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hiking and camping necessities
here is a list of a few things i can think of that i personally carry on a 2-4 night trip.
small stove, waterproof case of matches, dry socks, small knife or utility knife, water purifier or tablets, good pack, pad, sleeping bag, compact toiletries kit, small first aid kit, flint, small amount of emergency fire starter, flash light- best is a head lamp, wistle for emergency situations, etc.......
clothing- all depends on weather, location, and temperature
food- once again depends on how long but nuts, energy bars, pasta, water, dried fruit
small stove, waterproof case of matches, dry socks, small knife or utility knife, water purifier or tablets, good pack, pad, sleeping bag, compact toiletries kit, small first aid kit, flint, small amount of emergency fire starter, flash light- best is a head lamp, wistle for emergency situations, etc.......
clothing- all depends on weather, location, and temperature
food- once again depends on how long but nuts, energy bars, pasta, water, dried fruit
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Permalink Reply by Andy Pittman on -
whiskey......
parachute chord for bear bags,
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Permalink Reply by benjamin on
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good point. what is the best way to get the food away from bears. i know that most people, generally, use a chord and hang it as high as needed to be out of a bears reach. does anyone on here use a different method.
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Permalink Reply by Andy Pittman on
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i'm not sure if anyone on here lives out west, but in the national parks (Yellowstone, Yosemite etc.) it's illegal to hang bear bags. The bears will take down a tree to get to the food causing damage to the landscape or damage to the bear. You have to use bear canisters. Basically they look like a small keg. Fairly large in size, but they fit nicely in the bottom of your pack and can store a fair amount of food. They're nice in the sense that all you have to do is seal it up and throw it about 100yds from your campsite and that's it.
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Permalink Reply by Rory Partalis on -
I always bring my little folding saw. It is small but can cut through a three inch branch in seconds.
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Permalink Reply by John Smith on -
If I take a saw it is one I have made myself. I have never found one as light as I can make. It is pretty simple. Simple go to a local hardware store and go the the reciprocating saw blade section. Look for a blade with very aggressive teeth. A 6 inch blade is more than sufficient. Purchase the blade. Take it out of the package and use a hack saw blade and take off some teeth from the end of the blade until you get a section large enough for a handle. Then wrap the handle wit ha few layers of duct tape and you now have a very aggressive saw that works great on a pull stroke. While this may not be quite as comfortable as a Gerber folding saw or a Sawvivor it is unbelievably lighter and will work for emergencies very very well.
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Permalink Reply by Colt Longwell on -
Pack light freeze at night.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin on -
Here is a thread that needs to be revived.
I always carry a few main essentials.
Compass, Biodegradable Toilet Paper, Toothbrush and Paste, First Aid kit, Water purification chemicals, Magnesium flint stick, and an extra pair of socks. These things ALWAYS come with me, no matter how far or short I am hiking.
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Permalink Reply by Colt Longwell on
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Rory when are we going hiking next?
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Permalink Reply by Rory Partalis on
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I'm going to be up at lake oconee next weekend and down to tybee island the weekend after that, but am def. going out into the mountains around the 25th. Wanna come?
And I feel obligated to pull this back into the topic, so my necessities for going out into the woods are my brains and my patience. They can make up for any lost item.
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Permalink Reply by Jesse DeMent on -
I work with a guy that does search and rescue and he gave me a list of ‘emergency’ items that I should always carry, regardless of the length of trip. So I purchased a pre-made package and added the other items. It is in a large zip-lock bag, and is at the bottom of the pack. When my son and I go on a short hike, I grab that package, and throw it in the day pack. Here are the items:
Iodine tablets, 24 matches in a waterproof container, fire starter, compass, knife, paper and pen, two sugar packets, instant coffee, tea, or chocolate, 2 packets of instant soup, 2 medium size plastic garbage bag, change - for the phone, munchies, 50 8” zip ties, gaffers tape, signal mirror, whistle, parachute cord, 3’ of tinfoil, space blanket, poncho, first aid kit, toilet paper, lip balm, fishing line/hooks, and needle and thread.
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Permalink Reply by Ray Stallings on -
Iuse a great sleeping bag made by Mont Bel mine is a 30 degree bag. This bag is rated correct as far as i am concerned. 30 degree only boxers, 25 degrees in lt. silk, also this bag stretches great comfort non binding, packs small app.5x11 and light app.1.06lbs. Notsure about these specs. Google it to get exacts. I found the best price at Sun Dog.com Demascus Virginia Great people. Also use a Big Agnes UL Seedhouse 2 very satisfied ck. Reviews Gear Review.com or Back Pack Gear Test .com hope this helps someone.
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