Who carries survival item when hunting?

wollybear · August 08, 2009, 06:32:00 PM

compass,or gps,2 knives,space blanket,jerkey,whistle.lighter .mattches.watter..and my pouncho.thid is my small little back i have at all times

mrpenguin · August 08, 2009, 09:41:00 PM

Mostly heat packs, a lighter, basic first aid (band aids, gauze, ointment), benedryl pen, aloe, string (slings and tourniquets), extra food, extra lights, compass, flashlight, rain gear, sharpener, and that's it I think... I plan to add water tabs and a space blanket this year... even though in CT we don't tend to go more than a mile or 2 into the woods (and often there are houses close by), you just never know... OH I also carry a CPR mask incase I need to perform CPR on someone... again, you just never know...

STOBBER · August 08, 2009, 11:00:00 PM

Depending on how deep i intend to ramble......i have a small fanny pack with the basic stuff.
water purification tablets , space blanket , vasoline cotton balls , ferrocium fire starter , bic , first aid items , , paracord , buck folder , granola bars and canteen.
However i never enter the woods with out my Ka-Bar Becker 9" fixed blade,inside the pouch on my knife sheath is my firestarter , some cordage and water pur.tab..

Curtis Haden · August 09, 2009, 01:38:00 AM

Always have a large, stout-bladed knife, as well as a small pocketknife, a new bic lighter, a large-bore pistol, and at least 6' of strong cordage or rope. A cell phone (on silent) and a small GPS usually take the trip as well, but I rarely hunt more than an hour from civilization.

SteveMcD · August 09, 2009, 01:59:00 PM

Yup.. compass, topo map, waterproof matches, flint & steel/magnesiium, extra batteries, cell phone, extra socks, hand/boot warmers, high calorie candy (Snickers), canteen of water, flashlight, towel, drag rope, plastic bag, extra wool cap and gloves.

ethan · August 09, 2009, 07:02:00 PM

A regular old roll of electrical tape is always with me. You can tape up a cut or use it for quick reapirs, it will stretch pretty tight and hold.

tim roberts · August 09, 2009, 09:29:00 PM

Yes, I believe in having one, and carry it also, flashlight, water filter straw, metal match, with some fat wood, a small bivi sack, paracute cord, and a couple of large plastic sacks, all of this fits in a bag just larger than my fist.

leatherneck · August 09, 2009, 11:17:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by TheFatboy:

QuoteOriginally posted by leatherneck:
A compass and a .357 pistol. You just never know. Had a guy killing off hunters several years ago.
You had a guy who ran around in the woods and killed hunters? :eek: [/b]

Yep, his name is Dillon. He's in prison now. But he definately left his mark around here. I believe the final count was 7 sportsman killed. A real shame.

tradtusker · August 10, 2009, 08:49:00 AM

If i have my hunting pack, i have a bunch of survival gear that would keep me alive in the woods for days.

if i dont have my hunting pack
then i almost always have a

- multi tool knife
- bic lighter
- cell phone
- chapstick

TheFatboy · August 10, 2009, 08:54:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by leatherneck:

QuoteOriginally posted by TheFatboy:

QuoteOriginally posted by leatherneck:
A compass and a .357 pistol. You just never know. Had a guy killing off hunters several years ago.
You had a guy who ran around in the woods and killed hunters? :eek: [/b]
Yep, his name is Dillon. He's in prison now. But he definately left his mark around here. I believe the final count was 7 sportsman killed. A real shame. [/b]

7 people? Damn, that's just sick. He got a lifetime sentence I presume?

greenhed · August 10, 2009, 09:51:00 AM

I carry entirely too much stuff. space blanket, matches, lighter, water purifier, knives, fire starter, the usual. Around here if you can get cell reception, you wont find much game.

leatherneck · August 10, 2009, 10:16:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by TheFatboy:

QuoteOriginally posted by leatherneck:

QuoteOriginally posted by TheFatboy:

quote:
Originally posted by leatherneck:
A compass and a .357 pistol. You just never know. Had a guy killing off hunters several years ago.
You had a guy who ran around in the woods and killed hunters? :eek: [/b]
Yep, his name is Dillon. He's in prison now. But he definately left his mark around here. I believe the final count was 7 sportsman killed. A real shame. [/b]
7 people? Damn, that's just sick. He got a lifetime sentence I presume?

Several of them. He should have gotten a lifetime of beatings with a cane.

Anyhow, I'm with some of you all, I carry entirely too much stuff in my pack. I live by the philosophy, rather have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.

PAPA BEAR · August 10, 2009, 03:41:00 PM

500 sw....bullets...two types of fire starters fishing line with hooks in a pill bottle...two lights...two gps...compass...pup tent...space blanket...two pairs socks...plenty of water,jerky,trailmix and a full roll of pink flaggers tape in case you do get lost and need to leave a trail for rescuers...this is only for hunting deep in the forest though.when hunting between roads i take a very light pack as i would have to be completely retarded to get lost in an area completely surrounded by roads.if i'm guiding the list gets longer.

joevan125 · August 10, 2009, 03:51:00 PM

Baby wipes

straitera · August 10, 2009, 04:58:00 PM

Compass always & Canteen.

doctari · August 10, 2009, 05:40:00 PM

Common sense is the number one thing that should be included first. May daypack has the rest.

Bill Tell · August 10, 2009, 06:44:00 PM

My basic survival set up is this.

US Army canteen with mug. It comes with a nylon cover.

In the cover with the canteen and mug I store one emergency blanket.

To the canteen fashioned in a braided strap is 50 feet 5 strand parachute cord for a total of 250 feet.

On the outside there is a little pouch and I have some char cloth and a striker in there.

On my belt the gerber infantry knife.

My two concerns is always for water and cold temps.

Combine this with my bow and I am pretty much good to go.

Would love to know where to get the instant blood clot stuff. I would figure out a way to add that as well.

The Vanilla Gorilla · August 10, 2009, 07:05:00 PM

2 knives (small folder, 1 larger fixed blade)

Katadyn water filter

"Strike Anywhere" matches in a waterproof tube

Small 10mm revolver

Extra pair of socks (maybe more for comfort than survival)

Small surgical/first-aid kit

100' of paracord

Ragnarok Forge · August 10, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

storm proof matches, cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly, magnesium shavings, camp cup, 3 tea bags, jerky, trail mix, flint and steel, 1 pair wool socks, 1 pair cotton socks, 1 T shirt, 1 pair underwear, TP, 2 water bottles, water pouch / hydration sysem for backpack, water purifier, ultralight hammock, army poncho, 100 ft para cord, head lamp. With this stuff in my pack, I have stayed out for 3 days and could have stayed out 5 comfortably. In ultra cold weather I would add wool top and bottom, thermal underwear, and hand warmers.

STOBBER · August 10, 2009, 07:49:00 PM

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