OFF-ROADING my 2006 Jeep Rubicon to Hidden Lake in BC's mountains (camping area plus old cabin)

One little adventure I wanted to cross off my list was making it to Hidden Lake, which is located near the Sunset Main exit on the Okanagan connector (97C) highway. It's a bit of a rough ride but nothing that a Jeep can't handle. At some point in the future I do plan on camping at this location since it's pretty remote and not too easy to get to.
Gear used in this video: GoPro Hero 11 Black Creator's Edition with Freewell ND filters, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Mini 3 Pro
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My Jeep/overland gear list:
Viair 88P Portable Air Compressor - amzn.to/49MNFpV
AC to DC Converter RoyPow 180W - amzn.to/3WaR9PJ
VEVOR Diesel Air Heater 12V 5KW - amzn.to/49ITqEX
ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2 Pro - amzn.to/3xBtTA7
Interior cargo net - amzn.to/3U5zpmf
12V Electric car blanket - amzn.to/4aFya4o
Security Chain Company QG2228CAM - amzn.to/3U9q3Gh
Vaverto Camping Pillow - amzn.to/3JrL3Tr
NORTIV 8 Men's Winter Snow Boots - amzn.to/3U89eeF
MAGCOMSEN Men's Water Resistant Fleece Lined Winter Coat - amzn.to/3Uq8YJh
ARCTIX Mens Essential Snow Pants - amzn.to/3xLwHuL
Rough Country Rear X-Flex Control Arms - amzn.to/49JNsUg
Rough Country Lower X-Flex Control Arms - amzn.to/3QbGAYK
Rough Country Front Adjustable Track Bar - amzn.to/3U6Q8FJ
Rough Country Rear Forged Adjustable Track Bar - amzn.to/4d8WYn1
Rough Country 2.5" Lift Kit - amzn.to/3Ur9u8X
Earth Pak -Waterproof Dry Bag - amzn.to/4b19m6G
BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool - amzn.to/3xLwV55
Rightline Gear 100J70-B Black Roll Bar Storage Bag - amzn.to/49Eyxe4
Utopia Bedding Fleece Blanket - amzn.to/3W3JliD
TETON Sports TrailHead Sleeping Bag - amzn.to/3xCZJfS
Camping Fan with LED, 20000mAh Rechargeable Battery - amzn.to/4aKwTcm
Bushwacker 10920-07 Jeep Flat Style Fender Flare - amzn.to/3Wco7PX
ZINUS 1.5 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper - amzn.to/3UpZPk5
Husky Liners 31731 Molded Front Floor Liner - amzn.to/49EyZZO
ALL-TOP Recovery Traction Boads - amzn.to/3JtAYFy
Tri-Lynx 00015 RV Leveling Block - amzn.to/3U5Ku6S
Dynomax 19391 Exhaust System - amzn.to/4aHBE6a
Crown Automotive 53010624AC Oil Pump Drive - amzn.to/3U56ApV
JeCar TJ Phone Holder - amzn.to/3W7Cxkb
Rampage 8660 Light Guards - amzn.to/3JsMXDs
Rugged Ridge 13551.09 Black CB Radio Dash Mount - amzn.to/3UriwDK
9 in 1 Car Charger Adapter, JOYROOM - amzn.to/3xBt4Y3
Rough Country Cold Air Intake - amzn.to/3QcpTwy
Steering Single Stabilizer - amzn.to/3JnxAw9
Old Man Emu 10mm rear coil spacers
BBK Performance Throttle Body
VICKEL roof top tent
Power Fist 6-1/2 x 6-1/2 ft Rooftop Awning
KT-8900 Quad Band Car Mobile Radio
Coleman Guide Series Compact Dual Fuel Stove
Winter tires: General Grabber Arctic LT Studded (on OEM Rubicon wheels)
Summer tires: General Grabber AT/X (on Procomp 15x8 wheels)
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[@jaivancer]

I've seen that same roof rack on amazon, have you had any issues with it having a rooftop tent on it?

[@PaulGoesPlaces]

Seems to hold it decently stable while off-roading. I did upgrade the bolts for fun but I don't think that's a requirement. One thing I'll note is there is a sort of "squeaking/creaking" which you can sometimes hear in the video, and that's from the frame joints I think. I once sprayed lubrication all over the joints and it stopped for a little bit. I think there's just some slight movement which makes the sound, and I'll be trying some pipe clamps and stuff to see if it helps.

[@jasontaylor9871]

No fishing pole?

[@PaulGoesPlaces]

I've been tempted to buy some gear but I've probably fished once in my life and I'm betting I'll never catch anything.