Posted: 3/20/2017 6:23:01 PM EDT
| So, I've got this job now where my off time varies daily. As such, I want to put together an adventure bag, something that I can just head out for a day hike or other outdoor outing, without having to stop at home. Something that has a change of clothes, some snacks, outdoor gear. Any suggestions as to what I should keep in it? I do want to keep it light weight too. I like having gear, but I hate packing it! |
| Really depends on where you're going to be. I keep a Kifaru Scout packed so that I can just throw it in the vehicle for a day hike. I keep a small first aid kit, tarp, fire starter kit, rain jacket, GPS, compass, zip ties 550 cord, two Nalgene bottles and snacks. If I know I'm going to be out more than a couple of hours, I'll throw in a jetboil, some mountain house and a waterfilter. |
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Really depends on where you're going to be. I keep a Kifaru Scout packed so that I can just throw it in the vehicle for a day hike. I keep a small first aid kit, tarp, fire starter kit, rain jacket, GPS, compass, zip ties 550 cord, two Nalgene bottles and snacks. If I know I'm going to be out more than a couple of hours, I'll throw in a jetboil, some mountain house and a waterfilter. |
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So, I’ve done something very similar. My go-to, day-hiking pack is an Osprey Manta 30 (roughly 30 liters). It does have a dedicated hydration pocket and I keep the hydration bladder empty and will fill up just before hitting the trail.
This is the perfect size for a multitude of activities from hiking, bouldering and even mountain biking. My only recommendation is I would have separate small gym bag dedicated to your change of clothing and footwear. This is something that will likely change seasonally. The only clothing I keep in my Osprey are a pair of socks, a rain jacket, fleece hat and gloves. It’s a pretty light kit, but still capable of sustaining me as a 72-hour kit. My favored day-hiking shelter is an Exped Poncho-Bivy that can serve as an emergency tarp shelter or regular poncho. I don’t always pack a cook kit, but I have been carrying a smaller BOT (700ml) pot/mug with a small brew kit and alcohol stove with 4-6 ounces of fuel. If I get a chance this afternoon between work and my son’s soccer match, I’ll snap a couple pictures. I know Osprey changed the feature of their Manta pack (I have their first model), it’s really the perfect size for my needs. ROCK6 |
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So, I’ve done something very similar. My go-to, day-hiking pack is an Osprey Manta 30 (roughly 30 liters). It does have a dedicated hydration pocket and I keep the hydration bladder empty and will fill up just before hitting the trail. This is the perfect size for a multitude of activities from hiking, bouldering and even mountain biking. My only recommendation is I would have separate small gym bag dedicated to your change of clothing and footwear. This is something that will likely change seasonally. The only clothing I keep in my Osprey are a pair of socks, a rain jacket, fleece hat and gloves. ROCK6 |
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I have actually been brainstorming putting some gear like this together lately... Stand alone Jeep dedicated gear. I have been watching a few YouTube Vids by CoyoteWorks and it has really been getting me thinking outside the box. He does several mock vehicle bug out scenarios under different parameters and circumstances but I think its a good idea, really makes you think, could easily be converted to impromptu outings etc (which is what he is doing in reality.)
I have plenty of gear and packs but one thing that is always in my mind is keeping expensive gear in my Jeep. I just can't bring myself to do it as of yet. I think the best alternative is to have an outing "BOB" or gear rig that sits in your man cave ready for general adventure. Could even have a modular kit depending on mode of travel (KLR650 in my case) adaptable to vehicle camping, hiking, paddling etc... |
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I have actually been brainstorming putting some gear like this together lately... Stand alone Jeep dedicated gear. I have been watching a few YouTube Vids by CoyoteWorks and it has really been getting me thinking outside the box. He does several mock vehicle bug out scenarios under different parameters and circumstances but I think its a good idea, really makes you think, could easily be converted to impromptu outings etc (which is what he is doing in reality.) I have plenty of gear and packs but one thing that is always in my mind is keeping expensive gear in my Jeep. I just can't bring myself to do it as of yet. I think the best alternative is to have an outing "BOB" or gear rig that sits in your man cave ready for general adventure. Could even have a modular kit depending on mode of travel (KLR650 in my case) adaptable to vehicle camping, hiking, paddling etc... ROCK6 |
Oh, and the only item I left out on accident was my small Silky saw!