"Hi. I'm bacpacjac and I'm an over-prepper."

I do fight an on-going battle with over-packing. That's why I seek guidance here.

This paticular kit is for long day/night hikes and paddles, more than a few hours walk back to civilization, and often in the company of 1-12 youth. It's also my get-home bag for my daily commute.

For shorter hikes, closer to the pavement, I take a scaled down fanny pack kit (FAK, headlamp, water and snacks) and my on-body EDC.

Hypothermia starts to become a very real threat in these parts around this time of year. Shelter, fire and food move up the priority list as a result.