windcatcher 0 #1 April 7, 2005 Yipeeeee! I'm going backpacking for the first time this weekend! It will be so great to be in the outdoors, camping under the stars, being near an open flame . Last night I went to an outdoor/sporting goods store, I could have spent all night in there. There are so many cool things to buy that you can bring along on a camping trip. I bought a few dehydrated meals, a mess kit, an emergency heat kit/stove, and snacks of course.What sorts of useful devices have you found to bring along camping? edit: besides the usual tent, food, clothing, back, etc? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #2 April 7, 2005 BEER....lots of BEER! and a guitar7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 April 7, 2005 Inflatable pad for the sleeping bag Water filter/purifier, if you don't have a good supply of drinking water small first aid kit firestarter I'm sure I'll think of more, later....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #4 April 7, 2005 yeah, those are good, but I have no guitar...not yet anyway Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #5 April 7, 2005 Don't forget B.O.B. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #6 April 7, 2005 Housecat Picture of Mr. Rogers Sewing machine Broadsword Kilt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 April 7, 2005 um yeah, I don't use those, thank you very much but how are you Travis? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 April 7, 2005 One cool thing I like to take is a compass. I'm saving up for GPS Oh, and if this is your first backpacking trip, get some mole skin.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
jumper03 0 #9 April 7, 2005 binoculars. And I always bring a hand lens, a small rock hammer, a large rock hammer, magnet, ziploc bags, sharpie, compass, notebook and clip board - but das just me Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wartload 0 #10 April 7, 2005 Depending on who you are going with, possibly condoms? Maybe it's just my friends, but nobody goes backpacking/camping just to walk and sleep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 April 7, 2005 Quotea small rock hammer, a large rock hammer, You take those on a backpacking trip? Gee....I try not to carry heavy stuff.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
SkiD_PL8 0 #12 April 7, 2005 Actually beleive me she will just be walking and sleeping and have no use for the condoms. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #13 April 7, 2005 Bug repellent. Edible plant guide. A park ranger?Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #14 April 7, 2005 Quoteum yeah, I don't use those, thank you very much but how are you Travis? I am doing great, you should come out to the DZ sunday or monday to meet kaylee! Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #15 April 7, 2005 a compass?? what do I need one of those for?? I am Magellan after all, world famous explorer! seriously though, I will let the leader do all of the work, he knows where this really scenic site is, I am just gonna follow Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #16 April 7, 2005 A Mini Expresso maker! This fits on a small backpacking stove and makes 1 shot of expresso at a time! edit: fixed clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #17 April 7, 2005 QuoteA Mini Expresso maker! This fits on a small backpacking stove and makes 1 shot of expresso at a time! Fixed Clicky! Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #18 April 7, 2005 Trav, bring Kaylee out next weekend. Chad and I should be out there next weekend, I'm gonna jump my butt off and you need to sit with me! Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #19 April 7, 2005 QuoteTrav, bring Kaylee out next weekend. Chad and I should be out there next weekend, I'm gonna jump my butt off and you need to sit with me! She will be out there next weekend as well if they don't manage to scare her off this weekend. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #20 April 7, 2005 Lookie what I got. But I only paid $5 for mineMay 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
skycat 0 #21 April 7, 2005 Quote Lookie what I got. But I only paid $5 for mine Derek wants to get me one of those so I'm not so cranky when I get up in the morning. Windcatcher, don't forget TP, it's very important when out on the trail.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 April 7, 2005 I got it at Tuesday Mornings. I was in there last week looking for a lamp shade. I'll swing by the store and see if there are any more.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
billvon 3,072 #23 April 7, 2005 100 feet of 6mm rope some slings a few biners a cheap GPS (they are under $80) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #24 April 7, 2005 of course!!! I 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 Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #25 April 7, 2005 Compression sacks too. You can never have too many of those for backpacking and such Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
