Saturday, April 6, 2013


Small things to think about, find… and carry in your backpack

o Water container (1.5-2 l)
o Swiss Army knife
o First aid pack (ziplocked; think it through; if in doubt, consult wife, friend, doctor or Google)
o Compass
o Whistle
o Small mirror
o Small Fresnel magnifying lens
o Plastic ziplock bags (2-5)
o Matches (ziplocked)
o Dynamo (squeeze/no-battery) lantern
o Wet wipes or other waterless solutions to keep hands clean
o Protein bars, dry fruits, nut mix, or other healthy snacks (for 3 days)
o Slim ground seat pad (e.g. A4 size piece of pvc floor mat)
o 1-2 pairs of old spare shoe laces
o Slim ropes / Kevlar thread
o Hacksaw blades (carbon steel; 1-2 pieces)
o Safety pins (small and large)
o Duct tape
o Moleskin adhesive patch
o Black ink pen, pencil and small notebook (waterproof or ziplocked)
o Water purification tablets
o Cotton pads and buds (ziplocked)


And... if backpack space allows:

o Binoculars
o Stainless steel wire
o Ferro Cerium Rod

By Alexander Turcan