Backpacking/everyday survival

[KevDen2005]

I figured this section could also be about every day pack-packer/camper survival. These are the items that I usually bring. I have done it this way for years and am not always set in my ways. I would love to hear about how other people do it as well. I will add pictures later.


1. Army poncho liner
2. Military style water proof bag
3. Silk weight long underwear (top and bottom)
4. Extra pair of pants (lightweight-conversion into shorts
5. 2 pairs of gloves
6. Extra socks
7. Gators
8. Balaclava
9. Emergency blanket/tarp (Green on one side-Silver on the other
10. Rag
11. SOG Seal Pup survival knife
12. Gerber multi-tool
13. Stove w/fuel
14. Cooking utensils/silverware
15. Water purification filter
16. 2 meals
17. 200 FT. of Parachute Cord
18. Candle
19. Electrical Tape
20. 2 silver/gold emergency blankets
21. 1 Trash Bag
22. Zip-lock bags
23. Silva Ranger Compass
24. Fox 40 Whistle
25. 3” x 5” Glass Signal Mirror w/ case
26. Emergency Strobe
27. Water-purification tablets
28. Head Lamp w/ extra batteries
29. Mini-Mag light w/ extra batteries
30. Orange construction marker tape
31. Baby wipes
32. 2 snap/cyalume lights
33. Pressure bandage
34. Triangle bandage
35. Strike anywhere matches in a water proof container
36. 0000 Steel Wool w/ 9v Battery (battery is kept in film container)
37. Carbide (kept in film container)
38. Lighter
39. Flint (Strike My Fire)
40. 1 package of emergency fire starter
41. Chapstick
42. 2 one quart wide-mouth Nalgene Bottles (BPA Free)
43. Canteen Cup or metal camping cup
44. Gortex shell (jacket)
45. Fleece Top
46. Boonie hat or baseball cap
47. Leather gloves
48. Sun screen
49. Tooth brush w/tooth paste
50. Soap

I know this seems like a lot, but I don’t like to take chances and like to practice using many different items. I am currently working on making a better first aid kit. I also will bring a small light weight snow shovel (depending on time of year). If I am only back packing I carry an Air weight Smith & Wesson .38 Spec. loaded with +P’s. w/ one speed loader.

I found that I can use the old military canisters used to keep NBC clean up material in as a small waterproof container. I cut out some trouser pockets on some of my old BDU’s as a way to carry most of the survival items and Parachute cord.

I also bring a +20 degree down sleeping bag made by Marmot

[spleify]

Great list. Thanks for sharing that.

[Irving]

About how big is your bag? With all that, I'd throw an extra deodorant and maybe some mouth wash in there as well.

[KevDen2005]

About how big is your bag? With all that, I'd throw an extra deodorant and maybe some mouth wash in there as well.

Actually I forgot to mention the toilet paper. I can't remember how big my pack is exactly, it's not overly large and believe it or not it's not that happy!

[Mtn.man]

I just use the same pack that I hunt with, very basic, and no frills. total wiegh in at about 30#'s could hang out for at least a week.

[KevDen2005]

I just use the same pack that I hunt with, very basic, and no frills. total wiegh in at about 30#'s could hang out for at least a week.

My pack here weighs roughly 30 pounds with the food and water. Post your list of what you carry.

[theGinsue]

Great list. Thanks for sharing that.

Agreed.

Actually I forgot to mention the toilet paper. \

How many times do I have to tell you people? DON'T FORGET THE TOILET PAPER!

[Beprepared]

How many times do I have to tell you people? DON'T FORGET THE TOILET PAPER!

I picked up Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies by Linda Kershaw
I read that Great Mullein Verbascum thapsus (a weed) was used for toilet paper. Haven't tried this yet. Good to have alternatives. The stalk was used for torches and lantern wicks. The seeds were used as a fish narcotic. A little boy scout stuff....be prepared.... to go native(if you have to).

[KevDen2005]

I picked up Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rockies by Linda Kershaw
I read that Great Mullein Verbascum thapsus (a weed) was used for toilet paper. Haven't tried this yet. Good to have alternatives. The stalk was used for torches and lantern wicks. The seeds were used as a fish narcotic. A little boy scout stuff....be prepared.... to go native(if you have to).

But I like it to be Charmin Soft!!!

[Irving]

I've noticed that not a single list I've seen posted on here has mentioned any extra clothes. For extra clothing, I think I'd carry all polyester or some other "tech" blend. With polyester shirts, you can wash them and lay them out to air dry and the whole process will be done in like 20 minutes tops. Can't do that with cotton.