The Black Forest Trail is special to me as it was one of my first backpacking trips and I have been back quite a few times. It is beautiful but sure covers some rugged terrain. Hope you can get back to finish it sometime. The mountain laurel are spectacular when in bloom. Watch out for rattlesnakes in the summer though. Thanks for the video!
I have spent a lot of time camping in that area, mostly a little further South in Bald Eagle State Forest, but this area looks identical. Always enjoy your videos
Awesome adventure man. I like how you share some of your gear at the end of your backpacking trip and conduct an AAR (After Actions Review) on what went well and or failed and what you could have done better. Thank you for sharing! I like how you do your videos. Keep the adventures coming!!!
first time checking out your content- this was a really great video, so informative. I just moved out east from the midwest and have been looking at places in PA to backpack. adding this to my list.
Great video. I've done the BFT as well, it's a grind! Ever consider burning a candle lantern inside your tent? This will help considerably with the condensation. It will also warm your tent a few degrees. UCO makes a very small compact one ideal for backpacking. I hang it from the gear loft and burn one candle at night, and one in the morning. Keeps things fairly dry. Just a thought.
Really enjoy your videos...great balance between info and entertainment. Surprised you don't have (or mention) campfires. In the winter, I really need one to deal with all that darkness. Sounds like you have a good plan for 2016, good luck with it!
I hope Joe R. is in your future plans as well. If there was any two guys in the world that I could see together for hiking vids, it would be your two! Great vid and I hope it was a good New Years!
+Bradley Macaulay I couldn't agree with this more, I love watching the two of them together, listening to their banter. Great video Kyle, I look forward to more over the next year. Atb Mark
Great video as always, looks like a nice but challenging place to hike. If your thinking of heading overseas for a trip you should check out the Pyrenees mountains. A friend of mine did a portion of it last summer and loved it! Just a thought, anyways Happy New Year :-)
Thanks for the video. Sorry it didn't go as well as planned, but I guess that is all part of it. Sometimes it works just the opposite way too. Take care
Great video - I really liked the GPS app you were using. I was wondering if you could do a video on how you downloaded your gps data and how to use the gaia website - I am having a hell of a time with it!!!!
nice map/GPS tips but I got to say you're nuts going shin deep in water winter camping. do that here out west you would be double pirate peg leg amputated frost bit bandit. good videos keep it up
Hey man, Great Vid! I got a QUESTION though. So I did the trail back in 2012 and i was watching your vid and i saw and you said there was a bridge crossing at the beginning of trail heah in slate run (going CCW). Im going again in 2 weeks and im worried about the water levels right now but i guess that bridge is new, right? Please let me know if you had any knee deep crossing during the 42 mile trip. I really hope that bridge was a new addition to the trail, because i have always been scared of that crossing ever since my 2012.
Great video. Really like how you do your format. What stove were you using? I been trying out a MSR pocket rocket but cold weather really effects the performance even when I keep it with me in the hammock all night. Keep up the videos. It was good to see this one. Take care, Al
+Pumpkin Village Maple This is pretty much my system (see link). It works ok down to around 20 if I'm just using it for warming up meals. If its colder than that then I'm not back packing but base camping and use the Primus Omnilite TI. Thanks for watching. andrewskurka.com/2015/gear-list-3-season-backpacking-stoves-the-dirtbag/
Hey I found your channel from joes channel .. I live in western Pa I'll have to go to that trail I'll be sure to subscribe .. I got my own channel I'm working on
Have you ever thought of through Hiking the AT or the PCT? I know you said this year that you want to hike smaller trails, but I was just wondering if either of them were on your bucket list.
Ironically enough I was just up there this past weekend. I spent some time just playing on a few sections of the BFT and the WRT while staying at the Hotel Manor, just past the bridge you crossed. The BFT is known as the hardest hike in PA. It's a rough one! On a side note, do you have a Pro 4x Titan? How do you like it?
Hey kyle, I see pretty much on every one of your trips you use tents, which is great. Just curious if you have ever used a hammock sleep system? My fiance has decided she wants to start coming out on backpacking trips, any suggestions for a lightweight 2 person tent to bring along a backpack trip? All the best from Ontario, Canada
+OntarioOutdoors Good questions. I used a hammock for a whole year to test it out. They work alright but I tend to sleep better in a tent. I could never get quite 100% situated in a hammock. I know many though that swear by them. I have a video on my channel from a few years ago that goes over my set up. As for tents check out the link below. If I was looking for a 2 person tent I would highly recommend looking into Hilleberg. The Anjan is a popular 2 person model. You can find lighter tents and cheaper tents. But from what I have seen and used Hilleberg seems to have a really good balance between weight, easy of use, and durability. When I buy a piece of gear weight is one thing I look at but mainly I want it to just work no question any where anytime. Some of the lightest options on the market can get delicate and fiddle. Just my thoughts. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Tent-Reviews
+Burley Outdoors That is great, I appreciate the advice. I plan on looking into the hilleberg. I agree the weight definitely is a deciding factor but when it comes down to it i don't want it to rip or tear on my first trip with a new tent, i think my biggest obstacle will be finding a tent i can lay in, seeing as im 6'9 that may limit me lol
I plan on doing the north loop in 2 days one night this month; where do you think the best place would be to camp, right in the middle? Or should one day be shorter/longer than the other to score a good spot? Just trying to figure out schedule...thanks.
I can't really remember the whole map as it has been a few years since I did this trail. You can't really go wrong starting at any place on this loop. The stream I camped at on the second night I would have at least one of my days end there. Try to stick to planning on camping near the larger streams. There was plenty of water in the winter. Not sure what it would be like this time of year. I wish I could be of more help but its been a while since I did this one.
The map is on an app called Gaia GPS. Download the app from the App Store and then inside the app you can search for an area you are going to go to and select that area for download so you do not need signal to use the map. Does that help?
@@BurleyOutdoors Thanks much! We are considering doing the north loop for an overnight in late april. Any suggestions on a starting location and CW or CCW?
perhaps some better nutrition other than m&m' s and ur candy bars that I see yuh eat. gonna have tuh send yuh some power bars so yuh get sum chocolate fix. :-)
The Black Forest Trail is special to me as it was one of my first backpacking trips and I have been back quite a few times. It is beautiful but sure covers some rugged terrain. Hope you can get back to finish it sometime. The mountain laurel are spectacular when in bloom. Watch out for rattlesnakes in the summer though. Thanks for the video!
I have spent a lot of time camping in that area, mostly a little further South in Bald Eagle State Forest, but this area looks identical. Always enjoy your videos
Awesome adventure man. I like how you share some of your gear at the end of your backpacking trip and conduct an AAR (After Actions Review) on what went well and or failed and what you could have done better. Thank you for sharing! I like how you do your videos. Keep the adventures coming!!!
New Years by yourself, best gift ever! Stay safe man!
Good video, I like the way you set things up in the beginning. A model for many backpacking videos . . . Liked the wrap up as well.
Good to see you're back with another vid mate. Great stuff.
Love the long ones hope to see some of you and joe
first time checking out your content- this was a really great video, so informative. I just moved out east from the midwest and have been looking at places in PA to backpack. adding this to my list.
Ever hear of the Laurel Highlands trail? If you travel the PA Turnpike, there is a crossing over it. Seems like a weekend adventure.
Great video. I've done the BFT as well, it's a grind! Ever consider burning a candle lantern inside your tent? This will help considerably with the condensation. It will also warm your tent a few degrees. UCO makes a very small compact one ideal for backpacking. I hang it from the gear loft and burn one candle at night, and one in the morning. Keeps things fairly dry. Just a thought.
Really enjoy your videos...great balance between info and entertainment. Surprised you don't have (or mention) campfires. In the winter, I really need one to deal with all that darkness. Sounds like you have a good plan for 2016, good luck with it!
Thank you for the video. Great job and a great trip.
I hope Joe R. is in your future plans as well. If there was any two guys in the world that I could see together for hiking vids, it would be your two! Great vid and I hope it was a good New Years!
+Bradley Macaulay I couldn't agree with this more, I love watching the two of them together, listening to their banter. Great video Kyle, I look forward to more over the next year. Atb Mark
Same here
+Bradley Macaulay I'm glad you enjoy the Joe and Kyle videos. We will defiantly be making more in the future.
I agree too. The best part is when Kyle does his Joe impersonation. You are on point with that and don't ever change that lol.
Great video! I really enjoyed the hike. Beautiful place :)
Thanks - Martin
Love your videos bro. Super informative and very helpful. Keep em coming Kyle.
Awesome video! Really like watching you and Joe! Hopefully we see a lot of you two in 2016!
Great video! I did a short backpacking trip there, must've been on the southern loop though, a really cool area.
Great video as always, looks like a nice but challenging place to hike. If your thinking of heading overseas for a trip you should check out the Pyrenees mountains. A friend of mine did a portion of it last summer and loved it! Just a thought, anyways Happy New Year :-)
Great vid. I always enjoy watching. Thanks for the useful lit info.
Great video Kyle.
Thanks for the video. Sorry it didn't go as well as planned, but I guess that is all part of it. Sometimes it works just the opposite way too. Take care
Great video - I really liked the GPS app you were using. I was wondering if you could do a video on how you downloaded your gps data and how to use the gaia website - I am having a hell of a time with it!!!!
nice map/GPS tips but I got to say you're nuts going shin deep in water winter camping. do that here out west you would be double pirate peg leg amputated frost bit bandit. good videos keep it up
When your head looks stupid, you're usually warm haha looked like a good trip !
Difficult but beautiful!!
HNY!
nice man, im from ny, and am planning some trips this fall down that way, thanks!! like I how you show the maps.
Hey man, Great Vid! I got a QUESTION though. So I did the trail back in 2012 and i was watching your vid and i saw and you said there was a bridge crossing at the beginning of trail heah in slate run (going CCW). Im going again in 2 weeks and im worried about the water levels right now but i guess that bridge is new, right? Please let me know if you had any knee deep crossing during the 42 mile trip. I really hope that bridge was a new addition to the trail, because i have always been scared of that crossing ever since my 2012.
Andy Goldsworthy @ 7:45?
Great video. Really like how you do your format. What stove were you using? I been trying out a MSR pocket rocket but cold weather really effects the performance even when I keep it with me in the hammock all night.
Keep up the videos. It was good to see this one.
Take care,
Al
+Pumpkin Village Maple This is pretty much my system (see link). It works ok down to around 20 if I'm just using it for warming up meals. If its colder than that then I'm not back packing but base camping and use the Primus Omnilite TI. Thanks for watching.
andrewskurka.com/2015/gear-list-3-season-backpacking-stoves-the-dirtbag/
Kyle, what tarp do you have as backdrop in the ending of the video? Thanks for capturing the winter hike and sharing.
+Restore all things Its actually a blanket I made. It uses nylon multi cam fabric on the outside and climashield apex on the inside for insulation.
You got the "Woo Buddy!" down, when are you getting a hammock?
Hey I found your channel from joes channel .. I live in western Pa I'll have to go to that trail I'll be sure to subscribe .. I got my own channel I'm working on
Have you ever thought of through Hiking the AT or the PCT? I know you said this year that you want to hike smaller trails, but I was just wondering if either of them were on your bucket list.
+korey ward Perhaps one day I will have the chance to do both of those trails. If I head to CA this year I might try a piece of the PCT.
That would be sweet
Ironically enough I was just up there this past weekend. I spent some time just playing on a few sections of the BFT and the WRT while staying at the Hotel Manor, just past the bridge you crossed. The BFT is known as the hardest hike in PA. It's a rough one! On a side note, do you have a Pro 4x Titan? How do you like it?
Hey kyle, I see pretty much on every one of your trips you use tents, which is great. Just curious if you have ever used a hammock sleep system? My fiance has decided she wants to start coming out on backpacking trips, any suggestions for a lightweight 2 person tent to bring along a backpack trip?
All the best from Ontario, Canada
+OntarioOutdoors Good questions. I used a hammock for a whole year to test it out. They work alright but I tend to sleep better in a tent. I could never get quite 100% situated in a hammock. I know many though that swear by them. I have a video on my channel from a few years ago that goes over my set up. As for tents check out the link below. If I was looking for a 2 person tent I would highly recommend looking into Hilleberg. The Anjan is a popular 2 person model. You can find lighter tents and cheaper tents. But from what I have seen and used Hilleberg seems to have a really good balance between weight, easy of use, and durability. When I buy a piece of gear weight is one thing I look at but mainly I want it to just work no question any where anytime. Some of the lightest options on the market can get delicate and fiddle. Just my thoughts. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Tent-Reviews
+Burley Outdoors That is great, I appreciate the advice. I plan on looking into the hilleberg. I agree the weight definitely is a deciding factor but when it comes down to it i don't want it to rip or tear on my first trip with a new tent, i think my biggest obstacle will be finding a tent i can lay in, seeing as im 6'9 that may limit me lol
Raining Dippin' Dots.Nice.Haha.
I plan on doing the north loop in 2 days one night this month; where do you think the best place would be to camp, right in the middle? Or should one day be shorter/longer than the other to score a good spot? Just trying to figure out schedule...thanks.
I can't really remember the whole map as it has been a few years since I did this trail. You can't really go wrong starting at any place on this loop. The stream I camped at on the second night I would have at least one of my days end there. Try to stick to planning on camping near the larger streams. There was plenty of water in the winter. Not sure what it would be like this time of year. I wish I could be of more help but its been a while since I did this one.
@@BurleyOutdoors thanks!
Awesome hike! Jealous to say the least. Can I ask what gps map app you are using here?
If only I had waited to the end of the video for the answer.
Did you make a fire at any point? Is it impossible in the winter in that region?
I did not in this video just because I was walking the whole day. It would have been completely possible to make one though.
Nice. I've posted to my group Trails and Parks of America on Facebook. Join and post.
What was the topo app you used? I can't find a good one.
+Daniel Jones Watch the last 5 min of the video I talk all about it. Its called GAIA GPS. Its awesome.
+Burley Outdoors Gaia got it. I thought you were saying Guide GPS. Thx, great video quality on your camera.
What app are you using? Couldn't make it out.
+mtrmble Gaia GPS
+Burley Outdoors thanks for the quick reply!
how many times you go camping in a month?
+Jente Verherstraeten I typically try to do at least 1 night out a month and then most weekends I do a day hike or bike ride
can you add clarity to how you got that map onto your phone?
The map is on an app called Gaia GPS. Download the app from the App Store and then inside the app you can search for an area you are going to go to and select that area for download so you do not need signal to use the map. Does that help?
@@BurleyOutdoors Thanks much!
We are considering doing the north loop for an overnight in late april. Any suggestions on a starting location and CW or CCW?
What app are you using?
+Jason Koslow Gaia GPS
+Burley Outdoors thanks.
perhaps some better nutrition other than m&m' s and ur candy bars that I see yuh eat. gonna have tuh send yuh some power bars so yuh get sum chocolate fix. :-)
you are hiking beast
not sure why but I keep losing video every few minutes
What, no black forest....HAM?! tytyty
Why go so far away in winter? You know it's going to suck
+lestudio76 Sometimes I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed.
I'm the same way.
Black forest aka slenderman forest
u do know that as soon as uall got back to civilazation joe got a version of u that wouldnt talk back and went back campin