Camping

[bbro]

So, I was looking into the rest of the camping trips and realized the last one is actually a hike in site. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to have to buy a hole bunch of stuff for one night. It's a mile hike in, so it's not like I can make multiple trips to the car to carry everything.

I am contemplating sleeping in a hammock, but even then, I don't know how to get the stuff to the site. I have one day pack for hiking (not very big) and another day pack (about the same size) as an extra. I can leave my hiking backpack in the car, maybe, since I'll probably pass it on my way out. But, then I have to think about the hammock, rainfly (I think we all know it's gonna rain), sleeping bag, clothes, food (if I attempt to cook at the site), possible bear canister, and all the odds and ends I might need. *SIGH*

Like, I want to go, but at the same time, I'm not sure I CAN go logistically. Any advice is appreciated.

[glatt]

Well, it's a different game, hiking in to a site. You need to take less stuff than you normally would, and you don't want any of your stuff to be too heavy. You need something big enough to hold all your stuff.

Is there drinking water at the site, or do you need to buy a purification system or carry water in?

There are a lot more logistics to hiking in to a site.

You are capable to handle all of them, but you will probably have to spend some money on at least some new gear, unless you can borrow some.

[bbro]

Originally Posted by glatt

Well, it's a different game, hiking in to a site. You need to take less stuff than you normally would, and you don't want any of your stuff to be too heavy. You need something big enough to hold all your stuff.

Is there drinking water at the site, or do you need to buy a purification system or carry water in?

There are a lot more logistics to hiking in to a site.

You are capable to handle all of them, but you will probably have to spend some money on at least some new gear, unless you can borrow some.

There are spigots in the camping area. It's this park. https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park

There's no one to borrow anything off of REI has a used gear outlet now, but it's still expensive. I think there is a used store near Asheville (where I'm going next week). I was also thinking of renting, if I can find somewhere. I know REI does, but I don't know which locations. I would think I need, at least, a tent and pack and a bear canister (if I need it). Everything else, I think, I can do with what I have.

[xoxoxoBruce]

REI is high end, maybe look for cheaper stuff that you'll only use once is awhile.

[glatt]

How much does the tent you have now weigh? It's only a mile. You can carry an 8 pound tent that far. You don't need a backpacking tent.

You probably will need a big backpack though. Unless you have a big duffel bag you can sling over your shoulder. Check craigslist. Or ebay. The summer is winding down, you might find that people are unloading their gear.