Another hiking thread, now I'm better prepared.

[Betticus]

I went to the outdoorsy store today and got myself some stuff so that next time I go hiking I won't try to kill myself.

Check it out.


http://www.blubandoo.com/
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http://blubandoo.com/2005swatches/navy-bandana.jpg
http://blubandoo.com/images/neckBandoo.jpg
http://www.rei.com/product/733664

The hat and bandana have those neat cooling gel crystals in them that soak up water and then keep you cooler via evaporation.

The camelbak backpack holds three liters of water or you beverage of choice and the opening is big enough to put ice in there too.

I still need to get some nice polarized sunglasses but I didn't like the ones they had there. Well, I did but the ones I liked were all over $150

I did look at all other kinds of neat gear but I tried to not go nuts and just get what I'll actually need for now.

 

[kiten69]

Now, just don't forget the sunscreen and you'll be all set!

 

[Yang4yin]

Better get some insect repellant, and one of those LED crank-type flashlights. Oh, and some waterproof matches and a compass. Maybe a GPS Locator. And some good socks so you don't get blisters. And a packet of that toilet tissue that dissolves quickly. And some granola bars.

Are you sure you want to do this?

 

[sanjuaneros]

You will need a good pair of hiking shoes (boots).

 

[YourCaptor]

In the southwest its good to have an emergency plan even for short hikes, those rattlers are a bitch to spot.

 

[Betticus]

Better get some insect repellant, and one of those LED crank-type flashlights. Oh, and some waterproof matches and a compass. Maybe a GPS Locator. And some good socks so you don't get blisters. And a packet of that toilet tissue that dissolves quickly. And some granola bars.

Are you sure you want to do this?

There are no mosquitos/flies out here. It's too dry. The trails close by 7pm so you have to really be out of the park before dark or the rangers come looking for you. Don't need a compass here as the mountain range is so unique and dominates the whole skyline. Flashlight would be a nice thing to have in case I end up out there in the dark. Wouldn't want to trip or step into a hole. Extra socks are always a must to have as having dry ones keep you from blistering up. I already have hiking boots. Toilet tissue... I've always packed that stuff ever since I was young and used to go hunting with my father. Granola bars are out since I have the gluten allergy but there will be some kind of food. I'm way too big to do hikes without eating something. Burn up a lot of energy and I've been caught out like that before. Big ol candy bars are ok for that but I was also thinking of filling that camelbak with something like gatorade for the extra calories.

 

[WriterDom]

http://www.walkingpoles.com/?crtag=Google

Get some hiking poles. They are great for going uphills.

 

[Betticus]

http://www.walkingpoles.com/?crtag=Google

Get some hiking poles. They are great for going uphills.

Why can't I just get hiking subbies?

 

[graceanne]

Why can't I just get hiking subbies?

Cause we bite.

 

[Betticus]

Cause we bite.

Noooooo, they just hike up ahead a little and toss me down a rope on the hard parts.

 

[graceanne]

Noooooo, they just hike up ahead a little and toss me down a rope on the hard parts.

Yeah, that's what they tell you. This is what really happens:

subbie: Wow, look at the view!

domie: Hey, toss me down the rope.

subbie: What's that, I can't hear you!

domie: TOSS DOWN THE ROPE:

*subbie tosses down the soap, hits dom on the face*

domie: I SAID, THE ROPE, YOU TWIT!

subbie:

domie: *through ground teeth* Sorry, I call you names. *mutters not* Please toss down the roap*

subbie: *tosses rope, but 'forgets' to tie the top*

domie: *looks at rope lying on the ground* I'M GONNA BEAT YOUR ASS WHEN I GET UP THERE!

subbie: *blows kisses*

 

[honoria]

There are no mosquitos/flies out here. It's too dry. The trails close by 7pm so you have to really be out of the park before dark or the rangers come looking for you. Don't need a compass here as the mountain range is so unique and dominates the whole skyline. Flashlight would be a nice thing to have in case I end up out there in the dark. Wouldn't want to trip or step into a hole. Extra socks are always a must to have as having dry ones keep you from blistering up. I already have hiking boots. Toilet tissue... I've always packed that stuff ever since I was young and used to go hunting with my father. Granola bars are out since I have the gluten allergy but there will be some kind of food. I'm way too big to do hikes without eating something. Burn up a lot of energy and I've been caught out like that before. Big ol candy bars are ok for that but I was also thinking of filling that camelbak with something like gatorade for the extra calories.

Sounds like you have done the outdoors thing enough to know how to be safe. From experience, I can tell you that Gatorade/PowerAde, whatever in the camelpack works really well. I did that on a hike up Guadalupe Peak in Texas, in July and it was a lifesaver. Depending on how much sugar you want you can even dilute it to suit yourself. Of course, you aren't going to forget a basic first aid kit.

 

[Betticus]

Yeah, that's what they tell you. This is what really happens:

subbie: Wow, look at the view!

domie: Hey, toss me down the rope.

subbie: What's that, I can't hear you!

domie: TOSS DOWN THE ROPE:

*subbie tosses down the soap, hits dom on the face*

domie: I SAID, THE ROPE, YOU TWIT!

subbie:

domie: *through ground teeth* Sorry, I call you names. *mutters not* Please toss down the roap*

subbie: *tosses rope, but 'forgets' to tie the top*

domie: *looks at rope lying on the ground* I'M GONNA BEAT YOUR ASS WHEN I GET UP THERE!

subbie: *blows kisses*

Uh huh.... those subbies have to come home sometime when they get all hungry for cookies.

 

[graceanne]

Uh huh.... those subbies have to come home sometime when they get all hungry for cookies.

http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=1499258

 

[Betticus]

Sounds like you have done the outdoors thing enough to know how to be safe. From experience, I can tell you that Gatorade/PowerAde, whatever in the camelpack works really well. I did that on a hike up Guadalupe Peak in Texas, in July and it was a lifesaver. Depending on how much sugar you want you can even dilute it to suit yourself. Of course, you aren't going to forget a basic first aid kit.

We're gonna have to bring in pack mules for all of the stuff you lil subbies need just for a four to six mile hike.

 

[Betticus]

http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/view.aspx?ciid=1499258

You are incorrigible.

 

[honoria]

We're gonna have to bring in pack mules for all of the stuff you lil subbies need just for a four to six mile hike.

You're going to be in mountains, right? Anything, and I do mean anything can happen. I've run into Mojave rattlers (where they aren't supposed to be living), mountain lions (again where they aren't supposed to be) and black bears (again, not supposed to be there). Walking stick = good especially when dealing with snakes. You have the camelpack and if you go to your local park without a first aid kit you are asking for trouble (and it will usually find you). It sounds like a lot of stuff, but I can't tell you the number of people I have seen get into trouble because it was "just a short hike" and they didn't feel the need for preparation. I know/hope you are just joking but we subbies have to look out for you Doms.

 

[Betticus]

You're going to be in mountains, right? Anything, and I do mean anything can happen. I've run into Mojave rattlers (where they aren't supposed to be living), mountain lions (again where they aren't supposed to be) and black bears (again, not supposed to be there). Walking stick = good especially when dealing with snakes. You have the camelpack and if you go to your local park without a first aid kit you are asking for trouble (and it will usually find you). It sounds like a lot of stuff, but I can't tell you the number of people I have seen get into trouble because it was "just a short hike" and they didn't feel the need for preparation. I know/hope you are just joking but we subbies have to look out for you Doms.

Those mountain lions and bears are only tough till you grab em by the nuts and start to come to an understanding.

 

[honoria]

Those mountain lions and bears are only tough till you grab em by the nuts and start to come to an understanding.

Ahhh....the "Come to Jesus" style of wildlife management. It could work.

 

[Betticus]

Ahhh....the "Come to Jesus" style of wildlife management. It could work.

It's the beauty of having opposable thumbs. Bears and mountain lions can't grab the nuts.

They never see it coming. Snakes are different tho, you just have to either avoid them or kill em if they come after you. Supposedly if you're bit it's best to kill the snake and bring it to the hospital with you. Something about positive identification so they don't have to guess with the antivenom.

The thing with doms and snakes tho is that once they bite us, instead of them injecting venom we actually turn it around on em and shoot dom blood up their fangs and it takes over their lil snakie brains. Then they follow us around like little kittens.

It's true.

 

[honoria]

It's the beauty of having opposable thumbs. Bears and mountain lions can't grab the nuts.

They never see it coming. Snakes are different tho, you just have to either avoid them or kill em if they come after you. Supposedly if you're bit it's best to kill the snake and bring it to the hospital with you. Something about positive identification so they don't have to guess with the antivenom.

The thing with doms and snakes tho is that once they bite us, instead of them injecting venom we actually turn it around on em and shoot dom blood up their fangs and it takes over their lil snakie brains. Then they follow us around like little kittens.

It's true.

;

*Snort* Uhh...NOT that I would ever doubt you, oh no. because you would never, ever, tell a sub a fairy tale. BUT, if you ever do acquire a herpatologic harem, I want pictures!lol

 

[Betticus]

;

*Snort* Uhh...NOT that I would ever doubt you, oh no. because you would never, ever, tell a sub a fairy tale. BUT, if you ever do acquire a herpatologic harem, I want pictures!lol

Oh, it's not permanent. The snakes only follow you around for about thirty minutes then they get real confused and go hide in a shady spot under a rock or something. You know, where they feel safe.

 

[graceanne]

You are incorrigible.

Flatterer.

Those mountain lions and bears are only tough till you grab em by the nuts and start to come to an understanding.

Or you could chase them around with your gun until you realize that it's not a woman screaming, but a cougar.

 

[Betticus]

Well, it was too rainy up in the mountains today so I didn't hike but I enjoyed the scenic drive.

The place is called aguirre springs. There are four hiking trails up there, I looked at the maps. The shortest looks like 4.5 miles.


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[honoria]

Even through the rain, it looks nice. Makes me want to get out.