Budget touring gearing - too low?

On my tourer I run as low as a 19" gear. It still propels me faster than walking uphill. Typically it's easier to start a couple of gears higher then click down and settle. It gets a bike with camping gear up Devon lanes.
I feel your pain.

The Romans never made it to Devon!!
 
Ive never geared that low, so ask as a genuine question. When one gears that low, is there not a problem staying upright..... low speed, uphill, heavy bike, potential for wheelspin and/or wheelieing ?
If you’re really, really smooth pedalling and seated it is ok.
 
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