Escalante Grand Staircase UT 4/23-27/2025

  •   Category Weight
  • Shelter
    0.7 lb
  • Packing
    1.01 lb
  • Sleep System
    2.35 lb
  • Packed Clothing
    0.95 lb
  • Cooking & Food Protection
    0.39 lb
  • Water Purification & Storage
    0.2 lb
  • Electronics
    1.15 lb
  • Ditties
    0.35 lb
  • Go Suit
    0 lb
  • Consumables
    11.11 lb
  • Total 18.2
    lb
    • oz
    • lb
    • g
    • kg
  • Consumable 11.11 lb
  • Base Weight 7.09 lb

This gear list is for a 5-day, 4-night backpacking trip in Escalante Grand Staircase with Andrew Skurka Adventures. EXPECTED CONDITIONS: Late-April in Escalante means mild days with chilly nights, occasional gusts, and mostly dry, rugged trails of slickrock and sandy washes. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-50s to low 70°F, while nights can drop into the 20s–40°F. Sun protection is essential. Cowboy camping is a likely option due to low expected precipitation. Since camping surfaces can vary from slickrock to loose sand, so having both long stakes and extra guyline is recommended for stable setups. Mosquitoes are not expected to be an issue but are possible in low-lying areas near water.