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The Amazing Race => The Amazing Race Discussion => Topic started by: Dånooky on February 14, 2011, 07:35:09 PM
Title: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Dånooky on February 14, 2011, 07:35:09 PM
I thought about something interesting
So far we've talked about teams, tasks, locations and fanny packs, but not that much about what's in the teams' bags.
For some unorthodox items we have:
Kynt & Vyxsin's makeup Steve & Allie's Duct Tape Louie & Michael's clickers Sam & Dan's calculators
If you were to embark in TAR, which items would be essential in your backpack?
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: redskevin88 on February 14, 2011, 07:44:10 PM
1. A small paper-book. For those downtime between flights... 2. A small pillow, so that I could sleep on the streets during HOO 3. Snacks, see 1 and 2. 4. Calculator 5. Notebook & pencil 6. Chapstick 7. Hand Sanitizer 8. Bible 9. Vitamins 10. Alarm Clock (remember Chad & Stephanie sleeping in)
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: AmazingRace on February 14, 2011, 08:36:02 PM
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Jobby on February 14, 2011, 09:22:37 PM
One pen, a small note pad. One small bottle of chinese medicated oil (they work for ANYTHING from sprain/headache/indigestion) Calculator Clicker Small Inflatable Pillow BB Cream + Facial Wash :lol3:
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Coutzy on February 14, 2011, 10:38:45 PM
Calculator & Clicker (Small and lightweight, and both can be extremely useful) Airplane pillow & Space blanket Pen and journal for assistance in the inevitable memory task.
CLOTHING!!! All rolled, and cheap shirts that I don't care about so I can jettison them when I'm done with them. Maybe 1 or 2 outfits that I really care about and will wear for the finals.
A bag full of deoderant, toothpaste, etc
And if it would fit, and it exists, a book of simple phrases in many languages (Spanish, Portugese, Chinese, French. As many languages as possible.)
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: georgiapeach on February 14, 2011, 10:52:25 PM
I think phrasebooks are not allowed...
I love this!! One thing I read ages ago was a suggestion to take a silk pillowcase....handy to stuff clothes into to make a pillow for those times you really, really want one.
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Jobby on February 14, 2011, 11:09:25 PM
I love this!! One thing I read ages ago was a suggestion to take a silk pillowcase....handy to stuff clothes into to make a pillow for those times you really, really want one.
Oh man.. that's really smart.. Just an empty pillowcase and stuffing clothes into it to make a pillow. Simply handy! But no dirty laundry! :lol:
Anyway, just a random question.. do racers bring disposable underwear or simply a few underwear that they dry and wash quickly during pitstop resting hours?? You know.. the hygiene question. :lol:
Oh yea, a compass! Or are we allowed one?
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: georgiapeach on February 14, 2011, 11:47:22 PM
Ian and Teri had these:
But after seeing the run in your undies in Siberia task...I would not suggest paper undies! :lol3:
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: AmazingRace on February 14, 2011, 11:58:08 PM
I can only imagine if that task was done in TAR11! Eye-candy on one end and a nightmare on the other. :neener:
:lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
No pun intended?? :lol:
I think only JVJ and Eric and Danielle looks *pretty* on TAR11? :lol:
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Prophet on February 15, 2011, 08:17:08 AM
My backpack: 1. Hand sanitizer 2. Acidophilus 3. Duct tape 4. Manual counter 5. Calculators 6. Paper & writing utensils 8. Cheap clothing (thanks, Coutzy!) 9. Sailcloth 10. Pillowcase (thanks, Peach!) 11. Personal hygiene products 12. Compass? 13. Good gloves 14. A cap or two
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Oddarane on February 15, 2011, 12:50:29 PM
Sunglasses Calculator Hygiene products Cap Chewing gum Duck tape Clothing A pair of shoes Alarm clock
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: AmazingRace on February 15, 2011, 06:54:23 PM
I can only imagine if that task was done in TAR11! Eye-candy on one end and a nightmare on the other. :neener:
:lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
No pun intended?? :lol:
I think only JVJ and Eric and Danielle looks *pretty* on TAR11? :lol:
Dustin & Kandice and Mirna would be eye-candy too. ;) :lol:
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Belle Book on February 15, 2011, 07:14:50 PM
Here are the things I'd put in my backpack:
1. An alarm clock 2. A notebook and pen (to refresh my memory) 3. Energy bars (you need them on the Race!) 4. Calculators (you never know when they might come in handy) 5. A small pillow that I can use on the airplane or on the streets, 6. Dictionaries (which I'd buy in airports) 7. Clothes (but not too many) 8. Personal hygiene products 9. Medications that I'd need as well as vitamins and sleeping pills (I think Colin & Christie used them to get some sleep when they were racing) 10. Duct tape (just in case)
Of course, some of the stuff might go in my partner's bag (like a calculator or duct tape), but that's what I hope to take along.
Belle Book
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: Mug Costanza on February 15, 2011, 07:56:29 PM
1. Clothes. (Duh. But not too much though. Three or four changes of most things, plus maybe one sweatshirt.) 2. Waterproof sneakers (I don't know where I'd find these, but I can't stand the feeling of having wet socks! :lol: ) 3. Alarm clock 4. Notebook & pencil 5. Small, cheap calculator 6. Pillow case (I was thinking about this before this thread was started, but someone beat me to posting it. :) ) 7. Sleeping pills 8. Medications/vitamins (if allowed)
1. Clothes. (Duh. But not too much though. Three or four changes of most things, plus maybe one sweatshirt.) 2. Waterproof sneakers (I don't know where I'd find these, but I can't stand the feeling of having wet socks! :lol: ) 3. Alarm clock 4. Notebook & pencil 5. Small, cheap calculator 6. Pillow case (I was thinking about this before this thread was started, but someone beat me to posting it. :) ) 7. Sleeping pills 8. Medications/vitamins (if allowed)
If you're over 60 (or Jen), you might need to fill your backpack with these...
Lisa and Joni could have used those.
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: georgiapeach on February 15, 2011, 09:59:10 PM
What Phil packs:
Title: Re: Your Amazing Race Backpack
Post by: mswood on February 15, 2011, 10:16:21 PM
Based on about a hundred racers....Imodium A-D...
Also a space blanket (they fold up very small, always had one with me in Alaska).
Condoms &/ or Lube, because three weeks one way or another I will be using them.
Flight Attendant: Excuse me sir, are you alright in there.
Me: I will be in another 5 minutes.
Title: What would you bring?
Post by: Cheesefeet on November 18, 2013, 11:39:20 AM
I thought I had read this topic before but I could find it so I thought I would make a new topic and bring it back up. So here it is, you made it through the casting process and you are packing your backpack for the race. What do you bring?
Here are some of the things I thought of in addition to be cloths I would bring:
A headlamp: for use in dark situations so that my hands can be free A whistle: I am not sure if this would be needed but it wouldn't hurt to have. Maybe I can use it to hail a cab A small calculator: could come in handy for example the gold detour on season 16 A counter: one of the small clicker counters to be used if I ever need to count anything A small notebook: I would write down everything about the race to use in the final leg memory challenge Ibuprofen: it is a long race this will definitely come in handy Ear plugs and possibly an eye mask: again it is a long race any extra sleep or the ear plugs if you need to concentrate on something can't hurt.
Anyways there are other things I would bring but what are some of your ideas for things you would pack?
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: Oddarane on November 18, 2013, 11:46:31 AM
I would also bring stickers in case I cut myself.
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: Tarfan37 on November 18, 2013, 03:02:59 PM
final memory challenge is usually noteless now but it wouldnt hurt to have
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: paldog123456 on November 18, 2013, 04:24:37 PM
I would also bring a highlighter to mark key things in clues (like "walk" or "bring your gnome").
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: stekay on November 18, 2013, 04:34:20 PM
Pen & Notebook
The absolute bare essentials clothes-wise with maybe another pair of runners. LED Torch Watch
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: AmazingRace on November 18, 2013, 06:50:46 PM
A custom-made RFF T-shirt. :)
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: Jobby on November 18, 2013, 07:05:37 PM
peach in my bag so that ferns can be notified and sent everywhere and help my team. :P
Title: Re: What would you bring?
Post by: redskevin88 on November 20, 2013, 11:06:39 PM