Nick flicked his eyes at the other then kept pace with him. he carried the things he did because sometimes there wasn't time TO make and or gather items. that and everything in his bag he could use as a weapon. not that he'd tell the other that. didn't' need him becoming paranoid. as they traveled further and closer to the mountain he shifted his bag so it settled more evenly upon his back. barely noticing it beyond the fact it was bulky and made movement's having to be thought about.