Yes.

Pack your pack and stay close to truck if it’s your first hike.

Keep it simple with cooking. I don’t even cook for many trips. Just makes things easier sometimes.

I got rained on for 14 straight days last July in Colorado. My rule is prepaid for 20 degrees in the Rockies. Temps can drop fast with afternoon thunderstorms at elevation. Keep your sleeping insulation dry by all means. Wear wet hiking clothes next day to keep a dry set to sleep in.

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Posted by The Spleen

Member since Dec 2010

38865 posts

Posted on 3/21/22 at 8:35 pm to Nodust

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Keep it simple with cooking. I don’t even cook for many trips.

I haven’t been backpacking in several years, but I had gotten to the point where I only used my camp stove for coffee in the morning. Those tuna pouches are great for backpacking.

My best advice is know your limits. Start small and work your way up to longer hikes/trips. I’ve bitten off more than I could handle before, and it can ruin the experience.

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Posted by MintBerry Crunch

Member since Nov 2010

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Posted on 4/7/22 at 7:35 pm to Nodust

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I got rained on for 14 straight days last July in Colorado. My rule is prepaid for 20 degrees in the Rockies. Temps can drop fast with afternoon thunderstorms at elevation. Keep your sleeping insulation dry by all means. Wear wet hiking clothes next day to keep a dry set to sleep in.

Should I keep my bag in my rainfly-ed tent during the day while we go out on short day hikes? Should I bother to bring a tarp for extra protection in case of rain, or to set up as a porch for our tent, or is a tarp just extra weight?

It’s three guys, a 6P tent is way way way overkill, right? I’m thinking so.

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