My hitchhiking summer gear

AaronOnTheRoad

AaronOnTheRoad

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Okay everyone I've been reading the great information on Stp and gathered everything ill need for this trip. Please comment anything i might have missed and or what you bring that is useful.

50+5 wasing backpack
One person tent
Sleeping bag
1 t shirt
1 pants
3 pair of socks
Muscle shirt
Hygiene kit
Little first aid kit
Sowing kit
Can opener
Muilt tool
Knife
Note pad
Electronic bag charger
case
Hoodie
Sun glasses
Flash light
Atlas
Hat

That's all i have right now. Do you see anything i might need or don't need. I just want somebody to see what i got since i can't find a road dog and im a noob at this. Thanks ahead of time.
 
AAAutin said:
-more socks
-bandanna/keffiyeh
-trash/plastic/sandwich bags
-duct/electrical tape
-lighter/matches
-Sharpie
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Okay i have 4 sharpies now, i also have black tape around a lighter. But I'm going to get more tape. I'm going to get a bandanna at a gas station. I have sandwich bags and a trash bag now too.
 
Yeah that sounds just about right! I usually reevaluate my gear every few weeks or so and if I have something I haven't touched and isn't first aid/something handy, I'll leave it behind
 
AaronOnTheRoad said:
Okay everyone I've been reading the great information on Stp and gathered everything ill need for this trip. Please comment anything i might have missed and or what you bring that is useful.

50+5 wasing backpack
One person tent
Sleeping bag
1 t shirt
1 pants
3 pair of socks
Muscle shirt
Hygiene kit
Little first aid kit
Sowing kit
Can opener
Muilt tool
Knife
Note pad
Electronic bag charger
case
Hoodie
Sun glasses
Flash light
Atlas
Hat

That's all i have right now. Do you see anything i might need or don't need. I just want somebody to see what i got since i can't find a road dog and im a noob at this. Thanks ahead of time.
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Aaron - you are awesome for doing your research and using the info provided by the many peoples here - I soo hope all works for you and it's a great trip. I too have to do some research and look at my gear as I may or may not have some plans. Have fun!
 
Who seriously wears sunscreen? I haven't worn it since I was forced as a child. I burn once once and awhile but stay tan. Get the sun burn feel that pain and your skin will callus to it. It's chemicals the sun marinades into your flesh.
 
Tatanka said:
Who seriously wears sunscreen? I haven't worn it since I was forced as a child. I burn once once and awhile but stay tan. Get the sun burn feel that pain and your skin will callus to it. It's chemicals the sun marinades into your flesh.
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I agree, sun screen is not necessary and adds weight plus it can leave a scum on your skin that picks up dirt even faster than just sweating. A good wide-brim hat and long sleeves can go a long way to preventing sun burns. I have spent a lot of time in the tropics with a good hat that prevented my face and neck from getting burnt. I have also gotten sun poisoning when I was a kid in South Carolina, that sucked since I pretty much had to stay inside or in the shade.
 
So you've already hit the road, but I'm just now seeing this. Commenting for visibility since this is my favorite pack list so far. Lots of people post asking what to bring and I like this. I like to pack light haha. If you over pack you'll end up ditching gear(which can be hard if it's expensive or you have an attachment to it) if you under pack you'll pick up gear. so yeah I'm gonna just comment in hope that more people read this one.
 
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