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Big bend
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:07 pm
by nyj
Anyone done any camping out there? Looking at taking a trip. How'd you manage without a ground fire? Anything to look out for when carrying there?
Re: Big bend
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:24 pm
by mamabearCali
You need a pocket rocket (or a similar small stove). We have not camped at big bend, but rather in places with fire restrictions during certain times of year. Good luck.
Re: Big bend
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:29 pm
by jminn1
I've camped in the interior of the park several times. Nothing really special about carrying there.
See:
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You do have plan a gallon of water per person per day, and that adds a considerable amount of pack weight.
Typically we are at 50-55 lbs pack weight out of the gate for day one.
If you're leaving from the Lodge parking lot, that is a nasty climb the 1st day with full weight heading for the interior of the park.
Good luck and enjoy! It's a truly beautiful place to go for a hike.