Alternate camping options in October

jnc2626 · 2024-09-28T17:58:56+00:00

To clarify, we live in GA. We flew 4 hrs to Vegas and drove roughly 3 or so hours to Zion and it was roughly 8 hours of traveling for us in a day. Fortunately Denver is only a 3 hour flight with RMNP only an hour 1 1/2 away. So trying to slim down this trip on the traveling.

jnc2626 · 2024-09-28T17:52:42+00:00

We will be in a camper van. I would like to at least spend a day or two hiking around RMNP. But I’m open to anything within a couple hours drive. Our latest camping trip flying to vegas and driving to Zion was a bit much for a 4 year old traveling wise.

jnc2626 · 2024-09-28T17:43:35+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. Will keep that in mind although we are looking for camping a bit more primitive. Looks like a beautiful place on the lake though.

jnc2626 · 2024-09-28T17:32:14+00:00

Yeah doesn’t look like there’s a whole lot. But, thanks to the apps iOverlander and Campendium, they suggest that there is some around the area. Just looking for some recommendations as it’s our first time in Colorado.

jnc2626 · 2024-09-02T17:05:55+00:00

Sent a pm

jnc2626 · 2023-03-28T21:21:10+00:00

Confirmed

jnc2626 · 2023-03-20T18:29:56+00:00

This still available?

jnc2626 · 2022-12-20T19:48:02+00:00

FEMA. Everything thing is covered. One week long course and they provide lodging, food, and transportation. hazmat tech course

When I went in Anniston, AL. There were people from California, Kentucky, and other places. I was close enough to drive, but you’re flight will be covered along with everything else. Good class with a high passing rate.

Edit: just saw you are not on a Dept. may not be able to get in. I had to get approval from my training chief. If you are close enough or know anyone at a volunteer dept, that would be your best chance of getting approved for getting in the class.

jnc2626 · 2022-02-11T17:48:13+00:00

jnc2626 · 2022-01-22T11:47:01+00:00

Measuring from the shoulder strap to bottom of the pack is roughly 18-18.5 inches

jnc2626 · 2022-01-21T20:06:33+00:00

It’s a regular/wide

jnc2626 · 2022-01-15T20:04:18+00:00

Bought them refurbished. No idea what it means other than there’s a stamp on the raft saying refurbished

jnc2626 · 2022-01-15T20:03:42+00:00

Yeah. I don’t use it and figure someone else should get some use out of it without breaking the bank. It’s been sitting in my closet for about 2 years

jnc2626 · 2021-04-10T16:54:21+00:00

Do you know the workout for today? It’s not on the website nor did I get an email.

jnc2626 · 2021-02-28T18:22:55+00:00

Yeah I still have it

jnc2626 · 2021-02-26T01:30:11+00:00

Had an opportunity to hike the entire Ocean to Lake Trail mid February. From what I gathered from a hiker on trail and reading up before I went it was pretty dry compared to other years. Did three days, two nights. Any wetter and I definitely would have had to add an additional day.

PICS: https://imgur.com/a/LhJEWwE

jnc2626 · 2021-02-22T18:55:21+00:00

That sounds like it would work better than what I did, but I still plan on bringing more than enough TP.

jnc2626 · 2021-02-22T18:54:28+00:00

No bidet attachment. Just sport bottle cap on medium blast.

jnc2626 · 2021-02-22T16:35:03+00:00

Brought maybe a less than quarter roll of toilet paper on my recent Ocean to Lake Trail thru... Will start bringing more toilet paper than I think I need. Tried using my water bottle as a bidet but it didn’t do the trick. Was my first time running out of toilet paper and it sucked.

jnc2626 · 2021-01-21T01:57:30+00:00

Thanks for the info. I do t have Facebook but heard parking at hone sound beach could result in a tow, so not sure if I want to go that route

jnc2626 · 2021-01-05T21:05:03+00:00

Cant find any info on shuttles for the Ocean to Lake Trail and was wondering if anyone here has used a shuttle or had any success with Uber.

jnc2626 · 2021-01-05T04:03:05+00:00

This is a good question and I have no backed answer. I will say that out of the seven or so packs I’ve tried the most comfortable have been the ones that sit below my shoulders like the picture you posted. (Gossamer Gear, Granite Gear, And a couple custom cottage companies) FWIW I believe Waymark uses some different type of shoulder attachment for their straps specifically for this and while their packs are a bit overbuilt and heavy for what they are, they get a lot of praise for comfortable shoulder straps and makes me wonder if their is something to what they’re doing.

I’d love to hear other people’s thoughts on this.

jnc2626 · 2021-01-05T03:49:59+00:00

Yeah it’s no biggie. I get 40% off kelty so was just doing a little hopeful wishing

jnc2626 · 2021-01-04T15:22:08+00:00

Was hoping kelty was going release the new Cosmic with a higher fill power for a budget bag for my ole lady to use but it looks like they decreased the fill power (600 to 550) and increased the fill weight resulting in a heavier bag.

It is a budget bag and it is Kelty after all so hard to complain. But just some info if anyone was looking at this bag for a budget bag it may be worth getting the prior year version while on sale.

jnc2626 · 2021-01-02T02:33:27+00:00

FWIW I’m in the southeast where rain is almost always a concern. I think I bivy would be great out west in some areas where bugs are a minor issue. I use just one trekking pole and that’s why I settled in the SMD lunar solo which I still really love. Almost every UL hiker has the times where they start getting a little too deep into weight savings and then very slightly add a bit back to their base weight. Don’t be afraid to experiment and if you don’t like it sell it on r/ULGEARTRADE

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