18:15 Dixie wades across the creek two more times to get her camera and go down the trail again. Bringing us along is not easy. But, we appreciate the effort. Thanks for all your work.
You are spot on. She is really good at her craft and very likeable. I started watching her before I quit solo hiking when she started the PCT. She handled the whole Dollar General deal with poise but concern. I'm glad she still tests products. My dog Indie is even drawn to her voice and waits for a glimpse of one of her dogs.
@@donkeysaurusrex7881 You have to go back and watch it. Those of us that watch her or know her assume everyone knows her character. If you haven't seen it go back and watch it. I'm laughing right now.
That ground ice is neither hoarfrost nor rime ice. The ice crystals on the ground are known as needle ice and are formed when ground temp is above freezing and air temp is below freezing moisture is drawn out of the ground and freezes into those crystalline needle like structures. I agree, those structures can be very beautiful. As a kid I used to love watching frost form on the kitchen windows at home. It is really intriguing to watch it creep across the glass. Rime ice is essentially frozen fog.
JOSEF BORG I believe Biden’s niece (the daughter of his very wealthy brother) was busted for shoplifting a few years ago as well... they feel entitled and sadly never have any real consequences...
@@jordan2042 I understand the point, but the average store clerk can't tell the difference between $400 of gear and $2000 of gear. Why would they unless a hiker themselves.
It was fanboy dream come true to randomly get to meet you while you all were hiking by our house. I am only sorry that my better half wasn’t there to keep me from being so awkward. If she had been there, she would have reminded me that I didn’t have to yell you from halfway down the driveway and you would have gotten hot chocolate and homemade cookies. 😂. I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your adventure!
A few hammock tips. You can use a ridge line with slip knots on it so your tarp can slide back and forth and be taunter and sag less between the trees. You can use soft shackles or carrabiners at the tree end of your straps. This way you can clip your strap and pull out your strap and Hammock and walk to the other tree. Welcome to hammocks I am glad you gave it a second chance. :)
You, more than most women, must appreciate the women who were part of the early pioneers who made up the pilgrimage of the Oregon Trail. They survived the wilderness with no REI lightweight camping gear, had babies and there were no periodic resupply opportunities. High tech water purification systems... what's that? Satellite GPS emergency devices... not even in your dreams. You could have been one of them!!! One positive, they didn't have Dollar General stores :)
Fer real.... imagine, a Dollar Store, worried sick over a potential shoplifter! It's a fricken dollar! Of course, we all know you would never do something as to steal allergy meds... what cracks me up, is when ya hear about someone actually robbing a Dollar General... if they do get away with it, their haul is not gonna be any more then a handful of one dollar bills and some pocket change...
My son uses a red carabiner on the head end of his hammock. RED rhymes with HEAD. So it's easy for him to figure out which end should be higher. You could also use red paracord or even a red hair tie to tie on that end. 🙂
The color coding definitely helps with setup. My Blackbird hammock has two different colored drawstrings on the stuff sack for that differentiation. I leave my stuff sack bunched up on one end of the hammock once deployed.
Not sure about Warbonnet, but Dream Hammocks will let you pick your colors for the continuous loops at each end of the hammock. That's how I distinguish head end from foot end. A buddy of mine uses whoopie slings of two different colors. It's all about getting it right. :-)
Sounds like you were enjoying the hammock! You are correct, if you ditch the sleeping pad, you will sleep more comfortable. Hope to see you continue learning with the hammock!
Sleeping pad is definitely not made for hammocks, it tends to wrap around me in single-layer hammock and slips to side in double-layer one. I think a full-length underquilt will be more comfortable. Of cause, you cannot use underquilt when sleeping on a ground, but in a woodland good places for hammock occurs more often than a good place for tent.
@@rembrandtshadows hoarfrost is the stuff that forms on the outside of a surface. Needle ice is the stuff that forms the long crystals just under the surface of the ground.
I see you're out there axe murdering chipmunks and robbing Dollar General's again then making that getaway at water crossings to throw the hounds off the scent 😊
Yeah, I was thinking that's what water crossings are for. When my net worth got close to a mil even though I still hiked, I thought if I could just get away with a $4.99 bottle of Alerest ...
Kudos for getting your hammock set up in the dark as a newbie. Many folks see tons of trees along a trail and assume you can set up anywhere. Site selection in a hammock can be tough as well.
You know Dixie, I think that was the best hiking, hiking with a dog, gear test, aggressive dog, hammocking, and tent exposure video series I've ever seen, it was fun, well done, loved it. Happy trails.
Classic Homemade Wanderlust: Beautiful Scenic Opening Dixie fills us in Aaron’s graffiti 😎👍 Marde night hiking-again $ General - pass 300 miles! Nature On Display Dixie Singing! 👏 Dixie adapting (to the hammock) Dixie’s excellent videography Aaron’s beautiful editing to tell Dixie’s story Aaron’s musical treatment throughout I’m such a fan!
My hammock has a built in bug net, too...when it's cold, I turn the hammock upside down, so the bug net is between the hammock and the underquilt...it's out of the way, like that, and not as vulnerable to wear and tear so it's intact when I need it in the summer time.
Once again it is soooo nice to watch content void of politics, talk of viruses and other icky things. I appreciate how wholesome your videos are. I know you won’t be cussing a bunch, will leave us with some good “wisdom nuggets”, and (I see that you have been given grief about this:) but I do appreciate that you didn’t share a tent with your boyfriend even if it might have been unintentional. I can recommend these videos to anyone from my teenage daughter to someone’s grandma!!! I loved, loved, loved the slow rise through the frosty trees! The only thing I couldn’t seem to find was the well-placed “Homemade Wanderlust” title. Aaron hid it real good this time! A great way to end my birthday today.
I'm so stoked your doing the Pinhot trail. The skyway loop is going to be my first planned overnight back pack trip coming up. I've been so motivated and have learned soooo much watching your channel. Thanks so much for the fantastic info ... whoop whoop for the Alabama hiking ladles. 🥳🏕
Loved the video. I find the trees that look right, then hang the tarp. I use the tarp as a guide to center the hammock under, and then stake the tarp out. Backpack clipped at the foot end by the carry strap, then I pull the bottom of the pack up and clip the hip belt over the ridge-line. It keeps it up out of the rain and stops it from swinging around in the wind at night. It took a couple of years for me to leave my full pad at home. Now I have a small torso pad (hips to shoulders) that I use as a foot pad with my partial underquilt. If its cold out, I double up my partial 20F underquilt with my full length 40F - toasty into the teens. I haven't slept in a tent in years.
Dixie, your cinematography is always outstanding, especially given you’re always inflight and have limitations of what you can carry. Just watching your scenery with music is always so enjoyable. You just have a very good eye and perspective on the nature that surrounds you.
I've set mine up in the dark at least as many times as in the light. Probably in the learning curve phase daylight is helpful, but so is patience and a willingness to learn from mistakes and laugh at yourself.
I'm hoping you give the hammock a good testing. It's taken some time, but I can't go back to ground camping. I'm sleeping in my hammock at home at this point. It has cured my back and neck pain issues. Also, trail mimosas? That's a baller move. Thanks for showing me the Pinhoti.
I've only tried hammocks for a few minutes. Even with advice on aligning myself diagonal to the guy lines, I could not find what felt like a natural sleeping position. But you must have. Why do you prefer the hammock? What tricks are used to attain a comfortable sleeping position? And, what brand/model hammock do you recommend?
@@gregparrott The cross lay is the key, which it sounds like you've tried. There are a few factors in achieving comfort in this position. First is hammock selection. I personally use a Dutchware Chameleon, 11-foot. But, other cottage companies like Hammock Gear, Dream Hammock, and a few others are very good and preferred by others. The second is "the perfect hang" In fact, there's a book and website by that name. You want enough sag in your suspension to provide a 30 degree angle from the ground. You also need a ridgeline, set at about 83% if the total hammock length. This provides the proper sag to allow the cross-lay. Third is just practice. It helps if you can do this at home under ideal conditions to get everything dialed in just perfectly. Trail and error. But, I know hammocks are not for everyone. I didn't get them at first either. But, I stuck it out and did some research and I will never go back to ground sleeping. I used to toss and turn, waking up frequently and just praying for sunrise. Now I can sleep in as long as I want. I get into full, r.e.m. sleep with dreams and everything. I was never able to quite accomplish that on my air matress.
Such good timing! I just bought my first hammock setup and now I’m even more excited to get out there and take it on the trail! Thank you so much for letting us watch you go through the learning curve.
I don’t sleep in a regular bed at home, just a hammock. I’ve never liked using a sleeping pad in the hammock. I love my full length underquilt, and on really cold nights (the nights I sleep outside) I use a sleeping bag as a topquilt rather than my usual Thermarest Honcho Poncho... one day I want to buy a hammock-sleeping-bag (it’s a sleeping bag that goes on the outside of the hammock).
Something that really helped me picking two trees far enough apart for hammocking is to know how many paces between trees work well for a good hang. Now when I get to a site I find two good sized trees 6 paces apart I know the hang is going to work well.
I love that you are still taking the time to highlight the winter forest. It can be just as beautiful as a spring one! Thank you for sharing your journey!
I smile every time I see you using that same old aluminum pot that you've had since you first started hiking on the AT almost 6 years ago. You probably wouldn't know how to cook if you ever lost it or it got a pinhole in it, LOL ! It amuses me to see that you still have it and use it for your trail cookwear. Like a worn out favorite teddy bear some adults still sleep with.
Completely different editing style for this trail. Really loved how you and your editor mixed it up and seemed more comfortable with silences and just music (but still made time for YOU and your personality). Seriously great work you should be proud of. Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you had a under quilt as well as pad, they make a big difference. I learned a lot from watching shugemery videos on setting up hammock. Good tips on keeping rain from dripping down into your hammock from lines as well as great hardware connections to use. Love your videos.
I often clip my pack on my hammock suspension at the head end. I have the Blackbird XLC and found about 18" higher on the foot end gives me a consistent departure to the Land of Nod. Great videos!
I have never had my foot end suspension more than slightly higher 9 a few inches) than the head end except perhaps if the trees are really really far apart. I also always have a tarp several feet longer than the hammock when all is "pitched" to insure good rain protection on those soggy days. There is a 5-10 night learning curve for hammocks in general.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 I always pitch my XLC foot end about 18 inches higher. Have done so for about 6 or 7 years now. I have a couple other hammocks that are less differential though. As you said, you have to invest in the experimentation to find what gives you comfort. Hsppy Hanging
Congratulations; You're well on your way to being a full member of the Frozen Butt Club. You'll just need to camp at 0° and below. The thing about Hammock camping is the joy and equal pain of learning as you go. Might I make a suggestion, hang your Hammock low enough so when you're sitting upright, your feet are flat on the ground. You'll just be a bit more comfortable.
Lastly, although I love having four seasons and each being beautiful in its own way, there is something special about the snow and ice that I love most. Beautiful stuff Dixie! And I love the music! Thank you for sharing.
Yay 🎉 congrats on finishing another trail! Tackling it during the Winter is just another element of adventure to add to your list of adventures. 2:40 🤣
Great trip and video. A couple of tips from a hammock camper - Get a snakeskin for your tarp, not only is management easier, but if you hang it first (bad weather you will anyhow), you can use it to measure tree distance then still easily adjust it after hanging your hammock. I've also found that when nearing dusk that it's best not to pass up a good set of trees in order to gain more miles. That one is goal dependent though. Happy hammocking, thanks for sharing.
I also have a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC hammock, but I sewed 550-cord loops on the bottom corners and center points for tent pegs, this way it can be used on the ground as well. With the A.Q. 10x13 tarp and a ground cloth that I already pack, this setup provides more shelter options!
Lol....love the comment about ‘passing’ on the need to get anything at the Dollar Store. 😎. And more music from Edvard Grieg! Thank you! 👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊. I wonder if he could ever have imagined that it would be used as background music while attempting to set up a camping hammock in the dark. 😆🤣👍. Then again, I’m sure he could never have imagined videos either. 😄
1.Under quilt isn’t adjusted right. 2.If you skip on the sleeping pad in your hammock you can sleep “the Brazilian way” that means when you you are diagonal in your hammock you are able to lay flat . That means you could potentially sleep on your side as well instead of being a human Banana .
Yes, yes, yes. I've been trying to explain "the Brazilian Way" to others for years, but they won't listen and many end up selling or throwing their hammocks away.
Well young lady I'm glad to see that you're out and about for part 3 of this 100 mile trip this time you are on the hammock side of things I'm hoping that you decided to view a few hammock put up videos from Frozen or from shrug or syntax 77 Three very good knowledgeable people for hammocks set up Again awesome video and swing with care
Dixie, I wish I could trade you some hammock camping skills for some backpacking skills. Haha! Tents tend to be more user friendly until you get your hammock and hammock gear dialed in. Once you have it, though, I don't think you would ever go back. I know I won't ever sleep on the ground again unless I'm above the tree line and there are no other options. Happy Trails!
Dixie, I’m so excited you’ll be hiking the Florida Trail. I’m from Florida and to see you hike my home state will be so gratifying! Really enjoying the pace of these videos that combine “walking porn” (thru hiking footage) with gear testing, plus oh so soothing classical music interludes. It’s just very natural for the things you’re showing, kind of unusual, and a joy to watch!
Totally enjoyed your adventure on the Pinhoti Trail, congratulations on ticking off another hike and look forward to more adventure from you throughout 2021.
Congrats on finishing the Pinhoti trail, and also for taking the risk of using a new sleep system for an extended portion of the trip! It looks like you've figured out the type of hang you need to shoot for with the hammock. One bit of advice with your underquilt, it looks as though you may need to shorten the primary suspension a bit, so that it rests higher up on the hammock. A good rule of thumb is when your hammock is completely empty, the UQ should lift the hammock body upwards. This will ensure that it is snugged up against you when you're lying in the hammock. Pull one side up over your shoulder, and then pull the other side up until the suspension cord is above your feet. If you do this, you'll have much better success with the UQ.
Dixie, please don't give up on hammocking ... one you get the hang of it, it can't be beat. If you know it's total length, you can walk it off before strapping your suspension system to the trees. I make sure the hammock is strung up good before stringing the tarp ... and when I do the tarp, I tie the ridgeline taught (that's the key). I use an ENO hammock sleep system ... is a mite heavier than the ultralight tents, but I can set it anywhere and even in the dark. Hope you keep giving it a try.
get rid of that pad, maybe as backup, get your under quilt adjusted right and you'll be amazed at the sleep its what allowed me to start camping again Congratulations on the finish
This video is great to give a fair representation of hammocks. They are probably worth the weigh, extra gear, aka fail points, for some folks, but definitely not for the average long distance hiker.
High quality videos you are producing, Dixie. I am into - well, obviously you - and details. I loved the shot through the hollow log as you passed and later one I believe under a log as you passed. Surely would love to know more of the backstory on who saw that opportunity and decided to set that up.
Congrats on completing your journey! And thank you so much for sharing your adventure. This was your first trail I got to watch you week to week rather than binging the entire trail you'd already completed. Makes me excited to watch your next one, and also to try backpacking myself this year! You are an inspiration.
ahahaha you're one of the top searches under "Chopin Etude Op.25 no.11" now; your reach has no limits Dixie! I love your B roll and your humble perspective so much. Your kindness and grit is obvious in everything you do☺️
Nice job with the hammock set up. I switched to hammocking last spring and there is no looking back! Best night of sleep I've had in the woods in along time!
After you perfect your hammock setup, you'll love it. I know your not supposed to, but, my preferred hammock setup way tighter, (less droopy) now I can't go back to a tent. Also I would suggest having carabineers with looped straps, for quick install. Thanks for the vid.
I was wondering how that hammock would work out. I'm kinda thinking about trying it myself now. Thanks for having us along on your journey. It's been fun. Great finish with mimosas. So 1980's.👍😀🍹
dixie, i am so pleased to see you working with the learning curve of learning to use a hammock. it's different, yeah, but i think you'll get the hang of it just fine and then you'll have a whole other choice for shelter that will be comfortable. i love that you are not afraid to be a learner on camera.
Congratulation Dixie, and congratulation to MarDe on your first, of many. trails. I have been watching you since micro greens and now my wife and I are hiking. We been walkin our mummy. Thanks
"You look like a scary person. Like you're going to steal something from a dollar general. " "We need a few things but we'll pass." It still blows my mind that happened to you and you handled it better than I would have. I love the classical music 🎶
I love camping in my Warbonnet hammock with the super fly tarp. I have the two layers of fabric bottom and sleep well with a yoga mat between them and don't use a pad under my 30 degree sleeping bag with no under quilt camping in Temps in the low 50s high 40s. I am shopping under quilts for winter camping now.
Good to see you're liking the hammock. I did the entire AT in a hammock and carried a NeoAir short to use in shelters. I sleep in a hammock at home every night. Tonight actually I'm heading the other way - testing out my new Katabatic Alsek on the ground getting ready for my April PCT start.
A few things I've learned after a few years of hammock camping. A permanent ridgeline on the hammock makes for faster setup of a comfortable hang. I cant tell from the videos but I couldn't see a hammock ridgeline. If you know your will be hiking anywhere with trees (vs crossing a plain or desert) you can ditch the sleeping pad for weight. Hammock warmth is really all about a good underquilt.
Finding a suitable place to hang your hammock is the main hassle that I have had with them. I have several tents, swags, and a new hammock. As a young bloke, I spent several weeks car camping using an ex-military Jungle hammock and it was the bee's knees, as it was all one unit. But it was very bulky and weighed a ton, so no good for backpacking. I guess the bottom line from me is it depends very much on what you are doing and where.
Wow! That was cool. "Under Pressure..." Congrats, and in winter no less. -2C to -5C. I miss those kind of adventures. That challenge at the Dollar Store though, wow. crazy.
I loved watching this series. Can’t wait for the Florida trail. We are in northwest Florida (Milton). The first part of the trail you will basically walk all the way around me. If you need assistance in any way just shoot me a message !!! Best of luck !
@@KT2585 yes. I’m following him. Definitely made me realize “IF” I ever attempt this tail.... I will definitely NOT do the lower swamp section. Lol. I can’t imagine walking through that much water !!
We are dang neighbors!! How funny - i just realized you're in Opelika, by your PO BOX, i have family there and went to auburn. but i missed seeing you in dalton, ga! my neck of the woods -- maybe we'll meet up on a trail some day! love youtr videos, dixie! thanks for sharing your opinions and having the kindness and consideration that most YT creators dont - i'm planning a Pinhoti thru hike for October! Inspired by you!!
Been watching a heck of a lot of your videos. All 3 thru hikes several times. I'll say this. You're an amazing woman. So many out here aren't but you give me hope a few are left. I've bought a lot of the gear I think I need although it's cheaper and a bit heavy. But the idea of going for it is stuck in my mind like hair in a biscuit. And you're a big part of the reason why. So thank you
drop the pad and get a full length underquilt. I've been hammocking now for about 7 years, I wont go back to a tent unless im hiking where theres no trees. nice to see you try it out again.
Dixie, the info. here has been so helpful, I almost always end up with the products you suggest even if I try a few others first. In my opinion your reviews are by far the best. there's a couple other guys doing reviews and some are pretty accurate but not nearly as fun to watch. Thank you for all of that!!! I have to comment on the stealing thing, I've had a situation like it. Several years ago the cops raided my house and took me to jail. I have no idea how they got a warrant but they went in like they were raiding a drug dealer tearing up everything, traumatized my dog she was never the same after that I know she was abused. I didn't understand it at the time... the profile fit I guess and just added fuel to suspicion making it a witch hunt. The profile wasn't much I thought but looking back I had some pretty nice cars they did damage intentionally while searching, 50,000 rounds of ammo in the garage, fine art on the walls couple Rolex watches laying around. well they didn't find anything because I work my ass off and have never even smoked a joint. I was 30 years old and we lived more than anyone so it probably pissed someone off and maybe I had kicked their ass or went out with their girlfriend I'm guessing thats it really. I have cops that are friends but I don't trust the system anymore. Like I said they did take me to jail while I was in the booking area for an extended period, after a couple hours of typing up all kinds of stuff one of my cop buddies walked in, witch was bad in itself, anyway he vouched for me we had known each other for years. I think the oh shit moment started to hit about then, probably finding out there wasn't anything in my house either. they started going into this long story about what a great deal they were going to make me, what they could be charging me with but their not going to. Well at this point there's been a lot of damage done and they were not going to let me go because of liability I'm guessing. they said we'll just give you this little nothing charge, you'll plead out on it and it'll go away. How's that a good deal, I've got the grill going in the back yard a couple hours ago now I'm in cuffs and I already knew they had torn the crap out of my house, checked stuff into evidence I would never see again and for nothing, I had uncut currency they folded up and sent it to secret service to see if it was counterfeit... sorry I didn't mean to write a book here, I just understand how insulting it can be. those things can go so far south. I'm so glad that one turned out ok for you. there are some cops that would have went the other way with that video, they just take it how they want to sometimes and once your in the system your defending yourself there's no way out. it happens every day in every city. Most lawyers will tell you to never talk to the cops even if your innocent, they are only gathering info. to convict you. they are frequently wrong. its very risky even if it seems safe, if they are trying to put together a case, thats where their mindset is in that moment, sometimes they take something out of context, small misunderstandings can have very big consequences in these cases. Back to the good stuff:) thank you again for all your awesomeness! I wouldn't have the great pack that I have now without your help:)... be carefull out there too, you get close to some real stuff sometimes:)
What a great little adventure! Thanks for letting us join in with you, if vicariously. You make such lovely choices of music - they're perfect. I'm looking forward to the next thing, but in the meantime I'll watch the PCT and CDT movies!
18:15 Dixie wades across the creek two more times to get her camera and go down the trail again. Bringing us along is not easy. But, we appreciate the effort. Thanks for all your work.
What makes you think she was the one who had to go back?
That's what I was thinking. I think she should send him across to get the shot of her crossing, to prevent the extra work.
You are spot on. She is really good at her craft and very likeable. I started watching her before I quit solo hiking when she started the PCT. She handled the whole Dollar General deal with poise but concern. I'm glad she still tests products.
My dog Indie is even drawn to her voice and waits for a glimpse of one of her dogs.
@@fyisense9312 what happened with Dollar General?
@@donkeysaurusrex7881 You have to go back and watch it. Those of us that watch her or know her assume everyone knows her character. If you haven't seen it go back and watch it. I'm laughing right now.
That ground ice is neither hoarfrost nor rime ice. The ice crystals on the ground are known as needle ice and are formed when ground temp is above freezing and air temp is below freezing moisture is drawn out of the ground and freezes into those crystalline needle like structures. I agree, those structures can be very beautiful. As a kid I used to love watching frost form on the kitchen windows at home. It is really intriguing to watch it creep across the glass. Rime ice is essentially frozen fog.
Ice nerd.
@@kublakhan2342 👍 Naturally inquisitive and enjoy learning about the natural world around us.
“Like you’re gonna steal something from a Dollar General” LOL still so sorry that happened to you, loving the content :)
She has 2k in gear on her back, but yeah she’s stealing rom the dollar store lmao, that was really dumb
Jordan obviously we all know Dixie isn’t a thief... but a lot of people who steal have plenty of money...
JOSEF BORG I believe Biden’s niece (the daughter of his very wealthy brother) was busted for shoplifting a few years ago as well... they feel entitled and sadly never have any real consequences...
@@jordan2042 I understand the point, but the average store clerk can't tell the difference between $400 of gear and $2000 of gear. Why would they unless a hiker themselves.
You of course handled it like a champ Dixie, with dignity and grace. I’m sure it was upsetting to be falsely accused. Nothing but kudos to you 🤗
It was fanboy dream come true to randomly get to meet you while you all were hiking by our house. I am only sorry that my better half wasn’t there to keep me from being so awkward. If she had been there, she would have reminded me that I didn’t have to yell you from halfway down the driveway and you would have gotten hot chocolate and homemade cookies. 😂. I hope you both enjoyed the rest of your adventure!
A few hammock tips. You can use a ridge line with slip knots on it so your tarp can slide back and forth and be taunter and sag less between the trees. You can use soft shackles or carrabiners at the tree end of your straps. This way you can clip your strap and pull out your strap and Hammock and walk to the other tree. Welcome to hammocks I am glad you gave it a second chance. :)
That shot coming up from the frosted trees was absolutely gorgeous.
The waterfalls are exquisite. I'm 66, and I always wanted to hike the trail, but not alone! You are AMAZING
You, more than most women, must appreciate the women who were part of the early pioneers who made up the pilgrimage of the Oregon Trail. They survived the wilderness with no REI lightweight camping gear, had babies and there were no periodic resupply opportunities. High tech water purification systems... what's that? Satellite GPS emergency devices... not even in your dreams. You could have been one of them!!! One positive, they didn't have Dollar General stores :)
I think about them ALL THE TIME ♥️🙌🏻
So true. The original gangsters of thru hiking. Talk about some tough cookies 🍪.
@@kdavis4910 Well-spoken and great command of the English language
@@manfredseidler1531 thank you.
The hair on the bottle at the end made me shed a tear... good furry friends are always with us even when they've passed on
I had the exact same reaction. I’m having trouble seeing the screen to type from getting all misty-eyed. 🥲
Lol....all the shade you were throwing at the Dollar General had me cracking up. So sorry about your ordeal at the store! Love the video!!!
Fer real.... imagine, a Dollar Store, worried sick over a potential shoplifter! It's a fricken dollar! Of course, we all know you would never do something as to steal allergy meds... what cracks me up, is when ya hear about someone actually robbing a Dollar General... if they do get away with it, their haul is not gonna be any more then a handful of one dollar bills and some pocket change...
My son uses a red carabiner on the head end of his hammock. RED rhymes with HEAD. So it's easy for him to figure out which end should be higher. You could also use red paracord or even a red hair tie to tie on that end. 🙂
The color coding definitely helps with setup. My Blackbird hammock has two different colored drawstrings on the stuff sack for that differentiation. I leave my stuff sack bunched up on one end of the hammock once deployed.
Not sure about Warbonnet, but Dream Hammocks will let you pick your colors for the continuous loops at each end of the hammock. That's how I distinguish head end from foot end. A buddy of mine uses whoopie slings of two different colors. It's all about getting it right. :-)
Generally you want your head slightly lower than your feet.
Yes! My hammock has a red drawstring on the head-end of the double stuff sack. Red rhyming with head is exactly how I remember it too 😂
Sounds like you were enjoying the hammock! You are correct, if you ditch the sleeping pad, you will sleep more comfortable. Hope to see you continue learning with the hammock!
Sleeping pad is definitely not made for hammocks, it tends to wrap around me in single-layer hammock and slips to side in double-layer one. I think a full-length underquilt will be more comfortable. Of cause, you cannot use underquilt when sleeping on a ground, but in a woodland good places for hammock occurs more often than a good place for tent.
It's called "needle ice". There's also Hoarfrost, Frost Flower and Hair Ice.
I know as hoar frost
@@rembrandtshadows hoarfrost is the stuff that forms on the outside of a surface. Needle ice is the stuff that forms the long crystals just under the surface of the ground.
I see you're out there axe murdering chipmunks and robbing Dollar General's again then making that getaway at water crossings to throw the hounds off the scent 😊
Great move by the way Dixie!!!
Yeah, I was thinking that's what water crossings are for. When my net worth got close to a mil even though I still hiked, I thought if I could just get away with a $4.99 bottle of Alerest ...
lol
I heard that Dixie and company are on the F.B.I's Most Wanted list for her attempted Dollar General heist. Ha Ha Ha
Kudos for getting your hammock set up in the dark as a newbie. Many folks see tons of trees along a trail and assume you can set up anywhere. Site selection in a hammock can be tough as well.
You know Dixie, I think that was the best hiking, hiking with a dog, gear test, aggressive dog, hammocking, and tent exposure video series I've ever seen, it was fun, well done, loved it. Happy trails.
Nice Logo Green...
Classic Homemade Wanderlust:
Beautiful Scenic Opening
Dixie fills us in
Aaron’s graffiti 😎👍
Marde night hiking-again
$ General - pass
300 miles!
Nature On Display
Dixie Singing! 👏
Dixie adapting (to the hammock)
Dixie’s excellent videography
Aaron’s beautiful editing to tell Dixie’s story
Aaron’s musical treatment throughout
I’m such a fan!
Is the graffiti the substitute for the Homemade Wonderlust weekly logo? Just wonderin' y'all
@@grantgrow - as best as I can tell, it is the logo.
I've been enjoying the classical music recently - nice twist, Aaron! And it went well with the beautiful views and the classy mimosas :)
My hammock has a built in bug net, too...when it's cold, I turn the hammock upside down, so the bug net is between the hammock and the underquilt...it's out of the way, like that, and not as vulnerable to wear and tear so it's intact when I need it in the summer time.
I'm going to have to try this! I was contemplating a new hammock because the bug net just gets in the road in winter, good shout partner!
Once again it is soooo nice to watch content void of politics, talk of viruses and other icky things. I appreciate how wholesome your videos are. I know you won’t be cussing a bunch, will leave us with some good “wisdom nuggets”, and (I see that you have been given grief about this:) but I do appreciate that you didn’t share a tent with your boyfriend even if it might have been unintentional. I can recommend these videos to anyone from my teenage daughter to someone’s grandma!!!
I loved, loved, loved the slow rise through the frosty trees! The only thing I couldn’t seem to find was the well-placed “Homemade Wanderlust” title. Aaron hid it real good this time! A great way to end my birthday today.
I'm so stoked your doing the Pinhot trail. The skyway loop is going to be my first planned overnight back pack trip coming up. I've been so motivated and have learned soooo much watching your channel. Thanks so much for the fantastic info ... whoop whoop for the Alabama hiking ladles. 🥳🏕
Same here! not a lady but I’m excited to take my lady friend out there too!
So nice you still had a little bit of Hank with you.❤️
He pops up at the best times 😭♥️🐾
Loved the video. I find the trees that look right, then hang the tarp. I use the tarp as a guide to center the hammock under, and then stake the tarp out. Backpack clipped at the foot end by the carry strap, then I pull the bottom of the pack up and clip the hip belt over the ridge-line. It keeps it up out of the rain and stops it from swinging around in the wind at night. It took a couple of years for me to leave my full pad at home. Now I have a small torso pad (hips to shoulders) that I use as a foot pad with my partial underquilt. If its cold out, I double up my partial 20F underquilt with my full length 40F - toasty into the teens. I haven't slept in a tent in years.
Dixie, your cinematography is always outstanding, especially given you’re always inflight and have limitations of what you can carry. Just watching your scenery with music is always so enjoyable. You just have a very good eye and perspective on the nature that surrounds you.
well said
Totally agree with you
I love the sound of rain on a tent. I think the secret to a good hammock pitch is doing it in sunlight.
I've set mine up in the dark at least as many times as in the light. Probably in the learning curve phase daylight is helpful, but so is patience and a willingness to learn from mistakes and laugh at yourself.
I'm hoping you give the hammock a good testing. It's taken some time, but I can't go back to ground camping. I'm sleeping in my hammock at home at this point. It has cured my back and neck pain issues. Also, trail mimosas? That's a baller move. Thanks for showing me the Pinhoti.
I've only tried hammocks for a few minutes. Even with advice on aligning myself diagonal to the guy lines, I could not find what felt like a natural sleeping position. But you must have. Why do you prefer the hammock? What tricks are used to attain a comfortable sleeping position? And, what brand/model hammock do you recommend?
@@gregparrott The cross lay is the key, which it sounds like you've tried. There are a few factors in achieving comfort in this position. First is hammock selection. I personally use a Dutchware Chameleon, 11-foot. But, other cottage companies like Hammock Gear, Dream Hammock, and a few others are very good and preferred by others. The second is "the perfect hang" In fact, there's a book and website by that name. You want enough sag in your suspension to provide a 30 degree angle from the ground. You also need a ridgeline, set at about 83% if the total hammock length. This provides the proper sag to allow the cross-lay. Third is just practice. It helps if you can do this at home under ideal conditions to get everything dialed in just perfectly. Trail and error.
But, I know hammocks are not for everyone. I didn't get them at first either. But, I stuck it out and did some research and I will never go back to ground sleeping. I used to toss and turn, waking up frequently and just praying for sunrise. Now I can sleep in as long as I want. I get into full, r.e.m. sleep with dreams and everything. I was never able to quite accomplish that on my air matress.
@@timlois Thanks for the detailed reply. I searched for 'The Perfect Hang' and found 'The ultimate hang'.
@@gregparrott Ha!!!! Yeah, you're right. It's been a few years. It's a great resource. The Ultimate Hang.
@@timlois Thanks for the tip. I've ordered a used copy
One word: HENNESSY. Best hammock on the market. Models from backpack to Expedition.
Such good timing! I just bought my first hammock setup and now I’m even more excited to get out there and take it on the trail! Thank you so much for letting us watch you go through the learning curve.
I don’t sleep in a regular bed at home, just a hammock. I’ve never liked using a sleeping pad in the hammock. I love my full length underquilt, and on really cold nights (the nights I sleep outside) I use a sleeping bag as a topquilt rather than my usual Thermarest Honcho Poncho... one day I want to buy a hammock-sleeping-bag (it’s a sleeping bag that goes on the outside of the hammock).
Something that really helped me picking two trees far enough apart for hammocking is to know how many paces between trees work well for a good hang. Now when I get to a site I find two good sized trees 6 paces apart I know the hang is going to work well.
I measure the distance between trees in 'foots' (my own shoe's length). 14-17 'foots' is an optimal distance for my hammock setup. YMMV.
I love that you are still taking the time to highlight the winter forest. It can be just as beautiful as a spring one! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Thank you for putting out such great content Dixie!!
I loved the digs on DG 😂. I still use a pad and underquilt for winter camping. Another awesome adventure!
I’ve been trying to be sweet 🙃
@@HomemadeWanderlust Dollar General sucks! There, I said it for ya.......😉👍
@@HomemadeWanderlust Well bless their sweet hearts! *grin*
@@HomemadeWanderlust where was the dollar general store that gave you a hard time?
Super Nice... Winter Backpacking is better than Summer
All the feels for Hank getting to be there with you in ✨spirit✨.
As someone that uses a hammock, it's good to see you getting experience using your hammock.
I smile every time I see you using that same old aluminum pot that you've had since you first started hiking on the AT almost 6 years ago. You probably wouldn't know how to cook if you ever lost it or it got a pinhole in it, LOL ! It amuses me to see that you still have it and use it for your trail cookwear. Like a worn out favorite teddy bear some adults still sleep with.
Legit burst into tears at “Hankey’s here to celebrate too.” 😭❤️ What a sweet way to finish, congrats! 🎉🍾
Love that you found a Hank-hair on the bottle as you celebrated the finish🥰
Completely different editing style for this trail. Really loved how you and your editor mixed it up and seemed more comfortable with silences and just music (but still made time for YOU and your personality). Seriously great work you should be proud of. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! ♥️
I’m glad you had a under quilt as well as pad, they make a big difference. I learned a lot from watching shugemery videos on setting up hammock. Good tips on keeping rain from dripping down into your hammock from lines as well as great hardware connections to use. Love your videos.
Woooh buddy!
I often clip my pack on my hammock suspension at the head end. I have the Blackbird XLC and found about 18" higher on the foot end gives me a consistent departure to the Land of Nod. Great videos!
I have never had my foot end suspension more than slightly higher 9 a few inches) than the head end except perhaps if the trees are really really far apart. I also always have a tarp several feet longer than the hammock when all is "pitched" to insure good rain protection on those soggy days. There is a 5-10 night learning curve for hammocks in general.
@@geraldhenrickson7472 I always pitch my XLC foot end about 18 inches higher. Have done so for about 6 or 7 years now. I have a couple other hammocks that are less differential though. As you said, you have to invest in the experimentation to find what gives you comfort. Hsppy Hanging
Congratulations; You're well on your way to being a full member of the Frozen Butt Club. You'll just need to camp at 0° and below.
The thing about Hammock camping is the joy and equal pain of learning as you go. Might I make a suggestion, hang your Hammock low enough so when you're sitting upright, your feet are flat on the ground. You'll just be a bit more comfortable.
Lastly, although I love having four seasons and each being beautiful in its own way, there is something special about the snow and ice that I love most. Beautiful stuff Dixie! And I love the music! Thank you for sharing.
Yay 🎉 congrats on finishing another trail! Tackling it during the Winter is just another element of adventure to add to your list of adventures.
2:40 🤣
Shugemery is the guy you need to follow for all thing hammock. Great videos from Minnesota BWCAW
The frost on the trees was so beautiful.
Great trip and video. A couple of tips from a hammock camper - Get a snakeskin for your tarp, not only is management easier, but if you hang it first (bad weather you will anyhow), you can use it to measure tree distance then still easily adjust it after hanging your hammock. I've also found that when nearing dusk that it's best not to pass up a good set of trees in order to gain more miles. That one is goal dependent though. Happy hammocking, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the reply..makes sense!
I also have a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC hammock, but I sewed 550-cord loops on the bottom corners and center points for tent pegs, this way it can be used on the ground as well.
With the A.Q. 10x13 tarp and a ground cloth that I already pack, this setup provides more shelter options!
Lol....love the comment about ‘passing’ on the need to get anything at the Dollar Store. 😎. And more music from Edvard Grieg! Thank you! 👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😊. I wonder if he could ever have imagined that it would be used as background music while attempting to set up a camping hammock in the dark. 😆🤣👍. Then again, I’m sure he could never have imagined videos either. 😄
1.Under quilt isn’t adjusted right.
2.If you skip on the sleeping pad in your hammock you can sleep “the Brazilian way” that means when you you are diagonal in your hammock you are able to lay flat . That means you could potentially sleep on your side as well instead of being a human Banana .
Yes, yes, yes. I've been trying to explain "the Brazilian Way" to others for years, but they won't listen and many end up selling or throwing their hammocks away.
Well young lady I'm glad to see that you're out and about for part 3 of this 100 mile trip this time you are on the hammock side of things
I'm hoping that you decided to view a few hammock put up videos from Frozen or from shrug or syntax 77
Three very good knowledgeable people for hammocks set up
Again awesome video and swing with care
Dixie, I wish I could trade you some hammock camping skills for some backpacking skills. Haha! Tents tend to be more user friendly until you get your hammock and hammock gear dialed in. Once you have it, though, I don't think you would ever go back. I know I won't ever sleep on the ground again unless I'm above the tree line and there are no other options. Happy Trails!
The music combined with the winter scenes was amazing!
Dixie, I’m so excited you’ll be hiking the Florida Trail. I’m from Florida and to see you hike my home state will be so gratifying!
Really enjoying the pace of these videos that combine “walking porn” (thru hiking footage) with gear testing, plus oh so soothing classical music interludes. It’s just very natural for the things you’re showing, kind of unusual, and a joy to watch!
Wow, that shot where the camera rises above the treeline was gold! How'd you even do that!? Great cinematography as always.
Great video. Can't wait for Florida.
Totally enjoyed your adventure on the Pinhoti Trail, congratulations on ticking off another hike and look forward to more adventure from you throughout 2021.
Congrats on finishing the Pinhoti trail, and also for taking the risk of using a new sleep system for an extended portion of the trip! It looks like you've figured out the type of hang you need to shoot for with the hammock. One bit of advice with your underquilt, it looks as though you may need to shorten the primary suspension a bit, so that it rests higher up on the hammock. A good rule of thumb is when your hammock is completely empty, the UQ should lift the hammock body upwards. This will ensure that it is snugged up against you when you're lying in the hammock. Pull one side up over your shoulder, and then pull the other side up until the suspension cord is above your feet.
If you do this, you'll have much better success with the UQ.
Best low liiiiiet hiking videos of niiiiiet hikin, but I'm still planning to do 95% of my hiiiikin the dayliiiiet,
9:15 Wow!
Dixie, please don't give up on hammocking ... one you get the hang of it, it can't be beat. If you know it's total length, you can walk it off before strapping your suspension system to the trees. I make sure the hammock is strung up good before stringing the tarp ... and when I do the tarp, I tie the ridgeline taught (that's the key). I use an ENO hammock sleep system ... is a mite heavier than the ultralight tents, but I can set it anywhere and even in the dark. Hope you keep giving it a try.
hammock gear makes the best underquilts i love mine
get rid of that pad, maybe as backup, get your under quilt adjusted right and you'll be amazed at the sleep its what allowed me to start camping again Congratulations on the finish
We need a few things but we’ll pass. Dollar General 😡
This video is great to give a fair representation of hammocks. They are probably worth the weigh, extra gear, aka fail points, for some folks, but definitely not for the average long distance hiker.
High quality videos you are producing, Dixie. I am into - well, obviously you - and details. I loved the shot through the hollow log as you passed and later one I believe under a log as you passed. Surely would love to know more of the backstory on who saw that opportunity and decided to set that up.
Congrats on completing your journey! And thank you so much for sharing your adventure. This was your first trail I got to watch you week to week rather than binging the entire trail you'd already completed. Makes me excited to watch your next one, and also to try backpacking myself this year! You are an inspiration.
Awesome! I can't wait to see your FT videos, I'm excited to see you hiking my 'home trail'
I hike to Chopin often, too.
That Hank piece at the very end caught my feels by surprise. 😳
ahahaha you're one of the top searches under "Chopin Etude Op.25 no.11" now; your reach has no limits Dixie! I love your B roll and your humble perspective so much. Your kindness and grit is obvious in everything you do☺️
Nice job with the hammock set up. I switched to hammocking last spring and there is no looking back! Best night of sleep I've had in the woods in along time!
Thank you Dixie for sharing another great hike!
After you perfect your hammock setup, you'll love it. I know your not supposed to, but, my preferred hammock setup way tighter, (less droopy) now I can't go back to a tent. Also I would suggest having carabineers with looped straps, for quick install. Thanks for the vid.
I was wondering how that hammock would work out. I'm kinda thinking about trying it myself now. Thanks for having us along on your journey. It's been fun. Great finish with mimosas. So 1980's.👍😀🍹
Omg, tearjerker alert! Congrats on another success and I look forward to seeing you, (maybe) on the Florida Trail.
Congratulations on completing the trail. I really enjoyed your trip. Can't wait until you start the Florida trail.
dixie, i am so pleased to see you working with the learning curve of learning to use a hammock. it's different, yeah, but i think you'll get the hang of it just fine and then you'll have a whole other choice for shelter that will be comfortable.
i love that you are not afraid to be a learner on camera.
Under quilt makes all the difference hammock camping.
Can not agree enough....
Congratulation Dixie, and congratulation to MarDe on your first, of many. trails. I have been watching you since micro greens and now my wife and I are hiking. We been walkin our mummy. Thanks
Oh wow, thank you so much! Give that mummy a run for it’s money 🙌🏻
"You look like a scary person. Like you're going to steal something from a dollar general. " "We need a few things but we'll pass." It still blows my mind that happened to you and you handled it better than I would have. I love the classical music 🎶
I love camping in my Warbonnet hammock with the super fly tarp. I have the two layers of fabric bottom and sleep well with a yoga mat between them and don't use a pad under my 30 degree sleeping bag with no under quilt camping in Temps in the low 50s high 40s.
I am shopping under quilts for winter camping now.
I wish I could give two thumbs up, one for the content, and a second for Chopin.
Good to see you're liking the hammock. I did the entire AT in a hammock and carried a NeoAir short to use in shelters. I sleep in a hammock at home every night. Tonight actually I'm heading the other way - testing out my new Katabatic Alsek on the ground getting ready for my April PCT start.
A few things I've learned after a few years of hammock camping. A permanent ridgeline on the hammock makes for faster setup of a comfortable hang. I cant tell from the videos but I couldn't see a hammock ridgeline.
If you know your will be hiking anywhere with trees (vs crossing a plain or desert) you can ditch the sleeping pad for weight. Hammock warmth is really all about a good underquilt.
Finding a suitable place to hang your hammock is the main hassle that I have had with them. I have several tents, swags, and a new hammock. As a young bloke, I spent several weeks car camping using an ex-military Jungle hammock and it was the bee's knees, as it was all one unit. But it was very bulky and weighed a ton, so no good for backpacking. I guess the bottom line from me is it depends very much on what you are doing and where.
Wow! That was cool. "Under Pressure..." Congrats, and in winter no less. -2C to -5C. I miss those kind of adventures. That challenge at the Dollar Store though, wow. crazy.
Lovely video Dixie. I especially enjoyed the music.
Keep hiking!
Yay! Finished! I start the Pinhoti in March. This was really helpful!
I know you're a Southern girl but this looks like autumn hiking/camping to me. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦.
Stay safe out there and have a blast!
I loved watching this series. Can’t wait for the Florida trail. We are in northwest Florida (Milton). The first part of the trail you will basically walk all the way around me. If you need assistance in any way just shoot me a message !!! Best of luck !
Do you watch Second Chance? He is doing the florida trail now.
@@KT2585 yes. I’m following him. Definitely made me realize “IF” I ever attempt this tail.... I will definitely NOT do the lower swamp section. Lol. I can’t imagine walking through that much water !!
We love you Dixie!!! 😍
We are dang neighbors!! How funny - i just realized you're in Opelika, by your PO BOX, i have family there and went to auburn. but i missed seeing you in dalton, ga! my neck of the woods -- maybe we'll meet up on a trail some day! love youtr videos, dixie! thanks for sharing your opinions and having the kindness and consideration that most YT creators dont - i'm planning a Pinhoti thru hike for October! Inspired by you!!
You found NEEDLE ICE! So cool!! A treat to find (if you like cool nature things!)
Been watching a heck of a lot of your videos. All 3 thru hikes several times. I'll say this. You're an amazing woman. So many out here aren't but you give me hope a few are left. I've bought a lot of the gear I think I need although it's cheaper and a bit heavy. But the idea of going for it is stuck in my mind like hair in a biscuit. And you're a big part of the reason why. So thank you
this is so awesome but I honestly would feel like a predators buffet out there in the woods. my anxiety already doesn't let me sleep at night 😅😅
drop the pad and get a full length underquilt. I've been hammocking now for about 7 years, I wont go back to a tent unless im hiking where theres no trees. nice to see you try it out again.
The wait times on underquilts is crazy right now. Im 4 weeks into a 10 week wait for my 0* incubator.
Dixie, the info. here has been so helpful, I almost always end up with the products you suggest even if I try a few others first. In my opinion your reviews are by far the best. there's a couple other guys doing reviews and some are pretty accurate but not nearly as fun to watch. Thank you for all of that!!! I have to comment on the stealing thing, I've had a situation like it. Several years ago the cops raided my house and took me to jail. I have no idea how they got a warrant but they went in like they were raiding a drug dealer tearing up everything, traumatized my dog she was never the same after that I know she was abused. I didn't understand it at the time... the profile fit I guess and just added fuel to suspicion making it a witch hunt. The profile wasn't much I thought but looking back I had some pretty nice cars they did damage intentionally while searching, 50,000 rounds of ammo in the garage, fine art on the walls couple Rolex watches laying around. well they didn't find anything because I work my ass off and have never even smoked a joint. I was 30 years old and we lived more than anyone so it probably pissed someone off and maybe I had kicked their ass or went out with their girlfriend I'm guessing thats it really. I have cops that are friends but I don't trust the system anymore. Like I said they did take me to jail while I was in the booking area for an extended period, after a couple hours of typing up all kinds of stuff one of my cop buddies walked in, witch was bad in itself, anyway he vouched for me we had known each other for years. I think the oh shit moment started to hit about then, probably finding out there wasn't anything in my house either. they started going into this long story about what a great deal they were going to make me, what they could be charging me with but their not going to. Well at this point there's been a lot of damage done and they were not going to let me go because of liability I'm guessing. they said we'll just give you this little nothing charge, you'll plead out on it and it'll go away. How's that a good deal, I've got the grill going in the back yard a couple hours ago now I'm in cuffs and I already knew they had torn the crap out of my house, checked stuff into evidence I would never see again and for nothing, I had uncut currency they folded up and sent it to secret service to see if it was counterfeit... sorry I didn't mean to write a book here, I just understand how insulting it can be. those things can go so far south. I'm so glad that one turned out ok for you. there are some cops that would have went the other way with that video, they just take it how they want to sometimes and once your in the system your defending yourself there's no way out. it happens every day in every city. Most lawyers will tell you to never talk to the cops even if your innocent, they are only gathering info. to convict you. they are frequently wrong. its very risky even if it seems safe, if they are trying to put together a case, thats where their mindset is in that moment, sometimes they take something out of context, small misunderstandings can have very big consequences in these cases.
Back to the good stuff:) thank you again for all your awesomeness! I wouldn't have the great pack that I have now without your help:)... be carefull out there too, you get close to some real stuff sometimes:)
What a great little adventure! Thanks for letting us join in with you, if vicariously. You make such lovely choices of music - they're perfect. I'm looking forward to the next thing, but in the meantime I'll watch the PCT and CDT movies!