Originally Posted by
indyfabz
For one, I like to be able to go a little faster now that the days are shorter where I am. If the weather cooperates, I’m planning to go out for six days starting a week from tomorrow. I’d prefer not to have to rush in camp to set up, shower, and cook before it gets dark. After DST ends, that becomes even more important. I’ve done long weekend trips at late as mid-December.
And personally, I think having to walk sucks. It sucks more if it has to be done several times. Ask me how I know.
Late season or winter camping up in northern part of USA, days are short, batteries in your headlamp are even more important, and when those batteries are chilled, they don't last as long. For that I also like to bring a tent light that I can hang inside the tent.
Have a great six day trip. I hope the shower building is heated, they often are not. Depending on where you are they might have been shut down for winter.