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Anonymous Sun 03 May 2015 07:35:43 No.508217 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>508482 >>509996 >>511741 >>512537 >>513908

o I'm going on a hiking date, and I don't go hiking much. However, the bright side is I never talked up about how much I hiked.

Anyway, how do I fake it til I make it regarding hiking? Also in terms of what to bring.

I'm bringing water, trail mix, a first aid kit, a survival bracelet, my pocketknife if I can find it, and a lighter.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 03 May 2015 07:38:29 No.508218 Report

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A condom.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 03 May 2015 10:04:37 No.508251 Report

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I go hiking all the time in the highlands in Scotland, bring lots of layers if its cold, always a waterproof even if its not forecast to rain. As long as you have a great pair of boots, which is the most important thing, you will probably be ok.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 03 May 2015 14:36:34 No.508324 Report

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Bring lots of water.

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Anonymous Sun 03 May 2015 19:35:55 No.508482 Report

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>>508217
>survival bracelet

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 03 May 2015 19:48:08 No.508498 Report

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moron, or weak troll?

in case moron:

where are you hiking? what's the weather going to be like? what has recent weather been like (rainy or dry)? how long is the hike (hours or miles)? has she(?) ever hiked before? how hard is the hike? trail or cross country?

for a normal state park trail half day hike i just bring a small backpack with layers, water, some snacks (some sweet, some salty), tissue, and a camera (if it's someplace i've never been)

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 04 May 2015 00:53:12 No.508735 Report

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Why not just be forthcoming and say you don't really hike but show your interest. Dishonesty is not really the foot to start any relationship on, friendship or otherwise.

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Sasquatch !j33hRvXovk Mon 04 May 2015 00:57:33 No.508737 Report

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I hope she's not in better shape than you bro! How you think it would look when you are dragging ass and breathing super heavy while she hasnt even broken a sweat? Regardless of what she says, there will be a certain amount of unconscious imasculation there. My best tip would be spend 2 weeks doing daily cardio to get in some kind of shape just in case

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Anonymous Tue 05 May 2015 17:54:23 No.509820 Report

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>>508498

I'm sure she's going to get plenty of "salty" snacks, anon.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 May 2015 19:35:56 No.509931 Report

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Need information to help you bro. Where you hiking? How far you going? What sort of topography we dealing with?

Generally speaking bring what you think you need for water more, never hurts to bring a few extra bottles just in case. If it's hot out and you're hiking in the mountains you can dehydrate fast. Wear a good pair of shoes or boots. Bring extra layers. If your reasonably /fit/ you should be able to fake it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 May 2015 19:45:36 No.509942 Report

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The Ten Essentials(for a short day hike)

1) food: trail mix, dark chocolate, granola, crackers, cheese, sausage, jerky, etc(don't forget wet wipes)

2) water: a few liters in a metal bottle and plastic bottle/bladder(adjust for temp)

3) clothing: weather appropriate clothes as well as a poncho or rain jacket/pants(check the forecast the day of, and don't wear cotton)

4) shelter: an emergency bivy for two(optional, but recommended)

5) light: headlamp or flashlight(one of those $10 mini keychain led lights at the very least)

6) fire: ferro rod, matches, lighter, and tinder(a lighter should be sufficient)

7) first aid: a basic fak should be fine

8) navigation: compass and map(gps optional)

9) tools: a pocketknife or multitool should be enough

10) sun/bug protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bug spray, and long sleeve clothes if necessary

don't be stupid op, try to get most of the essentials. this should all be able to fit in a small backpack or messenger bag. also, ditch the bracelet and remember to wear a good pair of broken in shoes or boots.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 May 2015 20:34:27 No.509982 Report

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>>509942
actually, bring two plastic emergency ponchos instead of the heavy rain gear. emergency ponchos weigh an ounce each and can get bought at walgreens for a few dollars. also, bring two contractor trash bags instead of an emergency bivy.

if you're taking her /out/, then carry all her food/water so she won't bitch. if you make her carry any gear, then she might not have a good time and you won't get laid.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 05 May 2015 20:47:27 No.509996 Report

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>>508217
Bring at least two really good flashlights and extra batteries. in case you end up being /out/ after dark. even if its only a day hike. it can easily run on into dark. you dont need big heavy flashlights. modern lights like the Fenix LD20 is compact, rugged, lightweight and very powerful

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 May 2015 23:05:42 No.511739 Report

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>>509942
Way too much shit

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 May 2015 23:09:50 No.511741 Report

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>>508217
My first date with my wife was a night hike. I brought yagermeister.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 08 May 2015 23:15:02 No.511744 Report

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>>511739
Not really. Most can be dumbed down and I'd forego bivy sacks though.
Snacks,water,multitool,lighter,compass ,poncho, flashlight, jacket, first aid kit,...spray bug spray at the car. He's just overly specific is all.

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Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 00:12:32 No.511764 Report

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Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 03:36:06 No.511867 Report

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>>511739
dude, i listed food, water, clothing, a keychain flashlight, a bic lighter, a small fak, a compass, and a pocketknife. if not for the food and water, op wouldn't need a daypack because everything could be stuffed in a pocket. if you see the reply post, i recommended switching out the rain gear and emergency shelter for plastic bags. it doesn't get any more minimal, that's why they're called the 10 ESSENTIALS

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Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 04:42:45 No.511902 Report

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Not sure exactly what u mean by fake it till u make it; youre going on a walk in the woods, not trying to play survivorman. What kind of hike are doing OP? Where? As far as shit to bring >>511739 sums it up pretty much; its the 10 essentials and the list is prety universal (theres a few lists but slight differences btw them) and are ideally the types of things you should bring on any outing. That being said though; If youre just going on a couple mile hike on a established trail all you really need is some food and water; and dress appropriately for the weather.

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Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 19:54:23 No.512149 Report

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1. map and compass
2. two 1L bottles of water
3. some kind of snack(enough to share with the other person)
4. bug spray(pump)
5. sunscreen
6. flashlight
7. bandanna to wipe sweat from your face and spiderwebs from your forearms
8. extra socks
9. toilet paper
10. modest amount of first aid
modest amount of survivorman stuff(BIC lighter, matches, tinder)

this outperforms a black diamond headlamo:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rayovac-OT3AAA-B-Rayovac-Outdoor-3AAA-Indestructible-Flashlight/22086103

says it's $5.20, but is actually $1.00 in-store:
this is a backup, but hell, it's worth it just for the free batteries. Hell, it even costs less than a spare battery carrier:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rayovac-BRS9LED-BTP-Rayovac-9-LED-Flashlight/22086105

Survival handbooks are too bulky and heavy. These great stickers take the most pertinent information, or most important book pages and put it on stickers:
http://www.bestglide.com/survival_kit_stickers.html
includes:
survival priorities
how to treat severe bleeding/shock
ground to air signals
how to catch fish

Stickers fit on this tin:
http://www.bestglide.com/tin_info.html

also:
http://www.bestglide.com/compact_emergency_fishing_kit.html

also:http://www.bestglide.com/utility_razor_knife.html

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 22:02:47 No.512214 Report

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>>512149
>outperforms a black diamond headlamp

All credibility lost

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Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 22:29:02 No.512235 Report

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>>512214
Acclaimed 120 lumens.

Not sure if it lives up to that claim but 120 lumens ain't bad. Although we do live in a world where chinese light makers promise 1,000,000 lumens......

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 22:29:10 No.512236 Report

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>>512214
been waiting for someone to reply
use both lights every night

black diamond gives 160 lumens of "area" light for the first few hours on a new set of batteries, then about fifty lumens after that.

cheap rayovac "throws" well over the claimed 100 lumens no matter the strength of the batteries.

but hey what do i know. I only use both of them on a regular basis.

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Anonymous Sat 09 May 2015 22:40:44 No.512243 Report

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>>512236contd
I know rayovac is THE maker of cheap flashlights. But they really killed it on that AAA model. Nobody can really compete with them business-wise. Their products are everywhere. Anybody new HAS to build a high end $50.00+ model to try and get any notoriety. And they've been in business how much longer than everybody else? Go find a flashlight at your grandparent's house. It will likely be a rayovac.

I'm not a rayovac nut. But that flashlight works really well.

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Anonymous Sun 10 May 2015 05:47:53 No.512454 Report

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>>511764
That filename!!

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Anonymous Sun 10 May 2015 13:52:44 No.512533 Report

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>>512149
>http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rayovac-OT3AAA-B-Rayovac-Outdoor-3AAA-Indestructible-Flashlight/22086103

Not the same thing, exactly, but I gotta throw this out there, I just happened to pick up a rayovac headlamp at sports authority cause it was on clearance for 9 bucks (the one in this pic, actually) and it has honestly surprised the shit out of me. I also was black diamond/petzl guy and just grabbed it cause 9 dollar backup, and I use it more than any other headlamp I have. It's a shit ton brighter than it should be, and the batteries last a loooooong time.

TL;DR Rayovac headlamps aren't as shit as you think they are....

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Anonymous Sun 10 May 2015 14:09:37 No.512537 Report

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>>508217
take the front and make her take the back, if she is worth keeping she'll see youre slower and let you take the lead so as to set a comfortable pace for you. If shes a bitch she'll bitch you out about it. This is why I like hiking dates, no bullshit.

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Anonymous Sun 10 May 2015 17:45:25 No.512674 Report

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>>512533
yeah

that is why I posted a link for everybody, and then went on and on about it when somebody talked shit. It's like i see these $50.00-$100.00 flashlight reviews online, then I turned on this $15.00 flashlight and was really impressed.
It's not pure white light. If you are looking at something up close, it has a little bit of a green tint. It's kind of heavy. But with that much durability for that price, I would expect it to be.

black diamond headlamp light has a blue tint

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Anonymous Tue 12 May 2015 17:52:18 No.513908 Report

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>>508217
too many boyscouts always being overprepared in this thread thats for sure,

how long is your hike OP? the more you bring the more amateurish you seem.

for most day trips(im assuming 2-4 hours of hiking in moderate conditions) bring water and maybe a clif bar or some nut/raisin mix. this depends on your physical condition though, the more out of shape you are the more nutrients youll need. so if youre a fat lazy fuck eat a nice meal before you go.

wear weather appropriate shit, you dont need first aid kits lighters and flashlights for an afternoon hike for fucks sakes.

even when i go on weeklong trips i only bring a small ziplock with a few bandaids and a tube of polysporing with a few alcohol swabs.

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