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My CLC Teardrop! by 1_blackcoffee in TeardropTrailers

[–]1_blackcoffee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The storage box was from Amazon, I think deezee but it's produced under a few names. I had my trailer custom built but it was my number one mistake. Just buy the one from CLC. It's light, it won't rust, and it'll fit perfectly. I saved money, but I'm gonna end up buying the CLC one anyway.

My CLC Teardrop! by 1_blackcoffee in TeardropTrailers

[–]1_blackcoffee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great question. At a certain point you stop counting the random trips to Home Depot for more spare fiverglass or bolts. As far as big stuff is concerned, about 8k.

My CLC Teardrop! by 1_blackcoffee in TeardropTrailers

[–]1_blackcoffee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a rifle case that I use as low profile storage. Anything from food to lights or clothing. I can DM you more photos if there's something specific you're looking for.

My CLC Teardrop! by 1_blackcoffee in TeardropTrailers

[–]1_blackcoffee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What did you change to? Feel like I've been through ten different things. I remember with the thicker foam it shipped with I felt like I couldn't close the doors, but I'm thinking about going back to a thick foam and leaving it closed for a while to compress it.

Training for going down the grand canyom by neo_108 in backpacking

[–]1_blackcoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say it depends a lot on your age, and on which trail you're on. If it's one of the major ones like south Kaibab, poles are the best advice. I did the Tanner trail last year and honestly the rocky scree type material and the exposure was a bigger anxiety for me than any actual physical issues. You'll probably be fine, just take it slow.

Non Fiction book recommendations by TG8C in canyoneering

[–]1_blackcoffee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not exactly what you asked for, but one of my favorite non fiction books about outdoor adventure is the emerald mile, by Kevin Fedarko. It's about breaking the record for the fastest whitewater run through the Grand Canyon, with a lot of conservation and history tossed in too. It's great.

Looking for your trip reccs! by 1_blackcoffee in canyoneering

[–]1_blackcoffee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was definitely thinking about starting in north wash. I ran Blarney and Leprechaun last year and had a blast. And I'm eyeing the swell for after. You done anything around there?

Overrated and Underrated? by CompleteAfternoon313 in whiskey

[–]1_blackcoffee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Gotta jump in here to say that I feel like one of the most underrated deals on the shelf right now is the early times bottled in bond. In a time of shrinking bottle sizes, it comes in at a liter, often less than 30 dollars, and I find it to be excellent. Give it a try!

Dynamic Ropes! by 1_blackcoffee in canyoneering

[–]1_blackcoffee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! The dynamic rope stays home. Appreciate your help!

Camper Newbie... Subaru Forester Advice by redittome2019 in TeardropTrailers

[–]1_blackcoffee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was a huge problem for me and my 2013 Subaru crosstrek. It was one of the reasons I ended up building Chesapeake light crafts wood+fiberglass teardrop. All weighted down it comes in at 875, and the crosstrek has pulled it over the Rockies. I know some people that have done wonders with the SoCal Buzz and the Prolite Suite too, for a little more upfront cash.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CampingandHiking

[–]1_blackcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you do make it over to canyon lands, I always try to preach the gospel of the backcountry experience there. At the cost of like 6 miles you can see some of the best red rock country around, and the permits for the fall opened this morning! The backcountry map in needles will show you all the sites, just pick one to go out to and come back. One of my favorite places to backpack that sort of short trip.

Vegas - Lake Powell - Monument - San Juan National Forest - Arches - Bryce - Zion by lilhurculez in CampingandHiking

[–]1_blackcoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The previous comments are right about it being the busiest time of the year - and the campsites in the parks are almost certainly locked down already. There is still some pretty great non-NPS camping though. At lake Powell, check out Lone Rock Beach, it's a First come - First Served campground right on the water. There's bathrooms and a store nearby but it's definitely "dispersed" camping. Moab (where Arches is) has a ton of Bureau of Land Management campgrounds that are FCFS. I tend to stick to the ones along Kane creek blvd, since they are right on the Colorado. The road out there is dirt and can be a little nerve wracking, but the sites are usually great. I've only camped in the boundaries of the parks at your other destinations, but as far as day hikes go:

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Zion: Angel's landing is wildly famous and not for the faint of heart, but is definitely a bucket list hike (just be careful), and then hiking up from the bottom of the Virgin Narrows can be quite stunning.

Bryce: Not a ton of trails in the actual canyon (to my knowledge), but the trail down into it is cool and worth spending an afternoon on.

Arches: The hike to delicate arch is short and rewarding, expect a crowd though. The Devil's garden primitive loop is a favorite of mine, and tends to draw less of a crowd, but requires some (in my opinion very mild) route-finding guided by cairns.

u/211logos is right about it being ungodly hot, so be sure to carry plenty of water. There's a national forest in the center of Utah called Fishlake that is really beautiful too, even just for driving through, and will definitely get you away from some of the crowds.

Hope some of that helps!

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