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Get a quality headlamp (like a Trunite TH10) instead of the one you have picked. Don't forget extra batteries and dont store them in the headlamp. I have had those energizer ones and while not bad for around the house or shop they arent very durable and I would want something a bit tougher for out doors. But this is more of just my opinion, the energizer one work an emergency.


You have three different firestarter kits. Stick with a ferror rod like this one and some cotton balls. Then toss in a 5 pack of bic lighters. Dont need to be more complicated then that.


I would pair the wool blanket with a survival blanket. Or even just carry a good sleeping bag. Just depends how cold it gets at night in the areas you travel.


Skip the Titan bracelet and cord and just buy some paracord at a fraction of the cost.



skip the campsnail, most that stuff is will be junk quality and redundant.


Tent stakes but you have a hammock?


Skip the tactical pen and get a couple pencils. Wont dry up and you can sharpen with your knife.


Those food ration packs taste like garbage. They will work but you could pack granola bars, jerky, nuts, rice, etc. Better for morale.


Skip the life straw/filter bottle and get a sawyer water filter. Fraction of the cost and is highly recommended by everyone who uses them including myself. Also get Stainless steel water bottle locally for a couple bucks. Allows you to boil water if you need to.


Get an Genuine Ames Entrenching Tool. from ebay. Anything but the Ames brand are flimsy junk.


I would go with a Fiskars x7 hatchet instead of one you have picked out.


I would suggest a couple tarps as well. 8x10 is a good size. Just get a couple cheap one from the hardware store. They dont need to be fancy.




After all my recommendations my best advice is to go out and practice. None of this stuff will do you any good if you dont know how to use it. There are many good youtube channels to watch as well. Go out on a nice day and practice fire making, water filtering, preparing food. Then spend the night. Next go out on a colder day, maybe a rainy day.

If your uncle's a drinker, try a set of pint glasses or a couple of shot glasses.

If he's not much of a drinker (or already has the stuff!) you could go with a blanket or possibly a flag.

You said that you didn't want to do clothes, but if hats are ok, there are a ton of hats at the [Blues Online Store.] (http://www.shop.nhl.com) I personally like the knit caps (especially retro ones like this) but if you're including hats in the clothes group, disregard this section.

There's tons of Blues stuff on Amazon or the NHL Shop, so you'll have to shop around a bit, but hopefully this input from a fan helps!

Things I would consider mandatory equipment on the bike: everything you need to change a tire (don't forget cotter pins), spare tubes (they're really hard to find, as it turns out, when you're on the road, and not everything can be patched) and a small patch kit, and a bottle of oil. Check your oil every time you gas up, and your tire pressure every morning. Fortunately the tire change kit can largely be divvied up between all of you.

Research the climates and weather of the places you're riding through. This, for me, was absolutely, entirely crucial. You don't want to be riding for hours while shivering, hugging the tank as close as possible to keep warm. And the "hand on the headers" trick is tough to do on KLRs (at least, I think it is) because the engine is so buried.

I'll echo those that have said "less is more" when it comes to equipment. Focus on things with multiple uses: for example, an all-stainless water bottle that you can heat directly on a fire. Packing up the campsite can take a decent amount of time (though I guess it's better if you're not going solo; more hands to spread the work around) so I got pretty good at the little tricks (ex: you can put water directly in the oatmeal packet and then the only thing you have to clean is a spoon). You'd be amazed how important food and water strategy can be.

The seat is uncomfortable (your ass will hate you). Your back might not be too happy either, especially if you're riding with a backpack.

Don't forget a knife. Tarps are awesome -- I had great weather and ended up sleeping under the stars in a blanket/tarp burrito more nights than not. For that purpose I specifically recommend something like this, which is a ruggedized emergency blanket type dealio with one side reflective and one side olive. Again, knowing weather patterns ahead of time is crucial for stuff like this.

Ooooh FUN! Thanks for the contest you two!

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Trailed off in the last thread, but for real - SO says we can get a blanket or throw this year, and if y'all got a recommendation on one I'd love to hear it! I'm so excited about this!!

If not I'm going on design. Right now I like this one.

e: hiccup, I've been drinking. Will be sleeping on the choice, but y'all have never steered me wrong!

• Sawyer Mini Water Filter
  
  
• Ferrocerium Rod
  
  
• Morakniv Companion
  
  
• Cotton Bandanna
  
  
• Reusable Mylar Blanket
  
  
• SAK Classic
  
  
• AMK Trauma Pack
  
  
• Signal Mirror
  
  
• Compass
  
  These are just suggestions, I'm sure there are cheaper or better quality alternatives to these, but it's a good start.
  
  Also, you're a cool brother.

When my boyfriend got me interested in hockey, he told me I could like any team but the Boston Bruins or the Toronto Maple Leafs.

I want him to sleep in a bed of pain and sorrow.

Edit: Oh my gosh I got so excited about joining this subreddit like five minutes ago that I forgot my manners. I'm such a blonde, I swear. But congratulations! :)

Lions fans, who wants to do a gear bet? I would like one of these, and if the Lions win I will get you something close to the cost of that.

How about a soft Patriots blanket, like this: http://www.amazon.com/England-Patriots-Blanket-50X60-Inch-Strobe/dp/B005F7KQXO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449591403&sr=8-3&keywords=Patriots+blanket

My whole family loves blankets -- we sit in/under blankets all year round on our couch. As a college student he probably doesn't have tons of blankets, and he could keep it on his bed or on his couch or even in his closet if he didn't want to display it.

Congrats! My first Xmas gift to my daughter (born last October):

http://www.amazon.com/England-Patriots-Mickey-Mouse-Hugger/dp/B008BI1QA6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426171726&sr=8-3&keywords=patriots+mickey

Pro tip: Don't stand up and yell with excitement, even when it's the single biggest play in SB history. It will scare him/her and make him/her cry.

even the cheap ones can do a better job than no blanket at all and just leaving the patient lying on the ground uncovered. also handy if it's raining. i don't know many bikers carrying umbrellas around on their bikes.

these survival blankets are awesome but take up more space.

OP is talking about a stopgap measure for his bike, and space is at a premium. while those blankets might be a gimmick in the eyes of campers and sportsmen, in this particular situation it's way way better than nothing at all. that's all I'm saying.

http://www.amazon.com/NCAA-Florida-Gators-Dream-Pillow/dp/B0094P39UU

I have one and it's great

Wow! I have one and it’s a Missouri tigers one lol

I find a lot of value in covering my tent with these (shiny side out) to reflect the sun and heat. I usually sleep during the hottest part of the day so this helps immensely, even in the (mostly) shady shambhalodging bassics tents. Bring string and tape to affix them.

Grabber - The Original Space Brand All Weather Blanket - Blue (5' x 7') https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CQUA3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lozGDbZBENHBK

You said emphasis on cool.

Alright then...

[50x60 Seattle Seahawks Fleece Blanket] (http://www.amazon.com/Seattle-Seahawks-50x60-Fleece-Blanket/dp/B00CF5TC0M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420065695&sr=8-1&keywords=Seahawks)

Who knows where to buy one of these online??? No luck on searching around so far. must have!

EDIT: NFL Dallas Cowboys 60-Inch-by-80-Inch Plush Rachel Blanket, Sky Helmet Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088ANJ2K/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_WxVlub0PM3STV

You are a humble, humble human.

My father and I have both had a hard year. About 7 months ago, my mother, his wife of 35 years passed away suddenly. He sold his childhood home that they raised me in as he couldn't bare to be there knowing his only love died in the house, and I couldn't stand to live there anymore on account of the pain.

He feels immense guilt, as she died alone while he was in the hospital recovering from spinal fusion surgery.

We have tried very hard to move on with our lives, and in that journey he has found himself a small new house in which he is trying to build a home.

I am a single entry level daughter who lives alone and my funds are very limited. I really wanted to get him something for the house, but I can't afford it, but he needs to feel appreciated. Anyway, see below, I think this would make his home feel more like home:

gift

Sure, but you'll have to buy it yourself:

Blanket

Pillow pet

just fyi I don't think his was hooded

http://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Outdoors-Original-Weather-Blanket/dp/B002CQUA28

These might be fun to distract her with now then let her play with them when a little older.

Can also never outgrow a blanket

I used a reflective survival tarp under my sleeping bag while hammock camping and ended up soaking wet. I was warm the whole night, but that tarp didn't allow any evaporation.

My wife and I are expecting our first (a boy) in October, and I put this on the baby shower registry:

The Northwest Company Officially Licensed NBA New York Knicks Half Court Woven Jacquard Baby Throw Blanket, 36" x 46", Multi Color https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBE84EM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NWjvDbJPQSZGP

This is going to my sister

This one?

here's the tarp I used. The Grabber "All weather blanket".

If you choose to use this method of reflective tarp + fire here are a few tips I learned the hard way.

• Make sure the low ends of your tarp are flat on the ground, maybe even covered in dirt or snow. I had a little clearance between the ground and tarp bottom in my setup and the little bit of breeze that got through was enough to make me have to keep turning over to avoid cold spots.
  
• Once you're set up and get your fire going adjust the angle of the tarp so that you get the maximum reflection from it before going to sleep.
  
• Having the tarp hang flat (actually bowed in a little due to weight) didn't work too well for me, I had to use some sticks to add another angle to it. Experimenting with the physics of reflection at 2:30AM was not the highlight of that trip.
  
• You have to be laying down in the position you'll be sleeping in for this one; you can approximate how much of the heat will be reflected onto you by seeing how much light is being reflected from the fire off the tarp. Lay down under it and move the tarp around until you can visually see more light being reflected.
  
• Properly formed, some duct tape in the middle of the non-reflective side of the tarp can make a useful anchoring point for a guy-line so you can pull the belly of the tarp out using cordage instead of pushing a stick against the inside.
  
  Edit: An alternate configuration I use if I expect rain is stringing the tarp diagonally. This gives you an 8.6ft ridge vs 7ft ridge. Anchor one corner and then elevate the diagonally opposite corner. Anchor the remaining two corners according to how tight you want to make your shelter. The remaining corners placement won't be symmetrical, because the tarp is rectangular instead of square, so try to have the more 'open' side towards your fire. This setup gives you just enough room to sleep and a place to put a medium pack + boots out of the rain.
  
  If you get to play with a tarp before I do please take some pictures and share.
  Cheers!

> Cold protection (since I live in Canada): • XL MYLATECH Survival Reusable Emergency Thermal Blankets (unfortunately not available through Amazon Canada)

These little space blankets are noisy and flimsy, even the so-called 'reusable' ones. I keep a few of these Titan blankets for single-use or to give out, but I would not depend on them as my primary means of cold protection in a BoB. My preference is a more durable tarp-style mylar blanket e.g. these blankets from Grabber or SOL - much more versatile and reliable.

> Heat protection: • S.O.L. Survive Outdoors Longer 90 Percent Heat Reflective Survival Blanket

This is just another version of a space blanket. You could use this as both cold and heat protection. Just have the reflective side in for cold and out for heat. It's lighter than a tarp-style mylar blanket but not as durable. Depends on whether you're trying to minimize weight or collect items that will stand the test of time. Grabber blankets have stood up to decades of abuse in the field so I decided the weight was worth it.