6/17/24 Thank you for the beautiful video! I have a permit for the loop in August. Nervous about altitude 😎 I’m transitioning to UL gear. I have the Zpack single person tent and I love it. I’ve not had it out in a big storm yet, also a bit nervous about that😬 Muzzy was awesome!!

What time of the year was this?

I stopped my life and watched this short film. It was wonderful and the best thing I could have done in the moment. Thank you for taking the time to photograph and videotape your adventure. I feel like I went on this hike with you. I feel like I could really do that myself if I put the work in. GOD BLESS you all.

The ND filter referred is no longer available, please suggest for 67mm

The amount of value this video has for the trail goers is so under rated

Any reason why didn't use the sony 18-105mm f4?

Sweeeet video🎉

Thanks man , amazing review

Where ya been?! Still making videos?

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳 Thanks you guys ❤

Would you recommend the Tamron 1770 F2.8 nowadays instead?

well made video. Thanks for explanation

Great movie

Very nice. Great photography.

Your transitions are so amazing, very impressive. The mix of graphics, art, and film is a motivator for a brand new filmmaker like me. Thank you!

Do you have any zoom creep when doing top-down shots?

Thanks for the video. If we have the Sony a 6400 (does not have IBIS), what settings within the camera do we need to enable in order to take advantage of VC in the Tamron lens. Thank you

Great job getting excellent quality content with minimalist gear! What slider did you use?

This video was awesome!!! I’m doing this exact route in 3 weeks! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Even though I am two years removed from when this video was actually posted, I’m thinking seriously of upgrading to the a6600 from my a6400, simply because the battery situation in the a6400 drives me out of my mind. I either have to buy the expensive OEM batteries, or deal with any other battery that swells within three or four months, and almost gets stuck in my camera. I have the Tamron 17-70, and some other great APSC lenses, I’m about to shoot a feature length film, by myself, do you still think the a6600 makes sense? I’m thinking the stabilization will be pretty awesome combined with the Tamron 17-70, but I also know that it’s nothing like Panasonic. I have a Weebill S anyway, so it really doesn’t matter. Anyway, sorry for this long comment, but I find it pretty amazing that I ran into this video right now, as I am thinking about selling my a6400 and grabbing the a6600. By the way, I bought my Tamron 17-70 all because of you, it’s all your fault. And thank you for that. I love that lens. Combined with some vintage lenses that I have, I really love the look that I get, even in 8 bit. Thanks again, for a great video as always .

damn. talk about jumping right into the deep end. tough hike for your first hike. waist high water crossing?? that is nuts. I'm not sure I would do that in the Backcountry. maybe a pond or ditch but a raging river. hell no. walk in-walk back out is my motto. I've gotten washing machines a few times. and in half that water. the worst time ever wearing full backcountry pack fly fishing between camps off a log into a nasty freestone creek. 😅😅

There are many backpacking videos out there these days. This one is unique. It stands out from all the others. I really appreciate the care you took in everything to create this. Thank you! I am backpacking Rae Lakes this August 2022. Just curious, during what time of year was this filmed? You mentioned a high snow year and all but I’m relatively new to the Sierras.

I did 2007 and 2014 hikes North to South 19 days both times. I love your video….great memories !

This really helps me big time. I have a Sony A6600 with SEL18135 E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom Lens. I have used this lens for 2 years as my primary videography lens. But I want to film a movie with my camera and plan one soon/ A horror film in the woods. And this video really gives me ideas on what lenses I should get.

It started with "Chris is awesome" and I thought, here we go, but fucking hell what a production. This is the best produced JMT video I've ever watched, superb (and informative in places). Great stuff you made me hit subscribe!

Really enjoyed this video !! I see you haven't uploaded in over 1 year.. why?

As I try to narrow my choice on my last lens purchase for the a6000, came across your video. Really liked your informal delivery style and demonstrated some great results of the abilities. It was the Sigma 18-50 or this. I truly think this will be it at stability weatherproof and range is appearing plus the price seems to have just gone down by $100 to $699. Subscribed as well. No video for me but will check out your posts as I am only a beginner. So beginner that I gave to learn how to operate the camera.

A cheaper but very good alternative for the Sony 16-55mm is the new Sigma 18-50mm. Little bit less in range but it also has f2.8 and provides really, really good image and video quality. The Sigma 16mm, 1.4 definitely is THE lense for the night. I just came back from shooting the northern lights in Norway and this lense is amazing

I wanna do some small business promo perhaps my first short indie film with this camera as this will be my first I wanted the A7C but can't afford it at the moment would you reccomend this as a first sony beginner camera ?

Sorry if I missed the dates of the trip. I can see it was 2016, but which month? Can anyone comment on the dates? I want to try it in late May 2022, but could wait a month, if necessary. I do have winter mountaineering experience.

I made love to a cheeseburger once.

After watching this video I thought it came from a channel with millions of subscribers… The quality this video is absolutely unmatched… beautiful!

Hey Chris! Would love to see a gear update!

Hi Chris! Late to your party but glad I found you and catching up. I am following up on you statement at 09:04 about a solution for telephoto. Did you ever publish that? I have the 6400 with Sony 18-135 (super slow but daytime I don’t care and weight/size is awesome). and sigma 16mm/1.4. For me weight was highest factor. Thanks and I look forward to catching up on your content.

Great presentation also very useful!

Thank you for this clear explanation..😇

Hi Chris! Thanks for this video, sir. Shooting SLOG must of required a lot of SD storage. How many 100’s of gb space did you have after filming for 10 days? Any tips on how to manage storage on these types long hiking trips? I’m hiking PCT in 22 (6 months of hiking) with a Sony a7iv… thinking about storage is throwing me for a loop. Any ideas?

I was always grappling with whether I should stick to my Sony a6500 or upgrade. Thank you so much for this video. I’m not going to think another second about upgrading but trying to get out more and experience life, if I can record some of those experiences in high quality with my a6500 then that’s a bonus! Thanks for changing my perspective and giving me additional inspiration.

Sweet! I just bought the a6600 camera and based on my research those were the two lenses I concluded to be the first ones to aquire myself. You're video here just confirmed my decision. Kudos!

Does your lens also rattle pretty loud?

how did you keep your devices charged on the trip?

You have become an inspiration to me, thank you. Do you think this lens work okay on the Sony a5100? My budget is tight right now and I think I’d rather get this lens instead of upgrading into the a6000 series

Thanks for video spent my summer if 89 working on the trail from glen pass to bubba creek bridge

Bullfrog lake use to be on the ccc recruiting poster

We need a Sigma 16-70mm with F1.4 ; ))

The Sony 18-105mm F4 is an incredible value daytime lens with internal ZOOM

I’m not a backpacker, but my prefer lenses are the Sony 18-105 F4, the Sony 10-18 F4, mainly because those have OSS, and the Sigma 16 F1.4. The new Sony 16-55 F2.8 is nice, but too rich for my blood. I rather sell everything and go A7SIII than buy that lens, but if I can find a used one cheap enough, I might get one, but I kind of like the 18-105 power zoom better, plus it works great on a gimbal since the lens doesn’t extend when you zoom, and you can zoom it with a remote.

I just came back from the exact same trip, except mine was 3 days. I am so glad I didn't take my wife and 9-year old boy, though. Not easy for first-time backpackers, even without snows.

Thanks for this! I'm curious which of your stack of lenses you would suggest for a You Tube studio?

Phenomenal video. So unique. So enjoyable. Completely inspirational. Thanks for sharing! 🌿🍂🌲🐿🦟🐝🦅🦋⛰🗺⛺️