Author Topic: WHAT DO YOU TAKE ON A DAY HIKE? (Read 8245 times)

rangermedic · « **Reply #25 on:** September 09, 2007, 11:33:56 AM »

How About a Flask of single malt or single barrel burbon? [to help start a fire with 'just in case"]

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #26 on:** September 09, 2007, 12:03:08 PM »

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I've never seen a whistle that doubles as a match case before! Sounds cool.

I think I actually got it at walmart. Works pretty well, I used to use it on mountain bike rides. When I'd be bombing a blind downhill corner I could use it to warn people someone was coming down the path.

MillCreek · « **Reply #27 on:** September 09, 2007, 01:45:19 PM »

i went to CountyComm and made a bulk buy of 15 orange Fox 40 Micro whistles with an attached neck lanyard. I gave one to each member of my biking club and they come in very handy to alert clueless drivers about to run us over, other bicyclists that we are passing, or people blocking the MUPs.

jeepmor · « **Reply #28 on:** September 10, 2007, 12:27:55 AM »

Mt Hood type day hikes up into alpine region

Compass
Water and/or gatorade
10mm pistol if 4 legged critters region, .45 for two legged regions.
70oz water in platypus bag (lo rent camelback)
Lighter (at least 1/2 fulle) and small bit of firestarter. (matches, bah, wet matches cannot be made to work again, a wet lighter can be dried out. PNW frequently is very wet in Coast or Cascade ranges)
Munchies - clif bars, trail mix, and a sandwich or two.
first aid kit (always in whatever backpack I take)
Map
Camera
Plastic grocery bag to pick up some slob's garbage.
Knit hat, as good as extra coat.
Good goretex coat if it's not summer.
Small knife.

Unisaw · « **Reply #29 on:** September 10, 2007, 08:53:09 AM »

I went on a 4-mile day hike near North Bend, WA yesterday on a trail that I knew is heavily used. Here is what I took:

Matches in waterproof container
2 small votive candles
Basic first aid supplies
Extra water
Extra snacks
Space blanket
Soft shell jacket
Hat
Bug spray
2 trekking poles
Benchmade mini-griptilian knife
Topo map
Compass
Extra pair of socks
Camera

I often carry a concealed SP-101 on the trail but did not in this case. I knew the large number of people on the trail would greatly reduce the possibility of attack by an animal or someone else. I also knew the trail well enough to know that the possibility of wandering into a backwoods meth lab was nonexistent.

charby · « **Reply #30 on:** September 10, 2007, 08:58:11 AM »

my day hike list

pack
Nalgene full of water
couple cliff bars
short piece of rope, 6'
basic first aid kite
bug spray
poncho- if rain in forcast
sunscrean
pocket knife
S&W J Frame if able to carry
compass and map of need
extra clothes if weather is cold

French G. · « **Reply #31 on:** September 10, 2007, 11:35:23 AM »

As much as I can comfortably carry. I grew up in the woods, been there all my life and am comfortable with a warm coat and a pocket knife. However, the unexpected happens. If I fall and break my other leg nobody I'm with is going to carry my hefty butt out, so I might want to plan for such things. A day hike for me can put me miles away from road or house. At a minimum I am carrying water, pistol, and a pocket knife. I usually take a camel-bak mule which provides me with 100oz of water, 2 more knives, esbit tabs, firestarter, spare mags, 550 cord, trash bags, dry socks, first aid supplies, flashlight, strobe light. chem light, whistle, sun screen, bug repellent, duct tape, etc. Add a mess kit, a little food, field jacket, and a blanket and I am set to hunt for several days alone in cold weather, did it last year, broken leg and all. True, I added a rifle and upgraded the pocket knife to a khuk, Cheesy

but all my crap was in the camelbak and jacket. I see no reason to assume all will go well on a day hike, I am reminded of all the famous last words in history; like the Rangers in Somalia who didn't need nightvision or water because it was a quick day mission. Better to have and not need than need and not have.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 10, 2007, 01:04:39 PM »

64 ounces of water
a couple of purifier tabs
first aid / snake bit kit
light snack food, about 500 calories
light jacket
2 trash bags
small-ish fixed blade knife
44 wheelgun if the trail has something toothy in the area
45 auto if the trail isn't frequented by lions or bears
flashlight
bic lighter

I don't want to go overboard with stuff, because I want to actually enjoy the hike. I used to bring more stuff, and I found that I felt too much like a turtle. this strikes a functional balance between safety and recreation.

Paddy · « **Reply #33 on:** September 10, 2007, 03:25:27 PM »

You guys aren't interested in the hike, you're gadgeteers. The hike is just an excuse to play with your toys. cheesy

K Frame · « **Reply #34 on:** September 10, 2007, 04:24:04 PM »

Damn fine for protection, clearing the trail ahead, warming up rations, signaling...

I think it might be the most versatile multitool around.

SkunkApe · « **Reply #35 on:** September 10, 2007, 05:51:27 PM »

Quote from: RileyMc on September 10, 2007, 02:25:27 PM

You guys aren't interested in the hike, you're gadgeteers. The hike is just an excuse to play with your toys. cheesy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7fXBhmL9e0

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 10, 2007, 06:00:29 PM »

Body wrapped in plastic and a shovel.

Paddy · « **Reply #37 on:** September 10, 2007, 06:27:27 PM »

Do you guys carry all this stuff in a truck? on a bedliner?

charby · « **Reply #38 on:** September 10, 2007, 06:32:59 PM »

Quote from: RileyMc on September 10, 2007, 05:27:27 PM

Do you guys carry all this stuff in a truck? on a bedliner?

my day hike crap is less than 10lbs when even I take extra clothes.. pretty much same gear I take deer hunting with me.

My wife told me I have a disorder called "post tramatic Eagle Scout disorder."

roo_ster · « **Reply #39 on:** September 10, 2007, 06:33:58 PM »

Most my "day" hikes start at 0500 & can last until noon on the weekends.

Milsurp large ALICE pack & assoc gear
44lbs of dumbells
Taurus 651 .357mag snubby
Bianchi speed strip w/ cart
Bandana
Water
Wallet, keys, pen
Folding knife
Cell phone
Issue jungle boots
Surefire 6P (if dark on "day" hike)

If my kids are along:
2-way jog stroller
Pogie bait (for kids)
Choc milk in sippy cups
LOTS more water...4 liter bottles
Sheet
Child, male, 3YO, 30lbs
Child, female, 18MO, 20lbs
Diapering doo-dads

Sometimes my wife will come along with us. That calls for more water & pogie bait.

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #40 on:** September 11, 2007, 02:49:47 AM »

Quote from: RileyMc on September 10, 2007, 05:27:27 PM

Do you guys carry all this stuff in a truck? on a bedliner?

I've never heard from someone who's been lost or injured in the woods "gosh, I brought too much *expletive deleted*it with me"......

280plus · « **Reply #41 on:** September 11, 2007, 03:53:31 AM »

Hey, the truck CAME with a bedliner, what was I supposed to do, take it off? laugh

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #42 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:16:03 AM »

After another thought....
Riley, do you not truely day hike? By day hike, I mean leaving at first light and coming back at dusk? I mean a full day in the wilderness, maybe miles from the nearest road. My last full day hike involved over 9 miles of hiking, fishing 4 lakes all above 8,000'.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #43 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:19:45 AM »

Probably not. It's nearly impossible to carry that much beer on your person.

Chris

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #44 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:20:46 AM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on September 11, 2007, 03:19:45 AM

Probably not. It's nearly impossible to carry that much beer on your person.

Chris

Everyone knows that you bring liquor instead of beer, it takes up less room.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #45 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:39:16 AM »

I wouldn't know, I can go a day without a drink. Tongue

Chris

Ex-MA Hole · « **Reply #46 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:43:47 AM »

ouch.

Ex-MA Hole · « **Reply #47 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:45:58 AM »

Oh, and in all seriousness, when I used to do the day hike thing, I also used to take a film canister and fill it with used dryer sheets- awesome firestarters... yes, there are other options, but on a poor college student's budget, you couldn't beat the price....

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #48 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:53:53 AM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on September 11, 2007, 03:39:16 AM

I wouldn't know, I can go a day without a drink. Tongue

Chris

If I click on the "report to moderator" from your posts, does it go to you, or someone with real authority?
grin

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Oh, and in all seriousness, when I used to do the day hike thing, I also used to take a film canister and fill it with used dryer sheets- awesome firestarters... yes, there are other options, but on a poor college student's budget, you couldn't beat the price....

Cotton balls and petroleum jelly.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #49 on:** September 11, 2007, 04:57:14 AM »

It goes to me, the other moderators, and admins.

Chris

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Author Topic: WHAT DO YOU TAKE ON A DAY HIKE? (Read 8245 times)

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