What do you pack in your bag? What bag is it? What brand (everything in it)? Where do you hike? What shoes, boots, jackets do you wear, etc.
>>2851424we already have an EDC thread up you illiterate nigger
I have two small backpacks for day hikes. The Vaude is 24l and can be expanded to 28. The Essl is 30l.The reason why I have two almost identically sized backpacks is that the Vaude shares its volume between multiple smaller compartments, and that turns out to be pretty problematic when you mainly want to stuff jackets and other large items in it. I only use it for family trips now.The Essl has only one big compartment. features a zipper that lets me open the entire front, so I can get to any item, no matter in what order I packed it. I like that a lot.My winter loadout is usually:>Base layerTwo cheapo merino mix shirts, and just normal, good quality sports boxer briefs. On the feet I wear merino hiking socks. I'm still trying to find merino toe socks, but I can't find a pair that's thick and strong enough.>Mid layerA Bergans Hareid hooded fleece jacket. I've had it for years, it's very robust and warm.https://www.bergans.com/de/p/3027-hareid-fleece-jacket/21466 (I have the previous model)>Shell layerA Bergans Ramberg shell jacket. No insulation, just for water and wind resistance.https://sportfits.eu/products/bergans-ramberg-2l-ins-jacketI use hiking shorts long into late autumn and early winter. Only when I expect more snow do I switch to RevolutionRace Rambler outdoor pants. If it's cold, I wear running tights underneath.>HeadA Polar Buff is always with me because it's so versatile, light and easy to pack. It can replace scarf, hat and balaclava. Sometimes I bring a water resisting boonie hat with me, usually I don't need to.>ShoesHAIX Black Eagle 2.1 Athletic. They mainly make boots for emergency services and produce in Europe.https://www.haix.de/haix-black-eagle-athletic-2.1-gtx-mid-black>HandsUp until this year I wore a pair of pretty old Mammut fleece gloves, but they went missing. I recently bought Spyder Bandit skiing gloves. Haven't tried them yet, but I bet they'll do fine.https://www.spyder.com/products/bandit-gloves-black
>>2851435>Water situationI don't like bladders, so I use a 0.5l Nalgene botte that I carry in a Mystery Ranch Wingman bottle holster attached to one of my backpacks shoulder straps, and a large Nalgene bottle in my backpack for refills. This works great IMO. I might switch back to carrying all bottles in my backpack, together with a Source Convertube, maybe.>Misc stuffLeki Makalu carbon hiking crutches, Ledlenser headlamp, a cheap but small umbrella and a rain kilt, a small medkit and blister patches, outdoor shitting kit, lots of tissues (for my always runny nose).I think that's it. I wonder if anyone even reads all of this shit.
>>2851438I read it for what it’s worth
>>2851438>lots of tissues (for my always runny nose)Thank god, it's not just me.>>2851424>BackpackI have a 35 and a 24, depending on how much gear I think I need. >TractionMSR Evo Ascents, either under the compression straps or held on by mini bungee cords(https://cascadedesigns.com/products/evo-ascent-snowshoes)For rocky uneven areas I usually have some kind of spikes with me, Kahtoola microspikes (https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/) or Kahtoola K-10's (https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/). The microspikes are better for mixed rock and ice and the K-10's are better for harder ice. Microspikes are also much more disposable, the rubber straps can't be trusted more than a few years so I usually own two sets on rotation. A duller, worn out set for shoulder season and a newer set for the winter proper. As for poles, I have MSR Explores (https://cascadedesigns.com/products/dynalock-explore-backcountry-poles). I use them all 4 seasons so I tend to kick the shit out of them and don't wanna spring for nice carbon poles.>Hats and GlovesI like to have a thick and a thin hat and gloves, some merino liners and a smartwool cap (https://www.smartwool.com/en-us/wool-apparel-and-socks/wool-accessories/merino-beanie/) for hiking uphill and something more robust for if the weather changes and for above treeline stuff.
>>2851457>Worn LayersDarn Tough ski socks, insulated boots (https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/mens-revel-iv-polar-boot-dark-earth-caramel-cafe), long johns, softshell pants, merino or synthetic top base, microgrid fleece and an uninsulated rain shell. The rain shell isn't for precipitation, its for narrow trails where you're going to be brushing up against snow laden branches that would wet out your mid layers.I think patagonia makes some of the best base and mid layers in the business, followed by outdoor research. (https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-capilene-midweight-baselayer-crewneck/44427.html)I picked up a r1 pullover from their worn wear website for a nice discount. >Packed ClothingA dry base and mid layer, usually the same as what I'm wearing, plus the gloves and hat that I'm not using. Down jacket (https://rab.equipment/us/mens-neutrino-pro-down-jacket) for emergencies, bivvy bag (https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/products/escape-bivvy), additional space blanket, first aid kit, snacks, stanley thermos of hot tea, nalgene water bottle (store it upside down so the neck doesn't freeze), hand warmers, balaclava, neck gaiter, and sometimes hardshell quilted pants if I think the weather is super sketchy.
>>2851428But not everyone is /out/ every day.
I swear by -my synthetic legionnaires cap for the summer. Combined with a synthetic long shirt I can go entirely without sunscreen. Sun hoodies probably do mostly the same but most hoods limit my field of view so I haven't tried them.-gaiters for winter - not just because of snow, but also cold - might be less necessary with pants that close properly at the bottom-poncho for rain - ridiculously cheap compared to a proper hardshellI only do day hikes in mostly decent weather, temperate climate, so I don't optimize much. I use a polycotton parka - I thought it would be nice to have something robust, but it is so heavy. I had a lighter wind jacket before it broke, and that one was frankly much better. Light primaloft jacket - great. Moleskin pants - fine if they don't get wet, light synthetic pants for summer. Merino underwear from dilling, probably gonna replace them with woolpower once they break.
>>2851472I love my Snugpak rain poncho. It's so thick I even use it for winter storms. I put a cord around my waste so it won't fly away, but I still look like a balloon.
>>2851465>he's not hiking everydayNGMI
>>2851424>"Winter backpacking gear"Are those... ?>tennis shoesalso>some kinda queer "m'lady" hatThanks for making it obvious, so I don't have to talk to you, I guess.Where I'm at "Winter backpacking" pretty much means snowshoeing or ski touring.
>>2851529Retard. That's clearly not OPs gear but a stock photo he used to illustrate the point. And the "winter" is probably in some southern US state (note the cowboy hat) where they don't have actual winter.
>>2851536Google suggests it might be australia (neve gear), where they also have no winter and similar hats.
>>2851457>Thank god, it's not just me.Haha, right? Physical activities in cold weather turn up the faucet for me. Sometimes, I need to stop every 15 minutes ro blow my nose. I need to bring a small plastic bag for used tissues.
>>2851552Blow it out without tissue. Use the tissue only to clean the outside (it lasts a few cleans like that). Throw the tissue into the next bush.
>>2851553My dad does that (whom I inherited this trait from), I hate the thought of it. >leaving trash aroundthirdie mindset
>>2851577Common paper towels decompose harmlessly.
>>2851580keep doing it and you'll also decompose harmlessly
>>2851581You think you can threaten me on the internet anon? Think you're tough? You ain't SHIT anon. I'm gonna throw an unused paper towel right into the grass for everyone to watch decompose harmlessly, and there's not a THING you can do to stop me. What'cha gonna do about it, huh? HUH?
>>2851553>Throw the tissue into the next bushBaitI've been just blowing my nose into my hand and shaking it clean or brushing it off in snow.
>>2851424don't really hike for fun but i got a little cabin tucked away in the woods that requires a lot of walking, snowmachining, being outside, etc. i also have to occasionally walk several miles due to breakdowns, moving vehicles around, or getting extremely stuck/too drunk to ride. i'm mostly there in winter snow this is what i usually pack on the snowmachine, summer is another story>bootsblack or white bunny boots>base layerthick wool sockspajama pants under overallshoodienon cotton shirtbalaclava or buffsnow gogglesvarious glovessometimes also long johns if its really cold>coatparka or ski jacket>hattrapper hat or beanie>gun/toolspistol in winter, rifle or shotgun in summershovelsnowshoescomealong and ropepruning sawmultitoolcouple of flashlights>bagvariety of very thick bags >in bagphone chargerwater and purifying tabscouple lighters and firestarterssmall flaressmall tools for sled and machineglove linersspare socksmaybe spare hatemergency snackssmall gun for small gameusually a couple other flashlights/batterieshand warmers if i'm going with othersmoleskin if its gonna be a long walkif i'm hiking and not riding i'll pretty much just omit the tools and bigger items. for stuff less than a mile i'll usually just take gun and multitool plus whatever i'm going to use to work (machete, axe, jug, small game gun, etc) if i pack and unpack i always forget something stupid
