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Posted by SteveTheFolkie on November 6, 2006 at 11:45:26 am EST
In reply to Re: Most useful item(s) in your pack posted by Kirby on October 20, 2006 at 1:03:14 pm EDT

Mine aren't typically in my pack - they're in my pocket (unless my pack and I, for whaterver reason, are not together) .... but here ya go.

#1 - Duct tape - patch holes in rain-gear or tents, can be formed into a lot of different objects (bowl, splint, bandage, sling, rope), can hold your boot sole on, can (in conjunction with some sticks) mend a broken weld on a packframe, can hold mole-skin in place when you discover the glue is gone - I keep around 10' of it wrapped around my butane lighter.
#2 - My Boy Scout folding knife - I know it's heavier than it needs to be - but I've had it for 37 years -
#3 - a Zip-lock style bag (one quart size) - makes a wonderful emergency (or convenience!) canteen.
#4 - Compass
#5 - 20' of parachute cord (typically dangles from my belt)
#6 - straw with built in water filter - I've never had to use it - but knowing that I can get water from anywhere and drink it just makes me feel good. Knowing I won't get a case of trail-trots from a stream makes me feel even better!

The most important "things" I carry with me are a good attitude and decent amount of understanding how to operate in the woods with very little "material" goods ...

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