Any Experienced Hikers Here?

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

On this particular trip potable water will not be a problem. We will be hiking on well established trails in the Grand Canyon Nat'l Park. The Park Service has installed water sources along the main trails. I will either buy a Camelback or some Platypus water bottles.

That's FANTASTIC! That makes the BIG concern a non issue. EXCEPT, always make sure you have a reserve back-up of water. Don't count on water being where you expect it, until you are actually there, drinking it!

With the water issue resolved, you can concentrate on packing some good foods. Calorie count is a must, but good taste is an absolute. There's too many options out there to survive on marginal food!!!