#hikerchat - Staying Organized
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XVCrosstrek
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports That’s exactly it. Stack. Don’t collect stuff in the bottom. Water/dirt proof. Sturdy. Perfect. #HikerChat
rscottjones
Q2. Staying organized is about more than just managing gear. How do you keep bits of info you might need for a trip organized? #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @JasonCleghorn @DavidECreech I'll find the pic - @niphotographer didn't believe me! lol #HikerChat
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1) I keep things separated into different containers/bags and usually stored in the same location in my vehicle. #HikerChat
99Boulders
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Check out the recipe on @NatureGirlTech's blog. Also I only used a little salt #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry Looks like you have been enjoying the sweet life #hikerchat
WanderWritings
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @TETONsports Well hiking with cats. theres your first mistake. #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @WanderWritings @TETONsports And any trash ;-) #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @MissouriHowell @MissouriHowell haha a gear room is a dream, that'd also make organizing bigger items much easier #hikerchat
Chrisism_ink
replying to @kevinspocket @kevinspocket @TETONsports Yes! I wish I had some of the storage options of a wrangler but I got creative. Also jus… https://t.co/NvxtND7Glw
MissouriHowell
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: Different files on the computer for stuff. #hikerchat
99Boulders
replying to @WanderWritings @WanderWritings @TheHikingDiva @TETONsports The trick is to never leave the house #hikerchat
KovasP
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2 I'm a list man, plus printed maps and any other info in a trip folder #hikerchat
eddieG805
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink @TETONsports Yup same here. Keep a few snacks n bottles of water in there too most of the time #hikerchat
bobbyhoehn
A1. I have a dedicated room, and hang a lot on the wall. I try to organized by sport (skiing, hiking, fishing) #hikerchat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @rscottjones sure - before the end of august ;) second part of a medical procedure is happening and ma… https://t.co/U6Ni7X41pF
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports I keep things stored in labeled plastic totes & as for my day hiking gear, it's always packed & ready… https://t.co/ou9qbQPxAX
TETONsports
replying to @Chrisism_ink @Chrisism_ink Always prepared, that's what you are going for by leaving things in the Jeep, right? That's how I justify it :) #hikerchat
1zestytraveler
I can't stay but popping in to say hello and wish you all a great weekend! #hikerchat
RCGibby73
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones Notes in a notebook, word document, trip journals etc #Hikerchat
TaigaAdventures
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. Try and keep things organized in the closet. @TripTarp and @GobiGear work awesome to make sure you… https://t.co/t8MqtnzNjf
Kootenaicountry
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Always. Although it was a little crowded. 3 other people at the lake that weekend! #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @TETONsports Having a routine like that definitely makes things easier #hikerchat
kevinspocket
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: I have a notebook with pages and pages of lists, most notably potential hikes by state/county #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2 I try to keep less freq used gear in spare room upstairs but rest of stuff ends up in den for ease of reloading #HikerChat
eddieG805
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry @TETONsports We all have done that before im sure #hikerchat
MissouriHowell
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports It's where I keep my life size Landon Faulkner doll. #hikerchat
NatureCrank
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones I keep files in the cloud so that they are downloaded on all devices and available from someone else's if needed #HikerChat
TETONsports
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @KovasP I hope not. you know. for your friends sake *Slowly moves to hide bin filled with other bins #Hikerchat
JasonCleghorn
A2. I have a system. I have a laminator as well for keeping paper map dry. I use @theAMAllison system to a T.… https://t.co/g7mVgMwo5r
DenaliStores
replying to @MissouriHowell @MissouriHowell @TETONsports Jealous, I want one too! #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones For locations I like Google Maps save feature. Other than that, checklists are my go to. #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @Mrs_Roadrunner @Mrs_Roadrunner @TETONsports Yep, we're evacuating the region before the eclipse itself. #hikerchat
99Boulders
replying to @JasonCleghorn @JasonCleghorn Nice! I don't recall much, sounds like @rscottjones is the one to talk to. you can take windsurfin… https://t.co/beSCcJMtld
CurtisKen
A1 I hate taking my pack off to dig through for something I need. If I need it frequently it goes in a pocket or clipped on me #hikerchat
1zestytraveler
#hikerchat PS can someone provide chat minutes for this one? Lol always looking for new tips
TheHikingDiva
replying to @99Boulders @99Boulders @WanderWritings @TETONsports Noooo! I have no a/c & fleas. Always trying to escape! #HikerChat
Kootenaicountry
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: "hey remember that stuff we forgot to bring last time? Let's remember it this time" "What stuff?"… https://t.co/vJW17MlQ1u
TETONsports
replying to @kevinspocket @kevinspocket hanging gear is a nice method, one of my favorites because you can grab and go #Hikerchat
NatureCrank
replying to @NatureCrank @rscottjones I also take pictures of maps so no internet is needed. Physical copies are stored in the cabinet #HikerChat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones a2 i do write down stuff, then forget where i put it ha, i put stuff on the computer - again forget wh… https://t.co/vld0Xf7Us0
KovasP
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @rscottjones a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma #hikerchat
shawnmanogue rscottjones
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank Me too. Cloud storage is great, as long as you also have a backup method for times you don't have internet #hikerchat
PDodsonphoto Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @TETONsports might be your best move :) #hikerchat
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2. For big trips I always make both digital & physical copies of maps, guides, documents, passes, etc. #HikerChat