Ultralight Backpacking on the Black Forest Trail - Miles Before Smiles

Join me and Dakota as we do some ultralight backpacking on the Black Forest Trail in Pennsylvania in preparation for the Standing Stone Trail. This is a 42 mile loop located in north central PA. Plenty of ups and downs but has the most views of any trail in PA so worth the climbs.

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🔥 MY GO TO GEAR 🔥
My Backpack - https://collabs.shop/tzry6n
My Food Bag - https://collabs.shop/8di7dy
Dirty/Dry Bags - https://hilltoppacks.com/backpackingadventures
Poop Trowel - https://collabs.shop/ytx2zi
Red Tail Hammock - https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com
Hammock Tarp - https://hammockgear.sjv.io/KeQ1Oz
Top Quilt - https://hammockgear.sjv.io/qnPJmq
Under Quilt - https://hammockgear.sjv.io/QOkoA9
Under Quilt Protector - https://hammockgear.sjv.io/Ao4bY1
Durston Xmid Pro 2 Tent - https://durstongear.com/product/x-mid-pro-2p
Hoka Speedgoat Trail Runners- https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mens-trail/speedgoat-5/1123157.html
3 Season Sleeping Pad - https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=7709108a-b467-4795-a111-fbfeffd18a72&website_id=5a99d84d-85f6-498a-b25f-3942e43add05&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thermarest.com%2Fsleeping-pads%2Ffast-and-light%2Fneoair-xlite-sleeping-pad%2Fneoair-xlite.html
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Pillow - https://amzn.to/2ulzkCQ
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Spoon - https://amzn.to/36gL5HV
Cook Pot - https://amzn.to/38sInk2
Garmin InReach Mini - https://amzn.to/3dTKuRc
Nitecore NU25 Headlamp - https://amzn.to/2tHp7Ar
Nitecore NB 10,000 Battery Bank- http://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JH5SKQ8/ref=nosim?tag=backpacki080b-20
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Knife Leatherman Squirt - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032XZW9G/ref=nosim?tag=backpacki080b-20
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Knife - https://amzn.to/3azTcTa
Rain Jacket - https://amzn.to/2RIVpTA
Trekking Poles - https://amzn.to/2TM9RNn
Folding Saw - https://amzn.to/3aBnuou

📷MY CAMERA GEAR 📷
Sony ZV1 Trip and Vlogging Camera - https://amzn.to/2NqNPvs
Trip and Vlogging Small Tripod - https://amzn.to/36j083U
Trip and Vlogging Large Tripod- https://amzn.to/38FQcDh
Shoulder Strap Clip for Camera - https://amzn.to/2ReZ6BF
Tripod Adapter for the Shoulder Strap Clip - https://amzn.to/2txeW1B

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