Short hike on the AT today (Photo heavy)

[TheMadIndian]

Sounds like you thought the whole thing through. Nicely done. My threats aren't that severe. Lots of coyotes but they're used to us and we're used to them; a few Mountain Lion tracks and some attacks not too far away, but against farm animals not people or dogs. I doubt a mountain lion would consider us prey. I know bear are in the mountains but I've never seen any tracks nor have I heard about any bear coming down on this side of the mountain so I'm not going to change anything.

Lawrence

Thing is most will look to avoid us if we give them plenty of warning just have to avoid triggering their natural instincts plus I don't carry a firearm so I have to take a different approach

Great pics. Looks like a great place to explore. I'm liking your daypack setup as well. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks man its a great bag, I can expand on that EDC thread I did and show it in more detail if you like, it was my EDC for over a year. I've got a bunch of molle straps for it so I can attach all sorts of stuff on top of what's in it. I've got 2 under each side attachment so I can roll up sweatshirts or pants and I have two on the bottom of the bag so I can carry a ground mat and tarp rolled up so you could do an overnighter with it. As my edc though it carried my yoga mat there As it stands though in an emergency it will get you through the night it's got a two person survival blanket, poncho and hand and foot warmers in it at all times. Put the poncho on, use the blanket as a tarp or another wrap layer for yourself and activate those warmers, it won't be the best night but you'll get through it.

 

[Aikiguy]

Thanks man its a great bag, I can expand on that EDC thread I did and show it in more detail if you like, it was my EDC for over a year. I've got a bunch of molle straps for it so I can attach all sorts of stuff on top of what's in it. I've got 2 under each side attachment so I can roll up sweatshirts or pants and I have two on the bottom of the bag so I can carry a ground mat and tarp rolled up so you could do an overnighter with it. As my edc though it carried my yoga mat there As it stands though in an emergency it will get you through the night it's got a two person survival blanket, poncho and hand and foot warmers in it at all times. Put the poncho on, use the blanket as a tarp or another wrap layer for yourself and activate those warmers, it won't be the best night but you'll get through it.

Yeah that'll be cool if it's not too much trouble; I'm currently in the process of building a small dayhike/fishing pack around a condor water pouch and a couple add ons. I'd be nice to bring something smaller than my oversized daypack when I'm just going out for a couple of hours. Always like to see what others deem worthy of bringing with them on their outings.

 

[TheMadIndian]

Yeah that'll be cool if it's not too much trouble; I'm currently in the process of building a small dayhike/fishing pack around a condor water pouch and a couple add ons. I'd be nice to bring something smaller than my oversized daypack when I'm just going out for a couple of hours. Always like to see what others deem worthy of bringing with them on their outings.

here ya go man http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1232321-Becker-EDC?p=14120360#post14120360