mirogak Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hey gang, Thinking of going to AP interior over the May24 long weekend. I have been exterior camping at AP since 94 but never done backcountry. Since this will be my first time I just want to make sure I don't leave behind something really important. This is where I can benefit from your experience. I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN ENTIRE LIST but what are some of the most important things you take with you. For instance one thing I learnt from a recent post by Mike (solopaddler) is to take DUCT TAPE with me Thanks Miro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 how about a camp stove that charges your cellphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_paluch Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 When inthe bush... For me its gotta be a knife...but I've never camped that way before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Long weekend in May? Bring a bug net, for your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) flint and steel fire starter (and matches) toilet paper!!!!! Leatherman Bug Dope Frying pan and ultralight grill compass, map and gps Edited May 11, 2012 by DRIFTER_016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Grab a ziploc and stuff a TONNE of toilet paper in it, it can be used for the obvious, kindling if you can't find any, and can get you out of most pickles. Also, not sure how it is right now but some kind of bug control ( deet, head net, etc). Some sort of communication incase of emergency I'm sure you know this but DON'T COUNT ON A CELL PHONE! Don't forget a rod and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Never been to the interior of AP myself either. But I do go for long camping trips in the back country. My suggestions for a few items would be: A good knife Bow Saw Small Stove/Burner w/fuel Fishing gear (Obviously) Rope Tarps 4 litre bag of red wine Compact cooking gear / utensels Cooking oil / butter lighters in zip-lock bags Toilet Paper There's a couple things. I'm sure people with chim in with some other good stuff It all depends on how light you want to travel. Edited May 11, 2012 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Scotch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I could provide you with a complete list, no problem. Must have---tarp with plenty of rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 first aid kit and a camera to go along with the other suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Scotch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyYhFsXdZVk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Long weekend in May? Bring a bug net, for your face. Yes, absolutely. I already got that. That is the type of info I am looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Proper clothing is important and that includes good footwear. Waterproof matches are useful too. Don't get the fireproof kind, they're no good at all. A good compass with knowledge on how to use it is always useful. A plastic bag or two to cart your garbage back out with you is a good thing. It's always nice to tell a person or two your itinerary.....where you'll be and when you'll return. You can PM Jedi and ask him if worms are important. There are lots of important details to consider when you take the time to sit down and think it through. Edited to add: Once you've made your list, keep it handy and add or subtract from it as the years pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyYhFsXdZVk LOL, don't forget a pack of instant coffee to sober you back up Edited April 1, 2013 by Christopher k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneFishin Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Don't forget a map, gps AND compass. It's easy to get lost up north and trust me, you don't want it to happen to you..... Other then that, batteries, fire starters, tarps, rope, and warm clothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Never been to the interior of AP myself either. But I do go for long camping trips in the back country. My suggestions for a few items would be: A good knife Bow Saw Small Stove/Burner w/fuel Fishing gear (Obviously) Rope Tarps 4 litre bag of red wine Compact cooking gear / utensels Cooking oil / butter lighters in zip-lock bags Toilet Paper There's a couple things. I'm sure people with chim in with some other good stuff It all depends on how light you want to travel. Sweet .. thank you my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I could provide you with a complete list, no problem. Must have---tarp with plenty of rope. Hey man - please do so. PM me. I will cross reference it against my list. Thanks bro. Miro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 You can PM Jedi and ask him if worms are important. There are lots of important details to consider when you take the time to sit down and think it through. Edited to add: Once you've made your list, keep it handy and add or subtract from it as the years pass. Precisely. I do that for my exterior camping and now I will for interior. This is good info. Thank you all. Keep it coming. And why Jedi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) A few rounds of duct tape around a water bottle/kerosene bottle or even a full roll of it. A small first aid kit. Consider stomach illnesses. H20 treatment method. Pills, filter, or boil on-the-go. Edit: Rope Edited May 11, 2012 by Rod Caster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Really important to bring toilet paper, I know that I already said that but I just felt that I had to say it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirogak Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Really important to bring toilet paper, I know that I already said that but I just felt that I had to say it again. got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Really important to bring toilet paper, I know that I already said that but I just felt that I had to say it again. or extra socks....i have about ten long sleeve jerseys that only have one sleeve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I always bring my small folding shovel. There are no thunder boxes where I camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I always want a campfire every evening. It doesn't seem right without one. If it's raining, or has rained alot, you'll need to cut and split wood. A light, compact, bow saw and small axe (even a large buck knife can be hammered with a rock through a cut log instead of an axe). also- leatherman - LED headlight - extra fishing line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 You have to carry/portage it so, leave the booze behind. (No glass or tin permitted on interior camping). Take a water purifier and flavour crystals. ( We use gatoraid grape). Tarp is nice but 6mil poly is lighter per sq ft. very small hatchet, it can split the largest of logs. Be wise about it, instead of trying to split wood by swinging the axe, swing it once to set in the log and then "swing" the log with the axe in it against a rock. Trust me, if you need to split logs, go into the bush another 100 ft and you will find lots of better wood to burn. I got more if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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