Surrounded By COYOTES While Solo Backpacking! | An Ultralight Adventure

[@PoeInTheDitch]

I experienced this while camping in the Sonoran desert. They call to each other over pretty long distances. It can feel like you're surrounded and be a bit unnerving, if you're not used to it. You learn to enjoy the free concert.

[@TheFremenChick]

I find it strangely comforting. I live and camp mostly in the Sonoran Desert :)

[@sephgoesplaces]

I love the Therm-a-rest compressible pillow

[@FoundWorthy]

Going to post my solo video soon, I also showed the livability of my tent, I like to see how others use their gear. Good job on the videos

[@csamons0935]

Nemo Fillo Elite. Integrated stuff sack, super comfy soft cover, less than 3 oz, not too thick. And if you want extra thickness for side sleeping you can still stuff clothes in the bottom.

[@kate_roaming]

Another vote for the outdoor vitals stretch pillow! I got it free with an order or else I probably wouldn't have scraped up the money but it's well worth it. It's slightly lighter and doesn't move around as much as an off-brand one I had previously got from Amazon. I also use a buff over it for easy cleaning.

[@markheming3507]

I own one of these but I have trouble keeping it from moving around w/ a top quilt (it works great w/ a mummy bag) But I feel like my Trekology ALUFT 2.0 works better w/ a pad having a strap on it

[@kate_roaming]

@@markheming3507 I've never had a problem with it moving on my xlite, but I have had issues with other pillow/pad combos

[@TheFremenChick]

I like the Outdoor Vitals pillow too. They had a deal where if you paid for shipping it was free. It really does fit my hear better than my Sea to Summit pillow. Thumbs up.

[@skyeasti]

Trekology pillow is cheap, lightweight, and comes with a strap that holds it on your sleeping pad. That strap is a GAME CHANGER for me!!

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Bryce, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for the tag along. This was a fun outing. One disappointment, we didn't see Bigfoot. All the best to you and your family. Stay safe and healthy out there. 🤗

[@tinafunk6488]

I live in south eastern Ohio. I done an over night at Wayne national forest outside of oakhill oh. Coyote were just as bad all night.

[@scottplumer3668]

We were at Zaleski a few years ago and they were crazy at night. One approached our camp in the morning, but my dachshund scared him off.

[@geauxherd762]

Yep. The OV stretch pillow. Not the lightest option but it’s not noisy and it’s soft. It’s also durable and packs tiny

[@_kampcraft_]

stuff sack + dry leaves = priceless pillow

[@BryceNewbold]

such a great idea honestly.. idk why ive never done that!

[@toesockoutdoors3627]

Not usually a ground dweller, but when i have to, i use a Trekology Aluft 2.0 inflatable pillow. I like the wood splitting technique, too

[@trailheadjunkie]

I have 2 of the Aluft 2.0 myself and they are very comfortable pillows for backpacking!

[@THERAPYINU]

Great video. That backpacker running by creeped me out. Lots of colors, I thought "Clown shapeshifter gonna end Bryce!" Nemo fillo luxury. I'm a side-sleeper and sleep much better with it despite the weight. Gladly cut weight elsewhere. Picked up after a tip from Restless. I got the RR pants using a Sintax discount. Love the vents on the sides!

[@BryceNewbold]

haha!!! thanks man!

[@m_soko]

I'm a side and stomach sleeper for most part. With my xlite, I carry out a medium sized thermorest compressible memory foam pillow and a air pillow(sea to summit or OV), Along with knowing how to pack my clothes (for pillowing) I can get comfortable elevating and/or gaps to fill in on most terrain. It's my go to🤷🏾‍♂️

[@alexwbanks70]

I'm probably heading down there weekend after next. My favorite part of Wayne for sure. I do have a couple creepy incidents while down there.

[@triumfant2]

I use a travel pillow I picked up at bed bath and beyond. It’s a blow up, very comfy and stashes in pack great. Aren’t the coyotes interesting! Love the Fanny pack. The running backpacker was pretty funny!

[@BryceNewbold]

👍

[@arthurrsaker8893]

Running from big-foot.

[@hikewomeat]

The forest that you visited something remotely reminds some types of forests in Russia. In October or November there is about the same. There are no snow yet, but there are no leaves on the trees. Coyote is certainly no, these animals are missing from us, but once I have ever heard a cry of lynx. The sound of her cry awesome. Terribly at night in the forest to hear such sounds. I was pleased that you are allowed to arrange a fire. I know that in England and other European countries, as well as in South Korea, it is often prohibited. In Russia, they are also trying to ban fires, but it is technically difficult to implement. Territory is too huge and many wild places. Nevertheless, a fine from this year is about 100 dollars. And the journey without a fire does not bring pleasure at all. As a pillow, we most often use packaging from sleeping bags filled with clothing. Also, part of the clothes can be placed under a sleeping bag. Alcohol burners are not much distributed. More often use gas, sometimes gasoline. There is a stereotype that the alcohol is sinful to burn, as it is used as a drink. Personally, I do not drink alcohol, but this phenomenon in Russia is really common widespread. This is a serious problem, unfortunately. Many do not pose fishing or visiting the forest without alcohol. Therefore, bottles of vodka and beer are often located in the wildest places.

[@MDWavemaster]

While back I was packing in Grayson Highlands and surrounded by coyotes half the night. It was like a movie. Called the wife and told her I loved her, lol. Prepped for a fight. Nothing happened.

[@tommyjohnson3081]

First let me say I camp 90% in a hammock now! Back in the day I used my sleeping bag sack and filled it with clothes and tent bags, I was young and thought it was macho not taking a silly pillow. I now own three camp pillows, Sierra Madre Research Pufflo older version (two parts in one) inflatable inner chamber and an outer soft insulation, the Nemo Fillo pillow (similar to the Pufflo) and a Wise Owl Medium Camp Pillow (similar to a regular home pillow with 100% polyester fill). All three are close in size with the Pufflo the largest and thickness, but it is the softest and most luxurious of the three. Your head actually falls into this cloud with ease, and the insulation keeps in quiet compared to the pool float noice of air pillows. My personal preference is Pufflo, then the Wise Owl and last the Nemo. But I could not use the Wise Owl type in my hammock, neck break! All 3 Pack down about the same, but the Nemo is the smallest and lightest by 2 ozs. But the Pufflo can be compressed a lot more, Winter camping, I put the pufflo, extra clothes and my quilts in a light compression sack to ensure I have plenty of room for the additional winter gear. Good luck buddy!

[@arthurrsaker8893]

That light compression sack seems like a good idea.

[@darrellbesser3606]

Old timer here (65). Always carry once heading out. Better to have it and not need it than vice versa!

[@Strychninex]

Best budget pillow - Trekology ALUFT 2.0. I also love the Nemo Fillo Elite. There's also a luxury version so depending on how much weight you're looking to carry, you can get something with a better pillow feel. The most "normal" pillow is the Thermarest compressible but it's quite large pack wise.

[@WannaKamaka]

Love your humor. Became a subscriber after Frozen gave us a link in his 2018 video.

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

About pillows: I have had a pillow filled with wheat husks and I always liked it. It's supposed to be cleaned by baking in the oven.

[@than1967]

Like your new truck. I hike in Friday night and camp by great cave. Then continue on the trail loop counter - clockwise.

[@BryceNewbold]

Nice. I've always wanted to camp in that area but not sure of the good spots

[@HeartForHikers]

I recently changed to a different exped sleeping pad that’s lighter than my old one ( I am not comfortable on the neoair either) and I saw the exped pillow pump on their website for 5oz and decided to give it a try just for the heck of it.. ended up being my favorite pillow!! And as a bonus it also pumps up my air pad so I don’t have to blow it up and get lightheaded.. lol.. another bonus for me is that it weighs a few ounces less than the pillow I had before. 🤗

[@legoman07219]

I've tried a Trekology pillow, a Thermarest Airhead, and the Outdoor Vitals pillow. Out of those, I pretty much just use the OV pillow. I sleep in a hammock, so I don't know how much that effects pillow comfort, but I just take 2 of those (one for my legs) and don't worry about it.

[@OldPackMule]

Pillow: Sea To Summit small if your a back sleeper. Large if your a side sleeper. Felt on one side is very comfy. They both deflate down to a package smaller than a tennis ball, like the size of a racquet ball and about 2oz. Sometimes it's nice to have a "known" spot to camp at. Less pressure to find camp more time to relax. Allegheny national forest is good for coyotes too. Sounds like you're due for an exhaust overhaul.

[@rhllnm]

I've had coyotes bark at me twice, both times at night. The first time I think I camped in their coyote pathway and they were surprised to find me. Second time outside Ajo, AZ freaked me out. Sounded like I was surrounded and that they were close, went on for quite a while. The happy yipping sound is much nicer.

[@gboltonatrail1099]

I used a Hammock Gear Pillow which is great for hammock but not ground. I used the S2S Aeros for my Thru Hike both in the hammock, shelters, and hostels. However it leaked and I had to replace it. When the 2nd one failed, I went with the cheaper Trekology. Love it best of all. I let out a lot of air for hammock, but blow pretty full when in a shelter or tent. It is larger and more versatile plus softer than the Aeros. Still lighter than Dan Beckers bulky pillow! Love the Waist Pack!

[@kriseikenbery112]

Trekology has a nice pillow that straps to the sleeping pad. I like that one. I have an Outdoor Vitals pillow and that works ok.

[@greenpea9412]

My brother and I hiked into Wayne National around Murry City. Local theives broke into his vehicle. There are a ton of Coyote down there for sure. We loved going there and camping back in the middle of nowhere but we felt like suckers leaving our car anywhere.

[@claybarrel]

Oh! Sea to Summit Aeros pillow is the best!! Love that pillow

[@BryceNewbold]

awesome thanks!

[@austieoutdoors9763]

haha that fella runnin past was funny i was thinkin wot the f-k lol yes great video bro

[@Wondering_Fireball]

I like the trekology pillow w/ strap for my head and the Outdoors Vitals pillow for between my knees. The photo on the Fanny pack is probably what scared away the coyotes.

[@willieoutdoors2531]

Love Archers Fork! I love my thermarest pillow!!!! Will not camp without my luxury item pillow. 😎👍

[@ValkyrieHikes]

LMAO!! I absolutely LOVE your fanny pack! That’s awesome. Hilltop Packs has great gear. I wonder how hard Ben McMillan would laugh if I asked for the ‘Official Bryce Newbold Signature Series’ fanny pack

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thermorest crushable foam pillow 👍Game Changer I don't always comment but I'd have to say I like your style. I love hiking but I love wasting hours around a fire as well. Good stuff

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks. Appreciate it. I love hiking and camping equally I think 👍

[@JeremiahStringer]

Nemo Fillo pillow is a good one. It’s like an upgraded Trekology pillow. Enjoyed the vid

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks man!

[@ricker76er]

I’ve enjoyed my free klymit pillow. It has that x design that cradles your ear. I find inflatable pillows to be rather hard and the klymit one doesn’t push your ear into your head.

[@redmageviewer]

I've used three pillows, Sea to Summit Aeros Deluxe, Outdoor Vitals pillow, and Trekology Aluft 2.0. I love all of them for different reasons, but I would say the Trekology is my favorite for the strap on the back that goes around the sleeping pad to keep it in place. It's also light and packs down really small, think soda can. The sea to summit one is really nice for colder trips because its got a felt case and keeps my head a bit warmer. The OV one is really nice for hammock camping since its so light and is really comfortable when partially inflated.

[@barbara-holley]

Yes trekolgy 2.0 is the best 👌 I love mine so much. Justin outdoors channel on KZbin has done the most comprehensive review of pillows and he chose that one as the winner as well. Too many features to love about that pillow

[@aurtisanminer2827]

The sea to Summit ultralight Aeros regular size pillow is really compact and extremely light. It is a little stretchy which makes it more comfortable than others like the trekology pillow.

[@natelittle6350]

You need a "My Pillow". Only the best haha.

[@BryceNewbold]

I've looked into it. Haha!

[@greggtilghman6349]

I like that tent, I am considering a 1 person pole tent from Geertop that’s a little over $100 on Amazon that’s made like that, it’s 2 lbs, not ultralight but no more backpacking/trail-hiking than I do, I think it’s good enough for me.

[@vickaiser]

Hey, have you ever thought about clipping the little straight part of the clip on the serenity tent. Make it easier to clip to the tarp?

[@PeteBraginton]

Trekology is good with half the air. Granite Gear & Zcraps make a fleece lined stuff sack to stuff with clothes. They're the lightest and biggest I have found.

[@southerntieranimalcontrol2901]

That’s what I do with my Trekology pillow.. half the air is the way to go

[@ValkyrieHikes]

A 16 pound (& change) backpack fully loaded out… WITH WATER? That’s fantastic.

[@SophisticatedDogCat]

Good time!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks!

[@SalmondOutdoors]

I like the Sea to summit Aeros premium or the Nemo Fillo elite. I think the Fillo is slightly softer but the valve can stick sometimes and be a pain (in my experience). I usually only half inflate my pillows though, and I find that more comfortable.

[@BryceNewbold]

awesome.. thanks dudeeeee

[@tjjansma547]

Sea to summit inflatable pillow... Rolls down to fist size 👍 glad to see you sheepishly joining the fanny pack wagon. 😜 As always, hike hard! Stay safe! Love life! ✌️

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

I went car camping close to home last week and I had several coyotes walking through my campsite and howling during the night. They would begin scavenger through the campsites at 9pm every night.

[@justinnegrete4349]

The Nemo fillo pillow. Not the smallest, but even with no air the foam is super comfortable.

[@vickaiser]

I like the trekology pillow.

[@Eric-rr3zd]

Trekology Aluft Pillow 2.0 is 97.5g (3.4oz) on my scale without the silly elastic strap to keep it in place. It's got some height to it which is way more comfy for side sleeping for me.

[@BryceNewbold]

awesome thanks for the weight sans strap!

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

Trekology pillow bro. Great video!

[@bucky716]

Simply Light Designs climashield pillow! So comfy. Best $20 I've spend on gear. Also packs perfectly into a carry on for flights to have a pillow on the plane.

[@johnnyrussell8729]

Tried several pillows. Sea to Summitt probably best of the bunch. Good video. Thanks

[@BryceNewbold]

Thank you

[@aaronfuentes5919]

'Klymit kush, inflatable travel seat, pillow cushion'.. half inflated is comfortable.. single double triple & quadruple fold thickness, w/ ear depressions.. super versatile, I put it vertical w/bottom folded behind my back for lumbar support when driving long distance, or ul camp chairs. 👍

[@manuelm.3484]

HAHAHA tolles ende :-)!!

[@sebastienparent4659]

I tested air pillows but I just couldn’t get used to it. The Thermarest compressible pillow feels like a real one, it is heavier but definitely worth it for me. Also the Klymit ASTM R value is 1.9 compared to 4.2 for the Neoair xlite. It explains why you felt cold.

[@CharlesBlank]

Nemo fillo elite luxury is my favorite so far

[@grumpyoldman6767]

Agreed

[@nickhikesinthewoods6150]

Great video sea to summit pillows are really nice

[@SalmondOutdoors]

Not going to lie my first thought when I saw that guy running, especially after you said it was a backpacker and not a trail runner was: What's he running from?! 😂

[@deerless999]

The coyotes...! LOL

[@SalmondOutdoors]

@@deerless999 it would have been way funnier if he was screaming 😂

[@BryceNewbold]

haha!! yea i wonder man... but then again i do the same thing.. lol!

[@BorealWilderness]

Decathlon forclaz trekking pillow - the rectangular grey one. It is a bit on the heavy side but it's super comfortable.

[@edvcbx]

awesome video with awesome soundtrack ;-)

[@d.2110]

you can whittle, even with the tiniest swiss knife. Lots of inspo on youtube

[@than1967]

Outdoor vitals free pillow. Low R value so wrap in clothes. I have the Klymit insulated static v also. Good at dolly sods in October in 20's with 20 degree quilt.

[@foggs]

17:55 got Bigfoot hunters excited

[@SinchuwusOutside]

Bryce - I've tried a few pillows and the only one that is comfortable for me is the Thermarest Compressible Pillow. It's not UL at all, but very comfortable. Thanks for sharing -dave

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I camp in a lot of coyote country. They are awesome! Welcome to the fanny club bud!

[@markcummings6856]

Awesome video. You are a Backpackers, Backpacker. Pillow- Sea To Summit or typical Bryce Newbold fashion; inflatable one with included straw (10 grams) from Garage Grown Gear. Modeled after ones an EMT would use for a patient. They’re like $3 or 4 for $10.

[@BryceNewbold]

haha.. thanks mark

[@rickshears1]

I was woken about 3am by a small pack about 100 yards from my tent. It was so cool. I tried to record them but they moved on too fast.

[@johnfrench9382]

I use the Outdoor Vitals Ultralight Stretch Pillow. Super lightweight and comfy.

[@nicksam5518]

Pillows are very subjective. I used 2 inflatable ones, including the out vitals. It worked.. but I never slept … ‘good’. I now use thermarest , 2 styles. First is the classic 6 oz one. It is magic tho- recommend. My ul one, is their stuff sack/ soft sided inner linner( u flip it inside out & use clothes. Works GREAT!

[@FrozensAdventures]

Sea to summit aeros UL. If the fabric doesn't feel sexy enough on your skin, cover it with a buff or t-shirt. Held up on my thru hike and still going strong. Very comfy

[@macinfloydvolk]

Those coyotes are talking about YOU homie. And if my wild coyote isn’t too rusty sounds like they’re discussing dinner plans with you in mind.

[@austinsmith2010]

Sea to Summit Aeros Premium pillow! I use it pretty regularly at home while laying on the couch. I love mine!

[@KrizAkoni]

Sea to Summit aeros premium is my fav pillow. Very comfy and has a little R value to it my face likes. That running hiker was booking it…LoL. Really liked the edit on this vid…nice.

[@BryceNewbold]

thank Kriz! appreciate it

[@Maddonkeys]

Nemo fillo pillow is the best

[@hikingmovie]

I use an outdoor vitals pillow with a buff over it. They often offer it for just the cost of shipping.

[@elizabethingram9784]

Your color sense is so subdued. ❤️💫

[@SupermanJimbo]

I don’t like a thick pillow so I’m currently grabbing the Nemo fillo elite most of the time. It’s ridiculously priced, but it has just a little layer of insulation and a nice cover that gives it a much better feel and if you remove all the tags and the integrated stuff sack it’s 2oz.

[@BryceNewbold]

Ohhh this sounds nice. Thanks for all the details. You're winning so far 😄

[@mikejordan9220]

I’ve had several coyotes surround me at one of the primitive back county campsites at East Fork lake state park in Ohio.

[@Pouncerman]

Nice video! I’ve got a Hammock Gear 30 degree quilt and I sleep cold. I also have the Klymit and it keeps me warm! Go figure! Anyway, thanks for reppin Ohio!

[@nojaysimpson]

Try the snugpack air ops pillow. 3ozs , and large enough to be doubled over for extra height ( side sleeping or reading).

[@BryceNewbold]

I'll check it out! Thanks

[@lovrolamovsek4301]

Sea to summit aeros pillow. I really like it.

[@DaveOffGrid]

Nice overnighter! For the pillow it depends on what you find comfortable. I hate inflatable pillows but it sounds like that's what you're set on to save weight. Trekology I guess? I love my thermarest small compressible pillow but it's 7.5ozs. You can't beat the comfort however.

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh wow yea that is pretty heavy. Haha.. I bet it's so comfy though. Wouldn't mind a heavy one for short trips. Thanks!

[@countrygirl63baker64]

I'm still on the hunt for the rare comfy AND light pillow!! But DON'T get a plastic blow up pillow!! Great video, I have ADHD as well, I do the same thing with a zippered pocket so I understand 😊

[@lizdimps1498]

Pillow recommendation: xped mega pillow sooo comfortable

[@ripvanrevs]

We always hear coyotes in that area when we are working on the buckeye trail.

[@danielkutcher5704]

Dude, I have a Cannondale fanny pack from the 1990s. Fashions come and go. Utility never becomes obsolete. The new materials make things lighter, which is nice, but, reall, WHO ever said that they weren't cool? They're old and uncool now, too. 😊

[@thomasguentner856]

The Klymit X pillow is 2.3 oz w/o the bag and packs down to the size of a small wallet. I'm primarily a hammock camper and only inflate it 1/3 of the way to cradle my head. When I tent camp I inflate it over half way for more support. At less than $20 it's worth the shot.

[@natehoover5266]

I just got the same quilt, same colors and all. Good to know it's limit

[@BryceNewbold]

In hindsight my sleeping pads arnt the warmest. If you have a thermarest xtherm it may be good much lower 👍

[@acalora123]

I always used to be a jacket sleeper. I did a few nights with the Sea to Summit pillow, not the UL one but the next lightest one, it was okay, not that great for me at least. I have heard good things about the Amazon Trekology pillow, so maybe I'll try that or just go back to jacket sleeping.

[@yorkiemeetsworld2224]

I tried the Outdoor vitals pillow, it just isn't thick enough for me, but if you don't need a thick pillow it is great. I got a pillow off Amazon that is actually for a footrest for short people on airplanes. It's the same weight as the outdoor vital pillow, but cheaper and thicker..it's my forever backpacking pillow.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Hey Bryce. Thanks for taking us along! When I worked in New Mexico for the Forest Service, the locals would call that a white man fire. Too big to stay close to stay warm. Have you ever considered a small twig stove or even a medium sized twig stove. Maybe a firebox or the nano. Emberlit original. You can use pretty much all twig stoves as pot stands for alcohol stoves. Just wondering. Tons more people are heading into our outside escapes and burning tons of firewood and not always putting them out all the way. A lot of the Canadian utuber canoers i follow are actually including LNT lessons in their vids. It’d be great if the newbolds, beckers and kyle hates backpacking folk would include LNT lessons. I’ve seen dogshit bags hanging in trees, ive dug up another’s shit with my boot and packed out lots o garbage. This pandemic has brought havoc to our wild places. Just a thought. ✌🏽

[@rhllnm]

I ride off road motorcycle in NM and AZ, I always make small fires because I only have so much water and hate to waste it extinguishing a big fire.

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@rhllnm my thoughts exactly

[@olddad67]

😂 blame it on the route maybe it’s just good whiskey

[@nikosgardenreserve3184]

Get the top one from Sea to Summit, Aeros Down Pillow. Its basically a blow up pillow with down baffles on top. I got the large size, but seems like a standard size for backpacking its the best inflatable pillow I have!

[@BryceNewbold]

that one looks really comfy

[@Jaysus145]

Do you ever leave the inner at home on a trip like that? Seems like the bug pressure is pretty much non existent that time of year.

[@BryceNewbold]

sometimes there are still tons of spiders this time of year. stay tuned for the next trip video. i used just the tarp section this past weekend

[@farquat69]

Therm a Rest Compressible Pillow , a little on the heavy side but oh so comphy 😃

[@BryceNewbold]

hmmn.. ok ill check it out

[@natehoover5266]

I hated using my clothes as a pillow. It was miserable. I got a Trekology pillow and I like it. I'm also going to get a STS Areos down pillow.

[@OutdoorOperator]

Love the sound of Coyote in the night. Never been to the Marrietta district of Wayne. I'll have to check it out sometime.

[@StarEssences]

Several years ago, I was walk/jogging through a nearby canyon in San Diego, Clairemont: Tecolote Canyon. I came upon 4 female Coyotes who were all glaring at me; I calmly walked by them without looking at them, finished my route, turned around to go the opposite direction and when I shortly approached the same area they were in, they all disappeared. One other time, trail running in the most Southern section of Tecolote Canyon; I couldn't believe my eyes, I silently panicked. I thought I saw a WOLF, but it was a male Coyote who had it's tail between it's legs. When I approached him, I said, "Well, which way are you going to go?" and he went straight ahead into the community of homes in front of him. I continued to finish my run. When I was younger, we had a female Coyote who used our backyard as her Den to born her pups. Back in 2018: I camped out in a Campsite located in Escondido for two weeks ( I was homeless then trying to relocate into another place of living). There were a pack of Coyotes one evening and I could swear that (as I believe even animals have their own voices) and as scavengers they are; they had an attitude toward my presence and said this (a female Coyote): "Who allowed her to be here?"... I've had several encounters with nature. Even the wild animals can cop a bad attitude toward humanity.