Christmas present for new hunters - pack kit / kill kit / survival kit

[markathome]

Hey Hunters ! So Christmas is upon us and my two awesome daughters are taking their CORE this upcoming summer (as soon as the youngest turns 10 (her sister will be 12)).

I thought I would give them their own pack kits/kill kits for Christmas to get them set up for next year's season. Not sure about you guys, but I have a big heavy duty zip lock that goes in my pack/truck no matter what hunt I'm on, where I'm going, or how far I'll be hoofing it.

They've been hunting with me for years and have helped pack out bucks, field dress and all that.

I break my kit into two categories: kill and survival.

Mine has:
Kill Kit
tags
photo copy of license(s) and PAL
knife sharpener
surgical gloves
extra zip lock for organs
small pack of baby wipes
alcohol swabs for clean up
sandwich zip lock for garbage

Survival
emergency shelter (not a space blanket)
extra ultra small headlamp with batteries reversed (E+light from petzel)
fire starter
extra lighter with duct tape wrap
20' para cord
small tube (lighter size) of body glide - nobody likes friction!
small packet of mole skin
small emergency first aid kit with compression bandage and a few critical supplies (bandaids for knuckles, etc)
small emergency repair kit with bailing wire/zip ties/2 big plumber clamps
for the girls I would add lip balm or something for wind chaff / dry lips


And on my person (and I'll have the girls carry as well) is a compass, my multi tool, and a whistle. My first aid kit also has t-3's for emergencies but I won't put that in the girl's kits.

Anyone have anything to add?

What's Santa bringing your hunting kids this year?

Thanks !

[brian]

My kill/survival kit are a lot like yours, except they are all combined into one. for example I use a very small man sized sil nylon tarp as a survival shelter and also use it to wrap and pack out organs etc. I also have a 10' length of rope to help with getting a deer out. I don't carry fire starter because I assume I will be able to easily find pitch, which is not a problem where I hunt. In addition to your list I've added a whistle, a mirror, some drinking water tablets, and a small pencil and notepad. Ironically I have used the notepad and pencil the most out if the kit in non emergency/ non pack out circumstances.

[ccrcc]

A spare knife maybe?

[walks with deer]

Good call on getting the girls into carrying a day pack..

A metal cup and soup or tea..and or lifestyle. All depends on time of year and area but good start..

Flagging tape.. and for me 1 solo beer.

[walks with deer]

I started my son carrying his own pack it's essential to train them early then it's secound nature...plus he can carry his own jacket water,knIves,and snacks..

[Tuffcity]

A "life straw" is a nice addition to a day pack as well.

RC

[panhead]

A small saw is pretty handy at times ...
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[Linksman313]

A "life straw" is a nice addition to a day pack as well.

RC

X2 now available almost everywhere and super handy and easy to use for little ones when your out of liquid, also I pack a metal cup, flagging tape and a bag of instafire (http://allsharktankproducts.com/shar...mergency-kits/) this stuff just works, tested numerous times out shooting at the gravel pit with 2 feet of snow on the ground and comes in a very convenient small resealable bag. Great idea to get the kids packing their own emergency supplies!!

[Iron Glove]

A "life straw" is a nice addition to a day pack as well.

RC

I picked up one of these this year and now my Son and Son-In-Law will be finding one in their Xmas stockings.
Great product, great gift.

[walks with deer]

Damm auto correct I meant to wright lifestraw not lifestyle for your daughters