Arizona Backpackers
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There are a lot of reasons a person might head for the backcountry. Wanting a challenge, a little solitude, some camaraderie or just a good place to hide a body. Nowhere worth going, don’t have the right gear, no one to head into the wilds with or just not sure how to make the first move. There is always somewhere worth exploring and it is easy to start with the gear you have. Somewhere in life I
12/28/2019
One constant problem that a lot of outdoor lovers struggle with is storage space. That problem gets even bigger once you start adding car accessories to accommodate your outdoor adventures. One solution I found for our cargo box is a kayak rack. I picked up these Swagman kayak hooks for $35 on Amazon 4 years ago. Every time I put my cargo box away I appreciate these hooks. I don't even notice the giant coffin until the next time its services are required.
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11/15/2019
Since this list is always evolving, we felt it appropriate to share REIs take on the latest and greatest headlamps. Easily one of the most important backpacking purchases you will make, and you might be shocked how affordable some of these can be.
Tested: The Best Headlamps of 2019 | REI Co-op Journal Find the perfect headlamp for your next trail run, hike, climb or adventure among our testers' six favorites.
10/05/2018
At 14,500', Mount Whitney is the highest point in the US outside of Alaska. With its base just outside Lone Pine, CA, it is also a very manageable road trip from the Phoenix area. Several members of Arizona Backpackers have either day-hiked or backpacked Whitney during the tail end of the hiker quota season.
There are several benefits to climbing Whitney in late September to early October; a less crowded mountain, trails generally free of snow and ice, manageable temperatures, and it's well clear of monsoon season.
There are lots of great resources for planning your hike. Here are a few of Arizona Backpackers favorites.
https://www.timberlinetrails.com/WhitneyMain.html
https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-mount-whitney/
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Whitney/forecasts/4418
Gear Highlights for Sept 30 - Oct 1 Trip:
Osprey Exos 58
Osprey Atmos 65
Source 2L Hydration Bladder
Platypus Gravity Works Filter
Big Agnes Copper Spur 4 (AZ Backpackers recommends 2-man tents for Trail Camp)
Enlightened Equipment 20* Enigma Quilt
NeoAir XTherm pad
Nemo Fillo Pillow
Helinox Chair Zero
REI Flexlite
Garmin eTrex 30
Goal Zero Venture 30
Jetboil Sol
Cannon Rebel + 2 lenses
Sony A7Rii + 2 lenses
Various Puffy Jackets and Windbreakers
Balaclava, Gloves, Beanie
Five Ten Camp Four Mid
Merrell Capra Mid Sport
If you have any specific questions about gear or trip planning, post them in the comments section and we will do our best to respond.
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