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

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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.

 

[Silviuswolf]

I have continually refined my “possibles” kit over the years and here’s where I am at now:

2x chest seals
Dude wipes
Adventure medical kit .3
Sharpener
Fixed blade
Fire kit
Pill kit
Small vs-17 panel
Compass
Spare batteries

What do you have in the pill kit?

 

[Slick8]

Im a roll of TP and dude wipes for added safety kind of guy.




Seriously, just marking this thread to go back and take notes.

 

[bigunit]

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.

Super glue and electrical tape has saved me many trips to the er.

 

[justinspicher]

What do you have in the pill kit?

Eye drops
Ibuprofen
Asprin
Anti-diarrhea
Claritin
Pepto Bismol

 

[*zap*]

As a way to get warm..a tarp, mylar blanket, poncho or mylar poncho, woobie or similar.....sit on butt, cover yourself like a ghost costume and break out your candle or candle tin. Light it up and keep that heat trapped inside with you. If you start to feel sleepy extinguish the flame and let a bit of air in. Works very well if you can lean back against a tree and the warmth may really surprise you.

3 items:
Mylar poncho, mylar blanket and a uco candle tin.
Light and compact.

 

[tall]

I add Tylenol p.m. for sore nights and Benadryl in case someone has an allergic reaction. Easy way to save a life.

 

[Wolfshead]

Contractor bags and maybe a space blanket.
Fox 40 whistle - very loud, pea-less so nothing to freeze and make unusable, and loud. I’m a retired PE teacher and football coach and these are the best whistles. Great for signaling.
Fire starter kit
Electrical tape
Compass, three actually.
Always have a fixed blade on my belt.
About twenty feet of paracord
Two different flashlights and spare batteries.
Always carry the number of bullets what my rifle holds times three.

 

[TradLife406]

Montana Knife Co did a series with Barklow.
A lot of the stuff I already knew. But he mentioned a few things that were really good. Talked about vapor barrier socks. Going to buy a pair. For when you're stuck hiking in wet boots.
A lot of other good info.

I wish more podcasts in the hunting realm would focus on this stuff vs the other usual topics.

 

[Ganderzone]

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.

Super glue replaced bandaids along time ago for me, it's saved me needing to get stitches multiple times. I've found with a bad cut that is bleeding you can use a gaw or rag to get the blood off and quickly pile on some super glue and the surface tension of the glue will pause it long enough for the rest of the glue to cure, bandaids won't do that for you, you'll bleed till you eventually clot but likely bleed through a few by the time that happens.

 

[*zap*]

Montana Knife Co did a series with Barklow.
A lot of the stuff I already knew. But he mentioned a few things that were really good. Talked about vapor barrier socks. Going to buy a pair. For when you're stuck hiking in wet boots.
A lot of other good info.

I wish more podcasts in the hunting realm would focus on this stuff vs the other usual topics.

That is a very good series.

 

[txtransplant]

I have tons of training with them, I don’t really see a scenario that I would need them. I have materials to make a tourniquet if absolutely needed.

If you ever *really* need one, you’re not going to be able to improvise one fast enough. If a main artery is cut, you’ve got seconds.

 

[kpk]

Ibuprofen and Leukotape are by far my most items. Extra contacts, chapstick, super glue, butterfly bandages, tourniqet and Israeli bandage, a gear aid patch, duct tape wrapped on a bic, ferro rod, suture thread and needle (these are great as they're individually wrapped and the thead is very stong for emergency gear repairs), tweezer and tick removal tool.

Everything is in a small sea to summit dry bag which stays in my pack all season. Out of season, it comes out of the pack and stays in the truck. One thing with a tourniqet and bandage - you may just come across a car or motorcycle accident on the way to your hunting spot some day.

 

[tall]

I’m interested in this superglue idea. I’ve seen it used in the ER with good results. What kind of container/bottle of glue are you guys carrying? It seems the little “foil” ones shaped like a tube of toothpaste are always dry by the time I want to use them.