For a couple of years I have been keeping track of all my ‘bag nights’ and then posting the total at the end of the year on my microBLOG. A few years ago I decided to try changing things up by keeping a running total throughout the year posted on this page and I think it worked out pretty well, so I’m going to continue doing it.
If you are interested in checking out my previous year totals, you can find those below:
This friendly competition of keeping track of ‘bag nights’ started a number of years back on the forum at Backcountry Post, and I follow the very simple ground rules that were set up over there:
There are no official rules, but a bag night here is typically defined by a night out camping in some form. It doesn’t matter if you sleep on a tarp, in a tent, or in the back of your vehicle. It’s more of an attitude thing. If you are outside to enjoy nature, if it’s camping, then it’s a bag night.
Total Bag Nights: 18
January 6 – 8 | | | Indian Creek | | | 2 Nights |
January 12 – 15 | | | Pahranagat Valley | | | 3 Nights |
January 28 – 29 | | | Painted Desert Ranger Cabin | | | 1 Night |
Jan 30 – Feb 1 | | | Bonita Canyon Campground | | | 2 Nights |
February 1 – 3 | | | Gilbert Ray Campground | | | 2 Nights |
February 24 – 26 | | | Butler Wash | | | 2 Nights |
March 4 – 5 | | | Swett Creek | | | 1 Night |
March 15 – 20 | | | Canyons of Navajo Mountain | | | 5 Nights |
Randy I certainly do enjoy your amazing trips and the wonderful photography. I absolutely enjoy Utah and have already been to many of the places you have shown.
Thanks Robert!