Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Solo Tripping :: Solo trip gear
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RetiredDave |
quote butthead: Yes, bring your sense of humor! I've set off twice and realized I'd left mine in the car. Had to paddle back to get it. Dave |
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Whatsit |
quote RetiredDave: "quote butthead: :-) |
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cgchase |
I always take a notebook and pen on solo trips. Usually do not on group trips. I always take alcohol on group trips but not on solo trips. Otherwise it's about the same. On wilderness trips I'm more of a "group solo" kind of guy anyway . .I don't rely on my buddy to bring essential gear, etc . .if I need it, it's in my pack. |
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Whatsit |
Just wondering what gear you normally take along that you feel are "must have" items I'm just wondering to make sure I have these items for my first solo. I know items like, tent, sleeping bag, stove, all the normal typical items. I was wondering about the things the normal person wouldn't think to bring along. Thanks Mike |
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hooky |
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nctry |
butthead" This is what retirement does to you! |
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FOG51 |
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butthead |
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boonie |
I do take a spare paddle, "painters" to tie up the bow/stern of the canoe, nail clippers, plackers, a waterproof P & S camera that fits in my pocket and is on a lanyard around my neck. I also take a notebook and a couple of pens. Like butthead, I'm another easily amused "navel gazer" :). |
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Whatsit |
quote SunCatcher: "collapsible water container for camp (besides Nalgene) smaller tarp (8 x 10) I have sat in the rain for hours, and nothing better then a tarp for this. bungee dealy bobs a MUST. What is "everclear"? Some things I didn't think of are the sink and gorilla tape. Thanks Mike |
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SevenofNine |
1. Multi tool of some type 2. Balaclava for cold nights 3. Luci light (light, pack able, no brainer) 4. Reading material 5. Down sweater or light coat (I travel in shoulder season) 6. Head lamp with extra batteries 7. Saw 8. Storm proof matches 9. Insulated sleeping pad 10 Tarp with lots of rope |
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Whatsit |
quote butthead: "Everclear 190, nice clean burning dual purpose alcohol stove fuel. :-), oh I laugh at myself. I lived my whole life up to five years ago in Wisconsin and never heard of it. I was born in Tomah. Moved up to Philips area for many years. Went to college in LaCrosse and lived in Marshfield where both my kids were born. Maybe too much info :-) Thanks Ken Mike |
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SunCatcher |
Lifesavers (good treat after a long portage) head net (bugs can get bad) I take EVERCLEAR, for my drinking (Learned that from kanoes) Use crystal light packets to mix with EC. This cuts down on weight of alcohol (if you drink alcohol) spare paddle as mentioned before a must (I broke one before) I take one of those REI chairs, can't hardly stand it without my chair. dehydrate my own meals, think Ben touched on the advantage of that. Gorilla Tape a must, much better than duck tape. GPS |
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SunCatcher |
Will also get a fire going :) SunCatcher |
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bwcasolo |
my food, dried, fits in a bear vault 500 canister container, keeps all critters away. 35 trips now, my gear is minimal, but necessary. |
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Whatsit |
quote butthead: "Something to keep your mind working. I can be happy as a clam conversing with rocks, not everyone can though. I like a book or 2 to read, an MP3 player to listen to now and then when the bugs start getting argumentative. Lately been collecting navel lint to make a pillow. That's good to know about the belly button lint. :-) Mike |
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butthead |
May need to trek to WI to obtain it, a Cheesehead thing. The sink helps contain the lint gathered. Gorilla tape for gorilla fixin'. butthead PS; MOST IMPORTANT-----------------------------a sense of humor. If you can laugh at yourself the whole world starts to make sense! bh |
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Chicagored |
1. An inreach explorer, so I can message my wife from time to time and she can track me. (her piece of mind = more trips for me) 2. A tablet, because the inreach map works much better blue toothed to a tablet. Also, I use the tablet as a kindle. 3. A battery power pack to recharge everything a few times. Also, when solo I always bring a saw and small ax. I do most of my cooking over wood, either on the fire pit, or I bring a small folding stove (designed for sterno) and use it with wood for fuel. I bring a light weight alcohol stove with a small bottle of alcohol as an emergency backup. |