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  • @j_omega_t
    @j_omega_t Před 6 lety +19

    If you tape the edges before making them round, you could use one long piece of tape and work with it in the flat. Should be easier and neater.

  • @melchurch3019
    @melchurch3019 Před rokem +2

    Wow, an oldie but goodie. Look what you've done since this video was made. I needed to make a cozie for a friend's pot and this is a great reminder how to do that. I like the overhang on the lid too. Thanks Dixie.

  • @Andy-Mesa
    @Andy-Mesa Před 2 lety +1

    Aww, baby Dixie is adorable.

  • @royrow8879
    @royrow8879 Před 8 lety +2

    I really enjoyed following you through your hike and beyond. Thanks for all the effort to share yourself with your viewing family.

  • @nfssable
    @nfssable Před 4 lety +3

    Love this. Thanks for the tips! I mainly go car-camping with my son but made one of these last night for my small pot & metal bowl! Cheers

  • @kirklaxton1579
    @kirklaxton1579 Před 7 lety +6

    My wife and I have been backpacking since college. We are near 60 now and still love it. Enjoy seeing young people get excited about the outdoors. Keep up the good work we enjoy the videos.

  • @peakbagger7682
    @peakbagger7682 Před rokem

    Thank you for your practicality. I plan to hike the AT in 2023. This has been valuable for me.
    4/2/23. I just made a cozy for my AT thru-hike. I fly out of Manchester, NH for Atlanta, GA tomorrow and will begin my AT thru-hike on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Thank you for your advice in your videos. I will name myself The NH Peakbagger because that is all I have done over the past 35 years: NH 48 Four-Thousand-Footers, NE Four-Thousand-Footers & the NE Hundred-Highest.

  • @GJLentz
    @GJLentz Před 5 lety +1

    Love your videos, you are one of three who I have been watching that have inspired and prepared me for my hike! I can only section hike, I have a really great job that I can get away from for 30 days at most in one time, so...I am going to hike Springer to Mt Crossings Labor Day weekend, and if I like it I will venture on to Top of Mt hostel. I have all my stuff coming in piece meal, Im really excited and so thankful for your experienced perspectives. Thanks, from Tunnel Hill, GA!

  • @TheGrayman1234
    @TheGrayman1234 Před 7 lety +5

    Not a hiker, but a serious tent camper. I have to make one of these for my MSR Stowaway pot. (Main cooking pot.) Love the idea of not wasting fuel.

  • @antoanto5301
    @antoanto5301 Před rokem

    Thanks for the tutorial Dixie, you always inspire me, keep hiking!

  • @M_Hess
    @M_Hess Před 8 lety

    It is awesome that you're writing the ebook, it would have been cool to read it for my preparation. Some good things to include in the ebook are gear list/ideas, mental changes, physical changes, food ideas, and weird trail menus. Also things we should check out while on and off the trail. For example different places you stopped at... restaurants, hostels, tourist sites, or anything fun or exciting things in the area if/when enjoying down time
    I start my NOBO in 9 Days!!! That stinks that I will miss you doing Trail Magic, it would have been awesome to meet you and the rest of your trail family.

  • @aritzert247
    @aritzert247 Před 3 lety +1

    super helpful and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @SuperNovaRoxy
    @SuperNovaRoxy Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for all your tips and videos Dixie. I’ll definitely be buying your ebook.

  • @EverettLang65
    @EverettLang65 Před 3 lety +4

    Got all the stuff ordered to make a Cozy. This video is as good as when you made it several years ago! 👍🏼

  • @homelesshomesteader
    @homelesshomesteader Před 5 lety +1

    Brilliant! Thanks. I live off grid and use propane so this will help save fuel and keep food warmer. Some people do this in thermoses too.

  • @jasonleavitt1289
    @jasonleavitt1289 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your channel, hiking the pct is on my bucket list

  • @trickystravels
    @trickystravels Před 4 lety +1

    This is brilliant. Just what I needed thank you dixie x

  • @ornerydyke
    @ornerydyke Před 8 lety

    Happy year anniversary Dixie! My how time flys! You are definitely a different person than that first video at Amacaloa! So much confidence! I love it! Also been loving all the diy videos, plan on implementing all of them. Where do you buy your seeds for micro greens? Can't wait for the PCT vids, I will be watching you hike the PCT while I hike the AT!

  • @grantw6266
    @grantw6266 Před 8 lety

    Another useful tutorial/journal. Thanks !!
    Glad to see the razor wit that sustained you through your AT adventure. (aluminum-deoderant, wine)
    Enjoy your break...see you on the other side.

  • @traciebott3743
    @traciebott3743 Před 8 lety +1

    OMG Have been waiting for this ,,,Thanks bunches

  • @catherinebaker8637
    @catherinebaker8637 Před 6 lety +6

    Loving the almost empty wine bottle in the background 😂 That is my kind of camping preparation 🤣

  • @richholtzman9754
    @richholtzman9754 Před 8 lety

    Great video. Looking forward to the ebook. I would like to see you address the mental challenges you faced on your thru hike and how to prepare for those. Thanks.

  • @oliversbybee4306
    @oliversbybee4306 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for all these great videos. You are amazing

  • @puffyd58
    @puffyd58 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent video. I was looking for a way to keep from ruining cans of paint, varnish, etc. when I store them in my non-insulated shed/shop through the winter. I was thinking of putting them in a large cooler, but I'd rather keep them on shelves than in a cooler. You've given me a possible way to do that. Thanks!

  • @sirguy104
    @sirguy104 Před 2 lety

    I love your work tables, old cable spools.

  • @jamesspratley3634
    @jamesspratley3634 Před 4 lety

    This us such a great idea and one I plan to experiment with on my next tree.

  • @khowell1991
    @khowell1991 Před 8 lety +3

    Hey Dixie!! Love your videos!! I think a good subject to touch on in your ebook would be your method of cleaning your pot/eating utensils after you have cooked and eaten from them. waiting for the trail magic video with the "fam" back in action! --Kevin

  • @rickrutledge7361
    @rickrutledge7361 Před 4 lety

    Great show and tell. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I think I’m gonna have two glasses of wine.!

    • @matthewpolo227
      @matthewpolo227 Před 3 lety

      LOOKS LIKE THAT MAY BE A TIMEX IRONMAN..THAT'S WHAT I HAVE--RELIABLE AFFORDABLE WATCH

  • @micki7
    @micki7 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you! I finally made my cozy thanks to you :)

  • @homelesshomesteader
    @homelesshomesteader Před 5 lety +1

    You could manufacture a low weight pot, lid and cozy and market them to hikers.

  • @jakejacobs4569
    @jakejacobs4569 Před 8 lety

    Great video as usual when you hike the pct prepare yourself for our mountains on the west coast it's not like the 6000 ft hills along the AT good luck

  • @ken2806
    @ken2806 Před 8 lety

    UUUggg. Just finished viewing your video's - subscribed and now your leaving. Gerrr. Very excited for you -- looking forward to reading your e-book. I would like to read about how it has transformed your view of who you are. Also -- Include that great sense of humor. Looking forward to supporting your adventures. Thanks for sharing.

  • @johnv4830
    @johnv4830 Před 8 lety

    Another good video. Thanks for the tip on hammock vs tent. My wife didn't think too much about getting changed under the fly. My next question would be about finding good trail maps or accurate info about where to sleep. We want to do a section in CT/MA/VT but can't find good info about parking, shuttles, or much. It seemed you had better info on the trail than I can google from home!

  • @vincentmiceli2554
    @vincentmiceli2554 Před 8 lety +1

    Dixie, you were most kind in providing mail drop info for me and I will absolutely use that information. BUT, I would like to believe that I am not the only one who has some questions about mail drops. So, perhaps you could include that in your ebook. This video was outstanding. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

  • @claralive
    @claralive Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much. Today I made my first pot cosy.

  • @okieprepper6134
    @okieprepper6134 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @reliefc5557
    @reliefc5557 Před 4 lety

    Glenn May
    Dixie, I've already made a pot cozy and used it several times. It's a great idea. I'm going to add a baffle, connecting it on 1 side so I can pry up the unconnected side so my oatmeal packets won't fall over. When I'm not using it for oatmeal there will just be more insulation on the bottom.

  • @troytaylor5541
    @troytaylor5541 Před 8 lety +1

    Great cozy demo. Looks pretty easy. I wondered if you had bowl or plate you used or did you just eat out of that pot? Thanks for your awesome vlog!

  • @dmytrochan7402
    @dmytrochan7402 Před rokem

    Thank you !

  • @garycloud9631
    @garycloud9631 Před 8 lety +1

    Hi Dixie thanks for making that video for us. I had seen one other video on that but appreciated seeing you do it. Glad you are making plans for the PCT next year. You mentioned you were going to post the financials but not sure if you meant the cost of your AT trip or the PCT? It's no surprise that your channel is growing.

  • @frankc6430
    @frankc6430 Před 6 lety +1

    just a observation for the edges,,, tape the edges when pieces are flat like trips folding half of the tape to cover both sides ,then form your round forms...hope that helps....love your videos thank you!

  • @harleycoleman5199
    @harleycoleman5199 Před 4 lety +20

    Ha! Looking at this to make this insulated pot holder and at the end you said "I can't believe I have nearly 4,000 subscribers"...😆😆😆. Now how you feel?

  • @ornerydyke
    @ornerydyke Před 8 lety

    Oh and digging the fruit jar of wine also!

  • @randomvlog39er
    @randomvlog39er Před 6 lety

    Bought your book thank you for writing it and your videos.

  • @she_hikes
    @she_hikes Před 6 lety +1

    ended up with an excellent result thanks! material list was slightly off - definitely two glasses of wine :D

  • @jesselee4872
    @jesselee4872 Před 8 lety

    great!! Waiting for your book!!!

  • @MrFjackie13
    @MrFjackie13 Před 8 lety

    Interesting and informative video. Always anxious for the next. My question is, if you had to change one thing from your AT trip what would it be? Thanks

  • @Ddfhhdd12345
    @Ddfhhdd12345 Před 3 lety

    Thanks this is helpful

  • @ohhmymegan
    @ohhmymegan Před 8 lety

    I am so looking forward to your e-book! I have a couple questions- how did you prepare physically for hiking the AT? Also, I'm interested in knowing some of your food go-to's/meal ideas from the trail..what did you make bfast/lunch/dinner?

  • @The3DPrintingWarrant
    @The3DPrintingWarrant Před 8 lety

    Love your videos! How hard was it to make videos on the trail? Did you find yourself more worried about making videos instead of enjoying what your seeing? Look forward to the ebook

  • @jhosk
    @jhosk Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Dixie.

  • @peakbagger7682
    @peakbagger7682 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @jamieabel477
    @jamieabel477 Před 8 lety

    I love your videos-- the narration and the moments you capture are interesting and entertaining. Thanks! You've inspired me to do more hiking. I usually just bike tour, but recently I've been adding some hiking days to my bike trips. Just hiked the trail to Cape Lookout on the Oregon Coast and my next trip will be to Silver Falls near Salem, OR.
    Question: Did you feel you were getting enough protein and vitamins while eating on the trail? Did protein intake concern you or was it more about the quantity of calories and not discerning the source or type of macros?

  • @maggiebrewer2274
    @maggiebrewer2274 Před 8 lety +1

    Hi Dixie! I've loved watching all of your videos! How did the first moth of your hike differ from the last month of your hike?

  • @tippersteffi1
    @tippersteffi1 Před 8 lety

    Great video, look forward to your e-book

  • @davidcurry2138
    @davidcurry2138 Před 8 lety +3

    Dixie, as always another great video. I've followed you from the start and its very interesting to see the different paths you have taken. I look forward to seeing more great things from you.As for a question, If you had to do it all over again, but knowing what you know now, what would you change?

  • @christineprovo3527
    @christineprovo3527 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for your videos, and I hope you enjoy your break!
    My question: Did you set a pace objective prior to the beginning of your thru-hike? If so, how did you adjust if, it at all, given your actual hiking pace?

  • @mikeclark2248
    @mikeclark2248 Před 8 lety +3

    I am curious to know what was in your repair kit and first aid kits. You packed pretty light. Loved the video as always.

  • @duaneschultz9230
    @duaneschultz9230 Před 2 lety

    That was a really great idea. And since titanium cools down so fast it seems like it would be a cool idea to keep it warm longer. I know you were using aluminum but I think it would work just as well but titanium. God bless you and your family. Duane

  • @Fabias1993
    @Fabias1993 Před 2 lety

    Wow you were not kidding about the wine

  • @jesselee4872
    @jesselee4872 Před 8 lety

    you never know what one person can do to influence others!!!!

  • @jamessmallwood8805
    @jamessmallwood8805 Před 8 lety

    I started following after your hike. Great vids that are giving me great ideas including vlogging on my AT thru-hike next year. Can't wait for the ebook and a great way for us to help support your PCT trek. What camera did you use for your hike and is it the same one you are using today? Great channel!

  • @AmericanDrainWorks
    @AmericanDrainWorks Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this. All of your videos are informative and useful.... Re: duct tape --- duct tape burns something natsy....

  • @keebler_137
    @keebler_137 Před 8 lety +4

    question for the book.... in your opinion, what was the most mentally challenging aspect of doing a through hike?

  • @audrey3319
    @audrey3319 Před 2 lety

    Nice!

  • @Larry3043
    @Larry3043 Před 8 lety

    Always love the vids and a great project also, now all I need is to get a cook pot and get started..lol. My question is planning while on the trail...(shelter stops and/or tenting for the night) also planing your food resupply and or town stops. Do these always go as planned and what do you do if all plans go out the window. Is there a back up plan or do you wing it and hope for the best. Also how long do your fuel canisters last?

  • @saimanliu
    @saimanliu Před 4 lety +1

    That is smart!

  • @trakyboy5128
    @trakyboy5128 Před 3 lety

    5 yrs ago, wow, how so much has changed 🧐☺️👍🏽👍🏽

  • @erichighsmith7299
    @erichighsmith7299 Před 7 lety +2

    I've never seen someone cut out straight lines as fast as you do... kudos to you

  • @davepratt5456
    @davepratt5456 Před 8 lety

    love your videos

  • @Dbcooper581
    @Dbcooper581 Před 8 lety +1

    I've lived in Pennsylvania my whole life so I'm used to the rocks, question is how bad is it for someone not used to the rocky terrain to hike it ? Love my pot cozys also

  • @GreencampRhodie
    @GreencampRhodie Před 8 lety +3

    Good tutorial.
    Amazing lady.
    LOVE the wine jar and cable table; my kinda gal!
    Impressed with your personal values.
    Topics for your ebook: personal safety; poopin on the trail and in the woods; personal hygiene; water / hydration; leaving no trace (waste, fires, etc), "alfresco lovin" ;-)

    • @badasshiker9637
      @badasshiker9637 Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely an ol' southern gal using a mason jar (aka moonshine decanter) for a wine glass.

  • @richardmartinek3467
    @richardmartinek3467 Před 8 lety

    Really enjoyed your videos fantastic job. 1st question safety as in hitchhiking or hiker that's hitching were you mindful of the dangers? 2nd what is the youngest hiker you saw and if I could do 3 or 4 weeks what would be the most beautiful section?

  • @joero61
    @joero61 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to make and share your videos. How was it to charge your phone or electronics, did you ever have difficulty finding an outlet? I was also wondering about bear bags and what you did with your food to prevent animals from getting to them.....Thanks

  • @markusayt
    @markusayt Před 8 lety

    Great video series. What was your overall budget for the AT hike? Will the Ebook have a budget breakdown? Thanks for documenting your hike for the benefit of others.

  • @daveloder1453
    @daveloder1453 Před 8 lety

    Hi Dixie, I've enjoyed your channel and was curious about your daily routine during the trail. How long did it take before you were hitting more than 15 miles per day, and were you taking many breaks throughout the day? Did your feet ever get used to the 15-20 mile days?

  • @sarahdavis3345
    @sarahdavis3345 Před 8 lety +15

    Hey Dixie! I have a funny question for you: in one of your later trail videos you mentioned that you took two showers and still stunk, then wondered how long it would take when you were finished for the stink to go away. Well, what's the verdict? 😂 lol enjoy your break!

  • @leapintothewild
    @leapintothewild Před 8 lety +8

    I like that you showed rolling the pot/lid as a measurement! I used a measuring tape and ended up a tad short because the material is thick. Had to cut it again. duh :-) TIP: wait to cut the lid top after you've completed the bottom - since the material increases the circumference of the bottom, you'll want a larger top piece so its sides don't splay out when it overlaps the bottom half. ALSO: I used half-width strips of alum tape to wrap the edges to reduce bulk. So far, it's held up fine.

    • @HomemadeWanderlust
      @HomemadeWanderlust Před 8 lety +1

      +Marijka Walker Great tips! Yeah, less tape = less weight and bulk. Thanks for the input! :)

    • @bearanoia673
      @bearanoia673 Před 6 lety +1

      Great tips!

  • @briansnyder8494
    @briansnyder8494 Před 8 lety +1

    Dixie, what is your opinion of the satellite position markers I see some people wearing? Seems to me they could be a good idea for new hikers if they get lost. Not for them but for people trying to find them or for friends trying to track their journey.

  • @hikingwithms2042
    @hikingwithms2042 Před 8 lety

    It has been fun to follow along. Looking forward to 'Season 2'. I am curious if filming/editing/emailing videos to your friend, etc. was a good distraction on tough days, and/or was it frustrating to try to keep up with it? Also, Did it seem like most hikers were filming? Thanks again!

  • @reverenddavidwalker4206
    @reverenddavidwalker4206 Před 8 lety +1

    my mother used a grease pot just like the one that you used, make me laugh every time I saw yours! my question for the book is.How much hiking do you recommend in preparation for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail? thanks as always Reverend David

  • @Papanewbs
    @Papanewbs Před 8 lety

    Hi Dixie, I would like to see in your book on how you deal with being off the trail once you made the climb and walked off the mountain?

  • @richardkappes6112
    @richardkappes6112 Před 8 lety

    One thing I think you may want to cover is hitching a ride into town. I kind curious have w that worked for you. reason I working on my NE 115 and it looks easier to through hike sections and hitch back to my car Thank love the channel Peak 518

  • @izbiz671
    @izbiz671 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for the vids...What do you call that foil thing?

  • @r1ballou
    @r1ballou Před 6 lety

    Such a Great idea.. Ypu have the same work bench i do

  • @debbiea3890
    @debbiea3890 Před 8 lety

    I don't remember if you talked about it before, but did you get blisters? Loving the vids, all the info is much appreciated!

  • @EastWind123
    @EastWind123 Před 8 lety

    Hi, Dixie! I found your channel just a few weeks after you started the AT and have followed you ever since, and here's my question. Was the AT harder or easier than you expected it to be, and in what way? And what is the most important lesson you learned?

  • @TooTall_hikes
    @TooTall_hikes Před 3 lety

    Hmm.. pretty cool

  • @kateroussin7278
    @kateroussin7278 Před 8 lety

    Hi Dixie, what did you feel during and immediately following your summit of Katahdin? How did you feel in the days, weeks and months following your thru-hike? Was it difficult to pick up where you left off back home after you finished the AT?

  • @garrettspitler3017
    @garrettspitler3017 Před 8 lety

    How far in advance should I start physically preparing for my thru hike? And any suggestions or ideas to do so besides day hikes/ over nights?

  • @Kallepeng
    @Kallepeng Před 8 lety

    Thnx 4 sharing/editing/updating :)
    So here´s my question...sorry if my written englisch iss kind of bad:
    If you have to categorize all those people who you´ve met/saw along your trough hike into three kind of body/fitness types. What would they be/look like and how should they prepair/prakticing for/on their journey?
    Looking foward for season 2.
    Greets from germany

  • @zafiradaima
    @zafiradaima Před rokem

    Wish I'd seen the tip to get a glass of wine before I got started!

  • @mikejordan9220
    @mikejordan9220 Před 8 lety

    What I would like to see in the e-book is a discussion of how you plan on getting your water each day and also how much you should carry with you. I typically find that I carry too much water because I don't want to get stuck without it. Did you ever run out of water and not have any good source to replenish it nearby? Also, how much fuel for your stove did you carry with you and is it any problem finding it in towns near the trail?

  • @scottschafer4584
    @scottschafer4584 Před 7 lety

    first let me say great vbog i am thinking about doing something like this my question is what made you decide to go ahead go it i would love to read the ebook to learn more about the trip

  • @theReloadist
    @theReloadist Před 8 lety

    Question for your eBook:
    - How many calories had your daily meals / food?
    - Did you change the kind of food during your thuhike? Like more "fresh" food at the beginning and "fast" food at the end.

  • @whitneygoolsby3715
    @whitneygoolsby3715 Před 8 lety

    Question for the eBook: How do you suggest preventing plantar fasciitis or tendinitis on the trail?

  • @rogerlamb536
    @rogerlamb536 Před 8 lety +1

    It seems we all take videos when we have made it up the hill or Mtn, lets do some videos while we are out of breath and very tired. If you get caught in a storm get good footage of it. and the E-Book is a big 10-4

  • @sarahziomek6871
    @sarahziomek6871 Před 4 lety

    Hey Dixie! I am looking for a good trail watch. What one are you wearing in this video?

  • @brianblanco520
    @brianblanco520 Před 4 lety

    what size eyebolt should i get?

  • @thesecrethiker7454
    @thesecrethiker7454 Před 6 lety

    Hey, I've been watching your channel only for a few weeks Now, I've complete all PCT episode's and loved them. In this video you mentioned about an Engineering position? I just wondered what that was? Being a manufacturing engineer myself I was just interested.
    Cheers
    Andrew