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Equipment – Day Pack

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What’s in the pack I haul around when I go trout-hiking?  Most guys just put on their fly fishing jacket, pop a water in some pocket in the back, and head out.  I’m not like that – I worry about stuff and want to be prepared.

So, I took a tip from a hunting article in field and stream and assembled a small survival pack to go with me when I go “off road”.  In the Shenandoah, once you leave the trail, you are in the deep woods – anything can happen – so I am ready for it.

In addition to water and lunch, I carry the stuff on the right with me – it does not weigh much and gives me piece of mind.

From left to right, top to bottom:

Top row: Air horn, parachute cord, light stick, monocular, first aid pack, emergency poncho, tick remover

Middle row: Tissues, insect repellant, matches, magnesium fire starter, bungee cords, folding saw, water pills, folding scissors, space blanket, socks

Bottom row: Signal mirror, survival cards and spare batteries.

You never know.  On a recent trip, one of the guys I was with needed some toilet paper and matches for his mosquito repelling cigar – I was ready to help – with paper, matches and repellant.

Day packs are cheap.  The one I use came from WalMart for 10 bucks – works great.

Unless stated otherwise, this article was authored by Steve Moore

Disclaimer and Warning:  The contents of this site reflect the opinion of the author and you, the reader, must exercise care in the use and interpretation of this information.  Fishing is a dangerous sport.  You can slip and fall on rocks and sustain severe injury.  You can drown.  You can get hooks caught in your skin, face, eyes or other sensitive places.  All sorts of bad things can happen to you when to go into the woods to visit the places documented here.  Forests, streams and lakes are wild areas and any number of bad things can happen.  You must make your own judgment in terms of acceptable behavior and risk and not rely on anything posted here.  I disclaim all liability and responsibility for any actions you take as a result of reading the articles on this site.  If you do not agree with this, you should not read anything posted on this site.

Disclaimer and Warning:  The contents of this site reflect the opinion of the author and you, the reader, must exercise care in the use and interpretation of this information.  Fishing is a dangerous sport.  You can slip and fall on rocks and sustain severe injury.  You can drown.  You can get hooks caught in your skin, face, eyes or other sensitive places.  All sorts of bad things can happen to you when to go into the woods to visit the places documented here.  Forests, streams and lakes are wild areas and any number of bad things can happen.  You must make your own judgment in terms of acceptable behavior and risk and not rely on anything posted here.  I disclaim all liability and responsibility for any actions you take as a result of reading the articles on this site.  If you do not agree with this, you should not read anything posted on this site.

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