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Roll-top dry bags, in general, are completely waterproof and designed to keep your stuff dry while you’re kayaking, paddle boarding, on the boat, or any other water sport in between. But do they even work and if so, is there any leakage? Earth Pak Dry Bag - https://amzn.to/3FLymSI Features You can get this bag anywhere between 10 to 55 Liters. I got the 20 liters since I thought it was all I needed for my day trips. And unless I was filming that day, a 20-liter bag is all I need between my wife and me. The 10 and 20-liter comes with a removable strap while the 30, 40, and 55-liter has built-in dual backpack straps. Now if you don’t like it in orange like mine, you can get it in other colors. And as a side note, with the purchase, you also get an IPX8-certified waterproof phone case that actually works quite well. Build quality Initially, I was skeptical, because the large bag was impressively affordable at only $22. But that skepticism was erased once I felt the build and tested its waterproof capabilities. It’s made in the USA and constructed of entirely waterproof 500D PVC. Along with the included 5-year warranty, this material seems tough and able to last a very long time. Now the low cost and decent build is great and all but does this dry bag actually do what it’s supposed to, and keep your things inside completely dry? Well, I ran it through a few tests which you’ll see later on. How To Close & Seal A Dry Bag Add items to the bag Remove excess air from the bag Fold tightly from the top 3 times minimum Attach the buckles folding the back inward Water Proof Testing I gave this dry bag 3 separate water tests. Rain, floating in a river if it falls off and submerging it 3 feet underwater for a few minutes. But keep in mind, that these tests are after tightly folding the top at the recommended 4 times. Rain Test: Water didn’t penetrate the main compartment Water Floating Test: Water didn’t penetrate the main compartment Water Submerge Test: A little water penetrated and and went into the bag. Didn’t seem like it was enough to damage electronics and certainly not enough to for clothes. I was pleasantly surprised with this affordable dry bag as it kept everything dry without any leakage! This gave me the green light to bring some of my sensitive electronics on the trip without worrying if it falls out of the kayak, or we get caught in a large storm. Convenience A few other side notes worth mentioning about this particular dry bag and they’re all related to convenience and ease of use. First of all, the shoulder strap makes it easy to transport but even the buckled top provides a nice carry handle. Once you’re done and ready to store it away, drybags in general are extremely space efficient. Rolled up, you can fit them almost anywhere. I have 2 separate 20L Earth Pak drybags and both take up hardly any space in my storage container. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: http://www.redbubble.com/people/buildthedream GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #adventuregear #drybag #waterproofbag Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Sizes 0:54 - Build Quality 1:22 - How To Close & Seal 1:41 - Waterproof Tests 2:06 - Rain Test 2:16 - Floating Test 2:28 - Submergence Test 2:58 - Convenience 3:29 - Summary

In this video, I explain Georgia's amazing Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest. It has many waterfalls, mountains in the Appalachian and Blue Ridge, biodiversity, plants, lakes, wildlife, streams, hiking trails, and campsites, and looks incredible in autumn. A few hiking trails in this region that you'll see in the video include Blood Mountain, Raven Cliff Falls, Long Creek Falls, Yonah Mountain, High Shoals Falls, Amicalola Falls, Desoto Falls, Cowrock Mountain, Etc. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/buildthedream/shop GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri The Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest in northern Georgia comprises two United States National Forests, the Oconee National Forest in eastern Georgia and the Chattahoochee National Forest located in the North Georgia Mountains. The Chattahoochee National Forest is composed of an eastern and western forest. The western forest contains Johns Mountain, Little Sand Mountain, and Taylor Ridge (Georgia). The combined total area of the Chattahoochee–Oconee National Forest is 867,265 acres (3,510 km2), of which the Chattahoochee National Forest comprises 751,069 acres (3,039 km2) and the Oconee National Forest comprises 116,196 acres (470 km2).[1] The county with the largest portion of the eastern forest is Rabun County, Georgia, which has 148,684 acres (601.7 km2) within its boundaries. Wildlife Numerous animals can be found in this forest including birds such as species of hawk, species of owl, blackbirds, ducks, eagles, sparrows, hummingbirds, geese, and cardinals. Mammalian species that roam in the forest are American black bear, shrew, coyote, a variety of bats, squirrel, beaver, river otter, bobcat, deer, weasel, mice, and foxes. The forest is known to be home to the mysterious blue glow of the Blue ghost firefly, Phausis reticulata, and many species of fish and amphibians swim in the many streams and lakes; also various species of reptile inhabit the forest. The area is also one of the select wilderness areas to someday reintroduce the critically endangered red wolf. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattahoochee%E2%80%93Oconee_National_Forest Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #Nature #georgia #forest #naturelovers #hiking #northgeorgia #nationalforest #ecosystem #flora #plants #biodiversity #naturebeauty #naturephotography

Here are the 9 best college towns in the state of Georgia. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: http://www.redbubble.com/people/build... GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri Georgia is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the north by Tennessee and North Carolina; to the northeast by South Carolina; to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean; to the south by Florida; and to the west by Alabama. Georgia is the 24th-largest state in area and 8th most populous of the 50 United States. Its 2020 population was 10,711,908, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.[5] Atlanta, a "beta(+)" global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of more than 6 million people in 2021, is the 8th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population.[6] Founded in 1732 as the Province of Georgia and first settled in 1733, Georgia became a British royal colony in 1752. It was the last and southernmost of the original Thirteen Colonies to be established. Georgia is defined by a diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna. The state's northernmost regions include the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the larger Appalachian Mountain system. The Piedmont plateau extends from the foothills of the Blue Ridge south to the Fall Line, an escarpment to the Coastal Plain defining the state's southern region. Georgia's highest point is Brasstown Bald at 4,784 feet (1,458 m) above sea level; the lowest is the Atlantic Ocean. With the exception of some high-altitude areas in the Blue Ridge, the entirety of the state has a humid subtropical climate. Of the states entirely east of the Mississippi River, Georgia is the largest in land area.[11] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state) Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #collegetown #georgia #georgiacities #usa #georgiacollege #collegetowns #UGA Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:06 - Athens 0:48 - Milledgeville 1:36 - Statesboro 2:13 - Kennesaw 3:30 - Carrollton 4:06 - Dahlonega 4:42 - Valdosta 5:27 - Savannah 6:49 - Atlanta

Whether you're boating, fishing, kayaking, etc; Here are the top 5 lakes surrounded by mountains in North Georgia. While Lake lanier is the most popular and largest lake in the state, it's not surrounded by mountains. Thus, not on the list. Drone I use in the Video https://amzn.to/3LqSjhP Our Adventure Shirts & Merch: http://www.redbubble.com/people/build... Learn more about travel and adventure gear here at Build The Dream's Website: https://buildthedreamnow.com/ Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day everyday. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #lakes #Scenic #drone #aerial #beautifulnature #nature #georgia #lake Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Blue Ridge Lake 0:52 - Lake Chatuge 1:37 - Nottely Lake 2:20 - Lake Rabun 2:48 - Lake Burton

If you think you're slightly passed the basics and ready to improve your SUP standup paddleboarding, here are 8 tips and tricks. MY SUP - https://amzn.to/3uJf35S Drone - https://amzn.to/3ULdIWR Camera - https://amzn.to/3fTXmKf Hold Paddle Vertical To The Water For many months starting out, including the first SUP video we did, I didn’t hold my paddle completely verticle. Holding it verticle allows a more efficient row for greater speed and helps keep the boat straight without the need to switch sides as often. Relax Feet For some odd reason, tensing your feet is a natural reaction for many people when standing on a paddle board. However, tensing the feet isn’t only uncomfortable which reduces the trip’s enjoyment, but it also tires your legs out quicker. Try to make it a conscious effort to relax your feet while on the board. You might have never even known you had that issue all this time. Angle Paddles Power Face Slightly Towards You As an intermediate, you should know that the power face is the part of the paddle that’s curved out which is the part facing you while paddling. If you angle the paddle’s power face slightly towards you rather than straight back, it helps keep the board straight while rowing. This little trick will help reduce how often you need to change sides. Wide Turn While Moving Forward A trick to turn quickly while moving forward is by bending and making a wide stroke while the blade is angled away from you. Be sure that the paddle isn’t too shallow on the water and deep enough to make the most out of your stroke. Quick Turns In Place Making a large turn while you’re in a place like a clock is an easy trick that I actually need to do often. To turn left, bring the paddle to your left side and stroke the paddle in a forward motion. Then switch to the right side and stroke in the standard backward motion. Keep repeating until you’re SUP is facing where you want it to be. To turn to the right and vice versa. Especially if you haven’t tried that before, I recommend staying away from the shore or areas where it’s not safe to fall as it might be a little tricky starting out. Pivot Turn While on the subject of turning, the SUP pivot turn is a really cool technique that turns your board at a rapid speed without changing your paddling side. Basically, while rowing at high moderate to high speed, you bring your feet to the back of the board at the perfect point where it elevates the front of the board’s pitch. When the front of the board is elevated, it allows a sharp turn of the board when stroking. Once your board is turned where you want it, bring your feet back to the center. Expect to fall the first several times trying the pivot turn but once mastered, you can show off to your friends or date. Utilizing The Board’s Pitch On the topic of changing your paddle board’s pitch, the next tip is to utilize it in creative ways. One cool trick is to dock it on land without getting into the water. You do this by getting towards the back to lift the front which brings the board closer to shore than it usually would. Then once stopped walk to the front which docks the board and generally allows you to walk from the board directly on land. Briefly touched on the last tip but another cool trick for utilizing pitch is quick turns and stops. You can come up with some of your own moves after practicing or watch the creativity of the pros. Also, if you’re in shallow water, you can get to the front of the board to lift the rear up which reduces the chance of your fin getting caught. Keep Your Back Straight While Paddling Lastly, this one that I’m still working on, but keep your back straight while paddling. Not only is it better for your back, but it helps engage your core and enhances proper rowing technique. Straightening your back also helps keep the paddle verticle for a more efficient stroke. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: http://www.redbubble.com/people/buildthedream GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #adventure #SUP #paddleboard #tips #tipsandtricks #paddleboardadventure Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Hold Paddle Vertical 0:47 - Relax Your Feet 1:21 - Angle Power Face Slightly Towards You 1:45 - Wide Turn 2:03 - Quick Clock Turns In Place 2:39 - Pivot Turn 3:15 - Utilizing Board Pitch 4:11 - Keep Back Straight 4:33 - Summary

Today we hike the difficult and underrated fall creek waterfall near Jasper, Georgia within the Dawson Wildlife Management Forest. On top of that, we unexpectedly stop by the southern Appalachian roadside lookout called burnt mountain overlook. Finally, we Hung out at Jasper, checking out the city's marble architecture, and historic buildings like the Pickens County Marble Jail, and Kirby-Quinton Cabin. In the "Hiking Epic Trails" series, we find the coolest landmarks on each hiking trail and give them a name. However, some of them already have a name. In order, the landmarks in this video are Zig Zag Falls, Falls Creek Elbow, & Fall Creek Waterfall. Equipment We Use 🎥 Main Camera - https://amzn.to/3fTXmKf GoPro– https://amzn.to/36LZl1z Drone - https://amzn.to/3AZMzHq Camera Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/39XVEar Tony’s Backpack – 5.11 RUSH12 – https://amzn.to/3vZZpCd Water Filter - https://amzn.to/3Ptp9Sd Tony's Hiking Shoes - https://amzn.to/3F9YEgo _________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: http://www.redbubble.com/people/build... GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri _____________________________________________________________________________________________ North Georgia is the northern hilly/mountainous region in the U.S. state of Georgia. At the time of the arrival of settlers from Europe, it was inhabited largely by the Cherokee. The counties of north Georgia were often scenes of important events in the history of Georgia. It was the site of many American Civil War battles, including the Battle of Lookout Mountain and the Battle of Chickamauga, leading up to the Atlanta Campaign. Today, particularly in the northeast portion of the region, tourism sustains the local economy. North Georgia encompasses the north Georgia mountains (far northeast and northwest) region of the state and the Atlanta metropolitan area, although the term is often used to describe only the region north of the metro area, especially in newscasts from the Atlanta media market (which reach nearly all of the northern third of the state). To the south lies central Georgia, with upstate South Carolina to the east, western North Carolina to the northeast, East Tennessee to the north, and northeast Alabama to the west. Part of metropolitan Chattanooga extends into the far northwestern section of Georgia from Tennessee, while most of the rest of the region is tied to Atlanta-area mass media. The highest of Georgia's Appalachian Mountains are near the North Carolina border, including Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state. The northwest contains part of the eastern Tennessee seismic zone, and small earthquakes have been felt as far away as Atlanta. The foothills gradually flatten out toward the south. Much of metro Atlanta is hilly as well, especially on the north and west. Major rivers include the upper Chattahoochee River, upper Savannah River, Etowah River, far upper Flint River, upper Coosa River, and upper Oconee River. Smaller tributary rivers are the Little River, Chestatee River, Chattooga River, Tallulah River, Tugalo River, Oostanaula River, Coosawattee River, Cartecay River, Ellijay River, Conasauga River, Toccoa River, Sweetwater Creek, upper Tallapoosa River, upper Yellow River, Nottely River, and small headwaters of the far upper Hiawassee River and Little Tennessee River. Were it not for a 19th-century surveying error that failed to place the state's northern border at exactly 35°N, it would also touch the Tennessee River. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Georgia Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #Hikes #Scenic #trails #lookoutmountain #hiking #scenictrail #georgia #canyon #gorges #buildthedream #views

In this video, I mountain bike an easy but mostly downhill trail in Olde Rope Mill Park called Turbine. This park hosts many MTB trails located in Woodstock Georgia. P.S. Next time I film, I'll angle the camera up higher. Sorry, first time filming this! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT WE USE: 🎥 GoPro– https://amzn.to/36LZl1z Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/buildthedream/shop GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #mountainbike #MTB #Outdoors #Georgia #mountainbiking #mountainbikinglife #trails #active

Here are the 10 biggest Cities in the state of Georgia, USA by population size as of the 2020 census. I try to briefly summarize each city. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: http://www.redbubble.com/people/build... GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com SUPPORT MY WORK - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri Georgia is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the north by Tennessee and North Carolina; to the northeast by South Carolina; to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean; to the south by Florida; and to the west by Alabama. Georgia is the 24th-largest state in area and 8th most populous of the 50 United States. Its 2020 population was 10,711,908, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.[5] Atlanta, a "beta(+)" global city, is both the state's capital and its largest city. The Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of more than 6 million people in 2021, is the 8th most populous metropolitan area in the United States and contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population.[6] Founded in 1732 as the Province of Georgia and first settled in 1733, Georgia became a British royal colony in 1752. It was the last and southernmost of the original Thirteen Colonies to be established. Georgia is defined by a diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna. The state's northernmost regions include the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the larger Appalachian Mountain system. The Piedmont plateau extends from the foothills of the Blue Ridge south to the Fall Line, an escarpment to the Coastal Plain defining the state's southern region. Georgia's highest point is Brasstown Bald at 4,784 feet (1,458 m) above sea level; the lowest is the Atlantic Ocean. With the exception of some high-altitude areas in the Blue Ridge, the entirety of the state has a humid subtropical climate. Of the states entirely east of the Mississippi River, Georgia is the largest in land area.[11] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state) Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #coast #georgia #georgiacities #usa Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Johns Creek 1:14 - Roswell 2:05 - South Fulton 2:35 - Sandy Springs 3:40 - Athens 4:31 - Savannah 5:16 - Macon 6:00 - Augusta 6:52 - Columbus 7:48 - Atlanta

EQUIPMENT WE USE: 🎥 Main Camera - https://amzn.to/3fTXmKf GoPro– https://amzn.to/36LZl1z Drone - https://amzn.to/3AZMzHq Camera Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/39XVEar Tony’s Backpack – 5.11 RUSH12 – https://amzn.to/3vZZpCd Water Filter - https://amzn.to/3Ptp9Sd MERCH: https://www.redbubble.com/people/buildthedream/shop GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com Support My Work - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Cowrock Mountain is a mountain that is located in Lumpkin and White counties in Georgia. The mountain forms a north–south ridge. Its northern peak, Cowrock, has an elevation of 3,852 feet (1,174 m) and its southern peak, Cowrock Flat, has an elevation of 3,502 feet (1,067 m). The boundary line between Lumpkin and White counties follows the ridge formed by Cowrock Mountain. The peak called Cowrock is the highest point in Lumpkin County, forms the northeast corner of the county. The Appalachian Trail also crosses Cowrock Mountain. The mountain is located within the Raven Cliffs Wilderness in the Chattahoochee National Forest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowrock_Mountain Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support! #mountains #georgia #hiking #buildthedream #hikingtrails #adventure #adventuresintoreality #mountain #explore

Last week my friends and I accidentally made a very viral tiktok video of me fake freesolo mountain climbing. As of today, it has over 9.8 million views and 1.4 million likes. While my friend's week-old tiktok channel got roughly 7000 followers from that video, how many of those views translated into youtube subscribers from my connected channel? While I'm not used to making videos like these and I likely won't in the future, I try my best to break it down in my analytics. I hope this helps youtube/tiktok creators! Equipment Main Camera - https://amzn.to/3fTXmKf Camera Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/39XVEar _________________________________________________________________________________________ Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/buildthedream/shop GET IN CONTACT: Email - buildthedream777@gmail.com Website - https://buildthedreamnow.com Support My Work - https://account.venmo.com/u/Tony-Hossri Who are we? We believe that life doesn't have to be the same day every day. You can Build The Dream life through exploration, travel, & adventure. DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!