What's in your backpack?

[mountainman900]

Ok, I know I have read multiple threads about this over the years but I can't seem to find any now.

I am making a basic "must have to go out" list for new riders to our SAR team. We all have our own things we carry above and beyond what may be considered the bare minimum but I just want some input on the basic essentails for guys who are just starting out. Keeping in mind that we always plan on being able spend the night if neccesary. So to make sure I don't miss anything, what's in your pack?

 

[24drnkz]

Frist Aid Kit
Saw
Shovel
Probe
Extra Gloves
Light Jacket
Rope
Duct Tape
Water
Beer
Candy Bar(s)
Flame
Cash / Card / ID
All fits nicely into my Dakine HeliPro

 

[maddog21]

and dont forget to take a few tools with you when you need it.

 

[backcountryislife]

Two really big balloons.

And a bunch of other crap that I care a lot less about.

 

[tudizzle]

Two really big balloons.

And a bunch of other crap that I care a lot less about.

You just described half the women I know.....

 

[AkLogan]

Swing over to the Alaska section there's a really good thread aboutthis with a ton of really good ideas.

 

[Powderhound]

go get a nalgene bottle. fill it with the following

2 or 3 glo sticks
4 tampons
leatherman
2 or 3 lighters
zip ties
8 to 10 boulion cubes
cheap sheet rock knife
pack of gum
2 protein bars

wrap the outisde of the bottle with duct tape electrical tape and athletic tape.

I carry this on my back summer and winter. I figure that no matter where I go I have fire, and food. I can take the muffpot off my sled melt water. I guarantee a nice beef broth would taste awesome in the middle of the night.

I carry more in my seat... however everyone can make one of these for less than 20.00. It is not heavy at all and fits well at the bottom of the pack.

I made them up last year and all my buddies got one for x-mas

 

[SNOWBUM101]

Are the tampons for burning!!

 

[Biglizard1]

i dont think so.. i think they are for first line trauma bleeding stoppage.. cheap and easy

 

[Powderhound]

Are the tampons for burning!!

Put the Tampon in your gas tank and poof you have a fire starter that will burn for 20 min !!!

 

[backcountryislife]

The little tiny OB tampons take up zero space, but will hold a ton of gas when you use them for a fire starter.

 

[AndrettiDog]

The little tiny OB tampons take up zero space, but will hold a ton of gas when you use them for a fire starter.

I've often wondered if these would sell with sledder graphics and packaging vs. the actual product many of us would find under the sink. Perception is everything.

 

[bowerman61028]

I've often wondered if these would sell with sledder graphics and packaging vs. the actual product many of us would find under the sink. Perception is everything.

The best fire starter I have found are sterno's used for heating food. You can buy a two pack from Wally World for $3. We were building a fire in a warming hut last year and after about 15 min of trying to get the crummy damp wood lit my uncle pulled out his sterno, dipped a stick inside and smeared some of the firejelly on the pile. Lit it up and the jelly stuck like napalm. Had a fire rippin in seconds. They are super small, light, and can maintain a flame for up to 2 1/2 hours. Great if you ever had to spend the night and couldn't get any usable firewood to warm/cook with.

 

[backcountryislife]

The best fire starter I have found are sterno's used for heating food. You can buy a two pack from Wally World for $3. We were building a fire in a warming hut last year and after about 15 min of trying to get the crummy damp wood lit my uncle pulled out his sterno, dipped a stick inside and smeared some of the firejelly on the pile. Lit it up and the jelly stuck like napalm. Had a fire rippin in seconds. They are super small, light, and can maintain a flame for up to 2 1/2 hours. Great if you ever had to spend the night and couldn't get any usable firewood to warm/cook with.

Good idea, but why carry a sterno when you've got gallons of gas likely sitting right next to you?

Even if one sled is out of fuel... there's no way two guys ran out at the same time.

The gas tank & spark plugs are powerful tools, take advantage of them.

 

[AZ800]

first aid kit
saw
shovel
probe
beacon (yes, sometimes it's in my pack, no discussion needed)
rebar tie wire
leatherman
headlamp
lighter
mag firestick
compass
gps
spare warm gloves
spare socks
baclava
glove liners
hat
handwarmers
water
snacks (high carb)
road flare
emergency blanket
lunch
map of the area (if unfamiliar with area)
flask of whisky

stuff I take on the sled:
Xtra gas
rope (mule tape)
metal cup
gasline/siphon hose
tool kit
fuel line de-icer
hand axe
snow shoes (when needed)
10x10 blue tarp
xtra plugs
xtra belt
spare fuel filter (when I had a carbed sled)
beer