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    Default What is your stupid item?

    On another thread the idea of a stupid item came up. It is something you really do not need but bring anyway.

    My stupid item is a little stuffed monkey my daughter sneaks into my pack before I leave. Weighs maybe an ounce but he always goes with me.

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    Headed out for a weekend, and just put 1/4 oz soap and deodorant in dropper bottles for weekends and overnights - sure I'll use it this summer, but not sure about the entire AT. Easy to refill from a bounce box, though!
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    Bringing both merino balaclava and wool cap, either is fine both is probably stupid, but Ill bring it anyway and see. Also waterproof gloves, seems like a good idea so I am bringing them, but I probably dont need it because of the extra weight versus non-waterproof wool gloves.

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    My flowery silk headband. Weighs nothing and my hair is short so it's a totally useless girly thing, but I like knowing it's there if I want it and need to feel like a female for at least a little bit!

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    I haven't thought of anything yet. It kinda makes me sad

    I was thinking maybe a windchime or something to hang up in shelters, but that'd probably just bug people.

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    Montana peak Hat. Just makes you feel like an outdoorsman!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RWheeler View Post
    I haven't thought of anything yet. It kinda makes me sad

    I was thinking maybe a windchime or something to hang up in shelters, but that'd probably just bug people.
    I like windchimes!

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    I always take a big huge hair brush cause I have lots of hair!

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    People understand why I bring a paperback book. Most understand why I bring a second paperback book -- in case I finish the first one before town. Its the third book that most hikers think is stupid.

    My definition of a stupid item is different than the OPs. A stupid item IMO is something makes perfect sense to the one carrying it; its other hikers that think its stupid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by max patch View Post
    People understand why I bring a paperback book. Most understand why I bring a second paperback book -- in case I finish the first one before town. Its the third book that most hikers think is stupid.
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    Ahhhh, but are the all the SAME book??

    And how many hikers want to BORROW your book?
    And where do you keep your crayons while hiking??

    I'm in #8 of a 13 *thick* paperback book series and plan to keep at least one with me so I can finish the series! I don't want to forget what I started 5 months ago and have to start over............wait, if I fogot, it would be a whole new series to me! Never mind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by max patch:1254778
    People understand why I bring a paperback book. Most understand why I bring a second paperback book -- in case I finish the first one before town. Its the third book that most hikers think is stupid.

    My definition of a stupid item is different than the OPs. A stupid item IMO is something makes perfect sense to the one carrying it; its other hikers that think its stupid.
    Both definitions are correct.

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    Nope no stupid items yet, doubt there will be. Anyone carry an wolverine, now that might be stupid. No, now that I think about it, a woverine would keep you warm at night and you'd have shelters to your self.

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    The only stupid thing I take is the loose wingnut carrying my pack.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rastraikis View Post
    Both definitions are correct.
    Yes but there are many more items that are stupid by the second definition.

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    I'm carrying a recording microphone, extra batteries and sd cards. It isn't really that heavy, and I'm hoping to find a lot of inspiration for regular recordings.

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    Agreed. But is too easy to find fault with others. It's harder to look at yourself and point out your stupid item!

    Quote Originally Posted by TOMP:1254795
    Quote Originally Posted by rastraikis View Post
    Both definitions are correct.
    Yes but there are many more items that are stupid by the second definition.

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    A lot of people think my big huge thermarest pillow and chair are stupid! *sniff* Oh well. Ive never cared what other people think and I sure as hell ain't gonna start now!

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    Something to read I suppose.
    "You're a nearsighted, bitter old fool."

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    I always took the "stupid item" as something that legit has no function other than a personal attachment to it. Not just something that you'd use, but is heavier than other items, or a luxury item like fuzzy slippers.

    And with that, I think I just thought of mine. A little less obnoxious than wind chimes for the shelter: a triangle that I can ring when it's dinner time.

    Mwahahaha.

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