Hiking in……. and Camping

Most people think that packing in your tent and camping gear can be a really back breaking…tough task !!    Truth is, with today’s new technology, you can do it much more easily than you could in the past.

We are gearing up to shoot a television show focusing on Hiking into the Mountains of Big Bend, 8 miles in, and then setting up camp and staying for several nights.  It will take some serious pre-planning to make sure we have what we need to stay warm at night and have food and water to last our days in the outdoors.

    

It makes sense to get your gear together ahead of time and make a shorter hike, 2-3 miles, to make sure that you have your act together.   A large backpack loaded up should fit very comfortable to your body.

Your really not hanging the pack-pack on your shoulders.  Instead, you’re strapping the pack to your back with a multiple strap system.   Test it out first and dial it in to make sure that it supports your back and is comfortable.  That is key !!

Some folks like to go camping with a little more comfort.  For example, some like to rent a cabin, others like to pull a Trailer with their Motorcycle and have a Tent System in the Trailer.  You can also pull a Travel Trailer or pull a Fifth-Wheel trailer.  Either way, get out there and see some great country side.   Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Parks are only 1.5 hrs from San Antonio, our home base, so make the plan and get in the outdoors.  You don’t have to go to Colorado or New Mexico to go hiking, look on-line to find some great hiking close to your home base.

Outdoorsman’s Note:

Making a packing list makes good sense.  I suggest you use these items for your list at a minimum: Good High Quality Hiking Boots or shoes, Back-Pack, Tent and Tent Tarp, Small Hammer, Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Brunton Compass, Map of the Area, Portable Chairs, Rope, Waterproof matches, Toilet Paper,  Flash light and Extra Batteries, Small Wood Saw, Water, Food, 2 Way Radios, Camping Pillow, First Aid Kit, Hat, Insect Repellent, Rain Gear, Multi-Purpose Tool or Knife.

                 

Thanks For Your Time Today and……………………..I’ll See You In The Outdoors !!