@@nanshe3x Yeah it's chill there. It was nice to have it to ourselves.

Mornings in the wilderness is probably my favorite part of backpacking. Everything is so quiet and still. Yeah the views out there are fantastic. Thanks!

Thanks. Appreciate it!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks a lot. It was a nice trip.

That's awesome. I hope you two have a great time and continue to go on more backpacking trips.

@@outsidewithmike Thanks man. These days it's brutal everywhere except for the coast. So just Point Reyes basically. I might look toward the Sierra soon.

Thanks for watching!

I'm glad I had a spot at Glen since there were gale winds. Not sure how it would have been at Wildcat right next to the beach but I imagine it would have been brutal at Coast camp. I'm getting used to cold soaking. Couscous seems to work the best so far. I usually cold soak oatmeal anyway so no difference there. Freeze dried refried beans works great too. I still refuse to cold soak ramen. That just seems wrong lol.

Yeah it was nice. I didn't get to spend time with my nephew during Spring break so wanted him to go on this trip. I have enough gear for everyone so they didn't have to spend money on a tent or backpack. Both him and my brother are in much better shape than me. My nephew does cross country and track and my brother has been entering half marathons. Mosquitoes weren't too bad with the wind but I got bit a few times.

@@rodoutdoors brother and nephew getting more comfortable on camera too 👍 Didn’t know if I missed it, but did you measure pack weight like you usually do before and after?

@@Prasannathani I forgot about the end weights. I recorded the beginning weights but just didn't put it in the video. My pack was 23 lbs. My nephew's was around the same at 23 lbs. My brother carried 26 lbs. So not too bad.

Yes I had to reserve a spot ahead of time. It's usually fairly difficult to find a spot during the Summer but it was on a Sunday plus the weather was forecast for gale winds at the coast. I figure there would be some cancellations. I was able to secure a spot only a few days prior to the trip. The food lockers were recently updated so there's no more worries about mice getting in. One of the worries of high traffic camp spots. For the local place I usually go it doesn't matter. I can show up anytime with no reservation or permit and can pitch a tarp and bivy almost anywhere. There's just a small backpacking and parking fee. Thanks for watching!

I didn't end up trying it. I searched the aisles for lactose pills but didn't find any so gave it a pass lol

@@rodoutdoors lol probably better for the car ride home

@@HikeCalifornia Yeah I wasn't taking any chances with a 3 hour drive back.. passing through San Francisco during rush hour lol

Thanks! I had it packed initially but ended up bringing more food and gear for everyone. So switched it up at the parking lot when we were distributing all my gear.

Thanks for watching! I think it was around where the Glen Trail merges into the Glen Camp Loop Trail.

Thank you sir! ​@rodoutdoors