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[Pathfinder1]

Hi...


Welcome aboard...you look fine today...!!


Do you already have all necessary equipment? If not, will your budget allow you to buy all fill-in gear?

Do you have new or used/surplus gear?

You already (should) know what water, food, first aid, shelter, fire, signaling, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, maps, backpack, etc., are necessary. Do you already have this gear?

If not, you may get further help via reading some camping/backpacking-type magazines...plus much backpacking/survival info you can pick up on the 'net. Also, the AT forums.

[ppine]

Ditto. Go low and slow before you go high and fast.... and bring a dog.

[DMan]

Take time to get in shape and used to walking with a backpack on. Stay local at first until you gain confidence. Be sure to notify park rangers before venturing out to remote areas and also let your family know where you're going and how long you'll be away. If you can wear a watch that comes with a GPS so you can find your way around more easily. And get used to reading a terrain map.

[Davefromva]

Originally Posted by carrieann

Hello everyone,
I'm Carrieann. I want to do some solo backpacking this summer.
Any advice?
equipment suggestions, experiences...

For solo:

Other than you pack, tent, and sleeping bag & pad.

Dont forget to bring:

• 3 Compasses - Know how to use it also.
• Map of the area
• A way to sanitize water
• Good knife
• Some Cord/Rope - For backup shelter.
• Enough dry food to last 2 extra days
• 3 Ways to make Fire
• Construction String or Jute Twine
• Journal - To document your trip
• Camera with extra Batteries
• Metal Canteen or pot to boil water
• Some Form of a stove
• First Aid kit
• Rain Gear
• Duct Tape

Well, with all of this you should be able to survive on your own forever. lol.

Oh don't forget the kitchen sink. lol

[Lamebeaver]

Just curious,

Why do you feel the need for three compasses?

Some of the other items also seem a bit overkill for an overnight trip.

[dinosaur]

Originally Posted by Lamebeaver

Just curious,

Why do you feel the need for three compasses?

Some of the other items also seem a bit overkill for an overnight trip.

It might be because even Gilligan and the skipper thought they were taking those folks on a three hour tour.

[MissyKitty]

I would suggest reading this forum, there is something about everything here

[agoodwriter]

.. Just take all the basics what you need for camping.. You don't need anything special if you are not going to do anything special..So if you are thinking to hunt anything, remember to take shotgun or some weapons with you!.. Also if there is any wild animals where you are going to camp at, take some knife or something with you, just for your own safety!

[Eppo]

The thing to remember when traveling is that the trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are traveling for. --Louis L"Amour

[Eppo]

Risk is essential. There is no growth or inspiration in staying within what is safe and comfortable. Once you find out what is best, why not try something else?

--- Alex Noble