Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Our backpacking gear:
Couple's Sleeping Bed: bit.ly/3TRwFKL
Sleeping Mattresses: bit.ly/3QyMmo8
Kristi's Pack: bit.ly/3H9X8eR
Eric's Pack: bit.ly/49RnD64
Water Filter: bit.ly/3YtySfH
Tent: bit.ly/48JH5jL
Stove: bit.ly/44ECxZV
Backpacker Meals: bit.ly/4914fTT
Camp mugs: bit.ly/3G3cMby
Food Organizer: bit.ly/3tHLPYq
Eric's Footwear: bit.ly/3YtWyAH
Kristi's Footwear: bit.ly/3tSUqY6
Camera Pouch: bit.ly/3QCa3MF
Kauai's Napali Coast is infamous for its rugged beauty and. seclusion. The only way to access this coastline is on the Kalalau Trail, one of the most dangerous trails in the world. I just got married. So when we picked Kauai for our honeymoon, I thought it would be a great idea to take my wife backpacking on this truly wild trail. I'm not sure if this was such a good idea.
Kristi is a super talented artist and she shot a lot of the beautiful scenes included here. Check out her new channel: youtube.com/@kristirauckis
My buddy Kyle Miller has composed some of the music included here. Check out more of his work here: towrsmusic.com
My Other Most Commonly Used Backpacking Gear:
My Other Most Used Backpacking Gear
Backpack: bit.ly/49RnD64
Sleeping Bag: bit.ly/3QYMq0t
Sleeping Mattress: bit.ly/47hVFP1 (new version comes out in 2024)
Tent: bit.ly/3qmuR06
Cookpot: bit.ly/3OnddkO
Stove: bit.ly/3QPLfPM
Folding Knife: bit.ly/45nnAvG
Water Filter: bit.ly/3OQXMmj
First Aid Kit: bit.ly/455arrv
Hiking Shoes: bit.ly/3YtWyAH
Headlamp: bit.ly/46iEsE1
Trowel: bit.ly/3Kyr7zu
Hiking Belt: bit.ly/3KBHFXf
Hiking Underwear: bit.ly/3s7bett
Hiking Gloves: https://www.hestragloves.us/ergo-grip...
Fleece Hoody: bit.ly/3QjbKgb
Down Jacket: bit.ly/3KCG2Zt
Rain Jacket: bit.ly/45t77X1
The gear links in this video are mostly affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. It's a great, easy way to support this channel.
Our backpacking gear:
Couple's Sleeping Bed: bit.ly/3TRwFKL
Sleeping Mattresses: bit.ly/3QyMmo8
Kristi's Pack: bit.ly/3H9X8eR
Eric's Pack: bit.ly/49RnD64
Water Filter: bit.ly/3YtySfH
Tent: bit.ly/48JH5jL
Stove: bit.ly/44ECxZV
Backpacker Meals: bit.ly/4914fTT
Camp mugs: bit.ly/3G3cMby
Food Organizer: bit.ly/3tHLPYq
Eric's Footwear: bit.ly/3YtWyAH
Kristi's Footwear: bit.ly/3tSUqY6
Camera Pouch: bit.ly/3QCa3MF
Kauai's Napali Coast is infamous for its rugged beauty and. seclusion. The only way to access this coastline is on the Kalalau Trail, one of the most dangerous trails in the world. I just got married. So when we picked Kauai for our honeymoon, I thought it would be a great idea to take my wife backpacking on this truly wild trail. I'm not sure if this was such a good idea.
Kristi is a super talented artist and she shot a lot of the beautiful scenes included here. Check out her new channel: youtube.com/@kristirauckis
My buddy Kyle Miller has composed some of the music included here. Check out more of his work here: towrsmusic.com
My Other Most Commonly Used Backpacking Gear:
My Other Most Used Backpacking Gear
Backpack: bit.ly/49RnD64
Sleeping Bag: bit.ly/3QYMq0t
Sleeping Mattress: bit.ly/47hVFP1 (new version comes out in 2024)
Tent: bit.ly/3qmuR06
Cookpot: bit.ly/3OnddkO
Stove: bit.ly/3QPLfPM
Folding Knife: bit.ly/45nnAvG
Water Filter: bit.ly/3OQXMmj
First Aid Kit: bit.ly/455arrv
Hiking Shoes: bit.ly/3YtWyAH
Headlamp: bit.ly/46iEsE1
Trowel: bit.ly/3Kyr7zu
Hiking Belt: bit.ly/3KBHFXf
Hiking Underwear: bit.ly/3s7bett
Hiking Gloves: https://www.hestragloves.us/ergo-grip...
Fleece Hoody: bit.ly/3QjbKgb
Down Jacket: bit.ly/3KCG2Zt
Rain Jacket: bit.ly/45t77X1
The gear links in this video are mostly affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. It's a great, easy way to support this channel.





![8-Day Journey Through Real Life Middle-Earth
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Check out Rodrigo and the team at https://packraftmexico.com/
Check out Jacob Moon at https://www.instagram.com/moonmountainman/
Gear I used on this expedition:
Packraft: https://alnk.to/bPhb5LN
Tent: https://alnk.to/5Q9pK39
Couples Sleep Bed: https://alnk.to/6xOrFjZ
Sleep Mattress: https://alnk.to/3U54X5S
Backpack: https://alnk.to/883guGw
Kristis Backpack: https://bit.ly/4pZaG1D
Water Purifier: https://alnk.to/ei5MPgS
Dry Bag for Camera: https://alnk.to/e7b1Qt3
Insta360 Camera: https://amzn.to/4nCUMtv
Main Camera: https://amzn.to/4tIPLRq
Navigation App: https://bit.ly/45dRW7a
Deep in the heart of southern Mexico is one of the most remarkable canyons on the planet. Traveling through requires a journey, there and back again, to discover a realm from another age. If youve ever wondered if Middle Earth existed in real life, this 8 day journey through a real life Rivendell is for you.
Getting here is the easy part. Traveling by packraft is the fun part.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If youd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co
The Council of Elrond (feat. Aniron) [Theme for Aragorn and Arwen] by Howard Shore, Enya, https://t.lickd.co/l/1AK5R9bN3oR
Way down We Go by KALEO, https://t.lickd.co/l/MybANKYXo2a
Paradise by Coldplay, https://t.lickd.co/l/ENedDEWDeBy
Locomotive Breath by Jethro Tull, https://t.lickd.co/l/gjb1w5qaxp6 8-Day Journey Through Real Life Middle-Earth](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lgofful9Ud8/mqdefault.jpg)




