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Hike'n Mike
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After returning from my latest backpacking trip this week, I decided to pare down my pack a little. I figured I'd remove the things I never use on the trail but have been reluctant to leave behind (for fear I may need it some day) :smile:. Here is the list of things I eliminated:
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The Prayer Of The Tired Walker
If you pick 'em up, O Lord, I'll put 'em down...ANON. (taken from The Complete Walker III)
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- AMC White Mountain Guide (big 26th. ed.)
- 100 oz. Camelbak (which leaked anyway)
- Binoculars
- 2 neoprene knee braces
- Folding saw
- One of two Swiss Army knives
- Two of the three pans from my cook kit
- Pillowcase
- Nifty ol' orange whistle, compass, match case combo.
- Small stainless match safe
- Coleman folding multi-tool (cheap leatherman imitation)
- DeLorme Map & Guide to the White Mountains
- Third pair of wool socks
- Small battery operated shaver
- Small Brut stick deodorant and Aqua Velva after shave
- Extra fuel bottle for stove (never used more than half a bottle on any one trip)
- Plastic ground cloth for tent
- Cell phone (limited service area anyway)
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The Prayer Of The Tired Walker
If you pick 'em up, O Lord, I'll put 'em down...ANON. (taken from The Complete Walker III)
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