My two two oldest sons and I are planning a 2 day trip over Labor Day weekend. It will be a combo of BP'ing and car-camping. We are slowly adding to my inventory of gear as funds allow. We plan on some multi-day trips as we get further into the fall.
Here is what I have so far:
Osprey Talon 22 (for day hikes… also volley with a SAR team so it also is my search pack)
Cabelas two-man tent with rain fly (bought used)
Items I will be ordering this week:
MSR Dragonfly stove
Eureka Cheyenne sleeping bag (40+ degrees)
Cabelas XPG sleeping pads
Black Diamond trekking poles.
I will also need a larger pack and maybe lighter tent before winter comes… as well as a warmer bag.
The day-pack is kinda a "modular" design as I also use to to commute to work on my bike. My gear is packed in 1-gallon zip-lock bags. I throw in whatever bags I need whether I am hiking, biking or on a search detail. Nothing flashy… but it works rather well.
Suggestions welcome. We intend to camp thru the colder months if the boys are into it. I used to camp in 0 degree weather when I was a kid.
