OK I hope we eliminated the toys from what we may carry. And to be honest there really wasn't a "right" answer. So this thread is about better ideas - keep in mind your best survival tools is what is in your head and what you are carrying. In short if you are carrying a tent - you don't need a survival tube. I am looking for discussions here and to add things that work for you.
So here goes...
1 Whistle. Only because it works. wet, dry, soaked. Storm.
Stick your fingers in your ears when blowing.
- Shelter -- For protection from wind, rain, insects and sun.
- Water -- Carry water. Carry provision for water filtration and purification.
- Food -- Have what you expect to eat.
- Extra Food -- For warmth and strength. For unexpected delays.
- Extra Clothing -- For covering an injured hiker to prevent shock, as well as for keeping yourself warm, dry and comfortable.
- Cooking Fire -- Be able to make a cooking fire. A knife can be used to make small shavings to start a cooking fire. Keep matches in a waterproof container.
- Warming Fire -- A fire starter, such as a candle, kindling or chemical accelerant, increases your odds of successfully getting a warming fire going.
- First aid supplies -- A ready-made, store bought kit may prove inadequate. It is best to add to a kit or construct your own, based on expert advice.
- Compass and map, and gps -- Have, and know how to use.
- Signal -- Whistle, signal mirror, orange smoke. A cellular phone can be helpful, if you have telephone numbers and you know where you are or the cellular phone has a GPS locator. However, in the backcountry, a cellular phone often will not work.
So here goes...
1 Whistle. Only because it works. wet, dry, soaked. Storm.
Stick your fingers in your ears when blowing.
Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you! ![:thumbup:](https://www.appalachiantrailcafe.net/wcf/images/smilies/thumbup.png)
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