230 Miles With My Teenager?! - Why We Hiked The John Muir Trail

What’s it like to hike the entire 230-mile John Muir Trail with your teenage son? In this video, I share the full story of our father-son thru hike through the Sierra Nevada, including the challenges, triumphs, and what I learned from backpacking 230 miles with a 15-year-old. If you're planning a John Muir Trail hike, looking for backpacking with kids advice, or want to know what it’s really like to take on a long-distance trail as a family, this video is packed with tips, real moments, and insight. Perfect for fans of thru hiking, ultralight backpacking, and JMT planning who are curious about hiking with teenagers, gear choices, and creating lasting memories on trail. #JohnMuirTrail #BackpackingWithKids #thruhiking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnWIYQFGGjc&list=PLs-bXaXDFTGsKdzUx9beEhRvLE7wvkRUC ---------------------------------------------------------- P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. It helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! My Gear: Thermarest Neoair Xlite NXT Max: https://amzn.to/4kLxv71 Trekology 2.0 Pillow: https://amzn.to/3FAbsjt TOAKS Titanium 750ml Pot: https://amzn.to/4kWEk5t TOAKS Titanium Long Handle Spoon: https://amzn.to/4ixredg BRS 3000t Ultralight Stove: https://amzn.to/4kUKbbr Swedish Cloth: https://amzn.to/4bSci72 BearVault BV500 Canister: https://amzn.to/4ixvF7K Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3FAbOGP Bogler Ultralight Trowel: https://amzn.to/4iaU7Mr Summit Suds Powdered Soap: https://amzn.to/3FyXOgx Mini Snap Top Plastic Bottle (for soap): https://amzn.to/3Fxz8VD Unpaste Toothpaste Tablets: https://amzn.to/3DUGIJh Mini Victorinox Classic Swiss Army Knife: https://amzn.to/41vFEUa Electronics: DJI Pocket Osmo 3: https://amzn.to/3QVjNRi Insta360 X4: https://amzn.to/3DMkvgN Nitecore Carbo 20000mAh Lightweight 2 Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3DXSVgi inCharge XL 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable: https://amzn.to/41QdkMh Nitecore NU25 400 UL Ultra Lightweight Headlamp: https://amzn.to/41Ls2UI Garmin inReach Mini 2: https://amzn.to/4kAYVML Clothing: Outdoor Research Echo Sun Hoodie: https://amzn.to/4iay6gG Nike Men's Challenger Dri-fit 5" Lined Running Shorts: https://amzn.to/4kq1S2B Topo Athletic Pursuits: https://amzn.to/4i7MmXx ---------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Hey Friends, Welcome 1:28 - The "WHY" 3:23 - The Challenges 7:29 - What We Learned 9:46 - Parting Thoughts 10:39 - Special Montage 12:38 - Wrap Up ---------------------------------------------------------- #hiking #thruhiking #backpacking #thejohnmuirtrail #jmt #UltralightBackpacking #HikingWithTeenagers #FatherSonAdventure #JMT2024 #LongDistanceHiking #BackpackingGear #SierraNevadaHiking