Backcountry Hacks
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babskiies
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve A6: quality gear, dehydrate meals/snacks. Bring what YOU believe to be the most essential in keeping y… https://t.co/8JsvGzBcX1
babskiies
RT @Hiker_Steve: Q6: What is your best tip for hacking away pack weight? #GearMeOut https://t.co/oKYUjjlrLk
Hiker_Steve
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam No you need them to carry part of the load. #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @Hiker_Steve Okay, I do still use one for my sleeping bag, just to compress it more, but otherwise N… https://t.co/bx7y5rBwRE
naturetechfam
RT @WildWithinHer: A6. Totally stealing this from @coasthikergirl: https://t.co/qA5lePuVqi. Enter your gear and it helps you figure out whe…
RCGibby73
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve A6: Lose the clothes! You don’t need that backup hoodie. #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @WildWithinHer @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @AltraRunning They will change your life....po… https://t.co/MjQ4bSrH0B
t_jh2009
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve A6) Carry clothing made from dry-fit type of material, have items that can do multiple task and don't… https://t.co/0R9eVvxWxM
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @Hiker_Steve I believe gear needs to be adjusted for each trip since you learn what you use more than other things. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve A6: easy - make the kids carry more! Thankfully, another @TETONsports bag arrived today for my littles… https://t.co/ur58T1zSX8
Womynofthewoods
A6) get rid of individual stuff sacks, minimal clothes, lightweight cook kit with fancy feast cat food can alcohol… https://t.co/ae8HJ5VI6I
danielhuman
A6 #GearMeOut most people carry to much water and that's the heaviest thing by volume most of us carry. Force hydra… https://t.co/BOERLlXLLw
UST_Survival
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @RCGibby73 @Opinel Now I really want to see the movie Clueless. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @AltraRunning I’ve heard good things about Alta. I still… https://t.co/VA6kVG4vKu
naturetechfam
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve Ha! But 2/3 of the pack weight are their "necessary" items. LOL #gearmeout
WildWithinHer
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @billbrokob @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @AltraRunning I also have zero-drop sandals, too,… https://t.co/ndKRBAnKfD
billbrokob
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @WildWithinHer @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @AltraRunning Whatever fits your feet #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @kokuaelli @kokuaelli @TETONsports Awesome! Its great to hear kids loving the outdoors. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q7: What knots should everyone know to help them repair or enhance their gear? #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @babskiies
@babskiies @Hiker_Steve The trifecta of weight! Comfort & Safety vs. Weight.
@WildWithinHer gave me a good line fo… https://t.co/bOXNvI9Mbr
UST_Survival
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @coasthikergirl Working at UST I seriously have a problem about buying too much stuff. I have boxes guys, boxes. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @WildWithinHer @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @AltraRunning Welcome Eddie! #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam You just swap that out when they aren't looking. "Oh how did that get in there" #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @babskiies @Hiker_Steve Absolutely! My shoulder-season pack is a lot different than my high summer pack. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Hiker_Steve I’d have to agree. Length of trip, time of year and other variables can play a big role… https://t.co/IRf6FZCZsE
coasthikergirl
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman I’ve learned I can carry less than 1L. Tank up at the water source, refill, then keep going #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @TETONsports We hiked all weekend. I love that I have friends who like to hike. I think we are at 6 or… https://t.co/4GK6aZpdAY
janbusted
replying to @Womynofthewoods @Womynofthewoods I love having everything in their own bags lol. I’d be a disaster without all those stuff sacks #gearmeout
Kootenaicountry
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve Substitute paracord for underpants? #gearmeout
coasthikergirl
replying to @WildWithinHer @WildWithinHer @kokuaelli @billbrokob @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @AltraRunning @XeroShoes Did you see that… https://t.co/OMGIaO9mxp
naturetechfam
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival #GearMeOut A7 As an avid climber in my youth, I swore by the retrace eight. Still use it often today… https://t.co/7znZsHFnif
tranquilotravel
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman I once brought a can of dehydrated water on a trip but didn’t know what to add. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @WildWithinHer @coasthikergirl @MeToddScott @AltraRunning Hey was able to pop in for a short time inb… https://t.co/aon5Byy8gr
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7) A square, slip, bowline and a towhitch knots are good to know. #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @danielhuman I plan my water based on locations. #GearMeOut I'd rather not carry too much water.
coasthikergirl
replying to @Kootenaicountry @Kootenaicountry @Hiker_Steve Intriguing…. #GearMeOut
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7: one can NEVER know too many knots. You should Learn as many as you can in my eyes. #GearMeOut
WildWithinHer
A7. I know! I know! (waves hand frantically) A bowline. I learned it from my @UST_Survival knot-tying kit. Very use… https://t.co/UzYa9cDaTR
Womynofthewoods
A7) there are so many that are helpful, lashing, whipping, gee this is starting to sound pretty kinky! #GearMeOut
VeteranHiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A7. All of them. YouTube has great tutorials on knots! #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @Kootenaicountry not sure how comfortable that would be. #GearMeOut
WildWithinHer
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @kokuaelli @billbrokob @MeToddScott @UST_Survival @AltraRunning @XeroShoes I did see that. There ar… https://t.co/hCCYLl7A8V
eddieG805
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @Hiker_Steve I struggle with that myself. It seems tho as of lately the extra weight seems to be in the… https://t.co/QlQEQP2RBv
UST_Survival
replying to @babskiies @babskiies @Hiker_Steve Man, that's a lot. I don't think I could carry that much. I am trying to work on my strengt… https://t.co/Me7u2mA3MQ
coasthikergirl
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival A7 #GearMeOut
I know my knots but not by name! I know a good slip-knot for guy-lines, and the figure… https://t.co/qmz0seVlkV