1. I think we agreed on the hike that those little stoves (Trangia, the "Tommy Stove" and my own Vargo hexagonal stove) are a good first solution when you find yourself stranded in the wild because they save you the time in gathering a load of firewood and building a fire, and as such they can provide a quick morale boost as you begin to adapt to the situation. After that, with your blood sugar boosted and spirits lifted a little, you know you will have to seek out a more substantial and longer lasting solution to cooking as you make your way back to civilisation.
2. Don't think FerFal brought too much gear; at various stages in the past I have needed many of the things he never used on that hike. A few weeks ago, I did my first hike of the winter season and stupidly forgot any chocolate / sweets. I suddenly found my body shaking with hunger and barely able to light the little stove to heat some beans. At that moment, I would have eaten soggy bread. You have never felt hunger until you have hiked into the wild, in the cold, on an empty stomach but with a full rucksack weighing you down!
3. Layers: I ended up with 4 layers once we stopped in the forest and the body temperatures fell. They were: base layer, fleece, down shell, waterproof hiking coat. If it had been snowing instead of raining, I would have swapped the waterproof and down layers in that sequence.
4. In addition to our head torches, I had a 1200 lumen torch from Mcgee Engineering in Colorado and I believe FerFal's was the same model. They give excellent illumination and have other good features too, such as strobing and SOS modes.
5. A final point on the boots; for snow of a moderate depth I would also have a generic spiked over-grip product in my winter rucksack. This is not anything like a crampon, which are for steep climbs in deep snow and ice; rather, this is for extra grip on snowy trails in forests.
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Leatherman Charge Ti
Fenix Lights
I love this light. Runs on a single AAA and is capable of big boy lumen output (80 lumens) in a keychain package. Also has low and mid mode for longer runtime.
Fenix PD20
Single CR123 cell. 6 modes including 180 lumen turbo mode.
General Mode: 9 lumens (35hrs) -> 47 lumens (6.5hrs) -> 94 lumens (2.6hrs) -> SOS
Turbo Mode: 180 lumens (1hrs) -> Strobe
15 days of survival use (2 continuous hours per day on the lowest setting)
Thanks for the Positive Reviews!
Energency gadget... on steroids.
Asus Eee 1005HA
Basic Door/Window Alarm
Emergency gadget
Both tool and weapon, just the right size
Straight edge makes it easier to sharpen, + tougher tip
Gorilla Tape
By all accounts and reviews I’ve read so far, it truly is “The toughest Tape on the Planet”
Transportation
I talked about these some time ago in an article, remember someone asked where to get one.
"Alternative Transportation"
Just found one reasonably priced and with excellent reviews in Amazon.
Best Folder
Emergency blankets. I Have several of these around.
Katadyn water filter
for the kits
and food ...
Got to have water: Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel
Moleskine, the ultimate little black cover notebook :)
Fenix L0D-CE. Perfect keychain light. 80 Lumens in a single AAA
Nice combo. The Soldier is an excellent product.
Sabre Red OC spray
Made in USA
This is the brand I use and always have one in my bag and car. ( same brand used by NYPD)
My wife keeps one in her purse too.
Sabre Red Tear Gas
Sabre Red for ladies
You guys have the coolest stuff up there.:)
Jack Bauer’s bag.:) I’d like to get one of these and try it out.
Fox OC Spray
Don’t have this one but it’s the hottest OC spray out there.
Someone once called it “bottled lava”
Pick your poison people, but do carry OC
1) Even if you carry a gun
2) SPECIALLY if you don’t carry a gun
Firesteel
Classic, and one of the few things I’d call a “must have” I own two of these.
My EDC bag: M1936 Musette Bag
Victorinox I bought recently. Most excellent tool, review coming up soon.
Make that "potable" water
And a more pricey alternative by Tikka
Just added one of these to my EDC bag, mostly for smoke, dust and debris
2 comments:
Just to add to what FerFal said there:
1. I think we agreed on the hike that those little stoves (Trangia, the "Tommy Stove" and my own Vargo hexagonal stove) are a good first solution when you find yourself stranded in the wild because they save you the time in gathering a load of firewood and building a fire, and as such they can provide a quick morale boost as you begin to adapt to the situation. After that, with your blood sugar boosted and spirits lifted a little, you know you will have to seek out a more substantial and longer lasting solution to cooking as you make your way back to civilisation.
2. Don't think FerFal brought too much gear; at various stages in the past I have needed many of the things he never used on that hike. A few weeks ago, I did my first hike of the winter season and stupidly forgot any chocolate / sweets. I suddenly found my body shaking with hunger and barely able to light the little stove to heat some beans. At that moment, I would have eaten soggy bread. You have never felt hunger until you have hiked into the wild, in the cold, on an empty stomach but with a full rucksack weighing you down!
3. Layers: I ended up with 4 layers once we stopped in the forest and the body temperatures fell. They were: base layer, fleece, down shell, waterproof hiking coat. If it had been snowing instead of raining, I would have swapped the waterproof and down layers in that sequence.
4. In addition to our head torches, I had a 1200 lumen torch from Mcgee Engineering in Colorado and I believe FerFal's was the same model. They give excellent illumination and have other good features too, such as strobing and SOS modes.
5. A final point on the boots; for snow of a moderate depth I would also have a generic spiked over-grip product in my winter rucksack. This is not anything like a crampon, which are for steep climbs in deep snow and ice; rather, this is for extra grip on snowy trails in forests.
Please mount the camera, way too shaky to be enjoyable to watch.
Thanks for all the great suggestions. Amazon will be sending some cents your way.
Merry Christmas.
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