I am preparing for what I am coining “The Big Freeze.” That’s right I am headed out into the wild this weekend to see just how Girl vs. Wild I am! I do have to admit I am slightly nervous about the temperatures, but a good outdoors girl is always prepared for whatever the wild throws at her. Guess what? I am that girl! I am ready, set, go…
I have reviewed and re-reviewed my checklist for this weekend obsessively so. I thought I would share my list with you. If you see anything missing please let me know. You would hate to have it on your conscious that you didn’t lead me to being prepared. Wouldn’t you?
1. 4 season women’s Prolite Thermarest.
2. 10 degree Mountain Hardwear mummy bag.
3. Burton down water proof jacket.
4. Arcteryx rain shell.
5. Patagonia 4 season thermals.
6. My trusty bandana.
7. Patagonia beanie to keep my ears toasty at night.
8. My favortie hat. I can’t leave home without it.
9. Several pairs of Smartwool socks.
10. My Mountain Khakis Alpine Pants, thanks Backwoods.
11. Hot Hands. Who wants cold hands?
12. Burton Mittens.
14. Black Diamond headlamp.
15. My favorite t-shirt.
16. My Northface fleece. For the record I was wearing Northface before it became cool!
17. Patagonia Finn trail shoes. These have better be more comfortable than my Merrells that are from hell.
18. MSR Pocket Rocket stove with titanium bowl and cup. I have to have my morning coffee.
20. Nalgene water bottle.
21. Ample food. MRE’s make camping easy. They don’t taste that bad I swear, and bonus the come vegetarian!
22. Pocket knife with hopes that I don’t need to use it.
23. Watch, compass, and barometer.
24. My cameras. I know you are dying to see my trips pics when I get back in town!
25. Lastly my sketchbook I wouldn’t leave home without it.
If you see anything missing please comment me a message!!!!!
January 17th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Jacquelyn, it was nice meeting you on the dog run trail the other week (hiking poles and beard). I find your Girl vs Wild articles here very interesting and entertaining! I have never seen a barometer on any list yet. How big is it. Also, are your sketches on-line anywhere?
Great luck this weekend! I am envious!
Thanks ….and Happy Trails,
Scott
January 18th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Hi Scott thank you for the comments. I don’t have any of my sketches online yet, but have considered posting a few. That’s a good idea. I do carry a barometer, but it’s a barometer, altimeter, copmass, thermometer, and watch all in one. It’s perfect because it all fits on my wrist. Highgear makes some of the strongest watches I have found for outdoor adventures. You should check them out.