For the most part they really don't know much about the desert and especially that area. Crap, I used to carry at least 5 gallons when driving out to go hiking and no way was I going to try and walk across the valley. I was to busy looking for Gold to worry about hiking long distances. I have seen lots of old cars setting beside the road over heating and blowing steam and the people never had a drop of water with them. Those old low pressure systems in the 40s and 50s cars just didn't do well in that type climate. Also remember, no Air conditioning in the cars. They got so hot inside people had to stop and get out to cool off.
Ron
