no food, no shelter this time. going on vacation this week

Very interesting topic, and trip you have planned. One that I would like to do myself, when I get the fortitude to do so.

There has been several good tips of advice listed here, some of which I hope you take to heart/(pack for just in case scenario).

Best of luck on your trip, stay safe, and have fun. Looking forward to hearing how your experience goes.
 
After reading two full pages of this thread with responses and replies to the responses... I can't help but wonder if some of the impetus for this is just to spark a little attention. Providing rebuttal most responses is a bit much... if you have a plan, stick with it and do it. You don't need to justify your means if you are confident in your abilities and hiking partner.

I'd say go and post some pictures when you are done. That would be a good discussion (and helpful).
 
jekostas said:
Umm.... that really depends on the terrain. Up and down hills all day? That'll kill you in 5-6 miles. Also, if you start to get calorie-starved on days 3-4, those miles are going to take a heckuva lot longer than they did on days 1-2.
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the trail he mentions looks relatively flat (MN), even in more challenging terrain 5-6 miles a day should be on the cake side of the scale- especially w/ a very light pack
 
Hello Guys,

Interesting range of replies here.

After reading two full pages of this thread with responses and replies to the responses... I can't help but wonder if some of the impetus for this is just to spark a little attention. Providing rebuttal most responses is a bit much... if you have a plan, stick with it and do it. You don't need to justify your means if you are confident in your abilities and hiking partner.
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I started this thread because of my excitement. Been wanting to do this far some time. Finally it is happening.
Replied to questions hoping to "introduce" my self to the crowd a little bit.
I am pretty new around here, and it seems that there are a few guys who live off the land for fun regularly.
However, I have not taken the time to read a lot of the threads in this section.

Thanks everyone for their input.

I'll be heading out in a few hours.

The terrain is hilly, the landscape varies by about 300 feet a few times a day.
Not nearly mountainous.
As mentioned, with a light pack, it will be relatively easy.

We figured this pace would leave plenty of time for fun.

Added some salt and a few feet of duct tape to the pack.
I am ready to hit the trail.

Camera ready.
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Make sure to post all the pictures when you get back. I hope you are writing a journal of sorts to.
 
Missed this one.... he's gone already....

-Lots of water
-Back up food (If you have never gone more than 3days without food, you have no idea.)
-Take some multi-vitamins
-salt
-sugar

If your water gets "sloshy" in your stomach, take a little salt and sugar. You'll be fine. Dehydration and blood sugar management are your concerns.


Rick
 
I'd like to see an AAR; at least it sounds like both made it out okay.

ROCK6
 
Where the heck is the BWCA?

Never understood the concept of going afield without covering the basics. Water, food, comfort and security.

If the idea is to test yourself, thats fine, but even when going about normal daily chores, I have a bag in the truck that will sustain me for at least 72 hours.

Good luck with the plan, and be sure to let us know how it turned out. :D
 
Mannlicher said:
Where the heck is the BWCA?

Never understood the concept of going afield without covering the basics. Water, food, comfort and security.

If the idea is to test yourself, thats fine, but even when going about normal daily chores, I have a bag in the truck that will sustain me for at least 72 hours.

Good luck with the plan, and be sure to let us know how it turned out. :D
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BWCA= Boundary Waters Canoe Area, it is in northern Minnesota on the Canadian border. It is a no motor/canoe only area. I took a trip there this summer, awesome area.
 
Mannlicher said:
... Never understood the concept of going afield without covering the basics. Water, food, comfort and security.

If the idea is to test yourself, thats fine, but even when going about normal daily chores, I have a bag in the truck that will sustain me for at least 72 hours...
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I like the idea of testing one's abilities to make due. If all you've ever known is that 72hr bag (not knocking BOBs) then you may be hardpressed to improvise those essentials. With that said, as much as I appove of stepping out of your comfort zone and experimenting, you still need to do it safely. A water filter and some fatty trailmix don't take up that much room and could get you past some difficult times if things go South. The 3 day mark for food deprivation is a B!@TCH. It effects everthing you do... let alone worrying about water. Thirst makes you desparate and illogical.

I'm sure he had a good time and delt with whatever was thrown his way... can't wait for the report.

Rick
 
Rick Marchand said:
I like the idea of testing one's abilities to make due. If all you've ever known is that 72hr bag (not knocking BOBs) then you may be hardpressed to improvise those essentials.

Rick
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bear in mind, that the contents of my 72 hour bag were made with experience distilled from some 55+ years messing around in the outdoors. I know my AO like the back of my hand, and even if in a different area, I know what I need to get by with.
I don't pack heavy, but I do cover the basics. Testing ones self is fine, and I do that often. Charging out into the unknown with a limited skill set and no supplies is, in my ever so humble opinion, just not prudent.
 
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