misc gear

camelbacks,jugs,and shade most of us know about. its that time of year. does anyone have any techno,or old wifes tales on how to get by this summer. not survival,just prep and gear. [looki'n for tricks of the trade]

ok, so all that im packing is enough shit to put in one backpack. a regular backpack. now what im finding tricky is how to attach my sleeping bag to this thing. any ideas?

how exactly do you go about bringing enough water for a possible four day ride and still pack lightly?

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Hey, A lot of people always ask how I travel so lightweight. Thought I'd share here and get tips & comments. Taking extra baggage slows you down so less is more, mobility rules. I spend very little going between major cities but rarely sleep outdoors- maybe the odd bench when I get stuck in a...

In this thread we post ideas for staying informed. For the purposes of exploring every possibility, let's ignore weight, value, and other considerations. In other words, if it's heavy and expensive (e.g. a laptop) list it anyways. An emphasis on lighter and less valuable items is encouraged...

NO,NOT TURNING TRICK! Last night I was sifting thru yet amother box of the clutter that has caught in the last decade or so,and ran across my old snow goggles.These are not the modern style with lenses,but a pair I carved along the style of a set of western First Nations goggles,which look like...

so i racked REI more expensive water filters but as i read the cover when i got home it says does not filter viruses or chemicals. It does filter bacteria and a couple other things but how safe is the filter actually? Any suggestions on filters that are better? Should I even use a filter...

Hello all. I stumbled across this website and I'm glad I did, because this place has good brand name items from, backpacks, knives, flashlights, stoves, boots, tents, bedrolls, socks and just about "ANYTHING" you could need out on the road or rails!!! (I even found "P38" can openers here)! Just...

OK, what is your one, favorite item, that is really a can't do-without type thing. It doesn't have to be your most practical, although it may be. Mine happens to be one of my more practical things. My sleeping bag. It was an older model, the big green one with the center zipper. It was the...

I searched all through this website and did not find any thing about trackside guide or other rail way books. Does any one use either trackside guide, or the US one "cant find the title. If so any real comments on it. It list all the mile markers, stations, wheel detector, axil count detectors...

May 9th I will be boarding the bus in Toronto for the long drive to Longlac Ontario (about 45 mins north of Thunder Bay). I have been packing up everything I am taking, some new some old. Thought it would be a good opportunity to show how luxurious treeplanting is in comparison to squating...

Thought it might be good to have a thread on the things people bring to save on weight that have a bunch of different uses. This could be stuff that a smart person could use for lot of stuff, or stuff that's manufactured to be that way I'll get the ball rolling. Hemp Twine uses 1. making...

if you can make it there there will be lots of free miltary gear given away at the Poverello on saturday the 16th, don't know if you have to prove vet status or not

Damn good supplies at damn good prices Cheaper Than Dirt - America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter

I am pumped i got a new backpack, pretty sweet, it is some cheap brand and probably wont last long, but it is amazing to carry lots of things efficiently

I'm not sure whether this belongs in how-2 or not, but I couldn't think of anywhere better to put it. Do you ever have the problem of being in an unfamiliar city and wanting to go to a show or something, and being screwed because it sucks slam dancing with a giant backpack on? I'm always so...

So a lot of my friends have JINGLES... HA HA Acorn Jingles = Hobo tools that is connected to your clothing, some where that jingles A LOT (Not smart to have out when in a yard)! So what is on your Jingles? Scaby= pig/bottle opener, p38, Ace lock (saving to make a smiley), Huge In-n-Out...

I need help!!! Come summer Im going to be hopping and I need advice on which pack to get. Keep in mind that I'm hopping traveling possibly hitching if times get bad for the entire summer and all the way into next winter. I need something that can hold alot of shit, but is comfortable. Any...

I was on mycrack the other day and my friend sent me a message with the weirdest thing I've ever seen! http://www.piercedglasses.com/ Apparently some dudes have developed a way to have glasses that don't fall off haha! All you need is a bridge piercing. I myself don't wear glasses, but I figure...

what do woman usually feel they need to pack??

Like the train hopping thread, we'll be compiling a guide here on what to pack when traveling. Please post your suggestions and they'll be added to this guide. Thanks! UPDATE, Nov 22nd 2008: Thank you everyone for your suggestions! You've made this the most posted thread on StP! In a few months...

this one goes out to my fellow travelers with poor vision. glasses break. contacts suck. it generally makes life annoying sometimes. any tips to deal? fixing glasses is always a pain in the ass. those lil eyeglass repair kits can be a total fucking joke when it comes to a snapped frame or...

Here ya go, an ingenious way to recycle old plastic bags. You can make them fuse together into any shape, thickness or whatever. You need an iron, or if yer in the forest I guess a hot pan would do in a pinch. Take any old grocery bag or garbage bag. (those thick construction bags werk the...

Post edited by: Crazycoon, at: 2007/08/23 17:54