Hey everyone, my name is Kevin and I'm new to this website. I'm 19 years old and go to college at the University of California Riverside. I've been a fan of Christopher Mccandless since I first saw the film into the wild in 2008 and I just recently finished Krakauers book. Chris really left a big impact on me, not just in the manner of going out into the wild and traveling, but also by sparking a desire to really help people as much as I can. Well the point of this thread is that I am really interested backpacking across North America this summer, hopefully to Alaska. I'm going to drive and find places to live in the wild for a little while. I need some help figuring out backpacking supplies such as backpacks, cooking equipment, food, first aid, etc. I already have a really good pair of Asolo boots I took to Belize this past summer so that's taken care of. I really just want to travel as light as possible, but with enough supplies that I can last in the wild for up to a month. The main foodstuff i'm thinking of bringing is rice, because it can be cooked so easily. With that in mind, what kind of cooking equipment should I bring? Or any other food? I appreciate everyone's help, Thanks!
Kevin
Travel help
Re: Travel help
Check out the Discussions on Alaska in the forum then look at the topic :Helpful Advice And What You'll Need To Get To The Magic Bus.
Stevesalmon and I have posted a few helpful tips. I will post a much larger list later after I eat lunch
Stevesalmon and I have posted a few helpful tips. I will post a much larger list later after I eat lunch
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Re: Travel help
Hi,
Yeah I am also a fan of Christopher Mccandless. At one point of travelling ,McCandless paddled a kayak downward remote stretches of the Colorado River to the Gulf of California. He took pride in surviving with a minimum of gear and funds, and generally made little preparation.
Perhaps you should take some fast food along with other food stuff also. And a good type of long lived joggers so that you may be able for hitch hiking if there is a need for that. And perhaps you should also take a tent along with you for staying somewhere at day times..!
Thanks
Yeah I am also a fan of Christopher Mccandless. At one point of travelling ,McCandless paddled a kayak downward remote stretches of the Colorado River to the Gulf of California. He took pride in surviving with a minimum of gear and funds, and generally made little preparation.
Perhaps you should take some fast food along with other food stuff also. And a good type of long lived joggers so that you may be able for hitch hiking if there is a need for that. And perhaps you should also take a tent along with you for staying somewhere at day times..!
Thanks
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Re: Travel help
Indeed, a good list that helped me prepare when I went up.
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Re: Travel help
Hi,
Perhaps you ought to look for the discussions on Alaska in the forum then on the specific topic there.
Thanks
Perhaps you ought to look for the discussions on Alaska in the forum then on the specific topic there.
Thanks
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