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My rucksack has a small pocket on the hip belt, but I can’t think of anything useful to keep in it while day hiking. What types of things is such a pocket intended for? If there is no common purpose for such a pocket, what are some things I could keep in it that would be useful?
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My rucksack has a small pocket on the hip belt, but I can’t think of anything useful to keep in it while day hiking. What types of things is such a pocket intended for? If there is no common purpose for such a pocket, what are some things I could keep in it that would be useful?
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My rucksack has a small pocket on the hip belt, but I can’t think of anything useful to keep in it while day hiking. What types of things is such a pocket intended for? If there is no common purpose for such a pocket, what are some things I could keep in it that would be useful?
hiking backpacks
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My rucksack has a small pocket on the hip belt, but I can’t think of anything useful to keep in it while day hiking. What types of things is such a pocket intended for? If there is no common purpose for such a pocket, what are some things I could keep in it that would be useful?
hiking backpacks
hiking backpacks
edited 21 mins ago
Aaron
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asked 4 hours ago
Andy
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edited 21 mins ago
Aaron
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asked 4 hours ago
Andy
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edited 21 mins ago
Aaron
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edited 21 mins ago
Aaron
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edited 21 mins ago
Aaron
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Andy
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@Andy I edited this to make it less broad, as there is currently debate going on among this site's users about how aggressive we should be in closing broad questions (your question already has 1 close vote). Your question is good, but some people are advocating for closing anything opinionated or broad. If you don't want those users to vote to close, try to be specific in your next question. And we hope you have more questions to come! Enjoy.
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@Andy I edited this to make it less broad, as there is currently debate going on among this site's users about how aggressive we should be in closing broad questions (your question already has 1 close vote). Your question is good, but some people are advocating for closing anything opinionated or broad. If you don't want those users to vote to close, try to be specific in your next question. And we hope you have more questions to come! Enjoy.
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– Charlie Brumbaugh
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This is no broader than outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/18918/…, lets leave this open
– Charlie Brumbaugh
1 hour ago
@Andy I edited this to make it less broad, as there is currently debate going on among this site's users about how aggressive we should be in closing broad questions (your question already has 1 close vote). Your question is good, but some people are advocating for closing anything opinionated or broad. If you don't want those users to vote to close, try to be specific in your next question. And we hope you have more questions to come! Enjoy.
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It depends on the size of the pocket, so here are a few very different ideas for small things you might want to get at without stopping (for long):
Many I've seen would take a small phone or compact camera. I've used them to support the lens tripod mount when hiking with a SLR and long zoom lens, to reuce the load on my neck. Similarly a GPS (like an etrex) fits in there, though I carry mine on the shoulder strap for better signal and access. A compass is handy if you don't want to carry it round your neck.
When travel-backpacking (as opposed to wilderness hiking), this can be a good place to keep tickets, passports and money. Again the phone or source of music if you want one.
When moving fast (speed hiking or trail running) energy snacks can go in there for access on the go. Quick access to water would be needed too (Camelbak or bottle in a belt holster).
If you like to whittle, a folding knife can go in there.
Smokers may find them quite handy too (though hopefully not in the wilderness).
One unusual but very useful item: a mirror in the hip pocket of a child-carrying backpack to check if the child is awake.
answered 4 hours ago
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Stuff happens when least expected. You day hike could turn into an overnight stay quickly and unexectedly. Be prepare for that situation. Use that pocket to hold an emergency item such as, but not limited to, an extra lighter and/or tinder, space blanket, folding knife, hand sanitizer, water purification tablets, or anything else that would be helpful during an overnight stay.
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Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
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It depends on the size of the pocket, so here are a few very different ideas for small things you might want to get at without stopping (for long):
Many I've seen would take a small phone or compact camera. I've used them to support the lens tripod mount when hiking with a SLR and long zoom lens, to reuce the load on my neck. Similarly a GPS (like an etrex) fits in there, though I carry mine on the shoulder strap for better signal and access. A compass is handy if you don't want to carry it round your neck.
When travel-backpacking (as opposed to wilderness hiking), this can be a good place to keep tickets, passports and money. Again the phone or source of music if you want one.
When moving fast (speed hiking or trail running) energy snacks can go in there for access on the go. Quick access to water would be needed too (Camelbak or bottle in a belt holster).
If you like to whittle, a folding knife can go in there.
Smokers may find them quite handy too (though hopefully not in the wilderness).
One unusual but very useful item: a mirror in the hip pocket of a child-carrying backpack to check if the child is awake.
answered 4 hours ago
Chris H
9,34511839
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up vote
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It depends on the size of the pocket, so here are a few very different ideas for small things you might want to get at without stopping (for long):
Many I've seen would take a small phone or compact camera. I've used them to support the lens tripod mount when hiking with a SLR and long zoom lens, to reuce the load on my neck. Similarly a GPS (like an etrex) fits in there, though I carry mine on the shoulder strap for better signal and access. A compass is handy if you don't want to carry it round your neck.
When travel-backpacking (as opposed to wilderness hiking), this can be a good place to keep tickets, passports and money. Again the phone or source of music if you want one.
When moving fast (speed hiking or trail running) energy snacks can go in there for access on the go. Quick access to water would be needed too (Camelbak or bottle in a belt holster).
If you like to whittle, a folding knife can go in there.
Smokers may find them quite handy too (though hopefully not in the wilderness).
One unusual but very useful item: a mirror in the hip pocket of a child-carrying backpack to check if the child is awake.
answered 4 hours ago
Chris H
9,34511839
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up vote
6
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up vote
6
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It depends on the size of the pocket, so here are a few very different ideas for small things you might want to get at without stopping (for long):
Many I've seen would take a small phone or compact camera. I've used them to support the lens tripod mount when hiking with a SLR and long zoom lens, to reuce the load on my neck. Similarly a GPS (like an etrex) fits in there, though I carry mine on the shoulder strap for better signal and access. A compass is handy if you don't want to carry it round your neck.
When travel-backpacking (as opposed to wilderness hiking), this can be a good place to keep tickets, passports and money. Again the phone or source of music if you want one.
When moving fast (speed hiking or trail running) energy snacks can go in there for access on the go. Quick access to water would be needed too (Camelbak or bottle in a belt holster).
If you like to whittle, a folding knife can go in there.
Smokers may find them quite handy too (though hopefully not in the wilderness).
One unusual but very useful item: a mirror in the hip pocket of a child-carrying backpack to check if the child is awake.
answered 4 hours ago
Chris H
9,34511839
It depends on the size of the pocket, so here are a few very different ideas for small things you might want to get at without stopping (for long):
Many I've seen would take a small phone or compact camera. I've used them to support the lens tripod mount when hiking with a SLR and long zoom lens, to reuce the load on my neck. Similarly a GPS (like an etrex) fits in there, though I carry mine on the shoulder strap for better signal and access. A compass is handy if you don't want to carry it round your neck.
When travel-backpacking (as opposed to wilderness hiking), this can be a good place to keep tickets, passports and money. Again the phone or source of music if you want one.
When moving fast (speed hiking or trail running) energy snacks can go in there for access on the go. Quick access to water would be needed too (Camelbak or bottle in a belt holster).
If you like to whittle, a folding knife can go in there.
Smokers may find them quite handy too (though hopefully not in the wilderness).
One unusual but very useful item: a mirror in the hip pocket of a child-carrying backpack to check if the child is awake.
answered 4 hours ago
Chris H
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answered 4 hours ago
Chris H
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answered 4 hours ago
Chris H
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answered 4 hours ago
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Stuff happens when least expected. You day hike could turn into an overnight stay quickly and unexectedly. Be prepare for that situation. Use that pocket to hold an emergency item such as, but not limited to, an extra lighter and/or tinder, space blanket, folding knife, hand sanitizer, water purification tablets, or anything else that would be helpful during an overnight stay.
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
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Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
– James Jenkins
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
Stuff happens when least expected. You day hike could turn into an overnight stay quickly and unexectedly. Be prepare for that situation. Use that pocket to hold an emergency item such as, but not limited to, an extra lighter and/or tinder, space blanket, folding knife, hand sanitizer, water purification tablets, or anything else that would be helpful during an overnight stay.
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
1,362416
Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
– James Jenkins
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Stuff happens when least expected. You day hike could turn into an overnight stay quickly and unexectedly. Be prepare for that situation. Use that pocket to hold an emergency item such as, but not limited to, an extra lighter and/or tinder, space blanket, folding knife, hand sanitizer, water purification tablets, or anything else that would be helpful during an overnight stay.
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
1,362416
Stuff happens when least expected. You day hike could turn into an overnight stay quickly and unexectedly. Be prepare for that situation. Use that pocket to hold an emergency item such as, but not limited to, an extra lighter and/or tinder, space blanket, folding knife, hand sanitizer, water purification tablets, or anything else that would be helpful during an overnight stay.
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
1,362416
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
1,362416
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
1,362416
answered 1 hour ago
B540Glenn
1,362416
1,362416
Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
– James Jenkins
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
– James Jenkins
25 mins ago
Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
Why would you keep those in the hip pocket and not in the main part opf the backpack though?
– Chris H
57 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@Chris H, No particular reason. If you just HAVE TO put something in a small pocket make it useful.
– B540Glenn
32 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
– James Jenkins
25 mins ago
@ChrisH it can be helpful to keep you emergency supplies separated from your daily use items so they are still there when the emergency happens. You should schedule regular inventories of emergency supplies. but it is real easy to lose long term stuff from the everyday section.
– James Jenkins
25 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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This is no broader than outdoors.stackexchange.com/questions/18918/…, lets leave this open
– Charlie Brumbaugh
1 hour ago
@Andy I edited this to make it less broad, as there is currently debate going on among this site's users about how aggressive we should be in closing broad questions (your question already has 1 close vote). Your question is good, but some people are advocating for closing anything opinionated or broad. If you don't want those users to vote to close, try to be specific in your next question. And we hope you have more questions to come! Enjoy.
– Aaron
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