Spring Day Hike Kit

othello32

othello32

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I'd appreciate some feed back on this day hiking kit. I try not to take too much. The typical hike is into areas and parks I'm familiar with. I try to cover the basics without a full backpack.

Knife:
Fallkniven F1 (leather sheath)

Maxpedition Roly-Poly:
Army canteen
Metal cup
Large Firesteel (w/striker)
Granola bar (small snack)

Maxpedition M2:
Compass
Write-in-the-Rain journal (small pencil)
Small fire-steel
Gerber Diesel multi-tool
Mini-mag flashlight (extra batteries)

All carried on canvas or leather belt.

I know I'm missing substantial 'survival' pieces and they are contained in my daypack/overnight pack. Any thoughts about small items or adjustments would be appreciated. Good luck with all the hiking everyone! :)
 
the only things i would add would be 1. a small whistle of some sort 2. maybe a pill bottle full of PJCB or somthing.
 
i would ditch the small firesteel in your m2 and add a bic lighter. a mini bic will do just fine.

i'd swap out the mini mag for a photon light and a whistle.

also a large zip loc bag is a nice touch

a couple water purification tabs, some coghlans fire sticks and an amk heatsheet blanket and i think you'll have a sweet ultralite setup.

also a little bit of 550 cord couldnt hurt.
 
All good suggestions :thumbup: I'll especially second the whistle, AMK heatsheet (both one and two person fit in the front pocket of your M2), water purification tabs, lighter/matches, and a little bit of prepared tinder.


othello32 said:
I'd appreciate some feed back on this day hiking kit. I try not to take too much. The typical hike is into areas and parks I'm familiar with. I try to cover the basics without a full backpack.
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othello32 said:
I know I'm missing substantial 'survival' pieces and they are contained in my daypack/overnight pack.
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Does this kit on your belt supplement what's in your daypack/overnight pack or is this more of a stand-alone kit? What do you carry in your daypack?
 
A few things I almost always have with me:
- A cell phone (for convenience and emergencies... the modern ones can also be used as a crappy camera)
- Emergency gauze... the most important first aid item in the woods, imho.
- a snake bite kit (during summer time... Ive stepped on too many adders... can be used for other allergic reactions also, e.g. if my dog decides to eat a bee :D )
- Space blanket
 
The space blanket, whistle, and water tablets seem to be a great additions. I'm putting away some money for a better flashlight, but still not there yet. One asked about the backpack is more concerned with shelter, food prep, and first aid. It usally contains some variation of:
U.S. Army poncho
Marmot rain jacket (doubles as extra layer and wind shirt)
MSR Pocket Rocket
4 oz. of fuel
Food for two days
Extra water carrier
First Aid kit
Gerber Folding saw
50ft. of paracord
Water purification

If I know it's an overnight I'll add a Big Agnes sleep pad and small sleeping bag.

It seems I'm forgetting something. I will usually wear the belt along with the backpack.
 
Sounds pretty good then, with the additions :thumbup: A little matchase with matches or a lighter on your belt or in your pockets might be good too.

othello32 said:
I'm putting away some money for a better flashlight, but still not there yet.
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Do you have the LED mini-mag? The LED ones perform so much better than the incan ones, and they're actually pretty good as hiking lights. Basic, weather-resistant, runs on AA, and much more affordable than higher end lights :thumbup: If you're still using an incandescent mini-mag, you could upgrade to the LED version if you're not keen on the cost of the higher-end lights.
 
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