Hello Everyone. My son and I are planning a backpacking trip to Baxter for this summer. We have plenty of experience hiking and doing day summits, but the last time I went backpacking was in 1991. A lot of the technology has changed, and there are quite a few techniques out there which are new to me. I plan to use this thread as a journal of the planning of the trip, and as a way to seek advice from those who may have more experience.
My first question to you all, is what maps and guides have you used to plan your trips? The parks website map was not much of a help to me. I like to be able to put a map out in front of me and turn it around and write on it and stuff. I have seen stuff online, but nothing I would spend the money on without holding it in my hands… any recommendations would be appreciated.
I am looking into a Slumberjack Nightfall 3 person tent for our trip. It seems I always have to set my tent up in the rain and the design of this tent appealed to me. I am however worried that it may be too warm for ME. in July, and am worried about packing/drying condensation. However, I’ve camped in Canada and wasn’t prepared for how cold it was at night in the last week of July. Does anyone have experience with this tent?
Stove Question. Do they allow wood burning stoves like a nano fire box, or will I be forced to carry fuel? I plan on using a stove at breakfast and dinner for boiling water and making bisquick. How much gas/alcohol is necessary for 7-9 days of camping + a few days emergency supply? I will carry a little extra weight between the 2 of us to eat decent food, but my ideal situation would be to go light and carry a wood stove with some alcohol as a back up.
Anyway, I know this is rather long winded, so if you are still reading, Thanks! I haven’t stopped thinking about this trip since I started thinking about it… Can’t wait to be on the trails!
-Ben