Ultraheavy backpacking | Sometimes it's appropriate to bring all the goods

[@williammcdonald4922]

that had to be the most perfect PCT "hang" i've ever seen! and what a beautiful morning.

[@HikingNerd]

I really appreciate that you appreciate this 😁

[@YongsungKim]

You look the happiest man in the world despite the heavy backpack, hail and mosquitos.

[@AdventureOutThere]

Love the ultraheavy stuff you brought 🤣 With so many ultralight videos, this was a nice change. What a beautiful morning up there too!

[@tonybrown7847]

Wow, that’s an impressive view first thing in the morning

[@johnhelmuth9718]

Holy glamping! Nice. :)

[@Mike___Kilo]

lol H/T to you for ensuring your wife's full comfort on the "trek".

[@thriftstorejunkee]

Super cute video! I enjoyed seeing the trail and the comfy gear you brought.

[@samfisher1573]

This video is not what I expected and it’s made me all types of happy. Keen to see what else you guys put out! :-)

[@CaliWilderness]

Loch Leven!! Yaay! I'm heading out to Desolation next week for a mid week overnighter! Stoked for summertime and for more adventures from you!

[@liljoe23la]

Marriage goals! Loved watching you guys trek! Please bring more content bro!

[@HuskyMike]

Congrats on the marriage! (somehow missed the video from last year) Looks like a neat place to camp.

[@HikingNerd]

Thank you! Been a long time, good to hear from you

[@ghoutdoors1857]

I carry Hilleberg tents and mystery ranch backpacks, so I appreciate a good heavy camping video😂

[@thatsounditmakes9177]

You two are so cute! More Emily trips please!

[@tanvach]

Amazing, I was just debating to hike this trail with my wife (she's new to backpacking). Definitely will pick this one :) Thanks!

[@HikingNerd]

Hope you have fun! Emily highly recommends it

[@tanvach]

Update: we hiked to upper Loch Leven lake. The first mile or so was not too pretty, though the lakes were nice. We also got caught in a freak snow storm (in June) but had a great time :)

[@three-cats-photography]

This was this past weekend? Glad you stayed dry! I went to Jennie Lake in Sequoia NF. No snow worth mentioning at 9500 feet, and none of that precipitation.

[@HikingNerd]

This was the weekend of May 28-29

[@AshleyAcademy]

Proof that you don't need to go ultra light to still have fun 👍

[@tonybrown7847]

I was hoping for a gear list?

[@DavidRodriguez-ru6df]

Wait..35 lbs is ultra heavy? Lol When I attempted Mt.Whitney last year, my pack was around 43 lbs haha

[@trailheadjunkie]

This hike looks amazing! Is the trail map available on all trails? I cant seem to find it anywhere

[@HikingNerd]

Loch Leven Lakes Trail on AllTrails www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/loch-leven-lakes-trail

[@slush714]

You have a link to the tarp?

[@HikingNerd]

Just a 3F UL Gear 3x3 tarp, you can find on Amazon or Aliexpress

[@trexinvert]

That's what I'm talking about. I find the whole "ultra light concept" ridiculous, because strong hiker=more and weak hiker=less weight capability. It's all relative. You should do what you can do. Unless each hiker is trying to go for maximum distance. Hiking is a defined point to point distance activity(campsite to campsite) Why does a strong young hiker need to carry the same light weight pack as a lesser hiker. It's like big olympic weight lifter working out with 5 lbs dumbells. Obviously, on this trip your pack is not integrated, but you guys know what I mean. The mindset of strong hikers=more load for defined distance is just common sense.