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To carry more water without carrying it, bring a filtration pump or a bottle of iodine water purifying tablets.
Posted: Jan 21, 2009 Ben

At least 2 bottles of water one for hot choclate, tea, lemonade, and other sugary drinks. And one for water. Additional bottles are helpful for emergencies.
Posted: Jan 21, 2009 Ben

The inflatable sleeping, a shorty like the Prolite 3 (Cascade Designs-Thermarest) can make all the difference on hard desert pan or rock. My Prolite 4 short comes in at less than a pound with 1 1/2" of foam.

I grew up in Arizona. Desert hiking on public lands often meant connecting the dots between stock or Game and Fish water holes or wells. Contact either the FS, BLM, or AZ Game and Fish to get locations of improvements, tanks, or guzzlers in the areas.
Posted: May 27, 2008 blue_sage

-30 TO 20 SLEEPING BAG MAY TO OVERKILL
Posted: Apr 29, 2008 TIM

I have been hiking in the Arizona desert for 38 years and still can not find a way to carry enough water. Any ideas?
Posted: Apr 17, 2008 Jojn Zeller

The inflantable sleeping pad is an optional luxury because at 2-3 lbs. it really could make or break the trip.
Posted: Mar 16, 2008 Tyler

Don't forget, food and water (about a gallon a day).
Posted: Mar 13, 2008 Kenneth

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