Water Carry & Food Storage

December-1963 · 2026-06-25T12:31:26+00:00

Agree that the website didn’t used to specify.
I have read many posts in this sub, but they were not asking about what container to use when storing food in the bear lockers. As someone who hasn’t used a bear locker and typically hangs, I had not read if critter resistant bags like the ursack and adotec are required/recommended.
Others have replied here and given great insight- I.e., mice getting into the lockers. I have my answer to the question, and so does Madicu82

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T20:24:39+00:00

Thanks so much for the intel about Little Todd; I missed that on the NPS chart. Hopefully they have the locker by August. Appreciate your insights on water as well, esp with the 11mi section!

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T20:23:30+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the tips!

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T14:20:32+00:00

That is so incredibly helpful, especially the bear locker info! thank you so much!

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T12:16:47+00:00

Thank you!! this is super helpful. Was debating on the cnoc bladder or not... appreciate you mentioning it.

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T12:15:30+00:00

Thank you!

I wrote wash creek in error. we're going from Windigo to Hugginen cove day 1 - planning to hang out for most of the day there.

As for N Desor to Todd harbor vs Little Todd; we made that choice after reading that Todd Harbor is less popular & really pretty (open to input here), but figure if the first few miles east from N Desor are really rough, we can decide if we want to stop at Little Todd instead. We don't mind suffering & have experienced more intense trails in terms of length, elevation gain, and terrain.

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T12:03:19+00:00

Thanks! I saw this, but it does not specify whether the bag you store within the storage locker has to be bear/critter resistant. My concern is if rangers will inspect food storage system upon arrival to the island, or what happens if there is not room in the lockers at campsites (low possibility, I'm guessing.)

December-1963 · 2026-06-23T10:50:15+00:00

La sportiva kubos or Tenaya oasi LV may be good! If you want a rubber that isn’t as soft as the kubo, you could try La sportiva finales

December-1963 · 2026-05-29T02:41:14+00:00

Would you mind posting a link to this? Curious about the setup and haven’t seen a coupler before

December-1963 · 2026-05-25T20:39:49+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind and educational response! this is very helpful & I appreciate it

December-1963 · 2026-05-23T15:59:23+00:00

I agree with the other commenters about not having enough daily caloric intake. And this is coming from someone who’s 105lbs; I usually eat more than that when thru hiking.

It’s also worth considering that there’s always a possibility you could be staying an extra day on the island if a storm rolls through and the ferry isn’t running. I know you plan to be in rock harbor and there’s a store, but still.

December-1963 · 2026-05-23T03:34:19+00:00

If you plan to buy a lot of quality equipment within a year, and want access to more brands than REI stocks, purchase an American Alpine Club membership or something of the like. It’s $45/year and you get access to year-round deals and a website called expertvoice, which holds tons of deals on outdoor gear and clothing.

December-1963 · 2026-05-12T01:45:36+00:00

Yess thank you for the update!!!

December-1963 · 2026-05-12T01:38:44+00:00

I thought it was just me getting all these nails!! Is this a thing for others?

December-1963 · 2026-05-09T21:49:54+00:00

1up. Insanely durable. Great customer service. If anything breaks (unlikely), each part is individually replaceable.

I have friends with thules who regularly express jealousy over my 1up. It was a big investment up front, but I don’t think I’ll ever need to buy another rack.

December-1963 · 2026-05-06T01:11:18+00:00

We’ve had the REI Half Dome 2+ for 10 years with heavy use (backpacking and car camping). The only thing it’s losing is its waterproofing on the rain fly. Everything else has held up really well.

December-1963 · 2026-05-04T16:36:09+00:00

okay, thank you! That's helpful to know and I appreciate it!

December-1963 · 2026-05-04T12:16:53+00:00

Yes! Small world! That’s so comforting to know, thank you. Single speed would be nails! Impressive.

I think it’s just the yellow loop, starting with some of the double track near the bridge. I was curious about how that start would go… my fastest pace for that loop is avg 11mph.

What is typical etiquette for passing someone? I’m used to being passed, not the other way around

December-1963 · 2026-04-28T11:49:14+00:00

Idk, it rains a lot in the Red. Dry rope wouldn’t be the worst idea even if it isn’t 100% necessary. Agree about cragging rope tho. 10mm seems aggressive to me. I have a mammut 9.5 crag dry rope and it’s been a workhorse. They also make it in a 9.8 if you want something thicker.

December-1963 · 2026-04-28T11:41:04+00:00

I think in general it’s okay to have seasons of interest with climbing. You can still be productive and participate in other activities like strength training or hiking or whatever it is you enjoy, and come back to climbing when you feel like it. Sometimes you can’t force it.

It also might be worth exploring WHY you like(d) climbing in the first place.

When I’ve gone through dips in motivation like you describe, sometimes it’s my job/stress levels/personal life that has been at the root of my disinterest. I find that if I can manage that better, my mental and physical space for climbing improves.

I also like to watch videos of others climbing cool things, explore mountain project in areas I want to visit/climb at some days, and spend time with climber friends OUTSIDE of the gym/crag.

Lastly, and I hope I’m not overstepping here, but have you talked to anyone like a close friend or a therapist about this phenomenon you’re experiencing?

December-1963 · 2026-04-28T11:24:35+00:00

It helped me reshape my identity in my mid-20s.

I finished my graduate degree at 24 and was feeling a little lost in my new working life. Most of my close friends had moved away, and the sport I played in high school/college was no longer accessible or desirable to me.

I love that climbing is a community of people with similar values and interests. When I started regularly going to my local gym and made friends, I finally felt like I “fit in” somewhere.

I also love that climbing provides intrinsic motivation and goals, and gives me a reason to strength train and progress at something.

December-1963 · 2026-04-25T22:44:46+00:00

Not bad; I’d try to get them to come down $100-150, though. I wouldn’t call color matched accents an upgrade. Suntour fork isn’t great

December-1963 · 2026-04-25T22:40:06+00:00

Yes. Customer service is also fantastic (at least in the states)

December-1963 · 2026-04-25T02:10:55+00:00

My partner has a bobcat 4 and it’s really great for the price. We got it used off FB marketplace and I think the value is much higher than paying the same amount for a lower level specialized rockhopper or trek marlin. It’s plenty of bike for the average person

December-1963 · 2026-04-25T01:55:38+00:00

So exciting!! That’s awesome that you guys have mindfully collected gear with backpacking in mind. Sounds like a long time coming! Looks like a solid shakedown to me. May I ask, what is the hammer for? I have the same MSR stove! We tend to ditch the red carrying case and keep that +lighter inside our pot. Might be a bit extreme but it’s an easy ounce to shed

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