{"id":285,"date":"2022-09-25T06:32:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T06:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=285"},"modified":"2022-09-25T06:32:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T06:32:11","slug":"5-essentials-for-your-pack-that-wont-weigh-you-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=285","title":{"rendered":"5 Essentials for Your Pack That Won\u2019t Weigh You Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re putting together a pack for a backcountry hunt, a tough hike, or even just maintaining a bug-out bag, here are a few essentials that deliver high value without adding too much weight.<\/p>\n<h2>Adventure Medical Universal Purifier Water Bottle Adapter<\/h2>\n<p>Whether your travels put you in the boonies for a day or a week, having a redundant system for creating clean drinking water is a must. Years ago, on my first trip to the Frank Church Wilderness, our guide forbade the use of bladder-style water systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"390\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Adventure Medical Rapid Pure Bottle Adapter\" class=\"wp-image-82100 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?w=390&amp;ssl=1 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?resize=150%2C222&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?resize=390%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"390\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?resize=390%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Adventure Medical Rapid Pure Bottle Adapter\" class=\"wp-image-82100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?w=390&amp;ssl=1 390w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-RapidPure.jpg?resize=150%2C222&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Adventure Medical\u2019s Rapid Pure Bottle Adapter goes right onto a variety of wide-mouthed bottles to deliver safe, clean drinking water from even the most questionable sources. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis is brutal country and the last thing I want is to have you go over backward onto your pack and pop that bladder, soaking your pack, everything in it, and you as well. I\u2019ve seen it happen and it sucks. In the cold, it can be deadly. Nothing beats a Nalgene out here \u2013 they don\u2019t weigh much, you can run them over with a truck and it\u2019s as simple as can be,\u201d outfitter Brooks Murphy explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Since that day, my collection of wide-mouth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/adventure-medical-universal-purifier-water-bottle-adapter\/FC-854777005795.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nalgene bottles<\/a> has continued to grow. Some show the wear and tear of having been frozen, thawed, and refrozen repeatedly \u2014 never has one failed me.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ca_ak_rebate_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Adding the Adventure Medical purifier lid to a Nalgene means you can scoop your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/survival-gear\/water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water<\/a> from any source, slap the filter lid on, and you\u2019re good to go. With a life cycle of 25 gallons to filter viruses and 200 gallons to filter bacteria, cyst, protozoa, and giardia, that means you can fill and drink your 32-ounce Nalgene 100 times before swapping the filter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another feather in its cap, this system is much more freeze-resistant than other styles of purification, allowing it to go through a freeze\/thaw cycle and still be effective.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"569\" height=\"564\" alt=\"two-stage Aquamira water purification system\" class=\"wp-image-82101 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?w=569&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=150%2C149&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=569%2C564&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"569\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=569%2C564&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"two-stage Aquamira water purification system\" class=\"wp-image-82101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?w=569&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=150%2C149&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-Aquamira.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Adding negligible weight to a pack, the two-stage Aquamira water purification system is an ideal backup for creating drinking water. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Having only one way to purify water isn\u2019t a great idea, so consider adding another method to your pack. One of my favorites is the Aquamira system which can purify 30 gallons of tepid, muddy water, has an incredibly long shelf life, and only adds a few ounces to your kit.<\/p>\n<h2>Atwood Micro Cord<\/h2>\n<p>Though many folks feel that the end-all, be-all cordage is 550 Paracord, my pack is never without a small spool of this lighter, albeit weaker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/survival-gear\/ropes-cords-and-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rope<\/a>. With a tensile strength of 100 pounds, it may not have the strength or ultimate versatility of proper paracord, but it can accomplish a surprising variety of lashing and securing tasks. Whether you need to repair part of a pack, create a guy wire for a tent, or suspend a food bag in bear country, this versatile rope is more than capable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"orange, yellow, and black braided Micro Cord spool\" class=\"wp-image-82102 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"orange, yellow, and black braided Micro Cord spool\" class=\"wp-image-82102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Atwood-Micro-Cord.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Micro Cord may not have the ultimate versatility of 550 paracord, but it delivers an incredible amount of utility while adding nearly no weight to a pack. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>What it gives up in strength, it delivers in unobtrusiveness. At less than one-fourth the weight of the same length of 550 cord, 125 feet will only add two ounces to your load and far less bulk than the same length of a heavier rope.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Streamlight Microstream<\/h2>\n<p>There are few things more frustrating than finding yourself in the pitch black without a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">light<\/a>. You can have all the gear to get you through a situation, but if you can\u2019t function once the sun drops behind the hill, your trip will become infinitely more difficult.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"red Streamlight Microstream flashlight\" class=\"wp-image-82103 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"red Streamlight Microstream flashlight\" class=\"wp-image-82103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-Microstream.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Small but mighty, the Microstream flashlight can take the place of a headlamp while being smaller and lighter to boot. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Headlamps are great when in use, but it seems that they require and chew through a surprising number of batteries, have an inconvenient tendency to get turned on in a pack, and \u2014 in my experience \u2014 are generally less reliable than anticipated. If I had to choose one light to stick in a bag and know it will be there and ready when I reach for it, my choice is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/streamlight\/parts-and-accessories\/lights\/handheld\/?srule=relevance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streamlight Microstream<\/a> in AAA form.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At just 1.1 ounces and with a simple push-button endcap, the Microstream has no frills. The only notable feature is its two-way clip, which can secure it in place on a pocket or slide backward over the brim of a hat to serve as a hands-free headlamp.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not as bright as many headlamps, delivering just 45 lumens. It doesn\u2019t have a selection of modes or a red-light option. However, it shines in a combination-style beam pattern with a center spotlight and a weaker flood to the edges.<\/p>\n<p>Features are nice. However, when it comes down to it, I\u2019d rather know my tried-and-true Microstream will be there in a pinch and won\u2019t let me down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Boot\/Foot Kit<\/h2>\n<p>Years of backcountry hunting have taught me the importance of taking care of my feet. First and foremost is having a quality set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/clothing\/boots-and-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boots<\/a> that fit your foot properly and are broken in. Even then, you can have issues pop up that make every step painful. Here\u2019s the bare minimum I keep on hand in my boot\/foot kit:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Adventure Medical Moleskin kits\" class=\"wp-image-82105 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Adventure Medical Moleskin kits\" class=\"wp-image-82105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/6-Moleskin.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Moleskin is worth its weight in gold the moment a hot spot begins to form.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Moisture and friction are the big killers when it comes to feet. The use of gaiters, and swapping socks regularly, helps with the moisture. However, for me, it\u2019s been friction that I\u2019ve always battled, even in boots that are broken-in to the point of needing retired. Nowadays, I buy moleskin by the econo-sized 25-foot roll. Depending on the terrain, I\u2019ll likely be applying a big stripe to the back of my heel and might be padding to the bottom of the ball of my foot as well. Once that friction starts building a blister, it\u2019s all downhill from there.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Rescue Devices<\/h2>\n<p>In 2016, motorcyclist Kevin Diepenbrock and his riding buddy collided in a corner and lost control of their bikes while pushing their limits on the infamous Tail of the Dragon \u2014 a twisty motorcycling mecca. Critically injured and unable to move without excruciating pain, Kevin lay there in agony just yards from the road, listening to a cacophony of cars and motorcycles passing by but unaware of his need. After hours of yelling for help and with no cell signal to call out, he recorded a series of heart-wrenching messages to his loved ones, fully expecting to leave this mortal coil as his friend had. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P8JpIvywtyU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watching the raw video<\/a>, I was absolutely gutted by the sense of helplessness it gave me.<\/p>\n<p>After 30 long hours, passing motorcyclists noticed the debris from his accident and then heard him yell for help \u2014 resulting in his rescue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Multiple color of plastic whistles\" class=\"wp-image-82107 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=576%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Multiple color of plastic whistles\" class=\"wp-image-82107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/8-Whistle.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>At nearly no weight, something as simple as a whistle can make all the difference when you need a rescue. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As brutal as it was to watch, it made me think of the things that might make all the difference in a situation like that. At the time, I started looking into the SPOT tracker and nowadays most of the folks I hunt with use a Garmin inReach, but both were well beyond what my budget could allow.<\/p>\n<p>What I could afford was simple and cheap, but it could make all the difference if I were to find myself in a similar situation \u2013 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/acme-636-tornado-slim-line-whistle-solas-regulation-very-high-frequency-polymer-green-636g\/FC-717668156368.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">whistle<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>I bought a handful of cheap, loud whistles and zipped them into the pockets of my motorcycling jackets and into the stash pouches of some of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/backpacks-and-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backpacks<\/a> with the hope that they\u2019d never be needed. I thought back to Kevin, of his multiple broken ribs, broken back and punctured lungs, and how a whistle would have been infinitely easier for him to use compared to yelling for help for so many hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Coghlans camping mirror\" class=\"wp-image-82108 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Coghlans camping mirror\" class=\"wp-image-82108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-Mirror.jpg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Simple and rugged, a signal mirror can remain hidden in the pockets of a pack without notice until needed. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Visual signals are also easy to add to a pack. A hand-held mirror and orange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/hunting-made-easy-big-boy-safety-vest-orange\/FC-888151024010.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety vest<\/a> are light and don\u2019t take up much space, but either would aid greatly in getting attention in the case of being stranded or injured.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>So, there they are \u2013 five pack essentials that can be added to provide plenty of utility without weighing you down. Some will get used all the time and will need regular replenishing, while others will hopefully never be needed. While this list is only a start to the many things I pack on an adventure, what are some of the lightweight essentials you make sure to always have on hand? 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