slowz1k
05-21-2012, 04:21 PM
My Family and I do a lot of hiking during the summer. We have a camping trip scheduled over in the mountains in Western NC in a couple of weeks, so I brought my day pack into the office to check it over, top it off with anything that I may be lacking, and grab a few pics to show you guys what I usually carry.
My day pack is a small Condor hydration pack. It’s small, light, expandable, and so far pretty tough. I keep 8’ of paracord and a button compass on the straps. There is plenty of room for lunch, and some spare socks and a jacket if needed.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike2.jpg
The contents of the Pack:
Compass
Katadyn Hiker filter and bag with coffee filters
Sun Screen, Maxi-Deet insect repellant, Sting-eez (for when the Maxi-Deet doesn’t work)
A ziplock bag containing some TP
Powdered drink mix, a few 5 hour energy shots, and a 3 serving Mainstay bar.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike3.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike4.jpg
Also inside my day pack I keep this smaller bag that I call my “Primitive Survival Kit”. I like the idea of keeping this kit self contained so I can put it on a belt or shoulder strap, if I didn’t want or need to take the day pack. It’s pictured with my Mora knife, that is always on my belt when hiking.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike5.jpg
My day pack is a small Condor hydration pack. It’s small, light, expandable, and so far pretty tough. I keep 8’ of paracord and a button compass on the straps. There is plenty of room for lunch, and some spare socks and a jacket if needed.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike2.jpg
The contents of the Pack:
Compass
Katadyn Hiker filter and bag with coffee filters
Sun Screen, Maxi-Deet insect repellant, Sting-eez (for when the Maxi-Deet doesn’t work)
A ziplock bag containing some TP
Powdered drink mix, a few 5 hour energy shots, and a 3 serving Mainstay bar.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike3.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike4.jpg
Also inside my day pack I keep this smaller bag that I call my “Primitive Survival Kit”. I like the idea of keeping this kit self contained so I can put it on a belt or shoulder strap, if I didn’t want or need to take the day pack. It’s pictured with my Mora knife, that is always on my belt when hiking.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/slowz1k/Hike5.jpg