Teton Hiking Backpack
Teton Hiking Backpack
Hiking in Wymoing.. what are the best trails?
So I was thinking of going on a roadtrip this summer to Wyoming. It will be a trip consisting of 3-5 college girls and we want to go backpacking. The Grand Teton hiking trails look fun but the Wind River trails also look beautiful! Which would you recommend? We also hope to visit Yellowstone at some point. We plan on spending around 10 days there.
Also none of us have ever done a long backpacking trip so where can we learn the ins and outs of backpacking? Like how to pack, how and where to camp, how to keep bears away, etc.?
http://books.google.com/books?id=DcvLoSN25AUC&dq=frommer's+yellowstone+and+grand+teton+national+parks&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=tSOAS53kEMiUtgeX8_z1Bg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CCMQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=&f=false
http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780762734207
http://www.wikio.com/shopping/core/viewreview.jsp?rp=1506140&pt=3&id=1000&rt=6008
Check these links for a few good books that should be helpful.
http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/back.htm
All backcountry camping in "Grand Teton National Park" requires a permit. Backcountry camping permits are issued free of charge to walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. Permits can be obtained at the Colter Bay and Craig Thomas Discovery and visitor centers, and at the Jenny Lake Ranger Station. Beginning in 2008, backpackers will be required to carry approved bear-proof canisters when camping below 10,000 feet in elevation. Bear-proof canisters are provided by the park or visitors may use any of the following approved canisters during the overnight stays in the park backcountry.
http://www.backpacker.com/august-09-rip-go-paintbrush-cascade-canyons-loop-grand-teton-national-park/destinations/13245
"Paintbrush-Cascade Canyons Loop": 18.1-mile counterclockwise loop starting at String Lake trailhead (1). Take the String Lake Trail .1 mile to a bridge (2) between String and Jenny Lakes. After .2 mile, bear right at a Y-junction onto the Paintbrush Canyon Trail (3). You'll cross a marshy area west of String Lake (look for moose), then curve north across sage-covered foothills before climbing 4.6 miles through subalpine forest to Holly Lake at 9,410 feet (4). Eat lunch in the shadow of 11,539-foot Mt. Woodring before tackling a 1,310-foot, 1.5-mile pull to the crest of Paintbrush Divide (5).
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/backcountryhiking.htm
"Yellowstone" has a designated backcountry campsite system, and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for all overnight stays.
Hiking and camping restrictions are occasionally in effect as a result of bear activity. Never camp in an area that has obvious evidence of bear activity such as digging, tracks, or scat. Odors attract bears, so avoid carrying or cooking odorous foods. Keep a clean camp; do not cook or store food in your tent. All food, garbage, or other odorous items used for preparing or cooking food must be secured from bears. Most backcountry campsites have food poles from which all food, cooking gear, and scented articles must be suspended when not being used. Treat all odorous products such as soap, deodorant, or other toiletries in the same manner as food. Do not leave packs containing food unattended, even for a few minutes.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/yellowstonenationalpark/0809026044.html
Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the Lower 48 and a popular spot for backcountry hikers. The shortest route to the lake is via the "Delacy Creek Trail", which begins 8 miles east of Old Faithful on Old Faithful-West Thumb Road. From here, the trail winds 3 miles along Delacy Creek through moose country and the edge of the forest at the lake. At this point, it's a tossup: You can head around the lake in either direction. Assuming that you take a clockwise track around the lake -- a distance of 18 miles -- you'll continue 4.5 miles on the Delacy Creek Trail to its intersection with Dogshead Trail, and then head west on the Shoshone Lake Trail until it intersects with the North Shoshone Trail and returns to your starting point.
You may find the links at the bottom of the page helpful too.
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Bear proof / Resistant Food Container/ Canister The Backpacker's Cache $74.95 The old standard in bear cans, approved for years by both the SIBBG and IGBC for all parks and forest areas where a bear can is required. All black with a ridge to keep the can from rolling away down hill. Reduces food odor transmission and keeps bears OUT. 8.8" dia. X 12" long, weight 2.7 lbs. Designed to slip into camper's backpack; holds approximately 6 person-days of food.... |
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TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack (Mecca Orange) List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $57.71 Used From: $60.00  |
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An integrated rain cover stows into a cleverly concealed, zippered compartment. The Teton Sports Scout 3400 is sized for youth and light backpackers. It features adjustable height shoulder straps, an integrated rainfly that stows into a cleverly concealed zipper compartment, and a padded water bladder pocket... |
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TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack (Grey) List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $67.96 |
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The Explorer 4000 is packed with features normally found only on more expensive backpacks. A full length adjustable torso allows this pack to be adjusted for those 5'1" all the way up to 6'4". The padded back and airflow system provides padding in the perfect spots while allowing substantial airflow to prevent your back from getting too hot... |
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TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack (Hunter Green) List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $59.61 Used From: $47.00 |
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Boasting a compact main compartment that measures a mere 3400 cubic inches, the Teton Wilderness 55 internal frame backpack is ideally sized for the light backpacker or young camper. Comfort-wise, the Wilderness 55 is outfitted with dual aluminum stays that adjust to the shape of your back, along with contoured shoulder, lumbar, and waist pads... |
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TETON Sports Adventuer Rolling Duffle Bag (30"x 16"x 16", Black ) List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $121.88 |
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This rolling suitcase is built with TETON Sports quality and loaded with extras normally found on bags selling for twice the price. No-snag zippers, ballistics-grade material, and strong polyethylene inner frame mean this luggage will withstand car, train, bus, or air travel... |
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TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack (30.5"x 12.5"x 12.5", Red) List Price: $139.99 Sale Price: $88.72 |
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A rugged all-purpose pack large enough for three- or four-day outdoor adventures. Includes custom-fit features such as split waist wings for independent top and bottom adjustments at hips and waist, contoured harness with redesigned chest straps, sliding torso lengthener, and forward-tightening load straps... |
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D SLR Digital Video Sling Camera Backpack Daypack C2000 Water Resistant 4 Lenses Sale Price: $32.95 |
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A perfect combination of quick access and weather protection, this compact sling shoulder bag with 2 compartments takes an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories... |
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TETON Sports Fox 5200 Internal Frame Backpack (Blue) List Price: $139.99 Sale Price: $80.00 Used From: $71.23 |
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The Teton Fox 75+10L internal frame backpack is a great fit for the serious hiker. Comfort-wise, the Fox is outfitted with dual aluminum stays that adjust to the shape of your back, along with contoured shoulder, lumbar, and hip pads... |
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TETON Sports Trailrunner 2.0 Hydration Backpack w/ Bladder (16.5"x 10.5"x .7", Black) List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $28.52 |
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Minimalist pack comes with 70-ounce/2 liter bladder, deep pocket for snacks and wallet, exterior bungee with barrel lock. Low-profile athletic cut rides above jersey pockets, below bike helmets. Adjustable waist/shoulder fits men and women... |
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Bear proof / Resistant Food Container/ Canister The Backpacker's Cache List Price: $74.95 Sale Price: $74.95 |
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The old standard in bear cans, approved for years by both the SIBBG and IGBC for all parks and forest areas where a bear can is required. All black with a ridge to keep the can from rolling away down hill... |
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TETON Sports Summit 2800 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack (26.5" x 11" x 10", Silver) List Price: $119.99 Sale Price: $69.58 |
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This hydration-ready pack fits 2.5-liter bladder (not included) and has left and right ports and clips for drinking tube. With lower sleeping bag compartment, six pockets, two pouches, slide storage, and gear loops, the Summit2800 stores everything you need for a weekend trip... |
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TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack (Mecca Orange) List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $57.71 Used From: $60.00 |
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An integrated rain cover stows into a cleverly concealed, zippered compartment. The Teton Sports Scout 3400 is sized for youth and light backpackers. It features adjustable height shoulder straps, an integrated rainfly that stows into a cleverly concealed zipper compartment, and a padded water bladder pocket... |
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TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack (Hunter Green) List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $59.61 Used From: $47.00 |
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Boasting a compact main compartment that measures a mere 3400 cubic inches, the Teton Wilderness 55 internal frame backpack is ideally sized for the light backpacker or young camper. Comfort-wise, the Wilderness 55 is outfitted with dual aluminum stays that adjust to the shape of your back, along with contoured shoulder, lumbar, and waist pads... |
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TETON Sports Hiker 3700 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack (30.5"x 12.5"x 12.5", Red) List Price: $139.99 Sale Price: $88.72 |
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A rugged all-purpose pack large enough for three- or four-day outdoor adventures. Includes custom-fit features such as split waist wings for independent top and bottom adjustments at hips and waist, contoured harness with redesigned chest straps, sliding torso lengthener, and forward-tightening load straps... |
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TETON Sports Trailrunner 2.0 Hydration Backpack w/ Bladder (16.5"x 10.5"x .7", Black) List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $28.52 |
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Minimalist pack comes with 70-ounce/2 liter bladder, deep pocket for snacks and wallet, exterior bungee with barrel lock. Low-profile athletic cut rides above jersey pockets, below bike helmets. Adjustable waist/shoulder fits men and women... |
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TETON Sports Summit 2800 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack (26.5" x 11" x 10", Silver) List Price: $119.99 Sale Price: $69.58 |
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This hydration-ready pack fits 2.5-liter bladder (not included) and has left and right ports and clips for drinking tube. With lower sleeping bag compartment, six pockets, two pouches, slide storage, and gear loops, the Summit2800 stores everything you need for a weekend trip... |
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TETON Sports Summit 1500 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack (22.5"x 11"x 9", Orange) List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $57.69 Used From: $48.02 |
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This hydration-ready daypack fits a 2.5-liter bladder (not included) and has left and right ports and clips for drinking tube. With six pockets, two pouches, slide storage, and gear loops, the Summit1500 stores everything you need for an overnight or full-day trip... |
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TETON Sports Canyon 2100 Canyoneering Internal Frame Backpack (25.5"x 13"x 11.5", Orange) List Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $73.51 |
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Load this pack up with a change of clothes and shoes, food, sleeping bag, tent, poles, ice axe, mini cook stove, and more, yet pack still rides tight and comfortable so you can run and jump without fear of losing anything... |
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TETON Sports Outfitter 4600 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack (35.5"x 14.4"x 14" Navy Blue) List Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $116.38 |
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The Outfitter4600 is our largest ultralight backpack and is designed for those times when you have to take a lot with you and you don’t want to destroy your back doing it. With eight pockets, two pouches, four compression straps, gear loops, eyelets, mesh storage, bungee storage, and expandable hood storage, this backpack fits everything... |
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Bear proof / Resistant Food Container/ Canister The Backpacker's Cache $74.95 The old standard in bear cans, approved for years by both the SIBBG and IGBC for all parks and forest areas where a bear can is required. All black with a ridge to keep the can from rolling away down hill. Reduces food odor transmission and keeps bears OUT. 8.8" dia. X 12" long, weight 2.7 lbs. Designed to slip into camper's backpack; holds approximately 6 person-days of food.... |
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Camera Backpack Camcorder Bag 9 LENS $139.95 Compartment Top 180 full & front U-large accesses provide easy pack access Customize upper compartment for storing camera gear Roomy lower compartment with removable closed-cell insert for camera accessorie Large thickly padded zip pocket on top to stow CD player or other delicate items 2 padded front zip pockets with organizer, mesh pocket, D-ring and attached zip bag 2 side mesh pockets provide ... |
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New Photo DSLR Video Digital Camera Fast Backpack Pack Bag 100 AUDIO Side 180 Full Access Warranty-Black $85.95 A perfect combination of fast access and lightweight, this compact backpack with 2 compartments takes an DSLR with compact zoom lens attached, plus an extra mid-range zoom lens (18-200mm f/3.5) or flash unit, audio player, and lots of personal gear. Fast-access front zip pocket and padded pocket for cables, adaptors and small items. Side mesh pocket keeps water bottle close at hand. Extra Velcro... |
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TETON Sports Adventuer Rolling Duffle Bag (30x 16x 16, Black ) $121.88 This rolling suitcase is built with TETON Sports quality and loaded with extras normally found on bags selling for twice the price. No-snag zippers, ballistics-grade material, and strong polyethylene inner frame mean this luggage will withstand car, train, bus, or air travel. Front compression straps and innovative frame keep bag balanced and able to stand on its own. No need to lean or prop to ac... |
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D SLR Digital Video Sling Camera Backpack Daypack C2000 Water Resistant 4 Lenses $32.95 A perfect combination of quick access and weather protection, this compact sling shoulder bag with 2 compartments takes an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories.Camera Compartment: 8.5inch W x 6.1inch D x 12inch H. Approximate Pack:9.9inch W x 8.7inch D x 17.3inch H inches. Reinforcement at all stress points. RAIN COVER INCLUDED... |
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TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack (Mecca Orange) $57.71 The Wilderness55/Scout3400 is perfectly sized for youth and the light backpacker. Complete with adjustable height shoulder straps, a rainfly compartment and rainfly, the Wilderness55/Scout3400 also features a padded water bladder pocket. Two side zippered pockets, side and front mesh pockets, and a top zippered pocket provide plenty of room for smaller accessories. A top-loading main compartment a... |
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TETON Sports Explorer 4000 Internal Frame Backpack $124.99 The Explorer 4000 is packed with features normally found only on more expensive backpacks such as a full-length adjustable torso that allows this pack to be adjusted for those 5 feet, 1 inch tall all the way up to 6 feet, 4 inches tall. The padded back and airflow system provides padding in the perfect spots while allowing substantial airflow to prevent your back from getting too hot. Its contoure... |
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TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack (Hunter Green) $59.61 Previously sold as the Wilderness55, the Scout 3400 is perfectly sized for youth and the light backpacker. Complete with adjustable height shoulder straps, a rainfly compartment and rainfly, the Scout 3400 also features a padded water bladder pocket. Two side zippered pockets, side and front mesh pockets, and a top zippered pocket provide plenty of room for smaller accessories. A top-loading main ... |
