Your one luxury item?

[Another Kevin]

Condoms
(Hey!! I can always hope)

They work for carrying water, and for keeping small items like watches or phones dry.

[Odd Man Out]

I carried one of these for my first night out last year:
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But then my knees hurt a lot so this year I gave up on luxury items. But I still like to take nice pictures, so I still take my camera.
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It's nothing special but much better than a cell phone camera. The cell phone stays buried in the bottom of the pack and used only for emergencies.

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[Heliotrope]

I carried one of these for my first night out last year:
beer.jpg
But then my knees hurt a lot so this year I gave up on luxury items. But I still like to take nice pictures, so I still take my camera.
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It's nothing special but much better than a cell phone camera. The cell phone stays buried in the bottom of the pack and used only for emergencies.

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Nice photo. Is that on Lake Superior?


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[Tea In The Trees]

Soft "home" pajamas... they weigh 1.2 lbs.... but I dont care, they are so cozy and comfy. -Nate

[Neemor]

I carried 4lbs of camera gear on my Thruhike. But I probably wouldnt have had so much fun without it.

Also, on weekend or 4 day hikes I carry a ukulele.

But i tarp and do other ultralight nonsense, so my pack weight with those two & food/water is still around 22-23 pounds.

[Venchka]

Hasselblad SWC, plus tripod.
No worries, I made up the weight elsewhere.

I'm not crazy after all. I want to take my 501/80mm Planar backpacking.

Wayne


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[Odd Man Out]

Nice photo. Is that on Lake Superior?

Yes. That is Spray Falls at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in MI Upper Peninsula. I hiked the Lakeshore trail the full length of the park (part of the NCT) 40 miles from east to west in 4 days. Great trip

[twilight]

I would have to say my luxury item(s) would be my air mattress and blow up pillow. Changes a night on the trail to like a night at a Hilton for me. (Well maybe, more like not really, but I sure do sleep good.��)

Twilight

[rocketsocks]

I would have to say my luxury item(s) would be my air mattress and blow up pillow. Changes a night on the trail to like a night at a Hilton for me. (Well maybe, more like not really, but I sure do sleep good.��)

Twilight

One hikers luxury is another hikers necessity...got have my blow.

[rocketsocks]

that's blow-up gotta have my blow-up.

[CoolBobby]

Maybe a flask of good bourbon to put in hot tea.

If it its one of those trips with a bunch of people that will be sitting around a fire hanging out I will bring my REI Flex Lite chair 1.b-10oz.

I really like the idea of that thermal camera! What brand / model is that and how much will that set a brother back$?

This was purchased in another life, when I had a very real need for it and it was used daily. It was also purchased as part of a "professional gear package" Now it has been re-purposed for my hiking trips... With that said, it is a Inisght (L-3) MTM-IR with IR laser for target designation. Here is a link to look at the specs (and to see the cost GASP!)

This is just the first site that popped up when googled. I am sure you can probably find it cheaper if you looked.

http://www.cobratactical.com/L-3-Ins...ed_p_7661.html

[mak1277]

Small plastic bottle of Jim Beam (12oz. when full)
Typically will take a real paperback book

[shakey_snake]

a real coffee mug.

[Sarcasm the elf]

This was purchased in another life, when I had a very real need for it and it was used daily. It was also purchased as part of a "professional gear package" Now it has been re-purposed for my hiking trips... With that said, it is a Inisght (L-3) MTM-IR with IR laser for target designation. Here is a link to look at the specs (and to see the cost GASP!)

This is just the first site that popped up when googled. I am sure you can probably find it cheaper if you looked.

http://www.cobratactical.com/L-3-Ins...ed_p_7661.html

And here I was thinking that it was gonna be expensive

[BirdBrain]

that's blow-up gotta have my blow-up.

I think blow would have been more palatable with this crowd.

[CoolBobby]

And here I was thinking that it was gonna be expensive

Yeah. I think that is a newer model. Mine is a few years old and a version or two earlier. But probably something I should leave at home, it's just too cool... :-)

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[tauwillow]

I always take my Thermarest down pillow (5.6 oz) & my Alite Monarch chair (1lb). My trips just aren't comfortable without them.

[snorz]

Nalgene filled with Crown Royale,for medicinal purposes only!

[JumpMaster Blaster]

...

And every gear list that I share with others lists: "None of your business - 2.0 lb"

I laugh every time I see AK say that. Sometimes the weight of my "none of your business" varies. Diversity is key.

But seriously, I carry an old smartphone to use as my GPS. I keep track of all my hikes, distance, time, calories burned, etc. I use my new phone for emergencies, "come get me" phone calls, and for taking pictures/video. I recently purchased an Anker 20000 mAh charger to keep them full.

I always have a small 3x5 notepad and pen so I can update my blog. I always carry either a folding map of the area or a photocopied map section of the area.

But my one huge comfort I've been bringing lately is a book. I love falling asleep reading a book.

[Rolls Kanardly]

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Cheesecake, you crack me up. I want to hike with you. Rolls