Bobson
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Like the compass thing, I'm not sure this is on topic. It doesn't have much at all to do with firearms, but certainly much to do with hunting. Hope this is on topic.
My uncle got lost in the woods while hunting a few years back. He got out the next day and it was fine, but he wasn't prepared and it could have been worse. Without going into how to avoid getting lost, I'd like to discuss what people typically bring along on a hunt. These are things you'd bring when you don't expect to be out overnight, but maybe you're packing some basics just in case. In other words, don't list a tent, sleeping bag, etc.
Everything you list should be able to fit on your person and/or in a normal sized backpack. Here's what I've got listed so far for what is expected to be a single-day hike/hunt (in no particular order - just as I thought of em):
1. Waterproof matches
2. 2 quart sized ziplock bags
3. A little bundle of a zip ties
4. 3-5 yards of twine (can be used as normal strength twine or peeled for smaller tasks)
5. First Aid Kit
6. Water purification tabs
7. Clif bars, raisins, nuts (basically easy storage, high calorie food that will last)
8. 2 space blankets
9. 2 disposable ponchos
10. Map (waterproofed) and Compass
11. Camelbak (holds initial water and refills as fresh water becomes available)
12. Salt packets (for salt replenishment after intense activity; could be vital after a couple days out)
13. Fixed blade knife
14. A dozen or so Alcohol soaked cotton balls (for easier fire starting in wet or humid conditions)
I guess it could be a bit of an excessive list, but everything there wouldn't sum more than 20 pounds of so (with most of the weight coming from the water, knife, first aid kit, and backpack itself). Trivial weight in exchange for enormous benefit - if you need it, it's cause you're in a life or death situation. Note that most of the things on the list are very small and light in exchange for a huge benefit. Disposable poncho for instance, is about the size of a deck of cards, and half the weight.
Anything major I haven't considered (besides a gun and ammo, ofc; I figured that's a given). I expect some people will view this as being a bit paranoid, but I think everything there is small enough and important enough that it would almost be like, why wouldn't you bring them? Pride? Laziness? Overconfidence? It's good to understand your ability but those three things get people killed in the woods.
My uncle got lost in the woods while hunting a few years back. He got out the next day and it was fine, but he wasn't prepared and it could have been worse. Without going into how to avoid getting lost, I'd like to discuss what people typically bring along on a hunt. These are things you'd bring when you don't expect to be out overnight, but maybe you're packing some basics just in case. In other words, don't list a tent, sleeping bag, etc.
Everything you list should be able to fit on your person and/or in a normal sized backpack. Here's what I've got listed so far for what is expected to be a single-day hike/hunt (in no particular order - just as I thought of em):
1. Waterproof matches
2. 2 quart sized ziplock bags
3. A little bundle of a zip ties
4. 3-5 yards of twine (can be used as normal strength twine or peeled for smaller tasks)
5. First Aid Kit
6. Water purification tabs
7. Clif bars, raisins, nuts (basically easy storage, high calorie food that will last)
8. 2 space blankets
9. 2 disposable ponchos
10. Map (waterproofed) and Compass
11. Camelbak (holds initial water and refills as fresh water becomes available)
12. Salt packets (for salt replenishment after intense activity; could be vital after a couple days out)
13. Fixed blade knife
14. A dozen or so Alcohol soaked cotton balls (for easier fire starting in wet or humid conditions)
I guess it could be a bit of an excessive list, but everything there wouldn't sum more than 20 pounds of so (with most of the weight coming from the water, knife, first aid kit, and backpack itself). Trivial weight in exchange for enormous benefit - if you need it, it's cause you're in a life or death situation. Note that most of the things on the list are very small and light in exchange for a huge benefit. Disposable poncho for instance, is about the size of a deck of cards, and half the weight.
Anything major I haven't considered (besides a gun and ammo, ofc; I figured that's a given). I expect some people will view this as being a bit paranoid, but I think everything there is small enough and important enough that it would almost be like, why wouldn't you bring them? Pride? Laziness? Overconfidence? It's good to understand your ability but those three things get people killed in the woods.