Taking a three week, 12 state, trailer camping trip. We start by beelining from MN to Texas panhandle. After three days there we head West to Grand Canyon area, North thru the high plains and along the Rockies to Devils Tower area, East to Badlands, and then back to MN shade, lakes, and rivers.

The trip will be June/July (dictated by available vacation time). We have an Aliner Classic camper, a pop up shade, and a 4x4 SUV to haul it all. We plan to stay in out-of-the-way places when possible and hike the trails all day.

I know we will need to carry more water than we are used to on the trails, but how much? We hiked the Badlands two years ago and we are planning to do that again. I'm told that even if you find water in the Badlands, it cannot be made safe to drink.

Have any of you hiked the trails at Palo Dura or Dead Horse Point? What did you carry with you? Are fires permitted? What advice you you have for shade, bothersome critters, portable first aid, trail food, proper clothing, etc?