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Started by bigray, August 18, 2005, 10:16:14 AM

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bigray

August 18, 2005, 10:16:14 AM
Hello All,

I've been invited on a 3 day backpacking/hiking trip near in the Ozark Mountains during labor day weekend. Other than hiking during camping trips I've never done any serious backpacking.  I wanted some ideas/recommendations on equipment (including tent, backpack, sleeping bag, stove and water purification method/equipment).

Let me know!

Rastaman

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August 18, 2005, 10:43:26 AM
Hey Bigray...sounds like you already know what stuff you need....remember pack light...rule of thumb is your pack shoudn't weigh more than 1/3 your weight....carry food stuff that doesnt have a lot of wrapping...take it in take it out...
rain gear...pack it on top...extra pair of foot wear....candle lanterns, econonical and effeftive...first aid, whistle,flash light.....dont know if you plan on cooking...thats a whole list by it self...not sure what the weather is were you are going,but dress for it, toiletries,sunscreen,sunglasses,binoculars....good luck :) ...have fun and enjoy....
Rasta
p.s. thanks for the good wishes on my maiden voyage.....

Andy Illes

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August 18, 2005, 12:06:20 PM
Cooler on wheels, fulla iced-down Lone Stars, with a humidor fulla Cubans....  oughtta round-out your gear pretty well.   :)

But even more important.... if that's possible.... a comfy pair of hiking boots, well broken in BEFORE the trip.

bigray

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August 18, 2005, 12:33:44 PM
Thanks Gents..........keep'm coming.

Wow .......I can carry 80 pounds of stuff (shame on anyone trying to figure out my weight).

Andy.........I said I was going backpacking, not to the beach! Geeze

susan-y

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August 18, 2005, 02:25:36 PM
small bottle of bug repellant... no fun hiking and swatting.  Been there, done that.
Sue

Conrad

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August 22, 2005, 08:31:30 AM
Along the lines of safety:

first aid kit, including 'mole skin' to protect the hotsposts you may get on your feet since you mention you haven't done much backpacking.  Back of the heel is where I usually need to protect.  Remember that you are carrying more weight than during a day hike.

foam sleeping pad, map, compass, light source, GORP (grossly overpriced raisins and peanut mix), lighter, fire starter, rain protection was mentioned.  I use a nylon poncho that can cover me and my pack.  It is also used as a tarp over my sleeping bag if rain is a possibilty.  One with eyelets in the corners is preferred.  Bring some nylon line, thin stuff.  It comes in handy.

Don't forget your blanky   :P
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