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We all enjoy practicing the skills, putting together kits, and finding our own perfect survival knife, preparation can be fun and expensive! But what are we preparing for? We have the areas we hike, bike, hunt or camp on a regular basis. We generally have at least an idea of what the weather will be like and what terrain we'll be in. So where are you that you may get lost or hurt and have to spend a day or two out of your comfort zone? What area specific gear do you carry?
I am generally in high desert or scrubby low forest terrain. It is usually hot and dry with infrequent shade. It may get quite cool at night though.
- I carry plenty of water, more than I will need for the planned hike. I also carry a coffee can and fire starting supplies so I could boil water if I found it.
- A hat, sunblock and a large bandana are a must.
- GI poncho and plenty of cord for shade and shelter.
- A windbreaker and a non-disposable space blanket for the chill.
- A first aid kit with tweezers, plenty of band aids, moleskin, ace bandage, antiseptic wipes, iodine, Advil, eye drops and burn and sting gel.
- Snare wire and spiderwire.
- Signal mirror, whistle and day glow surveyor tape. Also carry a piece of bike intertube for a quick smoky fire.
- Duct tape. So easy to go through rolls and rolls of it.
- Medium sized knife du jour and maybe a folder or SAK in my pocket. I generally don't require an axe or machete, but may take one if going somewhere new.
- I usually carry a book, either a field guide or a survival guide, mostly just to read for fun or to praxtice a skill. David Alloways is the best for my area. http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Survival-Skills-David-Alloway/dp/0292704925
- Clif Bars. They are tasty and cheap, easy to keep a few for backup energy.
I carry a large daypack so am always bringing extra items so I can practice with them, and new gear that I want to play with. Nothing is too heavy except for the water, so it's an easy carry. So, what is your area? Where may you need to survive and what would you need?
I am generally in high desert or scrubby low forest terrain. It is usually hot and dry with infrequent shade. It may get quite cool at night though.
- I carry plenty of water, more than I will need for the planned hike. I also carry a coffee can and fire starting supplies so I could boil water if I found it.
- A hat, sunblock and a large bandana are a must.
- GI poncho and plenty of cord for shade and shelter.
- A windbreaker and a non-disposable space blanket for the chill.
- A first aid kit with tweezers, plenty of band aids, moleskin, ace bandage, antiseptic wipes, iodine, Advil, eye drops and burn and sting gel.
- Snare wire and spiderwire.
- Signal mirror, whistle and day glow surveyor tape. Also carry a piece of bike intertube for a quick smoky fire.
- Duct tape. So easy to go through rolls and rolls of it.
- Medium sized knife du jour and maybe a folder or SAK in my pocket. I generally don't require an axe or machete, but may take one if going somewhere new.
- I usually carry a book, either a field guide or a survival guide, mostly just to read for fun or to praxtice a skill. David Alloways is the best for my area. http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Survival-Skills-David-Alloway/dp/0292704925
- Clif Bars. They are tasty and cheap, easy to keep a few for backup energy.
I carry a large daypack so am always bringing extra items so I can practice with them, and new gear that I want to play with. Nothing is too heavy except for the water, so it's an easy carry. So, what is your area? Where may you need to survive and what would you need?
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