Whats in your back country packs ?

[buck man]

You guys have all mentioned things I have used and still do.....most anyways. I think the single mot important thing in my back country pack is vaseline soaked cotton balls and flint. If you can't start a fire in ANY condition then you have no need for comfy feet or a soft pad. Food ? That's great but, as tall and skinny as I am I have gone 10 days with no food and only water. I know a lot of you have spent cold lonely nights on a mountain, but if the weather is really bad and your 10-15 miles in the back country, and suffering first stages of hypothermia and your a couple miles from base camp, do you really need that sandwich or sleeping pad? Nope you need a fire. I have helped too many people start a fire In those exact conditions. Many of whom probably would not have made it off the mountain.

I love the luxuries......don't get me wrong, but if you can't build the most basic thing for survival (fire) then all of those luxuries are for not. You can buy fancy fire starters, waterproof mat he's lighters etc, but the only thing that. Works 100% of the time, even when wet is Vaseline soaked cotton balls.

Ok I'm off my soap box. Just remember the scout motto "Be Prepared" and if being comfortable fits in there somewhere that's great too!

[Mudman]

I carry old mag flint fire starter as back up but I bring 2 cig lighters.  Why would you not?  And my butt wipe works well.

[Dansk]

Wish i had a really light weight pair of sandals nice to take you boots off at the end of the day and great for crossing creeks with.

crocs- lighter than air and comfy...

[Sliverslinger]

Starbucks vias coffee. I dont necessarily rely on coffee in the morning but it gives me something to do to get going in the morning after sleeping in a pup tent on the mnt.

I live on Starbucks Vias! Every morning we drag ourselves out of the bags and hike to the point, listening for a bull to sound off while we make a cup. Every midmorning after we chase the elk we make another (#2). They go good with lunch to (#3). Early afternoon you have  choice - waste an hour or two with or nap or have cup #4 and get after it. After it's elk down and a long night of packing it out awaits - might as well enjoy cup #5.  I go through those things pretty quickly.

[snowpack]

those chocolate covered espresso beans will wake you up.  No need to brew and easy to carry.  Just snack on a few and they kick in.

[coachcw]

I aways cary a few go goo's in my pack . and a jet boil too.

[pope]

I like to line the inside of my pack with an unscented trash compactor bag, the super heavy-duty plastic kind. They're almost impossible to puncture and will keep the clothing you're not wearing 100% dry. If it's raining, everything goes inside the liner. Otherwise I only keep my bivouac coat inside at the bottom of the pack so I can access the other items without making too much noise. If you try this, don't buy the bags with odor-control/air freshening powder. Everything in your pack will smell like diaper powder.

[Dansk]

I'm somewhat OCD when it comes to pack lists... always afraid ill forget 'that ONE important thing'.  Below is my list that ive compiled over the years after trial and error and stealing from other people's lists:

Eberlestock Dragonfly 8.5#

Sleep Gear 8.5#
  TNF Tadpole tent 4#
  TNF Snow-shoe bag 3.5#
  Thermarest ultralight ¾ 1#

Gear 9.5#
 Eberle duffle attach
 Xtra pr sock/shirt/underwear/scullcap
 Crocs
 Water bladder
 Water filter bottle
Meat compartment
 License & Tags
 Electrical Tape
 Zip Ties
 Latex Gloves
 Field Dr. Knife
 75# Chord
 Tarp/Drop Cloth
 Kifaru Meat Bag
Top Pack/Ditch Bag 
 5 hr energy
 Headlamp
 2 way Radio
 GPS
 Xtra Ammo/Pouch
 TP
 Baby Wipes
 Chapstick
 Gloves
 Wind Checker
 Firestarter/Matches
 Map
 Camera
Cook Kit
 Ti Cup
 Pot top
 Spork
 Mini Stove
 Alcohol
 Lighter
 Windscreen
Survival Kit
 Fam Photo
 Alieve
 Zyrtec
 Bandages
 Flagging
 Compass
 Iodine Tablets
 Magnes. Fire Startr
 Matches
 P. Jelly/cttn firestrtr
 Whistle
 1st Aid Kit
 Mirror
 Micro Mag flashlt   extra bulb
 extra Batteries
 Emerg. Blanket
 Light Sticks (2)
 100’ Dacron
 Needles & Floss
 Multi Tool
 Knife
 Pen & Post it notes
 Safety pins
 TP

32 oz H20 2#


Food
B-fast
Cliff/pwr bars
Lunch/snax
Crushed bagels
Jiff pb cups
Tuna pouches
Ramen
Cliff gel blox
Jerky
Trail mix
Gatoraide pwd
Dinners
Mtn house

[fillthefreezer]

I'm somewhat OCD when it comes to pack lists... always afraid ill forget 'that ONE important thing'.  Below is my list that ive compiled over the years after trial and error and stealing from other people's lists:

a in depth list for sure but man, i dont think id want to weigh it

[jackelope]

I'm somewhat OCD when it comes to pack lists... always afraid ill forget 'that ONE important thing'.  Below is my list that ive compiled over the years after trial and error and stealing from other people's lists:

Eberlestock Pack

No tent or sleeping arrangements. Is this your day pack?

[coachcw]

holly crap you need a string of pack goats !

[Mudman]

Jeez! I didnt see a water filter?  That is way too much for me.

[Dansk]

I'm somewhat OCD when it comes to pack lists... always afraid ill forget 'that ONE important thing'.  Below is my list that ive compiled over the years after trial and error and stealing from other people's lists:

Eberlestock Pack

No tent or sleeping arrangements. Is this your day pack?

woops.. uh yeah.. sorry guys, copied wrong list.  That WAS my day pack (ugh...too many lists...) Fixed my original post.  It's down from a 3 goat to 2 goat load...

[Mudman]

Your nuts dude!    Pictures!  I wanna see this pack loaded up and its weight!!  Are your legs bigger than your waist?

[Dansk]

Your nuts dude!    Pictures!  I wanna see this pack loaded up and its weight!!  Are your legs bigger than your waist?

I'm just puting it out there to pay back the input at ideas i've collected from others.

Sounds like you've got a much better back country system and much lighter pack list - i'd like to hear what's in it.  Would you mind sharing?