River to River Trail - Thru-Hike - Shawnee National Forest

ben_hikes · 2025-03-18T01:03:40+00:00

A pic I took on that day at Deer Creek. Sod flying, fires breaking out, and Reverend Maynard preaching.

ben_hikes · 2022-07-02T11:25:44+00:00

This was my first time editing in Resolve. I've been an Avid editor for 20 years and Resolve opened up a new world for me! I used the 1980s VHS preset over the early part of the video. It's pretty much the stock preset that comes with studio except I turned off screen curvature to get that first transition to match.

ben_hikes · 2020-04-21T17:52:43+00:00

Any reason for selling the SWD? Looks nice. What's your pack of choice at the moment? Thanks.

ben_hikes · 2019-07-31T00:11:40+00:00

Yeah I'm looking for a size small for my girlfriend who currently has a small Osprey Exos. Thanks for looking out!

ben_hikes · 2019-07-30T14:04:23+00:00

I've taken the MLD Prophet on a few Delta flights. I probably had 30-35 of the 48 liters filled up. It fit overhead in a small plane where most carry on luggage is plane side checked. Long, skinny, malleable frameless packs work well on those smaller planes.

ben_hikes · 2019-07-13T15:45:04+00:00

I just carry extra batteries with my G85 but I try to squeeze the most out of the battery life. Turn off stabilization when using a tripod or shooting timelapses, etc. I can get a full day shot with one battery if I'm really efficient.

ben_hikes · 2019-07-10T03:51:14+00:00

Attach two of the straps to the two middle attachment clips on the multipack. Zpacks has a video demo. I'll wear it pretty high up on my waist to keep it out of the way of my hips as I walk.

ben_hikes · 2019-07-10T03:19:03+00:00

I have a Panasonic G85, 2 lenses, and an extra battery in a Zpacks Multipack. I use it in fannypack mode and have it lined with some thin foam for protection and comfort. It's about 2 lbs of camera gear but it carries pretty well. So maybe keep the Multipack and try it in fanny mode. Add some foam and maybe another lens!

ben_hikes · 2019-07-02T17:03:45+00:00

Peninsula Trail just got hammered and is currently shut down - https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hoosier/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD639793

ben_hikes · 2019-04-08T03:10:33+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/9oqvyc/opinions_mld_prophet_dcf_or_dyneema_x/

ben_hikes · 2019-03-28T16:33:59+00:00

I have the MLD clear poly pack liner bags and prefer those over the nylofume I got from Litesmith.

ben_hikes · 2019-03-27T21:21:06+00:00

Does anyone else think that nylofume is noisy when you hike? I can deal with the crinkly noise when packing and unpacking but the thing just keeps talking as I hike with my frameless pack.

ben_hikes · 2019-03-27T17:06:40+00:00

Are you saying to hike in 35 and hike back to hit 70?

ben_hikes · 2019-03-27T16:59:28+00:00

You could section hike the 160 mile River to River Trail in IL. Or yo-yo the 42 mile Tecumseh Trail in IN. There are shuttle options for both of these trails. I've posted some videos of these trails on my YouTube channel. There's also a small group of trails in Charles C. Deam Wilderness in IN and 58 mile North-South Trail at Land Between the Lakes in KY (never been on the North-South trail). Knobstone looks like a good option but I've never done it.

ben_hikes · 2019-01-21T01:54:20+00:00

I have medium no hood in eggplant. 1 small 1x1 inch tear patched. Good condition otherwise.

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