Question for tomorrow....Today

Ok,

We all carry the basics, food, shelter, water and purification, sleeping bag and pack. I am curious what other people carry for critter comfort. I myself like to read in the evenings so I carry a book, and light chair on very short hikes or a piece of blue foam pad for a seat. I also like a cigar around campfires (standing rule cigars around campfires only).

I always carry a book with me, and generally my iPhone for some tunes.

A nice but heavy pair of fuzzy fleace slippers.. just ask Colt. An man they are WARMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

They are nice slippers. I would LOVE to find a light weight alternative to them.

Yeah well as warm as they are I will put up with them

Sit pad and my iPod Shuffle for me. I usually bring something to read too. Sorry TM no slippers here .

I cant expect everyone to get the same enjoyment as me from a pair of slippers... Just after 15 miles they do feel OMG good to the feet though. I also wash my feet everyday no matter how cold the water is... right Rodger hahahaha

I second the cigar, but now I am liking my pipe. My neighbor boy always carries a pack of cards and we sit around the fire and play. Hillbilly, come hike with me at Devil's Den and I will be sure to bring some Padron Anniversarios or Ashton VSG's, just don't tell my wife

Well I guess it would be a sit pad for me. Some times a book. Also my Tvea's.

OH

I too carry a book (priceless on those sleepless nights).

I'm glad that in my hammock I do not have sleepless nights I also carry either a small Bible or I put different Bible books on my mp3 player. When I solo a trail that I have been on a lot, I usually listen to the Bible the whole time. If I am with a bunch of guys that haven't been backpacking much, I sometimes take some extra good food for them, like Spaghetti or bacon and eggs. I use the new pre-cooked bacon, and pack the eggs VERY carefully after hard boiling them. For the Spaghetti, I use a canned sauce, and after rinsing it out really good, I pack the can out of course.

Yeah, I know what you mean about the sleepless nights Dwight. I have no prob. droping off. In fact, if I were to try to read while on the trail I wouldn't get past the first sentence. I will tell all you guys, Preacha does eat good on the trail but not near as well as me when I am on the Buffalo right Preacha. lol

Right . Something that Amanda found for the kids is easymac. She microwaves it for them, but I am sure that you can cook it using boiling water. My kids love it, and it is really thick and cheesy. Might do the trick for all you macaroni and cheese lovers.

Well I have thought alot about this. With my limited amount of time on the trail the main thing that I have come up with is a comfortable place to sit. These seem to be non-existant on the trail.

Ed,

How about one of these for comfort on the trail, Sling Light chair

Nice but two steep for my budget.

OH

Dwight,

I have used Easy Mac for years! Just add hot water and place in a pot cozy and in no time flat you have a chezzy meal!

OH

You know, i can make you a hammock cheap! They are really comfortable and can be used as a camp chair.