[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, V13I10/?Ten Essentials?

[patti kulesz]

O but u forgot the most important "TION"! 

LIBATION- adult beverage that helps ease the pain of blisters, shin splints, heavy packs, etc...also used for great conversation with strangers who don't talk much!

patti

--- On Sun, 1/4/09, trail-name-here <trail-name-here at comcast.net> wrote:

From: trail-name-here <trail-name-here at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pct-l Digest, V13I10/?Ten Essentials?
To: drew_engman at verizon.net
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 8:20 AM

Hi Drew,

What to carry depends in large part on whether you can be certain in
predicting the outcome of every hike. (Ask which emergency just won't happen
to you this time?)

These are the essentials that I carry on every hike. Even the short ones. 

I created this version for my clinics at REI and other outdoor seminars.


The "TION" words - pronounced "shun" as in the clues to describe essential
gear - just in case you can't remember lists.

NAVIGATION - map, compass, (know how to use them), the route description,
GPS

NUTRITION - Food for each day plus one - (be able to return with some food)

ILLUMINATION - Headlamp w/fresh batteries

HYDRATION - Water bottles (full) plus extra, or water treatment system, or a
purifying filter

IGNITION - Matches, lighter, fire starter, or stove w/full fuel
bottle/canister

RADIATION - Sun protection hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm

LAYERATION - (OK, don't look in Webster's for this one) Base layer
(wicking), insulation layer, raingear or soft-shell outerwear 

MEDICATION - First aid kit w/ fresh supplies, instructions, and the
knowledge to use them; your own daily meds

PROTECTION - Shelter, space blanket, or sil-tarp can provide immediate sun
or rain protection for yourself or accident victims

STABILIZATION - Trekking poles to use for third leg, mono-pod, shelter pole,
cougar and bear defense, poison oak deflector, general poking and irritating
of small creatures

RECREATION - Emergency booklets, signal whistle, signal mirror, knife,
multi-tool, cord


I hope this helps.

Hasta la pasta.



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Drew Engman
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:49 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pct-l Digest, V13I10/?Ten Essentials?

RE: Message 4 "The Ten Essentials"
Amanda said she can help other with "The Ten Essentials" and Leave No Trace.
Maybe I'm getting senile, but what are the ten essentials according to the
PCT Hikers? 
Drew the Desert Man

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of pct-l-request at backcountry.net
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 3:01 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Pct-l Digest, Vol 13, Issue 10
Message: 4
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 13:36:45 -0800 (PST)
From: Amanda L Silvestri <aslive at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Training
"I agree with Matt. I always use water to train with. With my water bottle
filled backpack I am able to freely offer them a litter or two and save them
serious discomfort, or worse. This often becomes an educational opportunity
for hiking with the ten essentials and Leave No Trace."

Amanda (Shepherd)



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