What to pack?

[absurdtoast]

awesome job Agni! greatly appreciated.

 

[ayyyjayyy]

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

This list is grea and all but have you ever backpacked around? Because that is an awful lot of weight to be carrying around...

 

[Kim Chee]

This list is grea and all but have you ever backpacked around? Because that is an awful lot of weight to be carrying around...

I'm thinking it is just a list of items that a person can take with them (not that they have to). Every tramp knows that sardine oil doubles as KY.

btw: P38 can openers are the shitty little cousin of the P51

 

[ayyyjayyy]

I'm thinking it is just a list of items that a person can take with them (not that they have to). Every tramp knows that sardine oil doubles as KY.

btw: P38 can openers are the shitty little cousin of the P51

Hopefully hahah

 

[DisgustinDustin]

Wow, at first I was like... Ok a long list lets read it... But it really was a looong list...

Good read.

 

[absurdtoast]

its not a list of what you should carry...its just a great, easy and condensed collection of all the things said in this thread...saves the time of goin through 15 pages!! Makes it easier to go through and pick and choose what you personally would need and give some great creative ideas.

 

[Agni Riniari]

its not a list of what you should carry...its just a great, easy and condensed collection of all the things said in this thread...saves the time of goin through 15 pages!! Makes it easier to go through and pick and choose what you personally would need and give some great creative ideas.

Exactly my friend. ^.^

- Agni

 

[Avog0dro]

A dirty rig, a warm steele and a cold sleeping bag, brothe bi-polar bear.

 

[JelloBiafra]

this thread is super helpful, thank you

 

[smellsea]

neccesities = dog food/sleeping bag everything else is disposable... depending on the weather. a flash light is nice to have. and i always have tissues.

 

[Doc Road]

Magnifying glass..... So you can find BALLS when the shit hits the fan, to the fellas and the gals all the same, keep your wits about you. Stay sharp, theres ALWAYS a way out. Remember, if you aint GOT it TAKE it!

 

[Doc Road]

this thread is super helpful, thank you

Werd! bills the shit. like your style bro.

 

[Devin Dobson]

Hey im in key west and just got a job... Wanna chill message me back.

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[SpiderJeruz]

I got one of this foldable backpack at malwart's for $5. It rolls up into a tiny ball and has a large pocket, and smaller zipper pocket. Great to keep in your bag and give to people if they ran into cops and had to ditch their shit.

 

[Wraith]

I use an old ALICE ruck:

1 Full set of clothes(two pairs of socks, boxers, pants, t-shirt) in a compression sack.
Pair of thermals, bibs, and a jacket(normally wearing this, not in the ruck)
Mess Kit(pot, pan, 2 tin cups, salt, pepper, season all, random sauces)
First Aid(mainly iodine, antibiotic oinment, random bandaids)
Tender Box
Deck of cards
Flashlight that takes common battery(AA, AAA)
Notebook, Pens
Hygiene Bag(bar soap, toothbrush and paste, hotel shampoos if im lucky enough to get a room)
Small fishing kit with tackle(pvc pipe with some 12lb wrapped around it)
For food i normally just get some tortilla shells and summer sausage and a ton of dryed fruit. I don't bring much food as most of my diet is from the dumpster. No need to buy food when so much is thrown out really.
Gallon of water

Oh and tinfoil, normally keep it in my mess kit but it also works as a great hat to keep the government from reading and controlling my mind.

 

[MiztressWinter]

My pack: its all about socks and underwear. I keep about a dozen of each cuz they fold down so small ans don't weigh much of anything. 2 thermal shirts.2 pair of jeans ..one of which I wear. 4 t shirts. A thermal insulated heavy hoodie...hat and gloves. Sewing kit. Headlamp. A book. Pocket knife. Self inflatable Matt with repair kit. Mummy sleeping bag up to 0°. Batteries. Sharpie. Some meds like ibuprophen and allergy pills. Tampons. Toothbrush toothpaste deodorant dr bronners soap. Tarp. Leatherman. Sunscreen. Bug spray. And that's about it. I like to pack light

 

[briancray]

My Backpack

I toured on a bicycle, but most of the stuff transfers over to hitch hiking, hiking, or train hopping.

GoLite JAM 35L Pack
Goretex Rain Jacket
Rain Cap
Waterproof Snow Pants
2 Pair of Smartwool Socks
Goretex Hiking Boots
Techwick short Sleeve Shirt
Patagonia Warm Base Layer
Under Armour Cold Gear Long Sleeve Shirt
Velocity Synthetic 35 Rated Sleeping Bag (I'd go with a 0 rated personally)
Water Resistant Sierra Nevada Bivy Sack and/or One Person Throw Open Tent
8' x 6' Tarp
Small Pot, Flint and Steel, Whisperlite, Gasoline, Lighter
Waterproof Gloves
Paracord and Dry Sack (If in Grizzly Territory)
3 Liter Hydration Pack and Water Filter
Thermals and Sweat Pants
Minimalist Shoes
First Aid Kit
Phone
Bungee Cords
Knife or Another Weapon of Choice
Bread, Peanut Butter, Spork
Plastic Garbage Bag or Water Proof Backpack Cover

This is pretty much all the gear I needed for all seasons while touring not including bike gear and parts. I managed to squeeze everything above in the backpack I just got. It's a tight fit, but the most important part is organization so whatever you use the most should be at the top and use the least at the bottom. So you aren't rummaging through it a lot looking for stuff.[/b][/b]

 

[briancray]

My Backpack

I toured on a bicycle, but most of the stuff transfers over to hitch hiking, hiking, or train hopping.

GoLite JAM 35L Pack
Goretex Rain Jacket
Rain Cap
Waterproof Snow Pants
2 Pair of Smartwool Socks
Goretex Hiking Boots
Techwick short Sleeve Shirt
Patagonia Warm Base Layer
Under Armour Cold Gear Long Sleeve Shirt
Velocity Synthetic 35 Rated Sleeping Bag (I'd go with a 0 rated personally)
Water Resistant Sierra Nevada Bivy Sack and/or One Person Throw Open Tent
8' x 6' Tarp
Small Pot, Flint and Steel, Whisperlite, Gasoline, Lighter
Waterproof Gloves
Paracord and Dry Sack (If in Grizzly Territory)
3 Liter Hydration Pack and Water Filter
Thermals and Sweat Pants
Minimalist Shoes
First Aid Kit
Phone
Bungee Cords
Knife or Another Weapon of Choice
Bread, Peanut Butter, Spork
Plastic Garbage Bag or Water Proof Backpack Cover
Headlamp or Flashlight

This is pretty much all the gear I needed for all seasons while touring not including bike gear and parts. I managed to squeeze everything above in the backpack I just got. It's a tight fit, but the most important part is organization so whatever you use the most should be at the top and use the least at the bottom. So you aren't rummaging through it a lot looking for stuff.

 

[linds]

Instead of coffee, I just carry caffeine pills. No cooking required, takes up less space. Won't keep you quite as warm, but it's useful for appetite suppression if you're low on food.

I like to carry lots of protein/energy bars for food. Lightweight, small, keep you full pretty long.

I know a lot of people would disagree with this, but I carry an iPhone and charger that can fully charge the phone about 6 times (found one on ebay for about $25). The phone has a million uses: scanner, gps, maps, railroad atlases, I keep ebooks/pdfs on survival/squatting/etc., communication obviously, entertainment, compass, etc.

 

[yellowbrickfreeway]

Went through this whooooole thing and I don't think I saw these added (if they were, forgive me), but recently I've become a fan of bringing one or two pairs of diabetic socks with me. They can be pricey some places, but they sell them at the dollar store now (and at Walmart, Walgreens etc, which is a little pricier but probably better anyway if you have the funds). They are designed for, obviously, diabetics, and are made to be good for circulation, moisture control, and to reduce risk of pressure/blisters, and often times have extra cushioning, etc.

Another thing I thought of, for the other ladies out there, I went to burning man a long time ago and they were handing out those "She-Wee" things -- you know, the things that help us pee like dudes. I forgot about it for a while, and it's not like squatting is a big deal, but I brought the thing with me on quite a few adventures after I found it again, and it actually saved me quite a few times when I really had to pee in the city and there were no damn bushes or public bathrooms and cops all over the place. Bringin that shit with me always now, weighs nothing too. Think they are like $20 on amazon if you buy the one that comes with a case and extendable tube. (PLUS, for real, what girl hasn't fantasized about peeing standing up at least once in their lives anyway. Unfortunately though... no... you still can't really write your name in the snow).