What would you carry up a mountain?

I'd say get a multitool, since you don't really need huge blades in the mountain (taking there is no wood processing of any kind). I guess no harm with small fixed blade if you feel a bit paranoid.
 
Phillip Dobson said:
I forgot to mention that I prefer a somewhat longer blade than most SAKs have. The reason is because for many food prep tasks, a longer blade is useful.
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Take one of the larger SAK then, say, a Rucksack model. I'd also toss a Classic into the bag, for that all-important foot maintenance (but admittedly, I'm paranoid about getting an in-grown toenail on a long hike).

Sounds like you're bound for a great adventure. Please keep us posted as to your preparations, and then check in afterwards to let us know how the trip went.
 
NirreBosse said:
LUW, not knowing anything about for example antibiotics doesnt make them bad medication when needed, instead learn what you need to know.

Bosse
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Yes they are. Just like a sharp Sebenza in a monkey's hand is dangerous.

If you get a viral infection, let's say viral diarrhea, and start using antibiotics, you may cause flora selection in your bowels, transforming a simple viral diarrhea (that just needed for you to watch what you eat and take lots of fluids) into possibly a life-threatning acute bacterial infection while you are hundreds of miles from a doctor or a hospital. The same could happen if you think you have pneumonia when you just have a simple cold.

As with everything else in life, DO NOT mess with what you don't understand if it can have hazardous consequences. Learn about first aid, train how to handle an emergency situation but stop there. Antibiotics are not emergency treatment in a survival/outdoors situation.
 
LUW. I give you right there. May be harmful. Mabye best to not let it be a common advice. The one who need to carry it and know how it works will remember to get it and the rest is probably best off without it.

About the knife I have changed my mind. I would leeve the folder and go for a little sheatknife, mabye a fallkniven WM1, for the hygiene. Its small enough to carry in the pocket and can be carried around the neck or in the belt. I would probably carry a case medium stockman also as I always do but that is nothing Id advise as it is cind of dead weight on the mountain if you carry another knife also.

Bosse
 
Drugs aren't necessary for the altitude...your body will acclimate to the height, but in due time...it may take 24-48 hours, but you will adjust...I was over 10,000 feet in the Tetons, and nauseas as all hell...the next day I woke up a little better, and by lunch I was fine...the sickness is similar to sea sickness, and you won't be at ALL interested in food, but it's doubly important to keep hydrated, as the altitude makes your body use up fluids faster...
 
Leftoverdj said:
Local customs permitting, I'd also want a few capsules of amphetimines. I ain't much on drugs, but they can be lifesavers when you absolutely must carry on past your limits.
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There's no such thing as "carrying on past your limits". That's what makes them limits. Drugs will just make you think you're doing alright when you're not. There's no magic pill that can take the place of being fit and making sure that you've got enough food and water to get yourself back off the mountain in any circumstances.
 
NirreBosse said:
Mabye best to not let it be a common advice. The one who need to carry it and know how it works will remember to get it and the rest is probably best off without it.
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Now you're talking! :thumbup:

Though this was more then a decade ago, I was my hike group's designated medic. Though I did carry a HUGE emergency pack (to the point that my companions thought that if I ever had to use only half of that stuff somebody wasn't coming back home alive), I never packed antibiotics. Simply because they would not be needed in a one or two days hike. And I even carried saline solution(s) and IV lines!

I never had the opportunity to do a week-long hike, but if I did, then maybe I would consider packing some antibiotics, but of course it would depend on where we were going.
 
Agreement with the multi-tool and a second blade. My choice would be a Leatherman Juice (nothing larger) and probably the "Salt" (because of humidity) or if fixed a skeleton like the Becker Necker or Izula. Weight will be more important than you can imagine if you have never been at altitude.

Thinking of altitude I understand the mountain is incredibly sneaky dangerous because of it. Although there are prescription medications to help with acclimation that some climbers use here on Mt. Whitney, you will be climbing a lot higher so taking the time and then some more time will make the experience much better.

As a suggestion, find out all you can about altitude sickness. Someone here mentioned the effects at 3000 meters...you will be close to twice that.
 
Howzit Bru!

I bought one of these a few weeks ago from Sharp Edge:

http://www.sharpedge.co.za/index.ph...ufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=4

For R350 you can't go wrong. It's big, it locks up nicely and has a really good little saw. There are some really nice Victorinox locking blades at very reasonable prices.

Like some of the other guys said, I'd maybe also try take along a small to medium sized fixed blade. Never know what you might run into up there.:cool:
 
Obviously a Bark River Mountain Man Knife :D
Only 5 oz with all that blade :)

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Take 2 things:

A Victorinox Adventurer: Large enough for gloves, large blade for food chores and other cutting chores, Tight enough lockup to prevent accidental closing. A robust SAK. This will be in your pocket for quick deployment.
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A Multitool (Leatherman or Victorinox): For tent, equipment or fastener related repair. Get one with scissors and small saw if possible. This can be carried in your pack.
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Both discreet and solid tools.
 
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