Hiking vs. Hangs

**Walking Bear** · 10-25-2010, 20:20

At the Ozark hang last spring I had a ten foot pop up shelter in the truck. At the first hint of heavy rain shower, I went and got it and set it up near the fire. Everyone pulled in the bag chairs and the conservation continued.

**Trooper** · 10-25-2010, 20:45

They are two different animals, but for me I prefer backcountry camping. This usually means that I am forced to hike for a few miles to a backcountry campsite where I'll stay a night or two. So, what I pack is the same for hiking or camping because I have to hike to camp.

The "heavy" luxury items that hikers would chastise me for carrying? A WBBB, Crowsnest, Black Diamond Orbit lantern, Bahco/Kershaw folding saw, a Snow Peak 700 to drink from and a Snow Peak 900 to eat from (I don't like eating from a bag), extra clothing to layer, and a Danish Larsen pipe with some Latakia tobacco.

**Knotty** · 10-25-2010, 22:49

Extra everything. That's what I bring for car camping.

**AstrayKat** · 10-25-2010, 23:37

I haven't been to a hang yet, but I've found myself planning what I would pack for one... it's a very different list than what I've ever used for hiking. A lot of the extra stuff is enough food to cook at least one dinner and one breakfast (including a half slab of country bacon, which lasts 10 days without refrigeration... and weighs 4-5 lbs.) for the entire gang... but then I like to cook--especially for other people. Unfortunately, my favorite cookware is cast iron (though I don't normally use it on trail) and that made it onto my list as well.
... Darn my love of cooking for people!

--Kat

**keys?** · 10-26-2010, 00:34

Send Fin a PM, I'm sure he will have a few ideas for you

Hope you have a great time, I really wanted to attend that hang...stupid responsibilities

**SkyPainter** · 11-18-2010, 15:29

Bring it all for car camping. Have a whole Cabelas or LL Bean in the trunk. Folks will verify that I did just that at the last VT/NE hang. 100lb pack, extra bag.

For hiking, minimalist. Survival gear only. Light is right. Think the three "W's" of layering: Wicking, Warmth, Weather.

Wicking:: A base layer to move your sweat away from your body so you don't chill, or end-up with hypothermia.

Warmth:: Light, wool or fleece layers to pickup the moisture, and provide air traps for your body heat to keep you temperate.

Weather:: Liughtweight outerwear or shell that is water proof, yet breathable.

Cooking gear: stove, cup, maybe even a pan.

Food: Lightweight, repackaged, dehydrated

Tools: good knives.

Water:: Purification system (First Need XL)

Shelter:: Hammock and Tarp, of course!

A lot of this crosses over ... just for the hiking it gets pared way down.

**mountain_man_mike** · 11-18-2010, 15:43

When car camping I usually leave behind the bear canister and bring the dutch ovens (at least 2), maybe a camp stove, a real pillow, 2 camp chairs (somebody always forgets theirs), a book, more clothes and fresh food.

ps- I posted the word document below in the "what's your favorite backcountry meal" thread. Any comments about it would be appreciated.