I'll start
- Thick permanent marker. For creating hitch hiking signs. Free transportation if you've got a marker! Just find cardboard. A case of beer breaks down nicely.
- A solar powered flashlight / whistle. Light up paths at night, and also doubles for security. People are less likely to mess with you if you're lit up, and the whistle might scare them off.
-Portable mini water filter. We need water to survive, and it provides you with clean drinkable water anywhere in the globe. (But don't ever drink from a stagnant water source) Mine was only 13e on amazon. (Sawyer mini)
-Magnesium flint / steel. Be able to make fire anywhere, in case of emergency. But I highly recommend putting a few lighters in a tobacco pouch, and burying that deep in your bag. Lighters will always trump a flint n steel no matter how cool it is.
-Fishing line / hooks. The option to fish gives you access to food if you get lost and stranded while hiking. Add a floater, and you have everything you need. Dig up worms for bait.
-Solar panels with USB output. Gift from my parents. Keep your smartphone and camera charged while traveling. Be sure to pick the side of the train that faces the sun Or clip it on your backpack and it'll charge all day while you walk around and explore.
-A few crushed up 1.5 L water bottles. Expand them and fill them, so you and your hiking friends will each have their own bottle. Remember we need minimum 1.5 L a day of water to maintain good health.
- Fork-Spoon-Knife-Bottle Opener apparatus, "swiss army knife style". For eating on the go. A knife is always key, but be careful not to go somewhere with metal detectors like a museum and have it confiscated.
-A roll of plastic garbage bags. So handy, trust me. Also can be used to collect water if stranded.
-Pre-loaded google maps. Take screenshots.
My list includes a lot of survival items. If shit hit the fan it could be life saving stuff, so the little space it takes up is worth it to me.
I read the SAS survival handbook, which was a gift from my friend Ryan, and it teaches you how to survive in any situation or climate. So that's in my bag too, when I think I may need it.
I'm curious to what you guys have in your packs! Let's share our tricks and tips. I could learn from you guys
- Thick permanent marker. For creating hitch hiking signs. Free transportation if you've got a marker! Just find cardboard. A case of beer breaks down nicely.
- A solar powered flashlight / whistle. Light up paths at night, and also doubles for security. People are less likely to mess with you if you're lit up, and the whistle might scare them off.
-Portable mini water filter. We need water to survive, and it provides you with clean drinkable water anywhere in the globe. (But don't ever drink from a stagnant water source) Mine was only 13e on amazon. (Sawyer mini)
-Magnesium flint / steel. Be able to make fire anywhere, in case of emergency. But I highly recommend putting a few lighters in a tobacco pouch, and burying that deep in your bag. Lighters will always trump a flint n steel no matter how cool it is.
-Fishing line / hooks. The option to fish gives you access to food if you get lost and stranded while hiking. Add a floater, and you have everything you need. Dig up worms for bait.
-Solar panels with USB output. Gift from my parents. Keep your smartphone and camera charged while traveling. Be sure to pick the side of the train that faces the sun Or clip it on your backpack and it'll charge all day while you walk around and explore.
-A few crushed up 1.5 L water bottles. Expand them and fill them, so you and your hiking friends will each have their own bottle. Remember we need minimum 1.5 L a day of water to maintain good health.
- Fork-Spoon-Knife-Bottle Opener apparatus, "swiss army knife style". For eating on the go. A knife is always key, but be careful not to go somewhere with metal detectors like a museum and have it confiscated.
-A roll of plastic garbage bags. So handy, trust me. Also can be used to collect water if stranded.
-Pre-loaded google maps. Take screenshots.
My list includes a lot of survival items. If shit hit the fan it could be life saving stuff, so the little space it takes up is worth it to me.
I read the SAS survival handbook, which was a gift from my friend Ryan, and it teaches you how to survive in any situation or climate. So that's in my bag too, when I think I may need it.
I'm curious to what you guys have in your packs! Let's share our tricks and tips. I could learn from you guys