02/12/25
“They” say we package up our fears. But what about the “what if” scenario: wet, cold, dirty, dangerous, hungry, thirsty, hurt?
So what? Fuck “them”! I am willing to contribute a few more grams to DON’T risk anything!
Then there: “Them”!
Frugality is a trait, that’s why “Less is more”
Also: NO cotton!
When equipment lists are published, always read them with anger. Go for the Big Three: food, shelter, sleep.
This is what I plan, so far, in the package:
Clothes:
1 undergarment
1 bra
1 short sleeve t-shirt
1 long sleeve t-shirt
1 complete pair of Brynje brand wool long underwear.
1 alpaca hoodie
1 pair of Darn Tough socks
1 pair of silk toe socks
1 pair of sleeping socks
Shelter
Nemo Framed Tent (with Poles) for 1 Person
sleep system
1 inflatable mat value R 4
1 NO inflatable pad
1 illuminated team with extra personalized down, less 40 quilts
Navigation
1 good compass
1 topographic map
1 SF2T map book – remove cover and unnecessary pages
1 whistle
First aid
2 bandages
Bactine (or other wound treatment)
2 tylenol
2 antacid pills
1 roll of leucotape
1 pr. scissors
1 clamp
1 pre t needle
1 threaded with black thread
1 thimble
Cook
dish soap
kitchen
fuel
cup
fork* (long handle)
Rain
1 raincoat
waterproof pants
Cold
1000 down jacket
Polish
Food (vegetarian)
All dehydrated in bags.
1 bag emergency only prepared food
1 long handled fork*already listed in «Food»
2 separate water bottles: 1 L/bottle
Sawyer brand water filtration.
recipe
Eye drops
sunscreen
lip ointment
“Daytime” glasses (all glasses with eyeglass cords)
reading glasses
Sunglasses
Calmoseptin
Prescription antifungal, biotic, and viral pills or ointments.
Pack
1 70 L «Butterfly» little
.framing
. hip belt
hip belt pockets (2)
1 fanny pack
. ID
. money
. keys
.pen
.papers
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