Roan Highlands Backpacking Trip

[@cozettejeanneret-davis2758]

I'm from North Carolina and would go to Roan Mountain a lot .thanks for such a wonderful video of my home state

[@Brandi.Nicole]

Going to find my soul again 😂 hopefully it’s lost somewhere there in the mountains! ❤

[@RJAZ89]

Great content, it's insane to see you that you don't have more subs. Top notch production quality and content. keep it up!

[@intothebackcountry2658]

Thanks!

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

The thru-hikers get all the subs. But I don't think that's necessarily because people aren't as interested in watching section hiker's vlogs, I think it has something to do with KZbin's algorithms and recommendations Maybe? Backpacker_Comics was actually having a discussion about this on Instagram recently. It's like everyone who is interested in hiking is constantly getting AT and PCT thru hiking vlogs recommended to them, and no section hikes on other lovely Trails, so a lot of people are missing news about other beautiful Trails out there as well!

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

I subbed!

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Hey, that was fantastic! Well done and thank you! Getting myself super psyched about doing a LASH from the Roan Highlands to the Grayson Highlands in the spring of 2020, I really enjoyed seeing your footage of bits and pieces of your hike. Can't wait to see the Overmountain shelter myself :-)

[@intothebackcountry2658]

Glad you liked it! Wish you well on your big hike next year

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Into the Backcountry Guess what, I’m leaving Saturday for the hike I described above one year ago. :-) I stumbled upon this again today (it’s so hard to wait, I just had to sneak a peak through the vlogs of others to get a taste before leaving), and although I realized I had seen it before, I just had to watch it again all the way through. Quality vlogging of a quality spot on the Appalachian trail! You really should have more subscribers. That said, I shall be one of them.:-)

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Oh it looks like I already was one! :-)

[@GimpyCamper]

Hello new friend. I love this area. We are going tent camping up there this weekend!

[@j.jonahjameson3025]

Needs way more subs and views. Great stuff 😁

[@pahpyaw]

can you camp when you get to the mountain bald?

[@BacktotheOutdoors]

Are you aware of any restrictions regarding dispersed tent camping in the area?

[@intothebackcountry2658]

The only restriction is at Grassy Ridge Bald. Everywhere else is open to camping as far as I know

[@3picAdventuresLLC]

Great views!!! I love your video style. I need to hike this trial. How did you plan your trip?

[@intothebackcountry2658]

Thanks! I highly recommend this trail. To plan you can check out my trail guide at intothebackcountryguides.com and that should cover most of what you need to know. You can check out other KZbin videos and blogs for more of a well rounded knowledge of the area to

[@scotthicks919]

Hey Justin, great video! I have been planning this exact trip for the fall. Is there a way to contact you directly? I would like would like to know a bit more about the trip. And your experience with the MLD pack. Have been looking at them recently. Cheers! Scott

[@intothebackcountry2658]

+Scott Hicks Thanks for watching! My e-mail is [e-mail]. We can eather e-mail back and forth or send me your phone # via e-mail and I can call you. Whatever your comfortable with. Always love to talk about backpacking

[@thomasbroadbent619]

not a question about the video.How do i go about figuring out what size dry bag for a food bag?And what size i need for cloths?

[@intothebackcountry2658]

Good questions. For a food bag generally speaking people use anywhere from a 12L dry bag to a 14L. It allows you to carry 4 to 5 days worth of food. And for your clothing bag it depends on how much extra cloth your bringing. For me I bring a beanie hat, gloves, underwear, and socks. A 6L is plenty big enough. I also bring extra paints and a shirt but leave them outside of my clothing bag so they don't wrinkle really bad

[@thomasbroadbent619]

Into the Backcountry thank you

[@thomasbroadbent619]

Into the Backcountry now the plan right now is a 7 day hike and 3 at base camp will the 12-14l bag still work

[@intothebackcountry2658]

Tommy Broadbent If I'm reading your question right that's 10 days worth of food. I never personally packed for 10 straight days. Definitely consider going with the larger size 14L. I went for 7 days backpacking and was fine with a 13L

[@thomasbroadbent619]

Into the Backcountry yes 10 days worth of food but will only be hiking for 5 or so miles per day seeing that it will be my wife and i first multi day hike

[@roebucksadventure]

what time of year did you do this hike

[@intothebackcountry2658]

It was late May. I think the week before memorial weekend. I recommend going in early June because then the rhododendrons are in full bloom making views look epic

[@jeffflory1645]

Those hills would be very suitable for a wind farm!...Or a few nice subdivisions... (Imagine the views!)

[@maddogpatches]

and those hills would be destroyed

[@kappy0405]

Horrible idea.

[@jeffflory1645]

Haha, hysterical! Love it!

[@miltonweyer6888]

What kind of backpack do you have?

[@intothebackcountry2658]

I currently use the Gregory optic 48 liter backpack but in the video Im using the Mountain Laurel Designs Exodus backpack. Both are great backpacks