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<blockquote data-quote="ShurShot" data-source="post: 2563300" data-attributes="member: 19605"><p>The ten essentials: <a href="http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html" target="_blank">http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html</a></p><p></p><p>The Ten Essentials isn't an REI thing... they just have a page for it.</p><p></p><p>They have Sawyer Mini water filters at Walmart/Academy also. They're only $22 or so and a lot of long distance hikers use them these days. I have one, it's great. Cheap and small and as good as any filter out there. Easy to pack. Smart-Water bottles or Gatorade bottles are great for carrying your water along with a 2 liter Platypus bag or something like that.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't over think it. I like to carry a fixed blade too but it is just a toy on a hike. You won't need it unless you just want to play around with it.</p><p></p><p>For a long day hike, all you really need are decent shoes (trail running type unless you are bushwhacking off the trail) light weight, fast drying clothes (no cotton), food and water along with the "ten essentials" in case of emergency.</p><p></p><p>I use cotton balls soaked in Vaseline for fire starters. Packs up pretty small and burns longer than just dryer lint.</p><p></p><p>My list would be:</p><p></p><p>First aid kit</p><p>Compass (GPS because I already have one so why not)</p><p>Map (if you can get one)</p><p>Whistle</p><p>Signal mirror (I don't have one and never take one) I would probably grab one if I was going to be hiking 10 miles or so up into the mountains.</p><p>Matches/bic lighter/firestarter</p><p>Water/Water filter</p><p>Food (enough so I could make it through the night if I had too) </p><p>Hat</p><p>Shades</p><p>Bandanna</p><p>Small tarp or poncho and some line so you can rig up a little shelter to hang out under if you need to wait out a rain shower.</p><p>Rain Jacket</p><p>Small folding knife</p><p>Flashlight</p><p>Binoculars</p><p>Camera</p><p>Pack</p><p></p><p>I like Smart Wool hiking socks. You can get them at Dick's or Summit in Edmond. </p><p></p><p>Not to state the obvious but I would check the weather. If there is really a chance you could get stuck out overnight I'd make sure I had the clothes with me to be comfortable. </p><p></p><p>If you are going to be near a lake or stream, a little fishing gear might be cool.</p><p></p><p>Hammock? Book? Not sure where you are going but it might be nice to kick back and relax for a couple of hours when you get there!</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long post... I was camping/hiking in Devil's Den Memorial weekend, Wichita Wildlife Refuge back country 2 weeks ago, Cub Scout camp last week and was getting my gear cleaned up and ready tonight for the Buffalo River Trail and Branson here in a couple of weeks. I have camping gear on the brain!</p><p></p><p>Edit: Just read the other two REI links. Yeah, those! And, I almost forgot the TP. Wouldn't be the first time!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ShurShot, post: 2563300, member: 19605"] The ten essentials: [URL]http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html[/URL] The Ten Essentials isn't an REI thing... they just have a page for it. They have Sawyer Mini water filters at Walmart/Academy also. They're only $22 or so and a lot of long distance hikers use them these days. I have one, it's great. Cheap and small and as good as any filter out there. Easy to pack. Smart-Water bottles or Gatorade bottles are great for carrying your water along with a 2 liter Platypus bag or something like that. I wouldn't over think it. I like to carry a fixed blade too but it is just a toy on a hike. You won't need it unless you just want to play around with it. For a long day hike, all you really need are decent shoes (trail running type unless you are bushwhacking off the trail) light weight, fast drying clothes (no cotton), food and water along with the "ten essentials" in case of emergency. I use cotton balls soaked in Vaseline for fire starters. Packs up pretty small and burns longer than just dryer lint. My list would be: First aid kit Compass (GPS because I already have one so why not) Map (if you can get one) Whistle Signal mirror (I don't have one and never take one) I would probably grab one if I was going to be hiking 10 miles or so up into the mountains. Matches/bic lighter/firestarter Water/Water filter Food (enough so I could make it through the night if I had too) Hat Shades Bandanna Small tarp or poncho and some line so you can rig up a little shelter to hang out under if you need to wait out a rain shower. Rain Jacket Small folding knife Flashlight Binoculars Camera Pack I like Smart Wool hiking socks. You can get them at Dick's or Summit in Edmond. Not to state the obvious but I would check the weather. If there is really a chance you could get stuck out overnight I'd make sure I had the clothes with me to be comfortable. If you are going to be near a lake or stream, a little fishing gear might be cool. Hammock? Book? Not sure where you are going but it might be nice to kick back and relax for a couple of hours when you get there! Sorry for the long post... I was camping/hiking in Devil's Den Memorial weekend, Wichita Wildlife Refuge back country 2 weeks ago, Cub Scout camp last week and was getting my gear cleaned up and ready tonight for the Buffalo River Trail and Branson here in a couple of weeks. I have camping gear on the brain! Edit: Just read the other two REI links. Yeah, those! And, I almost forgot the TP. Wouldn't be the first time! [/QUOTE]
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