2014 is here, and it’s here to stay; well, for another 11 months anyway. Everyone has a bucket list of things they want to accomplish over the course of the year, and we’d like to bet that a combination of camping, getting outside more, enjoying nature, or being adventurous, is probably on your list. With that being said, one can never be too prepared while discovering new things in the wild. However, we decided to ask The Brevet if they could only bring three items or people with them while camping in the wilderness, what or who would they choose and why. Check out their answers below.
Aric
1) ‘Baloo’ the bear from the jungle book.
This is a necessity…a simple bare necessity. Reasons (like you really need any…): A) He’s a bear… knows the wildness like the back of his hand. Easy. (B) He can talk and sing…who wouldn’t want to talk and sing with a bear?! (C) If you every get worried he would just tell you to “forget about your worry and your strife.”
2) Michael (our keyboardist).
This is a precaution incase we get lost… If Baloo or I got lost and ran into any dangerous animals, we’d both obviously use Mike as bait/distraction to get away. Mike would definitely be the first to go so we could also eat him as a viable source of protein if we had to…
3) Saddle.
If Baloo were up for it, I could ride him for transportation. This would be the ideal wilderness adventure in my book…
Michael
1) Bear trap to catch Baloo.
Since I’m a team player, I’ll use one of my items to help the others. I’ll also need to bulk up for when the other two eat me alive – barbaric but necessary.
2) Alton Brown.
To best prepare my last meal. He beats Bobby Flay on my list of chefs because he backs everything up with science.
3) A purebred American dog.
I’ll need an adventure companion for all the hikes I’ll be taking in the woods. The dogs I work with daily are the highlight of my life – I wouldn’t have it any other way.
David
1) A hatchet.
If Steinbeck taught me anything, it’s that all I need is a hatchet; make weapons, shelter, fire!?! Shit yes.
2) My boxer, Nica.
Nica is probably the most loyal dog in the world. She could help me hunt, and lick my toes when I’m feeling down…
3) Carmen Miranda.
Someone to sing and dance with. Not to mention, I’m pretty sure that fruit hat is bottomless. Jackpot!
