I've backpacked and camped on the wet side of San Jacinto. Ca 1972. In the winter. CA boy. It was very cold. Near zero. Troop leaders were trying to get me to eat is one hard memory and getting the sole of my hiking boots to melt a bit near the fire. Tube tents. Not even sure what my bag rating was. I slept in my jacket. I ate some oreo cookies, wouldn't eat much else. I don't remember much about the other guys. I have the feeling that I was the smallest/youngest. Aluminum frame pack.
Thanks for stiring ancient memories. Great photos.