Quote (five33 @ Jan 30 2011 09:40pm)

use the no trail left behind method


only take in what you plan to carry out  dont need  garbage and crap fucking with the wildlife and eco system

Quote (Framed @ Jan 31 2011 08:48am)

always

Quote (cialda @ Jan 31 2011 10:03am)

may i ask when you are planning on doing this? if you are going out by yourself i would suggest an overnight first during fall/summer/spring with a little warmer outside rather than winter. just kinda to get the feel for it. also, i would suggest anyways to have a friend come out with you. shit happens, and its better to have a friend around in case of the worst.

Quote (Chenoah @ Jan 31 2011 12:40pm)

I love hiking. I used to go hiking, camping canoeing and all kinds of nature adventures with my Uncle when I was younger. Hope you enjoy It is a great way to relax.

Quote (cialda @ Jan 31 2011 10:03am)

may i ask when you are planning on doing this? if you are going out by yourself i would suggest an overnight first during fall/summer/spring with a little warmer outside rather than winter. just kinda to get the feel for it. also, i would suggest anyways to have a friend come out with you. shit happens, and its better to have a friend around in case of the worst.

Quote (five33 @ Feb 2 2011 10:25pm)

inb4brokebackmountian

Quote (WhirlingDervish @ Jan 30 2011 03:28am)

Water is good. Water purification tabs and means to boil water should be considered.

Tuna/sardines in olive oil. Something nutritious, with high fat content that can help sustain you for hours at a time.

NJ this time of year...

A quart of charcoal lighter fluid, toilet paper, lighter and wax(candles, block of wax etc.). Magnesium fire starter if you used one before or will practice using one beforehand.

OD army jacket with liner or similar, plastic pocket poncho and plenty of extra socks.

A fiberglass handled shovel. Use it as a walking stick, clear snow from an area to build fires/set tent.

Some rope, knife, tent etc... the basic stuff.

Boy Scout handbook.

In that area if you have a cell phone with a GSP/Map app, take it for emergencies but turn it off. Map and compass as well if you can use them.

A camera! Journal and something to write with. If you are going to go through this, especially in the winter you will want to document it.

Oh yea a hatchet, Hammer+Axe.

I probably missed a few minor things but look in the BS handbook first, for extra info and you will be ok.

Quote (Grippster @ Feb 5 2011 05:13pm)

i gotta strongly disagree with alot of your post. for some reason people like to bring random crap. if your pack ways more than 35 pounds, YOU WILL NOT BE ENJOYING YOURSELF VERY MUCH. even 35 pounds is gonna take a toll on your enjoyment, trust me

lighter fluid, no
wax? no
shovel? no maybe if your winter camping
rope, no (string yes)
hatchet, no, unless u goin out into the wild west to be build a log cabin or some shit lol

for fire, bring 2 bics. u can bring a magnesium one for practice

u gotta consider the two main paths for hikers.

a. be an outsider explorer. bring lots of luxuries and heave and hoe throug the woods, counting down the hours till u can make camp and use all yout 60 pounds of goodies
b. be one with nature, emmerse in the environment. be light and improvise alot.

the work that comes with b vs a is thinking alot and looking out for yourself rather than carrying a heavy load