Danger of an Open Pack on the Trail

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When I was out hiking on the weekend, I accidentally left my pack pocket open while I was on the trail. The pocket contained my house keys.
I hiked down the mountainside for 40 minutes with the pocket open. I passed people on my decent. When I got to my Jeep, I panicked when I saw my pack pocket open! I though, oh my gosh my keys.
Luckily my keys were there in the pack.
It got me to thinking that I've noticed a trend on the trail near the city where people don't want to talk to others on the trail. I'm not sure why this is, but we need to try and reverse that trend. Say hello and watch out for others. Someday we may need each other. AND it's just polite😁
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[@lifesahobby]

Keys always in one pocket zipped .. .. lessons are learned the hard way .

[@agesadventures]

At least this wasn't too hard of a lesson! I could have been worse. I'll double and triple check things next time😃

[@The_Don_TV]

Some lessons are better to learn from other people's experience than your own 😁

[@lifesahobby]

@@agesadventures one day many many years ago we decided to roll down a hill , you know like an idiot .. doing stunt man rolls . Well got back to the car and no car keys . . A great day . I still drive by the house where they let me use their phone to make that call to get the spare key delivered up to me .. and I still always remember that day when I drive by their house . 😀 Now we have KZbin to remind us .. I don't know if we learn better from mistakes though .

[@agesadventures]

@@The_Don_TV very true😁

[@agesadventures]

@@lifesahobby that sounds fun rolling down the hill like that😃 Some mistakes teach us and others not so much😊

[@MtnWanderer-TieDye-]

That could've been really bad. My day pack has a clip on a ribbon in a pocket that I clip my keys to. Glad it turned out well for you. Definitely a valid thing to pay attention to.

[@agesadventures]

I have other packs that have the clip inside and I like to use those. Extra security! I'm just glad it turned out too😁 The knife I found hasn't been claimed yet. It was not a cheap one. I posted on Facebook and I'm also watching to see if anyone mentions they lost it. So there is someone out there bummed out☹

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Always worry about losning my house Keys when out.😮😮😮

[@agesadventures]

I'd hate to lose them anywhere! If they had fallen out, I'd be back on the trail hiking a little more than I had planned to. I'll have to be more careful next time😁

[@DCOutdoors]

Losing my keys is one of my fears, too. Most packs have a little sewn in string with a hook/clip. I try to remember to clip my keys onto that so it doesn't fall out if I'm on trail. People in general are super rude and self-centered. There's also a lot of anger. You don't have to be overly friendly, but being kind is a lost art. Safe hiking. ✌️

[@agesadventures]

This pack I have doesn't have that hook. I need a better pack eventually so I'll make sure that one has one of these or a way to add something like this. There has been a lot of anger the last few years. Maybe things will calm down. I try to be friendly on the trails because I'm out there to get away from the city rudeness😁

[@JimHayesHiking]

I always put my wallet & car keys in a zippered pocket on my pants. Years ago when things were low tech and car keys didn't have the FOB,etc on them and they were just simple flat keys I use to have a spare one duct taped to the inside of my rear license plate plus I always have a spare house key hidden somewhere on my back porch. I agree if someone sees your pack open they should speak up and let you know.Have a great day my friend!

[@agesadventures]

I usually have my house keys in my pack and my Jeep key in a zippered jacket pocket. I didn't have the jacket on so the Jeep key was in my pack in a separate pocket. I don't like to leave the house keys in the Jeep in case something happens to it. This is the first time I've done something silly like this, so I'll just be more paranoid now and double check things😁 I've noticed the parks close to the city, the people are less friendly and outgoing. There are some, but it's getting less and less which is unfortunate! Out in the old logging roads, people are certainly more chatty. Sometimes overly so, lol 😂 I grew up in a small town and we always greeted people. It was just polite to do so. I hope you're having a good day too, Jim😀

[@NatureAndOther]

Lol 😂 🤣 😁 That would be a gigantic coincidence to meet subscriber on a small trail

[@agesadventures]

I know, lol😁 I'm not a big KZbinr, but one can always dream😃

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

Great points Age. Until technology came on the scene I always had a spare key hidden on my vehicle. At home I have a lock box with spare keys inside.

[@agesadventures]

I don't know where I'd put a spare Jeep key. It would either get ripped off from the stuff I drive through or get really, really muddy😁

[@bexm-a8293]

Also I agree with you about people need to be kind and polite and look out for each other ❤

[@agesadventures]

I think it's a symptom of being squished in a city with too many other people, but going out on the trails should make people happier😁 I'll keep being polite on the trails and maybe it'll rub off on a few people😃

[@Nomadiccamping]

My keys are always in a zipped or buttoned pocket . But someone needs to hear this

[@agesadventures]

Mine too except I didn't double check to make sure the pocket was zipped after I used it. I'll be more careful in the future😃

[@JenniferLupine]

Pretty day Age! Whew, I’m glad you didn’t lose your keys! I always put mine in a zippered pocket, same place every time… and that’s all that ever goes in there.👌 Cute bumble bee - I think those blue flowers are Common Camas, they’re a bit taller than what we have, maybe a different variety… I call them Blue Camas…. Pretty! If you see see similar white ones, also blooming now, they’re poisonous. 👌 Have a great week! 😄🌻🌻🌻

[@agesadventures]

I always learn so much from you😁 I'll check the flowers out again and look them up. There is so much out there that is poisonous, it's scary! That's a good idea to have a pocket that is solely for the keys. Then I wouldn't have gone in that pocket out there to begin with. Losing the keys would have been no fun at all! It would have been bonus, stressful hiking. I hope you have a good week as well, Jen😃

[@JenniferLupine]

@@agesadventures Cool! We’ve never lost our keys, thank goodness! We’ve been down some long roads that we wouldn’t want to be stuck on! I’ve seen other people have a dead car battery and a dead Fob battery at trailheads… so far we haven’t had any issues like that ourselves… but all those little things can ruin your day, lol. I think if you look up Camas you’ll get close to the type of flowers there… you were there at just the right time for peak bloom! 😉😁

[@agesadventures]

@@JenniferLupine I just filmed that on Tuesday so maybe they're still happy flowers out there😃 I tried to be best prepared as I can when I got out with the Jeep. I don't want to get stuck out there and if someone is stuck I try to help them. We've got to help each other out there. Keep paying it forward😁

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

You were lucky. My house keys and car keys are on the same ring. I've lost things before on a 10 mile hike but luckily nothing important. I think you are right, we have lost that interaction. I always say hello to everyone on the hike. My thought process is that they may be having a bad day and my smile and hello could make all the difference. The runners never say hi but I've had some great conversations about hiking routes with people I may never see again. In a few instances the Trail bonds you. Sadly the lack of communication may be like you say, from the city. People don't want to make eye contact as some misconstrue this as aggressive or challenging. So they just walk passed, head down, not talking. One thing that does surprise me is how many people hike and listen to music. Each to their own but I love the music of the birds and the forest. On one hike I heard the unmistakable sound of a Lancaster Bomber. It was amazing. The next hiker I saw I wanted to get his perspective and how he felt about the iconic plane. He never saw it, was listening to his music full blast on his headphones. I thought, what a missed opportunity. I wonder if they are using the beat of the music to keep their pace up. Great advice Age and thanks for sharing.

[@agesadventures]

I keep my keys separate. I've got a lot of keys for different things and if I'm going out without the vehicle, I leave those keys at home. One less thing to lose😀 Yes, I say hello all the time and when I don't get a response it feels rude to me. They can just say hi and keep on walking by, but at least acknowledge the human that gave you a greeting. The music is a bad one, especially here! You need to be listening for predators. It would be silly to get eaten by a bear because you were wanting to listen to the latest beats🐻

[@bexm-a8293]

I’m glad your keys were still in your bag 👍

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, that was such a good stroke of luck! It made me happy😃

[@HikerT]

Bumblebees ARE cool, I agree! 😆Just came home from a hike, and I found a necklace on the trail, so I looked at the trailhead to see if anyone left a note. Nope, but I did see someone's house keys hanging there! Oops! lol Glad mine were zipped in. Wild that loose dog just taking off down the trail with no people in sight. So many people lose their dogs that way too.

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, Bumblebees seem friendly in some way. I hope the person that owned those keys was able to figure it out and go back and find them! I posted the knife I found on Facebook. So far no bites. It was crazy seeing that dog like that. Out in the forest, that is also how bear attacks happen. The dog upsets the best and the bear gives chase. The dog the runs back to the owner bringing the angry bear 🐻

[@lorenzooutandabout]

Good point my 🔑 or in my pants 👖 front pockets never in my pack

[@agesadventures]

Thanks, Lorenzo! I'll need to be more careful for sure! I use my front pockets to hold other stuff too so I'm always worried about absently pulling something out and dropping keys somewhere. You'd think I'd hear them though, lol😁

[@CRVideos0877]

Thank you very much, very good advice! Have a nice weekend!

[@agesadventures]

You're welcome😀 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and have a great weekend yourself😁

[@34outdoor]

i'm glad you didn't actually lose them after all! i keep mine on 2 of these light weight carabiners, and when hiking, i clip them to the inside of my bag, wich is also hard to reach for pickpockets, got to cover those corners ;) Thanks for the heads up Age

[@agesadventures]

I need to find a place to clip them to inside my pack! I'll see if I can figure something out. Until then, I'll just need to be more careful😁 Yes, pickpockets will have trouble with that!

[@IvorsTravels]

My keys are always placed in a secure place in a fastened pocket within a bigger pocket of my rucksack. I often get distracted and leave something unzipped. As I usually walk with my partner it is soon pointed out to me. Everything has a regular pocket. On those odd occasions when I put something in the wrong pocket panic can ensue. In the distant past I have lost things. We all learn!

[@agesadventures]

At home, I hang my keys on a hook that I specially put up just for them. Sometimes I forget to put them there and then I slightly panic when I come back to see they are not there, lol😁 Normally, I don't go in that pocket my whole time out there, but in this case I wanted to use the and sanitiser and then oops!

[@deeweeuavp]

I remember ... Sitting down during a hike, bottle to one side and camera to other. Moved off .... Luckily no one else around! I left my camera behind me! Doh!!!!

[@agesadventures]

Yikes! That's an expensive thing to leave behind. Luckily, you got it back😁

[@atrampinthehills.841]

well said...i am always losing my keys

[@agesadventures]

Hopefully, you're not losing them on the trail... I'm just going to have to be more careful in the future. I don't want to have to spend time backtracking to search the trails for my keys.

[@marielsdaylife6330]

Hello friend thank you for taking us with your exciting hike i think someone is start notice you wherever you go good luck

[@agesadventures]

Thank you, Mariel😁 It's beautiful up there, even if I'm just going up there to have a chat with the viewers😃

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

So glad you did not lose your keys! I tend to have my purse with me so I put that whole thing in my hiking bag and my keys are within the purse. I realize this is not going to be a helpful suggestion for you 😊 I'm guessing the people you passed probably didn't notice the open bag.

[@agesadventures]

Yes, I don't generally carry a purse with me on the trails😁 I could get a fanny pack and use that for keys😃 I'm not sure whether they saw or not. I'm thinking that one couple probably did though and didn't speak up. I'll never know and it really doesn't matter. I do know that around the city, people are less likely to be polite on the trails and say Hello. Some seem surprised when I say it. Coming from a small town, that's what we did when we saw anyone. Greet them😊

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

I am always worried about losing my keys! I try to keep them in a separate pocket that I only use for my keys. I love that bumblebee shot with the flowers! A dog on the loose 😮 did that dog have an owner nearby?

[@agesadventures]

I don't have a separate pocket for them in that pack. I carry too much stuff so that may be the reason why, lol😁 I'll need to double and triple check in the future whenever I go in my pack! I think bumblebees are fun to watch🐝 That dog running by was pretty crazy! I think the owner walked by a couple minutes later. I'm not 100% sure though. That dog definitely poops wherever it feels like in the park and it doesn't get cleaned up.

[@wendingourway]

Yup...not a lesson I've learned easily. Searched a trail for an extra couple of hours looking for them keys, else it would have been a long, long way walking home! Indeed, it did suck!!

[@agesadventures]

Oh, no! Glad you found your keys though😁 I'll bet you weren't happy and quite stressed! From now on, I'm going to double or triple check!

[@wendingourway]

@@agesadventures Was brought to tears, but sucked it up, but always kept on spying out places that Otis and I could potentially spend the night. It was either that, or break a window in the truck, stay there for the night and hope that someone would come by with a cell phone! That's something I still keep on saying to myself that I need, except for the monthly cost...but maybe just a used one even so that I can call 911!

[@agesadventures]

@@wendingourway I don't have a home phone so my cellphone is my phone. It just didn't make sense to pay extra for something in the home. Yes, even if you had one without cell service, you could call 911 and you could also have GPS on it too without paying for anything. My hiking pack has too much stuff in it because I'm prepared in case I have an emergency and need to spend the night. I'd be uncomfortable, but I'd survive. It's also good exercise to have the extra weight😃

[@DailyShelter]

Greetings! It's astonishing how hard it can be for someone to inform you about your open bag zipper. In today's self-focused world, such attitude is not justifiable. 😢

[@agesadventures]

So true! The best be can do is to try and project a good attitude to others while out there😁

[@daily-traveler]

멋진 트레일이군요. 걷고 싶은 길이네요.

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 It is very beautiful! Maybe one day you'll be able to visit and hike here😀

[@GusliMike]

An interesting one, because I reckon one of the parts of hiking is giving a lot of attention to details, yet nobody seems to either have dared to say a word, or well, actually noticed your pack was open. As regards people not meddling in, that's how it goes in the big cities, and I can understand this. I was quite curious about this phenomenon and other stuff related to anthropology, psychology and whatnot. There basically will be 2 sorts of politeness: positive and negative politeness. Not minding anyone else's business is the negative one. I'd rather suggest you look them up online if you're curious, but essentially, the positive politeness is when you do small talk with strangers and in general will engage with them by some means on a regular basis, whereas negative politenes presumes you shouldn't bother anyone out of respect to their boundaries, personal space and the way they go about their business. This is most common in the Nordic cities, but I somehow got brought up this way too, both by my family approach and Moscow life, so I can relate. Perhaps the bypassers thought of your pack as a too personal belonging to leave a notice on. With my experience I do agree this approach becomes a nuisance for all parties involved when taken to an extreme. Or maybe the folks were being plain inattentive?

[@agesadventures]

I think the negative politeness happens in the cities. People want to keep to themselves and not be bothered nor do they want to bother others. On the hiking trail, it should be expected you may run into others and this is the time to be friendly. I grew up in a small town and we were always polite and said hello to people on the street in town. I'll keep trying my positive reinforcement on the trail and maybe someone else will change their habits and be more friendly thus causing others to be friendly. One can hope! Yes, the people I passed could have been inattentive too.

[@jeffreysproule]

I dont think i would meet a subscriber when im out shooting because most of my subscribers are from the US lol. It's good that you didn't lose your keys, close call!

[@agesadventures]

You'll need to start filming in the US so that you can run into them then😁 Yeah, I had mini panic attack when I saw the pocket open!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Always keep my keys in a zippered pocket in my pants or Jacket.

[@agesadventures]

If I have my jacket on, they'll be in there. My jacket was in my pack at the Jeep, so I put the keys in the pack pocket. Normally, this isn't an issue and I never go in that pocket, but this day I wanted the hand sanitiser because I didn't know what was on the knife handle. Lesson learned and I'll be more careful😁 I've now got this nice knife and haven't found the owner. Maye they'll see my Facebook post. I keep checking for a message from them on the local Facebook Lost and Found groups, but so far nothing.

[@karelianprepper]

Good points👍 At first I thought that the knife you put in the backpack would have cut your hand when you were examining the backpack. 😬 I have to check and triple check everything, because I have been diagnosed with ADHD, so I might lose things easily. It's annoying. My M95 Ranger knife also got lost somewhere. I can't remember where I put it

[@agesadventures]

Thank you, Joni😁 I try to be careful with knives😀 Yeah, if you feel compelled to triple check things, I can see it getting annoying. Too bad about losing the knife! Hopefully, you find it again sometime soon! I hope you're having a good week and hopefully you can have some fun outdoors on the weekend.

[@karelianprepper]

@@agesadventures Thank you. Happy weekend to you. Last weekend I was in the forest. In fact, there were four freedays. During the whole time, neither the phone nor the internet worked. In addition, there was GPS interference. It felt strange to be without internet. I'm already used to it, that it works anywhere. This week went by quickly. I've been editing the video in the evenings. But next weekend I have time to watch other youtubers videos. I can't always get around to watching other people's videos properly if I have things to edit in the evenings. Editing takes a lot of time even if the video is short. But now I can watch youtube videos.

[@agesadventures]

@@karelianprepper sometimes it's not possible to watch the videos especially if you want to be a content creator. You're a creator, not a consumer😁 Sounds like a good time to be disconnected from the outside world😀It's starting to get more and more connected unfortunately. I've noticed that my cellphone is starting to work further and further into the forest.

[@ervinslens]

So nicely elaborated man.

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 It's always a good idea to keep your keys safe and come off the mountain with them😃

[@flynorthprod]

Maybe the people you passed were too star-struck to say anything to you. 😅 I'm always worried about losing my keys and wallet too. I keep trying new pockets in my bag, but I really just need to choose one I won't be digging through during the hike. Ironic appearance by the loose dog. 😊

[@agesadventures]

I think you might be on to something there, Daryl! They were so excited to finally see me they had horse blinders to everything else😁 I think I even thought about it as I put my pack back on that I should double check that I closed the zipper and I convinced myself that I had. I was too lazy to take the pack off and put it back on again. Lesson learned! I hope😃 Yeah, the dog running loose was crazy! I think I saw the owner walk by a couple minutes later, but the dog was long gone and did not turn back to come find him.

[@The_Don_TV]

Outdoors look after yourself and each other... For sure we all should be aware of things around and try to help out when in oportunity. Good thing that everything was ok and all stuff inside, you were lucky Age 😎🙏🏻

[@agesadventures]

I think if we do good things out there then one day when we need good things, there will be a better chance of us receiving it😃 I was pretty happy that it was all there! Phew😊

[@The_Don_TV]

@@agesadventures Yes I think You are right 👍🏻😎

[@CraigKoppel]

If I saw your pack open I would have said something. I agree that people nowadays are too standoffish. I’m glad you didn’t lose them because that would have sucked. 👍

[@agesadventures]

I'd have to go back up the trail scouring every inch with my eyes hoping to find them. I'm going to remind myself to be much more careful. I've always tried to be careful, but my mind suddenly slipped this time. I'm sure you would have said something. You'd probably say, "Age, what the heck are you doing here?" LOL😁 I hear you though. I'd say something to someone else. I always tell them when they drop stuff too. I grew up in a small town. Everyone said hi to everyone else. The problem with small towns is that everyone knows your business too so if you'd done something stupid, it'd get around😃

[@HikeCamp]

I carry my keys in a pocket and put them on a lanyard to my belt. should they work out of my pocket (which they never have) the lanyard will retain them.

[@agesadventures]

That's a great idea, Max!

[@wongdusun-ug9sd]

Nice place friend have a nice day 7:11

[@agesadventures]

Thank you😁 I'm glad you enjoyed the video😃

[@Truckerjonsoutdoors]

Gotta be careful. I'm pretty sure we all have done something similar. It is so easy to do. Hell, I lost my snowmobile once when I was a teen. But that is a whole nother story. there may or may not have been alcohol involved.

[@agesadventures]

And snowmobiles don't fit in zippered pockets really well😁

[@Truckerjonsoutdoors]

@agesadventures No, they don't😀

[@yasminshikingmission]

Oh no 🙈 😅😅😂 to think you passed your subscribers on trail and they didn’t even tell you about your open bag 😬 on a serious note though that would be very frustrating loosing them on a trail. I absolutely would tell someone there bag is open if I saw someone with one open P.S bumblebees are cool 😎🐝

[@agesadventures]

Always have to think positively, lol😁 Subscribers could be hiding anywhere... It would not be pleasant to backtrack up the mountain hoping to find them. It would have got dark on me. All is good though, they were still there😃 There is something about Bumblebees that I just enjoy watching them.

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

Wait a minute... 😂 Did they tell you that your bag was open? No... Are they a subscriber- probably. 😆 If they really are subscribers, it was extra rude to not tell you! I love that thought process! 😁👊

[@agesadventures]

You have to think positively😁 Must have been subscribers, lol😃

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

@@agesadventures 😄 They were too starstruck at the sight of you to tell you that your bag was open! They said, "OMG, it's really him!!"

[@agesadventures]

@@IceBearHalfwayPoint Exactly😁 They don't need to be shy though, us stars still like to chat with the regular folk😃

[@scootladychicago]

oof, that could have been so much work! if no zippered pocket, i like to clip them inside my pack or to me. can't believe your subs let you down like that. 😉🛴❤

[@agesadventures]

Yeah, that could have been me up scouring the mountainside trying to find my lost keys on the trail! I would have been stressed the whole time too. This pack doesn't have a clip in one of the pockets. I should look for a pack that does. I know! I can't believe they didn't come up and say hi at least, lol😁😁