Aron Snyder's new Article

[Rent Outdoor Gear]

Got Aron's new article posted! ROK solid advice on back-country gear and what not to do when packing.

Don't Listen to the GIF!

 

[shaun]

Killer article

 

[Slim Jim]

I think he explained GIF in the beginning.

Very good article Aron! It's great info especially for the beginning backpacker. I myself have never thought to use same battery backup equipment

 

[FrankieP1988]

great advice!

 

[Brock A]

Love it

 

[orionthehunter1]

good article,very informative

 

[jherald]

GIF, i like that made me LOL. Great article Aron! I think we have all been a victim of the GIF. I've always called it being a victim of reality. You plan crappy and or bring crap gear or stuff you dont need and reality will set it upon you quickly.

In my job I see all kinds of crap and garbage come along as far as gear and tools for the job and the same old core stuff will always work over the GIF gear. Unfortunately in my job I know as well as Aron that GIF gear or ideas will get people killed.

 

[cmeier117]

Good article. I will comment on the food. Last year I took enough food for 12 days. I only went for 7. My dad took enough food for probably 16-18 days. I also have a really hard time eating for the first few days and so I pound water and have to try and eat something so I don't get sick, so I will try and take really good tasting food for my first couple of days worth of food. Great article, where was this last year!!!!

 

[robby denning]

and the best part is the article has all the "flavor" of a conversation with Aron. LOL

Good job Aron.

 

[Ryan Avery]

That bitch runs wild in the military. She really seems to influence officers more than enlisted

 

[TJ]

Good article Aron, "say it like it is."

 

[Ridge Ghost]

The GIF has convinced me on several occasions the night before a hunt to check out a new area I have never scouted before. Let's just say I won't be listening to that hussy again.

 

[darcytribe]

guilty! Thanks for sharing from experience aron. Picked up several nuggets of wisdom. Feel free to write more of these as you have time. I always appreciate learning from those who have learned through experience.

 

[larryschwartz]

This is the beast of which he speaks...

Here is the male version of the GIF...

 

[Gman]

Great reading and all very good advise. Id like to see a break down of Arons 10 day food kit.

You'd actually be shocked what that dude packs in on his back for food and drink. It may all be ultra-light but he brings a TON of it. When he's unloading his pack it reminds me of the clown car at the circus.... No joke.

He consumes all of it, so it's the right amount, but it's more than I could handle.

 

[luke moffat]

Great stuff Aron....having been both bit and blessed by the GIF.

 

[NWHunter]

Great Article!

 

[Darren Best]

Yea that sneaky little bitch has gotten me a time or three.

Great article.

 

[crumy]

Sorry but this made me laugh out loud * Never trust your buddy to pack food for you & vice versa – you will kill and eat one another on the mountain

 

[7mag.]

Great write up, thanks Aron. I really like how your personality is reflected in your writing.