panhead_pete 27 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Gearing up for this trip and having seen a pic yesterday of a guy in trouble just wondering what everyone is carrying in their BC back packs? Link to post Share on other sites
Method 0 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 On a backcountry day, Splitboard, skins, poles obviously! If it's possibly going to be icy (e.g. Yotei) then ski crampons. Avy gear i.e. brain, beacon, probe and shovel. Emergency bivvy, basically a small silver foil type sheet bag (folds up to the size of an iPad mini) Small first aid kit, incl thumb/finger splints. Numerous length voile ski straps Lightweight down jacket Balaclava Headlamp Board / ski tool + leatherman/ Swiss army knife Water / food At the beginning of the season I put 3 short sections of gaffer/duct tape on each ski pole and shovel handle. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 At the beginning of the season I put 3 short sections of gaffer/duct tape on each ski pole and shovel handle.can you explain what that's about Method? Link to post Share on other sites
Method 0 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Duct tape has a million uses in the backcountry... Basically temporary repair on any gear e.g. Torn seam on a jacket or glove Rather than carry around a whole roll, I just roll a few 30-40 cm lengths around my ski pole and shovel handle. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ahhh.. I get it. I didn't realize it was layered up, therefore similar to carrying a roll of duct tape without the hassle of the entire roll. I was thinking it was just a piece of tape on the poles...and wondering why... No issues with lost stickyness in the cold/wet? Link to post Share on other sites
Method 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Ahhh.. I get it. I didn't realize it was layered up, therefore similar to carrying a roll of duct tape without the hassle of the entire roll. I was thinking it was just a piece of tape on the poles...and wondering why... No issues with lost stickyness in the cold/wet? Ah yeah somewhere like Japan, where the snow gets into every single crack and pocket, yes. I replace the strips every now and then as they get "caked" on to your pole after a while and are useless. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks Method, if its OK will take your list and add to it as others contribute. , Splitboard, skins, poles obviously! If it's possibly going to be icy (e.g. Yotei) then ski crampons. Avy gear i.e. brain, beacon, probe and shovel. Emergency bivvy, basically a small silver foil type sheet bag (folds up to the size of an iPad mini) Small first aid kit, incl thumb/finger splints. Numerous length voile ski straps Lightweight down jacket Balaclava Headlamp Board / ski tool + leatherman/ Swiss army knife Water / food At the beginning of the season I put 3 short sections of gaffer/duct tape on each ski pole and shovel handle. Whsitle Length of flat rope Link to post Share on other sites
zelzel 2 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I picked up a el-cheapo down jacket from G2 (the Uniclo poor-cousin brand store) and luckily had a small dry bag that fits it well. Yes, it's pretty important to keep your down jacket very dry for when you need it. I also pack a GPS or three (in the form of smartphones lately) with battery backup and some guarana / green tea caffeine pills for emergency energy Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Thanks guys. Placed my order at Backcountry yesterday. All going to plan it will be meeting me at my Myoko digs the day I arrive. Link to post Share on other sites
NECK 14 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wasabi Kakipi and a Snickers bar . Gonna start putting some lenghs of duct tape around my shovel handle too. Thanks Method! Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Going to buy a shovel and probe at the end of the month (Shugakuso sale), wondering what everyone carries and any advice (other than a 300cm probe cos I live Hokkaido)?? Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Where are you off to this season Pete? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Pete hasn't been on here in a LOOOOOOOOONG time Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Camera and lenses, and mini-muikabochi. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 and cheese ...of course Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Going to buy a shovel and probe at the end of the month (Shugakuso sale), wondering what everyone carries and any advice (other than a 300cm probe cos I live Hokkaido)?? Meaning in the shovel and probe department, what do u carry? Only a mad man or woman would forget to load his/her pockets with cheese before venturing onto the mountains!! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Where are you off to this season Pete? Will be doing a lot of riding across Honshu this season - moving over in November for the season, maybe longer . Pete hasn't been on here in a LOOOOOOOOONG time Hope all is well TB and SnowJunky. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yep, life is great in the sunshine state Pete as you well know. Though starting to feel the winter stoke vibes through the forum Link to post Share on other sites
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