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I backpacked alone to one of the most remote lakes in Olympic National Park! I have had so many requests to do a video about solo backpacking, and so in this video I left the crew behind and headed out on a solo overnight at Upper Lena Lake! To access this lonely lake deep in the wilderness of Washington State you must hike for seven grueling miles up a mostly steep, muddy and narrow trail. This was the hardest hiking I have EVER done, and I definitely struggled with the brutal climb to the lake as well loneliness when I got there. Watch the video to see if my first ever solo backpacking trip on this channel was a success, or if the intense hike and extreme isolation were too much to bear.

Intro: 00:00
My solo backpacking trip begins: 0:41
Switchbacks, boulders, bridges, berries and mushrooms: 1:58
Arrival at Lower Lena Lake and filtering water: 4:50
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 6:14
The hike to Upper Lena Lake begins: 7:11
Struggling on the hike to Upper Lena Lake: 8:54
Arriving at Upper Lena Lake: 13:18
Setting up camp: 14:09
Making dinner, thoughts on being alone: 15:07
Going to bed, feeling lonely: 16:58
Morning at camp: 19:30
Making breakfast: 20:10
The gear I brought on this trip, packing up camp: 21:16
My camera gear: 22:18
Review of the Nemo Dragonfly OSMO 2p Tent: 23:49
Thoughts on solo backpacking: 25:45
Outro: 26:55

Backpacking gear in this video -

REI Flash 55 Pack: https://bit.ly/48oXTgG
NEMO Dragonfly OSMO 2p Tent: https://bit.ly/458zxoO
Big Agnes mtnGLO Lights:
Soto WindMaster Stove: https://bit.ly/3PRDYQ0
Snow Peak Titanium Trek 700 Cook Pot/Mug: https://bit.ly/40zzdO8
Garmin InReach Mini: https://bit.ly/3t7AjF2
Thinlight Foam Pad by Gossamer Gear:
NEMO Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/3m0bibF
BearVault Jaunt Canister: https://bit.ly/3RbR4ch
Sit Pads by Garage Grown Gear: https://bit.ly/3LlQ8hx
CNOC Vecto Water Container (2L): https://bit.ly/3LgVgDv
CNOC Vesica Collapsible Water Bottle (1L): https://bit.ly/44GRABT
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Altra Timp 4 Trail Runners: https://bit.ly/3JYQfy4
Ultra Gam Ankle Gaiters: https://bit.ly/3Rbu7px
Silver Shadow Umbrella by Six Moon Designs: https://bit.ly/44I3Ulr
Pack Liner by Six Moon Designs:
Torrid APEX Jacket by Enlightened Equipment (Women’s): https://bit.ly/3sKwRjs
Torrid APEX Jacket (Men’s):
Dyneema Trail Pouches by Hartford Gear Co: https://bit.ly/3Z8A0Wp
Ultralight Trowel by BoglerCo: https://bit.ly/3PuYAxy
P-CAP by Parapack: https://bit.ly/3Evzx7h
Revelation Quilt (850fp) by Enlightened Equipment: https://bit.ly/463MErR
Torrid Hood by Enlightened Equipment: https://bit.ly/3Pw41Mx
Goodr Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3pPnxJx
Outdoor Voices RekTrek Zip-Off Pants: https://bit.ly/3P5Eys9
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Camera gear in this video -

Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging Camera: https://amzn.to/46in9TK
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Joby GorillaPod Tripod: https://amzn.to/3ZyjqPR
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Nocs Woven Camera Strap: https://bit.ly/3ZqXJkV
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DJI Lav Mics: https://amzn.to/48uHHdG

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