Re: Caching water on
For what it's worth, I once cached water on the South Kaibab trail with a traditional gallon plastic jug. The upper half of the jug had been torn andÂ...
Jamie Compos 2009-04-19 21:23:20 #54953
Re: Caching water on
Pete, you and Richard make good points about carrying the water at the end of the trip as opposed to trying to carry it down at the beginning.  I...
Alejandro E. Peraza 2009-04-19 20:10:43 #54952
Re: Caching water on
I agree with Pete. From recent experience it is better to have the water with you, it allows you to keep options open in case things change. (I should have...
like2cave 2009-04-19 19:50:25 #54951
Re: Caching water on
Alex -
I too have never had a problem caching water. Maybe I've been lucky, but I do put it in out of sight places, hidden quite well. I ditto the...
richard2425848 2009-04-19 19:40:06 #54950
Backcountry Trails Podcast Updated by Park Service. April 19, 2009
Hiked down to Breeze Point on the Hermit Trail this morning. Today was the first day that was starting to heat up and feel like summer.
This week, veteran...
shioshya 2009-04-19 19:34:00 #54949
Re: Caching water on
Hey Alex,
A Foodsack would work fine OR you could conceal a Nalgene under rocks away
from an established camp. But I will say. I would rather carry an...
Peter Borremans 2009-04-19 19:24:21 #54948
Re: Caching water on
Alex -
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I have never had a problem with any container, including gallon jugs right off the store shelf, but I've heard of others who have had their...
Bob Bordasch 2009-04-19 19:20:20 #54947
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