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Hagz & the Hounds

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Hi All! New member here, and wanted to say hello to the Arizona crew.
From the midwest now in AZ
2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Z71 & 2005 Willys Jeep Wrangler

Spent most of my time getting lost in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

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Razrrila99

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Hi All! New member here, and wanted to say hello to the Arizona crew.
From the midwest now in AZ
2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Z71 & 2005 Willys Jeep Wrangler

Spent most of my time getting lost in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

Cheers
From a fellow Midwesterner - Welcome to the inferno haha. Great looking Silverado!
 
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samsara

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Hi All! New member here, and wanted to say hello to the Arizona crew.
From the midwest now in AZ
2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Z71 & 2005 Willys Jeep Wrangler

Spent most of my time getting lost in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

Cheers
I too have a 2015 Silverado 2500 as well as a 2000 Jeep Wrangler [emoji2]. I prefer to use the Silverado for overland type stuff because it’s more comfortable and plenty capable. If interested, give me a shout, we’ll do a little exploring.
 
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Hagz & the Hounds

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I too have a 2015 Silverado 2500 as well as a 2000 Jeep Wrangler [emoji2]. I prefer to use the Silverado for overland type stuff because it’s more comfortable and plenty capable. If interested, give me a shout, we’ll do a little exploring.
I'm in the same boat when it comes to what vehicle I use. The truck is a bit more of a pack mule compared to the little Jeep.
We'll have to plan a trip. Unfortunately I'll miss the expo due to some weddings, but should be able to get some trips in this summer and full.

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Hi All! New member here, and wanted to say hello to the Arizona crew.
From the midwest now in AZ
2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Z71 & 2005 Willys Jeep Wrangler

Spent most of my time getting lost in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

Cheers
Welcome! We have so much public land to explore around our beautiful state! You're gonna love it here!
 
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How do you guys in Arizona deal with the heat when camping? I am considering moving in the next few years to a new place and Arizona is on my list but I'm not to sure about the heat.
The best way to beat the heat for summer camping is to head up into the higher elevations. Down here in Southern Arizona we have what are called "Sky Islands" which are isolated mountains that pop up well above the desert floor and are spread out all over the southern strip of the state. We spend the day exploring around the desert, looking at old mines, exploring new trails, etc. When it comes time to start looking for a place to camp, we head to the closest Sky Island and try to get as high up as we can. Generally, anything above 6-7k feet is nice and comfortable in the evenings. If you are in Phoenix you can head to Prescott N.F. or Flagstaff, or all the way up to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. I've heard that NM has milder summers than us, so driving east might also be a great option, like over to Gila N.F.
 

samsara

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I’ll be at a wedding in flagstaff during the expo, hoping to get away on Sunday to check it out again.
 
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Razrrila99

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Dont let the heat bother you moving out here in the least. Great options have been presented already. Moving out here from DFW you will think you are in heaven without that humidity. I moved from Kansas City, but have spent several weeks of summer visiting friends in DFW. Ive not camped in the summer yet, but hopefully with the Turtleback Ill be getting out more and more.
 

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it’s nice and cool camping down in the canyon along the black river. A bit of a drive so staying several days would be recommended. I don’t think that’s much of a problem with this crowd [emoji6] We had to use a heater one night in the middle of July.
 
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