tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post991924489834029473..comments2024-02-25T15:50:47.028-08:00Comments on Report on Conditions: Crap I Pack For a "Day" TripCapt. Schmoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-8237438430645329162011-03-07T18:10:51.657-08:002011-03-07T18:10:51.657-08:00W.C. - I have a whistle that I carry in a small ba...W.C. - I have a whistle that I carry in a small backpack that I used to use for day hikes. That is a great idea, your voice will give out after shouting for a while. I'm with you, I'll take courtesy over combat any time. The one time I had an issue, I used bluff and bluster it worked, but I was very lucky.<br /><br />Mad Jack - It all boils down to what I think could break/happen and what will be useful. Past that, it's a matter of what will keep me alive. <br /><br />Thanks for the commentsCapt. Schmoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394460305247627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-36979275754744887982011-03-07T11:14:18.407-08:002011-03-07T11:14:18.407-08:00You make an important point here: A lot of the gea...You make an important point here: A lot of the gear you pack never gets used because you are careful and don't want to use it.<br /><br />I'd really like to see this article expanded to an itemized list with detailed explanations and the thought process behind your selections.Mad Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190137186843630543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489648728739050434.post-66088784819862397332011-03-07T10:46:20.257-08:002011-03-07T10:46:20.257-08:00Schmoe, Outstanding (both the post and the prepara...Schmoe, Outstanding (both the post and the preparation). I don't off-road (good gravel roads, sometimes), but there are still things I keep in my car "just in case," and you've given me some good ideas. Especially, I've got no way to put out a fire in my vehicle, which is made mostly of somewhat flammable stuff, really flammable stuff, and "holy **** look at that burn!" stuff. I suspect the metal bits are just there to hold all the flammable stuff in place during combustion.<br /><br />Things I do have include ways of getting noticed (loud whistle, &c.). Does your kit include anything like that?<br /><br />I agree that it's good to be both polite and prepared. I've encountered some... interesting... people in the desert. I've been fortunate that I've never had to use any tool other than good manners when dealing with strangers. I want to keep it that way.Wayne Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595005905880642013noreply@blogger.com