Remster 30 #26 April 7, 2005 QuoteA Mini Expresso maker! This fits on a small backpacking stove and makes 1 shot of expresso at a time! Dude! You stole what I was about to say!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #27 April 7, 2005 Quote 100 feet of 6mm rope some slings a few biners I don't think she's going on that kind of trip, Bill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #28 April 7, 2005 QuoteQuotea small rock hammer, a large rock hammer, You take those on a backpacking trip? Gee....I try not to carry heavy stuff. HAHAHAHAHA..you'd hate hiking with me then! I usually bring back a pack full of rocks too! The most was in the southern Sierras...60 lbs of rocks from 11,000 ft...wth was I thinking?Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #29 April 7, 2005 QuoteI don't think she's going on that kind of trip, Bill. She might be going rockclimbing... you dont know for sure!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #30 April 7, 2005 QuoteQuote 100 feet of 6mm rope some slings a few biners I don't think she's going on that kind of trip, Bill. Seriously Bill is dead on. That suff comes in so handy, and in an emergency you will be glad you had it. I also like 3mm cord it's very useful for tieing up loads.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #31 April 7, 2005 >I don't think she's going on that kind of trip, Bill. And how do you know that? You can do some very creative (and at times quite useful) things with rope. I used to carry that kit (one large sling, biners and 100' accessory cord) when I was skiing so I could self-evacuate from a chairlift if I got stuck. I ended up using it one day to help get a new skier down an expert hill; tied the sling around her waist and skiied behind her until we got to less intimidating terrain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #32 April 7, 2005 QuoteI used to carry that kit (one large sling, biners and 100' accessory cord) when I was skiing so I could self-evacuate from a chairlift if I got stuck. I ended up using it one day to help get a new skier down an expert hill; tied the sling around her waist and skiied behind her until we got to less intimidating terrain. Yeah, whatever... And did you remember to untie the poor girl when you got to the less intimidating terrain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #33 April 7, 2005 Quote>I don't think she's going on that kind of trip, Bill. And how do you know that? You can do some very creative (and at times quite useful) things with rope. I used to carry that kit (one large sling, biners and 100' accessory cord) when I was skiing so I could self-evacuate from a chairlift if I got stuck. I ended up using it one day to help get a new skier down an expert hill; tied the sling around her waist and skiied behind her until we got to less intimidating terrain. Oh my god, you and Derek....He wears a rescue belt when boarding along with the other stuff. "Just in case"Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #34 April 7, 2005 I use to throw my ski patrol stuff in my backpack when I was on the slopes. You know, just in case. Then I started thinking........WTF, I don't have to do that now. I travel very light while on the slopes now.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beeron 0 #35 April 7, 2005 Don't forget the shrooms! B~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #36 April 7, 2005 - A book to read (a light one - paperback). - Moleskin, from pharmacy, for covering blisters. - superglue, for emergency skin cut repair: glue together. - Mini-mag flashlight, for exploring caves. - miniature multi-tool, for field repairs, pulling cactus needles out of your legs, etc. - compass, and know how to use it. GPS too is good. - topographical map - emergency whistle, signal mirror, cyalume light stick - snake bite kit - gloves, for climbing on sharp rocks, pushing through brush. - fire starter: special damp-proof matches - bath kit: mini versions of: toothbrush, soap, floss - MRE's (military food rations) - spare dry socks - water, a gallon per day - wide brim hat, and mosquito netting - sun lotion - poncho - camera! - walking stick! And most importantly: toilet paper! Keep it in a ziplock bag to keep it dry, and put a disposable lighter in there with it. When your business is finished, burn the paper, so that it won't be left to blow all over the place, or have animals scatter it around. Ounces add up. Go as light as practical. Be willing to endure some discomforts in order to minimize your load. Get a proper fitting backpack. Most of the weight should be carried on your hips, with the shoulder straps just to hold it against your back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #37 April 7, 2005 Quoteum yeah, I don't use those, thank you very much You poor, poor woman......Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #38 April 7, 2005 funny... you pay to go camping..... My job forces me to.... hahahhaha jk... its all goodLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #39 April 7, 2005 a penny whistle. Some of my friends and I got pretty good with penny whistles and spoons when we use to backpack a lot.... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #40 April 8, 2005 QuoteI could never forget TP when out on the trail. Trust me, I've learned from all the times going hunting in the middle of winter, or being in a mountain village in Mexico....never leave home without it if you are in an area like that Remember to pack it out with you (yet another thing ziploc bags are good for). A small trowel for digging out/covering up the place you leave your poo is a good idea too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #41 April 8, 2005 >He wears a rescue belt when boarding along with the other stuff. "Just in case" So if the ski lift ever gets stuck for 5 minutes, we'll be the ones stuck 30 feet up in a tree when it starts moving again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #42 April 8, 2005 A battery operated TV. Don't laugh, yeah go ahead and laugh. My husband and I did rough it camping for several years before we got our first RV, and the one thing that we always made sure we packed was the battery operated TV Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #43 April 8, 2005 battery operated TV is kinda lame. you go hiking to get away from that crap. One cool thing to bring is candles. It's cool when you're hanging out at night (just don't burn down the woods) Oh those glowsticks are cool. I also bring a Petzel. it's a little flashlight with a head band on it, so it shines forward like a miner's helmet. So you can see at night & still have both hands free. Another handy item to bring is a flask of whiskey. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #44 April 8, 2005 QuoteAnother handy item to bring is a flask of whiskey. I was going to mention that, but I didn't want to sound like a lush. So, windcatcher, where are you going? I like camping and hiking, but I've never been on a real backpacking trip. I think I'd like it though... I'd love to hear about what you're doing (and how much fun you had when you get back!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #45 April 8, 2005 backpacking is one of the few times box wine is appropriate. And though it doesn't seem to apply to OK, even cheap wine seems to taste ok at high altitude for some reason. Might just be the exercise beforehand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #46 April 8, 2005 You guys are cracking me up. You can carry enough gear for about threedays with a pack that holds 3,000 to 4,000 cubic inches. For overnighters, you use a backpack with a capacity of 2,500 to 3,000. Windcatcher is going to need a pack mule if she takes some of the things you guys are sayMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #47 April 8, 2005 Quotebackpacking is one of the few times box wine is appropriate. And though it doesn't seem to apply to OK, even cheap wine seems to taste ok at high altitude for some reason. Might just be the exercise beforehand. Box wine? Where the hell do you put it? (linz scratches her head....)? Penny whistle, otoh, takes up very little space and is fun to fiddle with.... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #48 April 8, 2005 QuoteYou guys are cracking me up. You can carry enough gear for about threedays with a pack that holds 3,000 to 4,000 cubic inches. For overnighters, you use a backpack with a capacity of 2,500 to 3,000. Windcatcher is going to need a pack mule if she takes some of the things you guys are say See this is why I have Derek, I make him pack all the extra crap so I have a nice light pack. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #49 April 8, 2005 QuoteWindcatcher is going to need a pack mule if she takes some of the things you guys are say It's SO easy to over pack. It SUCKED when I was in the military. Before I even started my pack weighed 60-75lbs or more just with radios and ammo. I had to VERY selectively pack after that. Break down MRE's and only take what I REALLY needed. A couple pairs of socks. Usually just the goretex liner to my sleeping bag. One change of clothes (So if my first pair gets wet I can change and dry out the other) A one burner stove. Chap stick, smokes, signal mirror, firestarters (Even strike anywhere matches in a pill bottle are good.) Really depends on how "hardcore" you want to be and just how far you plan on walking. I know a place or two in Montana where you can walk only a mile yet feel like you are absolutely in the middle of nowhere. Can't overstate the usefullness of a Gerber or similar multi tool!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #50 April 8, 2005 Space blanket Led/xenon combo headlamp Lighter Leatherman Krill battery powered chem. Light gizmo First aid kit Compass/GPS/Map Hat/Sunglasses Sunscreen Lip balm Seal skin socks Light weight rain coat/pants Swami belt/rope #4 Rapide links/ATC Princeton Tec Aqua Strobe (runs on 1 AA battery, very light) Energy bars/Gel packs/H2O Check out www.argear.com for some great, lightweight gear Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
kelpdiver 2 #45 April 8, 2005 backpacking is one of the few times box wine is appropriate. And though it doesn't seem to apply to OK, even cheap wine seems to taste ok at high altitude for some reason. Might just be the exercise beforehand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #46 April 8, 2005 You guys are cracking me up. You can carry enough gear for about threedays with a pack that holds 3,000 to 4,000 cubic inches. For overnighters, you use a backpack with a capacity of 2,500 to 3,000. Windcatcher is going to need a pack mule if she takes some of the things you guys are sayMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #47 April 8, 2005 Quotebackpacking is one of the few times box wine is appropriate. And though it doesn't seem to apply to OK, even cheap wine seems to taste ok at high altitude for some reason. Might just be the exercise beforehand. Box wine? Where the hell do you put it? (linz scratches her head....)? Penny whistle, otoh, takes up very little space and is fun to fiddle with.... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #48 April 8, 2005 QuoteYou guys are cracking me up. You can carry enough gear for about threedays with a pack that holds 3,000 to 4,000 cubic inches. For overnighters, you use a backpack with a capacity of 2,500 to 3,000. Windcatcher is going to need a pack mule if she takes some of the things you guys are say See this is why I have Derek, I make him pack all the extra crap so I have a nice light pack. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #49 April 8, 2005 QuoteWindcatcher is going to need a pack mule if she takes some of the things you guys are say It's SO easy to over pack. It SUCKED when I was in the military. Before I even started my pack weighed 60-75lbs or more just with radios and ammo. I had to VERY selectively pack after that. Break down MRE's and only take what I REALLY needed. A couple pairs of socks. Usually just the goretex liner to my sleeping bag. One change of clothes (So if my first pair gets wet I can change and dry out the other) A one burner stove. Chap stick, smokes, signal mirror, firestarters (Even strike anywhere matches in a pill bottle are good.) Really depends on how "hardcore" you want to be and just how far you plan on walking. I know a place or two in Montana where you can walk only a mile yet feel like you are absolutely in the middle of nowhere. Can't overstate the usefullness of a Gerber or similar multi tool!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #50 April 8, 2005 Space blanket Led/xenon combo headlamp Lighter Leatherman Krill battery powered chem. Light gizmo First aid kit Compass/GPS/Map Hat/Sunglasses Sunscreen Lip balm Seal skin socks Light weight rain coat/pants Swami belt/rope #4 Rapide links/ATC Princeton Tec Aqua Strobe (runs on 1 AA battery, very light) Energy bars/Gel packs/H2O Check out www.argear.com for some great, lightweight gear Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
