3 Day Solo Backpacking- 16 Mile Big Pine Lakes Loop Trail, Sierra Nevadas

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Here is my 3 day solo backpacking/fishing trip to Big Pines Lakes in California. Here I hike the loop trail which is approximately 16 miles. This is a great intermediate hike for anyone willing to give it a go!
For the royalty free music I use:
Epidemic sound - share.epidemicsound.com/z5nkc2
My updated gear (current set up):
Gear list
Film:
Camera:
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Backpack:
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Tent:
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2
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Sleep System:
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Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme Thermolite Mummy Liner - amzn.to/3Kn3wiS
Therm-a-rest Neoair Xtherm - amzn.to/3LMdzhH
Trekology Ultralight Inflatable Pillow - amzn.to/3uYish7
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Cooking System:
MSR PocketRocket Ultralight Stove - amzn.to/3jdSikK
EVERNEW Titanium Non-stick Pot - amzn.to/35StqfA
TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spork- amzn.to/3jkH0v2
Sawyer Squeeze Filtration System - amzn.to/37qihTw
MSR Dromedary Bag Water Reservoir 4-Liter - amzn.to/3Kkk237
Food Storage:
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Seal Line Dry Bag - amzn.to/3rc5bAt
Fire Making:
Ferro Rod - amzn.to/3xcxiDs
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Sharp Things:
Morakniv Companion Kniv - amzn.to/3KnIkJB
ESEE Izula II OD Green Knife - amzn.to/3DY7vQM
Silky Saw Big Boy - amzn.to/3jfKKOB (new model)
Misc:
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Lights:
Black Diamond 350 Spot - amzn.to/3DNKQqc
Luminaid Packlite Firefly - amzn.to/3jfKGOR
00:00 Start of the hike
03:30 Cramping/Food Break
05:12 Back on the trail
05:53 First lake
06:38 Second lake
07:59 Day 2
08:58 Beginning of the hike
09:37 Third lake
10:45 Fourth lake
12:18 Fifth lake
12:56 Fishing!
13:45 Fish #1
16:12 Fish #2
18:45 Fishing lake 4
19:22 Fish #3
20:07 Fish #4
20:36 Fish #5/Continue Hiking
22:11 Fishing black lake
22:42 Heading back to the car

Пікірлер: 67

  • @susanacruz2183
    @susanacruz21833 жыл бұрын

    LOVED EVERY SECOND. ngl i saw that it was 24 mins and i was like omggg but honestly i loved it so much. like i even rewind it many times bc it was so beautiful.

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Susy

  • @dianauwu1312
    @dianauwu131210 ай бұрын

    Your trip videos are so chill! You're like the cool hiking friend we all wish we had. Love the knowledge and respect for nature!

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    10 ай бұрын

    Haha thank you, I appreciate that!

  • @ronaldrose7593
    @ronaldrose75933 жыл бұрын

    Hello my outdoors friend, greetings from Northern California. Thank you for sharing this beautifully filmed video. You did a great job. All the best to you. Good health and safety to you. 🤗

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Likewise!

  • @OhDonna
    @OhDonna3 жыл бұрын

    This place is gorgeous!

  • @ginalicup9117
    @ginalicup91173 жыл бұрын

    Very informative I love listening to you

  • @Chibubur
    @Chibubur Жыл бұрын

    Amazing hike! Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed all your videos👍

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Liza! You're the best!

  • @KathysOutdoorAdventures
    @KathysOutdoorAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful hike and great video sharing your time on the trail. I want to explore this area more this spring and summer. New to your channel. Looking forward to seeing you back out on the trail soon!

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Spring and summer is the best time to visit IMO. Thanks for commenting and stay safe out there! :)

  • @chieinsorio2951
    @chieinsorio29513 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your video. What a beautiful place. Good job.

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank YOU :)

  • @elaineresendez4419
    @elaineresendez441911 ай бұрын

    Been going there for 60 years. That road back in the 60 n 70 you used to be able to drive up there and camp. The usf uses that road still to check the snow pack in the winter. Enjoy

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    11 ай бұрын

    Wow! Didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing

  • @johnhallford239
    @johnhallford2392 ай бұрын

    Just came across your channel. Looking forward to hiking these lakes this year. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @emmanueldeguzman5930
    @emmanueldeguzman5930 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video bro!👍🏽

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @keithbandy8959
    @keithbandy89593 ай бұрын

    nice to see some one fish

  • @alexandersvensson8727
    @alexandersvensson87273 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @efromhb
    @efromhb2 жыл бұрын

    Exceptional

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @PlutoniumDG
    @PlutoniumDG2 жыл бұрын

    very good video, especially as a first one

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks! It's where it all started

  • @aprilding1821
    @aprilding18213 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. So beautiful and interesting.

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely one of a kind

  • @Edwardcruzz13
    @Edwardcruzz1311 ай бұрын

    Im going next week 😊

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    11 ай бұрын

    Have fun! There’s gonna be a lot of snow right now

  • @ml-ce4jz
    @ml-ce4jz3 жыл бұрын

    I want to go there and camp. 😮

  • @mango4064

    @mango4064

    3 жыл бұрын

    Big Pine CA about a 4.5 hour drive from LA. There are 4 campgrounds near the trailhead. Nice to go when there’s less people so you can enjoy the quietness of nature.

  • @holly8190
    @holly8190 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching your video, so informational and humorous. Could you please give me directions from the trail on how to find your campsite at the Second Lake?

  • @corneliuswalker1971
    @corneliuswalker19713 жыл бұрын

    I’m curious when you did this, surely it wasn’t in March when you uploaded it? Awesome trip!

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not at all! I filmed it in July I believe. Thanks for the support, it was so much fun

  • @bryanmendezmonroy6149
    @bryanmendezmonroy61492 жыл бұрын

    What fishing rod/set up do you have?

  • @crawmaster6039
    @crawmaster60395 ай бұрын

    Hey man love your videos what app do you use to help you navigate and find campsites

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I use Alltrails. Good luck!

  • @HanBaiDisciple
    @HanBaiDisciple2 жыл бұрын

    My friends and I are planning to go in August therefore I like to know what month did you do your trip in and if you encounter mosquitos?

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! I actually went in august and there were no mosquitos.

  • @Edwardcruzz13
    @Edwardcruzz1311 ай бұрын

    Hey brother !!..beautiful hike and good info ..what kind of map did you use ..ty

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I actually used the AllTrails app as a guide

  • @Edwardcruzz13

    @Edwardcruzz13

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TheBackpackingBiologist ok ty GOD bless !!

  • @conracewhatever5224
    @conracewhatever52243 жыл бұрын

    How cold is it at night? Going there May 7-10 2021

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I went in August and it got down to the upper 30's at lake 5. Expect it to be cold, especially this early in the season. Good luck!

  • @Emily-ew4su
    @Emily-ew4su2 жыл бұрын

    your first video was really great too! i loved the chopstick sticks! is the blue water okay to drink? so there wasn’t an island at lake 5? and you totally had to walk, set up camera, then walk away, then walk back right? was that included in the 16 miles? i hope the future videos will include cooking scenes and hope the shirtless clips will show more 😏😇 oh and i’m really glad you included the mishaps like losing the fish and slipping into the water, i liked those bits.

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha thanks! I was so embarrassed with this vid I considered removing it, but I'm glad I kept it. So it turns out the island was in lake 4! I probably added another mile of hiking just to get the camera. Hitting the gym so expect more shirtless vids 🤣

  • @Emily-ew4su

    @Emily-ew4su

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBackpackingBiologist i considered deleting this comment when i woke up 😂 it was late and hot and i was thirsty lol

  • @Danny-ww6tt
    @Danny-ww6tt3 жыл бұрын

    Nice video 👌 do you mind Sharing ,gpx route if u have one?

  • @mango4064
    @mango40643 жыл бұрын

    Nice painful 😂hike Sep 6 towards the 1st lake then a breeze towards the 2nd lake. Good advice to listen to your body. Drank water and ate a snack along the way to replenish. Carried less than you did so bravo for going all the way with all that pack. The horses you saw were from Suzanne’s dad www.glacierpacktrain.com/

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you brother! This was definitely more challenging than I anticipated, but it was so worth it. And thanks for sharing info about the horses, I'll check it out. Cheers

  • @meckvlogs3443
    @meckvlogs34433 жыл бұрын

    Hey how’s it going I just wanted to ask how do u get the permit for it I been trying. To get one but I don’t know how or what website to get it at

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Overnight permits arent required from Nov 6-April 30th (it's Nov 6th today). YOu can usually reserve a permit using this site: www.recreation.gov/permits/233262 There are also get walk-in permits (day of) at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center, but they are limited so it's best to reserve as early as possible. Let me know if you have any other questions! Good luck :)

  • @meckvlogs3443

    @meckvlogs3443

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBackpackingBiologist so if I go like next week I don’t need a permit to camp there over night

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@meckvlogs3443 From my research, no you don't. But it's always best to double-check

  • @alexandersvensson2677
    @alexandersvensson26773 жыл бұрын

    you should show a map where you hike and with GPS where you went etc.....

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is a Primo idea 👌🏾

  • @alexandersvensson2677

    @alexandersvensson2677

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheBackpackingBiologist All about improving and getting better brother! good stuff more graphics such as suggested would make it more intriguing.

  • @rrsnotyours

    @rrsnotyours

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes so 5000 yuppies that dont deserve it will have us all fighting for permits. Yeah...do that....and get that fish app and tell a million people where the fish are too! Then play some A.D.D. dubstep kook music in your gay ass video!!!

  • @Hannahikes
    @Hannahikes Жыл бұрын

    Do you need a permit to overnight camp there?

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you need to get a permit

  • @elaineresendez4419
    @elaineresendez441911 ай бұрын

    All hikes in the sierras are up hill with elevation increase

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    11 ай бұрын

    They sure are. Planning on backpacking in a few weeks and I’ve been training to wake up my legs lol

  • @steventhaw3765
    @steventhaw3765 Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Federal law on your permit requires camp 100 feet from any water source!!!! Understand???

  • @hikesteepfishhigh

    @hikesteepfishhigh

    Жыл бұрын

    unless it is established campsite...

  • @the_real_x
    @the_real_x2 жыл бұрын

    Bro you are doing soo much hard work but the keywords you choosing is making you fail this needs millions of views fix it

  • @TheBackpackingBiologist

    @TheBackpackingBiologist

    2 жыл бұрын

    haha I know, youtube titles are the hardest for me. It sucks youtube really rewards clickbait more than anything