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What Top 3 things do you take on long hikes?
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nwoods
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Posted: 08/17/07 2:49pm |
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You know, the small press kind.
Coffee is one of the ten essentials isn't it?
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Katie
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Posted: 09/15/07 8:17pm |
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Rain Gear-not fun to be stuck in an unexpected poor down
Light Jacket-never know when it will get a little chilly
PB & J crackers-just because they taste so great
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Fundyguy25
Joined: 08/30/07
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Sussex Corner, NB
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Posted: 09/18/07 6:47am |
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I gotta have these three things:
Smarties - they give me a hell of an energy boost when needed
Camera - I keep track of my tenting sites this way
Maps - not because I get lost but because I love reading and studying them.
These may not be essential for survival, but they make my trip more enjoyable and memorable, and that is essential when out there.
Slow down and enjoy the view
Fundy Guy
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Flyingfishman
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 09/21/07 12:20pm |
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To be honest I don't take anything that I don't use on a daily basis when I go long distance.
The Flyingfishman- He's sort of like Dick Proenneke... with a lot more friends.
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The Brandon
Joined: 07/09/07
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Springfield, TN
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Posted: 01/18/08 8:04pm |
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- toilet paper
- paracord
- digital camera in a waterproof camera bag (This counts as 1 item, right?)
The waterproof journal is a great idea. That's probably the one thing I most often wish I had at some point during a trip.
"I don't wanna die without any scars."
-Tyler Durden
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Wade
Joined: 07/23/06
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Bowling Green, KY
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Posted: 01/18/08 8:40pm |
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You're right on the journal... you never know when an ordinary trip is going to become an "epic" trip. And you'll wish you had something to record it all in...
I'm a lover, not a racer... --Wade
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ArcticTough
Joined: 12/16/07
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Anchorage, AK
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Posted: 01/18/08 9:18pm |
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Camera
Journal
One of my knives (usually my swiss tool)
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MILLER
Joined: 12/06/07
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Bethany Beach, DE
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Posted: 01/18/08 10:13pm |
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Wow, the top three... 1.)A copy of my Will, 2.) First Aid Kit, 3.) A Flash Light/ Head lamp
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joshuatheNomad
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Skagway, AK
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Posted: 01/19/08 12:01pm |
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1]Journal & Pen
2]Knife
3]Lighter/magnesium bar
*Not listed by priority but I feel like with these things I can last through most of what ever comes. It's fair to say though that I'm continually arming myself with survival knowledge and I educate myself thoroughly on the area before I ever get there. Be safe, Happy trails....
No Worries
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plumeatup
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Clifton Forge, VA
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Posted: 01/19/08 12:42pm |
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1-2 55gal trash bags(great for overnight shelters plus they are very light and easy to pack,not to bad for rain gear either)
2-at least 50' of rope/cord(endless uses)
3-at least 2 ways to make fire(bic lighter and 9v battery with a little steal wool)
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