Backpacking/everyday survival

[Beprepared]

I've noticed that not a single list I've seen posted on here has mentioned any extra clothes. For extra clothing, I think I'd carry all polyester or some other "tech" blend. With polyester shirts, you can wash them and lay them out to air dry and the whole process will be done in like 20 minutes tops. Can't do that with cotton.

Yep I love my cotton and wool. But back in Alaska, we never wore cotton. "Cotton Kills" seams to be a mantra of the great North.

[KevDen2005]

I've noticed that not a single list I've seen posted on here has mentioned any extra clothes. For extra clothing, I think I'd carry all polyester or some other "tech" blend. With polyester shirts, you can wash them and lay them out to air dry and the whole process will be done in like 20 minutes tops. Can't do that with cotton.

My list does have extra pants, socks, and long underwear, none of it is cotton

[Irving]

Right at the top too. FML

[KevDen2005]

Right at the top too. FML

LOL!!!

But it is always good to reiterate the importance of such items that people look over

[Irving]

Kevin, I dug this thread up and stole your list as a basis for my own. I've added a thing or two as well. I was just wondering what "Gators" (#7) are. Thanks.

So far I'm up to 13/56.

[KevDen2005]

Kevin, I dug this thread up and stole your list as a basis for my own. I've added a thing or two as well. I was just wondering what "Gators" (#7) are. Thanks.

So far I'm up to 13/56.

Gators are leggings that go over the boot and lower pant leg. Imagine the pictures of WWII Rangers and the coverings over the bottoms of their pants at Omaha Beach (Saving Private Ryan) except a lot more modern. They are great for keeping pants try through deep snow, or very wet brush. Also great to put on if there is thorny brush to walk through. I dont use them terribly often but come in handy!

I am very glad that you like the list and that it is useful. Please share your additions so that I or others may "steal" your ideas as well.

[Irving]

Oh I'm glad you saw this. Thanks for the break down.

I added:
51. Binoculars
52. Shovel (shovel/pick ax foldable style)
53. Sewing kit
54. Road flares
55. Chain saw
56. Sleeping bag

I have a small sewing kit and I've already sewn so many clothes and stuffed animals and even a leather holster up with it. It really helps prolong the usefulness of things.
The chainsaw is the hand held chain that is used as a saw kind.

[KevDen2005]

Oh I'm glad you saw this. Thanks for the break down.

I added:
51. Binoculars
52. Shovel (shovel/pick ax foldable style)
53. Sewing kit
54. Road flares
55. Chain saw
56. Sleeping bag

I have a small sewing kit and I've already sewn so many clothes and stuffed animals and even a leather holster up with it. It really helps prolong the usefulness of things.
The chainsaw is the hand held chain that is used as a saw kind.

I haven't been checking the site as often as I used to and this area even less so luckily I noticed it before more than a week or so went by.

I like the sewing kit idea a lot. If you are super outdoorsy you can make a fishing line out of it. I sometimes carry a shovel, in winter, I just didn't think I used it often enough otherwise.

What kind of sleeping bag are you going with? And have you weighed your pack?

I don't always carry a sleeping bag but always have a military poncho, poncho liner (which is like a lightweight but fairly warm blanket and easy to pack) and two emergency blankets

[StagLefty]

Replace sewing kit thread with dental floss ! Much stronger and waterproof,much overlooked addition to PSK.

[KevDen2005]

Replace sewing kit thread with dental floss ! Much stronger and waterproof,much overlooked addition to PSK.

Thanks for the tip, gonna have to try that