Backpacking BELOW FREEZING - Great Smoky Mountains National Park w/ Dan Becker & Bryce Newbold | 4K 

Yeah buddy! Let's do it again!!

I live in Knoxville and have only backpacked in the Smokies. I remember one trip where it was pouring rain when we got into camp and I just got my tent up, hung my bear bag, ate some snacks and then hunkered down in my tent in my 20 degree bag and slept great. I've spent 2 overnights in below freezing weather, once on Gregory's Bald, and I definitely learned some lessons from those trips. My fingers were so numb from the temps that they hurt and made it difficult to put up and take down my tent. I found some wool finger-less gloves with a flip top that are lined with thinsulate. They free up your fingers to manipulate the small parts of your tent and then pull over the top to warm them up when they get too cold. They are now a must have for me in cold temps. I also use a trash compacter bag to line my pack to keep everything dry. I've tried to dry wet clothes by putting them in my bag when I sleep, but they never dry. I don't think I generate enough heat. Also, a pee jar...because I absolutely refuse to go out in the middle of the night in the pouring rain to go. I now hammock so if ya'll have any tips for below freezing tips for hammockers please share. Where did you get your ultra-light saw?

I remember my first time hiking. You guys did good for your first time.

Dan is out of his element. He's actually backpacking 😳

Man, what a good time. Glad to see everything turned out positive with that rain. 👊🏻

I'll take pack liners for a thousand, Alex.

Andy’s face at the end about fact checking Bryce slays me! 😂

I've been waiting on this since the live stream! Hope the audio mixer survived.. y'all are some of my favorites in the outdoor RU-vid game. Always a pleasure, thx for sharing the experience.

Great trip guys. Absolutely love these style videos. Gotta love that wintertime backpacking trips

That plaid quilt is the BOMB !!

Fun trip guys!! Campsite on second day was awesome. Thanks for sharing!!

Gotta love the snow!!!!!!

After the live debrief.....I couldn’t wait for this video to come out!!!! Nice!!

Awesome trip guys!

Andy talking about taking the situation one thing at a time, earned alot of respect from this hiker!! Hike on fellas!!

Cold and rainy generally sucks, glad things cleared up and you guys had a great time.

One of the best trip videos to escape in that I've seen. Great trip.

Great video. Production quality off the charts 👍

Waking up to this was even better than the BS chat :D Love the format with the morning updates from the bag and the focus on the camp-life. Thanks for putting in the effort and improving every video!

Dan made the right decision to tap out. Hypothermia is not worth the risk. He is the man hiking out in the dark and back the next day. Glad you guys had a good trip in the Smokys where our family hikes all the time.

Great video guys! Glad Dan got out okay escaping hypothermia! Enjoyed the Backcountry BSing episode as well...Hope I can get down there and hike the Smokies someday💖

Wow. A little bit of everything. Glad it turned out all right. Thanks for the video. Waiting for snow here. Take care and stay safe, Al

That buffalo plaid 😎

You guys make me laugh my ass off. Great and entertaining every time.

Always fun in rain and sub freezing temps👍

This must have been a ton of fun!! That rain could have been an issue . Awesome deer sighting!!

That was some true winter backpacking. Was really looking forward to this one. Great trip video guys!

"Bryce Robinet" LOL

Dan's just true ultralight. Leaving the nylofume at home to save one ounce.

GREAT video guys! :) I'm trying to learn how to "take on the cold and enjoy it!" The vid was *very* educational!!

Ya'll are awesome!! Thanks for sharing time and space! So damn cold.

You put much love in editing the videos! Thumbs up mate!

Loved the honest video. It was brutal weather and you didn't pretend everything was "peachy keen".

Bryce and Dan??? LOVE IT!

Great video... Awesome winter trip. Glad to see everyone made out alive. Fire starting is put to the test in winter snow trips every time. I enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing, take care.

Hello my outdoors friends. Thank you for sharing this outdoor experience with the fabulous foursome on the trail. Too bad that the foot prints didn't belong to big foot, they belonged to 'Dan the Man'. You gentlemen always seem to have too too much fun. Take care out there and stay healthy. 🤗

Great video! It is always crappy when backpacking and camping in cold wet conditions..."at the time". But after you survive it you look back and think, man that was awesome! Total learning experience knowing you can do it again if you had to.

Very good video, thanks very much. I applaud you for getting outside in adverse conditions. I have been on some part of the Madron Bald trail. I can't remember which part. I think I day hiked over the Bald in 1974, in the fall of the year.

Just watched Bryces vid...can't wait to get out there in the snow myself ...4 season camping is the besttttt

It's got good girth 😂

I was down there at the same time. But didn't do any hiking we where on family vacation. Saturday night was a horrible time I bet rained all night in pigeon forge. I do however plan on doing some hiking next time I'm down there

I bought some super light dry bags. They are worth the investment.

Lol love the hero slow mo walk by.

Well done guys!! Enjoyed it.

Totally awesome, fun video...had me laughing...needed that! Thanks so much for sharing...and glad Dan was OK!

I've been watching for this video. Very fun to watch after seeing the livestream. Hope Dan and Bryce do a video also.

You guys make a great video. I am very entertained. I have never seen you on video. But, I am a fan. The super comment on the big Becker is " trash compactor bag". I have not been to the trails you guys are on, but I am mostly impressed with your hike. Thanks for the great entertainment.

It’s crazy. I was just there the weekend before Thanksgiving and temps were comfortable with no snow anywhere. It was pretty cool on top of Gregory Bald though. Nice video. Cool looking trip.

Smokies in December is not for sissies. You guys did great and super recovery Dan, good call on maintaining safety, and making it back to soldier on. Enjoyed the debrief (AAR/BS), flashbacks from my Marine Corps days, only more fun!!

That last shot with all 4 of you lookin like the Backpacking Beatles should have been your thumbnail.

That's one you'll remember. Good stuff!

Got to agree with Bryce... The Tensor is amazing 🤙

Fun to see the all-star cast! Why not fan the fire with a CCF pad? We do all of the time. The air pump was a good idea. Truly fun video!

Love that plaid!!

Great video guys and my kind of hiking

Great video. Been looking forward to it since the live stream. Keep it up guys.

Guys this video was hilarious! You guys must laugh all day together

great vid, wish these guys would do more films together, good trip, good times, many thanks !!!!!!

Really well done video. Nice work!

Thanks for another great vid. I think if knew that type of rain might be forecast, I'd bring along a good pack cover to keep my gear dry.

Nice video. Great to see a little snow in the Smokys the first of the season. Reminds me when I was there this past March. It was a pleasure to watch. I would like to comment that the dubbing of music seemed too loud and/or distracting in some of the talking scenes. Thanks again for sharing. As I’ve commented to Everyone before in your usual backpacking circle, I’d love to see you guys hit up the Northeast. Some, arguably unrivaled hiking in the Adirondacks of New York or Green Mountains of Vermont (even more so during Winter). It would be my pleasure if you ever needed any info or assistance for any future trip. Feel free to reach out anytime.

I agree with Kevin... Cold and ❄ is better than cold and ⛈! And, DOES Andy help with the 🔥 🤔? 🤣🤣🤣

I appreciate your comment that 29 Otter Creek is a great site but the only level spot is under the bear hang apparatus, and only level for one person. Other than that, yeah, a great site with running water all winter - no snow melting is a wonderful thing.

That is so cool snow on the ground and rain.would love to experience that!!thanks for sharing guys.no one to go with.i go solo most of the time!

Great video. Learned loads from all 4 of you. Love Dan's humility. I'm fairly new to this game. Money is tight. I'm looking for the holy grail of a LIGHTWEIGHT, 'AFFORDABLE' 4 season kit set up...instead of buying a separate tent and sleep system for winter. Torn between a quilt and a sleeping bag. You used a full zip quilt. I note. Can you recommend a 1.quilt / bag ? 2. tent? Many thanks Imran (U.K)

Love that GSI Ultralight Javadrip! Even with Folgers grounds, it's better than instant!

No shame in spooning when you're cold and wet. Done it in the army LOTS of times. Tough decision to go back, but beats having to fend off hypothermia.

can use do deep winter hike

It’s interesting watching the hike after watching the BS live (AAR) after action review of your hike.

Looks like Bryce had a good night. Was that a pile of empty pounders outside of his tent the 1st morning? 🤣🤣

Wonderful video, gentlemen! Much respect to Dan for coming back the next day, and for the cajones for filming a "how to stay warm" video after having such a rough 1st night!! I got to backpack for the first time at the smokies this fall with smokeybeesnatural, it was awesome! Have a video myself on our trip, check it!

Looks like Dan's pack is over stuffed and most likely didn't get rolled and buckled correctly, letting water in. Great video and editing!

Wow very nice friend

Nice video. I really enjoyed watching you guys trek through one of my favorite places.

The problem, I'm told by the rangers, is when it snows the trails disappear and you can get lost ....and get you found in the Spring ,dead ...not unusual ....

Good stuff. Like Andy’s snow camo under quilt. It’s like he planned it.

Great trip and video! Who’s the edit master...Kevin or Andy?

You guys should check out Seekoutside from Colorado. Light weight hot tents! Only 3-4 lbs with stove. Makes winter camping more enjoyable .

Nice video brother, glad Dan got back out there. That must’ve been a bummer!

👍 another great adventure in the woods☘️🍀

Dan’s eyebrow wiggle at 28:40 was worth the whole video!

"fire turds" 😂

EE also makes a quilt with a full-length zip, they call it the Convert. It’s pretty sweet!

Just whittle a stick for the spreader bar

Hahahaha. Generous Dan! This is a classic

nice job boyz...needed that badly!!

Looking forward to this vid!!

as always great video you guys

Sleeping bag and clothes didn't go in a separate dry bag? Dan should have watched SBO video where Andy took the Arc Haul into the water. No shame in getting lessons from backpacking. Misery is a great teacher!

Bryce is our Joe! lol

Enjoyed the video. New sub!

Those are some pretty Squatchy woods 🦶🏻

"Becker's Bloopers" what else can I say, but he finished the trip.

The Revenant was filmed mostly in Alberta in an area where I hike. The water fall in the movie is Elbow river falls. If the camera would have panned right, you would have seen the walk ways and steel railings with the parking lot behind. Come on up to Calgary for a visit and I will take you all out through Kananaskis area to the areas it was filmed.

Awesome Trip Guys!

Classic scenario for a winter hammock setup! Get the hex up. Take a breather. Drink some water. Eat a little gorp. Throw a puffy on. Hang the hammock. Put your pad in the hammock or hang your quilts. Get in!! Watch some sort of adam sandler/jennifer anniston comedy on Netflix. See you in the morning.

Fun to watch. Good gear reviews too. Thinking a dyneema dining fly might be a good lightweight addition to the gear I have. Keep the backpacking videos coming.... It's been a disappointment of a year for backpacking trips this year....

Great video guys. I'm impressed...👌

Great hiking group!

What sweatshirt are you guys wearing (Andy, Kevin)? it looks sweet! Great and hilarious videos as always!