What do I need for a 7 day outdoor expedition?

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triden55

I am trying to figure out what kind of things I will need to go on a 7-day canoe and portage trip on the Bowron Lakes in BC, Canada. It will be all outdoors and I will be camping every night. It will be slightly chilly but never below freezing. The trick is to keep all the equipment under 60lbs because that is all that is allowed. What are the essentials that I should try to bring?

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You don't mention if you're going alone or with a group - if with a group you can share equipment (tent, stove & fuel, water filter) to save on weight. Here's a basic list:

Good hiking boots (I like the NRS neoprene for canoe/kayaking)
Backpack with rain cover
topographic map(s)
compass
gorp (trail food/snacks)

whistle
emergency mirror
first aid kit (with moleskin)

Tent (as I mentioned above you can share this with a group)
Sleeping bag (10 deg colder than you expect to sleep in)
Sleeping pad

flashlight/headlamp (plus extra batteries)
bug bite stick
sunscreen
insect repellent
toilet paper
Shovel, trowel, or spade
Fixed blade knife

saw/hatchet
matches/lighter

2-4 1L Nalgene water bottles
water filter (as I mentioned above you can share this with a group)

backpacking stove (as I mentioned above you can share this)
stove fuel (as I mentioned above you can share this with a group)

cooking gear & utensils (1 pot, 1 spoon/fork or spork)
dehydrated meal packs (I prefer the Mountain House brand)
- breakfasts x 7+1 extra day (just in case)
- dinners x 7+1 extra day (just in case)

repair kits (pack, pad, stove, filter, etc.)
Zip-Loc bags for trash
Rain gear
Fleece jacket, hat, & gloves

Good luck and have a great time. I'm jealous.

where can I find a good backpacking knife in victoria bc?

Jordan I

I am hiking the west coast trail next summer and I need to prepare what I would need
any other good ideas?

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Go to the 'Knives' store in the Hillside Mall
Then look in the yellow pages under 'Camping Supplies' for the rest of what you need.

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My 2 boys!!?

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Mommy of 4

Yesterday,I took my boys school shopping to the mall,I spent 30$ On my 13 year old,( Boy) And 20$ On my 11 year old.( Boy also),My 11 year old thinks i am Spoiling My 13 year old because i Spent 10 dollars more on him.My 13 year old Got A New York Yankee BackPack,10 dollars,A Blue Derek Jeter shirt:10 dollars,And a pair of Cargo Navy Blue Jean Shorts,10 dollars also.My 11 year old got A Giant's backpack ( The football team)10 dollars With A Shockey Jersey,10 dollars ( It was on sale) ,I did not get him shorts because he Already had a pair that i bought last week,That he wanted to wear,Then in the middle of the store he threw himself on the floor,And kicking my 13 yr old in the shin,He is Previously Grounded 3 wks already,I am adding 2 more weeks to that,I dont know what to do with him,I do NOT hit,Even if that is the right thing to do.I need to figure another punishment,He already has no phone,t.v or computer,no friends for what he did last night on the phone.
Mary J,I shop at Steve & Barry's.They have WWE shirts,My son's love WWE so i get them undertaker & John cena shirts!!

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Tell your kids that fairness means everybody in your family gets what they need, and that they need different things at different times. Good for you for not hitting; it's not the right thing to do. Of course, stay firm with your punishments, but next time consider smaller ones, so you don't give up all your leverage on one or two infractions. Sounds like your son is already overloaded with punishments but is still acting out, so you need a different approach.

Talk to his teachers and to the parents of the kids he hangs out with a lot to see if there's a bigger problem or if he's just misbehaving with you. Sit down and talk to him about what he thinks the trouble is. An 11-year-old throwing himself on the floor over $10 sounds like a cry for attention or at least a signal that something's gone awry with him. Is anything going on with him that could explain that kind of behavior? Try giving him as much of your attention as possible for awhile so you can connect with him and figure out what's going on. Good luck.

lockers in new york city?

Q. i'm travelin to nyc for a day to see a redsox yanks game and then going to the airport. i will have a bookbag and need a place to store it, because yankee stadium doesn't accept bags. anywhere to store it in nyc? like a subway if it has lockers, thanks

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Plan your trip well - good thing you are asking the question now.
I don't even know if there is a bus terminal on your way, but you might try and see if they have lockers. The airport lockers are past security and you would need a ticket to get to them.

And don't have a kid named Tony outside the stadium keep it for you until after the game.....

Stadium guidelines:

No backpacks, briefcases, attaché cases, coolers, glass or plastic bottles, cans, large purses, bags or video cameras will be permitted into the ballpark. You must leave these items in your vehicle before entering the ballpark.
No laptops are permitted into the stadium.
No items will be claim checked. You will be asked to return them to your vehicle.
Diaper bags, small children's backpacks, small women's purses & backpack purses will be permitted into the ballpark, but will be inspected at the entrance gates.
Re-entry will not be permitted. Once you enter the ballpark, you will not be permitted to leave and re-enter the facility. Please make sure you have everything you need with you before entering the ballpark.
Only vehicles dropping off or picking up disabled guests will be permitted curbside at the ballpark. No other vehicles are permitted curbside, nor will people be able to stand and wait with their vehicles.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire stadium. (that's why half the crowd is pissed off and booing A-Rod by the 7th inning..)

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