Tahoe rim trail

We've used these for a few years now, and are quite happy with them. We don't coddle them, use then everywhere and for everything…and they've held up great.

But man, those are some longs days you have planned…

We are planning to hike the trt on nearly to same itinerary beginning 8/5. We are hoping to complete in 9 days also from Tahoe meadows. I've used platypus bage quite a bit and never had a leak. We are caching water in a few spots too.

William,
PM sent with a few questions.
Thanks
Eric

10 days on the TRT is a easy schedule, especially with long summer days.

The NE and E side is pretty dry, so bring extra water. It's a good section to try to get through with a long day or day and a half.

And try to avoid being in the section up there that has bikes on the trail every other day (i.e. hike that section on a no bikes day!).

You'll have a great time… it's a great trail.

"I will be hanging my food. I have always used a bear canister. I have watched videos on youtube. I have the zpacks system, any tips are again welcomed."

PCT method is the way to go. If you can, practice before your trip. The types of trees around Tahoe make it difficult. It's rare to find that perfect branch without a snag around it. Good luck.

Setup your hang before dark. If you find yourself setting up camp at sundown, go take care of your hang before dinner and return after to pull up your bag(s).

Use the biggest rock, or rocks, that the throw bag will fit. Nothing worse than getting it over the branch to see it stop about a foot over due to lack of mass pulling it back down.

Be sure your line is free of tangles before you throw. I like to give it the overhand "baseball" throw, but I've seen people successful with the "bolas" style too.

Tell your friends to take video while you try for a chance to win a million dollar$ on American's funniest home videos.

Have a blast. I'm jealous.

Thanks for the warning HAHA! Getting that set up before dark is top priority.
Thanks
Eric

I've used a platypus gravity filter for years with no issues with the bags until one of my scouts snagged a bag on a branch and punched a hole in it. Just in case, bring some tenacious tape to patch so you don't ruin your trip if something happens.