5 Gallon Challenge Rules

Who:

Adults and kiddos that are up to a moderate hike and one night camping.

What:

One evening, spend the night, wake up and have breakfast with some great people. Not exactly ultralight camping, but a bit more challenging that tent camping. Just a bucket worth of gear typically means no tent, no ground pad, no sleeping bag. Time to get creative.

When: 

Friday, October 4, 2024 5pm to Saturday, October 5, 2024 11am

Where: 

Elizabeth, Colorado- Hudick Ranch

Why:

To be direct...We are all way too soft. Challenge yourself and your kiddos to rough it a bit while having some fun.

How Much: FREE

RULES

USE A 5 GALLON BUCKET AS A MEASURING DEVICE ONLY WITH LID ON, OR LIMIT OF BUCKET, AS-IF IT HAD LID ON (NOT TO EXCEED THE TOP)

BUCKET DOES NOT GO WITH US (STAYS IN CAR)

AT TRAILHEAD WE EACH EMPTY OUR BUCKETS AND DESCRIBE WHAT WE CHOSE TO BRING, AND WHY

PACK INTO KNAPSACKS

HIKE IN (typically < 1 mile) AND SET UP CAMP

SET UP CAMP, RELAX FOR THE EVENING

IN THE MORNING, HAVE BREAKFAST, PACK UP AND HIKE OUT

SUGGESTED GEAR:

Layered Clothing appropriate for inclement weather (Does not need to be in bucket)

SHELTER: Cordage, tarp, piece of plastic film, etc)

SLEEPING SYSTEM: Waterproof bivvy, thin blanket, poncho, etc.

FOOD: Freeze dried meals, Snacks

FIRE: Small camp stove or fire starting supplies

WATER: Water bladder

KNAPSACK: Or small backpack that must also fit into bucket