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loves2spooge
I want to go a wanderin' through the wilderness. Just a big ol' backpack full of supplies and provisions and a pocket full of dreams.

I live in las vegas, and was thinking about doing this during winter break, in the sierra desert north of here. Unfortunately, this is one of the most unforgiving sparse deserts in the world.

FIRST: Any good spots around the vegas area to go meandering? (35.665647, -114.682020 looks promising...)

Second: a good yolk to carry a BUTTLOAD of stuff.

third: Is there any kind of "Insurance Policy" against not dying out there? Like a GPS emergency beacon?
>> loves2spooge
bump. Ive got the wanderlust in me!
>> loves2spooge
damn you all..
>> Anonymous
Pro-tip: If you want to lighten your load, don't bother bringing water. It can easily be found anywhere in the desert by simply digging near the base of a mountain or tall hill. I've personally tried this in the Mojave.
>> Anonymous
You will not see anything interesting.

You will not be able to carry enough gear to survive.

You will die cold and alone in the wilderness.
>> Anonymous
>>77776
>Pro-tip: If you want to lighten your load, don't bother bringing water. It can easily be found anywhere in the desert by simply digging near the base of a mountain or tall hill. I've personally tried this in the Mojave.

Or by draining it from a cactus, or drinking the blood of most lizards.

Sounds gross, but seriously works.
>> Anonymous
>>77777
nice GET
>> Anonymous
>>77777
I lol'd.
>> Anonymous
>>77749
>>77757
Fuck. Do you really need to bump your thread twice over the course of 45 minutes on fucking /trv/? Goddamn.
>> Anonymous
>>77777

MODS STICKY THIS
>> loves2spooge
>>77789
sorry, i'm used to /co/.

>>77778
>>77776
but really?
Dont bring water? I was going to bring one of those little utili-shovels. I still think I would bring just a liter or so of water, just in case.
>> Anonymous
You obviously have not planned this out very well. If you are seriously thinking about going backpacking you will need to do some google searches to get BASIC info.

http://www.whiteblaze.net/ is pretty nice for just general knowledge.

First off, I would HIGHLY suggest you try and hike on a designated trail. Im sure if you asked the Nevada Forest Service or w/e you guys have, you could find some decent trails. Unless you have lots of experience, backcountry backpacking will be far beyond your skills.
Some VERY basic things that you will need to have.
Skill with a map and compass, a detailed plan of where you are going to leave behind, a decent sized backpack, a GOOD sleeping bag (dont think you can skimp on this, its the most important piece of equipment), and the another great thing to have is a buddy, it could save your life.

I would recommend you go to a local outfitter's as soon as possible and talk to them AT LENGTH about everything they know. Then you can decide if you really want to be going on a trip. Then once you get equipment, go for a couple weekend overnighters and decide if your equipment is any good. THEN AND ONLY THEN are you ready to do something
>> Anonymous
>>77777
I nominate this as the official /trv/ motto. All in favor?
>> Anonymous
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>>77777
Fukkan saved.
>> Anonymous
>>77893
No.
>> Anonymous
>>77901
But now that a sagefag is against it, I really want it.
>> Anonymous
>>77777
GET

Make sure u wear bright clothes. It'll make it easier to find your dead body.
>> Anonymous
PREPLANNING
- Tell a friend or two as detailed route as possible, and a deadline after which they immediately send for help.
- Plan the route, or plan a specific area where you'll stay. Also deside on a beacon point where you'll try to head to if things go bad, and make sure your backup knows where it is.
- Test your equipment well, and make sure you know how to work them and if necessary fix them (you wouldn't believe how many trackers I've seen who bought a tent the day before their trip and can't set it up)

ESSENTIAL SHIT TO CARRY
- Water bottle (you can find water but if you have nothing to store it in you're fucked)
- Sleeping bag
- Flint, matches, lighter (I recommend good flint because no matter what it won't run out)
- Knife
- Good clothing (water and wind-resistant, dries quickly, sturdy, warm)
- Bag to store everything

OTHER USEFUL STUFF
- Cellphone if you're not for certain going out of range)
- Compass
- Watch
- First aid kit (including plasters, disinfectant, maybe insect repellant and water purification pills/drops and those tinfoil safety plankets, anti-venom if you think there'll be snakes or scorpions or shitload of bees).
- Flashlight or strong ledlight for emergencies
- Nourishment (power bars, dehydrated food, dried fruits, nuts etc.)