What little things are a MUST bring?

[mayhemkb]

Yes. . .but not by me. I think the specs on the page will do for calculations. It is far more compressible than the bubble wrap because of the foam. I was more concerned about durability. This stuff you can puncture and not pop.

[The Tree Frog]

This is the stuff I buy. . .it has some open cell foam in the middle rather than bubble wrap. More durable in my experience.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o04_s00

Thanks for the link!

[hodad]

CF repair tape if using a CF tarp
reflective sit pad/coozie/butt warmer/foot soaker
extra kevlar 6ft tree strap extender x 1
S2S sil bucket http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?...=0&o2=0&o3=360

[BLUEFIN 774]

Alite Monarch chair. I get really uncomfortable sitting on rocks or logs with my bony backside. This chair fixed the problem, and I can set it virtually anywhere without having to worry about the ground being unlevel. The 2 legged design is wonderful!

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I have two of these awesome chairs. Very comfy.

[The Tree Frog]

CF repair tape if using a CF tarp
reflective sit pad/coozie/butt warmer/foot soaker
extra kevlar 6ft tree strap extender x 1
S2S sil bucket http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?...=0&o2=0&o3=360

I saw Kevlar straps on Dutch's site. What's the deal with Kevlar?

[alpinepest]

Knife, saw, hatchet, and ferro rod.
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[WalksIn2Trees]

I always have a 2'x2' piece of the light foam type reflectix with me. It folds up nice and insulates my water bladder in the internal pocket. Great sitting pad, ground cloth, nice for plopping down on for a rest to take in scenery on the trail. I can use it to insulate freezer bag cooking. I haven't had to but it could also be used as a supplement for unexpected cold weather. I am shocked at how much I actually use it.

I have reflectix full length x36" wide... Removed the original padding in my pack, and replaced it with that, folded up to match the size of my pack.

FYI so people don't get confused:
Reflectix is a brand name, and is NOT foam in any way whatsoever. It looks like metallic bubble wrap and comes in several size rolls from your local building supply store. I'd hate for people to wander around looking for a foam product

It will condensate, but, I've found that it still keeps me warm. I haven't needed it since I got my 0° quilts though.

[WalksIn2Trees]

I saw Kevlar straps on Dutch's site. What's the deal with Kevlar?

My next upgrade!

[WalksIn2Trees]

I have reflectix full length x36" wide... Removed the original padding in my pack, and replaced it with that, folded up to match the size of my pack.

FYI so people don't get confused:
Reflectix is a brand name, and is NOT foam in any way whatsoever. It looks like metallic bubble wrap and comes in several size rolls from your local building supply store. I'd hate for people to wander around looking for a foam product

It will condensate, but, I've found that it still keeps me warm. I haven't needed it since I got my 0° quilts though.

Oh ... just saw the the follow-ups... Disregard

[irondog]

...I always make sure I have twice the coffee I need. It never ceases to amaze me hot a hot cup of coffee can make a bad situation that much more tolerable. Whether it's equipment failure, getting lost or bad weather - if I can sit with a hot cup of coffee, I can typically work through the situation and get a positive outcome.

Written As, Like and By a man who knows! Coffee does all that, and SO much more!
Let's don't neglect that coffee also: Invigorates fatigued or wounded companions; dispels hunger; sharpens wit & humor; narrows language & culture gaps;
enriches those silent, would-be-awkward moments between newlymet strangers; makes friends of locals in all the lands of the world; makes for some high-value trading in many of the world's remotest locales;
amplifies the fighting spirit (when such is necessary), and brightens the friendly spirit (which is always necessary);
and at the end of all miseries, it enhances that optimistic "fuff it" attitude when every right thing goes right to the Devil and no right-thinking man would trouble with that much trouble.

I always pack +2pounds of Maxwell House instant for my international travels; it never fails to deliver well beyond its promise & it hits well above its weight.
I'll pack 5-to-6 ounces per 10days, domestic adventures.
Another curious little "must-have" (and this is true) & permanent resident in my ridgeline organizer is a sachet of my grillfriend's homegrown lavender blossoms. She made me one several years ago, before an especially hard trip.
I liked it, and now I get a fresh replacement every year.
Say what you will. I'm ready. All I got to say is: "My hammock smells prettier than yours!"