Comments on: Dry Camping – A few simple tips

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By: Colorado Jones

Colorado Jones — Wed, 26 May 2021 02:23:18 +0000

In reply to Paul Mags. Thanks, Paul! As always, very helpful!

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 24 May 2021 14:07:36 +0000

In reply to Colorado Jones.

That photo is from 2006. I typically only carry it like that for short stretches. Here’s an updated version for my water system –
https://pmags.com/the-quiver-hydration-options-for-backpacking

In Utah, I often carry 8+ lbs of water! 😀

By: Colorado Jones

Colorado Jones — Mon, 24 May 2021 13:59:56 +0000

Just wondering about that Nalgene Cantene hanging off the back of your pack in the picture above. That looks awfully unstable. How far do you normally travel with water in that position? And how do you secure the Cantene to the outside of your pack so that it’s not swinging around?

Following your rules of thumb, I did an early season shakedown trip to White Ranch Open Space Park this past weekend, and used an old 100oz plastic juice container to lug an extra 3L of water to our dry camp location (Sourdough Springs). I placed it INSIDE my pack, upright, on top of the sleeping bag, directly against my back, and it carried well there.

Obviously, for a multi-day trip, I’d definitely want to go with something collapsible. The other downside is that the juice container weighed in at a hefty 4oz compared to a Nalgene Cantene. But 4oz extra weight seemed trivial compared to the ~6 1/2 lbs of extra water that I lugged in.

In any case, dry camping is definitely something I’ll probably continue doing in the future.

By: Tom Bierman

Tom Bierman — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:11:05 +0000

I learned the lesson of not bringing enough water to the Lost Creek back in June. Ugh.

By: grannyhiker

grannyhiker — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:35:23 +0000

Those fantastic ridgetop sunset and sunrise (and moonrise, when applicable) views (assuming, of course, no danger from lightning storms during the night) are well worth the extra water weight!

By: Ken Steinhoff

Ken Steinhoff — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:38:58 +0000

Thanks. Dry camping is an important skill.

Under “Less Critters,” I’d add, “Less bugs.” Plus, knowing you can camp almost anywhere, anytime can reduce anxiety and free you up.

Totally agree about eating away from where you camp.