Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
Yeah, it's doable -if you like swimming in deep water with a backpack. Otherwise. I'd stay on the trail... Why do you suppose the trail leaves the river,...
driftersmith 2008-04-09 14:54:03 #50310

Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
The store was out of every size two weeks ago. How about using a Nylon sack (like your sleeping bag stuff sack) hung with fishing line and a caribiner? Has...
paigefalk69 2008-04-09 14:44:02 #50309

Re: Alum: Specific Chemistry and Where To Buy?
I buy mine in the baking section of the supermarket.
Don Lundman 2008-04-09 13:41:20 #50308

Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
Hi Richard, The last contact I had with the Ratsack guy (sorry, I forget his name) was about 18 months ago when I bought my medium ratsack. Based on the...
billferris2003 2008-04-09 12:33:53 #50307

Re: water?
No problem. It sounded to me like you were starting your hike from the NK TH with 16.5 pounds of water alone apiece...maybe my calculations were off. If...
bobhostetler 2008-04-09 11:45:42 #50306

Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
A agree the large size is the only way to go. Cost and weight are nominal, but it holds everything, even for a long hike. I only know they are physically...
richard2425848 2008-04-09 11:37:00 #50305

Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
Speaking of which, has anyone tried to get from the mouth of Escalante to the mouth of 75-Mile along the River ? I know the standard route takes you away...
johngeyles 2008-04-09 11:31:44 #50304

Re: Escalante Creek/75-mile camping? Rat Sack?
richard2425848 wrote: > > ... And the Backcountry Office has them for rent. The manufacturing > plant for them, Armored Outdoor Gear, is located in...
Reid Priedhorsky 2008-04-09 11:04:11 #50303

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