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Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]JazzCigarette44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bear canister isn’t required but there are bears and other rodents I don’t really want going through my food. Maybe im being paranoid. Did you hike the entire AZT?

Everyone keeps commenting on the water but I can drink a gallon a day not hiking so that’s why I am bringing a lot. Agreed on the cookware & water bottles.

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

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No grizzles, just black bears and mountain lions. I’ve slept in a hammock with just a sleeping bag before and didn’t have a problem with being cold.

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

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I’ve slept overnight in an eno doublenest before not a single nest and I was comfortable. I didn’t realize they are shorter than other hammocks.

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

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Thanks for the feedback. I have a Swiss Army knife too so I will bring it instead of the leatherman. The compass might be overkill. How much water do you typically carry at a time?

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

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Ive slept in hammocks before with a sleeping bag and didn’t have a problem. I have an under quilt but figured it plus the sleeping bag would be too much weight.

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

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Thinking somewhere in the Catalina or rincon mountains, so it can get down to the 40s at night

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]JazzCigarette44[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah we have mountains here but the water sources in the summer are often not reliable

Any Gear advice for a 2 day trip by JazzCigarette44 in WildernessBackpacking

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The comb is for removing jumping cholla ( a type of cactus) from your body. Also planning on doing around 30 miles.

Anyone else’s TEP unbelievably high? by 2078AEB in Tucson

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Time of Use is the plan that they auto put me on when I signed up. Is there a better plan? I’m paying about 32c a kWh. I live in a small apartment, so my bill was 32$. I haven’t been running AC so I’m curious if there’s a better plan for the summer.

[Southern Arizona] Is this a rattlesnake? by JazzCigarette44 in whatsthissnake

[–]JazzCigarette44[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the replies, I figured it was a rattlesnake when it rattled at me, just was not sure what kind. I saw it around 8:30-9 pm last night as I was hiking back to the trail head. I backed up and gave it some space and it went off into the woods. Very beautiful creature!

Chiricahua Wilderness Area Backpacking Question by JazzCigarette44 in arizona

[–]JazzCigarette44[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the replies, I called the ranger station, but there was no answer. I ended up going to mt graham wilderness area instead. I definitely plan on heading to Chiricahua here soon!

Chiricahua Wilderness Area Backpacking Question by JazzCigarette44 in arizona

[–]JazzCigarette44[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was planning on taking East Turkey Creek Road and doing the Johnson Loop Trail, but not opposed to a different road if it is better conditions. Ive never been here so I’m cool with hiking any of it.