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Post by cweston on Sept 11, 2016 18:45:52 GMT -8
Sun screen
Anti diarrhea meds
Chemical water purification tablets
All need to be replaced after a year (or less). And all are things you really want to work as intended when you need them in the backcountry.
Others?
I always put new batteries in headlamps before every big trip. The old ones get recycled into less "mission critical" devices, like TV remotes, etc.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2016 19:20:04 GMT -8
Rechargeable batteries. Especially after some use, they don't hold the charge very long. Every week I found I had to recharge them even if they had not been used during the previous week.
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Post by tigger on Sept 11, 2016 19:36:39 GMT -8
Clean underwear....Uh, wait. You mean on the trip or for an upcoming trip?
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Post by Lamebeaver on Sept 12, 2016 5:55:58 GMT -8
In use, hiking boots don't last as long as they used to, though they probably have a long "shelf life"
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Post by cweston on Sept 12, 2016 7:57:31 GMT -8
In use, hiking boots don't last as long as they used to, though they probably have a long "shelf life" So true. I've started buying less expensive boots, because the expensive ones don't seem to last any longer anymore anyway. |
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Post by Hungry Jack on Sept 12, 2016 19:03:54 GMT -8
Check out the boots from Hi-Tec.
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Post by tipiwalter on Sept 12, 2016 19:11:31 GMT -8
I had bad luck with a pair of Limmer boots which fell apart after 2 years of use. Long story.
Poor quality control issues with Asolo boots--"disposable" comes to mind.
Ozark Trail tents---Run screaming.
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Post by Westy on Sept 12, 2016 19:24:48 GMT -8
- Zip Lock Bags
- 8 oz. Fuel Canisters
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 12, 2016 20:29:20 GMT -8
Chocolate candy bars.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Sept 13, 2016 3:42:10 GMT -8
Ozark Trail tents---Run screaming. I had one of those....still have it actually. It was billed as a two person tent, but they'd have to be midgets. I could sleep in it diagonally (I'm not too tall) and had room left for my gear. It was 3 1/2 lbs and I abused the heck out of it. |
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Post by cweston on Sept 13, 2016 3:56:41 GMT -8
I always take good quality chocolate as dessert for evening meals--been doing so for years. A few years back, I did an extended hike in the Gila Wilderness in southern NM in May. Packed my usual foods. The cheese was pretty woofy by day three. And the chocolate? Forget it. |
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Post by cweston on Sept 13, 2016 3:58:12 GMT -8
- Zip Lock Bags
- 8 oz. Fuel Canisters
I have generally gotten at least a year out of the Op Sak odor proof bags--they are far more durable than zip locks, for about the same weight. |
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 13, 2016 6:15:23 GMT -8
I know "they" say you shouldn't use after one year, but I've used 4-5 year old sunscreen and found it works as good as year 1. ETA: It is stored in a temperature/humidity controlled basement. |
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 13, 2016 6:15:54 GMT -8
280 million year old salt. Expires in 3 years.  |
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Post by FamilySherpa on Sept 13, 2016 6:21:57 GMT -8
Seems like every time I am packing for a trip, I check my first aid kit and something is expiring or near its date.
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