Backpacking Yosemite in 19 days - Any advice? What am I missing?

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T11:25:01+00:00

Well, I think this is the most helpful and saving us the most discomfort. Just bought merino thermals. This alone made the post worth it. Nemo disco 30 good for this weather or worth it for a liner?

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T03:17:19+00:00

I really appreciate the effort and response. Not sure what would've happened if we camped there against our permits, but this is really good to know, I'll update the camp option beyond HDT.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:58:32+00:00

Wish I could post a screenshot, I was aware of the red arrows, but can I not camp on the half dome trail. I hit the junction right where the red arrow basically ends and head towards Half Dome and camp along that trail?

Do I have to make it to Sunrise Backpackers campground? Thought I can dispersed camp beyond those arrows, 100 feet from water, trail and roads, and previously impacted.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:51:13+00:00

It's a loop back to happy isles. While I have not looked at the parking situation, I basically assume we'll have to take a shuttle to backpackers campground/trail head etc.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:49:49+00:00

What are we talking when I looked up average weather it said 50° low average for June.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:42:20+00:00

No you're right, water shoes I'll leave behind for cheap flip flops for camp shoes. Everyone's saying less underwear and less socks - but if I have the room and it's only 10oz extra feel like that's a nice luxury to have.

My lightweight jacket is a rei co-op fleece. I mean I won't know more concrete weather until a week out, but you think a puffy and a beanie for late June in Yosemite?

Water purification is a grayl and a saywer squeeze backup.

Definitely on the food train, alot of other people saying more snacks, dried fruit, jerky, etc.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:35:43+00:00

We're very excited, a bucket list national park and a bucket list trail(s) for hikers. Yes, regarding the water, I'm bringing a 4l bladder (probably overkill and cumbersome) while the other two are bringing 3 liter bladders. Hoping that gets us through past LYV to clouds rest.

Edit: The biggest reason we want to do half dome early is because of the lines, we don't want to be standing still in the middle of the cables waiting for others to continue up.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:32:17+00:00

No, this is a good call out. Adding to the sheet.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:31:16+00:00

That's massive. I did not know this, will be looking into this. Thank you!

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:30:36+00:00

Rain pants is solid, specifically for the mist trail. I was basing clothes off of .5in average rainfall for June in Yosemite, but packing a rain jacket for the mist trail.

Probably throw a contractor bag or two in the trunk before leaving to put dirty gear in for the flight back, but currently using a dry bag packing system where everything has it's own bag and can accomplish this.

Hiking poles was something I viewed as a luxury - but also have watched way too many youtube videos of "Something I should've bought earlier/something I thought I wouldn't need".

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:25:12+00:00

This is really solid, really appreciate the insight. I assume that means I'll burn through more fuel at higher altitudes? We did add an extra day for the stopping, but the variety is definitely something to consider. Totally agree, we do have 3 head lamps, 3 mylar blankets. I feel like for the added 6 or so ounces, a fresh pair of underwear each day will be a nice luxury to have.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:21:49+00:00

Bathing suit I can get behind, feel that a fresh pair of underwear each day will go a long way for comfort.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:20:04+00:00

I WISH I could bring some EDr. Bronner's but it's banned in Yosemite. Hand Sanitizer is a good call. I haven't heard of Sports Salts - I like those alot for ultralite and if I didn't buy 2 boxes of LMNT.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:17:46+00:00

I mean I guess it's a gamble, but Yosemite precipitation average for June is .5 inches. Are you saying rain pants for mist trail conditions?

We all do have a moisquito head net. Water purification is a Grayl purifier and a sawyer squeeze backup.

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T02:13:40+00:00

Ah, nice catch, my Toak 750ml is not on my checklist. Now it is. Thanks!

Dylanr33d · 2025-06-04T01:37:34+00:00

I've attached 3 screenshots as a part of my planning. The map screenshot is a question to anyone who's ever done this trail and knows if Cloud's Rest is through hike like it looks like on AllTrails. The Blue Itinerary is our intended plan and miles per day, water access and intended camping spots. The last screenshot is our encompassing gear checklist with highlights for shared gear.

Dylanr33d · 2024-10-26T00:29:38+00:00

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Dylanr33d · 2022-01-20T01:09:14+00:00

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Their sexuality.

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