What little things are a MUST bring?

**dkurfiss** · 05-20-2016, 10:01

Originally Posted by Theguywitheyebrows

No access to that page 0.o?

Answer was correct. The review is in the DM area called Camp Kitchen.

**brady1** · 05-22-2016, 20:37

My list is a little different car camping vs backpacking. When car camping, I like to bring some some sort of stool or chair. Plus more snacks for the campfire.

However, the most consistent things I bring are...

Need: Water filter; I prefer the Platypus 4L Gravityworks.

Want: Mountain House Neapolitan Ice Cream.

Need/Want: Maxim coffee packets. I got hooked on these after spending time in South Korea. Way better than that dirt that Starbucks calls coffee...

**TreeDangle** · 05-23-2016, 18:57

1. Extra lengths of cord for tying up wayward branches that would otherwise get in the way of a perfect hang location.
2. Some fishing line ( nice and light) for setting up a knee high trip wire around camp with my bear bell on it. It may not deter the bear, but might give me a few more seconds notice if I get a nighttime visitor

**WV Mountaineer** · 05-23-2016, 19:37

I'm easy to please. I'm not mentioning the obvious things like toilet paper, knife, a saw of some sort, cook stove, etc... But, the one extra for me that I truly enjoy is a ridge line organizer and a ground cloth. I put my wallet, my head lamp, and my 357 Mag. in the organizer. Also, I have been tempted in the past to just get out of the hammock at night, foregoing the boots, for a restroom break. Every time my socks get wet from the moist ground without the cloth. No more. God Bless

**The Tree Frog** · 05-27-2016, 18:29

Originally Posted by brady1

However, the most consistent things I bring are...

Want: Mountain House Neapolitan Ice Cream...

ICE CREAM! The ice cream man is coming! I like dried ice cream.

**WeWalked** · 05-28-2016, 08:02

I haven't read all pages so this may have beeb mentioned but two things I don't see carried often by others that I always bring are

1. Mirror - the coleman kind from walmart. Weighs nothing, dangles from my pack with a small carabiner, plastic so wont break into dangerous shards. Many uses including checking face injuries or searching your rump for ticks.

2. Shemagh - I'm a bald guy and generally burn easy so head/neck/face protection is a must in summer. Dip in creek for cooling rag in summer. Also good for preventing wind/sun burn and keeping warm in winter. Also many first aid uses. Not the lightest piece of kit, but so versatile and usually rides around my neck or hip, so the weight is a nonissue for me.

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**sidvicious** · 05-28-2016, 08:07

Originally Posted by bobbycobbler

Just re-discovered something last night that'll probably go on every trip from here on out. Little Debbie glazed apple pies

I heated up some water for some coffee. Took 2 pies out of their wrappers and into a ziplock. Put them in the water for 2-3 min. Holy mackerel!! Soft glazed doughnut outside, warm apple filling in the middle, and the water was still plenty hot for my coffee. THIS is a great way to start a day !

funny.

during an unsuccessful moonpie quest i settled on these. man; they're GREAT!

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**TraciInTexas** · 05-28-2016, 13:17

Originally Posted by WeWalked

I haven't read all pages so this may have been mentioned but two things I don't see carried often by others that I always bring are

1. Mirror -...

2. Shemagh - I'm a bald guy and generally burn easy so head/neck/face protection is a must in summer. Dip in creek for cooling rag in summer. Also good for preventing wind/sun burn and keeping warm in winter. Also many first aid uses. Not the lightest piece of kit, but so versatile and usually rides around my neck or hip, so the weight is a nonissue for me.

Agreed!

We have some cotton 24"x24" bandanas in a dirt colored paisley that were about a buck apiece... We each have 3 in each our packs, and the remainder hang around the house as do-rags/sweat wipers for mowing duty... One of the most versatile articles of "clothing"!

Sunscreen, sling, sweat rag, water filter, nose guard when dusty, scarf, bathing rag, small bag, snot rag, toilet paper, trail marker, pot holder mitt, and the list goes on... Limited only by your imagination and ingenuity! LOL!

**piknchikn** · 05-28-2016, 23:33

I have to have a chair with a back. The alite mayfly fits the bill for me. I know it's relatively heavy but my back just isn't what it used to be. And it wasn't good then!

**Wise Old Owl** · 05-29-2016, 00:59

Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

I like to bring somebody to cook for me. I don't mind carrying good food, but I enjoy it much better when someone else cooks it!

Uh well that interesting... we have something in common, a liquid diet doesn't require cooking. Just sharing. I can cook and so can you there are lots of You Tubes showing backpacking cooking... watch a few... you may want to get your "cook" on.