Packing for a trip...

[Guest]

So my family will be traveling by airplane to Washington/Oregon next week. We will be exploring Seattle and Portland as well as some day hikes in the area mountains/volcanoes. Being as I

[Grand58742]

Maybe some simple fire starter? Cotton balls and Vaseline.

And a mini-first aid kit. Moleskin, band aids, small assortment of meds.

[qrprat77]

Given the area's climate (ie, temperate rain forest :D ) I second Grand's suggestion of vaseline soaked cotton balls, They do still light even when damp, I tried it, and they burn long enough to dry your tinder. Also, unless the fishin' stuff is standard in your BOB and you are just transfering a BOB to your luggage, I would skip that to save weight, unless you've been fishing in WA before and understand how it works.
Have fun!
Be Safe, if you get a chance to use your kit, don't forget to write it up!

[xdpatriot]

If you can, maybe get ahold of some fuel bars. They can get just about anything going. I like the little orange tri fuel ones. Maybe a small tent or tarp to help the poncho if you have to build a shelter? Good luck. You guys stay safe.

[WILL]

Maybe some simple fire starter? Cotton balls and Vaseline.

And a mini-first aid kit. Moleskin, band aids, small assortment of meds.

Good thinking. OK, I just added a few maxi-pads, band-aids and some anti-biotic ointment.

[Matt In Oklahoma]

This can be picked up there but I'd throw in some powder for chaff and feet because it is damp and you are hiking especially in an emergency. Blisters, diareah and chaff will shut folks down quick like and that stuff gets used more than zombie gear

[miked2345]

I hope all your stuff makes it out there... I have a co-worker who flew last month for vacation. He had a "TSA lock" on his luggage, it's a lock that the TSA can unlock to inspect your checked luggage. When he got to the other end of his flight, his camera and electric razor were gone, and the lock was still on his suitcase!

Needless to say, I wasn't surprised to read in the news a few weeks ago about some TSA agents around the country being fired for theft..

[EX121]

I may not be seeing it but what are you carrying the stuff in? Do you have a fanny pack? I would suggest stopping and picking up some large garbage bags to use as improvised shelter, & etc. I haven't done much hiking on that side of the state, but have fun. Be ready for rain.
If you are planning on trying to go up to Mt. St. Helens be sure to call first to see if anything is open. Most of the visitors centers late Oct. The same for Mt Rainer most of it's closed for the winter.
There are some good places to hike in the city of Portland I've heard but never done. Usaully just drive through.

[WILL]

I may not be seeing it but what are you carrying the stuff in? Do you have a fanny pack? I would suggest stopping and picking up some large garbage bags to use as improvised shelter, & etc. I haven't done much hiking on that side of the state, but have fun. Be ready for rain.
If you are planning on trying to go up to Mt. St. Helens be sure to call first to see if anything is open. Most of the visitors centers late Oct. The same for Mt Rainer most of it's closed for the winter.
There are some good places to hike in the city of Portland I've heard but never done. Usaully just drive through.

My carry on is a mid-sized pack.

[brokedownbiker]

Bring plenty of warm clothes and rain gear; you are coming during the 'blah' season on the wet side of the Cascades. Your kit sounds good but I'd worry about the goodies making it here and back with all the criminals in TSA. Do you really want to risk losing that nice looking Ruger?