On another thread, I think it was the one about the Osprey Atmos 65 backpack, I mentioned that I carried a REALLY big pack, which I do.
This got me thinking.
Everyone's got something they carry, that most folks would either happily go without, or in more extreme circumstances, they'd think you were nuts for bringing it along.
So for those of you who've done long hikes, what's that something that you just won't do without?
In no particular order, the stuff I carry that most folks seem to get by without are a really big pack; bourbon; Camels; at least 2 books all the time; and a ridiculously large spice bag for my cooking.
But I'd be curious about other folks.