Let's see ..
Lipstick
Sun block
Comb
Oh come on! You guys know me better than that!!
Protein bar
knife
bandages
bactine
rain poncho
fresh water
kleenex (small package, serves double purpose)
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Let's see ..
Lipstick
Sun block
Comb
Oh come on! You guys know me better than that!!
Protein bar
knife
bandages
bactine
rain poncho
fresh water
kleenex (small package, serves double purpose)
Betty - What, no tippet rings?;)
If I'm in fishing at a park all the stuff is in the truck
If I'm in the wild and wooly winderness I take a first aid kit a 9mil and a knife.
I just put all this stuff in a backback.
One of these days I'm gonna break down and get that cool water purifier thing so I can drink from the stream without fear of the boogie-woogie viruses.
I brought the E-tool with me last week when we went up to fish in the snow.
And in my experience, a 9mil works just fine, a shotgun will get rid of any forest creature, and if I forget to bring Chapstick I can at least put myself out of my misery.
Ha Ha I should have looked at the location... I only asked because I regularly go into Bear country, with only my bear spray, emergency kit, which now will include a "SPOT" and fully loaded GSD... and I have only been threatened once by a young Grizzly, and that was before I started traveling with the GSD...
What caliber is the GSD - only the highest..:D
Here is a pic of my GSD..... and my son..
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...IMGP0003-8.jpg
He does not come running back to me when threatened.. he stands his ground until I call him.. which is good in bear country.. I have heard of dogs bringing the bear to the person...
.....Cigarettes
Thermos of coffee
Cigarette lighters
Cookies (chocholate chip or peanut butter)
Glasses and spare glasses
Leatherman tool
I only fish fresh water so I dont cart any along
Cigarettes = The wrapper makes a dandy emergency bandage and a cigarette holds a lighed coal for a long time.
Coffee = Imediate stimulant
Cigarette lighters = Fire starters (plural)
Cookies = Fast source of energy
Glasses = Reflecters and auxillary fire starters
Leatherman Tool = Knife ,saw , tooth pick , tweezers , pliers etc.
See , and you probably thought I was frivolous with the cigarettes and coffee .
Joe V.,
Regarding the .380 cal. PPK, it's a strategic decision to carry. It's and mine purpose it to aim and fire ( empty the aforementioned clip) at the bears' tonsils at just the RIGHT moment. Also ,it's compact enough to secret away from the eyes of a park ranger. It is illegal to have a loaded weapon in a national park wherein I usually fish but I do confess that sin regularly :)
Mark
PS: This "encounter" was last year at Grand Teton NP. Pic was taken through one eyepiece of a binocular at about 200 yds or so. Close enough to cause me to re-route, adding about 2 miles to my hike.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3/08029457.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...3/cd697758.jpg
Clay - I carry in the back some things in the car just in case, especially on longer drives.
Good boots in case I need to walk, a heavier parka in case I have a shorter winter jacket on, heavy mittens, extra hat, blanket, long underwear bottoms, tin cup, granola bars, and one of those 24 hour survival candles that come in a can with waterproof matches. The flame doesn't burn very high (so hopefully the seats don't get lit on fire), but it would keep the inside of a car warmer and the tin cup is for melting snow for water.
All this fits in a medium size duffle.
Well, I realy am, to say the least, shocked at you Veterans of the Military.:shock: How could you forget THE MOST IMPORTANT MILITAERY INVENTION EVER! The P38 and big brother P51 can openers are absolutely essential to any survival kit. This is the original U.S. Army Multi Tool! Take a look here:
http://www.georgia-outfitters.com/page52.shtml#p51
Don't make the ill advised assumption that this item is no longer useful due to vacuum sealing and easy open cans. Come on Vets lets get with the program here and help take care of the uneducated.;):D
Seriously, here is a very short list of the functions this tool performs and performs them very well:Those of you traveling into the wilderness or through hazardous weather conditions really should consider carrying one or two "Heater Meals" in your vehicle or your pack. Heater Meals are fast becoming the new military M.R.E. (Meal, Ready to Eat). Heater Meals are easy to use and provide lots of energy in a low bulk meal:
- 1. Can Opener
- 2. Seam Ripper
- 3. Screwdriver
- 4. Clean Fingernails
- 5. Cut Fishing Line
- 6. Open Paint Cans
- 7. Window Scraper
- 8. Scrape Around Floor Corners
- 9. Digging
- 10. Clean Out Groove on Tupperware lids
- 11. Reach in and Clean Out Small Cracks
- 12. Scrape Around Edge of Boots
- 13. Bottle Opener
- 14. Gut Fish (in the field)
- 15. Scale Fish (in the field)
- 16. Test for 'Doneness' When Baking on a Camp Fire
- 17. Prying Items
- 18. Strip Wire
- 19. Scrape Pans in the Field
- 20. Lift Key on Flip Top Cans
- 21. Chisel
- 22. Barter
- 23. Marking Tool
- 24. Deflating Tires
- 25. Clean Sole of Boot/Shoe
- 26. Pick Teeth
- 27. Measurement
- 28. Striking Flint
- 29. Stirring Coffee
- 30. Puncturing Plastic Coating
- 31. Knocking on Doors
- 32. Morse Code
- 33. Box Cutter
- 34. Opening Letters
- 35. Write Emergency Messages
- 36. Scratch an Itch
- 37. Save as a Souvenir
- 38. Rip Off Rank for On-the-Spot Promotions
- 39. Bee sting removal tool (scrape off w/ blade)
Check them out here:
http://www.heatermeals.com/cart/
You can buy them several places including Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops. If you are diabetic you better be carrying a source of glucose with you to prevent diabetic shock along with whatever insulin supplies you may need. Oranges and their juice are a wonderful source of glucose and vitamins.