
If you want more of my trail notes, gear thoughts, and trip planning resources beyond YouTube, my blog is where I keep it all organized. It’s a good place to dig in when you’re trying to hike smarter and safer, especially when you’re piecing together a destination like the Ozarks.
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North Dakota Adventure Guide: The Maah Daah Hey Trail, Medora, Bismarck and the Badlands
16K views · 2026-04-01 16:00:00

My Best Advice For New Hikers
1K views · 2026-01-30 17:01:06

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Backpacking
3K views · 2026-01-27 15:28:04

ALL Of My Favorite Hiking Gear (Pt. 2)
2K views · 2026-01-16 18:35:40

ALL Of My Favorite Hiking Gear (Pt. 1)
4K views · 2026-01-09 18:07:27

Are Down Jackets Ethical?
959 views · 2025-12-19 16:47:16

Solo Camping in the Beautiful Appalachian Highlands
2K views · 2025-12-16 17:37:18

EPIC TRAILS - Hiking the Faroe Islands
2K views · 2025-12-10 16:14:54

Layering 101: Selecting the Right Materials For Cold Weather
5K views · 2025-11-28 20:43:53

Maah Daah Hey Trail Guide | From Theodore Roosevelt National Park North to South
16K views · 2025-11-20 17:37:25

Epic Rafting, Wildlife Encounters, and Hiking Adventures
9K views · 2025-11-16 17:01:39

Trek Through The El Camino de Costa Rica
10K views · 2025-11-14 19:30:05

Judging EVERY Hiking Shoe I wore in 2025 | La Sportiva, Salomon, Asolo, Arc'Teryx, Keen
25K views · 2025-11-07 18:50:10

Ultimate West Highland Way Adventure | Trackin' Dirt Scotland Part 2
11K views · 2025-10-24 17:00:44

New to Backpacking? These 5 Tips Will Save Your Trip
2K views · 2025-10-17 15:56:34

Avoid These 3 Hiking Sins (Or Risk Getting Judged on the Trail!)
9K views · 2025-10-08 14:51:31

Is a $400 Backpack Worth It? | Does It Actually Make You a Better Hiker?
3K views · 2025-09-26 17:33:56

Three Pieces of Gear That Can Save Your Life
2K views · 2025-09-19 15:29:08

Exploring the Ozarks in Arkansas!
9K views · 2025-09-05 14:47:54

What Size Backpack Should You Use?
38K views · 2025-08-29 17:45:25

Hiking SCOTLAND'S Beautiful WEST HIGHLAND WAY! - Trackin' Dirt - Pt.1
10K views · 2025-08-21 17:32:24

Hiking BANNED in Nova Scotia
4K views · 2025-08-15 17:50:42

Why are Trekking Poles So Expensive?? - And Are They Worth It?
4K views · 2025-08-08 16:11:13

Is This THE BEST Sleep System For The Money? ZenBivy Minimalist System Review
7K views · 2025-08-01 16:02:13

Gossamer Gear Ultralight Loris 25 Daypack Review
39K views · 2025-07-16 19:00:53

Defying the Laws of Nature with a Robot Exoskeleton - Hypershell Pro X Exoskeleton
9K views · 2025-07-11 14:09:06

NO MORE PUBLIC LAND SALES
1K views · 2025-07-04 16:21:41

YOU WILL LOVE hiking in SCOTLAND
2K views · 2025-06-27 16:25:09

Exploring the Ozarks of Arkansas Part 1 I Trackin' Dirt
11K views · 2025-06-20 17:25:54

THE MOSQUITO AND TICK DESTROYER!!! The Benefits and Dangers of PERMETHRIN
4K views · 2025-06-06 15:17:20

Finding the BEST Hiking Shoe For You (Cost, Style, Waterproofing, Pronation)
3K views · 2025-05-23 15:35:34

Water/First Aid/Travel Accident Insurance - Tips to STAY SAFE while backpacking internationally
7K views · 2025-05-16 17:45:28

A Lightweight BEAST - The Mariposa 60L Backpack Review
33K views · 2025-05-09 15:31:38

Buying Your First Daypack! (What to look for and what to avoid)
6K views · 2025-04-02 14:02:33

BIG TRIP NEWS! Where in the world will I be hiking this year?
945 views · 2025-03-14 13:57:47

Is YETI's First Backpack Good? (I tell you in the first 30 seconds) YETI RANCHERO 27L Honest Review
30K views · 2025-03-07 17:00:25

Park Workers Fired and Public Lands for Sale. What Could Happen Next?
4K views · 2025-02-28 15:04:54

A Hiker's Guide to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
23K views · 2025-02-20 19:11:13

Do You Actually Need a Lightweight Hiking Backpack? Going HEAVY AND CHEAP!
14K views · 2025-02-06 15:08:03

How to Hike in the Winter (and Actually Enjoy It) - Snow Hiking Tips
9K views · 2025-01-30 16:43:58

ADDRESSING YOUR CONCERNS about the EXPLORE Act! Huge new hiking bill
2K views · 2025-01-23 17:09:34

Will this new law change hiking FOREVER?? Examining the EXPLORE Act
99K views · 2025-01-16 19:10:33

Mike's Great Big End of the Year Video (This one has nothing to do with hiking gear)
2K views · 2024-12-30 19:45:58

George Washington National Forest Hiking
8K views · 2024-12-19 20:00:16

How to Layer Your Hiking Clothes for the Winter - (Winter jackets, mid layers, and base layers)
7K views · 2024-12-13 21:49:55

Do You Need a VOICE-CONTROLLED Headlamp?? (Reviewing the COAST RL35R)
3K views · 2024-12-04 19:35:30

Five Holiday Gifts That Hikers are Guaranteed to Use (For Around $50)
5K views · 2024-12-02 19:37:42

Shenandoah Valley Hiking Guide
31K views · 2024-11-28 22:30:11

National Parks VS. National Forests VS. BLM Land (The Difference in Under Three Minutes)
5K views · 2024-11-21 21:19:16

How to Get Lost While Hiking (Like a Pro)
2K views · 2024-11-15 20:50:08

The Tastiest Campfire Snack You Will Ever Have (Simple and Cheap!)
4K views · 2024-11-08 22:21:35

Are Leather Hiking Boots Dead?
28K views · 2024-11-01 20:46:41

How To Be The Most Annoying Hiker In The World
3K views · 2024-10-12 16:27:47

Lightweight Backpacking Gear VS Heavy Backpacking Gear - A Cost and Weight Breakdown!!
10K views · 2024-10-04 21:50:52

3 Essential Tips for Backpacking in the Fall
5K views · 2024-09-27 18:59:07

Trying to Survive the Wilderness Using Only TEMU Gear (Camp Like A Billionaire)
4K views · 2024-09-13 20:02:24

Attempting to Destroy Arc'teryx's Swanky Hiking Shoes (Aerios GTX - Can Ultralight Shoes Be Tough?)
9K views · 2024-09-06 21:26:19

Why more National Parks are REQUIRING you to bring this.... (Don't kill a bear)
5K views · 2024-08-30 19:24:02

West Virginia Backpacking Adventure!
21K views · 2024-08-29 17:00:23

AllTrails+ vs Strava vs OnX Backcountry | Battle of the Hiking Navigation Apps!
37K views · 2024-08-23 20:00:17

Do You Really Need Expensive Hiking Clothes? - When To Spend and When To Avoid (Feat. KUHL)
37K views · 2024-08-16 19:17:54

Cinematic Silent Backpacking - Roan Mountain 4K - TN/NC
1K views · 2024-08-13 17:27:21

Solo Backpacking 16 Miles Through the Iron Mountains
3K views · 2024-08-09 19:46:17

Finally addressing the host changes and also introducing myself
13K views · 2024-08-01 18:52:58

I Get Poison Ivy So You Don't Have To (Or, learning to not get poison ivy)
2K views · 2024-07-26 21:18:52

What is a VIA FERRATA??? Let's climb one and find out! (Nelson Rocks West Virginia)
13K views · 2024-07-19 17:45:52

The DEADLIEST thing you'll ever run into on the trail
3K views · 2024-07-12 19:00:05

MIKE HIKES with the UPDATED Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 24 I Day hiking on the Eno River
5K views · 2024-07-02 19:00:29

Hiking Shoes vs Hiking Boots | Which One Should I Buy??
71K views · 2024-06-20 20:00:01

AllTrails+ Review | Outdoors Mobile App
28K views · 2024-06-16 17:00:05

Back(pack) Pain: TRAIN THE PAIN AWAY - fixing back pain on the trail
3K views · 2024-06-10 17:00:31

Things That Live in My Daypack
4K views · 2024-06-02 17:00:04

My Top 5 Tips For Beginner Backpackers & Hikers
23K views · 2024-05-27 20:00:12

What It's Like to Hike Through Kootenai National Forest
7K views · 2023-10-30 17:00:02

These are Some of the Most Impressive Landscapes We've Seen!
5K views · 2023-10-27 17:00:28

Hiking With Gorillas!
2K views · 2023-10-20 17:00:03

Hiking Through the Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda!
25K views · 2023-10-13 17:00:35

Tick Safety - How To Avoid Ticks While Hiking
28K views · 2023-10-04 15:00:47

Hiking and Backpacking Snack Ideas!
12K views · 2023-09-27 17:00:38

Wild West Virginia | Trackin' Dirt
12K views · 2023-09-15 17:00:12

Osprey Talon 22, Stratos 24 vs CamelBak SnoBlast 22, Arete 18 vs Coulee 20: Top Day Pack Reviews
48K views · 2023-09-13 17:00:10

Winter Backpacking In West Virginia | Trackin' Dirt
8K views · 2023-09-08 17:00:46

Look Out For These Misleading Tech Specs!
10K views · 2023-09-06 15:00:18

Mountain Biking and Kayaking in North Dakota!
3K views · 2023-09-01 17:00:06

The Best Hiking and Backpacking Gear For Under $50!
28K views · 2023-08-30 15:00:08

An Epic North Dakota Backpacking Adventure!
9K views · 2023-08-25 17:00:04

Hiking Map vs Hiking App | Navigation Tips for the Backcountry!
22K views · 2023-08-23 15:00:05

Ditch This Common Hiking Gear!
265K views · 2023-08-16 15:00:10

Hiking the Coast in Victoria! | Trackin' Dirt
4K views · 2023-08-09 15:00:39

Osprey Tempest 20 vs Gregory Juno 24 vs Coulee 20 | The Battle of Women's Hydration Packs
49K views · 2023-08-04 15:00:14

Backpacking in Victoria Australia | Trackin' Dirt
12K views · 2023-07-29 02:05:13

Battle of the Women's Backpacks: Gregory Deva vs Osprey Aura vs Mystery Ranch Bridger
49K views · 2023-07-10 14:30:14

Silent Hiking in the Montana Backcountry: Backpacking with my Partner and our Dog
14K views · 2023-06-28 15:00:26

Osprey Exos 48 vs Bridger 45 vs Coulee 40: Battle of the Overnight Packs
62K views · 2023-06-21 15:00:46

The First Mistake New Hikers Make: Choosing Footwear 101
283K views · 2023-06-11 12:15:03

Osprey Kestrel 48L Backpack Review
69K views · 2023-05-31 15:00:28

Hiking Packs For Any Adventure: Mystery Ranch Coulee 20 & 30 Pack Review
67K views · 2023-05-28 15:00:09

Layer Like a Pro: What to Wear Hiking
95K views · 2023-05-25 14:00:06

Osprey Exos 48 Review: Osprey's Run at Ultralight Backpacks
69K views · 2023-05-18 20:24:53

New to Hiking? Don't Go Anywhere Without These Essentials!
248K views · 2023-05-10 15:00:40

What to Know Before You Buy! Osprey Aura 65L Pack Review
40K views · 2023-05-03 15:30:12

Don't Settle For Bad Camp Coffee: Best Camping Coffee Maker Reviews
78K views · 2023-04-26 15:00:46

Get Out! Hiking Tips for Beginners
34K views · 2023-04-19 15:00:20

Mystery Ranch Bridger 45 and 35 L Pack Review
83K views · 2023-04-12 15:15:00

Backpacking Through A Super Bloom: How Good is Zenbivy Couples Sleep System?
35K views · 2023-04-05 15:30:24

Desert Survival: How to Start a Fire without a Lighter or Matches
16K views · 2023-03-29 18:33:25

Grand Canyon Winter Backpacking Loadout: 5 Days 50 Miles Rim to Rim to Rim in February
32K views · 2023-03-22 15:00:08

Backpacking Rescue: Dan Becker and I Assess What Went Wrong and How to Avoid Disaster
38K views · 2023-03-09 20:57:34

Rescue in the Grand Canyon: The Epic Hike that Nearly Killed Dan Becker
144K views · 2023-03-02 23:09:52

Backpacking ASMR: First Night in Durston X-Mid Pro and Gear Testing for Grand Canyon Trip
24K views · 2023-02-26 15:00:08

This 1 Pound Tent Just Ruined Backpacking For Me
96K views · 2023-02-15 15:45:22

Slowing It Down: Bow Drill Fire Skills, Hiking to Remote Arches
6K views · 2023-02-08 15:15:02

Gear I Should've Bought Sooner: Best Gear of the Year
172K views · 2023-02-01 15:00:25

New Gear That Keeps Me Cozy in Cold Weather Backpacking
23K views · 2023-01-25 15:00:42

Winter Backpacking Mistakes That Will Haunt You
42K views · 2023-01-11 18:00:04

Backpacking in the Southern Gulf Islands Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt
3K views · 2023-01-02 18:00:30

Backpacking in the Southern Gulf Islands Part 1 | Trackin' Dirt
5K views · 2022-12-26 18:00:09

Llama - Assisted Backpacking the Continental Divide Trail Helena Montana Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt
16K views · 2022-12-19 18:00:14

Helena, Montana Rock Climbing and World Class Mountain Biking Part 1 | Trackin' Dirt
9K views · 2022-12-12 18:00:09

Backpacking the Cusco Region in Peru Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt
5K views · 2022-12-05 18:00:16

Backpacking the Cusco Region in Peru Part 1 | Trackin' Dirt
5K views · 2022-11-28 18:00:04

Backpacking the Ancash Region in Peru Part 1 | Trackin' Dirt
5K views · 2022-11-21 16:00:13

Backpacking the Ancash Region in Peru Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt
4K views · 2022-11-14 18:00:31

Trekking to Peru's 2500-foot Waterfall in the Amazonas Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt
3K views · 2022-11-07 18:18:12

My Toughest Trek Yet, Backpacking The Amazonas in Peru | Trackin' Dirt
5K views · 2022-11-01 17:00:05

Cenotes, Volcanoes, and Climbing One of Mexico's Tallest Mountains
4K views · 2022-10-24 17:00:21

Iceland Gear Review - A Proposal Coverup
14K views · 2022-10-19 17:00:26

The Best Hot Springs in the World? Exploring Mexico City and Hidalgo
9K views · 2022-10-17 17:00:28

Yikes! Backpacking Through Quicksand and Packrafting Lake Powell Utah Part 2 | Trackin' Dirt
7K views · 2022-10-10 17:00:11

I Regret This! Backpacking Through A Slot Canyon Was Laughably Dumb Part 1 | Trackin' Dirt
6K views · 2022-10-04 17:00:33

Finally Going Ultralight? The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 3400 Pack Review
33K views · 2022-09-28 17:00:31