Lazy Fall Hammock Camping in the Rain - Loyalsock Trail

3 Days of Hammock Camping in the Rain, Hiking, & Backpacking on the Loyalsock Trail. For this 3 day, 2 night fall backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking the 24 mile Loyalsock Link Loop, in Pennsylvania’s Loyalsock State Forest. My goal for this rainy fall hike was a laid back, lower mileage trip with plenty of time at camp each day. For fun and comfort, I still used my minimalist sub 10 pound ultralight backpacking gear load-out. In addition to my usual gear list, I threw in a lightweight backpacking fry pan for some fun camp cooking to spice things up as well. Lighterpack Gear List with links https://lighterpack.com/r/8sfn58 (pretty much what I hiked with on this trip, except for the Trail Winder Asym Underquilt, Esbit stove instead of an alcohol stove and the MSR Fry Pan, as noted in the backpacking gear section below) For an easier read and downloadable GPS data, check out my full blog post: http://www.sintax77.com/fall-hammock-camping-in-the-rain No permit is required to camp in the Loyalsock State Forest, so long as you are only camping one night at each campsite. You can find more information on the Loyalsock State Forest website here: http://bit.ly/35AGgKz Trailhead Used: Loyalsock Trailhead Dutchman Falls, 41°26’53.3″N 76°27’13.2″W Mead Rd, Dushore, PA 18614 The Loyalsock Trailhead on Mead Rd has room for several vehicles and is easily accessible via 2wd. No parking fee or permit required. Loop begins behind the bathroom. Loyalsock Link Loop Printable Trail Map from the PA DCNR. Trails Used, Day 1: Loyalsock Trail Visit the Haystacks / Haystack Rapids Continue on the Loyalsock Trail Camp along the banks of Sones Pond There are multiple camping opportunities in this area for tents or hammocks with several pre-established fire rings. Day 1 Mileage: 5.5 miles Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,018 feet Trails Used, Day 2: Continue on the Loyalsock Trail Camp along the Loyalsock Trail near Ken’s Window and Alpine Falls This is a medium sized campsite with reliable flowing water nearby, a pre-established fire ring, and room for several hammocks or tents. Day 2 Mileage: 3.5 miles Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 473 feet Trails Used, Day 3: Continue on the Loyalsock Trail. From the High Rocks Vista, descend the High Rocks Tail / Loyalsock Trail to the World’s End Visitor Center. Cross the road and continue on the Loyalsock Trail At the rock wall waterfall intersection, take the x trail shortcut to circumvent the Haystacks (optional). Continue on the Loyalsock Trail. Return to the Loyalsock Dutchman Falls parking area. Day 3 Mileage: 15 miles Day 3 Gross Elevation Gain: 3,113 feet Grand Total Mileage: 24 Miles Grand Total Gross Elevation Gain: 4,604 feet Notable Backpacking Gear: ULA Ohm 2.0 Backpack https://www.ula-equipment.com/product/ohm-2-0/ Dutchware Gear Half-Wit Hammock https://dutchwaregear.com/product/half-wit-hammock/ Simply Light Designs Trail Winder Underquilt / Underquilt Protector https://simplylightdesigns.com/collections/wind-blockers-bug-nets/products/trail-winder-asym-uq Hammock Gear Burrow 40 Top Quilt https://www.hammockgear.com/premium-burrow/ Hammock Gear Dyneema Hex Tarp https://www.hammockgear.com/dyneema-fiber-hex-tarp/ DIY Esbit Stove Esbit Fuel Cubes https://amzn.to/2ZKE6Vp Vargo Windscreen Pot Stand https://amzn.to/2M3uRuG Toaks 750ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/2GR7AJX MSR Quick Skillet (not the Flex Skillet as I said in the vid) https://amzn.to/325qZz7 Light My Fire Tritan Spork https://amzn.to/2OD6Hcq Katadyn BeFree Water Filter https://amzn.to/2WcjfYZ Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite Rain Suit https://amzn.to/2XVxnX7 Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX trail runners. https://amzn.to/2KoL5xO Wright Socks (I love these for blister prevention, particularly in wet conditions). https://amzn.to/2XqbOSP Dutchware Folding Sit Pad https://dutchwaregear.com/product/folding-sit-pad/ Nitecore NU25 Headlamp https://amzn.to/2YVsp0A Hang Time Hook https://dutchwaregear.com/product/hangtime-hook/ Garmin Oregon 650 GPS unit https://amzn.to/2WFzsps Spot Gen3 GPS Messenger & SOS device https://amzn.to/2EJLQhC Casio ProTrek PRW-2500 https://amzn.to/2FPpAmd Mountain House Backpacking Meals https://amzn.to/2GRpPz9 Disclosure: A commission may be earned on some of the links on this post. Want to help support the channel? The next time you're about to do some shopping, go through http://www.sintax77.com/Amazon (or bookmark it) & a portion of your session will help support the next trip ...at no additional cost to you! Want a free sticker? Send a SASE to my PO box: Sintax77 PO Box 8163 Wilmington, DE 19803 Business Inquiries: [email protected]