[@hikingtochange7589]

Am I the only one here or is the color off on your videos?

[@hikerdan6013]

Adam loves his colors saturated. I"m red/green color blind and all I see are the green leaves. LOL

[@MaximusMJG]

Hiking to Change same the color profile seems over done in all the videos

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Ahhhh.... the beauty of creating your own videos... I choose to shoot in Vivid mode on my camera and love using LUT filters in editing.... that way you know you're watching a Restless Outdoors video...🤣 Sorry...that's my style...appreciate the view though!!!

[@hikingtochange7589]

RESTLESS OUTDOORS I guess that blows my attempt at convincing my husband that it’s our TV.

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

@@hikingtochange7589 🤣