What's in your daypack for that unplanned overnight on the mountain?

[WyoBowhunter21]

I always carry a first aid kit, then an essentials kit. I have a lighter, waterproof matches, knife(small), ribbon, half a roll of duct tape(taped to my nalgene), space blanket, candy, cliff bar, and water purification.

 

[cali_hornhunter]

First aid kit rain gear fire starter bic lighters waterproof matches pcord couple of space blankets and tp some extra food( cliff bars and a MH) and also water purification.
But I thnk I need to revise mine and maybe add some things to it not sure so many options

 

[tstowater]

Sorry that I left the thread for a while. I'm going to study this in the next couple days and get back with some questions. I'm seeing where a tarp and quilt may have some real merit, especially if they don't take up much room. What do you lay on since the ground can really eat up a lot of body heat? Still, part of the problem was the lack of burning materials. We were in northern BC and high enough that fire materials were nonexistent. That is what I'm looking for. I always carry some fire-starting equipment, just need the materials. Yeah, I figured out afterwards that we were ill-prepared, but I don't think anyone was expecting what happened. Thanks for the input. Any other thoughts??

 

[ohhiitznik]

Sorry that I left the thread for a while. I'm going to study this in the next couple days and get back with some questions. I'm seeing where a tarp and quilt may have some real merit, especially if they don't take up much room. What do you lay on since the ground can really eat up a lot of body heat? Still, part of the problem was the lack of burning materials. We were in northern BC and high enough that fire materials were nonexistent. That is what I'm looking for. I always carry some fire-starting equipment, just need the materials. Yeah, I figured out afterwards that we were ill-prepared, but I don't think anyone was expecting what happened. Thanks for the input. Any other thoughts??

I carry a thermarest Zlite pad and I'll leave it strapped to my pack.

 

[2rocky]

Foil emergency "blanket" is a very visible signal device and wind direction indicator for landing a helicopter. Better between you and the ground, or as a reflector on the other side of the fire than as a warming layer.

 

[Tim in Wa.]

I've been thinking about a S O L Escape bivy http://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/escape_bivvy.php they are supposed to deal with moisture better than the older model.Anyone spend a night out in one of these ?
Tim

 

[dotman]

I don't bring along a space blanket because they are worthless. Kifaru Woobie is a lifesaver and is very light. Also look at the hill people gear mountain serape. Has many uses and is a great piece of gear with great reviews.

I wouldn't say it is worthless and at around 1-2oz I'll always have one in my pack. More uses then just wrapping yourself in it.

 

[rye_a]

In case of An unexpected overnight or need for shelter I carry my Kifaru Woobie and extra layers in my day pack as well as a fire kit (2 lighters, flint & steel, Vaseline cotton balls) and sometimes my Katabatic Bristlecone bivy (10 oz). I also carry a small first aid kit with a small signal mirror and space blanket.

 

[Trout bum]

Daypack:

Water filter
tarp
woobie
rain gear
insulating layer (nano, spindrift, or down sweater)
warm hat
field dress kit
essentials kit (Potable Aqua tablets, vaseline soaked cotton balls, lighter, extra batteries, 4x tippet and a few flies, extra headlamp, surefire light)
satellite messenger
Maps
extra release
extra socks
paperback book (use as extra fire starter as well)
first aid kit
food
TP, trowel and mini hand sanitizer

I use ultralight gear but don't get too wrapped up in gram counting because I would rather enjoy a few extras. I have gone out with more Spartan setups but prefer to have a minimal comfort level. If there is a good chance I'll be away from base camp for a night or two the kitchen bag (snowpeak litemax stove, coffee, etc.) goes with along with extra food. Then I am essentially close to bivy setup (less pad, bivy and down bag).

 

[blb078]

What are everyone's' day pack weights? I'm coming in just a little under 30lbs but that includes weapon, optics, clothes I'm wearing, food & water.

 

[colonel00]

Interesting thread. Glad it was brought back up. I have noticed on thing in this thread and others that I have read that nobody ever seems to mention and that is zip ties. I always have a few zip ties of various lengths in all my packs/kits. The can be invaluable. Sure duct tape and paracord are great but there is a time and place where zip ties are irreplaceable. I even carry a 24" one that is rolled up for those just in case moments. At worst, it would be an easy one-handed tourniquet.

 

[rodney482]

Did you guys see Randy use his game bags stuffed with pine needles?

Daypack:

Firstaid kit (includes fire starting supplies)
Kill kit
Katadyn
MH 2 serving meal (emergency meal)
Lunch
Fleece cap
Spindrift
Rain gear
TP, purell
Glock .45
Bowhunting gear

 

[trapperjay]

"Did you guys see Randy use his game bags stuffed with pine needles?"

Is that on a video link?

 

[luke moffat]

What are everyone's' day pack weights? I'm coming in just a little under 30lbs but that includes weapon, optics, clothes I'm wearing, food & water.

Really depends on what, where, and when I'm hunting...for bears in the summer its around 20 pounds, for sheep in September it can be as high as 35 pounds...just depends. I take what I need and it is what it is.