#hikerchat - Staying Organized
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shawnmanogue
RT @TETONsports: @MissouriHowell haha a gear room is a dream, that'd also make organizing bigger items much easier #hikerchat
mjn126
A2: 1) Google maps (so useful) 2) journal with details from things passed by on the road 3) google docs/sheets… https://t.co/I6hrQ4MriG
t_jh2009
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2) I carry a folder of various information organized by date & time along with me on most trips. #HikerChat
DenaliStores
replying to @JasonCleghorn @JasonCleghorn Don't worry @jmpar23 met him so I'm sure she would approve #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @WanderWritings @WanderWritings @TheHikingDiva I like this logic! Just get a trunk tote and you are all set #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @kevinspocket @kevinspocket I used to do that too, then moved to a spreadsheet, now use a custom google map. #hikerchat
shawnmanogue
RT @eddieG805: @Chrisism_ink @TETONsports Yup same here. Keep a few snacks n bottles of water in there too most of the time #hikerchat
XVCrosstrek
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: I use a notebook to plan trips. During trip I record what broke/wore out & what worked well. Saves… https://t.co/31T2ytPJOi
Chrisism_ink
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones Google Docs, my Dad (who likes planning trips he isn't involved in but hey less work for me) and my panicky nature. #HikerChat
shawnmanogue
RT @bobbyhoehn: A1. I have a dedicated room, and hang a lot on the wall. I try to organized by sport (skiing, hiking, fishing) #hikerchat
TETONsports
Q3. Organizing a hike to organizing the gear in your pack. Where do you feel you struggle w/ organization & where do you excel? #hikerchat
BondLouise
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: My cooking stuff is in boxes, so I can just grab and go. But my packs and sleeping bags are in a pile. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @jaypeatravels @jaypeatravels That's what I like to call "Organized chaos", still a form of organizing #hikerchat
TKoutside
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: often print out trail maps and write extra info on back of that paper. Then put in zip lock. No ba… https://t.co/GrFApfWwDt
Parks_Explorer
A1. For #gear at your fingertips, @scottevest is very handy! https://t.co/2VemixtXUv #hikerchat #hiking #outdoors… https://t.co/P7WblZHvyV
99Boulders
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2. Find a good map and hold onto it like it's precious. Also take a photo of it for good measure #hikerchat
DenaliStores
A3: I generally overpack because I tend to rush and not give myself plenty of time to think about what I need #hikerchat
Audg007
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: my phone. If that goes out then..well I'm screwed #Hikerchat
MissouriHowell
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3: I excel at everything except unpacking, which may take weeks. #hikerchat
jaypeatravels
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Yeah, I know where it is, it just might take me a while to find it. #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @TETONsports When traveling becomes routine it makes it a whole lot easier. #HikerChat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @TETONsports a week before, as to not run into the early birds, a week after as to not run into those after #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @WanderWritings Trunk tote? I have WAY more gear than just the trunk dude - #3Cats & foodie #HikerChat
kevinspocket
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones I've been thinking about going the #GoogleMaps route 👍👍 #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @shawnmanogue Ziplock bag = best friend to everyone organizing things #hikerchat
BondLouise
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2: I've been using excel to make lists lately. #hikerchat
eddieG805
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @MissouriHowell think about building a gear shed out back but I want it two stories high so I can keep… https://t.co/KKSuWLCo8W
rscottjones
replying to @Mrs_Roadrunner @Mrs_Roadrunner Sounds like you need a list you can misplace of places you keep things #hikerchat
TaigaAdventures
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2. I have a gear list broken down into gear for all trips and then add ones depending on activity. #hikerchat
eddieG805
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones @shawnmanogue Yup keeps it safe from water too #hikerchat
KovasP
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @TETONsports @MissouriHowell if it's 2 stories you can also add a climbing wall #hikerchat
NatureGirlTech
replying to @99Boulders @99Boulders @TETONsports It's been a fav snack of mine since I was little! And a great one to make ahead and take a… https://t.co/H0Z6P7RNgq
XVCrosstrek
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2 (pt. 2): I also do a lot of planning/plotting directly on topo maps. They become great records/souvenirs of trips #HikerChat
jaypeatravels
replying to @99Boulders @99Boulders @rscottjones I love Maps, maps maps maps. Not much better than the feel of a good map! #hikerchat
JasonCleghorn
A4. I don't eat much and am TERRIBLE at meal prep. Excel: map and land navigation. #hikerchat https://t.co/2vZsW2D3Qc
MelodramaBabs
99Boulders
replying to @TheHikingDiva @TheHikingDiva @WanderWritings @TETONsports Haha yea I'd be trying to get out of that too #hikerchat
NatureCrank
replying to @MissouriHowell @MissouriHowell @TETONsports Agreed. It's hard to get motivated to unpack #HikerChat
AvenzaMaps
replying to @rscottjones @rscottjones A2 .The notes app on my phone is like my second brain! It helps me so much #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @MissouriHowell OH or put one of those levels underground. Then you can have a secret map room. #hikerchat
eddieG805
replying to @KovasP @KovasP @TETONsports @MissouriHowell That was a thought too outside climbing wall to a second door inside the office #hikerchat
TheHikingDiva
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3 I have the lists handled. *Everything* else is a mess. #HikerChat
BondLouise
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3: My day pack is usually kept ready to go. But I tend to put off unpacking for days. #hikerchat
rscottjones
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @TETONsports @MissouriHowell Wow, that'd be an epic gear room! #hikerchat