Backpacking into Vestal Basin - Days 3 & 4

One of my main goals in 2020 was to get into peak physical condition to enable myself to gain access to some of the more difficult locations to get to as a landscape photographer here in Colorado. One such location is Vestal Basin. This vlog is a documentation of days 3 and 4 of my trip there in late June. Enjoy the journey.

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My backpacking and photography gear (feel free to ask questions about anything in the comments):

Backpack: Shimoda Action X50 / X70 - use the code "Payne10" at checkout you will get a 10% discount - http://shimoda-designs.pxf.io/c/20037...

Tent: REI Quarter Dome 1 - https://www.rei.com/product/147862/re...

Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering Megalite - https://amzn.to/3fkCOb7

Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite - https://amzn.to/3ELZvS7

Pack Pillow: Sea to Summit Aeros Premium - https://amzn.to/3gSrQKk

Stove: Jetboil Flash - https://amzn.to/3fn4YlN

Water Filter: Katadyn Hiker - https://amzn.to/2Dzutm7

Spoon / Fork: MSR Titanium - https://amzn.to/329QYbC

Food Bag: Ursack - https://ursack.com/collections/ursack-
bags/products/ursack-minor

Water reservoir: CamelBak 100oz reservoir - https://amzn.to/2Wa5Fro

Tripod: TL-64C Global Elite Photographer - use the code "PAYNE15" at checkout you will get a 15% discount - https://stetindenphoto.com/collection...

Camera: Sony A7RIV - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

Lens(es):
Sigma 14-24 - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

Zeiss 21mm Loxia - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

Sony 24-105 f/4 - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

Sony 55 f/1.8 - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

Sony 100-400 FE - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

External Battery: Anker PowerCore - https://amzn.to/2C1dY1H

Rain Jacket: Arc’teryx Zeta SL - https://amzn.to/2Wb0VBx

Lightweight Puffy Jacket: Patagonia Micro Puff - https://www.patagonia.com/product/men...

Compass/Map/GPS: I use my phone and GAIA GPS - https://www.gaiagps.com/mattpaynephoto/
Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvEBd...

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB): Garmin InReach Mini - https://amzn.to/3eiTBKr

Headlamp: Fenix HM65R - https://amzn.to/2Wb1yuT

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