What do you carry in day packs? Backcountry XCd

[freeheelfreemind]

It depends on the day.

For short (< 2 hours) trips near populated areas, I just carry my registered ACR ResQLink PLB.

When I have a long solo day that is miles from help, and little likelihood of passers-by, I carry the 10-essentials +Nordic essentials (a more robust shelter system, shovel, etc.). Your pack should be as light as possible, but no lighter.

My overall backcountry strategy is to avoid problems. When I am solo, I do not ski any slope of avalanche potential and avoid tree wells. In order not to Ralston myself, I always leave a detailed plan with my wife.

I prefer a plan, and plan execution, that avoids getting into trouble, than a plan for getting out of trouble - but I do both.

BTW, check out the new avalanche forecast feature on Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=44.8402 ... =mbt&a=avy

[Telecat]

Oh I forgot about this thread!


The PLB beacon is great peace of mind. Seeing as how I tell friends where I'm going and no where too far out of rescues reach, I just wanted something to alert the Authorities when I was our of cell phone range. I didn't personally think the subscription for the Sat phones was worth it for me.
Though if I ever moved out west and was putzing around in larger, and more remote and dangerous wilderness areas, id probably make the investment


I got my backpack by the way... weeks ago. Lol.
Dakine heli pro 20

I love it, replaced 2 crappy day packs, right now its holding:
-2.5L hydration bladder
-PLB (in a little compartment where it's out of the way)
-repair kit (a few feet of steel cable, 3 strips of duct tape each 2 feet long, a few zip ties, paracord)
-SOL emergency bivvy
-empty life straw bottle (empty because only for emergencies incase I run out of water in the bladder)
-leatherman
-several lighters and leafy greens
-ski lock for in-bounds skiing
-very simple first aid kit
-headlight (and spare batteries)
-portable battery for phone

This is just compact enough to take on a lift, including a few snacks and maybe a spair pair of gloves or something.

The idea was to have a pack that could be good for both lift served and XCd backcountry touring. Theres PLENTY of room left to stuff crap in, so I plan on having a bag of spare and dry socks, base layers, and gloves (to keep warm incase of emergency) to shove in there when I go XC skiing, since thst will be the bulkiest part of the pack that will be the only thing I have to take in and out, and all the other gear can stay in even for lift served.

[johral]

My overall backcountry strategy is to avoid problems. When I am solo, I do not ski any slope of avalanche potential and avoid tree wells. In order not to Ralston myself, I always leave a detailed plan with my wife.

I try to Ralston myself as often as possible...but that's my last name . Maybe a TQ should be in there too.

For a pot, I have used my Primus ETA Lite. Works good and you can boil water in a couple minutes for tea, cocoa or coffee. I even bought the coffee press attachment so I can brew it on the trail. I have also cooked in the pot, but you do have to watch the flame so as not to burn it. Melting snow can also be tricky if you try to do it at warp speed, since you can overheat the heat transfer fins.

[Andinista]

I think the following items haven’t been mentioned
- face mask
- toilet paper

[Woodserson]

I think the following items haven’t been mentioned
- face mask
- toilet paper

Or something fortifying and around 40-45% to improve moral and deepen friendships. Usually clear and distilled from fruit.

La goute? Bien sur que oui!

Tchin-tchin!

[TomaJo]

hey

[greatgt]

Extra clothes....rope....hand saw....waxes....like yesterday two seltzer waters.....five beers....and lots of smoke....man the visuals were awesome....free the heel free the mind and that was done decades ago....Arc on boys and girls...Teleman

[kniepisler]

Damn not sure I want to see myself in a rawhide thong...

[fisheater]

I think the following items haven’t been mentioned
- face mask
- toilet paper

Or something fortifying and around 40-45% to improve moral and deepen friendships. Usually clear and distilled from fruit.

La goute? Bien sur que oui!

Tchin-tchin!

Can you be more helpful in regards to these clear liquids? I’ve seen unrecognizable bottles in beautiful NH landscapes, but I am a simple Midwesterner.

[lowangle al]

hey

I think you mean "hay"