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Hey! I had considered it, and at first, I was going to resupply at MTR, but then a spot became available to stay at the motel at VVR. So, I figured to go ahead and resupply there. Plus, if I remember correctly, it was more than twice the cost ($90 to $40) to send a resupply box to MTR, and they had stricter requirements for what it had to be stored in, which would have made the shipping even more expense, because it is a more remote location than VVR. I figured it was only an extra day of food, and I didn't want to get off the trail if I didn't have to because of time constraints, so I decided to push onward to VVR. I will admit that my food plan was probably not ideal and may not work for most. I've carried 8 days' worth of food on the Colorado Trail, so I knew that I could do it here. Plus, I really leveraged the bear boxes, so I didn't have to carry a huge bear canister. I had the small one which I can put about 4 days' worth of food in, and then used a storage bag for the other four days, since my first four campsites all had bear boxes. This limited where I could camp those first four days, but it all worked out great in my opinion.

It is about mile a north of the northern most part of Evolution Lake. When hiking, I thought it was two different lakes. But looking at the map more closely, Evolution Lake is just a long lake running north to south. The campsite was at around 10,700 ft. Now I will say, there were trees for hanging a hammock at the northern and southern part of Evolution Lake. I would have stopped there but it was just too windy, so I decided to hike another mile.

@@crimsonblaze_backpacker I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'm trying to take note of good hammock sites.

This Palisades area is beautiful, one of my favorites. And Palisade creek area I camped at was perfect for hanging a hammock. However, there are two Palisades lakes 2 miles south of where I camped. I didn't find any good trees at the northern Palisade Lake but the southern Palisade lake did have one small area with good trees but it was already taken. I probably would have stopped there if there were any available spots because this area is gorgeous.

Top 3 campsite for me! And I didn't even originally plan to camp there, that's just how the miles worked out for me that day. Loved this campsite. I would say starting at Bubbs Creek all the way to Vidette Meadow, there are good spots for hanging a hammock.

Hey! Glad you enjoy the content. Yes, I'd be open to talk about any questions you have about the JMT. I'd love to share my experience if it helps in your planning.

Hey! My plan is to create a video guide for hammock camping the JMT. It will show you where I camped as well as other places where you could hang a hammock so you don't have to follow my schedule. As for the stove, I love my BRS. I only boil around a cup of water for my meals, I don't cook meals in my pot over a stove. So, fuel efficiency isn't as important to me. In fact, I used one small propane canister for my entire JMT thru-hike, and still had fuel left over. Unfortunately, my gear videos are all for trips that are either long trips where I use my larger backpack or when I used my tent for a trip in Utah. I'll put that on the list to create a video of my lightest weight setup. Thanks for watching!

Only a few here in the beginning, and they were all heading SOBO and finishing up their trip. I believe the main PCT bubble of hikers had already passed through and only a few heading NOBO. For the most part, I saw backpackers doing shorter loops in these areas. I would have thought I would have seen more JMT thru-hikers but maybe because it was August it was less. But I thought the weather in August was perfect, no mosquitos and the water levels were low when crossing creeks. If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely do it in August. Thanks for watching!

Hey! I lived in Raleigh, NC for 20 years. The Neuse Sports shop is one of our favorite places to stop for a break on the way to Atlantic Beach. And my mother lives in the Smoky Mountains near the NOC, and that is another one of our favorite places to visit.

Small world, I’m in Charlotte, my kid goes to WCU. The weather u had so far and the camera used creates such spectacular views. I would love to do this trip. Keep pounding 💪

@@luhman16afaintstar-q3y The only tip I can think of would be to lay at angle in an asymmetrical hammock in order to lay flat. But even with that, if you don’t hang it properly it would still be uncomfortable. And putting my clothes bag under my knees when I lay in my hammock was the biggest game changer for me in terms of comfort.

@@crimsonblaze_backpacker a pillow. For ur head 🙂

@@luhman16afaintstar-q3y I agree. Looking at this from a different perspective Being new to all this, I think i overlook some basic stuff like using a pillow or having an asymmetrical hammock to lay flat. Good idea for another video! Thanks!

That's pretty cool! I tried to get Sherpa to sleep in a hammock when she was a puppy but she never liked it.

Best view of a bison I had all day! There was traffic backed up for a mile on both sides but it was pretty cool being in front and seeing him just stand there.

I'm curious about your experience going SOBO. I know that is the traditional approach for hiking this trail but I will admit, I loved going NOBO. The sun felt like it was always at my back, I had great light for taking photos and video, I got the hard stuff done first, and it just seemed to get prettier and prettier as I was approaching Yosemite. If I were to do it again, I would definitely go NOBO but curious on someone's opinion that went SOBO.

@@crimsonblaze_backpacker it was good bc a lot of other hikers were going the same direction and you meet some wonderful people from all over. I like the apex at the end. It's all good, just get out there and enjoy.

Thanks! I live in Northern Colorado, so we just woke up early that morning (4 am) and drove to the trailhead to get there around 8-9 am. No cost to park at the West Maroon trailhead, and no reservations needed, which is one of the reasons I think it is an ideal trailhead to start this loop. It's a bit more remote to get to than the trailhead in Aspen but that requires a lot more logistics for planning. It's an awesome backpacking loop. You are going to love it!

🙂 Yeah, looking back that was a bit ridiculous, but I do love the tablets.

Thanks! It is a beautiful area. Challenging but not too difficult if you are trying out longer backpacking trips. Many different types of loops and out-and-backs that you can hike in the Lost Creek Wilderness.

@@crimsonblaze_backpacker for that area, is it difficult to find suitable spots for hammock camping?

@@mtnbound2764 this trips was the second backpacking loop that i've done in that area, and i've never had issues with finding campsites for hammock camping. there are definitely spots that you have to be mindful of like bison peak and mcCurdy mountain but for most of that area you are below tree line and there shouldn't be any issues.

@@crimsonblaze_backpacker good to know, thanks!

Best thing I've done to improve my sleep in a hammock. Even with a flat lay, I sleep better with my clothes bag under my knees. Thanks for watching!

Hope they help! Sherpa is an American Labrador. I try to take her with me on a couple of trips each year.

Thanks! It was like walking through a postcard every single day. Most beautiful backpacking loop I have ever done!

Hey! The coordinates are 43.7800634, -110.8272491. This site is identified on the Hiking Project app I use. And it's one of the first campsites in this zone. So, I don't know what the campsites are like at the upper end of the zone but I can't imagine it was better than this.

@@crimsonblaze_backpacker thanks!!!! Can't wait

Hey! Yes, it would be accessible for a low clearance car. I saw plenty of them in the campground. The road will be no problem. It's really the last tenth of a mile when you turn down into the campground. Very, very bumpy but doable for any car.

Do you mean my zpacks clothes bag? Yes, I believe it is a medium long. Not sure Zpacks makes that exact size anymore, but they will have something similar.

@@TheNikotin33 Hey! I have either a pup tent or Grand Trunk bugnet I use. I have a whole video about it! You should check it out!

@@johnhabermehl5725 Love that place! One of my favorite places in all of Colorado!