geekmojo
Light Pack for parks and short hikes
Not ultalight by any means. I'm too much of a comfort hound, but this is about what a long weekend pack would look like for me. This pack is assuming that I'll be in or near water the entire time. I'll try to tag it up explaining what each piece is. What's not pictured here is that my Leatherman Skeletool and my Garmin GPS and/or a map. I also typically have a copy of A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness Medicine stashed somewhere in my bags. Some of this gear is in my pockets, strapped to my belt or in a hiking vest. The idea is that if I lose my backpack, I'll still be ok with what's on my person. I've learned the hard way not to walk away from camp, no matter how short a distance, without having enough on you to spend the night away from camp in an emergency. You may never need it, but that one time you do, you'll be sad if you don't have it.
Light Pack for parks and short hikes
Not ultalight by any means. I'm too much of a comfort hound, but this is about what a long weekend pack would look like for me. This pack is assuming that I'll be in or near water the entire time. I'll try to tag it up explaining what each piece is. What's not pictured here is that my Leatherman Skeletool and my Garmin GPS and/or a map. I also typically have a copy of A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness Medicine stashed somewhere in my bags. Some of this gear is in my pockets, strapped to my belt or in a hiking vest. The idea is that if I lose my backpack, I'll still be ok with what's on my person. I've learned the hard way not to walk away from camp, no matter how short a distance, without having enough on you to spend the night away from camp in an emergency. You may never need it, but that one time you do, you'll be sad if you don't have it.