What items do you carry multiples of while in the backcountry?

[mtwarden]

I’ve been using lithium AAAs in my headlamps for 10+ years- they’re lighter, they operate much better in the cold and last a little longer. The only downside is cost, but I’m not using my lamps daily (I’d go rechargeable if I did).

 

[Montcoyote]

Back when I was regularly carrying a Garmin GPS (don't carry that anymore with smart phone tech) I switched to lithiums. I switched in the headlamps too and never went back. They definitely make a difference.

 

[TaperPin]

I’ve been using lithium AAAs in my headlamps for 10+ years- they’re lighter, they operate much better in the cold and last a little longer. The only downside is cost, but I’m not using my lamps daily (I’d go rechargeable if I did).

Even back in 1995 the weight savings per $ spent made lithium AA batteries one of the most cost effective ways to save weight. That was a disappointment to learn at the time - I really wanted the latest lighter sleeping pad, and batteries aren’t as sexy. Lol

 

[fngTony]

I started bringing and using two headlamps. For long hikes in the dark I hang my little light around my neck to light up where my feet are. Safer and I can make better time doing that.

 

[Tru2life]

Victory cigars

 

[SaltySailor]

Two knives. You lose your knife before taking a animal, you are screwed.

 

[jaym_100]

Headlamp
Batteries

 

[kttedford]

Extra Tikka magazine and batteries

 

[JohnB]

Headlamps. Some combination of a Black Diamond Spot, Nitecore NU25 and the Petal E-lite in my first aid kit
Knives: Currently a Cold Steel Canadian Belt knife and a Havalon
Bic lighter: I think I actually have 3 between the first aid kit, bino harness and inside my pot
Tikka magazines: 3 round in the rifle and a 5 in my pocket

 

[Seeknelk]

Arrows or rifle ammo.

 

[Clayman77]

Fire - pyro putty bic / ferro rod
Trash bags
Knives large fixed small fixed
Socks
bandana
1 headlamp 1 pocket light - extra batteries
Ammo
Shirt- merino
Redundancy is smart

 

[Smallie]

-Two ways to filter water (have had a sawyer squeeze freeze on me for a bit)
-Two ways to start fire plus a bunch of cotton balls dipped in Vaseline
-Two headlamps and some batteries (keep one headlamp in first aid kit)
-Two knives and spare set of socks. Sometimes 2 pairs if on longer trips

 

[kyguylal]

Always an extra set of batteries for lights.

 

[arudelic]

Goes without saying, but good socks.