"10 Essentials" Part I

[hayseedw45]

On a recent outing Kevin Estela and I were once again discussing out "10 Essential" items carried with us while spending time in the woods. Is is not my emergency kit or PSK. These are the items I tend to bring with me on all of my trips. These are also the items that tend to get used every time. Items not listed in order of importance.

1- Knives (BRKT-Fox River & Gossman PSK Jr.)

2-Fire Starting Gear (Ferro Rod, Lighter, VCB and Trioxane)

3-Canteen & Cup(Otterbox PSK Shown in Picture)

4-Compass & Map (Map added for AO)

5-Signaling Gear

6-First Aid Kit (Inside of Lock-n-Lock)

7-Shelter(AMK Heat Sheet, Emer. Poncho, 50 Gal. Trash Bag)

8-Cordage (550 and Decoy Line)

To be continued......

 

[hayseedw45]

Part II
9-Flashlight

10-Food(Fishing Kit, 3 Sm. Camlock Snares, Coffee, Tea & Soup Packets)

Shown inside of Tailgunner pack

Shown in bag for use with a larger pack.

This is my woodsbumming "10 Essentials

 

[ilbruche]

Looks like a good set-up. :thumbup:

Is the lock-and-lock this size?
http://www.organize.com/locknlockrec.html

 

[tonym]

excellent set up.

 

[siguy]

looks like a pretty thorough list there. pretty close to my essentials list, but mine is a little bit less developed and more dependent on trekking than staying put-so its generally more minimalist to reduce a pack load.

 

[ROCK6]

That's exactly what I've been doing with the "10 Essentials" for my kids and wife (even use a Kifaru bag, but the heavier ones...might need to get the lighter weight material). I have a couple of Scout's, but still like the Tailgunner:thumbup: Excellent set up and post, thanks for sharing!

Edited to add a picture of the one's I did up for my kids...also that Petzl Tikka can also be used for signalling at night with the strobe function!

ROCK6

 

[k_estela]

Jerry,

Thanks for posting this here. I wanted to duplicate the post from KF but I couldn't access BF for a few hours today. Your pictures came out great. I hope others will post pictures of their 10 essentials.

By the way, I only have 17 more days until my Tailgunner ships from Kifaru!!

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Great setup man! I like that you keep items that you actually use, and not a miniaturized version of useful gear in kit form. I've got a similar setup that I like keeping with me too.

Estela- Dig that new subtitle. :thumbup:

 

[j williams]

Thats a sweet setup. All essentials are represented, with all those you could do well for yourself. Those tailgunners are too sweet I need to get one. What kind of wait is there?

 

[k_estela]

I ordered my tailgunner not too long ago. Wait time is about 6 weeks tops. Not bad since each one is made to order and all are made 100% in the U.S.

 

[j williams]

Thats not bad at all. I will have to grab up one of those, might snag an X ray up at the same time.......

 

[kgd]

Great post Hayseed - and welcome to W&SS

 

[omniviking]

nice useful set up. Pat

 

[BarberFobic1992]

i will think this over and post later, for this willl require some thought