Basic survival items

[Nickofthewoods]

Small whistle for signaling hell

 

[Jimss]

I recently got soaked to the bone while moose scouting around the same time as the unfortunate deaths. I was in the alpine (10,500') when a sudden downpour soaked through what I thought was an excellent set of gortex raingear. If I wouldn't have had a tent set up with dry clothes I would have been in trouble if I was forced to spend the night in hypothermia conditions. You would be amazed at how spooky conditions can be even in the summer in high alpine areas....so be prepared!

After that experience I immediately ordered this:

SOL Excape Bivvy with Hood

Stay warm and dry with the high-visibility orange Escape Bivvy, a breathable bivvy crafted of a proprietary fabric that allows moisture to e

www.scheels.com

It is waterproof, breathable, etc. It is re-usable so it is possible to use multiple times. I was thinking it would be nice to use when it's super wet and I don't want me and my gear to get soaked in areas with little cover. It only weighs 8 oz and only takes up a tiny bit of room in a pack.

 

[Honyock]

One thing not mentioned that I always carry is super glue. I had a broadhead incident and super glue saved a trip to the hospital.

 

[IAm_Not_Lost]

For just a basic day hike/hunt in an area I’m familiar with I carry a knife, light, lighter, small multi tool, water filter, small med kit, compass, backup fire-starter, spare batteries. Appropriate clothing for weather and conditions.

For multi day backpacking trip or hunting trip just add normal additional items like ultra light stove, small kit repair kit, headlamp and backup, sleep system, tent/bivy etc.

I don’t have an InReach or other emergency gps signaling device. Probably should, but I guess there’s an aspect of just wanting to be alone and have some risk in life. My Iphone does have GPS messaging capability now, which is cool I guess. I tried it and it does work just fine.