1st surgery was rescheduled.
Foreign Weapons and Obscure Builds V3
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1/2" x 28tpi threading kit will be here this afternoon.
"They can break an anvil..."
I believe the phrase goes.
I believe the phrase goes.
With an rubber mallet
We checked in at the hospital. Dee went in for the pre-op. I will be here, right outside the hospital. We prayed before she went in.
Polish bayo on that Romy.
Looks like PPS.
Throw those Nalgene bottles in the trash, or give them to a hiker that knows no better.
Buy a Sawyer Squeeze water filter and a CNOC bag. Grab a couple Smart water bottles - the filter will screw right on, you're gonna thank me for this. One caveat - if it's gonna get below freezing, throw the sawyer in the bag with you. Any moisture freezes in that thing will ruin in.
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Why do you need a flashlight that weighs half a pound? You don't, leave it at home.
8 oz Stanley pot? Cut that in half:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
The Toaks 750 is now your cooking pot and coffee mug. Dropped another 5oz.
Saw and knife? I carry a Kershaw folder of some sort. Only use a saw if I'm truck camping or kayaking, but you can just carry the bow saw blade and fashion something in the woods if you really want a saw.
How much paracord do you think you'll use?
Leatherman? First aid? Pffft. A very small roll of duct tape (roll some up on a drinking straw) is good for blisters, repairs, even makes a good fire starter. Some Ibuprofen and a couple Bandaids, and you're gtg for first aid. (unless you have special health issues)
Sawyer mini? Nope. Leave it at home.
Tarp and bivy? The tarp you can cut weight on - how much depends on how much you want to spend. Go to the LW extreme and you can cut it to 7-10 oz, for a mere 300 bucks. I have a sil nylon that cost 99, it comes in around 2 lbs.
REI is ok for some stuff, but if you start watching some videos of AT hikers and what gear they keep/toss, you'll find yourself buying online from smaller companies that are started by actual hikers.
If you get into the Dyneema game, you might have to sell some ammo to afford it.
https://zpacks.com/collections/shelters
I bought my wife a Zpack tent a couple years ago - stupid expensive, but seriously light.
I hope this helps.
Great info dude! I’ll make the smaller adjustments before the next trip, gonna have to budget for the pricier items lol. I’m never bringing the saw and big knife out again.Throw those Nalgene bottles in the trash, or give them to a hiker that knows no better.
Buy a Sawyer Squeeze water filter and a CNOC bag. Grab a couple Smart water bottles - the filter will screw right on, you're gonna thank me for this. One caveat - if it's gonna get below freezing, throw the sawyer in the bag with you. Any moisture freezes in that thing will ruin in.
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System | REI Co-op
The Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter has a field weight of only 3 oz., and it makes filtering water as simple as filling a pouch and squeezing water into your mouth. No pills, no pumps and no wait time. Available at REI, 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.www.rei.com
CNOC Vecto 2L Water Container
Top-quality ultralight sleeping gear and outdoor apparel made with a passion that goes where you go. Come check out our collection for your next adventure.
Why do you need a flashlight that weighs half a pound? You don't, leave it at home.
8 oz Stanley pot? Cut that in half:
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
The Toaks 750 is now your cooking pot and coffee mug. Dropped another 5oz.
Saw and knife? I carry a Kershaw folder of some sort. Only use a saw if I'm truck camping or kayaking, but you can just carry the bow saw blade and fashion something in the woods if you really want a saw.
How much paracord do you think you'll use?
Leatherman? First aid? Pffft. A very small roll of duct tape (roll some up on a drinking straw) is good for blisters, repairs, even makes a good fire starter. Some Ibuprofen and a couple Bandaids, and you're gtg for first aid. (unless you have special health issues)
Sawyer mini? Nope. Leave it at home.
Tarp and bivy? The tarp you can cut weight on - how much depends on how much you want to spend. Go to the LW extreme and you can cut it to 7-10 oz, for a mere 300 bucks. I have a sil nylon that cost 99, it comes in around 2 lbs.
REI is ok for some stuff, but if you start watching some videos of AT hikers and what gear they keep/toss, you'll find yourself buying online from smaller companies that are started by actual hikers.
If you get into the Dyneema game, you might have to sell some ammo to afford it.
https://zpacks.com/collections/shelters
I bought my wife a Zpack tent a couple years ago - stupid expensive, but seriously light.
I hope this helps.
I’m pretty nervous about ditching the majority of my first aid gear, but thinking back the only thing I’ve ever used out of it has been the aspirin and a few bandaids so I think I’ll go that route.
And yes as far as flashlights go they are getting ditched!
Thanks dood!
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That rooster sounded more like an air raid siren - but he gave it his all!
That rooster sounded more like an air raid siren - but he gave it his all!
Thank you for praying. That's all we have to hang our hat on today.
I’ll have us covered on first aid this trip at least
You know that brings up another point. If you're hiking with others you can eliminate the redundancy by one hiker hauling the water, one hauling the stove etc...
My wife hauls her Zpack tent. I haul the tarp. We each carry our own stove/food, it just makes prep faster but some folks do it different.