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What to carry in your backpack?

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Poster: A snowHead
Hey guy's, just wanted to know what you lot carry in your back packs. I'll be taking my very slimline hydrapack with me to the alps in January. It's very light weight, has a super strong bladder and low profile. So far on my list is as follows:

-hydrapack with 2l water reservoir with insulation tube
-insurance documents/copy of passport
-small amount of cash
-phone
-multi tool
-couple of chocolate bars/energy bars
-sunglasses (i'll be wearing a helmet with goggles)
-chap-stick

I think thats everything i need as i'll be either buying lunch or going back to the chalet.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
i always have an extra layer, or space to put a layer in that i have taken off, also try to disperse the small things around your person to help with weight distribution and space snowHead
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
sun cream & credit card (speaks louder than insurance in an emergency in north america) EHIC if in europe
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Scott mid-layer, sunglasses in a goggle box, beanie, sun cream . The kids carry snow shovels in their's for the odd bit of kicker building.


Last edited by You need to Login to know who's really who. on Sat 27-12-08 0:40; edited 1 time in total
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
holidayloverxx wrote:
sun cream & credit card (speaks louder than insurance in an emergency in north america) EHIC if in europe


ah yes forgot about the ehic card!
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hugh_b, with that setup, who needs to buy lunch or go back to chalet? You paid for 8 hrs skiing, go get it.
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Water in reservoir
Shovel
Probe
Phone
Wallet
Multi Tool
Spare goggles
Energy bar
Lighter
Sunblock/chapstick

Due to the price of the Euro...
Sandwich
Hip flask of brandy Toofy Grin
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
hugh_b, Why do you take a copy of your passport with you? I'm not sure I understand that one..

Also If I know I'm only going out for a 1/2 day then I tend not to take the backpack at all, and just shove a bottle of water in my pants pocket..obviously that will change when we get some fresh around and I need to bring the probe, shovel etc..
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Shovel, probe, cigars and cognac
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I was recommended to carry a saucisson to attract avalanche rescue dogs and bottle of wine to thank the rescuing pisteurs.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
Backpacks are for losers.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
A copy of your passport is insufficient. You need to carry the originial.
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 So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
So if you're just off somewhere snowy come back and post a snow report of your own and we'll all love you very much
Don't forget a dustbin bag or thick carrier bag so you can sit on the snow and eat your sandwiches on a sunny day without getting a wet bum!!
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 You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
Whitegold wrote:
Backpacks are for losers.


predictable but funny..................... Laughing
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 Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
I can recommend that you dont put a couple of bananas in and then forget they are there for the week.................. rolling eyes Laughing
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 Poster: A snowHead
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Smokin Joe,

He is a bumbag man... wink
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Last year, I did a post to compile the ultimate avalanche kit and this is the list of items we came up with
http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=784682#784682

Ultimate Avalanche Kit....

Digital Tracker - told DTS tracker is the best
Metal collapsable shovel
Probe
mobile phone - with emergency telephone numbers preprogrammed
camel back water
lighter
torch
whistle
compass
radio (all on same frequency)
chocolate
fleece
balaclava
handwarmers
lipsyl (with spf)
suntan lotion
sunglasses
inner glove liners
3mm string/rope (can hold at least 200kg) - 10 - 15 metres
money (for taxi or bus if ending up miles from know-where
European NHS card
Multitool
Alpine guide
survival bag
Jelly babies
hip flask
Pocket Tissues
First Aid Kit
Bandage
Safety pins
Plasters
Antiseptic cream
Latex Gloves
Tape
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
innerspaceservices, sherpa? Toofy Grin
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Hurtle wrote:
innerspaceservices, sherpa? Toofy Grin


Transit more like Toofy Grin wink
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