Backpack camping/Survival Pack Contents

[Ruger_Ronin]

@ditcherman all weights taken packed in wax canvas bags as shown.

Haversack with pan set, shemagh, and grill is a Snickers bar under 3 lbs.
Pantry bag with PF cook set, Stanley pot (which conveniently houses my Sawyer filter), and goods comes in at 2.5#. Add a few ounces for a Morakniv. I like them better for cooking not crafting. It's around here somewhere.

 

[ditcherman]

@ditcherman all weights taken packed in wax canvas bags as shown.

Haversack with pan set, shemagh, and grill is a Snickers bar under 3 lbs.
Pantry bag with PF cook set, Stanley pot (which conveniently houses my Sawyer filter), and goods comes in at 2.5#. Add a few ounces for a Morakniv. I like them better for cooking not crafting. It's around here somewhere.

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Lighter than I expected!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Lighter than I expected!

Agreed. I was surprised myself. The foodstuffs I chose are generally weightier than the branded meals, but revolve around being able to prep sans water. This tradeoff helps keep weight down, as water is easily one of the heavier items packed.

 

[ditcherman]

Agreed. I was surprised myself. The foodstuffs I chose are generally weightier than the branded meals, but revolve around being able to prep sans water. This tradeoff helps keep weight down, as water is easily one of the heavier items packed.

I’m all good with the backpacking freeze dried food, whether store bought (no mountain house eggs please!) or my homemade dehydrated chili.
Food gets boiled water poured into the bag with a bag coozie, one dirty spoon licked clean and one ziplock to carry out.

My downfall on weight is two fold, I pretty much insist on a tent, and have choices but none super light at 4-5 pounds. And then water, I have to have quite a bit of water to be able to eat (swallow) so I’m heading out into a dry area with 5 liters for a day and will intend to have about that every day.

Don’t think I’ve ever been much under 40 pounds for any multi day trips even with a buddy splitting the tent and fly.

And now I have this stargazer chair I want to carry in…

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I’m all good with the backpacking freeze dried food, whether store bought (no mountain house eggs please!) or my homemade dehydrated chili.
Food gets boiled water poured into the bag with a bag coozie, one dirty spoon licked clean and one ziplock to carry out.

My downfall on weight is two fold, I pretty much insist on a tent, and have choices but none super light at 4-5 pounds. And then water, I have to have quite a bit of water to be able to eat (swallow) so I’m heading out into a dry area with 5 liters for a day and will intend to have about that every day.

Don’t think I’ve ever been much under 40 pounds for any multi day trips even with a buddy splitting the tent and fly.

And now I have this stargazer chair I want to carry in…

My GI bivy tent is around 6.5 lbs packed out (GoreTex is heavy, but tough). I prefer a tent setup. Always have, must be the caveman in me. A 9' x 9' D&D tarp is a smidge over a pound. Load out depends on the trek/season.

I'm also looking into a new chair. The pack frame trials with my folder left some comforts to be desired. I'm currently shopping around for something lighter.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Cold weather gear test! A weekend in Deam Wilderness (Terrill Ridge) in a couple weeks will test kit for an upcoming KT thru-hike. Load out includes 48oz of water, and 1 days rations. All in at 42lbs.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Cold weather gear test! A weekend in Deam Wilderness (Terrill Ridge) in a couple weeks will test kit for an upcoming KT thru-hike. Load out includes 48oz of water, and 1 days rations. All in at 42lbs.

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Looks cool.
I'll wait another 90 days before I venture out camping. LOL

 

[bwframe]

Cold weather gear test! A weekend in Deam Wilderness (Terrill Ridge) in a couple weeks will test kit for an upcoming KT thru-hike. Load out includes 48oz of water, and 1 days rations. All in at 42lbs.

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Please post pictures when you can...

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Looks cool.
I'll wait another 90 days before I venture out camping. LOL

KT trip is 2nd weekend of April. This quickie is to get loose and break in the new boots!

 

[ditcherman]

Cold weather gear test! A weekend in Deam Wilderness (Terrill Ridge) in a couple weeks will test kit for an upcoming KT thru-hike. Load out includes 48oz of water, and 1 days rations. All in at 42lbs.

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That’s awesome, I’ve always wanted to get a winter hike in but have never made it happen.

I’ve never packed a saw and/or an axe (or a gun actually, just between us) and that would definitely put me over 40 pounds.

I did skip the tent and brought only a hammock for a quick easy overnight on the Peninsula trail since our last conversation in here. I was probably 20 pounds and that was a treat, made for a nice walk.

 

[rosejm]

Winter hikes are great!

No bugs, no heat exhaustion, less competition for parking/campsites. Usually have better views of the landscape and wildlife too.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

That’s awesome, I’ve always wanted to get a winter hike in but have never made it happen.

I’ve never packed a saw and/or an axe (or a gun actually, just between us) and that would definitely put me over 40 pounds.

I did skip the tent and brought only a hammock for a quick easy overnight on the Peninsula trail since our last conversation in here. I was probably 20 pounds and that was a treat, made for a nice walk.

I never could do the hammocks. Just can't sleep in them.

I'm not an ultralight gear kinda guy. The GI poncho is possibly up for the chopping block. Depends on how I like my new jacket. (I do love my poncho though, has come in handy dandy more than once)

 

[jsx1043]

@Ruger_Ronin

Deam is my favorite Indiana getaway. I love quick trips out in the peninsula trail. Good looking kit!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

@Ruger_Ronin

Deam is my favorite Indiana getaway. I love quick trips out in the peninsula trail. Good looking kit!

Thanks. I feel all "serious business" when I use the bivy tent. Gonna miss my tarp.

We plan on staking in somewhere N of the cemetery.

 

[Creedmoor]

Thanks. I feel all "serious business" when I use the bivy tent. Gonna miss my tarp.

We plan on staking in somewhere N of the cemetery.

Tarp, like the old Poncho liners?


Ever see a USMC Woobie?

 

[stormryder]

Currently using a CFP90 from ARNG Days.
Only issue is trying to not overpack it.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Tarp, like the old Poncho liners?


Ever see a USMC Woobie?

Seen one on TV

 

[Creedmoor]

Seen one on TV

Never mind.

 

[shibumiseeker]

@Ruger_Ronin

Deam is my favorite Indiana getaway. I love quick trips out in the peninsula trail. Good looking

Unfortunately the forest service has proposed essentially ended camping out on the peninsula:

Hoosier National Forest - News & Events

Hoosier National Forest - News & Events

www.fs.usda.gov

As there really isn’t anywhere you can be 1/2 mile from the lake.

I’m also not really sure of the jurisdictional aspect of this since I believe the pool area of the lake is ACoE, but there may be aspects of that I’m not aware of.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Unfortunately the forest service has proposed essentially ended camping out on the peninsula:

Hoosier National Forest - News & Events

Hoosier National Forest - News & Events

www.fs.usda.gov

As there really isn’t anywhere you can be 1/2 mile from the lake.

I’m also not really sure of the jurisdictional aspect of this since I believe the pool area of the lake is ACoE, but there may be aspects of that I’m not aware of.

Thanks for the info. Leave it to the knuckleheads to ruin it for the rest of us