NORTH TEXAS MISFIT TACOS: BBNP trip April 6-9 2017

N. Texas Misfit Tacos Big Bend National Park Trip


Date: April 6-9 2017
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I am going to BBNP in April, there are a few people from the DFW BS thread that has expressed interest so i started this thread to give up a designated thread to plan the trip.

This trip will be a 4 day / 3 night trip through the back country area of the park, we plan to camp at a different camp site each night. The plan is to start on the west side of the park and drive along the Rio Grande (River Road) to the west side of the park. Camp sites are on the small side, so if the group gets too large we may have to get multiple camp sites.

• Gear needed for the trip:~names will be added beside the items people are bringing (this is to help reduce the amount of stuff needed to be packed by everyone)
  • Food
    • you will be responsible for your own lunch and snacks! However you can bring extras if you want!
      • Day 1 Thursday
        • dinner ~ @thedrewsifer (brats and chips)
      • Day 2 Friday
        • breakfast ~ @Zac of all trades (sausage, egg & cheese tacos)
        • dinner ~ @ETXTacoma (Cheese steak sandwiches)
      • Day 3 Saturday
        • breakfast ~ @jorasanu10 (Bacon and eggs!)
        • dinner ~ @Geremy (Burgers or Fajitas)
      • Day 4 Sunday
        • breakfast ~ @Suprajim54 (He said he can scramble some eggs...)

**This is depending on how may people we have going, we may need a couple people cooking if we get a decent sized group.**

Gear List!

• Pop up canopy/awnings (for shade) @Zac of all trades: a very large tarp that can be streched between vehicle racks.
• Grill/Stove ~ @thedrewsifer : coleman stove & skottel @Suprajim54 : backup tabletop grill & camp stove @ETXTacoma coleman stove
• Pots and pans~ @thedrewsifer @Suprajim54 @ETXTacoma kitchen box
• Cooking utensils ~ @Suprajim54 spatula & tongs may have more...
• propane ~ @Suprajim54 has some small propane takes he is bringing @ETXTacoma
• Folding Tables ~ @Geremy @Suprajim54 @ETXTacoma
• Tent ~ everyone
• Lantern/outdoor lighting ~ @ETXTacoma luminoodle
• Headlamp ~ everyone
• Recovery gear ~ @Zac of all trades hi-lift jack, 20' recovery strap @ETXTacoma TREDs, hi-lift, straps, etc.
• Repair tools ~ @Zac of all trades 18v drill and some sockets, basic stuff @ETXTacoma also some tools and drill
• Med kit ~ everyone @Geremy @ETXTacoma
• Coffee Maker ~ @Geremy @thedrewsifer has a french press
• Camp chairs () ~ atleast 1 per person
• Spare gas tank ~ everyone at least 5 gal
• Spare tire ~ 1 per rig
• Water ~ everyone 1 gal per person per day
• Extra water for clean up! ~ an extra gallon per person should be good
• Beer/alcohol (cans only for beer) ~ probably everyone
• Trash bags @~
• Toilet Paper/bio wet wipes!!!! ~everyone
• Portable toilet (for those who cant pee/poo outside) ~ @??
• Communication (CB/walkies) ~ everyone
• Drone ~ @thedrewsifer dispite it being illegal!
• Cameras Photo/Video ~ everyone!
• Rain Gear! ~ everyone!
• Clothes ~ everyone (to include a hat, sunglasses, hiking shoes, and possibly some swimwear)
• more to come as the date gets closer

Entertainment! Who is bringing what??
@ETXTacoma ~ Cards, Large checkers, Cards against humanity!
@Zac of all trades ~ frisbee

If you are going, let me know what gear you have and i will put your name next to the item(s)

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If you have an suggestions on campsites i would love to hear why you liked that spot. I am trying to find some of the most scenic spots to camp for the night, i wake up early when camping and would like to wake up to a nice view. If you have any pics of the camp spots that would be awesome!

12 People currently going!
@Zac of all trades +1
@Suprajim54 +1
@thedrewsifer +1
@Geremy
@ETXTacoma +1
@jorasanu10 +1
@Infernozach17

 

@xJuice are you going??

 

I wouldn't count on it. I have a lot of other things I need to use Vaca days on this year.

 

hmm ..

 

snake bite kit.. im out

 

Looks like fun! I'd love to go, but can't get away then.

 

sick time?

 

or just take no pay

 

This isn't that important to me

 

@Zac of all trades

 

you know you want to!!

Dude... there are snakes everywhere! Dont let snakes hold you back from a good time!

All is paid leave! I am salary!

 

id go, but i already taking days off to go camping at Garner

 

So getting out of town and going on an adventure isnt on your honey do list?? haha

Its ok, helps keep the crowd to a minimum...

 

Haven't been to Garner in 18 yrs

 

Not exactly

 

April? Dang. It'll be warm.

 

Obligatory link to my previous post

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/big-bend-2016.406742/page-2#post-11413458

But preference if camping back country is:
Glenn Spring, at the stat of Black Gap for fewer than 5 vehicles.

Or Roy's Peak Vista and Mickenney Springs for larger groups.

These areas are good because they're isolated and don't see much vehicular traffic.

 

I looked at the Farmer alminac from the last few years and it looks like the dates that i picked shouldnt be to bad. Highs were usually around the mid 70s and lows were in the 60s. Should be good for hammocks and such...

 

If you hammock, bring some stands to setup. Not a lot of trees outside of the Chisos.

 

I'm definitely in. I'll add to the list some things. Probably just me but may have a rider come along.