Hiking the Dix Range Pt 1 - Adirondacks 3 Day Backpacking Trip | Hammock Camping

[@sintax77]

I know people watch these vids for different reasons, so check it out: Part 1 is for the Camp Chillers - camp setup, campfire chat, camp cooking and gear talk. Part 2 is for the Mileage Killers - trails, summits and views. Pick you poison or go for the double shot. Choice is yours ;)

[@uptrail7169]

I'll go for the double shot!!

[@sintax77]

Well played. Coming right up. ...or well, maybe in a week or so... :)

[@1903A3shooter]

"Week or So" O please have pity on us poor internet camping junkies.

[@Paul_4Peace]

Sarah needs to get her mind out of the gutter every time sintaxx says Dix she giggles!! Lmao 😂

[@frankvolpe2178]

Back to your roots. This vid is why I watch, to see you (or you and company) have fun sprinkled with the occasional tips and pointers which I might add to my own trips. Nice upload thanks. Can't wait for Part 2!

[@bobe.4302]

I want to thank you sintax77 for all the great information you provided over the years that I have been following you. Your videos motivated me to start backpacking again after I had my hip replaced. That was was over 3 years ago. I'm 62 years old and your advice on ultra ligh backpacking equipment made it possible for me to get out there and enjoy the outdoors again. I live in upstate New York and the Adirondacks Mountains are my backyard. My sincere thanks for motivating me to get back out into great outdoors.

[@MackZero]

I've concluded that Sara should always be included in future videos for comedic content.

[@MackZero]

Serious talk about food storage while Denali does strip tease in background...priceless.

[@greenleafterrain]

dog hammock makes me smile, thanks for sharing :)

[@Dirt_McGirt_ODB]

Sara telling Denali to hike his own hike was absolutely epic! 😂

[@kimprocarione5473]

Excellent! Again! Denali is freaking awesome! And you are the best doggie parents! Her own hammock AND sleeping bag! You rock! In your Maine video with Mike and Danielle, I forgot to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I caught the bachelor party bit! I think that's awesome! And I forgot to mention Rose! What a beauty! And the way she followed Mike around, and he was so attentive to keeping her safe and healthy! Rotties are one of my very favorite dog breeds ever, but they aren't built for extended times of exertion, especially if it's warm, and he did so great at taking care of her! Pitties are outstanding animals also! You all have outstanding tastes in dog breeds! 🐾♥️🐾

[@RamonTecchio]

So nice to see couples out in the woods! Congratz

[@ChrisGross-jr7zc]

So i want to say thanks for showing your trip. That spot was stinkin beautiful .God Bless all 3 of you

[@bretthikez6567]

Great to see the hiking videos back..chilling at camp is one of my favorite parts of hiking..the fire and cooking on it is the best..especially in the winter..

[@EatCarbs]

Looked like a fun outing. I like when you Sara along.. she's cool and funny too. Thanks for the video

[@sintax77]

It was a good time indeed. I believe she's a keeper.

[@michaelfederlin7825]

Finally, I've been waiting for one of these local backpacking videos for a while

[@ncdean62]

Love the solo hike video's, but Sara "and Denali" always add so much to the video! Love her impersonations and foolishness!

[@KoolKyle_Adventures]

SinFact: This video rocks!!! You always cover the best stuff, Sara is awesome, and seeing Denali in the hammock was the best thing ever!

[@Crazymikeyyy]

Perfect timing! Ready for bed and just enough time before sleep

[@danoutdoorsman5954]

Hi Sintax77 love watching your videos, keep them coming. You are probably aware of this, the twist top bear canister isn't legal in the ADK high peaks area--DIX range is not included. Only the DEC black bear canister with the coin slot opener is allowed. The Bears have learned how to unscrew and pop of the top--yellow yellow Bear. She was the first and taught her cubs, yellow yellow was the identifying ear tags that she wore. She is no longer alive, but her cubs and others are. Be save out there. Enjoy.

[@christof705]

Sara is turning into the Maple Queen at 6:25, you'd better watch out for the Maple King...

[@julie3026]

Adirondacks my former backyard! Can't say I've explored the Dix area much but I am interested in seeing the rest of your adventure for future ideas!

[@sintax77]

The range we hit the next day was pretty amazing. Definitely worth checking out some time.

[@AdirondackPatriot]

I can't believe that your channel has not been on my radar long before now, but I'm very pleased that I've finally discovered it. And it's especially cool to see that your adventures brought you to the Adirondacks. I've been hiking and camping throughout the Adirondack Park for over 30 years... there are LOTS of these little out of the way spots that are a joy to find. On to part 2 :)

[@cernunos8153]

I love dix mountain wilderness. One of my favorites

[@elizabethwhite6364]

Loved it - lots of fun! Loved the dog hammock!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello my outdoors friend. Thank you for sharing your family video. It is good to see You, Sara and Nali out in the wilds once again. Really what a fun video to see. I believe that your little dog might be a little spoiled. : - ) What a good dog. You folks take care out there, be safe and Always have fun. 🤗

[@laplanteconsulting]

I loved how she laughs when you say Dix.

[@PocketsForBugs]

hahaha, sara is funny!! you guys are great when on trips together

[@ddun1923]

Denali stole the show ;). I've never seen a dog so comfortable with hiking and camping! Great vid as always Sintax77. This gets me hyped for my Dec trip here in Texas (unfortunately too hot any earlier in the season).

[@oobogart]

I love that she brought the sun with her. I was laughing my butt off.

[@frankied7048]

Great vids, and lots of good advice! Really appreciate the time and effort y'all put into sharing your adventures.

[@johntaylor7406]

You always do an amazing job on your video, and the extra info. Thanks for sharing.

[@flyrodhiker8326]

Great video and that's an awesome flashlight! Who cares if it's heavy or not? Hike your own hike and tote your own crap!

[@Bhamlunker]

I got the WB wooki last year and made a DIY copy for my wife...I wont buy/make another type...so easy and works amazing. Great video Syntax...I am going on my first overnight backpacking trip this weekend in cades cove with my wife...to date we have only done shorter trips with our small kids or kayak camping a bit too. Gonna be fun. Your videos are always enjoyable and informative.

[@KnightsoftheTrail]

Your videos always gets us pumped for a big hike!

[@BeeSauced]

This is easily the best video I've seen on youtube

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Awww. Nali looks so comfy in his hammock!

[@andrewmoffatjr9634]

Addictive viewing and so informative,Thank you.

[@Stickmann7]

great area the dix range. OK, having just turned 70, it has just occurred to me that it's time for Hammer Time... no, no make that hammock time. I still like sleeping on the ground in a tent,but when it comes to getting up, it's near impossible to get up off the ground these days. At least with a hammock ur already up off the ground. I will watch all of your hammock videos again and then make my final decision as to what to buy!! Great videos by the way and with the Dacks, ur almost in my backyard!!! Thanks for the help....

[@sintax77]

That's awesome - Thanks, Bob! Glad you're enjoying the vids.

[@gordo3di]

My first real hike was Peekamoose / slide mountain trails in the Catskills (thanks to you) and I recently chose the Dix mountain range for my birthday hike in late October... Then I saw you already did it. Love your videos!

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Gordon. Those are some great hikes. Happy to hear you're getting out there. Enjoy it!

[@alexwalker9135]

The dog hammock is amazing! That made my day!

[@vanscoyoc]

Sara can't handle the Dix and the Tuckers...two well known hiking families!

[@TheEriegpman]

UL hikers might be angry, but us Car Campers are loving it!

[@sintax77]

Haha, right on. :) I love UL as a separate hobby, but _some_ of them need a sense of humor badly...

[@allisonpelphrey1816]

Sarah is hilarious!

[@graciewend1589]

Love all your videos but the ones with your Lovely Wife are the Best. She is so humorous and you two seem to have a great Soulmate relationship.

[@brianadventures9622]

Love the videos with Denali! I'm working on getting my adventure pitbull in the woods with me!

[@twhiz5611]

Nice trip I'll be doing the dix range columbus day weekend

[@sintax77]

Awesome, enjoy it!

[@quietrevelry]

It's going to be a madhouse up there that weekend. It's Canadian Thanksgiving also.

[@denali9643]

I've done Marcy in winter, but never have been to the Dix area. Looks really impressive!

[@jeffvandam874]

Great video! love watching you two. Always impressed by your (humorous) edditing.

[@sintax77]

Thanks, Jeff.

[@ImAhammer88]

Finally back in the hammocks😁😁 love your videos! 👌🏻👍🏼

[@guisspino2347]

I live in NY. If you enjoyed this check out Sleeping Beauty Mountain from the Dacy Clearing trail head. Gorgeous view of Lake George

[@sintax77]

Awesome, thanks. I have a feeling we'll be back up that way again, so I'll have to keep that in mind if we do a return trip. We rented a cottage with a view of Lake George on the way home and really enjoyed it.

[@nuventurer]

I really should start hammock camping.You inspire me a lot! Thanks

[@americanhomeimprovements7932]

Always enjoy watching y’alls great adventures!

[@cfraimondo233]

Good choice for the ADK high peaks. Dix range is a lot less crowded than other areas of the Adirondacks. Stayed at Slide Brook lean to in the past. It allows you to hit all five peaks in a single day.

[@lynneagle4348]

Awesome video! Lynn XXX

[@adventurecapture754]

Love the Notch Gear hat. I have one as well and it is my favorite hat.

[@natashaball316]

"I brought the sun!" hahaha love it!

[@quietrevelry]

FYI to folks catching this in 2020 or later. New regulations on bear canisters have come out in conjunction with a rezoning of the ADK High Peaks Wildernesses. Check the NYS DEC website for details. Also expect to see a ban on the clear blue canisters, as they are being regularly defeated now. www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7865.html

[@marafay1203]

Your killing me two straight adventures with two parts. Still loving the videos keep it up!

[@Kerobinson15]

Love your videos. You do a hell of a job with them

[@darlenehansen5342]

Awesome! Love it!

[@ortenoutdoors9390]

Nice video. looked like a great time. Cheers

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Imagine carrying an 80# pack and fighting the bad guys which meant even more when you had to hump your AR + ammo for same. Minimum of 10 clips with 30 rounds each oh and 1 in the weapon already, + your bullet proof vest helmet and other featured items for your safety. Oh well you get the picture 😏. BTW you guys are a hoot!!!

[@kevinbungles]

Lol one minuet in and Sarah lost at the question, we are on the Dix trail!!! FairPlay Sarah you had a different thought

[@sstritsman]

Camp spot was very cool.

[@sintax77]

It really was. We were saying that it's probably one of those campsites that we would want to specifically go back to again.

[@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys]

You guys were in my neck of the woods!! Would have been cool to run into you. Unfortunately, a lot of trails and associated structures (bridges, stairs, boardwalks, lean tos) are in serious disrepair in NYS. A lot of the work is carried out by volunteers. I’ve stayed out of the High Peaks for years. They’re seriously overrun. But I suspect a fair amount of resources are used there while other parts are left on their own. The “camp here” disks are often too close to the fire pit for me. I worry about embers hitting the tarp. Sara was a riot as always! The olite was insane! And the hammock for Denali was neat. Looking forward to the next part!

[@robertjohnson2586]

Great vid, you guys rock!

[@vanscoyoc]

Tune in at 11:40....lmao! The Tuckers Stayed Here.....killed me....I do have a different sense of humor.

[@stephenpinder1903]

You guys get around!!! I do love the Empire State. Pinderfact - Lake Placid is actually on Mirror Lake.

[@dannywhitlock8309]

Hi, Shawn 👍🏻👍🏻 Great hiking and hammock camping adventure 👍🏻 also I would like to know what are those string lights Sara uses above her hammock are they battery or solar powered lights. I did google sting lights and I seen some EMO hammock lights which are battery powered. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great week !!! Danny

[@Bryan-vz4sz]

Pushin out them vids.. loving it

[@Trail75]

you are great together, video is great now part 2

[@Outdoor_MED]

ADKs high peaks for the win! That is where i usually hike. You should've done wolf jaw and Mt. Marcy

[@sintax77]

+HIKE & BIKE VLOGS Hadn't heard of Wolf Jaw before - I'll have to look look into that.

[@TroutWest]

Tried the Pack it Gormet all american burger last over night and it was pretty good but a pain in the ass to make compared to other freeze-dried meals. I think I'll stick to mountain house if i'm going to go the dehydrated route.. or just bring some legit food to cook. It's not a bad option for some that want to work a little more to eat a freeze-dried though.

[@sintax77]

+RoadTripVidz Yeah, that burger one is a little different. They're not all that way though. Some of my faves (like the chili, dumplings, and all of their apps) just need hot water dumped in the bag, like Mountain House.

[@TroutWest]

sintax77 definitely. Pack it gormet are some of the best freeze dried out there. I'll probably buy some others but will plan to eat them on trips where I won't bring steak lol

[@flysubcompact]

You two appear to really enjoy each other's company. A good thing to see. BTW, Sintax...I've been subbed for a long time and you've always reminded me of someone like I'd seen somewhere before, but I could never put my finger on it. On this video I finally recalled who. Walt Disney, when he was a young man. He was a tall, lanky fellow, too.

[@sintax77]

+flysubcompact Haha - thanks, fly! Maybe we're long lost relatives.

[@elizabethandrachik8720]

The dog is adorable

[@skobird2732]

Planning a trip into that second lean-too, think its still crooked lol

[@jariperho]

30:09 - Huh, I've never seen a backpacking canister stove do that. I'm as bewildered as Sara.

[@sintax77]

I've had happen mostly when taking it _off_ too slow. There's a sweet spot where the gasket isn't sealed, but the fuel nozzle is still in far enough to let fuel escape. The 2,000' elevation change may have exacerbated things as well. It's particularly painful if it happens in the frigid winter and sprays on your hands.

[@jariperho]

Thanks for the reply and warning. Love your adventures and channel! 👍🏻

[@Apocapenguin]

"Babe, I brought the SUN!" Hahahaha, yes Sarah!

[@LiveItUpAdventures]

Sintax77 please do a review on that cook set. Wanting to take the family backpacking but don't want to carry a lot of cooking gear. Seems like that may work better idk.

[@W00lly001]

Looked like a fun time :^) When is Pt 2 coming out

[@johnbutler2231]

Yes, Sarah "Hike your own hike" :)

[@williamcourtney8593]

Ah, the return of Martha Child. lmfao You guys are hilarious. :D

[@robertniles1781]

Always enjoy your videos.......even more so when your wife is with you.

[@All_Things_Out_Doors]

Love the dogmock lol :-) will it work w my 110lb Lab?

[@sintax77]

+All Things Out Doors Weight rating is 225, so unless length is an issue, I would imagine it would be fine.

[@saltintheeye]

i feel like you guys got buzzed at happy hour when setting up the tarp. :)

[@mainehiker6157]

What fabric is the 2T in? Has Denalis nails done anything to the fabric? While I love my dog in the hammock I don't love the tough night sleep or the tick fears. Like the close up of those underquilt hooks 😉 love your videos! Sara interview by the shed soon?

[@sintax77]

Now that you mention it, I'm not sure what fabric it is. I just checked Dutch's site but didn't see a mention of that either. It's some sort of medium to light weight silnylon though (based on weight rating is 225). I haven't had any wear and tear issues so far. Denali's nails aren't too sharp, due to lots of walking on pavement etc, so that probably helps.

[@earlyamerican2459]

Thank you

[@sintax77]

You're quite welcome.

[@mlarabee]

..going to light up your pants,lol . Great video

[@azcolby40]

So when is pt 2 ???? Waiting!!!🤓

[@NewEnglandwilderness]

Popcorner spicy queso chips are damn good

[@cgriggsiv]

My apologies for getting to you so late but I think you're looking for the DD tarp which the one you want will be the 4.5 x 4 which equals to English terms 15ft x 10.5ft

[@sintax77]

+cgriggsiv Thanks, I'll check that out.

[@RandallW20]

😮 when were y'all in Fort Worth? That's where I live 😜 Dig your vids btw. You two are hilarious together.

[@sintax77]

+RandallW20 Thanks, Randall. We caught a deal on flight down there maybe two years ago. Just went down to check it out and had a blast.

[@RandallW20]

sintax77, now that we're talking about it I seem to recall you mentioning this in another vid perhaps. Either way, hope y'all got to enjoy some of our better restaurants and such and didn't get sucked into the tourist trap places.

[@sintax77]

We didn't actually do any backpacking on that trip. Actually, now that you mention it, it was pretty much a food trip, haha. We hit some cool restaurants & wineries, ate some great chili and queso, did some horseback riding, ...and ate some more chili and queso. We stayed in between Dallas and Ft Worth to make it easy to explore both, but in the future I would probably stay right in Ft Worth. It seemed more like my vibe. The free art museum in Dallas was awesome, though.

[@mackenziefahey8979]

Hi guys! We are looking to hike some spots in the ADKs in two weeks. How was the hike for Denali for this trip? We have a 7 month old pup that we will be bringing with us along with a 7 year old dog.

[@bribaldwin3693]

If you’re not looking to backpack over night, sleeping beauty is a good and easy day hike that would be good for the dogs... if you are going to be doing an overnight.. Newcomb Lake is a really nice hike with a couple lean-tos by the lake I think it’s only a few miles in if I remember correctly and that trail is pretty mellow for dogs too :)

[@Brewlee1]

I don't know how expensive those sealable cooking bags are that you add boiling water into for your oatmeal but you should try ZipLoc quart size freezer bags available in most food stores. They take boiling water just as easily. Add water, mix, then put into a cozy for a few minutes and you're done. Also, are you flying a drone during this trip?

[@matthewaustin3488]

Hey Sean when are you TJ and Mike going on another hike? i loved when you guys when went subzero camping in the White Mountains was very entertaining it was sad that you guys had to cut it short when Mike messed up oh well thought it was still amusing though I thought:)

[@sintax77]

I would love to get those guys out there on a cold weather trip, but it's tough to get them available at the same time. One of these days though. Mike and I do have a fall trip planned though, so that's on they way.

[@Seuspesos]

Yess that episode is a classic! MIKE is a true G

[@johnbutler2231]

My humble opinion is these videos are better with both of you, Sarah please don't kill him :)

[@jasonporeda9303]

Hey Sintax77, love the videos. I'm new to the channel and am an aspiring hammock hiker/ camper and I have question about if you have or if you think it's possible to Hammock camp/ hike the John Muir Trail the whole way or if you'd ever have to go to ground on that trail. Thanks and keep the videos coming! Love your pup btw ;-)

[@jffmac1]

Where you able to jump back on the Keto train relatively easy? Any adverse effects from throwing the gluttony of carbs back into the diet? Been on the Keto since day after memorial day and have had great success with it.

[@sintax77]

+Jeff McElroy Yeah, I went right back too it without any real issues as soon as I got back home. Eating some of my fave backpacking foods was fun, but I generally feel much better without the carbs, so motivating myself to get back on it wasn't much of an issue.

[@jacobd373]

Dog in a hammock. Good stuff.

[@luuk4089]

Curious to know, since you are one of the few who has both: which do you think is more comfy? The Dream Hammock or the Dutchware Chameleon?

[@sintax77]

+Luuk Dingemanse It's kind of unfair, since my Dream Hammock Darien is a 10', purchased back before I knew I liked longer hammocks, like my Dutch Half-Wit (10.5') and Chameleon (11'). Putting that aside, I think they are both are excellent options. It just comes down to which options (hooks, pockets, nets, etc) you prefer, and for comfort especially, fabric choice. For example, my wife said she better in her Chameleon than her Dream Hammock, but that's because the former has a heavier, less stretchy Hexon 1.6 fabric compared to the fabric we chose to have her DH custom made in. TLDR: Both are excellent hammock manufacturer s - just make sure to choose your options wisely.

[@luuk4089]

Thx for the info! A yes, that's a bit unfair to compare. So many options available. And a bit hard to test for me since im over in the Netherlands ;) We lack all those cottage vendors you guys have, so importing one is really the only option, which adds a shitload of money onto the regular sale price, so choosing carefully is my only option! Thanks for all the great vids and effort you put into making them. Love the relaxed style and vibe you have in your vids.

[@thehikingbear6632]

Awsome video amd cheese cheese cheese

[@Boneyard44]

Trekking poles big help when carrying a full pack....

[@kerry1383]

Nice video, but I think you have a responsibility to adjust your statement on the bear vault: they do NOT block out the smell. They're designed to protect its contents from a bear, but they are far from odor proof. That's just not what they're designed to do.

[@daniellepilcher3024]

What did you use to separate the hammocks on that single tree? My husband and I normally look for 2 trees to make a triangle but that doesn't always work. I checked the website and didn't find anything, but there is a possibility I wasn't looking in the right place.