Backcountry Hacks
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Hiker_Steve
replying to @Womynofthewoods @Womynofthewoods Oh no. Have we taken a turn here. #GearMeOut
kokuaelli
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @Hiker_Steve @coasthikergirl 😂 I can totally relate. I may need to move my camping closet to the base… https://t.co/fbcsRyqIQw
Hiker_Steve
Q8: You lost your paddle to a hungry beaver, how are you going to continue on your canoe trip? #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #explore #TravelBlog https://t.co/VFnsVHI5Mz
babskiies
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl @Hiker_Steve @WildWithinHer Good advice. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @tranquilotravel @tranquilotravel I add purified and boiled water to my dehydrated water. Let it rehydrate for a few minutes and it… https://t.co/WyJ7bg5YjJ
coasthikergirl
replying to @Hiker_Steve
@Hiker_Steve Of course it’s the Canadian host who gets to ask this question…. 🇨🇦
#GearMeOut
RCGibby73
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @UST_Survival I don’t think the animals want to see me naked and screaming jibberish #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve A8: Forked stick and gorilla tape #GearMeOut ...generous dose of profanity
Hiker_Steve
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @babskiies I tried to keep my weight around 35lbs. But really try to be under 40lbs. #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @UST_Survival There simply MUST be more to that story #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl Wouldn't have it any other way. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @babskiies @Hiker_Steve I agree with that. Each hike is different for me and could require different… https://t.co/fAwfwFU8ZQ
Hiker_Steve
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob Up )(*&%& creek without a paddle. Oh wait, I could use this and that. .#GearMeOut
danielhuman
A8 #GearMeOut I've seen some pretty ingenious paddles fashioned out of branches and random sign boards
WildWithinHer
A8. I can't come up with anything better than this. #GearMeOut https://t.co/Z29a1G6feX
babskiies
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival @Hiker_Steve Never hurts to be prepared.
45lbs pack and 50lbs canoe, it gets easier as the trip goes… https://t.co/KRTaQo2tDB
t_jh2009
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve A8) You could make a new paddle from a branch and a frying pan with the help of some twine. 🤔 #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Yup I learned that early on I try not to carry more than a quart on trail springs are plentiful on the… https://t.co/MVIk4vAvvS
UST_Survival
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @RCGibby73 I feel like I am learning about a whole new side of Gibby. #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @coasthikergirl @coasthikergirl True story, my dad lost part of his wooden boat to a Porcupine. Used the paddle to go after him. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman Are certain signs better than others? #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @RCGibby73 I kinda want to see the booking photo #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @kermode @kermode @kokuaelli @UST_Survival @coasthikergirl So true! #GearMeOut
Womynofthewoods
A8) carve a new one or lash some branches together to make a paddle like work of art to use. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
Q9: Overnight an aggressive raccoon made off with your left hiking boot! How will you get back out of the woods now… https://t.co/Z2yKFdLiv2
babskiies
replying to @Hiker_Steve
@Hiker_Steve A8: we always bring and extra paddle.
But I suppose you could fell a tree and wittle one. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival Preferably not the "caution, hungry Beaver" sign #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @danielhuman I am very guilty of this, I don't trust our water sources though. #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @UST_Survival
@UST_Survival A9 #GearMeOut
In my sandals! I always have a pair of sandals to but on at the end of the day, and I… https://t.co/qd3pG9INpo
eddieG805
replying to @Hiker_Steve @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival @babskiies I have gone ultralight on spring summer hike for 3 days I’m around 25 lbs #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @RCGibby73 My laughing woke up the dog. #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9: Barefoot I guess #GearMeOut Perhaps I could tape strips from my foam back pad to my feet if the trail is rocky
WildWithinHer
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A9. I always carry a pair of sandals. Could wear with wool socks if necessary. Darn raccoons. #GearMeOut
MeToddScott
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman we used cardboard duct tape and wood glue. #gearmeout plus made a boat.
babskiies
RT @billbrokob: @Hiker_Steve A8: Forked stick and gorilla tape #GearMeOut ...generous dose of profanity
babskiies
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @Hiker_Steve We bring an extra paddle but I like that Bill! Smart! #GearMeOut
Hiker_Steve
replying to @Hiker_Steve A8: I'd use a tree branch with a Y and duct tape a plastic bag to the end, or a dry bag. #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @Womynofthewoods @Womynofthewoods I feel like if you made one it would be a work of art after seeing some of your previous work. #GearMeOut
coasthikergirl
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @Hiker_Steve @UST_Survival @babskiies That’s great! My base weight for a week out solo is 22 lbs. It’s t… https://t.co/AxohEw9ZP2
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman Sometimes that is a good call. That is one thing I do trust most of our sources here. Ac… https://t.co/TRdZxXcTLH