Our First BACKPACKING Trip of 2020 | Essential Gear Guide

[@JaydenBowles]

I kept thinking to myself, this is the definition of true happiness. Mother Nature, true love, and a camera to capture the memories. Thanks for sharing 👌🏼

[@codyandvictoria]

Sounds like the videos are coming off exactly as we would like!

[@MichalOlender]

You guys are perfect together, congrats on finding each other. Also awesome hike and video!

[@jjj4888]

I live in MN so backpacking in the mountains isn't really an option, but I've gone out west and backpacked quite a bit. Whenever I'm allowed to I'm for sure getting out to Tahoe and backpacking

[@gjkingston]

"So what sleeping essentials are you going to need?" Camera pans to Victoria.

[@alexdtucker]

Haha, that was my favorite part!

[@JPWineberg]

Love this! Lived in Tahoe for years and Desolation was my second home. Didn’t realize it was open, thank you for the great news! New subscriber.

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Great video as always Cody! Can’t wait until we’re allowed to go backpacking in Washington again!

[@ralphdayot9444]

Victoria’s voice is so deep. I bet she is a good singer. Great video man!

[@victoriablue815]

I'm actually a decent singer! Thanks for the observation😊

[@RedShoesSmith]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing! Quick tip on the bear bag remember, 15 feet in the air and 10 feet away from the tree trunk and 200 feet from camp. 99% of the time you will never have a problem but you don't want to be that 1%.

[@codyandvictoria]

Cheers

[@victoriablue815]

"Good Morneenngg"🤣 Can't wait to go backpacking again! I love the mountain vibes in this video💙

[@danporath536]

Horsetail Falls is a real climb. I used to camp all over in there, i liked the Rubicon River area quite a bit. I get misty-eyed🙂

[@codyandvictoria]

It's a toughy for sure!

[@vlaaady]

OMG, I am planning to do the same trip in summer. IMO this is the best views of Sierras. I will camp at Ropi and Continut on to ALoha lake.

[@BigBeauBrown]

Dude I look forward to your videos, cant wait to hopefully meet up one day and go hiking with y'all!

[@codyandvictoria]

That would be sweet!!

[@schoeferfilm]

So amazing your landscapes 👍🏻 and like alwaya a very good video Cody 🤗 best cinematic greetings from a small 😉 german filmmaker

[@OutsideChronicles]

Great video, love your shots and style. Always learn something new from your videos. Loved the music, what are the tracks and artists?

[@codyandvictoria]

I'm currently working on a "Mountain Vibes" playlist. Stay tuned 🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@SamwiseOutdoors]

I love the area up there, I'm glad that you were able to get out and explore. Thanks for filming and sharing your trip.

[@RCPropaganda]

Wow nice stuff. Looked fun. My goal this year is to do more hikes.

[@codyandvictoria]

Get after it!

[@abielbaltazar974]

Those are beautiful places! And you guys always get really good shots, love this video😄

[@codyandvictoria]

Cheers dude!

[@dtwong1]

I know Cali has great weather, but it would be interesting to learn how you handle your camera gear when it's wet out. Or do you just not bother shooting when it's coming down? I have the same camera set up as you, but living in the PNW area I end up keeping mine in a dry bag for a lot of me hikes/camps. Thanks for bringing us along on another trip!

[@roadtrippinwithkyle8521]

Cody is truly livin' the life. Great video

[@codyandvictoria]

Trying our best man 🙌🏼

[@michaelfrymus]

What's that circular mic you have on your camera? Good for vlogging?

[@jackiemartin2874]

Oh how I miss Twin Bridges and Horsetail Falls! A definite piece of heaven up there. Have you hiked up around Loon Lake up Ice House? Absolutely beautiful! Oh, and Wrights Lake! One of my favorite places.

[@justinburgan]

Ughhh i friggin love yall!! Missin snowboarding and Tahoe baaaad today!

[@codyandvictoria]

It's still here whenever you're ready dude!

[@skeight976]

some of my camping videos are the most popular. we have backpacking stuff but we love car camping, not so much glamping but its getting there. Hammocks are thew way to go always! you two are beasts walking up the falls with packs on.

[@BrunoPisaniAdventure]

looks like a really nice place! amazing video, just discovered your channel :)

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks Bruno 🙏

[@PatrickFogartywithacamera]

Love this video guys! Definitely going to use some of those tips!

[@mattmaca]

Thanks guys. That was most refreshing, especially in this current climate.

[@andrescolintv]

Nice video man. What knife is that? I didn’t see a link for it. Thanks !

[@sidx32]

Do you ever worry about your vehicle getting broken into at a trailhead while backpacking? I worry about this because I have all my gear with me on a month long trip. I hate leaving my vehicle while away overnight.

[@jules1sd]

I didn't know you could print out your permits for Desolation. That's good to know. Other areas, we have to pick them up at visitor centers.

[@joseperez-cl8jk]

Ya coffee arrow press now that's the to make backpacking fun, thank you it a was fun to go with you on an adventure. It takes time to find the right spot to pitch a tent for a good night sleep. watch some PCT videos for information on any questions about backpacking JoP

[@codyandvictoria]

Aeropress for life!

[@ridwanyusuf3587]

I always enjoy watching Your Video, Because the ambience it’s feels so Smooth and chill

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks so much. I appreciate you watching

[@GENERALEEOUTSIDE]

A little tip I’ve learned over the years is try and get a sleeping bag that your sleeping pad can slide into makes for a much more comfortable nights rest. I recommend the big Agnes axl insulated sleeping pad and big Agnes lost dog sleeping bag!

[@LivesNearCostco]

Just enjoyed watching my first Cody Blue video. Beautiful scenery! Look forward to seeing a rock climbing video soon and maybe go climbing or hiking with you two someday near Tahoe.

[@codyandvictoria]

Let me know when you're around 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@BackcountryExposure]

I gotta spend some time in Tahoe!

[@islandsnow]

Very informative. Maybe next time you could make a video on what to do with maybe extra food. How to dispose. How to wash and clean your pots etc. since it’s nature I don’t think we should be littering so the proper way of cleaning up a camp site would be nice

[@codyandvictoria]

Sure! Lots more videos to come 🙏 I'll keep these in mind

[@EvanSchneider]

Loved this man! The desolation wilderness is seriously mind blowing. Thanks for bringing us along... I know how hard it is to backpack with cameras haha. But dude, are you adding camera shake to your tripod shots of the two of you?!

[@codyandvictoria]

🤫🤫🤫

[@EvanSchneider]

Cody Blue 🤣👊

[@Radnally]

Hiked desolation in the mid 70s. Go for days without seeing another person.

[@codyandvictoria]

Desolation is one of my favorites!

[@alexdtucker]

I wish I got to see it back then too.

[@garygolfer3243]

I was right behind you in the early 80's. Now we take the jeeps over rubicon trail... something about age and the wives limits on wilderness exposure.

[@joshuacaron1701]

This will be me soon enough! Living in Maine makes for some great outdoor wilderness.

[@codyandvictoria]

I bet! Sounds fun out there

[@Castellanos334]

I normally camp in the I-80 side of Tahoe, I’ve always wanted to camp desolation wilderness, thanks for sharing.

[@codyandvictoria]

Deso is high on the list for us. So much to see out there

[@MikeSanchez88]

Great video! As a videographer, I usually watch for all things video but LOVE Tahoe and specifically the 50 corridor you are exploring. Up from Sacramento every few weeks to camp and hike. I havent made it up and over to south lake since all of this craziness! Miss me some Basecamp pizza, Himmel Haus, and Sprouts! I am trying to buy a home/cabin in Strawberry. This video absolutely made my morning. Your videos always great and some of my favorites! Thanks for sharing, guys!

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks a bunch Mike! Hopefully things get back to normal soon 🤞

[@bergfanaten]

Awesome video! Can't wait to go hiking again! I Added Lake Tahoe to my bucketlist 😄 🎒

[@jdimeglio]

Thanks for talking about the permitting ... I always wanted to know that

[@codyandvictoria]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@hikingcloud]

The place and cinematography is beautiful ✌🏻

[@WackyBush1]

I've never been up there with that much snow on the ground, nice job!

[@Marta-xk4wr]

So happy to have found your channel! :)

[@codyandvictoria]

Super happy that you're watching our videos☺️🤘 -V

[@roland7584]

You 2 made another fantastic video . This was very cool to watch this morning. Great job! I love the vibe throughout the entire video.

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏 thanks Roland!!

[@markscott4059]

Like the new video format. Just started backpacking and bringing my camera to shoot landscape photos.

[@codyandvictoria]

Best way to get those new landscapes! Thanks btw. Trying to switch it up a little

[@senloe]

Awesome, thanks for the video. I've been trying to get a read on the snow levels at Desolation so this is extremely helpful. I've noticed the parking lot at the Pyramid Creek trailhead is still listed at closed. Is that still the case? If so, what did you do about overnight parking?

[@codyandvictoria]

It's still closed! We parked off the highway. Wasn't too hard to find a spot. Just put the parking pass in the window just in case

[@senloe]

cool, thanks for the info!

[@AVisceralLife]

Love your video! Looks like s great trip. Can't wait to go backpacking again.

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks so much 🙏 it's snowing here again... But hopefully we get out soon.

[@AVisceralLife]

@@codyandvictoria It's spring rains here in SE Michigan. With our stay home orders, I been working out of our camper. It's nice to to have a workspace out of the house and away from the wife and kids. However, it is also stoking my spring fever a bit too. Been starting to try my hand making some videos from footage I shot over the last couple years. Fun thing to do while stuck home. Been doing nature photography for 30+ years (www.naturephotosonline.com), but new to video. Like your stuff I've seen so far. Can't wait to start camping and camping and backpacking again this summer.

[@letzUploadit]

im going for my first 2020 hike this weekend can't wait to shoot some b rolls , Great vlog

[@LexElls]

What a great adventure, thanks for the backpacking tips, going to try and do more this summer

[@codyandvictoria]

Come out this way and we can meet up 🤙🏼

[@mctsd1981]

Fantastic video! Informative, beautiful, and I absolutely loved the balanced narration between the two of you! Please keep it up! Subscribing now!

[@codyandvictoria]

You're the best 🙏

[@hermit6208]

Victoria with the muscles. 💪😜

[@Samsulli57]

I hope to do things like this in the near future. You guys really are living your best life, thank you for the inspiration!

[@codyandvictoria]

Thank you for watching

[@shinyprimer3459]

Right off the start at .55 secs and many other times as well, you can see how much V loves you. That is so awesome. Love your content and I wait for your new videos :-)

[@codyandvictoria]

She really does 😭😍 thanks for watching

[@victoriablue815]

He's alright😉 Thanks for the support!

[@Cuujo67]

Looks like quite an exciting excursion! Question...searched the commands and don't think anyone else asked it...but did you guys have a third wheel? Noticed handheld camera shake where a tripod wouldn't have produced that, just curious :)

[@codyandvictoria]

No third wheels here 😉

[@sabraalshukairi1294]

Hi Cody, I’m new to the whole photography thing, I’m planing to buy a Sony A7 iii, I’m looking for one lans that I can use to take food photos, pictures of myself and videos vlogs sometimes? What lens and brand you suggested. I was told a 17-50mm 2.8 would be good🤔

[@codyandvictoria]

I'd suggest a Sony lens for your Sony camera. As for which one, it sounds like you have a lot of needs and one lens might be hard to do it all. Personally I have 2 lenses the 16-35 and 24-105

[@sabraalshukairi1294]

Cody Blue thank you for the reply, I will check them out

[@salsamanrocks]

Looks like so much fun! Wish I could get out and camp right now, hopefully soon! I was wondering how you got some of the tripod shots of you and Victoria to almost look handheld? Gives it a good authentic vibe! Cheers

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks for noticing. It's a little trick I use to keep the handheld vibe throughout

[@ChasingGiants23]

KILLER video. watching from South Australia.definately some amazing country

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks man! Hoping to get out to some even better locations this summer once things relax a little more.

[@saunamchan2908]

Nice trip! Lounging on the hammock while reading in the midst of the alpine is so nice. Just another tip for food storage: I'd invest in a bear resistant food bag or bear canister in such areas where it's impossible to hang food bags properly. Bears can climb after all and are quite tall when stood up. Looking forward to see more trips!

[@phoeberobson937]

how much do your full packs usually weigh?

[@decem_unosquattro9538]

14:43 "Did you sleep okay?" Says Cody. "Yaaah... I was f*** uncomfortable and freezing cold." Says Victoria. 🤔😂😂👍 Nothing worse feeling so rooted after a bad sleepless night. I did the South Cape walk in Southern Tasmania during wet season. I wasn't cold and slept like a log. Get better sleeping bags, mattress and maybe a snow tent. Those sleeping bags are I guess woefully inadequate. Next time spend $300~$400 on a much better sleeping bag. 100% Goose down would be much better.

[@tepanganiban]

Tryna go here this summer

[@ZoeandDarren]

Yo! We LOVE the video! Can we ask how you guys made your handheld vlogging setup so stable? From the reflections from your shades it looks like you're holding your camera on some sort of stick?

[@codyandvictoria]

It's a GoPro 🤙🏼

[@danielson855]

So nice and great video!!! I love the spot. I have one question. Do you know the trail allows dogs? Because I and my wife want to go there with my two dogs.

[@codyandvictoria]

I'm not sure about dogs

[@danielson855]

Cody Blue Thank you! :)

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

Just discovered your channel, nice work! Subbed.

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏

[@huntstyle]

I'm planning a Tahoe trip this summer, may have to add this to my list in between mountain bike rides!

[@codyandvictoria]

🙌🏼

[@paddle_hike]

New Subscriber! WOW! stunning views! Great video :)

[@jinsjewelry]

Absolutely beautiful! Is it zone 27?

[@KyleWilliamsVideo]

Always wanted to get up there. Thanks for the tour. 👌

[@feliciafullwood]

this is amazing and makes me want to get out backpacking ASAP! also - im blown away the talking parts on this were filmed with a go pro. did you have an ND filter on? i wouldn't have even noticed had i not saw the reflection in your glasses/shadows a few times.

[@codyandvictoria]

No ND filter but I might experiment with one next time 😝

[@feliciafullwood]

@@codyandvictoria wow i can't believe it looked that good without one in such harsh daylight! i just bought one but haven't gotten a chance to test it yet, but after this i'm stoked!

[@LoboFrames]

Nice video! I've always wanted to go backpacking.

[@explorewithschu]

Great video! Thank you for the backpacking advice! My biggest goal for this summer was to invest into backpacking gear and take some trips. Unfortunately, my girlfriend is not the most outdoorsy person, but she says she will give it a shot so hopefully she likes it. If not, looks like I'm rolling solo

[@codyandvictoria]

Start with small hikes and work your way into it. You don't want to kill her with a big hike right off the bat. She'll get into it 🤙🏼

[@explorewithschu]

@@codyandvictoria Makes sense thanks for the advice man! Gonna try to get up to Lake Tahoe this summer for a trip, realized its not to far from Vegas

[@JMVC]

Awesome video, guys! You make a hike look like a dream!🤙

[@ArshadAli-ym9ne]

Beautiful backpacking video! Really love it.

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks a ton for watching. More backpacking videos to come🙏 cheers!

[@thisiseric]

What is that tiny ball microphone on your A7III? How does it compare to the rode video micro? I already have the micro but I'd like an even smaller set up for when I am vlogging while caving and that little ball looks to fit the bill!

[@codyandvictoria]

It's a little custom setup. I've reached out to the company and they don't make it anymore ☹️

[@ronactive]

Nice Trip and great Nature.

[@DanielBernard]

Hey man, I just found your channel looking at the A6600. I absolutely love your colors (and content lol). I have a drumming channel so it's a nice break from my normal flow. I'm looking at the A6600 for the record time, where I could just set it, start it, and leave it for a whole concert. Thanks for the camera content, but enjoy vlogs like this a lot!

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks for watching man! Best of luck with the ol sticks 🥁

[@pimmeelhuysen]

A few good minutes of getaway! Thanks Cody!

[@Graham123PL]

Nice trekking! What was your second camera on this trip? In this part, where your main camera was on pickdesign.

[@codyandvictoria]

GoPro 🤙🏼

[@Leofrnx]

Beautiful Landscapes! And of course awesome Video! The Music fits so good!

[@codyandvictoria]

Music is the hardest part 😂

[@tiggertrailtails3112]

Awesome vidoe. Love that area. Cant wait to go back soon. Always enjoy getting more info :). Keep the awesome content coming

[@Cookies205]

Awesome stuff Cody Inspiring me to get the rest of the stuff I need and to get out there! Thanks for sharing!

[@eppingreen]

Hi Cody- I love you guys videos. Love your orange and blue Levi’s hoody- where did you get it?

[@codyandvictoria]

Probably Kohl's lol

[@PriceFilmPhoto]

Tahoe is always a beautiful place. Favorite shot by far is 12:53. Hope ya'll are doing well! Keep it up.

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏🙏

[@natepotter6911]

Great video, one of your best! I'm jealous of your "isolation".

[@codyandvictoria]

Thanks a ton 🙏🙏

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Man we can’t wait to get out and hike. Living in an RV full time let’s us go any where but this stinkin Covid is driving us crazy.

[@codyandvictoria]

How's the RV life? I'm slowly building out my truck for a little life on the road

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Cody Blue Just waiting for the ok to travel this year. Planning to go to the Dakotas and see Badlands NP then work our way across to Michigan for the fall.

[@ChesterBunglay]

Backpacking is on my bucketlist for my must try. I might just do it after all this virus stuff is over.

[@codyandvictoria]

Highly recommend. I wanted to for a few years until I finally just went for it. It's not as hard as it seems. Super good way to change things up and get out of routine

[@ksawi97]

Thumbs up for a great video and such a lovely couple ❤️

[@codyandvictoria]

🙏🙏

[@ksawi97]

@@codyandvictoria Btw. greetings all the way from Poland!

[@codyandvictoria]

Heyy! Thanks a ton for watching man! I hope you're staying healthy over there. Would be cool to come visit some day

[@ksawi97]

@@codyandvictoria Everything is fine here! Yea, for sure it would be awesome to see some of your shots from Poland's beautiful lands!

[@markloue9372]

Im here roaming around into your old vids to keep my sanity 😂😅 looking forward for a new content.

[@codyandvictoria]

Ha! It's in the works. I know it's been a while. Wanting to come back full swing once we do 🙌🏼

[@justaddsleep]

I was just up there last saturday and the thursday before last. It looks like you took a different path to the top. Is there an easier less rock climbing ascent?

[@codyandvictoria]

I only know of one way which is pretty much following the river/waterfall all the way up

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

You guys are so cute! “Sorry I’m ugly”...”it’s okay, you can’t help it.” 😆

[@codyandvictoria]

Haha dead 😂

[@jtcolston1675]

Awesome stuff!!!! Quick question; what do you use to clip your camera to your backpack?

[@codyandvictoria]

It's the peak design capture clip! Love it!

[@MARZILLI]

Nothing on the ZV-1 yet? I need MY BOY CODY BLUE to do some tests... I can tell by your footage if mine will look good.. and if it’s worth it... You tend to go easy on the Sony line but I can tell if you LOVE it or not... lol.

[@codyandvictoria]

Tried it and decided not to make a video with it if that tells you anything 🤷‍♂️ lens isn't wide enough for vlogs (IMO), stabilization has some weird artifacts. And I see no point getting it for any reason other than vlogging. Although I'd love to see that articulating screen on the siii or a7iv

[@MARZILLI]

Cody Blue That’s why you get the big bucks! Thank you 🙏 saved me from the HYPE MACHINE. Lol ✌️

[@chrisnigul]

Oh man, going for a hike sounds so out of reach here on the east coast, you guys are lucky! Curious, did you add that little "shake" in post when you had the camera on tripod?? Cheers, Chris

[@codyandvictoria]

Yep!

[@bryanbenedict2]

Love the Josh Garrels music!

[@MALAAANGbenture]

Wow you guys had an amazing backpacking outdoor trip. I wish to do the same.

[@epvideocreations520]

That’s awesome bro! I just posted a backpacking camera minimalist video, epic and ironic 😂 watching now!

[@denisenkos]

Cool video! I just don’t understand, do you “destabilize” tripod clips so that they look like handheld?))))

[@nonservitium]

Desolation is my heaven