Ultimate GEAR Guide to Havasupai (Havasu Falls)

[@dant3113]

Good tips for beginners. It's amazing how much ppl I see in the wilderness who are so unprepared.

[@mari13ram]

Thank you so much! Going for the first time this year!

[@lizomen9719]

great tips. Plus know yourself. When Im out in nature I notice that I feel nourished by nature and eat less when Im eating at home. I could just eat trail mix and dried fruit the entire time and be happy. However I always need an izzy after a hard hike.

[@graydation]

Jesus Christ... How heavy was your pack lady? There is WAYYYYY too much stuff on this list...lol!

[@itzavious]

LOL the first time it was WAY too heavy for me, I'll admit. I cut it WAY down the second time around and updated my Google doc to reflect the changes. Ya live and ya learn!

[@JMH-jj6we]

Not necessary to use The Lord’s name in vain. He is The Lamb Of God. He was sacrificed to offer you and me salvation. He is risen from the grave and He is alive. Praise the name of Jesus.

[@veronicawilliamson2506]

@@JMH-jj6we That does not upset me when people use my name for emphasis (in vain) as i said before love and compassion, please try to not judge others for me - that is my job, and that i love you regardless ;)

[@frettwalker351]

Lol, I know but I can't take my eyes off the zipper.

[@waterfallstomountains7924]

Great video! I just got in this year. Many reservation procedures have changed making it easier to get in! I posted a video on it. Can’t wait to go!

[@chevyboy2066]

Nice vid, I was waiting for the zipper to fall down thou. LOL

[@spencerdean4181]

good on you bring the pepper spray. easy trails with lots of people can be sketchy if you tent camp alone. i dont recommend a stun gun tho, they dont actually knock people out like tv pretends they do. real projectile tasers can but the gap on the stun gun isnt big enough to end a violent attack. just thought id let you know before your next hike sinse weight is everything when hiking.

[@itzavious]

Thanks! …and you know what, I've never used my taser (thankfully/luckily), but I've always had the suspicion that it won't really do much anyway so thanks for the advice! I will probably just get a stronger spray for next time or something, I've heard wasp spray is super gnarly lol.

[@tracyestrada3933]

Wow...that's a lot of useful information all wrapped up in one video. Thanks! I'm planning on making this trip and you've cleared up a lot of questions I had.

[@maximusdecimusmeridius9482]

Thank you so much! So excited for my trip in July 😁

[@clarkloyd7144]

Great video, rare and very informative..... most videos show the falls and the hike, none show what to take and what to expect. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. A beautiful lady and great vid !!

[@itzavious]

Thank you very much, Clark!

[@macydcgates]

I did this last year. It was the best backpacking and camping trip every! The hike was long but is so worth it! I would recommend to pack light.

[@itzavious]

YES! Definitely, pack light!

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Good job on the packing list! Funny for us military folks hearing someone telling how to pack for a camping trip! Lol

[@itzavious]

Thanks! Haha I bet!! … I'd say it's more of backpacking, though, which is a little more intense than "camping" in my eyes… nowadays camping comes with a cooler, running water and an air mattress lol! Not carrying everything and only what you need to survive and being SOL if you don't have something… ok, ok maybe not that extreme since there is a village and all, but you know what I mean! Backpacking is serious business mister! ;p lol

[@angelaaragon-liles8498]

Thank you for your terrific videos on Havasupai Falls. We are going in October and loved your detailed videos about where to stay and what to expect! If you go a again or decide to try backpacking somewhere else since you have all the equipment you might try the jet boil system. It eliminates the pots and pans unless you're going to fry something so lightens up your pack :) You may also want to try MaryJanes Farm backpacking food. They are very tasty, organic and vegetarian and super easy to use with the jetboil. Thanks again for the great tips!

[@itzavious]

You're welcome!! Oh yay, that will probably be great weather! Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely check those out! I'm always looking for a way to make my pack lighter and I definitely wouldn't mind having more food options :)

[@arnoldcastro9821]

I’m heading to Supai next summer, I love your video, very helpful.

[@danielsmith2881]

Also I hiked the trail in July of 2017 everything you mentioned was spot on. Going again this year. Great video have fun.

[@suzannedumont3982]

Thanks for great info and detailed pictures. Much appreciate your full list. If not too much trouble, can you let me know the brand of your neoprene socks?

[@HaileyyR]

This is amazing! Literally wrote down everything you said! I'm so ready to go in May! 💕

[@davidcomas5698]

Hi first off thank you for the video. It seems very helpful. I am a US Marine of 12 years, living outdoors was my life for 12 years, and I still find this video helpful. So thank you for that. I want to take my dog with me. Any recommendations? For ease on the dog? He is a 2 yr old Belgian Malinois. Also how long of a trip is average? does 3 days sound right? If we dont take the Helo how far of a hike to village or camp ground from the hardball road. Also wha time of year did you go? I dont wanna go when its really hot and not too cold at night. does may sound good? TY so much for your help.

[@itzavious]

Thank you for the compliment! I appreciate it :) ... To be honest I am not sure that dogs are allowed, I know that it says on their website that you can not have dogs in the lodge so I want to say I don't think they'll be able to stay at the campgrounds either (I think this is mainly because they have their own that roam freely in the village and they can be very aggressive, I've seen that first hand) so you may want to contact the tribe to verify. IF you do/can take him, definitely get him quality hiking boots!! Carry plenty of water for him and maybe a hands-free leash. I would only take your dog if he's experienced and can hike 20+ miles over a course of 2 days with ease. I would also take something for protection because as I mentioned, their dogs can be aggressive! As far as trip length I would say 3 days is plenty. We did 3 nights and 4 days and, personally, I would not do a trip longer than that. If you don't take the helicopter you're looking at a 10-mile hike one way. The hike is 8 miles to the village from the trailhead and then an additional 2 miles from there to get to the campgrounds. Not including the mileage to get to the different waterfalls (Mooney, Beaver, etc.) I went in the middle of July. It was very hot but it wasn't unbearable given you're pretty much wet all day, it was at night that I struggled mostly because I do not like sleeping when I'm hot; it felt like I was in a furnace. I would say May and even beginning of June would probably be your best bet. Anything after that and through August is going to be blazing! You're welcome! Happy to help :)

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

dee comas I said in a comment how funny it was hearing how to make a packing list; then talking about MREs. Brings back the MCT 29 grass days ! Lol . RAh

[@Zach-qo7mz]

I’m bringing my black lab I went up 5 years ago and driving up their today

[@juggaloryda7745]

Awesome!!! That was a quick tip video!!! Great job!!! Very helpful!!!🤘🏽🤘🏽I'm gonna go off just about everything you mentioned.but,I have a few questions.i know you said the hike back to the village is about 2miles from the camp ground.is there a Resturant or like a place to order food? And if so, are their prices kinda high being thats its way down in the canyon and is it the same within the grocery store?just asking cause I would like to have a greasy burger after a fun day of adventure lol.or something near that.lol.but,like I said I'll be going off your list also about food.cause for Sure i don't want to be running low on food and being super hungry.

[@itzavious]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, it's two miles one way, so four miles round trip. There is a cafe in the village where I believe they do sell greasy food, lol, but I have no idea on their hours so maybe ask when you arrive. The prices of the cafe I'm not sure of either because I didn't eat there, but the convenience store and the Sinyella store are a little pricey, but not terrible - a small box of watermelon ran $8 bucks, but trust me - once you're there you don't even care about the prices! lol.

[@juggaloryda7745]

Thank you Itzavious!!! I really appreciate the response time.thank you again!!!yea your right I probably won't mind the prices.lol!!! I'm from flagstaff;az.ive been wanting to check out havasu falls for the longest.hoping to make trip out there before it starts getting cold this year.and I will post to your page on my trip if I make out there to let you know how it was for me.thanks again lady!!🤘🏽🤘🏽whoop whoop!!! To you from this Juggalo.late✌🏽✌🏽

[@Jessica-li9py]

Where did you find the water socks?

[@ananya9135]

thanks for the very helpful suggestions. would like to ask hows the drying time of the drainmaker shoes? if i wear them in the water the day before we hike out, would they dry out overnight?

[@kewldestiny23]

Do you think the amount you take is dependent on your stature? I am really short....should I go even lighter with my pack?

[@scottbumsted4533]

Great video. Lots of useful tips. Thanks!

[@shirleycook6605]

WOW you must be new to backpacking you have way to much stuff. Way to much...…...I hiked a few times rim2rim and didn't need a lot of that stuff you listed. Holy Hannah!!!!! Did you carry all that down and back up or muled it in and out?

[@SomyHammad]

The dog is hilarious lol

[@solesk01]

I love the dog censorship lol! great info

[@angelak2506]

Awesome video. Great info for the trip!

[@itzavious]

thank you :) ..and awesome! glad it was helpful!

[@tiffany6423]

I'm headed to Havasupai for my first time this may, and this video has been extremely helpful :)

[@LorneHatchard]

Great Vid, what kind of temps would the end of May / Memorial encounter ?

[@itzavious]

Thanks! :) ... In May and up that North temps will definitely vary from day to day, so it's hard to say, but I think it's safe to say that you'll be looking at around 70 degrees with a drop/raise in either direction (it can literally be 61 degrees one day and then 71 the next), lows probably in the 30's.

[@LorneHatchard]

Awesome thanks!

[@rashn2065]

thank you so much for making this video! husband and I are planning a trip to Havasu falls soon, currently dealing with issues getting the permit to go there but this info will surely come handy when we start to pack!

[@itzavious]

You're welcome! :) ...and see about going with a third party! I am supposed to make a second video on more info for Havasu Falls, but that's definitely an option if you can't get a permit.

[@rashn2065]

We did finally decide to go with a third party since we found out that the lodge is already booked till end of November 2017 !! I kept trying to call the number for campground booking but they never seem to pick up so in the end we gave up going by ourselves. Again, thank you for this video. I saw plenty of other videos on youtube for Havasu falls but it turned out to be just a bunch of people posting video of themselves looking cool at Havasu falls lol.

[@TheJessica753]

Rash N they have a website now that you can easily use to book. I was on the phone for 7 hours straight and no one answered. the next day I found the website and booked.

[@TheJessica753]

great video! thanks for all the info. 🤗🤗 I'm going the end of March. is the trail pretty easy to follow? I hike often out here in AZ but sometimes the trails are harder to follow.

[@itzavious]

Thank ya! and you're welcome!! ... Yes, it is easy to follow. There isn't really a 'trail' in some spots, but the hike pretty much leads you to where you need to go, hard to explain, but I wouldn't worry about that at all :)

[@rosiehernandez4194]

How long is the hike there ? How many miles how long did it take ? What time did u start

[@itzavious]

Rosie hernandez check out my other video! It’s a Q&A and answers all of those questions and more.

[@YoshiGames59]

I’ve been camping before to places such as Wyoming but I don’t own a tent or portable stove or rope. Can those things be provided because I’m trying to find something to do for my 21st birthday on May 7th. Ps. Great video and your dog is very cute.

[@brisaamariee]

Hi, My friends and I are planning to do the hike there and back! do you suggest we do the hike and camp over night instead of hiking all in one day? also, do you need a permit to hike? great video btw.

[@itzavious]

Briseida Garcia Thank you! They no longer allow day hiking to Havasupai so yes, you will need a permit to camp for at least one night; or you can stay at the lodge. I personally recommend staying a minimum of two nights. This will allow you to hike in and out of the canyon (that's 20 miles alone) and time to see the falls without overly exerting yourself.

[@veronicamoraaguilar4395]

We are getting ready to travel to Havasupai Falls this is so helpful thank you. Do you have the info for the helicopter ride?

[@itzavious]

you're welcome! All of the heli details are in my other video which is linked in the description :)

[@lydiachristian9379]

Great video! I just booked a trip with 7 of my friends for May. (High School grad trip.) It didn't say anything on the website and they didn't ask when we made the reservation...do you have to be 18? Some of my friends are 18 and some are 17. I hope not but just want to make sure! Thanks

[@itzavious]

Thank you! And that sounds awesome! You guys are going to have a blast!! As far as I'm concerned there are no age restrictions so you all should be good to go :)

[@terrycrews1760]

Hi Avi! Awesome video thx! Booked my flight this month March 2018 to visit next month in April 2018. I assume most would say it’s too late. Any thoughts on how I could still visit Havasupai or any suggestions on how I could still accomplish? I really would like to go even if it’s just for a day or overnight stay. I don’t mind just using a sleeping bag to sleep on the ground as long as I can see it!

[@itzavious]

Check out my other video, there's some tips there :)

[@sdfaulk01]

Great video, stumbled on this and it is mucho appreciated! Regarding power... what kind of solar charger are you toting to keep the batteries charged up?

[@itzavious]

Thank you! I bought a cheap one off Amazon and although it worked fine on the trip, it was basically useless after and I believe that is because I used all of the energy from it being wall charged and not the actual solar panel aspect. In all truth, solar chargers are really only meant for emergency purposes or long-term trips. It will still work, of course, but if I were to go camping again I would probably just take a good quality battery pack or two. Here's a great article that lists some of the best battery packs: thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-battery-packs/ They also have an article on solar panel battery packs if you're dead set on getting one of those: thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-solar-battery-pack/

[@sdfaulk01]

Thank you for the links and thoughts. Seeing your video got me pondering solar options to keep everything topped off but after exploring those links I am back to thinking a hearty USB battery pack will do the trick. I will be charging a couple of Sony Action cams with remotes to document the trip. If you haven't checked out the new action cams from Sony and you do much outdoor stuff they are pretty sweet. If you did pick one up just make sure you get it with the optional remote so you can see what you are recording right on your wrist. We just got back from 4 days of riding dirt bikes in Death Valley and footage is super bueno (video will be posted soon). Linky share back to check out the Sony: www.sony.com/electronics/actioncam/fdr-x3000-body-kit Have a kick ass week!

[@christopherreynolds7380]

Solar chargers are shit! On a sunny day in El Paso TX (similar solar index to arizona. My 1amp us b solar charger only puts out about 0.3amp. the solar panel it's about the size and weight of an ipad. Your backpack would need to be full of solar panels to maintain your gadgets. Pre-charged external batteries are much more efficient unless you want to live in the dessert.

[@sweetiemijane]

Hi, my bf and i and a couple other friends will be going to havasupai next week. Our plan is to hike in and fly the helicopter back out. Any tips as far as the helicopter goes? How early should we be at the village to put our names down, how long before you got to fly out, etc? Thank you!

[@itzavious]

Love that idea! That's what we did and it worked great! Before anything, though, make sure the helicopter is flying tourists on the day you plan on heading out. The helicopters don't fly on certain days because they're reserved for the natives to use for shipments, etc. So be sure to check the schedule or call them. Once that is figured out I would say everything else is pretty easy. We decided to play it safe and actually headed up to the village around 10pm the night before to get in line, and there were already people there, BUT there's no sign-up sheet until around 8/9am I believe. We had major issues with people freaking out because some people had been waiting since the night before, some since 2 am and some had just gotten there. There was a lot of hostile energy because everyone had to be somewhere, but the helicopter can only fly for so long and it was a matter of who gets to go first. We ended up having to create a sign up sheet ourselves to keep things calm (which the tribe did not end up honoring so that sucked). It can be a tough situation, but my best advice is to literally sit your butt right by the helicopter pad entrance gate (there should be a little metal desk) as that is where they will put the sign-up sheet when it comes. How early you want to get there is up to you, but like I mentioned we went up the night before and people trickled in all night and morning - soon enough there was easily over a 100 people in line. Once we put our names down around 9am (I think) we waited for about 2 hours. Natives get to go first if they need to so that was mostly the hold-up. The helicopter was $80 when we went, $90 if you use a card, so I would just be sure to have a $100 in cash on you for the heli just in case prices change or their credit card machine isn't working or whatever have you. They put all of your belongings either in the "trunk" or in the big ass net the helicopter carries so keep anything you'd be afraid to lose on you in a small bag. Should be fine, but our stuff didn't go on the same helicopter as us. They put everyone's stuff in a big pile and then load up little by little so we had to wait for our bags at the hilltop for a while. If we would have known we would have had at least grabbed our car keys so we could sit in the air conditioning. lol. Sorry this is so long!! Hope it helps :)

[@sweetiemijane]

Hi! No worries! I really appreciate all the details. We are flying back Sunday so when I checked they do run Sun, Mon, Thurs, and Fri. Yikes...we weren't planning to head over there the night before, would you say that helped being there that early? Like was there a line at least to be able to sign up your names by that time? I was told they dont give out the sign in sheet until around 9 AM but to get there early anyway. I actually called Airwest basically asking if our stuff is going to be with us and he said 40 lbs and when i tried asking if it's 40 lbs per person or 40 lbs total, he sounded confused. So I didn't really get an answer. How long did you guys wait for the stuff to get there? Thank you for all your help!

[@itzavious]

Ok, cool! Given that the sign-up sheet is ultimately first come-first serve it's probably not necessary for you to go the night before. Although, if people have been there overnight and waiting and you try to sign up before them, they might have something to say to you, but I mean what can you do, ya know. That's the issue we were running into. I don't know, it's really a tricky situation. If it was me and I was going again I would just head up superr early that morning, make sure I sit by the table when I get there (because people will crowd it) and would just enjoy our last night at camp. That's my honest opinion. It might be a long day of waiting if you're not first on the list, but at least you're not hiking 10 miles. On a side note, we went with a group that organized our trip so there were a TON of people there for that event, there could be fewer people there when you go, who knows. All in all, don't worry girl!! You guys will have SO much fun and this will be the least of your worries. Relax and just let it unfold. You will all get out of there eventually haha! It would be 40 lbs per person. We waited less than an hour for our bags for sure. It wasn't terribly long, but a wait nonetheless. You're welcome!

[@w183fd5]

Hi! Any advice on hiking shoe? What brand did you use and did you like them?

[@itzavious]

I hiked in my Columbia Drainmaker water shoes and had no problems! You don't need any fancy hiking shoes for this trip (IMO). My friend wore some old sneakers and did just fine. It's not an intense hike, just long so most importantly just make sure they just have good traction, are comfortable and size up!

[@erlpen2016]

nice video...thanks for sharing it ...

[@bencox4483]

First....amazing video! Now the question, how long in advance did you start planning? Looking at late April, early May of 2018.

[@itzavious]

Thanks! Depends on your experience, but I would say at least 1 to 2 months in advance. I slowly started putting everything together so I could see what I was missing, what I needed to buy, etc. If you have the time no sense in rushing it - that will also allow you time to play with the weight of your pack to get it down to the most minimal weight possible.

[@bencox4483]

Thank you! I'm good to go with gear, I did a section hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in April and have backpacked the AT and most of Europe. Getting in pack shape now for this one. Who and when did you talk to about permits, where did you fly into? I'll be flying out of either Baltimore or Philadelphia. All your generous help is much appreciated.

[@itzavious]

Awesome! Then this should be a breeze for you. I live in Arizona so we drove up to Supai. If you're flying I would recommend flying into Flagstaff (FLG airport). You'll still need to drive to Supai no matter where you fly into so it will cut down your drive by at least 2 hours. Permits are extremely hard to get and go on sale in February, you can call periodically and sometimes they'll have cancellations, or you can try to find people who have extra permits. Otherwise, I recommend you try going with a third party.

[@bencox4483]

Plan A was calling as soon as possible in February, but I'd love to have a plan B. What third party options are there? Also, how crowed is it in late April/early May? FYI, congratulations on your skydive! I use to be a Smoke Jumper/Wildlands Firefighter, 83 jumps was my limit. Sorry for all the questions, but this has been on the bucket list for a long time and trying to do it right.

[@itzavious]

Good luck! You might be able to get through with persistence. Just depends, but April/May is the most popular time to go. The description on my other Havasupai video has all of the third party info. Thanks! It's super fun!

[@alicereighley2584]

VERY helpful!!!

[@hectorcaicedo1557]

Good info I'm definitely planning to go this summer 👍🏿 So taking the helicopter is part of the trip to get there or was that something extra you wanted to do?

[@itzavious]

Awesome! The helicopter is separate and is optional. You can take it into the village and hike 2 miles down to the campgrounds or you can hike the full 10 miles. You can take the helicopter out of the canyon back up to the trailhead, too. We decided to take it on our way out of the canyon because we had already done the hike in and didn't feel the need to see it again, plus on the way back you'll slowly be ascending and then have to ascend the switchbacks at the very end, which is a lot tougher after you've been hiking 20+ miles already throughout the trip!

[@VenusGirl819]

what kind of hiking boots did you use?

[@itzavious]

The first time I went I took a hiking shoe, but the second time I saved the weight of carrying a second pair and did the entire trip in my Columbia Drainmaker shoes. You'll need a water shoe of some sort anyway so my advice is to double and get one that can be used for hiking as well. If you don't plan on going in the water at all, then I may have a different answer.

[@marnixkaaken4131]

Hello i'm marnix and would like to trip here too. But we did not know how it was because it's a bit unclear because we saw that the cost is 1000 euros per person we thought it's not realistic so we went on Research and you can help us and I'm going to family with me, but we know some of the long distances but can help us with the real prices and how expensive it is to pack. And how should you camp it is free or you have to pay extra and how do they let you in Sorry for the bad english but come from the Netherlands and use google translate I hope you can answer here.

[@itzavious]

Hi Marnix! It definitely does NOT cost 1000 euros per person to go to Havasupai. It is around 100 euros per person (add 25 for each additional day) if you are able to get a permit, which is very hard to do. I recommend you go with a third party. Third parties essentially purchase all of the permits available for a given weekend and then sell them to people as part of a package. It will be about double the cost, but well worth it! I will list some affordable ones here for you: www.granogi.com/book-your-trip www.retreatintolife.com/events/havasupai/ www.wildernessbadass.com/ As far as packing, it is as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. There are several things I would consider "must have's" such as a good quality backpack, hiking shoes, tent or hammock, etc., but everything else is totally up to you on what you want to bring. If you don't have ANY backpacking gear and need to buy everything for the first time it can get a little pricey. No problem! I'm happy to help and I hope it translates well for you!

[@luciasday1331]

Can I buy food there or do I need to take all the food I'm going to eat with me ?

[@SISMACify]

How much did your bag weigh?

[@deanaalvarez4622]

Which outfitter did you use or did you go alone? I am a single female looking for something like this.

[@itzavious]

I used granogi.com last year, but you can search Facebook, Meetup or Eventbrite, too, to see if anyone else is doing a trip down there. I've seen quite a few different ones before.

[@tonR8]

awesome video!!!

[@itzavious]

tonR8 thanks!! :)

[@peterjensen1623]

You ever finish painting that wall?

[@itzavious]

Actually... Nope!

[@DianaTrindade01]

Do they allow you to charge any item by using a wall outlet? Anywhere?

[@itzavious]

No clue! I imagine there might be outlets in some of the buildings, like the little cafe, but I didn't go inside so I can't say and not sure if they would allow it. Best thing to do is to just take a good quality compact battery pack.

[@pacificsportsfishing]

you should host your own travel show, excellent

[@pedroescobar7725]

Ive been doing some research but hearing from you would be perfect, was the campground crowded? also about how long was the hike down?

[@itzavious]

The hike from the hilltop to the village is 8 miles, the hike from the village to the campgrounds is 2 miles, for a total of 10 miles. I believe it took us about 5-6 hours, but we stopped a few times to take our packs off and eat. I would say the campground was full, but it didn't feel crowded. I think that ultimately depends on where you choose to set up. If you use hammocks and choose a spot that is full of trees you'll probably get more people wanting to use the trees, too, obviously. We used a tent so we picked a spot where you could really only fit one group of people. We had someone next to us, but it didn't feel intrusive because there was a tree in between us and no space for a group on the other side. I did notice the farther back you go (towards Mooney) the fewer people were there. They all seemed to congregate or set up camp near the horse stables/water spring, which makes sense to be close, but we didn't mind the short walk for some added solitude.

[@pedroescobar7725]

Awesome! Thanks for the insight :)

[@rogerharper141]

I would be in Vegas for a short time , can i go to this falls for just a day ?

[@itzavious]

Unfortunately, no. They don't allow day hiking and it's not recommended because you'd be hiking 20+ miles in one day. You could technically work around the system and take the helicopter into the canyon in the morning and hike out at night, but you would still need a permit to be on their land, which isn't easily acquired. It's just not a good idea overall haha. Too strenuous.

[@natashamalasha]

I never comment. But am compelled, out of appreciation. Thanks for this video! Big help! Bonus for the pointers from a girl's point of view too :)

[@itzavious]

manickone aw thanks! Glad I could help :)

[@waynehendershot5766]

How many people are allowed on one reservation?

[@ivyquintana]

What water proof make concealer did you use

[@itzavious]

My mascara was waterproof, my concealer wasnt but i took the Maybelline age rewind since it has a built-in applicator.

[@justme-bb4qt]

I heard there's tap water, is it safe for drinking?

[@itzavious]

There's a natural spring. You can drink from it if you want, but I would take purification tablets or a filter. Better safe than sorry!

[@Tattlingtourist]

Thanks SO much for this awesome video! We are going in October so this will be very helpful.

[@SydneyCurtis1]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@keriannecrawford]

I booked my trip through the reservations website. What permits do I need if any?

[@itzavious]

You need a permit to camp there, which you pick up at the village office. If you booked your trip through the Havasupai tribe's website then I imagine what you paid for should include your permits.

[@keriannecrawford]

itzavious awesome thanks!! I can't wait for my trip!

[@itzavious]

You'll definitely have a blast! I'm going again in June and can't wait either :)

[@keriannecrawford]

itzavious I'll be there July 7-11

[@rosannaramirez2975]

What kind of underwear did you use for the hike in and out?

[@itzavious]

I actually don't remember. Definitely stay away from cotton - TBH, just go commando if you're comfortable enough lol

[@BeepBoopCharis]

How's the pooping situation on the hike down?

[@itzavious]

Pooptacular! There's porta potties at the hilltop (at least when we went there were), but if you can't hold it and are prairie doggin, just dig a hole somewhere... or better yet, go in a plastic bag and take it with you so you can flush/toss it in the village (that's what I think you're supposed to do). Totes up to you what you want to do with your night soil!

[@anwaralomaisi3660]

thank you!

[@tahirrazzaq9494]

Lol I probably packed 1/4 of what you did and I was fine :) personal preference.

[@itzavious]

Yeah, agreed. I updated my doc with items I didn't take the 2nd round. More experienced or 'minimalist' type folks will probably be good with taking less, but it's a good starting place, then can widdle from there :)

[@tahirrazzaq9494]

Yeah definitely! well I just didn't want to carry too much weight, that last part on the way out is brutal! But I think you have a solid list and some great suggestions about clothing and shoes! I wish I had taken Chaco's because we hiked all the way to the confluence and even though you are crossing several stream, the hike down had some boulder jumping so I recommend shoes with good grip!

[@annmaes7550]

How far are the bathrooms from the campground area?

[@itzavious]

Depending on where you set up, a short walk. There are (I think 5) scattered throughout the grounds.

[@annmaes7550]

THANK YOU!

[@artmatthew1]

Hi! Where in the world is this place?

[@itzavious]

Arizona!

[@artmatthew1]

itzavious, and yet it looks so exotic! I'm definitely interested!

[@GaryV16]

Great vid

[@itzavious]

The Hiking Tejano thank you!

[@joshuaprice922]

Was that a dog photobomb / photovomit?

[@itzavious]

Joshua Price no dog vomit lol he was just licking the blanket and grossed me out! Didn't know he was doing it until I watched the vid back. Such a weirdo. Yuck!

[@luciasday1331]

Is there a place to charge your phones ??

[@rod11815]

no

[@FranknVonne]

I wish I would’ve seen your whole video before our trip!! I got blisters. :/ great video though!

[@amarip2011]

What solar charger did you use? T.I.A

[@itzavious]

Hi! I used one I got off Amazon and it while it was fine on the trip, it was useless after and I think that's because the energy we used was from it being wall charged and not the actual solar component. I recommend just taking a good battery pack or two instead. Here's an article that might be helpful in choosing one: thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-battery-packs/

[@luram86]

5 gallon jug..on a hike. ye. Right

[@itzavious]

Well, you wouldn't be very smart if you decided to fill it up at the beginning of your hike.

[@joeyferrari2653]

can i bring small dog (miniature pinscher) ?

[@itzavious]

It would depend on your dogs' fitness level, but I'm pretty sure dogs aren't allowed. You can call them to confirm.

[@maxitobi77]

Helo! Sory, need help because im going vegas in may and plannig to go to the falls, but there is no place ay the lodge or camping. Im from argentina and gonna be there for just a week for a congress. So , can you hellp me? Can i just go there and sleep with the sleeping bag....or better, is there a what that i can go and "share" the space to sleep...or a way to ask people that is going there uf i can "goin " them just for one night. Bescause if not, i will mease that paradise!!!!!Hello!!!!hellp!!!

[@itzavious]

Unfortunately, you need a permit to hike to havasu falls so you won't be able to just go and camp in a sleeping bag. If you can't get a permit or find someone else to join (and I'm not sure how you would do that, FB maybe?) then I would look into going with a 3rd party such as granogi.com... or you can also search Facebook, Meetup, Eventbrite, etc. to see if anyone else is hosting a trip down there.

[@jonaskills]

I'm reading a lot about the animal abuse at havasu, did you see any of that while you were there?

[@itzavious]

There is definitely animal abuse down there, it's been going on for many many years. I personally did not see any physical abuse take place, but I did see emaciated, over-worked horses that were loaded with tons of stuff! It was absolutely heartbreaking. I took video and pictures for "evidence" and really only started learning about what was going on during/shortly after my trip. I also refused to use any of the pack animals when I went out of sheer principal and carried my belongings the entire way, it was tough, so I can't imagine what the horses and donkeys are put through. I think people will continue to go to Supai despite the abuse, but I at least hope they will have the decency to not use the pack animals.

[@discovery781]

Very informative

[@annabalaban9022]

what the dog is doing at 6:20?

[@itzavious]

lol... he was licking my blanket and I didn't know he was doing it!! Totally grossed me out so I covered him. And needless to say, I had to do laundry once I watched this video back lol.

[@lanavikalanai3977]

Are dogs allowed? I have a chihuahua and I have a child backpack to carry him. Do they allow pets? He's like my child.

[@itzavious]

Dogs are not allowed.

[@lanavikalanai3977]

itzavious what why? I have a ESA license for him. He's a certified dog

[@lanavikalanai3977]

itzavious are there ways around this? I can't go if he can't.

[@itzavious]

I'm not sure why I just know that they aren't. You would need to ask the Tribe if they can make an accommodation, but my guess is that it's too much of a liability - they have village dogs that roam freely and are very aggressive. I have a dog and would ~never~ bring him for that reason alone. I've personally seen their dogs fighting and it's terrifying.

[@chrisreynolds6391]

@@lanavikalanai3977 I wouldn't take a child or a dog. It's a grueling journey. Have you ever hiked 20miles with your dog? I'm less worried about clearance (which I'm sure you can get) than I am about the dog.

[@maxitobi77]

please!!!gonna be there in may....help!!!!

[@itzavious]

What do you need help with? lol

[@WaldenWoods2024]

No speaker. Please.

[@sonic_alien192]

Te falto una buena navaja

[@ihaverandomlifevideos]

"water filtration tablets" lol - you meant purification tablets :D

[@itzavious]

LoL yes! The blonde has since been removed from my hair. doh. ;p

[@ihaverandomlifevideos]

lol, now that the blonde is gone........ on to more videos!

[@danielsmith2881]

That would be a utility knife. Oh and you are super attractive.

[@x.livelife2509]

Hi hun. Whats ur IG?

[@pamsimonson5500]

GEAR? arson

[@homeconstruction2406]

you are very cute

[@randomshagz]

Zip up your shirt... please.

[@jonunaitis7570]

It's all about the money. With these bloggers.

[@itzavious]

All about the money??? Now I KNOW you're not referring to me so I'm just going to let that one be.

[@jonunaitis7570]

Bull sh....... It is already ruined with to many peeps are you kidding. Do you really think by telling everyone that it will be better. Think people think. Shhhhhh

[@itzavious]

It is what it is, as the population grows more and more people are going to find out about it regardless... PLUS, mother nature is for everyone to enjoy :)