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mgraber
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absolute necessity quote mc2mens: "  "
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Naguethey
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My cameras, so I can watch the footage and look at the pics all through the winter. Just waiting for spring.
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Sobi
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No matter the season -20 to +90 the HI-TEC's have to come along. 15 years and running! 
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Minnesotian
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A flask of scotch, Lagavulin 16.
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SunCatcher
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My Chair with a Back.
SunCatcher
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schweady
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Welcome to bwca.com, RustyBoldt. Great name.
Better yet, with the backs intact:
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Old Hoosier
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Solar shower.
If you think the shower at the end of the trip is the greatest one you ever had - try one mid week when you have just completed a great day of paddling and fishing. And the walleyes are sizzling in the skillet while you clean up for a sunset dinner of fresh fish.
Now THAT'S a great shower.
Old Hoosier
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mocha
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doubles as my pillow and confidant on trips.
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walllee
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Kelty camp chairs...great for camp and canoe.Bought them on a whim,sure glad I did.
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kanoes
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with the back removed... 
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PineKnot
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Two buttpads for my canoe seat. Getting a sore butt is a....pain in the arse....
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TuscaroraBorealis
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Indispensible gear
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OldieMoldy
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Hands down, no contest, my faithful dog. I ran into a quote that just about sums it up;
Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade.
I will protect you with my last breath.
When all others have left you and the loneliness
of the night closes in, I will be at your side.
Nothing, absolutely nothing beats a good dog.
Rob
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mjmkjun
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quote Goldenbadger: "quote OldieMoldy: "Hands down, no contest, my faithful dog. I ran into a quote that just about sums it up;
Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade.
I will protect you with my last breath.
When all others have left you and the loneliness
of the night closes in, I will be at your side.
Nothing, absolutely nothing beats a good dog.
Rob"
I wholeheartedly agree!"
+2
Outstanding post, OldieMoldy.
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Humdinger
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quote Savage Voyageur: "quote Arlo Pankook: "quote fitgers1: "My little Sony radio. I like to hear the weather in the morning and the Twins games in the evening."
X2"
I love that little Sony radio, I listen to WELY to twins games and weather too. "
Always nice to listen to a little "end of the road" radio before bed time.
(I'm surprised the P-bottle hasn't been listed yet...)
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kanoes
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quote mocha: "
doubles as my pillow and confidant on trips."
youre too damn cute. :)
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Minnesotian
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quote andym: "Alite Monarch Butterfly chair which is much lighter than the chairs shown here but not for everyone. But for me it cradles my back so nicely that it makes me feel better at the end of a long day of travel.
I'd put down a good sleeping pad (BA insulated air core or exped) first but I consider a sleeping pad a necessity rather than a comfort item. Still those pads made me much comfier than the thermarests I used to use."
I got one of those chairs too, Andym, and I love it. Packs so small I even bring it backpacking. But like you said, not for everybody because you have to balance on it.
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overthehill
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quote jb in the wild: "I have to have my exped synmat 9 dlx. If I'm gonna sleep I want my BWCA sleep number bed.
JB" DITTO
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cheesewiz
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quote Old Hoosier: "Solar shower.
If you think the shower at the end of the trip is the greatest one you ever had - try one mid week when you have just completed a great day of paddling and fishing. And the walleyes are sizzling in the skillet while you clean up for a sunset dinner of fresh fish.
Now THAT'S a great shower.
Old Hoosier"
Ditto!
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smokedwhitefish
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A small bottle of hand lotion has come in handy many times after being spiked by slimy fish all day.
That or whiskey I suppose.
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housty9
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quote fitgers1: "Oh joy! Potheads running around the wilderness. " Better then drunks or crackheads least there mellow. I need a chair to old to sit on the ground or logs.
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realandrea
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I can live without a lot as long as my sleeping bag remains dry and fluffy. My biggest comfort is a campfire. I really suffer during fire bans!
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boonie
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TP
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ozarkpaddler
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quote mc2mens: " "
I just cannot understand the "Need" to get high to enjoy the wilderness, or for that matter, LIFE?
For me, it's a tarp, my CCS being the best I've owned.
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Rich11
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Exped, leathermans, and my fishin pole!
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Goldenbadger
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quote OldieMoldy: "Hands down, no contest, my faithful dog. I ran into a quote that just about sums it up;
Trust in me my friend for I am your comrade.
I will protect you with my last breath.
When all others have left you and the loneliness
of the night closes in, I will be at your side.
Nothing, absolutely nothing beats a good dog.
Rob"
I wholeheartedly agree!
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Goldenbadger
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And my "can't go without" is a fresh pair of undies for each day. :)
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timatkn
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Exped
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TeamTuna06
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Camp chair, worth the weight hands down.
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hwdhusky
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I like to bring baby wipes. They are helpful for cleaning all sorts of things...hands, face, and a quick "shower" if needed. Plus your hands don't smell all fishy:)
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mc2mens
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AndySG
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Just scored an Eno Single Nest Hammock at Copia. Can't wait to try it out.
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Arlo Pankook
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quote fitgers1: "My little Sony radio. I like to hear the weather in the morning and the Twins games in the evening."
X2
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Savage Voyageur
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quote Arlo Pankook: "quote fitgers1: "My little Sony radio. I like to hear the weather in the morning and the Twins games in the evening."
X2"
I love that little Sony radio, I listen to WELY to twins games and weather too.
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lean
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quote mc2mens: " "
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Wables
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(I'm surprised the P-bottle hasn't been listed yet...)"
That's what the bowman's spare Nalgene bottle is for. ;)
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fitgers1
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Oh joy! Potheads running around the wilderness.
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awbrown
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Just finished up setting up my gear in the back yard for the first time this year, and realized the little gadget I love the most.
Figure 9 carabiners.
Man, I love those things! With a Lean shelter and a 10 x 14 tarp, my camp site can be real rope intensive. Those little figure 9 carabiners keeps the knots are a minimum. I don't have anything against tying knots, but those little gadgets are great for us old guys with arthritic fingers, or when your fingers are cold.
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bwcadan
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My cot. Every body has their own tent and cots allow for excellent sleeping whether or not the ground is even, rocky, or pocked. Strap the ole thermarest on so it does not slip and sleep comfort is mine.
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awbrown
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quote fitgers1: "Oh joy! Potheads running around the wilderness. "
At least they will be a lot quieter then the drunks!
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vinnie
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quote mc2mens: " "
a must take
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nctry
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Clean Underwear!
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Spartan2
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wool socks, and an extra large, thick pair just for sleeping, too.
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Vizslaholic
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quote OBX2Kayak: "The Warbonnet Blackbird hammock. After sleeping in it, I am no longer able to "go to ground.""
Same, I love that hammock!!!
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fitgers1
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My little Sony radio. I like to hear the weather in the morning and the Twins games in the evening.
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mjmkjun
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weatherband radio. once i made a trip with it i discovered how much i'm comforted by forewarning (ETA & intensity) of bad weather heading my way. fits in shirt pocket.
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RustyBoldt1
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So what's the one comfort thing that you need to take? Even if you really don't need it just looking for some ideas.
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jb in the wild
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I have to have my exped synmat 9 dlx. If I'm gonna sleep I want my BWCA sleep number bed.
JB
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snakecharmer
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Gotta go with the solar shower. A hot shower in the woods and I'm a new man :)
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AdamXChicago
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Sea-to-Summit Pillow - have never slept better outdoors
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mooseplums
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A pillow
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whiteh20
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My rag rug
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andym
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Alite Monarch Butterfly chair which is much lighter than the chairs shown here but not for everyone. But for me it cradles my back so nicely that it makes me feel better at the end of a long day of travel.
I'd put down a good sleeping pad (BA insulated air core or exped) first but I consider a sleeping pad a necessity rather than a comfort item. Still those pads made me much comfier than the thermarests I used to use.
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Mongo65
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My french press coffee maker. Nothing beats a good cup of coffee first thing in thing in the morning.
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TFo
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I can go without a camp chair, but I will NOT enter the BWCA without my Sitbacker canoe seat.
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RustyBoldt1
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I have to say a little shocked to hear a couple showers but it sure does sound nice though chair would have to be my must have but you hammock people got me thinking to. Cute bear by the way.
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Mort
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Just a regular nylon hammock to lounge in during the day and early evening.
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keth0601
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A good fishing pole and tackle. Well that and my hammock, not sure if I could go without either.
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OBX2Kayak
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The Warbonnet Blackbird hammock. After sleeping in it, I am no longer able to "go to ground."
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Savage Voyageur
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Good answers all, I would have to say a hammock is what I can't go without. I first started with one of those string hammocks and now have a ENO doublenest. Nothing better than a nap in a hammock after a long day.
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Sierra1
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A chair with a back and my CCS Tundra Tarp...
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Tony
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 My tarp and chair
tony
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BigAl2
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Kanoes: Where did U get that stool ? (I tried looking for it on Cabala's site- but no find). How much does it weigh?
I would like to get a chair for my solo trips, but chair has to be very light. Trying to lighten my load.
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canoe212
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A clean pair of socks for everyday and a couple more. I hate putting on wet or crusty socks.
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Kowboy
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Foam ear plugs, my brother snores something terrible.
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Frenchy19
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Nemo Pillow
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gutmon
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Ibuprofen.
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Bwoods
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quote mc2mens: " "
I plead the 5th.
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luft
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+1 on Ibuprofen!
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Jeriatric
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Sitbacker for camp and canoe.
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Jeriatric
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quote mocha: "
doubles as my pillow and confidant on trips."
You can never have too much protection.
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