http://www.theoutdoorguys.net/ The Outdoor Guys Blog en-us Nucleus CMS v3.24 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.theoutdoorguys.net//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.theoutdoorguys.net/ http://www.theoutdoorguys.net/index.php?itemid=61 Once the water and wind started to lay out and cooperate, Mike was again able to get fishing. He swears by the Gitzit tubes, while Terry and I will use whatever is available. Ive mentioned in here before how good Terry is at this tubing game, but tell you what...so is Mike. Ive learned so much from being with these two guys and now its just a matter of getting that "feel" that develops with time. Its fun to watch charter boats swing in close to see how and why Mike and Terry are always boating fish. I can say with certainty that those two guys were out fishing the whole other boats way better then three to one.
Well, on this particular outing, Terry did get the most fish, with me doing much better then the last trip as I sort out some things, and Mike had his hands full keeping the boat right for his guests. Dont feel bad for Mike though, he still managed to out-do us with the days biggest, a female over 5 lbs. Hes something, that Mike Passarell...]]> General http://www.theoutdoorguys.net/index.php?itemid=61 Sat, 31 May 2008 10:24:14 -0500 http://www.theoutdoorguys.net/index.php?itemid=60 There are 6 bags that a backpacker should carry with them at all times. Take 6 1 gallon zip-lock bags and label them 1 through 6.

Bag 1:
Personal First Aid Kit
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Mole Skin (for blisters that might form on a hike)
Soap (biodegradable)
Band-Aids (4 small, 2 large) (or small first aid kit)
Chap Stick (with sunscreen)
Emergency Blanket (take out of package and unfold and refold) Hard to get apart if you are cold!
Tylenol or Advil (3 per day of hike)
2 Handiwipes (kitchen cleanup type)

Bag 2:
Hygiene
Toilet paper (6 paper towels or tissue travel pack)
3 Moist Towelettes (per day)

Bag 3:
Survival Essentials
Knife
Compass (Silva or GPS Unit)
Fire Starters
Matches (waterproof or waterproof container)
Whistle
Flash Light
Extra Flashlight Bulbs
Extra Flashlight Batteries
Water Purification Tablets
Parachute Cord (10 feet)

Bag 4:
Emergencies
Personal ID (name, address, phone numbers on 3X5 Card)
Emergency Phone Numbers on 3X5 Card with 4 quarters taped on
Sewing kit (2 large safety pins, large needle, 3 foot of Upholstery Thread)

Bag 5:
References
Notebook/Journal
Pencil (mechanical)

Bag 6:
Waterproof Storage

Large Garbage Bag (back pack cover) (extra one to make into a rain poncho if needed)
1 gallon Size Ziploc Bags (4)
Quart Size Ziploc Bags (4)

All of these bags will prove to be very useful on a hike. They will and can save your life in many instances! Happy Hiking!
The Outdoor Girl
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