What to pack?

[Cool Breeze]

Led flashlights are good especially if they clip on a hat that way your hands are free a lot of ppl get injured getting off at night some RRs dont cleanup after they replace ties especially KCS last year i almost broke my ankle cause a piece of broke tie was in my path

 

[vodka4581]

bear mace

 

[Revo]

datura and or peyote
( for spiritual purposes only of course, to aid speaking with the steel of the train.. its good have a nice conversation with the steel's feelings about life and world economics etc )

ha fuckin wingnut hippie

 

[Deleted member 125]

bear mace

theres a funny story about that somewhere on the site...

 

[Cool Breeze]

datura and or peyote
( for spiritual purposes only of course, to aid speaking with the steel of the train.. its good have a nice conversation with the steel's feelings about life and world economics etc )

ha fuckin wingnut hippie

as a Apache Indian an a 19 yr vet id never recomend smoking anything asides from Legal tobacco on a train

 

[Revo]

as a Apache Indian an a 19 yr vet id never recomend smoking anything asides from Legal tobacco on a train

no i was just talkin shit to the other kid

 

[Cool Breeze]

its cool i aint tryin to bust your balls just seen a lot of kids get hurt tryin to catch or bail on the fly or get busted nothin wrong with the green better for ya than crack an beer but if your 21 an wanna drink thats your business

 

[Cool Breeze]

another good thing if your like me an a few others your water jug some ppl buy the gal of water the lid just pops off you lose it well i found good jugs in a Waffle house dumpster with screw on lids if you need one jug get one then find a few lids off other jugs

also if you have a military issue mummy bag get a water proof bad to put it in a 20 below bag weighs a few pounds dry an about 30lbs wet wet gear is a bitch i made the mistake of throwin my pack off on the fly it rolled down a hill into a creek full of water only a couple feet deep but everything got soaked had to walk a 1/2 M to a laundromat took an hour an they didnt like the mess i made lol i offered to clean it the bith said no so i said ok fuck you too.

 

[Agni Riniari]

So, after like, a shit ton of time (It would have taken a lot less, but I kept getting drunk) I have compiled all the suggestions made here.

I will be organizing, formatting, and researching all of these so some general info can be provided on the list I will make.

Hopefully I can get this done without jamming this pen into my skull through my eye socket.

Yeah.



- Agni

 

[Agni Riniari]

So, here is the very long and probably really unnecessary list that I made. This was partly made to do something with my insomnia and all this fuckin' time I have while stuck here before I leave.

Now, it is somewhat crude and the organization scheme is rather lax and lazy, but, frankly, I have been getting tired of staring at this stupid list. So, if you feel that there can be improvements made, whether it be organization, additional suggestions, or some piece of information you feel the list is lacking about an item, please, do toss them up on here, or, hell, make a copy of this an edit it how you like.

In addition to posting the list, I have attached a copy in .doc format (I had to put it in a .zip folder due to the limited list of file extensions the forum accepts).

Enjoy, and, well, be smart and careful.

- Agni


To Pack:
· Water:
o Suggested Amounts:
§ 1 Quart Per Day, At Least Half A Gallon/Gallon A Day, Water Purifier/Purifier Tablets
o Wineskin: Bota Bags Are Bad Because They Get Soaked Through Quickly?
o Stainless Steel Canteen
· Camping Gear:
o Pack: Optimally, you should be able to jump a fence with your pack on or toss it over while running.
§ GoLite Lite-Speed Pack
o Sleeping Bag: Compact, Fleece, Wool, 0F-20F
§ Bivy
§ Snugpack
§ US Army Feather Bag: Gets Wet Easily?
§ Army Mountain Bag
§ 40 degree NorthFace Scorpio Bag
§ Large Canvas Sea-Bag
o Blanket:
§ Space Blanket:
· Heatsheets
§ Emergency Blanket: Depending on durability, can be used as second tarp.
§ Microfleece Blanket
o Tent: Four Season Tent?, Or Just A Tarp
§ Versi Shelter
o Tarp: Silk?, 10’-15’?, Waterproof
§ Can Be Used As A Poncho
§ Stakes
§ Tarp From Hennessey Hammock
§ Sea to Summit
§ Tyvek House Wrap: Can be used as a tarp, poncho, etc.
o Hammock: Travel Size?
o Bedroll:
§ Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sleeping Pad
· Fire Tools & Materials
o Spark Tools:
§ Flint
§ Doan Brand Magnesium?
§ Swedish Fire Steel?
o Fuse/Flare
o Matches
o Lighter: Refillable, Two Lighters
o Bow Drill
o Hand Drill
o Starter Log (Can Be Broken Up & Used)
o Fire Fuel Tablets
o Cotton Ball In Petroleum For Emergency Tinder
· Food
o Imperishable
o High Calorie
o Seasonings:
§ Cayenne Pepper
§ Salt: Someone suggested salt, by itself, but I do not recall if it was just for seasoning purposes or if there was another use in mind.
§ Season All
o Canned Food:
§ Tuna
§ Canned Chicken
§ Cans Of Beans
§ 6 Tins Of Sardines In Oil
o Just Add Water:
§ Freeze Dried Coffee
§ Jar Of Instant Coffee
§ Tea
· Gun Powder Green Tea
§ Powdered Muscle Milk
§ Soup Mixes
§ Ramen: Can Be Mix With Canned Chicken or Road Kill & Veggies
o Grain/Bread Items
§ 1 Loaf Of Brown Bread
§ 1 lb. Of Bulgar Wheat
§ Unbleached Tortilla Flour
§ Small Bag Of Wheat Germ
o MRE’s
o Beef Jerky
o Cheddar Cheese Brick Wrapped In Leather
o Peanuts And/Or Peanut Butter
o Trail Mix
o Granola
o Limes
§ Three?
o Piloncillo (Panela)
o Honey
o Baking Powder
o Dandelion Roots: Coffee Substitute
· Cooking Tools & Supplies:
o Pots/Pans
§ Titanium Pot?
§ Coleman Cooking Kit?
o Metal Bowl
o Stainless Steel Camp Cup
o Coffee Mug
o Flask
o Alcohol Stove: Fuel, Grease + Wood Chips Can Be Used As Fuel
o Sterno Fuel Cans
o Pot Gripper
o Can Opener
§ P38 Can Opener
o Foil
· Clothing & Accessories:
o Neoprene?
o Leather?
o Thermal Wear?
o Headwear:
§ Bandanas: Big, 1-2 Pairs
§ Hat: Warm, And/Or Beanie
§ Skank: “…diesel trains going through tunnels require a 'skank' or piece of material which you must dampen and tie around your mouth and nose to avoid asphyxiation.”
§ Sunglasses And/Or Goggles
o Shirts & Jackets:
§ Shirts: 2-3 Pairs
· Flannel Shirt
§ Tank Top
§ High Visibility Vest
§ Jacket: Warm, Water-Proof, Wind-Proof, A Warm Hoodie
· Rain Jacket
· Warm Jacket
o Leg & Lower Wear:
§ Pants: Tough, Long, 1-2 Pairs
§ Coveralls
§ Long Johns
§ Underwear: 3 Pairs
§ Stockings (Leggings)
· Carhartt Unlined Dark Stone Washed Denim Bib Overall
· Insulated Overalls
§ Shorts: Regular and/or Basketball
· Swim Trunks
o Footwear:
§ Socks: 3 Pairs
§ Shoes: Tough Soled
§ Boots: Comfortable, Tough, Warm, Water-Proof, All Weather, Extra Boot Laces
§ Slippers (Flip Flops)
§ Hot Weather Shoes
o Extras:
§ Gloves: Fingerless & Fingered, Tough Pair (Hard Knuckled, Kevlar For Knife Resistance, Impact & Scratch Resistance), Warm Pair (Should Be Water-Proof As Well)
§ Tool Belt
§ Scarf
§ Rag: I would assume that this could be replaced by a bandana, but, it was suggested, and it does have many uses, so, it is on the list.
· Toiletries & Hygiene:
o Dental:
§ Toothbrush: Travel Size
§ Toothpaste (Biodegradable?)
§ Floss
o Body:
§ Shampoo & Conditioner (Biodegradable?)
§ Soap (Biodegradable)
· Dr. Bronner’s Brand: Very Eco-Friendly
§ Deodorant
o Drying, Wiping, Etc.:
§ Towel:
· Pack Towel
· Sham Wow
§ Hand Rag
§ Toilet Paper (Biodegradable?)
§ Moist Towlettes
§ Small Scrubbing Brush
o Medicine Cabinet:
§ Rolaids
§ Tylenol
§ Advil
§ Multivitamins
§ Hibiclens
§ Sunscreen
§ Insect Repellent
§ Eye Drops
§ Condoms
§ First Aid Kit: Iodine (Can also be used to clean water)
· NARCAN
§ Topical & Such:
· Essential Oil
· Tea Tree Oil: Many Different Uses (Medicinal & Hygienic)
· Baby Powder: Absorbs Oil From Hair
· Gold Bond Powder
· Chap Stick
· Tools & Utilities:
o General Tools:
§ Screwdrivers
§ Pliers
§ Rail Spike
§ Squat Key
· Flat Bar
§ Universal Water Key
· Sillcock Key
§ Multitool: Sharp Blade, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Screwdriver
· Hobo Tool
o Knives & Cutting Instruments:
§ Knife: Large
§ Fixed Blade Knife
§ Finnish Hunting Knife
§ Razorblade
§ Box Cutter
§ Scissors
§ Cuticle Scissors
§ Nail Clippers: Toe?
§ Wire Cutters
§ Bolt Cutters: Small?
§ Firestone: The only items, other than tires, that I was able to find under this name were knife sharpeners and axes. I guess either could have been what was meant.
o Rope, Tape, & Securing:
§ Twine: A Few Yards
§ Leather String
§ Zip Ties
§ Paracord (Parachute Cord): 50-100 ft., 7 Strand, 550 lbs.
§ Bungie Cords
§ Duct Tape
§ Electrical Tape
§ Red Plastic Danger Tape: Can be used to keep people away while sleeping.
§ Super Glue
§ Guerilla Glue
§ Carabineers
§ Sewing Tools: Dental Floss, Patches, Scissors, Safety Pins
o Bags:
§ Plastic Garbage Bag: 1-2 Trash Bags
§ Compression Bag
§ Waterproof Bag
§ Freezer Bags
o Fishing Line & Hooks:
§ Fishing Kit: 2”x4” rigid conduit nipple & two screw on caps. Drill holes about ¼” in diameter. Wrap nipple with 50’-60’ nylon trot line, cat fish bait in a plastic bag, hooks, and can all be kept in a PVC pipe.
§ Telescoping Fishing Pole
§ Fiberglass Fishing Arrow: Can be used as a spear or used in a wrist-rocket sling shot.
o Visual & Navigation
§ Compass
§ Binoculars or Monocular: Tiny?
§ Magnifying Glass
§ Eyeglasses: For those with the need, as contacts can apparently rip.
§ Flashlight: High Powered, Extra Batteries
· Maglite (LED?)
§ Head Lamp:
· Petzl Tikka Plus
· Black Diamond Spot
o Personal Safety Gear:
§ Pepper Spray: Bear Level
§ Club or Bat: Should be small & easily disposable.
§ Sockey: (Rock+Sock) Used as a weapon that can be hidden or tossed.
o Utensils:
§ Fork, Spoon, Knife
· Spork?
· Titanium Spork/Utensils?
§ All Can Be Sawed Down & Put On Key-Ring
· Personal Entertainment:
o Pen
o Pencils
o Big Sharpie
o Markers
o Paint Pen
o Oil & Chalk Pastels
o Drawing Paper
o Sketchbook
o Notebook
o Mini Notebook: To be kept on the person for quick notes or sudden inspiration.
o Book(s): Tao Te Ching, Edible Wild Plants Book, Mini SAS Survival Handbook
o Playing Cards
o Sudoku/Puzzles
o Gameboy: Extra Batteries
o Music: iPod, MP3 Player, Charger/Batteries
o Tattoos
§ Tattoo Gun
§ Stick & Poke Equipment: India Ink
o Craft Supplies
§ Jewelry making equipment, etc.
§ Hemp & Beads
o Intoxicating Substances
§ Alcohol:
· Beer
· Liquor
§ Smoking Equipment:
· Weed
· Tobacco: Cigarettes, Tobacco & Papers
§ Pills
· Female Specific Items
o Feminine Wipes
o Pads
o Tampons
o Diva Cup
o Extra Comfortable Bras If You Wear Them
· Miscellaneous Items:
o Printed/Paper Material
§ Maps
§ Bus Schedule
§ Urban Recreation Documents
§ Printed Municipal Police Codes
§ Train Hopping
· Crew Change Guide (CCG)
· Rail Atlas
· Ear Plugs: Stringed? (Not made of paper or printed, but very useful on trains)
§ Identification: Wallet, Some Cash
· Contact List
o Sentimental Items
o Electronics:
§ Camera: Digital, Film, Batteries/Charger
· Hat Cam?
§ Prepaid Phone: Tracphone, etc. Any cellphone, with or without service can still be used to dial the service provider and emergency services (911).
§ Radio Scanner: 800 MHz, UHF, VHF, Ear Piece(s), Frequencies, List Of Different Rail Company Frequencies
§ GPS: SPOT?
§ USB Thumb Drive
· 2 GB?
§ Solar Lites: From yards, used as a lantern at night.
§ Rechargeable Batteries & Charger
o Performing/Entertaining Items
§ Harmonica
§ Guitar
§ Juggling Balls
§ Fire Performing Gear
o Pickle Pack
o Walking Stick
o Yard Or Meter Stick: Can be used in tent or shelter construction
o Hand Warmers
o Silica Packs
o Glow Sticks
o Extra Padlock and Key: For bikes or to lock your squat.
o Length Of Chain
o Lock-Up Metal Dugout?
o Wrist Rocket Slingshot:
§ Ball Bearings For Ammo
o Steel Wool
o Candles
o KY Jelly
o Dog food
o Cat Tail: Can Be Used As Cordage, Tinder, Food, Stuffing, Or Padding
o Snow Cave: A shelter that can be made from just snow.
o Galls for tactical equipment is apparently bad.
o Crumpled Newspaper Or Cardboard Can Be Used As Insulation

 

[Agni Riniari]

Just an additional note.

The formatting does not seem to have transferred well, so, the text that was copied looks to be all crammed to the left.

The file will have a 'cleaner' version. (Depending on your definition of clean)

- Agni

 

[KatAttack]

Haha ky jelly

 

[bryanpaul]

So, here is the very long and probably really unnecessary list that I made. .........
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§ Tyvek House Wrap: Can be used as a tarp, poncho, etc.
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never thought of the Tyvek shit..... good idea.... find that all over alot of construction sites....

 

[Agni Riniari]

Haha ky jelly

Yeah. It was suggested as a universal lubricant. They also suggested a rather funny joke of covering a 40 with it near a homebum populated area, walking away, and watching them struggle with it. ;P

never thought of the Tyvek shit..... good idea.... find that all over alot of construction sites....

Yeah. I thought it was pretty clever as well, though it was not my idea.

There are a couple of things on the list that I added myself.

One thing I forgot to put on there is a trip wire trap. You can make it out of trip wire, or any thin & durable wire, and a mouse trap. Just place the wire around the perimeter and attach the other end to the bait end of the mouse trap, which should be kept somewhat near to yourself, but not so near that you roll over and pinch a hole in your face.

- Agni

 

[freedude2012]

man cuple of the post holly shit thats alota shit keep it simple and the must haves with a few eatras even tho im still new to travelin ive still over done it when ive gone huntin and shit but ive learned from my over packin "kinda", basicly what im sayin is if you aint ready and/or your body aint ready to haul a 100lb pack 150 miles dont over-do it granted im packin alittle more than i should i know what my body can handle and what im gettin myself into with my pack

but some of the things i keep with me are jus in case things ya know
things like eatra shoes/boots 1 pait for me and one pair that might be needed by someone else
extra cookin and eatin shit, im a former emt-I so ill have med supplies( stuff that i can use to macgyver splints and shit)
and maybe eatra caned goods because you jus knever know, ect..

 

[freedude2012]

and jus to add to the previous i probaly over did my pack yet again but only time will tell and if i did aint nobodies foult but mine ya know

 

[Agni Riniari]

holly shit thats alota shit

Oh, this is by far not a list of items to actually bring. This was simply a compilation of all the suggestions of different types of items that should or can be brought with you. There are some areas that have different types of brands or kinds of a particular item, which is because more than one was suggested, and, one should choose what will best fit their type of travel. Myself, I would be packing to be able stay in the woods in relative ease, as well as being able to stabilize a squat, or even just lay out under a bridge somewhere, but, I am prepared to deal with the requirements that are entailed with that type of prepping.

- Agni

 

[freedude2012]

ya wernt thinkin bought that man brain is kinda locked on marchin down the road

 

[Agni Riniari]

Another little side note that I may have wanted to have in there but did not write down.

If the climate is wet and you are having difficulties finding tinder for fires, make a habit to gather tinder, even if it is wet, and store it with you, preferably somewhere close to your body like a pants pocket. This will not only make sure you have tinder at all times, but, your body heat will either help to keep it dry or, if it is wet, it will make the tinder that much drier, if not completely dry, than anything you might be able to find in that wet climate.

- Agni

 

[ceege]

A fucking umbrella. A big, gorgeous umbrella. Works as an extra wall when you need to take a dump in some precarious place. Also for vicious dog attacks, which happens alot down here, at elast in my misfortune.