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When I do stuff worth seeing, I'll put it here.
Jacob Hamblin Arch climb out | Coyote Gulch Sneaker Route
This video shows the Jacob Hamblin Arch rappel/ascent via the "Sneaker Route" in Coyote Gulch. The Jacob Hamblin Arch Sneaker Route is very doable for an average hiker IF you bring proper equipment. 120' of rope will get you to a comfortable spot on rappel, so you don't need to take any more than that (I took 210' and it was overkill; I measured how much I used on the rap and it was 120'). A lot of videos show people doing the descent/ascent without safety equipment, and I think that is HUGE and unnecessary risk. If you slip on the slope, you're not going to stop until you hit the bottom, and that's one hell of a drop. Don't take that risk. Instead, take some gear and be safe.
If you have any questions, drop a comment and I'll reply to it.
Full hike video: czcams.com/video/wfwvS5Hg7vE/video.html.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
--- 00:00 Intro.
--- 00:18 Upper scramble descent.
--- 00:53 Anchor point.
--- 01:38 Anchor measurement.
--- 02:56 My rappel.
--- 04:45 Amanda's rappel.
--- 05:58 Lower scramble descent.
--- 07:29 Lower scramble ascent.
--- 08:46 Amanda's main ascent.
--- 09:16 My main ascent.
--- 09:36 Upper scramble ascent.
USEFUL COORDINATE
--- 37.39251, -111.04862 Jacob Hamblin trailhead.
--- 37.39251, -111.04862 Approximate rappel point.
--- 37.41900, -111.04315 Jacob Hamblin Arch.
--- 37.41935, -111.04372 Where everyone takes the crazy pictures you see on Google.
If you have any questions, drop a comment and I'll reply to it.
Full hike video: czcams.com/video/wfwvS5Hg7vE/video.html.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
--- 00:00 Intro.
--- 00:18 Upper scramble descent.
--- 00:53 Anchor point.
--- 01:38 Anchor measurement.
--- 02:56 My rappel.
--- 04:45 Amanda's rappel.
--- 05:58 Lower scramble descent.
--- 07:29 Lower scramble ascent.
--- 08:46 Amanda's main ascent.
--- 09:16 My main ascent.
--- 09:36 Upper scramble ascent.
USEFUL COORDINATE
--- 37.39251, -111.04862 Jacob Hamblin trailhead.
--- 37.39251, -111.04862 Approximate rappel point.
--- 37.41900, -111.04315 Jacob Hamblin Arch.
--- 37.41935, -111.04372 Where everyone takes the crazy pictures you see on Google.
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Jacob Hamblin Arch & Coyote Natural Bridge via the Sneaker Route | Coyote Gulch
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This video shows the hike to Jacob Hamblin Arch via the "Sneaker Route" in Coyote Gulch, as well as Coyote Natural Bridge. The Jacob Hamblin Arch Sneaker Route is very doable for an average hiker IF you bring proper equipment. 120' of rope will get you to a comfortable spot on rappel, so you don't need to take any more than that (I took 210' and it was overkill; I measured how much I used on th...
Upper Calf Creek Falls | Grand Staircase Escalante
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Wiregrass Canyon trail
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Moqui Sand Caves
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The Narrows in Zion National Park
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Kodiak canvas tent 8.5 x 6 set-up and review
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Red Breaks Slot Canyon
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This video shows the hike through Red Breaks Slot Canyon in Escalante, Utah. Red Break Slot Canyon is a difficult hike that requires a bit of scrambling skill. There are two main trailheads to get to Red Breaks Slot Canyon: one is from the south up Harris Wash, and the other is from the north across the desert and up some hills. Last year, we attempted the hike from the south but missed the exi...
Peek-a-boo and Spooky Slot Canyons in Utah
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This video shows the hike through Peek-a-boo and Spooky Slot Canyons in Escalante, Utah. Peek-a-boo is pretty easy slot with just a few areas that might be slightly difficult for shorter people to climb up solo (I've shown all those areas in the video). Spooky Slot Canyon is quite narrow and curvy in several places; Spooky has a really cool feel to it. There is a sign mounted on two posts at th...
Druid Arch Hike Canyonlands National Park
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This video shows the hike to Druid Arch in Canyonlands National Park. The Druid Arch hike is about 11 miles out-and-back, but it's not a hard hike; the trail is easy to follow, and a lot of the hike is in a wash. Hiking in the wash is a bit bland, but it's well worth it. Druid Arch is a massive arch pictures don't do it justice. If you do this hike from June to September, take plenty of water. ...
Hayden Peak Uintas Utah - half way
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Crack Canyon Utah
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This video shows the hike through Crack Canyon in the San Rafael Swell of Utah. Crack Canyon is located near Ding and Dang Slot Canyon and Bell and Little Wildhorse Canyon. The parking area/trailhead to Crack Canyon is on the north side of the swell, and you'll walk down an ATV road/wash about a mile before you get to the mouth of the canyon. The hike is really easy, and there are only a few pl...
Ding and Dang Slot Canyons in the San Rafael Swell of Utah
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The drive to Ding and Dang Slot Canyon parking area
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Lower Calf Creek Falls - Escalante, Utah
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Thanks for the video Adrian. What gear would you recommend regarding the bolt that's been placed there? Is a bolt hanger, carabiner and rope enough?
Yeah buddy! I hope it was helpful. I didn’t measure the bolt diameter, but I think it was a 10mm or 3/8" bolt; the other most common sizes are 12mm and 1/2". I'm not sure of the thread pitch (probably standard for whatever the bolt is). You could take several nut sizes if you want to be sure you have the right size available when you get there. In fact, come back and drop a comment with the right size when you return! Regarding gear: take a bolt hanger, nut, crescent wrench to secure the nut, harness (or gunner’s belt), rope, carabiner, and some kind of device that will auto-arrest a fall. I descended on a figure eight with a Klemheist autoblock (that's the green cord you see in the vid). Remember: the most important thing is that if you slip, you don’t want to go tumbling down the canyon. If you have a rope, you can use it to assist you, and you probably won’t fall because it will be a cake walk. BUT, if you do happen to lose your footing and slip for whatever reason, you want to be sure the fall is quickly arrested within a few inches to avoid shock loading you and the anchor point, especially with static rope that has little to no elongation. I also used a Petzl Basic Ascender on the ascent, but you don't really need one and could just ascend by tying in with the Klemheist (or whatever autoblock you use) and push that up the rope with your hands as you simultaneously use your hands to grip the rope and assist your ascent. That way, if you slip and your hands come off the rope (which they almost certainly would because that's a natural reaction), the autoblock will bite down on the rope and you won't go bouncing down the canyon to the bottom. I hope that all makes sense. Let me know if you have any other questions. It’s a beautiful place, and the descent/ascent is a breeze with the right gear. Double check all your connections before you load the line, and have a good time!
Got a used one of these with no instructions, and was feeling lost as a beginner. This review was a life-saver! You rule. Love this tent now
Hell yeah I’m glad it helped!🤙
do you know any details on the bolt that was in the rock and what i can use to clip onto it
I believe it was a 3/8” bolt.
@@adrianofthewest thanks
@@rangim1 you bet. It could be worth taking a 1/2” nut and bolt hanger just in case though. I don’t think I measured the bolt diameter, but most are 3/8”.
@@adrianofthewest got it thanks!
@@rangim1 🤙🤙
Excellent review. What has been your experience getting in and out in rain without a vestibule? On a tent with a fly, you've got a covered space for dirty, wet shoes and to block some rain when you open the door.
Thanks! We’ve never used it in the rain. The main reason we went for canvas was to protect against sand storms. For a solo, there’s enough room inside for gear.
Nice video! You skipped the sliding the cross pole into the rainfly pockets. I found that part to be a bit tricky.
Thanks!
The video is interesting but it is almost B&W - No Color
Weird. I just watched it, and the color I see is accurate.
Finally a useful product review! Thank you.
I’m glad it helped 🤙
I don't have it I'd like to have one but I can afford it but I love it have it❤😢
I hope you get one soon!
Can it be put up by one person with one good hand? I have a disability in one hand.
It’s hard to say. I guess it ultimately depends on each person. I think the most difficult part would be getting the poles in place, but if you could stabilize the pole with your disabled hand or forearm enough to bend it into place with your good hand, I think you would be able to erect the tent. Bending the poles seems like it would be the most challenging part. I ended up returning the tent, so I’m going off of a fuzzy memory here. I hope that helps! 🤙
Hi there! Thanks for this amazing, detailed footage about the "crux" passage on this route! I'm wondering if that middle section, where you used the rope, is really more challenging than the uppermost and lowest parts, where you didn't yet attach the rope/had run out of rope, respectively. I'm asking because I'd love to hike that trail but am unfamiliar with ropes and harnesses. On the other hand, I'm the agile, outdoorsy type (trail running, mountain biking, the odd rock scramble included...). What would you think?
Thanks! I wouldn’t do it without gear. It can be done without gear, but if you slip and don’t have a way to arrest the fall, you’ll be in for one hell of a ride down to the bottom. I’ve seen a lot of videos of people descending without gear or just with a hand line, and they made it. But again, if they had slipped for whatever reason, they wouldn’t have been able to stop themselves from falling all the way down about 60’ to the landing. To me, it wasn’t worth the risk. Falling is no joke. A fall like that (or even a lot less than that) could result and a broken back or neck. The risk of ending up paraplegic or quadriplegic just doesn’t make sense when it can be mitigated by carrying a bit of gear and making safety a priority. And even if one of those worst-case scenarios doesn’t happen, having a brain injury or breaking a leg, arm, ankle, wrist, rib, etc. is still a major issue. I know I probably sound a bit dramatic, but I take safety very seriously having had a few close calls in my day. I hope that helps👍
@@adrianofthewest Thanks a bunch for this detailed account! It's done its job in raising red flags! ;) I totally agree with you that injury of whatever sort is not an option out there. OK, so I'll look into how to handle basic climbing gear! Best, Markus
@@markusschmied2237 You bet! I’m glad it helped! Let me know if you have other questions.
Thank you for the info! The Big Agnes web site has some instructions I can't quite understand (for the Blacktail 2, but I assume it's the same: 7. Drape the fly over the tent body and match the colors of the webbing on the fly with the webbing on the body. 8. Insert the tips of the crossover pole into the small pockets located on the underside of the fly. 9. Make sure the webbing at the corners of the fly is completely slackened. Attach the buckles on the fly to those on the tent body. 10. Tighten the webbing on each buckle as needed to keep the fly taut. I don't see any color coordination for webbing (or where the webbing is for that matter). I don't understand where the pockets are on the underside of the fly for the crossover pole.
Thanks!
Serious question - you really think the drop in from the water tower trail needs a full harness/rappel? I’m taking a young men’s group in a couple of weeks. Last time I did this we turned at JHA and went back to Crack In the Wall. So I’ve never seen the sneaker route. We were planning to start at the crack and exit the sneak route.
I wouldn’t do it without gear. It can be done without gear, but if you slip and don’t have a way to arrest the fall, you’ll be in for one hell of a ride down to the bottom. I’ve seen a lot of videos of people descending without gear or just with a hand line, and they made it. But again, if they had slipped for whatever reason, they wouldn’t have been able to stop themselves from falling all the way down about 60’ to the landing. To me, it wasn’t worth the risk. Falling is no joke. A fall like that (or even a lot less than that) could result and a broken back or neck. The risk of ending up paraplegic or quadriplegic just doesn’t make sense when it can be mitigated by carrying a bit of gear and making safety a priority. And even if one of those worst-case scenarios doesn’t happen, having a brain injury or breaking a leg, arm, ankle, wrist, rib, etc. is still a major issue. I know I probably sound a bit dramatic, but I take safety very seriously having had a few close calls in my day. I hope that helps👍
@@adrianofthewest interesting. I was planning to start at Crack in the wall and exit up this with the group. But seeing that top view in your video, and given what you're saying about the decent, i might have them go down JHA to start with and hike to the Crack over the next day. I'd rather manage that angle of approach from an assisted downclimb than trying to scale it with packs.
Yeah, I agree. I haven’t been to Crack in the Wall, but if you can ascend it, I would recommend descending JHA and ascending Crack.
If you put that same heat around the perimeter of the knot, you can firm up and lock down the knot. It will never slip loose. It will also never untie but we all have spare cordage anyway so…
Hell yeah solid idea 👍
I plan to be there in 1st part of Oct, wonder if it would be just as windy.
I don’t think it’s usually that windy there. Take goggles just in case though!
great review, thank you
Yeah buddy 🤙
with the zipper issue was that a manufacturer defect or is that what is standard in that size tent?
People have told me it was a defective zipper. I don’t imagine the company would stay in business if that was the standard zipper performance.
@@adrianofthewest thanks for the reply. were you able to get a zipper repair with the manufacturer?
@@mahal808Y you bet! And I just returned the tent rather than go for the repair.
Do you not use a ground tarp normally? Since I’m planning getting one of these I’m curious, is it easy to keep clean (since it’s a light color too)?
I use a piece of the grey indoor/outdoor carpet you can get at Home Depot. Carpet does a better job of protecting against rock punctures when there is weight applied than a tarp. I’ve given up on keeping the tent clean since we spend our time in the desert; the sand and dust basically make it impossible.
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Thanks! 🤙 I’m glad it helped
Nice view, woof. Nice tent too.
Thanks!
When the zipper snags the peg/stake needs to be loosen
I experienced the exact same thing, and that's what I had to do. It fixed the problem instantly
@victormarshall8828 good to know that works👍
@adrianofthewest yes sir, yeah mine is a 10x14 but it does the same thing if the corner stakes are way too tightly stretched.
@@victormarshall8828 classic user error 😅
@@adrianofthewest happens to the best of us 😂😂
I love the idea of a compact tent, but I also don't want to sleep on the ground, and I don't know if its possible to have a compact tent like that and also use a taller air mattress (one that is about two feet high when pumped up) or a cot. If I was able to get the mattress in there and pump it up, would I be able to get up without bumping my head. It seems most campers using a compact, sleep on the ground. So, I didn't know if you had experience using a blow-up mattress in that tent.
I’d say there is enough headroom to get a blowup mattress in there, though you’d sacrifice home vertical space for sure. Perhaps a high density foam pad would work in place or an air mattress and still provide the comfort and support you’re seeking.
I like your mods. I've done a few of the same to my 5.11 packs. However, I also cut out the laptop pocket, as I never carry a laptop in my bags. I also cut off the compression straps because they always prevent me from closing the bag easily. Now I just buy First Tactical bags, because there is no laptop pouch and the compression straps are removable. And full clam shell opening! So much better.
Thanks! Yeah I ended up cutting out the laptop pocket and compression straps too. I wish 5.11 made a dedicated laptop pocket that could open from the top with its own zipper like a normal laptop bag. I also wish they put three horizontal zipper pockets across the front, rather than the admin panel. I used to have a First Tactical bag and I really liked it. First makes good gear.
I have yet to do buckskin, i'll be going in September. Taking my old man for his birthday. How far in would you say is a reasonable turn around point and still leaving satisfied? ( I suffer from "just go to the next bend" syndrome). I'd like to keep his miles to around 6 to 8 total if possible.
The syndrome is real lol. Start at Wire Pass (37.01903, -112.02520). It's about 1.9 miles to where things start to get epic (37.01847, -112.00224). Another 2.3 miles gets you to a good place to eat and turn back (37.01141, -111.97840), but you probably won't want to because that place is amazing. If pops isn't up for it, you could cut that short by a 0.75 to 1 miles and still see what the canyon has to offer. Have a blast man. Of all the places I've been, Buckskin still holds the number one spot.
@@adrianofthewest Thanks man. Appreciate it. Been on countless forums and can never get an exact answer. Most of my time out there has been spent North and East of the Vermillion cliffs, up into the swell and around Moab/Hite. So looking forward to getting into Buckskin. Wish I didn't live 2500 miles from there haha.
Hell yeah man, I’m glad it helped🤙
I'm glad I continued watching, because my fingers were already typing up how this isn't a rappelling route and was dying with the overkill at the beginning of the video lol. I'm glad you cleared that up at the 5:30 mark. I've done this 3 times with no rope and twice with rope, each with a full pack to spend the night in the canyon. While the rope is certainly a welcoming assist, it's not 100 percent necessary.
Lol props to you for suspending your response until you watched the whole thing. It seems to be a rare quality these days. 🤙
Great Review, very detailed
Thanks! 🤙
Nice that I found this videos. I also got rid of 2 side buckles which hinder me access to side pockets and main room. I think it is completely pointless to have those, unless it is rush 72.
Totally agree👍
Woooo !!!! So so cool!
Yeah that hike was one of my favorites for sure🤙
How beautiful 🤩
Epic place!
I have that same tent style and my zippers aren't difficult to close. Maybe you got a bad unit.
Yeah, I think so. There’s no way they’re all that bad or they wouldn’t sell any.
Dude, those shades.... wild man
Haha thanks mate
Awesome hike! Thanks for sharing
Thanks! 🙌
@@adrianofthewest you're welcome
Good review
Thanks🤙
Dude thanks for showing me how to set this thing up. The instructions that came with the tent are so completely nonsensical. You saved me a massive headache. Peace.✌️
Hell yeah man, I’m glad it was helpful 🤙
LOL....Pro Tip..."sometime you need to step on your tent to stop it from sliding" How many years did you have to study for that? LOL
All of them haha
Great tent, I want to be able to stand up in my tent though! But I can see why this is a good choice for you! I actually want the 10x10 Flex bow Deluxe model Or the 10x14, but I thought it might be harder to put up (the 10x14, I mean). For anyone know if the VX model stays just as warm in the Deluxe model because it has the extra windows.
We first bought the 10x14 and it was absolutely HUGE. We returned it and bought the 10x10, which was still huge, but more reasonable. One thing to keep in mind is finding a site for the tent. It can get difficult to find a level place to pitch a large tent. That wasn’t something we considered until we had the 10x10. And keep in mind the size of the sandboxes at campsites (if you plan to use more developed sites, like at national parks) because I think a lot of them are only 10x10 ish. I think any canvas tent will keep you just as warm once the windows are zipped shut. Canvas does a pretty good job of holding heat. It’s nice to have extra ventilation if you need it, especially higher up in the tent to vent condensation. Good luck!
Thanks for all the measurements, makes it really easy to get a scale of what it is, the camera can make it really hard to get a reference.
Glad it helped 🙌
Nice how much ?
About $800👍
Very nice review. I'm 6' 4", so I assume the tent isn't suitable for me, right? Do you have any suggestions for a tent that might fit? Thanks a lot.
Thanks man. At 6' 4", I'd say you *might* fit, but you'd probably be in contact with the tent on both ends. If you're solo, you may be able to sleep diagonally, which should give you the space, but that might interfere with your sleeping pad, depending on its width. We ended up eventually buying the Kodiak Canvas 8.5 x 6, which is a great tent for car camping but isn't suitable for backpacking by any means (too heavy). If you want a car camping tent, I highly recommend the Kodiak 8.5 x 6. You can see a video I did on that tent here: czcams.com/video/ckqsodcjKfk/video.html. Also, you might want to check out @DarwinOnthetrail. His channel is loaded with great videos and tons of info. Darwin is a taller dude, too--I think he's 6' 2". He's a true outdoorsman who has hiked about 10,000 miles and knows his shit. His channel is pretty big, so you may find a good tent on there, but if you don't, you could drop a comment or shoot him a DM in Instagram and maybe get a reply/recommendation from him. But again, his channel is >300k subs, so I wouldn't bank on him replying because he probably gets a ton of comments, etc. Good luck bro.
Question - First of all, great video. I made a reservation to camp at Big Springs #1 - wouldn't do whole loop. Any idea how far in that is? I backpack, but in my 60's and not rock scrambling any more.... Squaw canyon looked harder, so I thought an overnight in Big Springs would be easier. Fine with that stretch where there's a cable to hold onto...
Thanks! I’m not sure how far the whole loop is. I’ve only done Peekaboo, Druid, and the section in this video.
so clean and satisfied
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Thanks for detailed and focused review. Re the zip, i think they are meant to be 2 hand operation.
Thanks! Even with two hands those things caught hard. I’ve become convinced I had a defective tent, but it could just be that I’m defective lol
Probably made during pandemic, or u had it staked way to tight, i believe it is pronounced e swing t is silent lol, just thought id be overly critical lmao!!
I am one of the strange people in the world who appreciates over criticality lol, so that’s all good here, mate🤙🤙
So you mean your a smart guy , it takes a smart man to always want know when we make a mistake, or if there is a better way of doing things, iam same way!!
Cheers to that bother!
Yea bud after watching this again..I realize you definitely have the tent stake to tight in wrong way is why that zipper is sticking, just wanted point that out so you don't give up on the tent for wrong reasons
Right on, thanks man! 🤙 good looking out
Great !
Thanks!
Thanks for the great video! You did a detailed job and I really appreciate it!
Thanks! I’m glad it helped you!
With the side poles just after first set up mark off where the pole needs to be extended
The tension on every set up is not exactly the same. Side pole extension depends on how taunt you stake the perimeter. Unlike my 10×10 model, the side poles are adjustable so extending them is not an issue. Unlike the guy says in the video, I set the poles initially shorter than I will need them to be, extending both of them after both sides are up. Just don't forget to insert them first in the sleeve which the 10×10 doesn't have.
He definitely has the 10x10 staked in a way that was causing that zipper to stick, I told him in comment, hope he didn't return it thinking it was faulty
lol yeah I returned it a few days later. But I did get another Kodiak tent, it’s the 8x6 ish one. I like the more compact design with it being only about 4’ tall
4:28 are those loops for a gear loft? I like the design.
I’m not sure if they were specifically designed for one, but they would probably work just fine.
Going soon November 2nd. How cold is the water?
I can’t tell you what the temperature will be then, but I’m confident you’ll want to stay dry. We saw a bunch of people wearing the same kind of chest-high waders, so I believe you can rent them from a business in the area; a google search should show which business.
How to fold it back up
Collapse it into the middle fold it in half, fold it in half again and then roll it.🤙
This is so helpful! Thanks so much for the descriptions and narration!!!
Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful 🙌
Thank you for the information, heading there in 3 weeks. What GPS app were you using?
Right on-I’m glad it was helpful. And the app is GaiaGPS. I pay about $40/year and it’s worth every dime. No GPS will do very well in canyons, but Gaia has been pretty reliable overall. The app’s UI is great, and the browser interface is solid. 🤙