Ready for an emergency overnight?

AZBrad123 · Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Posts: 196

In reading this, and voting, i would have to say yes, i defintely take into account the possiblility of staying the night. Whether it would be a comfortable night, probably not. What i bring depends on the remoteness and the situation, since usually a day hike for me is about going light. A lighter, a warm fleece, plenty of water and a cell phone (if there is service) is about the extent of my preparations. Again, probably would survive the night, but would be really happy to get home after it.

azhiker96 · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419

My preparation for a night is rather Spartan; firestarter and emergency blanket. I usually also have a knife, bandana, and polarpure. It wouldn't be a cushy night but I'd be moving in the morning.

overrocked · Joined: 07 Jan 2003 Posts: 51 Location: phx, AZ

Yup, just cuz them 'ther dayhikes are training for backpackin' If'n I don't take first aid, emergen'C blanket, food, water, knife and light , the darn pac k is just too empty. and it's a great opportunity to do a really good workout with just 10 lbs weight.
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pfredricks · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ

Great question!!!!!
I can think of no worse feeling on the trail than not having something that could save my a$$. My list usually nearly mirrors the "Ten Essentials" list. While keeping my butt alive, the items would not lend to comfort, they would however, afford survival.
I AM NOT gonna die cause I didnt want to carry some matches.

DOES anyone have any experiences when they got out into the middle of somewhere and realized that they carried too much or too little or forgot one essential item????
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maryphyl · Posted: 3/9/2004, 7:09 pm Post subject:

I answered yes. I take my standard stuff that I backpack with plus a space blanket and clothing for the season. I don't try to be comfy--just alive.
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