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saimyoji
04-11-2005, 00:16
What gear do you carry that serves multiple functions?
MedicineMan
04-11-2005, 00:34
Everclear 190 proof: medicinal, fuel,peace offering,language barrier breaker
Kavu Vietcong hat: hat,sitpad, kidney protection in hammock
smartwool mountaineering socks: socks (dah), mittens
Brunton Penscope: telescope and macroscope
Luxurylite backpack: backpack and lounge chair,cylinders float
mapdanna: too many uses to list
tea tree oil: antibiotic,antifungal,antizootic,antimosky,anti-inflammatory
skin-so-soft: antimosky,antino-see-um,antiblackbly,antideerfly
zip-off pants: pants and shorts all in one
Duct tape: the handyman's secret weapon.
Treking poles: tent poles.
Sleeping Pad: sitting pad.
Wool socks: gloves, oven mitt.
Ground cover: tarp, rain poncho, etc.
Bandana: the hikers secret weapon :)
Camp shoes: stream crossing shoes.
Hat: fly swatter, fan.
Doctari.
trek poles = tent poles
damn, that seems to be about it for me that I can think of...
I'm not very lightweight :(
oh, and duct tape of course
littledragon
04-11-2005, 11:55
add to the list-
baking soda- for toothpaste, deoderant, indigestion
"ME & U"
04-11-2005, 12:18
Most of our gear has to have multiple functions or else we don't carry it...
12oz nalgene has a few. extra h2o when needed, booze bottle, shake maker, coffee in the am, soup made with pasta h2o in the pm, cold tea at noon, berry collector, scramble egg maker on town day, and a bunch of others...
I carry a razor blade instead of a knife. It does the same jobs (for the most part) and weights just about nothing.
Rubbing alcohol is another. We use it to toughen our feet, kill the stink, wash with, clean utinsiles, and as a back up fuel.