Back Pack.

[WFO]

Can you all give a "Flatlander" some advice on what to carry in a back pack?

I have a trip to Togwotee planned for mid January. All my riding gear is Klim and I have bought Klim's back pack. I bought the back pack mainly for the water bladder, but what else should I carry? I will be ridding with a guide and renting a RMK 600. Thanks.

 

[BlgsRX-1mtn]

Can you give a "Flatlander" some advice on what to carry in a back pack?

I have a trip to Togwotee planned for mid January. All my riding gear is Klim and I have bought Klim's back pack. I bought the back pack mainly for the water bladder, but what else should I carry? I will be ridding with a guide and renting a RMK 600. Thanks.

Riding with a guide you should be ok but here's what I carry;

-a hand saw to cut wood , snow blocks etc.
-first aid kit from Camping Section of Wal-mart
-survival kit from Scheels Allsports
-two 20 oz bottles of purified wated
-two freeze dried meals also baught at Scheels
-two 12oz ceramic coated tin cups (used to cook and eat the freeze dried meals/ melt snow for water)
-fire starter blocks
-two space blankets in addition to the ones in the survival kit
- a 16oz propane bottle and torch with electric igniter (easier to start a fire than waterproof matches)
- stainless eating utensils from the camping section at Wal-mart.
-extra gloves, balaclavas/stocking knit hats, socks and shirts.

In addition to those
I wear a beacon and have an avalanche shovel and probe strapped to the outside of my backpack for quick access.

This is also listed here along with some tips. http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=8413

Jim

 

[ski-bum]

You won't need all this depending on what kind of riding you are doing, but here is my Survival Equipment List:

Me:
Beacon
knife
cell phne (turn off if you are in av area so it does not interfere with beacon)

Pack:
shovel,probe
snow saw (will also cut small limbs quickly, kept in sheath outside pack)
river bag throw rope easy to grab, beaners (should add some pulleys and webbing)
first aid kit (tri bndgs, gauze, tape, sciss, bndaids, disnfctn, sftypins)
2 way radio
headlamp
lighter & matches
space blankets
T.P.
batteries
parka (if I'm not wearing it)
water, moldy cheese, sports bars,jerky
dry gloves, neck gator, ski hat
(should add a candle and some foil)

Dash bag:
GPS & cig plug
headlamp
map/s
camera

Trunk:
Skinning knife
Wyoming saw
tools, zip ties
water or Gatoraid
cam straps, bungees,duct tape
handwarmers

Sled Mounted:
Shovel
probe
XC skis (if I'm way out by myself)

Planned Overnight:
small sled trailer with-
sleeping bag
thick foam pad, tarp
small Weber w/ brqts
pan/s, meals, drinks
sled cover (goes over the sled on the way out
and over me at night, usually sleep in a snow pit or cave dpnd on conditions)
small folding table and chair
firewood (throw it on the weber after cooking to keep fire out of snow)

 

[WFO]

Guys, thanks!!! Wow, that's a lot of stuff. I guess you can't be too prepared.

 

[Jonny Rocket]

You won't need all this depending on what kind of riding you are doing, but here is my Survival Equipment List:

Me:
Beacon
knife
cell phne (turn off if you are in av area so it does not interfere with beacon)

Pack:
shovel,probe
snow saw (will also cut small limbs quickly, kept in sheath outside pack)
river bag throw rope easy to grab, beaners (should add some pulleys and webbing)
first aid kit (tri bndgs, gauze, tape, sciss, bndaids, disnfctn, sftypins)
2 way radio
headlamp
lighter & matches
space blankets
T.P.
batteries
parka (if I'm not wearing it)
water, moldy cheese, sports bars,jerky
dry gloves, neck gator, ski hat
(should add a candle and some foil)

Dash bag:
GPS & cig plug
headlamp
map/s
camera

Trunk:
Skinning knife
Wyoming saw
tools, zip ties
water or Gatoraid
cam straps, bungees,duct tape
handwarmers

Sled Mounted:
Shovel
probe
XC skis (if I'm way out by myself)

Planned Overnight:
small sled trailer with-
sleeping bag
thick foam pad, tarp
small Weber w/ brqts
pan/s, meals, drinks
sled cover (goes over the sled on the way out
and over me at night, usually sleep in a snow pit or cave dpnd on conditions)
small folding table and chair
firewood (throw it on the weber after cooking to keep fire out of snow)

You forgot kitchen sink.

 

[ski-bum]

I usually just wash dishes in the air box to save weight. LOL

Actually the list varies with planned activities/destinations and these items fit easily in a small pack with room to spare.

 

[Jonny Rocket]

I was just giving you crap. That is a very nice list that i should print out when I go to the store. I could use some of those items.

J.

 

[TurboVector]

I'd recommend keeping the shovel and probe in your pack. I've dug out many people whose sleds were buried with the shovels inside, doesn't do much good in an avalanche.