Just wondering

**trax** · 03-28-2008, 02:38 PM

I tend to go both ways in the minimalist vs modern in terms of equipment when I'm out in the bush. For example, if I'm taking people camping I'll take a tent. If I'm going way back in the bush hunting, I don't bother. I can make a knife, but I'd rather buy one. I hunt with a rifle, not a pointy stick.

I'm just wondering what some others here might say is the ONE, primary modern convenience that they appreciate most out in wild country. I already know my answer but I'm hoping a few others will offer up theirs and see if someone else has the same answer too, so I'll wait a bit before I say mine.

**nell67** · 03-28-2008, 02:40 PM

Easy,toilet paper

**trax** · 03-28-2008, 02:44 PM

well, that was too easy,Yep that was my answer.

**Sourdough** · 03-28-2008, 02:50 PM

ALL of the modern stuff for me. Boots, sleeping bags, Aluminum pack frames, etc. etc.

I "ONLY" want the best tool for the job. The best boots, best socks, best underwear, the best tent.

But if I had to pick just one modern thingieee......"THE BIC disposable LIGHTER".

**bulrush** · 03-28-2008, 02:51 PM

Toilet paper and a bic lighter. I cannot make either of them.

**trax** · 03-28-2008, 02:52 PM

matches in case it's a false alarm you can still have a little fun?

**Rick** · 03-28-2008, 02:53 PM

I have to go with a way to make fire other than rubbing sticks together. Bic lighter is fine. I do like my TP, though.

**Sourdough** · 03-28-2008, 02:58 PM

Grass and leaves, even dirt work fine for butt'wipe. On long trips I just use a old dish towel or old t-shirt. and wash it out in the creek. Butt wipe would be the easiest thing for me to do without even at the cabin.

**crashdive123** · 03-28-2008, 03:01 PM

Not really into minimalist trekking, but if I had to pick it'd be fire making for me.

**Rick** · 03-28-2008, 03:03 PM

There's just something about a cold round rock or walking down a sapling......

**Aurelius95** · 03-28-2008, 03:15 PM

My first camping trip that was longer than 2 nights was when I was 14 or 15. Up until that time, I had never been away from a toilet longer than a day. My body did not want to cooperate and things just "shut down" for about 5 days. All that being said, I was glad when I finally was able to use the TP, but until that point, I would have taken fire starters hands down.

**beerrunner13** · 03-28-2008, 03:17 PM

I think a way to start a fire too. I can always use a bandana or tshirt and wash it out. Walking down a sapling

that hurts to think about.

**crashdive123** · 03-28-2008, 03:38 PM

What about that three shells thing from that Sylvester Stallone movie?

**Rick** · 03-28-2008, 03:45 PM

You ask. I deliver.

http://www.poopreport.com/BMnewswire...ved_kinda.html

**canid** · 03-28-2008, 03:47 PM

hahaha. he doesn't know how to use the three sea shells..!

many people have irregularity in unfamiliar environments, from unaccustomed foods, etc and camping is no different. a good plant for TP if you can find a field or meadow is mullien. you have to rub it between your palms first, because the hairs can be uncomfortable on especialy tender areas, but the rub right off, like sage. it dries pliable, it's somewhat tear resistant both ways and it's soft. it's an introduced plant in north america but has been spread over the whole continent.

**crashdive123** · 03-28-2008, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

You ask. I deliver.

http://www.poopreport.com/BMnewswire...ved_kinda.html

Thanks........I think.

**Rick** · 03-28-2008, 03:53 PM

I use a similar plant. It's actually a tree, debarked and shredded into pulp, mixed with water and dried into a sterile, long strip of paper.....called toilet paper.