Four Brutal Days Backpacking in Idaho's Toughest Wilderness (and a rookie mistake)

Be sure to check out Travis ‪@mountainwanderer‬ Backpacking in Idaho’s remote Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area turned into a true test of grit when I forgot one of the most essential pieces of gear: my hiking poles. What followed was a mix of brutal climbs, rough brush, bad weather, and a knee that just wouldn’t cooperate — making this trip feel cursed from the start. Come along as Travis and I push through the challenges, share some of the most rugged scenery in Idaho, and reflect on how small mistakes can snowball into big lessons on the trail. If you enjoy adventure stories, raw backpacking trips, and honest trail experiences, hit subscribe to follow more of my Mountain West adventures. My Favorite Gear: Bear Spray: https://rei.pxf.io/19dLZx Enlighted Equipment Enigma: https://alnk.to/9bw9ws7 Camera (GoPro Hero 11): https://amzn.to/3OQ73v9 Coat: Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket: https://amzn.to/3dKyNyz Shelter Durston Gear X-Mid Pro 2p: https://durstongear.com/products/x-mi... Glasses (Nooz armless): https://amzn.to/33Jvph1 Garmin InReach: https://amzn.to/2FTrCW2 Headlamp NU25 Nitecore: https://alnk.to/fSiWNr7 Pack: Durston Gear Kakwa 55: https://durstongear.com/products/kakw... Pad: (Nemo Tensor All Season UL Insulated) https://rei.pxf.io/bO1z9v Power Bank (NB 10000): https://alnk.to/af0HphG Pump (Flextail Zero): https://alnk.to/bivfias Trekking poles (Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork): https://amzn.to/2RXVXJk Tripod/Selfie stick (Newest): https://amzn.to/3MRoOry Pillow (Trekology): https://amzn.to/3ITlfzM Rain Coat (EE Visp): https://alnk.to/90Boxu9 REI Rain Pants: https://rei.pxf.io/Xm9A3X Socks (hiking) Hollow Alpaca: https://amzn.to/3Fa3k97 Socks (hiking) Injinji Toe: https://rei.pxf.io/qz6aVO Spoon (Toaks): https://amzn.to/2RGLHSb OR Quarter Zip Echo Shirt: https://rei.pxf.io/VxDe3O Steripen Ultra: https://rei.pxf.io/K0dLWn Stove (MSR Pocket Rocket 2): https://amzn.to/3hLvgyJ Pot (Toaks): https://amzn.to/3mD7zfG Sunglasses (Ombraz): https://alnk.to/44Yb4qZ Thermometer: https://alnk.to/bPfweII Wind Shirt (EE Copperfield): https://alnk.to/b7Aujt1 Camp chair (REI Flexlite): https://rei.pxf.io/EEdXA4 Camp chair (Crazy Creek Hex 2.0): https://rei.pxf.io/N9yDYK OPSAK (odor-proof food bag): https://alnk.to/8tR7BUL Ursack: https://alnk.to/1C9AsgL Watch (Suunto 9 Peak Pro): https://songtuotradinglimited.pxf.io/... Zpacks camp shoes: https://zpacks.com/products/zpacks-ul... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you purchase an item after clicking on the links. This comes at no extra cost to you and will help this channel to continue producing videos with the goal of inspiring people to get out and enjoy the wilderness. Thanks for your support! 🎶 Music licensed through Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/