Hammock Camping on the PCT

Join us on our July 4th Pacific Crest Trail section hike along Fuller Ridge to the 10,834' peak of Mount San Jacinto.
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[@mobiltec]

I was up in Kennedy Meadows during the 4th. Rained on me up there too but I was comfy. Following your sons on the trail always reminds me of the movie Silent Running and the little robots Houie, Douie and Louie... Thanks for sharing.

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

That must've been a great trip too! It only rained on us once for a couple of hours, give or take. Thankful to have had that rock right there to take shelter under. Thanks for watching!

[@leecoffman2594]

Wonderful video, I enjoyed this very much! I started all three of my kids, my son Gary, and Chris, and my daughter Adrienne when they were young. And many times they commented that those hikes were the best times they ever had with their dad. I've been all over the San Jaciinto area many times.

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Those are great memories to have. So nice that they were so impactful. I'm hoping for the same. Love the San Jacinto area. Hope to get out there this summer. My oldest is in baseball now and the schedule is quite demanding.

[@lifthearth]

So great seeing those tough young men enjoying time with their dad in the mountains!

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Dan Henry thank you, brother!!

[@phgjenn]

Just started hiking with my son, he's 14. I regret not starting wayyyyy earlier! We hit the first section of the PCT this last weekend. What fun! I plan on hiking it thru in 2021. Until then, we have many mountains to climb in San Diego to get ready! Thanks for the videos!

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Never too late!! Good luck on your 2021 PCT thru hike. It will be so awesome!! Enjoy all the training 'till then! We're lucky to have so much mountainous wilderness so close!!

[@tgafire87]

Nice to see you getting them on the trail at a young age. I grew up in nor-cal on the pch and now I hike for a living (see channel). GOOD JOB GUYS!

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comment. All the best!

[@Nobody-mr3ih]

Great job! Looks like you guys had a great time...

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Deward Yocum Thank you! Great time indeed. Appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!

[@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL]

I MUST SAY YOUR LOCATION LOOKS AMAZING ,THE FILMING IS OUTSTANDING , YOUR DAY IS WITHOUT DOUBT , WISH YOU WHERE HERE THANK YOU SO MUCH AND HI FROM LONDON -WEMBLEY.

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Yes, we are very thankful for the incredible countryside we have to explore and enjoy here in southern California. Thanks for coming along!

[@OlTrailDog]

Reminds me so much of when my kids were that age and camping became so much more about the trip for them than for me. If I had to hazard a SWAG I would guess that your boys are partially Asian...just like one of my daughters had some of my grandkids. What brought me to this video is I'm retired and considering a section hike of the PCT with my border collie. I will be hammock camping (Warbonnet Ridge Runner w/ Exped Downmat for when I need to go to ground) and going north of CA due to the dog restrictions in CA's parks. Brings back some awesome memories of forays into the hills with the kids. Looks like a great camera from the quality of the shots and the lack of jitter.

[@40intrek]

This is SO COOL!!! Great Job at being a Dad.. I miss my kids being little, looks like your enjoying every minute...

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

I know they'll grow up fast and I'll miss them being little too. Trying to make sure we have some fond memories to look back on. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL]

THERE WAS A LITTLE SURPRISE FOR ME WHEN YOU SHOWED YOUR SELF I THOUGHT IT WAS ME , WE LOOK ALIKE LOL.

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

ooooh, poor fellow ;)

[@sepptp]

What kind of do your kids have

[@filmic1]

Father of the Year award! really enjoying your family hiking videos. Nice vid. blog! Thank you for sharing. (First campsite was really nice. What frame pack are you using?, I'm old school and have fond memories of my big Camptrails frame pack.)

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

+Gary Bowen Glad you enjoyed the vids! Thank you for the comment! The pack I was using on that trip was a Kelty Super Tioga. It's a great pack especially when bringing along young kids who can't carry all of their own gear. Trouble is it's heavy. If I recall correctly, it's about 7lbs empty. Now that the boys are carrying a little more of their own weight I've been using the ULA Catalyst.

[@Hcdc11]

What camera are you using to film? Great shots! Looks like ya'll had a blast!

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Great time indeed! It was filmed using a Canon Vixia HV30.

[@MrYoubrian]

Don't ever let your kids watch the Micheal Mann movie 'Manhunter" , you look too much like the bad guy in the movie! LOL!

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Lol! Might have to watch it with them tonight ;) Thanks for watching!!

[@rayharkins14]

just spent hours watching your hiking videos. great job. the kids are really getting better and it shows by there conference. thanks for the awesome videos and views...

[@Thunderadventurecompany]

Really appreciate you watching and joining in the conversation! Thanks +Ray Harkins