One thing ill be buying this year is a Life straw, in addition to all the usual stuff
One thing ill be buying this year is a Life straw, in addition to all the usual stuff
Buck knife hunter knife on my hip and tin of cope long cut in my pocket
Fixed blade knife in belt sheath, compass, fire making kit, water, extra mag, 3 loose bullets, headlamp, and typically a waterproof map of area currently hunting, clif's bars, black electrical tape, light gloves, and bino's on harness.
These are awesome responses. I'll definitely be modifying things a bit.
Forgot to mention that my bino harness is always on, too (except last year when I forgot it in the truck the one time...idiot...).
The Gerber knife that I carry has a sharpener, a whistle, and a ferro rod, as well a stainless steel pommel that can be used as a hammer (of sorts). Making fun of Bear Grylls is a given, but this knife is pretty slick.
http://www.gerbergear.com/Knives/Fix...-Pro_31-001901
I've never had stuff on my belt interfere with my pack's waist belt. Must just be either a poorly fit pack or my body's an odd shape that allows for both.
I should carry a compass on me, for sure - always one in the pack, but should have one my person. Although, I really should learn some orienteering skills first.
Great responses - thanks all!
pretty long list for me as I carry a thick belt with 20 feet of strong rope (small carabineer optional ), 2 knives and a mini mag on the belt with two large pouches....
hunting licences
spare compass
backtracker GPS (a gift I never use)
spare batteries with tape on the end
2 spare flashlights (one head lamp, one super bright led and my mini mag on the belt)
rubber gloves with spare TP and Paper towel inside
at least 2 mini lighters
small survival kit inc snare wire, fishing line, lures, water purification tablets, fire starter kit survival blanket 1 1/2 oz size bottle of brandy (one shot worth )
small first aid kit -various things inc first aid tape polysporin
small sewing kit
about 10' parachord
2 small pouches of water (from an earthquake kit)
about 2 cups of mixed nuts and a few small chocolate bars
couple of spare bags for liver/heart or even to haul water (liquor store ones are nice and strong)
10 spare bullets (for doing "emergency 3 shot" X3 +one spare for a misfire)
spare pair of magic mini gloves
2 rolls flagging tape and a sharpie marker
2 way radio
last thing I take off at the end of the day and the first thing I put on is my compass and a call of some sort if needed then my "bat utility belt"...heheh
6 pack of red bull and an 8 ball
its gonna take a life time to hunt and fish all this
pouch of redman. phone w/ huntbuddy and/or gps unit. pair of earplugs. everything else is on my back.
That reminds me that my Outback has a feature where you can lock your keys in the car and then use a code on a button on the car to lock/unlock it.
With all of the newfangled keys that are electronic based, I wouldn't feel comfortable "stashing" one...at least not without getting a very small dry bag to keep it in...wouldn't trust that to a ziploc!