At Daisy Farm, best chance of seeing a moose is waking up super early, hiking towards mt. Franklin on the trail and about 2 miles there a pond called dead birch i believe and moose tend to graze there. Thats where I saw my first IR moose. Check it out next time! Its on the Nat Geo map, just a small blip of water. Tip I got from George Desort ;)
I had at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the fuel can left. I would weigh it for you to check that but I already have it back in my pack for another trip and I dont want to unpack it, haha. No extra batteries! Just add fresh ones into your lamp before your trip. Also use the "lock" function on your headlamp if you have one. That will save you from any accidental lamp turn ons in your pack.
Mine was 34lbs with food and water on day one. Ended around 21lbs on the last day. Matt was a little higher at 38lbs day 1 and ended at 28lbs on the last day. (7 days of food weighs a lot! )For a regular overnight we are both under 25lbs easy, probably closer to 20lbs. But for this trip we had a few luxuries (5th of fireball, books, extra camera gear etc) not to mention the extra food!
They hold six (more if you squeeze in). You can share if folks ask to join. If the weather is nice I think most people just take a tent spot if the shelters are full. I think it's an unwritten rule to share if the weather is awful. For the most part iit's first come first serve. Don't expect others to share but be open to it if someone asks. Always bring alternate shelter.
Take paracord and some clothes pins next time. Better hung up than on the ground and have to be careful of the squirrels. They will take small items of clothing!
I had cord. Ended up using it later on (visible at 12:29 mark). I was mostly just taking advantage of the sun this day. No need for clothes pins honestly. If you wrap cordage around itself you can loop your clothing through the loops and bingo you have secured clothing. I was sitting next to it the whole time so I could fend off the furry friends! haha We were warned about the foxes stealing socks and shoes because of salt by the folks on the ranger ferry. So I was keeping an eye out.
Love the thunderstorm! Glad you had shelter that evening...
We were too!! Haha. Beautiful campsite there too.
At Daisy Farm, best chance of seeing a moose is waking up super early, hiking towards mt. Franklin on the trail and about 2 miles there a pond called dead birch i believe and moose tend to graze there. Thats where I saw my first IR moose. Check it out next time! Its on the Nat Geo map, just a small blip of water. Tip I got from George Desort ;)
I will keep my eyes peeled the next time I am through that section! Thanks for the tip.
These vids are awesome! Excited for my backpacking trip up there!
Thanks for watching!! Glad you like them. Have a great trip!
Funny in the pocket right where you left it
Haha! Right where we left it :)
Did you take extra batteries for your head lamp and you had plenty of fuel
I had at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the fuel can left. I would weigh it for you to check that but I already have it back in my pack for another trip and I dont want to unpack it, haha. No extra batteries! Just add fresh ones into your lamp before your trip. Also use the "lock" function on your headlamp if you have one. That will save you from any accidental lamp turn ons in your pack.
Curious how heavy your packs were?
Mine was 34lbs with food and water on day one. Ended around 21lbs on the last day. Matt was a little higher at 38lbs day 1 and ended at 28lbs on the last day. (7 days of food weighs a lot! )For a regular overnight we are both under 25lbs easy, probably closer to 20lbs. But for this trip we had a few luxuries (5th of fireball, books, extra camera gear etc) not to mention the extra food!
Does anyone ever share their shelter?
They hold six (more if you squeeze in). You can share if folks ask to join. If the weather is nice I think most people just take a tent spot if the shelters are full. I think it's an unwritten rule to share if the weather is awful. For the most part iit's first come first serve. Don't expect others to share but be open to it if someone asks. Always bring alternate shelter.
Take paracord and some clothes pins next time. Better hung up than on the ground and have to be careful of the squirrels. They will take small items of clothing!
I had cord. Ended up using it later on (visible at 12:29 mark). I was mostly just taking advantage of the sun this day. No need for clothes pins honestly. If you wrap cordage around itself you can loop your clothing through the loops and bingo you have secured clothing. I was sitting next to it the whole time so I could fend off the furry friends! haha We were warned about the foxes stealing socks and shoes because of salt by the folks on the ranger ferry. So I was keeping an eye out.