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#272320 - 10/17/14 09:45 PM Universally useful -- what goes into every pack?
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Some things are so useful, I've got them in nearly every pack, case or kit. Here are some of mine -- What are yours?

-a knife
- cash
- a light
- watch cap
- garbage bag
- pen

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#272321 - 10/17/14 09:57 PM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
chaosmagnet Offline
Sheriff
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3821
Loc: USA
I like your list. To that I would add:

Lighter
Multitool

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#272326 - 10/18/14 12:26 AM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
Mark_R Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 05/29/10
Posts: 863
Loc: Southern California
MT/SAK
Light
Flint (non-piezo)lighter
Pen&pencil
Cash
Compass
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#272327 - 10/18/14 12:33 AM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
Bingley Offline
Veteran

Registered: 02/27/08
Posts: 1576
I've never had a watch cap. What uses does it have (other than as a hat)?

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#272329 - 10/18/14 01:27 AM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Just a hat - but for its small, light cost, its a great way to warm up

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#272330 - 10/18/14 02:20 AM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
Russ Offline
Geezer

Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL

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#272332 - 10/18/14 03:54 AM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
chaosmagnet Offline
Sheriff
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/03/09
Posts: 3821
Loc: USA
My favorite is the Countycomm WX Warrior Beanie (http://www.countycomm.com/warriorbeanie.html no affiliation). Super warm and easy to carry.

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#272333 - 10/18/14 05:23 AM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
boatman Offline
Addict

Registered: 03/10/03
Posts: 424
Loc: Michigan
Knife and SAK or multitool
Canteen and cup
BIC lighter and firesteel
Rain poncho
Flashlight/headlamp
Paracord and duct tape
Bandana x2
Extra socks wool (Can also be used on hands like mittens)
Garbage bag
Standard PSK


BOATMAN
John

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#272357 - 10/20/14 07:14 PM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
food - usually bars of some sort
Water.

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#272362 - 10/20/14 08:52 PM Re: Universally useful -- what goes into every pack? [Re: TeacherRO]
wileycoyote Offline
Enthusiast

Registered: 03/01/11
Posts: 309
Loc: north central west TX

my mininum:



mini swiss army knife, peanut lighter, flashlight, lock-blade folder

"Don't leave home without it!"



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