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We're very excited that we got a permit for 4 nights North Rim GC in late October, going Bill Hall -> Esplanade -> Deer Creek -> Upper Tapeats -> Esplanade -> out. On Night #1 we'll be caching water on the Esplanade for Night #4. This will be our first time caching water, and I've found a little bit of info online but not as much as I expected. We already know we'll need to label, store in a good spot, and keep track of the location. But I want more specifics about what kind of container to use so our water will be ready & waiting for us - no animal punctures! Since we have to carry the water down to our cache spot, we can't use anything too heavy or unwieldy. The NPS isn't allowed to give specific brand recommendations, so I'm seeking advice from you experts:
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!
- If you've cached water on the Esplanade or elsewhere where you had to carry it pretty far, what container(s) have you used that you recommend (or don't recommend)?
- Did you put the container in an Ursack or Ratsack or something like that?
- Did you carry the water in front in a small backpack, and if so did you cache the backpack and the water? (The article I saw suggested that.)
- How many liters do you think each person needs (camp on Esplanade, then hike out next day - we'll have water waiting in car) - 4L? 6L?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!