I ask that you critque my wood wandering pack

Compass
Map
First aid (snake anti-venom, blister cushions like the "compeed" product, vaseline for chafing, diarrhea pills, sunscreen, water purification tablets etc)
Toilet paper
Sun hat / watch cap (wear one and put the other in the pack)
Warm socks (They will warm your hands too in pinch, or they are a welcome change when your feet are wet and cold from the days hike)
Two water containers instead of one

The pack itself could probably be lighter. Many ultralight backpacks will weigh less than that snugpak while offering better ergonomics and more storage space.
 
Mannlicher!!! DUDE!!!!!!!!!!

My family farm is just outside RR- Sharon's Valley Road. I have spent MANY days bumming around town, the lake and working at the farm. 'bacca and white face. My Dad loved the diner(can't remember the guys name on it now?) and I used to get haircuts at the barber shop and hotdogs at Dr Peppers.

God Blessed that country/ I stomped it all the way over to Troutdale. Hope to be at the farm in the next few weekends.


On the Sawyer- debunked as far as a lifesaver but many trauma teams recommend them as better than nothing. The bright yellow box holds some of my other first aid kit as well, so I will carry the ounces.

Antivenom- not something you pick up over the counter, short shelf life and administered ONLY under medical supervision as the reaction can be MUCH worse than the venom from the bite.

In our area- we are talking Timber Rattlers(possible but rare) and Copperheads(common)- neither likely to be fatal and the risk from antivenom often precludes its use even in hospitals.
 
lmalterna, our farms were down 680, in Black Lick. The big old red brick house on the North side of the road, just before the closed down Corinth Lutheran Church was one of our places.
The other farms were mostly down in Crawfish Valley. I am up every year, usually twice. Will be in Wytheville in July, and then back in Abingdon in October. I love SW Virginia. :)
 
I.N.F.K said:
I carry a Fenix PD-32 as a daily flashlight so that's always with me.
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I also used to keep a flashlight in my pack but once I went headlamp I never went back. Having hands-free light is so much better in my opinion. If I'm not mistaken, doesn't Fenix make a headband with a mount that your light will affix to?

Anyway, I just replaced my Black Diamond Spot with a Princeton Tec Remix Pro. Both are great headlamps, but the Remix Pro is a little easier to cycle through the modes and doesn't have as many modes (simpler is better for me). Kept the Black Diamond as a backup but willing to sell for cheap if anyone is interested.

Black Diamond in the rear, Princeton Tec up front:
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lmalterna said:
Mannlicher!!! DUDE!!!!!!!!!!

My family farm is just outside RR- Sharon's Valley Road. I have spent MANY days bumming around town, the lake and working at the farm. 'bacca and white face. My Dad loved the diner(can't remember the guys name on it now?) and I used to get haircuts at the barber shop and hotdogs at Dr Peppers.

God Blessed that country/ I stomped it all the way over to Troutdale. Hope to be at the farm in the next few weekends.


On the Sawyer- debunked as far as a lifesaver but many trauma teams recommend them as better than nothing. The bright yellow box holds some of my other first aid kit as well, so I will carry the ounces.

Antivenom- not something you pick up over the counter, short shelf life and administered ONLY under medical supervision as the reaction can be MUCH worse than the venom from the bite.

In our area- we are talking Timber Rattlers(possible but rare) and Copperheads(common)- neither likely to be fatal and the risk from antivenom often precludes its use even in hospitals.
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My mistake, it is not actually antivenom that I carry in my pack. It is a small dose of hydrocortisone to slow down severe reactions to snake bites and bee stings.
 
Thanks for the help folks. To accommodate all these suggestion plus a little of my own. I pulled out my Jansport Scout, it makes a good three day pack.
 
sideways said:
First aid (snake anti-venom,
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While, in theory, antivenom is a great suggestion, it isn't realistic. The cost of the initial dose alone makes it prohibitive - figure $4000-6000, based on the numbers I've seen (what can I say, it's an interest of mine), and most people aren't going to be prepared to mix and administer the medication in the field (assuming that they were able to acquire it) anyway. In areas with populations of venomous snakes, one is better off sticking with boots, long pants, and a healthy dose of snake sense.

lmalterna - I don't pay much attention to usernames, unless something catches my eye in a post. After seeing your comment about herping, I looked up to see lmalterna. I recognize the name - though not necessarily as relating to you). My apologies for straying from the topic - but thanks for the smile. (I use this same username everywhere - google will explain)
 
sideways said:
My mistake, it is not actually antivenom that I carry in my pack. It is a small dose of hydrocortisone to slow down severe reactions to snake bites and bee stings.
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Guess I didn't read far enough before responding. Thanks for the clarification.
 
Sideways- gotcha- I carry melt in the mouth antihistimines for the allergic concern. My kids carried epi pens until they semi outgrew their peanut allergies :)

HHMOORE- the taxonomists went and ruined it when they removed Alterna from the LM family... but then that dates me.
:) I like the google search. My wife is from the Philippines and has seen a few fights. Though they can be dicey places.

INFK- I used to plan for everything but realized that my Trailblazer could not fit the rocky portions of the trail ;) After awhile you realize the things that concern you most and trim things. I still have a pretty complete bag in the car so it is never that far away.

My hikes are just day hikes, so not getting hurt in the first place, first aid and getting help located for serious issues are my serious concerns.

Bill
 
Some high visibility clothing might also be worth considering. During hunting season hunters can be a bit careless with target identification. It's not the way it should be but unfortunately that is the way it is. :(

I carry yellow high visibility vests in every vehicle (in case i need to stop at the side of the road) and on remote trails. During hunting season i often opt for a bright orange jacket.
 
lmalterna said:
Sideways- gotcha- I carry melt in the mouth antihistimines for the allergic concern.
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How well do you like those antihistamines? I know my allergies flare up sometimes just out of the blue and in the middle of the day.
 
I generally avoid being in the woods during hunting season...mainly due to having nearly been shot a couple times. It's rather disconcerting when - on posted, private land (with no hunting privileges extended) - you hear a shot and see impact on a tree a foot away.

(Lmalterna - you were looking at HH Moore. I hadn't googled my username in a while - I should have doublechecked before suggesting it, lol. The first bunch of hits used to be the real me...Now, my only entries on the first page are the ones that reference Trader Ratings and "KBI" - hits # 4&7. I'm also married to a Filipina)
 
INFK,
I have good fast results with them. daughter was up for the weekend and forgot epi- got traces of peanut in some snacks she grabbed at the gas mart and felt the itch in gums begin- popped two meltaways and she was right again with no progression. They are cheap- I keep them in every car, bathroom, and purse/man purse in the house.

hhmoore- OK Kuya, love for for the asawa- HATE you for the Woma!!!!!!!! LOL! Two things on my bucket list before I got out of herps- Woma and Indigo- neither happened and likely never will now. BEAUTIFUL collection you have there!

Bill
 
Yup my hunting season experience is similar. Walked into a clearing and found myself staring down the barrel of a gun at an overly enthusiastic hunter. Many earsplitting heartbeats went by trying to convince him I am not a deer. I'm still not sure if he was convinced but I didn't get tagged that day.
 
I.N.F.K said:
I have a feeling that I'm going to end needing a backpack with many pockets
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Ha ha, yep. I eventually evolved from a tiny woods pack to a small backpack. More convenient and you don't have to cram everything in. Mine is from Diamondback Tactical. It not only serves as my daypack, but my hunting pack as well. Here's a few photos:

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I started a thread here a while ago showing most of my outdoor/survival gear that I use on multiple day backpacking trips. Some of the stuff in there I use in my daypack too. Here's the link if you're interested, may give you some more ideas on what to bring along.... http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1061810-My-Stuff-(if-anyone-cares)-Pic-Heavy
 
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