Post by: Aloha on November 28, 2014, 05:36:51 PM
Do pack what you'll need and also build in for possibly having to stay the night?
Post by: ducttapetech on November 28, 2014, 05:58:21 PM
Post by: Toolslinger on November 28, 2014, 07:05:59 PM
For day hikes, I pack light. I do have enough gear to stay over a night if I have too or I if just simply decide to stay out the night.
Same here. I might load up a bit more kit if I know I'm going with friends/family who may not be quite as prepared.
Post by: eddie1115 on November 28, 2014, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: Millhouse on November 28, 2014, 09:19:08 PM
Waterproof jacket and over trousers
Fleece jacket
Gloves (2 pairs in winter)
Hat (in winter)
FAK
Paracord
Compass
Whistle
GPS
Head Torch
2 x glow sticks
Rebar
AMK Bivvy Bag
Storm Matches
Food and drink for the day.
Post by: Gareth on November 28, 2014, 09:36:38 PM
Post by: Syncop8r on November 28, 2014, 09:49:52 PM
Millhouse has pretty much nailed it I think, though I don't normally carry glowsticks and the last time I was out I was carrying my modified Kick rather than a Rebar. :)You never know when you'll stumble across an outdoor dance party.
Post by: Toolslinger on November 28, 2014, 10:00:08 PM
Millhouse has pretty much nailed it I think, though I don't normally carry glowsticks and the last time I was out I was carrying my modified Kick rather than a Rebar. :)You never know when you'll stumble across an outdoor dance party.
Forest Rave!!!!!!!! :ahhh
Post by: scattergun13 on November 29, 2014, 12:41:17 AM
Stew
Post by: comis on November 29, 2014, 10:39:08 AM
The following pack will allow me to hike most places, and even allow me to stay the night with some comfort if I have to.
-First Aid kit(include some meds)
-72 hrs survival kit (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,53629.msg927030.html#msg927030)
Shelter
-Light weight tarp
-Disposable rain poncho
Fire
-Ferro rod and tinder
-lighter
Water(for a 10km, moderate small mountain hike)
-1L Nalgene water, 1L sport drink
-Aqua Mira Frontier and collapsible water bag
Signal
-Cell phone(also for recording the track and speed, via My track)
-mobile charger
-Signal mirror
-Whistle
Nagivation
-Compass and Map
Tool
-Small fixed blade
-Folding saw(it come in handy one time for making impromptu hiking poles)
-Hiking poles(really helpful if I up the difficulty and duration)
-one additional light layer, usually a vest
-leather gloves
Food
-Energy food(about 1000 calories worth)
There is major redundancy between the survival kit and all the goodies I bring, but PSK is meant for last resort use, so I don't plan to use it unless I or my group is in serious shxt.
The total weight is about 20 pounds when water is full.
Post by: Crocker on November 30, 2014, 12:57:31 AM
As for blades, there's always a folder clipped to my pocket no matter where I am, but I will generally add a fixed blade sheath knife to my belt and a multitool to my bag.
Snack, water, hat, socks, whistle, etc.
Heck, sometimes I carry almost that much to walk the dogs around town.
[Edit...oh yeah, and a compass and watch]
Post by: Steinar on December 02, 2014, 06:28:49 PM
Post by: batosai117 on December 04, 2014, 11:54:45 AM
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk239/batosai117/SU1HMDAzODMuanBn.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/batosai117/media/SU1HMDAzODMuanBn.jpg.html)
Camelback Mule complete with bedroll, tarp, FAK, metal cup for cooking and boiling water, fishing kit inside, spare undies/T-shirt/socks, gloves, fire starting essentials - lighter/ferro rod/storm matches, flashlight, polar pure tabs, and of course the built in water pouch. I've had this pack for years as well as a Maxpedition Jumbo that works well for day hikes too.
For tools and blades I'll attach a fixed blade to the pack and keep my favorite folder riding in my front right pocket.
Sent from my electronic multi-tool.
Post by: Etherealicer on December 04, 2014, 12:02:52 PM
For a dayhike
GEAR
- 1L of water (thousands of places where I can get a refill).
- Food, usually a sandwich, some jerky and Ovo-bar
- Sunglasses, suncream
- SAK (Rescue or Pioneer)
- all packed in a small backpack
- tiny 1st aid-kit, REGA-membership card, mobile phone
CLOTH
- Depending on the terrain trekking-, bouldering- or hiking shoes
- Rain jacket
- Sport cloth
- Baseball cap
Yup, thats all
Post by: batosai117 on December 04, 2014, 12:16:48 PM
Wow, you guys don't pack light:
For a dayhike
GEAR
- 1L of water (thousands of places where I can get a refill).
- Food, usually a sandwich, some jerky and Ovo-bar
- Sunglasses, suncream
- SAK (Rescue or Pioneer)
- all packed in a small backpack
- tiny 1st aid-kit, REGA-membership card, mobile phone
CLOTH
- Depending on the terrain trekking-, bouldering- or hiking shoes
- Rain jacket
- Sport cloth
- Baseball cap
Yup, thats all
Lol, mine is for the day hike with overnight involved. For just roaming around I simply put this on:
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk239/batosai117/Alox%20SAK%20Knives/7DFEE5D7-123A-4C0E-9796-F2245A956AD6.jpg) (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/batosai117/media/Alox%20SAK%20Knives/7DFEE5D7-123A-4C0E-9796-F2245A956AD6.jpg.html)
FAK, water, flashlight, spare mag for my Ruger LC9, backup cellphone charger, spyderco ceramic sharpening stone, aaaand that's about it. Of course EDC items will be on me so that's a given (lighter, SAK pioneer, Leatherman Micra)
Sent from my electronic multi-tool.
Post by: Etherealicer on December 04, 2014, 01:38:01 PM
How much abuse do you give your knifes that you need re-sharpening on a day-hike :oWow, you guys don't pack light:
For a dayhike
GEAR
- 1L of water (thousands of places where I can get a refill).
- Food, usually a sandwich, some jerky and Ovo-bar
- Sunglasses, suncream
- SAK (Rescue or Pioneer)
- all packed in a small backpack
- tiny 1st aid-kit, REGA-membership card, mobile phone
CLOTH
- Depending on the terrain trekking-, bouldering- or hiking shoes
- Rain jacket
- Sport cloth
- Baseball cap
Yup, thats all
Lol, mine is for the day hike with overnight involved. For just roaming around I simply put this on:
FAK, water, flashlight, spare mag for my Ruger LC9, backup cellphone charger, spyderco ceramic sharpening stone, aaaand that's about it. Of course EDC items will be on me so that's a given (lighter, SAK pioneer, Leatherman Micra)
Sent from my electronic multi-tool.
Post by: Aloha on December 04, 2014, 05:33:31 PM
FAK
2 lights with spare cells
Fixed blade and SAK
MT
Compass, GPS, Map, Cell phone
Watch
Hyrdation bladder 2/3L based on season
Cliff bars, nuts, glucose gel, tuna in pouch, instance coffee/tea
Metal cup
basic fire kit - lighter, ferro rod, steel wool, fat wood, tin foil
mini stove - based on length of hike and difficulty
Long sleeve top, spare socks, small tarp, fleece - all dependent on weather and length and difficulty of hike.
I have never been stuck out BUT I have seen ( new reports ) one to many times hikers ill prepared for the California Mountains and get stuck, hurt, disoriented, and suffer an over nighter in the mountains.
I can do the light bit of extra weight when I feel the hike is difficult enough or long enough to call for it.
Post by: batosai117 on December 04, 2014, 10:24:50 PM
Packing the dreaded WHAT IT stuff is certainly very personal. I can totally understand why others do it and it's exactly why I do. I pack what I'll use and factor in an over night stay as a WHAT IF.
FAK
2 lights with spare cells
Fixed blade and SAK
MT
Compass, GPS, Map, Cell phone
Watch
Hyrdation bladder 2/3L based on season
Cliff bars, nuts, glucose gel, tuna in pouch, instance coffee/tea
Metal cup
basic fire kit - lighter, ferro rod, steel wool, fat wood, tin foil
mini stove - based on length of hike and difficulty
Long sleeve top, spare socks, small tarp, fleece - all dependent on weather and length and difficulty of hike.
I have never been stuck out BUT I have seen ( new reports ) one to many times hikers ill prepared for the California Mountains and get stuck, hurt, disoriented, and suffer an over nighter in the mountains.
I can do the light bit of extra weight when I feel the hike is difficult enough or long enough to call for it.
I like the way you pack / think :)
I forgot to add that I also carry a mini stove. One of those esbit folding mini stoves. The metal cup fits perfectly on top. I don't mind the small amounts of extra weight to feel prepared. I'm an Eagle Scout and Policeman so being prepared is embedded into my thought process. My FAK is large and can accommodate several types of injuries and not just a bandaid and a pair of Tylenol for a rough day. Most outdoorsy stuff we can wing but I don't like to mess around with medical problems.
Sent from my electronic multi-tool.
Post by: Aloha on December 04, 2014, 11:45:25 PM
I too love those little Esbit stoves, I just got a mixed fuel stove ( pocket rocket wana be ) and will test this out in a few week when I head up to the mountains. My FAK is good for 2 people and much like yours is set up to do more than solve a headache.
I am prepared to stop bleeding, splint up simple fractures, and treat sprains. Both my roommate and I are Red Cross CPR certified and I may take a wilderness first aid coarse just because.
I try to not carry every thing and the kitchen sink but a few items extra when out in the mountains is smart IMO. Everything is based on weather and terrain and the distance of the hike.
Post by: cool123 on December 30, 2014, 08:41:26 AM
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Post by: NKlamerus on January 23, 2015, 04:44:10 AM
I'm a man, and eagle scout. But having the runs from trail berry's with no TP is not fun. It's torture.
Post by: ducttapetech on January 23, 2015, 11:35:45 AM
Nate
Post by: Lichtbote on January 23, 2015, 12:05:17 PM
But having the runs from trail berry's with no TP is not fun. It's torture.
You don´t have superglue/cyanacrylat in your first aid kit?
Could help to solve that problem, too. :D
Post by: Gareth on January 23, 2015, 12:44:47 PM
Charcoal and pinecones...........:ahhh
Nate
I don't normally carry toilet paper on day hikes, but it's a must if I'm camping. Pine cones really don't give quite the same results IMO. :whistle:
Post by: ducttapetech on January 23, 2015, 02:25:23 PM
Corncobs then?Charcoal and pinecones...........:ahhh
Nate
I don't normally carry toilet paper on day hikes, but it's a must if I'm camping. Pine cones really don't give quite the same results IMO. :whistle:
LMAO!
Nate
Post by: Aloha on January 23, 2015, 03:11:21 PM
I'm sure in a pinch I could rustle up a squirrel or rabbit :rofl:
Post by: ducttapetech on January 23, 2015, 03:13:40 PM
Nate
Post by: nervium on March 01, 2015, 03:18:09 PM
Post by: Steinar on March 01, 2015, 05:26:15 PM
just a knife and your heart is enough...
A good summary of more than a daypack. :tu:
Post by: Aloha on March 01, 2015, 05:33:36 PM
just a knife and your heart is enough...
Talk about ULTRA LIGHT
Post by: NKlamerus on March 01, 2015, 06:42:51 PM
Post by: rescue4500 on April 09, 2015, 04:23:16 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on April 09, 2015, 09:11:42 PM
I carry a swiss army camper in my pocket a leatherman rebar on my hip.. in my pack is a 2 liter hydration bladder. a fak. a bear grylls pack it towel. a poncho. a bag of trail mix. a small survival kit. coleman camp soap sheets. a trash bag. a small head lamp from harbor freight. a few chem sticks. a bandana. a compass. spare pair of socks. a small flash light. and of course some beef jerky and a cliff bar! :multi:
:worthless:
Post by: Crocker on July 12, 2015, 10:54:36 PM
Before you are tempted to crack wise, I am a prostate cancer survivor and on occasion I have a little surprise. Cancer is a life changing experience but it doesn't always have to change one's lifestyle. I don't go far without this kind of protection, having promised myself that the damned disease wasn't going to stop me from enjoying my life as I always had.
Fwiw, a good exercise regime has helped with the incontinence immensely. All the more reason to get outside with a pack.
And a reminder, get yourself checked. Early detection is vital to a cure.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 12, 2015, 11:02:30 PM
I wasn't going to mention this earlier, but it is important. I can safely get along without for hours, but just in case there is a need, I carry extra undershorts and a pad.
Before you are tempted to crack wise, I am a prostate cancer survivor and on occasion I have a little surprise. Cancer is a life changing experience but it doesn't always have to change one's lifestyle. I don't go far without this kind of protection, having promised myself that the damned disease wasn't going to stop me from enjoying my life as I always had.
Fwiw, a good exercise regime has helped with the incontinence immensely. All the more reason to get outside with a pack.
Good for you mate :tu: I know a couple of people who have life challenges that could make them the butt of humour from the immature, but they too don't let it get in the way of them living their lives. Doesn't matter if it's pills, pads, dentures, or simply prescription specs or contact lenses, pack what you need, and get out there and live the life you desire.
Hat off to you mate :hatsoff:
Post by: Aloha on July 13, 2015, 02:07:43 AM
I wasn't going to mention this earlier, but it is important. I can safely get along without for hours, but just in case there is a need, I carry extra undershorts and a pad.
Before you are tempted to crack wise, I am a prostate cancer survivor and on occasion I have a little surprise. Cancer is a life changing experience but it doesn't always have to change one's lifestyle. I don't go far without this kind of protection, having promised myself that the damned disease wasn't going to stop me from enjoying my life as I always had.
Fwiw, a good exercise regime has helped with the incontinence immensely. All the more reason to get outside with a pack.
Good for you mate :tu: I know a couple of people who have life challenges that could make them the butt of humour from the immature, but they too don't let it get in the way of them living their lives. Doesn't matter if it's pills, pads, dentures, or simply prescription specs or contact lenses, pack what you need, and get out there and live the life you desire.
Hat off to you mate :hatsoff:
I second 50ft's feelings.
Post by: SAK Guy on July 13, 2015, 02:55:10 AM
I wasn't going to mention this earlier, but it is important. I can safely get along without for hours, but just in case there is a need, I carry extra undershorts and a pad.
Before you are tempted to crack wise, I am a prostate cancer survivor and on occasion I have a little surprise. Cancer is a life changing experience but it doesn't always have to change one's lifestyle. I don't go far without this kind of protection, having promised myself that the damned disease wasn't going to stop me from enjoying my life as I always had.
Fwiw, a good exercise regime has helped with the incontinence immensely. All the more reason to get outside with a pack.
Good for you mate :tu: I know a couple of people who have life challenges that could make them the butt of humour from the immature, but they too don't let it get in the way of them living their lives. Doesn't matter if it's pills, pads, dentures, or simply prescription specs or contact lenses, pack what you need, and get out there and live the life you desire.
Hat off to you mate :hatsoff:
I second 50ft's feelings.
+1000 :salute:
Post by: Crocker on July 13, 2015, 09:24:54 PM