My son and I are going to do a 2 week trip this summer. We're planning to do Rimrocker, hit a few Moab trails, maybe do Escalante or the Maze, head over to Ouray/Telluride, and then eventually up to the LCDC. Most of the time when we camp we use our trailer, but because it's just the two of us and we'd like to do some multi-day overland trails we're going to need to pack the cruiser and pack differently, so I'm looking for some advice. I've done lots of shorter tent trips (2-4 days) in my life, but this will be the longest by far as well as likely the hottest (Moab in July) and most remote.
#1: Does anyone have a good checklist they use for their trips that they'd like to share? I have one I use to stock and prep the trailer, so if not I'll start with that, but I know it's missing stuff as we have a lot of permanent stuff in there (dishes, utensils, wash basins, etc)
#2: What key gear do you feel you can't live without on a trip? What stuff do you routinely bring and never use?
#3: How are you guys packing stuff for trips like this into your trucks? I don't really want to unload everything each time we stop if I don't need it, especially if it's raining. Rubbermaid storage bins? I have one drawer which is full of tools and recovery gear and I have a set of Kaon dividers (and attic).
#4: Anyone have interesting (and affordable) gear or gear hacks they'd like to share? I'm probably not going to drop $1-2k on a rack-mounted awning, for instance, but I may drop $100 on a 12x20 tarp and some tent poles and then bring some rope and bungees in order to create one if I need the shade. I have a $15 battery-powered faucet that fits on top of my water jug (convenient).
Stuff I do have and will bring (not a complete list):
Lastly, I've hit a few people up via PM, but if anyone is interested in doing some overlanding and trails from July 2-12 let me know.
#1: Does anyone have a good checklist they use for their trips that they'd like to share? I have one I use to stock and prep the trailer, so if not I'll start with that, but I know it's missing stuff as we have a lot of permanent stuff in there (dishes, utensils, wash basins, etc)
#2: What key gear do you feel you can't live without on a trip? What stuff do you routinely bring and never use?
#3: How are you guys packing stuff for trips like this into your trucks? I don't really want to unload everything each time we stop if I don't need it, especially if it's raining. Rubbermaid storage bins? I have one drawer which is full of tools and recovery gear and I have a set of Kaon dividers (and attic).
#4: Anyone have interesting (and affordable) gear or gear hacks they'd like to share? I'm probably not going to drop $1-2k on a rack-mounted awning, for instance, but I may drop $100 on a 12x20 tarp and some tent poles and then bring some rope and bungees in order to create one if I need the shade. I have a $15 battery-powered faucet that fits on top of my water jug (convenient).
Stuff I do have and will bring (not a complete list):
- tent, sleeping bags, air mattresses
- folding camp chairs, folding table
- plates, silverware, cooking utensils, wash basins, etc
- Poop tent, “seat”, bags, TP, etc
- 2-burner propane camp stove
- propane lantern, flashlights, batteries
- 75 quart Igloo cooler
- three 5 gallon water jerry cans
- one 4.5 gallon rotopax with fuel
Lastly, I've hit a few people up via PM, but if anyone is interested in doing some overlanding and trails from July 2-12 let me know.
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