Originally posted on 08/30/2015:

Wifey and I love backpacking, hiking and camping.

Just curious what's in your bag

We both carry a variety of stuff that's really refined for how intense and the length of our adventure. But one of us is always carry the following things regardless.

-Sawyer Mini Water Filters
-A spread of oral antibiotics
-Cheap mercury thermometer
-Compass & Binoculars
-Snacks including Justins PB packs, Peanut M&Ms, dried fruit, Cliff Bars and other nutritionally dense foods that are light
-Camelbak
-Bottle of Wine
-Binoculars
-TP unrolled and broken into 3-4 square segments, then packed in a baggie. Takes up MUCH less space. Also don't have to bring the entire roll.
-Iphone, mainly for SBR and camera use
-Bear Spray
-I always have my flyfishing rod and a small box of flies

This is some pretty basic stuff that accompanies us always. If we'll be out for multiple nights, obviously tent, bed padding, sleeping bag, weather dependent stuff like rain gear or warmer wool clothes, canister stove, more food, more wine, deck of cards etcetera etcetera etcetera

Lastly, I tend to pack heat. Smallest caliber I ever carry is my .357 mag. I just feel safer with it.

Anyways, would love to hear what you all bring along, any tips/tricks, ways to pack better, good food ideas...

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