What is your one piece of "GEAR" you can't do without?
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Reading Glasses
ain't that the truth.Originally Posted by coach lou
I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Trekker
In all you do, do it big.
Eyeglasses followed by shoes
Good pair of comfortable hiking shoes.
Getting lost is a way to find yourself.
Cell phone!
"You do more hiking with your head than your feet!" Emma "Grandma" Gatewood...HYOY!!!
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Seriously though...as I get older, it's probably my Leki's! MaddogCell phone!
"You do more hiking with your head than your feet!" Emma "Grandma" Gatewood...HYOY!!!
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Car Keys are really really important to remember.
Insect repellant is a the most important piece of gear for me. If I wore eyeglasses that would be first.
Glasses, headlamp, extra pair of glasses, in that order.
uh, ... feet?
I just spewed coffee on my keyboard.uh, ... feet?
My answer would be my knife.
My real answer?
If you are asking what one piece of "optional" gear do I consider essential, then my answer hands down is my Black Diamond hiking poles.
Colorless green ideas sleep furiously.
Yea, I have some simple, but great gear that I would not hike without. I love every item of my Big "4,", pack , hammock, tarp and quilts. But somehow, everyone has these in one form or another, so that is nothing unique, and I will skip it.
Some people may hike barefoot, but barring those rare people, everyone has some sort of footwear. I love my boots, but they are nothing special.
Yea, I love my BD poles. Ergo-Corks. Really great piece of gear that I would not want to be without.
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not "Eureka!" but "That's funny..." Isaac Asimov
Veni, Vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw, I stuck around.
Glock 18C...
Colorless green ideas sleep furiously.
Since you put "GEAR" in quotes, I consider that a wide open question and I'll respond with "my brain" or "uncommon sense**". There are too many pieces of gear that we all need (good footwear, shelter, proper clothing, and food), and it changes depending on specific conditions, but in a pinch (aka emergency), the best resource is your mental ability to deal with it. Other than a life threatening medical emergency, you can usually walk your way out of trouble, and find help -- if you know what you're doing.
** you know why... too few today have what should be common sense, so it's actually more accurately described as uncommon
Biggie
I can do without them but the piece of gear I miss the most are my slip-n-snip scissors.
"Hiking is as close to God as you can get without going to Church." - BobbyJo Sargent aka milkman Sometimes it's nice to take a long walk in THE FOG.
My Buff! Keeps the sweat, as well as my hair, outta my eyes, without feeling like my head is totally covered...
+1 My buff goes with me everywhere
next up would be my field knife. I can survive for at least a litte while with just that and my brain
Coffee maker.
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