The things we forget....list!

I don't think I've ever forgotten anything BUT,

I've chosen not to take certain things. Every once in a while I look over at my buddy while in camp and say yeah that would be nice to have. Then the next day comes and we are headed up the mountain again and I remember why I didn't bring that extra gear along.....

It depends on what you do. When I backpack I like to hike and weight is critical. Sometimes though we just a hike a couple miles and "setup" and that's a little different.
 
Lately I have forgotten to take the time to go hit the woods and get away from the lights, and internet and cars and all the other nonsense. I think I am going insane.
 
I forgot a frying pan once & cooked eggs n hash on a folding shovel.Very tasty.
Forgot to refill the coffee can & ran out.
Forgot filters for coffee,but napkins work.
Forgot TP,but again,napkins work.
Forgot to fill the water containers & had to fill 'em at a gas station on the way to camp.
Nothing trip ending luckily,just minor annoyances.
 
My brother & I were camping at our favorite camp & it was dark by the time we got camp set up & dinner ready.(cold chicken & potato salad)
We did dinner first then boiled water for coffee.
So, I got up to make my coffee & set my plate on my chair,came back with the coffee in hand & forgot the plate was on the chair & sat on it.
The roasted chicken was fine,but the potato salad didn't survive.
I learned to bring a spare pair of pants after that one.:o :thumbup:
 
I guess I'm lucky I've never forgotten anything that's ruined a trip to the woods. Sure I've forgotten stuff on most trips: cups to cook with or drink from, bowl for the dog, first aid kit, torch (always forget that one), food, cordage, change of clothes to sleep in, hat , gloves and on and on.

Recently I've tried to cut down my kit and also readjust my expectations for time outside. For a while I guess I got caught up in the gear race. So now I only pack about 10-12 things and it's such a small list I can't really forget anything. I'd also recommend having a woods partner, it's rare that you both forget the same thing (put this to the test more than once).
 
sherpa i always seem to forget my sherpa. that and one time eating utensils we all soon found out who washed their hands.
 
I've forgotten matches or lighter more times than I like to admit. Makes for early bed times. Stripped and cleaned my rifle before, leaving the main spring and firing pinout, on purpose, reassembling for the time being only to remember the parts while paddling ashore form my boat anchored off shore, 20 rough sea miles from home.
 
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