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Old 06-09-2005, 10:17 AM   #5
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Re: First-timer: June heat, backpacking and water?

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Originally Posted by New_to_it
I'm planning my test entry into the world of backpacking next Monday -- hiking two miles into the primitive camping area at Colorado Bend state park, for a two-day stay. Yeah, hardly a trek, I know, but it's a first for me and I'm excited! I've only done car tent camping before, and not even much of that. I love the idea of being two miles away from roads, cars, etc, out in the country...

But it is June, in Texas -- am I crazy?!?
Crazy is relative. Have you camped during the Texas summers? If so, you'll have a better idea what you'll be up against. You won't need a sleeping bag -- we've ended up leaving ours in the car or sleeping (stickily) on top of them on humid summer nights.

I haven't backpacked yet, but have done my time in Texas summers. I tend to avoid camping in summer now. Guess I'm getting older, though I don't think I'd pair that with "wiser" just yet.
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