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I'm no stranger to backpacking but this might be my longest excursion and my first trip to Zion National Park as well. I'm planning on backpacking the Southwest desert, then the Western Rim from Lee Pass to the main Zion canyon (52 miles), then the narrows, and finally the East Rim. All in all it's around a 150-160 mile hike that'll last 8-9 days. Any advice on what to bring besides the basics? My pack is 65L and has a base weight of 5.8 lbs.
Forgot to mention I'm going in mid-September.
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How much water are you bringing? Are you walking along a river the whole time?
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>>1053275
water filter. I'll collect water from springs, creeks, and rivers. Thats my only choice.
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>>1053285
You're starting in the desert thats why im asking. I live in the high desert and nothing flows that time of year, unless it just rained. Its much better to hike innadesert when snow is melting in the high country.
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Bring trekking poles if you are planning on hiking the Narrows. You'll be in the river the whole time walking on rocks. Not something I'd do with a pack.
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