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  1. Mike K

    Canyonlands/Needles: Salt Creek to Chesler Park

    Haha, I got that vibe a little bit recently. I did a quick one-nighter to Chesler last November and (if I remember correctly) they said something along the lines of "please pack in water, it's best to leave the water for the wildlife" (referring to the pool by druid - whether that's the same as...
  2. Mike K

    PCT Survey 2023

    I really enjoy reading those PCT surveys. I don't think I have it in my bones to be a thru-hiker (nor would my family situation make it easy ). Nonetheless, it's fun to fantasize about, watch people's journeys on YouTube, and check out what gear is used. I've often wondered if the "top gear" in...
  3. Mike K

    Packrafts. The thread.

    I've seen a friend do it before on a 3 night trip. I think it worked out alright for him. I vaguely remember him snoring and keeping me up! Haha.
  4. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    West foothills of the Henry Mountains??
  5. Mike K

    Shakedown - Yellowstone Thorofare

    I'll throw out a few minor observations. I know many of my comments = spending more money. I "upgraded" from "standard pack cover" like you have listed to a dyneema one about 8 years ago...shaves some weight. I never use a knife/leatherman...but I suppose could be important to have. I never use...
  6. Mike K

    Shakedown - Yellowstone Thorofare

    No bag or quilt?
  7. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    One of the Big Drops in Cataract??
  8. Mike K

    Smartphones and how to get your battery to last...

    Most have covered the main points. I also have an s23 ultra. It's battery has seemed phenomenal to me coming from a 6 year old phone. I'm airplane mode the whole time and I use the GPS sparingly (I don't track...I think that eats battery pretty fast). Pictures, reading at night, some navigation...
  9. Mike K

    Backcountry Tire Question

    Some more answers from this forum from a few years back: https://backcountrypost.com/threads/tires-for-older-truck-goodyear-wrangler-a-t-adventure.8737/
  10. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    You got it!
  11. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Ha, I found another picture with a different vantage point (different trip). If it's still too vague I'll post a picture that should be a dead give away. We're looking for the body of water or state park...
  12. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Another hint: The name of the body of water isn't in the name of the state park.
  13. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Ha. That's how I feel about all the desert posts!
  14. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Not Big Sand Wash.
  15. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Hint: Adjacent to a State Park.
  16. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    No. No.
  17. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Not Red Fleet.
  18. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Wow, it's been a while since I got one! You all are too savvy and well-traveled. I don't have a ton to select from, so he's one that's not very backcountry. Name the location or body of water:
  19. Mike K

    Guess the spot: Utah Edition

    Halls Creek Narrows?
  20. Mike K

    Greetings from the West Side of the Winds (Wind River range)

    That sounds like an interesting story! Wow.
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