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Post by WILL on Aug 8, 2012 14:27:07 GMT -7
My family is traveling by air from Florida to Seattle in November. We are checking bags. We will probably do some day hikes on famous mountains in Oregon and Washington states. Within reason, what survival type stuff would you bring for a trip like that? Pretend you're packing your bag for a week. Guns? Axe? Machete? Tent or tarp? How nuts do you go?
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Post by thywar on Aug 8, 2012 15:02:49 GMT -7
Only nuts enough to make sure you can put it all in a rental car and drive home should SHTF happen while you're on your trip. I'm assuming since you're an LEO you can pack and carry your gun? or do you have to pack it in baggage? You don't say if you're camping or hotel? So I think that would have something to do with what you're carrying on your day trip. But after seeing your stuff on your AT hike I think you'll have exactly what you need. If you can carry while there that would cover it..plus EDC stuff for you and each of your family members. Plus a small ruck for each member on your day hike.
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Post by WILL on Aug 8, 2012 15:10:17 GMT -7
Thywar, I can legally carry anywhere in America but not on the plane, so the gun(s) will be checked. We're staying in hotels and a cabin. We will be spending time in Seattle, Portland and the sorrounding countryside.
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Post by jimmyq on Aug 8, 2012 15:45:50 GMT -7
I live 2.5 hours north of Seattle. Bring a tent AND a tarp with cordage, raingear, good boots and your regular kit. I prefer wicking tee shirts and underclothing if its cold, no cotton clothing, it gets wet here and stays wet for months on end. Last year the skies opened up October 1, 2011 and we might have had 15 dry days before July 15th, 2012 rolled around. Hatchet vs machete and FWIW rangers get mighty pissed up here if you start hacking up their parks.
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Post by cowgirlup on Aug 8, 2012 15:59:00 GMT -7
Yeah, What Jimmy said. I've hiked in Olympic and around Mt St Helens. It's been a few years but there is/was not much around there. So you may want to hit the store for snacks to keep in the car. You never know when it's going to rain. Any clothes and shoes/boots that dry quickly are a plus.
If you are going to Mt Hood there are a lot of great hikes. The town of Hood River and The Dalles are nice. The waterfall route along the Columbia river is worth checking out. My favorite one is a hike through a narrow gorge to a small water fall. It is difficult and you will get wet but it is a lot of fun. I can't remember the name of it but I think it's tha last one on the west end of the route.
If you have time there are a lot of great hikes ond scenery on the coast. Head for Cannon beach. It will be worth the drive.
It seems a little drier in the Mt Hood area. At least it has been when I've been there.
If you are just doing day hikes then a basic day bag should do it. Have all the very basics covered in case you get stuck out someplace. You already know those so I'm not going to list them. Make sure the FAK has some moleskin JIC.
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