Four day hiking trip and no knives allowed?

How does one cut the cheese, without a knife?
Bring at least a SAK. And some extra underwear.
No, seriously...
 
If i didnt know any better the list sound like they been dealing with your common high school cheer leader.... Hair dryer??? Dress cloths?? Game boy???? Who are the people that take those great awsome trips... I can see if they are used to get people show up that like to carry hair dryers. They might have had problems teaching them how to use a knife..... I dont think they would like me to come there... sound like most of them are Drama queens and thats not just the girls... Marzola i think you would be the only man out there lol.. I just cant stop thinking about dress cloths and hair dryers lets not forget the beepers.

Sasha
 
They did say that this trip will be away from their grounds and will be on the Appalachian trail. So this should be a legit backpacking trip.

In the eyes of the law everyone on the trip is an adult, so i figure we should be allowed to carry a knife and be responsible with how we use it.
 
The only reason i can think for the no knife is cause he plans to kill you all.
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OOH! OOH! I saw this movie. I think he'll use a chainsaw! Or was it a hook where his hand used to be? Or was it an axe?
 
Marzola,

Get the leader's phone number and we'll give it to Runningboar! Then the fun will begin! :D

(Just kidding, Chris :))

Doc
 
Heh, i'll see what I can come up with. I just remembered that I have a friend who went on the same trip last year. I think i'll talk to him tomorrow and ask him about it, and if anyone actually knew what they were doing besides taking a nice little walk in the woods.

I just got an urge to buy myself a new SAK. I already have an explorer and a basic one, any suggestions for a good SAK to carry while backpacking?
 
Great Hollow website re: Staff said:
In addition to obtaining first aid and other appropriate certifications, all staff participates in a full, two-week training course prior to the start of the summer session. Training areas include all technical and soft skill areas of adventure-based programming: rock site management, ropes course management, white water canoeing, river rescue, high angle rescue, caving, back country travel, hiking and backpacking, processing, group dynamics, situational leadership, and safety and judgment. Also included are lessons on developmental stages of learning, self-esteem in young children, games and initiatives for cooperative learning, emergency procedures and protocols, and conflict resolution to name a few
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Wow, that's a lot to cram into a 2 week training course. Staff are paid 280-350/week DOE. I don't know that I'd trust that level of 'expertise'. I have a picture in my head of the pimply-faced theatre usher from The Simpsons trying to tell me I can't take my bushcraft kit...

Do what you need to, carry what you need to, and try to have fun. I wouldn't be able to do the third without the first two.
 
Your SAK Explorer should be fine, unless you want a saw. Then I'd take the OHT. Locking blade, sturdy, no unnecessary tools.
 
Marzola said:
Heh, i'll see what I can come up with. I just remembered that I have a friend who went on the same trip last year. I think i'll talk to him tomorrow and ask him about it, and if anyone actually knew what they were doing besides taking a nice little walk in the woods.

I just got an urge to buy myself a new SAK. I already have an explorer and a basic one, any suggestions for a good SAK to carry while backpacking?
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Either a small cheap throwaway like a Victorinox sportsman 2 or Waiter, or treat yourself to a black alox pioneer (providing you're fairly sure it won't get confiscated) :)
 
that is really odd.... you guys are in college, not grade school..:thumbdn:

i would take a knife for sure.... a SAK and a fixed blade in the pack.... there's no way i would ever go into the woods with out a knife...
 
raindog101 said:
Your SAK Explorer should be fine, unless you want a saw. Then I'd take the OHT. Locking blade, sturdy, no unnecessary tools.
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I was actually looking at the OHT. I found one for a decent price so i think i'll go ahead and expand my collction :D
 
any suggestions for a good SAK to carry while backpacking?
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I don't carry a SAK because I find most of the 'toys' unnecessary. But if I did buy one to take backpacking, my choice would be the One Hand Trekker. One hand opening and locking blade.

The main advantage of a SAK knife is that some of the built in accessories allow you to leave other items at home, like tweezers and scissors from the First Aid kit, saving weight overall.

-Bob
 
every year at my school for the cadets corps we have a few 1 week camp where we sleep in hutchies. On the packing list it always say all cadets arent allowed to bring knives, this is because all cadets are yr 9 or under and there are some liability issues. But if you are adults...
 
Right off the top I'll tell you; they are not my kind of group and I need not be there. Part of growing up is learning how to pick the movers and shakers from the sheep; and, this group sounds like a pack of loosers. If they don't trust you - an adult - with a basic tool; there is no reason for you to trust them. If you do go I would take a cell phone and have a back up plan to bail fast.

n2s
 
I would go and enjoy the hike and fellowship with the other students. Personally, I would take a small PSK along with a SAK and even your RAT 5...keep them in the bottom of your pack and out of site. This is a "beginners" course, so as stupid as the rules and packing list sounds, it's what I would expect. Since your on the AT, the mindset is probably the little to no knife concept.

The good thing about it is you'll probably run into a few fellow students with common sense and you guys can plan a future trip together.

ROCK6
 
oh, I'll have a cell phone. Will need it if someone gets injured....or lost because they didn't say to bring a compass :rolleyes:

I am hoping to meet some people who also like the outdoors and have common sense. It would be quite nice to go backpacking more often, and also no have to worry about the PC no knife BS.
 
I am hoping to meet some people who also like the outdoors and have common sense.
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Once you're in college, they should have something called an Outdoor Club, Adventure Club, Hiking Club, etc. Great way to meet cool women!

-Bob
 
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