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Thinking of doing big bend with the family. Being from Mississippi but working in west texas I somewhat know the terrain but have never wheeled there.
Any must haves for the area will be appreciated? Sat phone?
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A tent and basic camping stuff. Take a first aid kit and know how to use it. There is fuel outside the park on the west side near Terlingua. Bring some binoculars and a telescope. The sky is beautiful out there at night. It also gets cold at night. My son and I camped there one year down by the river and saw upper 80's during the day and near freezing over night. Also explore outside the park. Around Terlingua is a neat area.

Edit: Plan ahead. Reservations there are hard to get in peak times of year.
 
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Thanks for the info I have a camper in van horn but would like to camp there a night or two traditional.
 

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This is on my list.
Reading some trip reports:

Some of the off-road trails are quite remote. Bring extra water.
It could be a day or two before anyone comes along.
 
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Extra water is definitely on the list. Don't know if we will camp or get a vrbo and just day trip around.
 

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My friend just got back. Awesome place. Bring all your camping gear. There is a Jeep badge of honor trail there. Black Gap. Download app and get a badge upon completion. Its a road in the park. Also I will send info o. Campground outside of park. Park normally booked this time of year. I plan to go in the next few weeks
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If you‘re coming in from Van Horn make sure to hit up the Prada in Marfa and of course Teralingua.
 

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Hello! Jeep wave, I’m out here in Big Bend...



Hey, had to say something.
You already had the sat phone.😁
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