What\'s in your survival kit?

[Mad_Angler]

Mine was built for wilderness canoeing with my daughters. So it is a bit heavier but I hope a bit more user friendly:

space blanket
bandaids, neosporine, medical tape
aspirin and ibuprofin
lighter, waterproof matches, and tinder
headlamp
two snack bars
paracord
whistle
water treat pills
small knife
compass


All packed in a nalgene bottle that keeps it dry and provides a container for water purification

 

[cohunter14]

All packed in a nalgene bottle that keeps it dry and provides a container for water purification

I like that idea!

 

[WontQuit]

Okay, so I just ordered some Quickclot for my pack and a Firesteel fire starter (in case my lighter doesn\'t work). I will also pick up some superglue next time I\'m at Walmart.

Thanks for the string, I\'m a bit more prepared this year for myself and my team (and whoever else we may happen upon) thanks you you guys!

 

[elky McElkerson]

fire starter.
bandaide
iodine swabs
water purifying tabs.
space blanket
leukotape
lighter (BIC)
pain pills
tweezer
nail clippers.

^^ from memory.

 

[elky McElkerson]

my fire starter is the size of a car key..tiny.
it has a mag bar that i can scrape from..the ferro rod and a carbon steel scraper. it is on my truck key chain 100% of the time.

i have a slightly larger one that has some trick african wood handle that i can scrap tinder from as well.

i bought it from some guy on the internet called HEMLOCK. his communication sucks, but he builds a great product.

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[cohunter14]

That\'s an awesome idea Cliff. I love the choke tube tool as well!

 

[bowhunter]

My first elk hunt was with a long time friend. We each had our own first aid kit. He had a better one that had lots of extra items like sutures. He kept encouraging me to \"Cut Myself\". He was wanting to try them out.

 

[AaronJohnson]

I use a vitamin water bottle from a convenient store in lieu of Malvene due to the lighter weight and durability.

Everyone should listen to the Gritty Bowmen podcast on iTunes. Aron Snyder is a regular contributor and covers first aid in good detail.

 

[Jaquomo]

As Deertick mentioned above, duct tape can be an invaluable tool. It can be used to lash a shelter, hold a wound together, craft a splint, and perhaps most importantly, hold a space blanket in place. It can even serve as emergency \"rope\".

Wrap it around something else you ordinarily carry. If you need it, it\'s always there waiting.

 

[Deertick]

Duct tape, and I also put electrical tape wrapped around flashlights and pack frames. These are low cost/high reward things to do. Set it and forget it.

 

[WW]

Duct tape is also a good fire starter. Take about 3 inches of it and roll it up real tight so it looks like a stick. Light the end of it and you have a fairly long burning match. Place a little tender over it and you are good to go.

 

[Zpd307]

duct tape :upthumb: I roll a mini roll from the larger roll, it doesn\'t take much space.....