For fun....Adventure question?

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So no real purpose to this question, but this forum is incredibly intelligent and resourceful so I will pose it here.

If you were told you are going on an adventure, say to recover something lost.

Fairly indiana jones, but heres the kicker. You can bring whatever you want, but you have NO idea what you will be facing. Could be traps, creatures, animals, caves, huge drops, climbing, maybe some fire making for warmth in a cave, etc.

Generalize here as you have no idea what the area will be like, and you may have to go to more than one location.

What would you bring, and say you had to limit it to a small duffle bag or standard backpack?

Dont take it to seriously as this is for fun, but what are some things you guys would bring?

So far I am thinking survival/first aid kit.
Rope(charlie bronsons always got rope) ;)
Good knife or two.
Compass
Misch Metal and striker
......this is where I am drawing a blank.
 
I would take at least one flashlight with spare batteries as well as some way of holding water along with the above items.
 
My list:

100m Rope
Climbing gear, fig 8, some trad pieces, some locking snap links
Colt 1911 and 8 spare mags in a leg holster
Becker BK7, ESEE 4, ESKABAR
Canteen, Cup, and Cover
Pararcord, 150'
Tarp Hat
Poncho, Hammock, Mos Net
Gerber Suspension MT
E RATS (Clif Bars)
Bolle shades
FAK
Water Tabs
CS Spetnatz Shovel
Brass Knuckles
Extra Socks

There's my adventure list. I thought about clothing, I would want my Columbia 3 Layer CW gear, but a OD adventure shirt, grey slacks, and Leather Jacket would look cooler. I also thought about my BIG blade, I would want my Cheness Tenchi, but it doesn't go with the ensemble, so, a machete will take its place. Shoes would be my Rocky's leather hikers. My prefered mode of transportation, either a Duce n a Haf or 1943 Indian motorcycle. If not, I guess my 1995 Nissan Pathfinder will do.

Indiana Moose, The Adventure Begins. (Slipknot Wait and Bleed theme music here).

Moose
 
I would bring along many basics in the lightest form possible.
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How can you forget a whip?! Not only can you swing from things with it, but it is good for fighting off Nazis.
 
jackman2 said:
How can you forget a whip?! Not only can you swing from things with it, but it is good for fighting off Nazis.
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The only whip I own is hanging on my bedpost. I tried to use one of those stupid things and drew blood on my calf. Forget that. Gimme a rope for swinging, and a 1911 for the Natzi Zombis. Moose:D
 
I find the more basic the design, the more practical for a wider range of situations. This doesn't necessarily apply only to cutting tools.

I love the layout of my Mountainsmith Maverick pack, because it allows me to do just that-generalize efficiently. It also allows for me to adapt my gear for certain activities, locations etc. It would probably be my bag of choice, just because I know it so well, I know it's comfortable and that it is not going to fail.

My hat. Kakadu Stockman. Nice quality roo leather, not too heavy, practical width of a brim. It screams 'adventure' without making me look like a pretentious jackass cowboy.

A tomahawk, for sure. Not only an effective ranged and melee weapon, but an effective survival tool. An axe with a knife edge... how practical is that?

A good reliable watch. I've been wearing the G Shock classic lately-cheap, durable, reliable.

A latin style machete, 14-16 inches. Again, a multipurpose survival tool, and a self defense tool. If I have a general idea of materials I'll be working with I'll opt for thinner or thicker, IE Tramontina or Condor, but you get the picture.

A good durable companion knife, something with good belly, easily maintained, good working point... I think a nice high carbon Puuko is probably your best bet as far as covering the most bases.

Victorinox Huntsman-multiple blades, a saw, a scissors, a can opener, and a bottle opener. Awesome little tool.

Commenga lensatic compass-Absolutely bombproof, glow in the dark so you can take headings at night, dead accurate. There's no situation where this compass is not going to perform.

A notebook and a pen.

My Taurus 651 .357 Magnum/.38 Special SA/DA revolver-cheap, utilitarian, effective. If I had thousands of dollars to spend on a nicer sidearm, I would, but for now this little guy gets the job done.

A Zippo. Nuff said.

Filtered water bottle-if I wind up drinking tap water in a 3rd world country or drinking out of river or lake water, I'm going to want it either way.

A wool sweater. Whether it's hot, cold, rain or shine... exposure in any extreme is bad, and a wool sweater is probably the most versatile article of clothing in that it is a practical durable product that CAN prevent exposure in both extremes. Breathable enough to wear in hot weather, yet its insulation value is so good even when wet that it can keep me comfortable below freezing temperatures. Specifically, I like the Dale of Norway Storebjorn.

Spare pair of Minnetonka softsoles in the pack. Light and low volume, and if something happens to my primary pair of footwear in that they fail, or my feet are having issues, I can switch em out for softsoles as a backup.

A ziplock bag of a one pound block of Lefse. Whole goats milk, potato flour and lard... you can't cram more protein, calories and fat into such a compact tasty package.

Shemagh-back to exposure-as many uses as a bandana, it'll keep the sun off your neck, windblown sand/dust/snow off your face...

The most important part of any adventure, the camera :D

I'll think of more as the day goes on, I'm sure.
 
Read Heinleins "Tunnel In The Sky". Same dilemma faced by the main character.
 
I don't think anyone has mentioned a grappling hook or flares. Maybe a crowbar in place of the shovel if it's more of an urban adventure. Lockpicks & binoculars. What's the tech level, starting money and how much room is there on the back of my character sheet for gear? D'oh, just outed myself as a nerd. Fun question.

Frank
 
trade trinkets if there is any chance of being in a primitive culture, a bunch of gold coin, and all that other stuff. Also, a multi-tool and a high repair skill, I'm a scavenger. SilverFox, what do play? I'm most often a shadowrunner,
 
gadgetgeek said:
trade trinkets if there is any chance of being in a primitive culture, a bunch of gold coin, and all that other stuff. Also, a multi-tool and a high repair skill, I'm a scavenger. SilverFox, what do play? I'm most often a shadowrunner,
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Currently D&D 3.5. Still trying to get our D20 Future game off the ground.

Frank
 
A SAK, a plastic spoon, a roll of duct tape, a really small goat, a bottle of mouthwash, and another really small goat. Did I miss anything?
 
I can think of a thousand things that I'd like to bring, but that would require a vehicle (or mule). Since I'm limited to a duffel bag or backpack, I'd like to know a bit more.

How much time are we talking about for this adventure?

Will I be alone? If not alone, how many are going?

Is there some sort of support for this "mission" in the sense of food and supplies being provided? Can we buy stuff along the way? Or, am I expected to bring everything I might need?

How are we getting there? On foot? Outrigger canoe? Elephant? Hovercraft? Rappel from helicopter? Starship transporter? What?
 
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