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Does anybody carry High visibility Gear in your BoB's? I guess this goes along with matching your gear to the most likely scenarios for your area. But there might be times when being seen is the best option.
 
I have a high viz vest available, but not actually in my GHB...my GHB stuff is dedicated, so common clothing..fleece jacket, rain gear, hats are in a separate pile... when you ride a scooter, you become convinced that people really can't see you... I have reflector tape covering the helmet and hard bags
 
I have an AMK Heat sheet which is bright orange on one side. My Z-lite pad is also orange on one side. My critical smaller items have orange or yellow 550 attached in case dropped. There is also the signal mirror and whistle.
 
Consider an ENO hammock in a high viz color if your trying to get rescued you can wave it around and when you bed down for the night youll be sleeping in comfort all for a minimal pack weight.

they have one that is hi viz orange with grey border would make a hell of a signal panel
 
I write a lot about evasion gear but for the average person in the woods, myself included, high visibility gear makes sense. I have the Ritter Benchmade Mini-Grip in bright yellow and when I get the larger version of it, I am going to get it in orange. Orange Spark-Lite, the FOX-40 Whistle comes in bright yellow. I wish K&M would offer bright orange anodizing in their overlength matchsafe, too. :)
 
I wear high-vis stuff at work. I'm looking at a Kershaw Responder in yellow. And I'm looking into a VS-17 panel for my BOB......options options...
 
I'm going to pick up some orange 550 cord and was wondering which orange would be better, Neon orange or International orange. Suggestions or recommendations.. Thanks.
 
I have a Hi-Viz vest with reflective panels and a yellow Acme Tornado 636 whistle clipped to it, in my bag.
 
I carry reflecting bands in my gear. It is basic survival equipment, as car accidents are much more common than any disaster.
 
I've carried a small role of bright engineers tape for marking trails. Also, I have a couple of custom mini-VS17 panels that are only about 12" square, but can be tied onto your pack or staked down. I like to maintain a low profile, but it's good insurance to have something to serve as an emergency signal panel or reflective piece of gear.

ROCK6
 
weird...i thought i already typed this post, but it isn't showing up anywhere.

Rock6 where did you get a hold of those mini vs-17 panels?
 
Alan2442 said:
Rock6 where did you get a hold of those mini vs-17 panels?
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There was a Rigger at Fort Bragg that was making them on the side many moons ago. I need to see if I could get my wife or daughter to make some...you could probably get six or so from a full sized VS-17 panel. He just cut up the squares, sewed in the 550-cord tie cord on the corners and hemmed it up.

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ROCK6
 
In addition to a dark green poncho that I normally use, I carry an bright yellow emergency poncho to use for signaling, shelter building etc... or in case I have another person with me and they forget their rain gear. That counts right?
 
SOL Heatsheet Emergency blanket
Very large orange contractor grade plastic bags
Blaze orange lightweight blanket
 
Mushroom said:
I'm going to pick up some orange 550 cord and was wondering which orange would be better, Neon orange or International orange. Suggestions or recommendations.. Thanks.
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I don't think it makes any difference. 550 cord isn't going to be any more visible in the dark, covered with mud or if you're in the middle of a blizzard, flood or rainstorm.

If you want to be seen, get something reflective.
 
Thanks, guys! My question stemmed from the fact that you seem to never see high vis on TV when people are sitting on their rooves waiting for rescue, and here, in the forums, most concentrate on the more tactical aspects of emergencies.
I have some high vis equipment, but my main gear is subdued, with some reflective arm/ ankle bands threaded through the daisy chain on my pack.
 
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