Monday, September 23, 2013

What's in my pack?

As a guide, I am often asked what is in my day pack...so here's a sneak peak.  Of course, everyone is different, and prepares differently as well.  The pack and contents below are setup for cold weather trips.


Fanny Pack (Cabela's Guide Pack)
LL Bean metal water bottle
(2) emergency space blanket
roll of flagging tape
"You Alone In the Maine Woods" (great information/stress relieving reading material/fire starter)
cyalume nightsticks
hand & foot chemical warmers
small first aid kit
Sharpie marker & grease pencil (not shown)
pad of paper
emergency whistle (Fox 40)
aluminum foil
waterproof matches in a waterproof case (I like the double proofing)
magnesium firestarter
vaseline soaked cotton balls in a film container
unlubricated condoms (for water collection)
Leatherman multi-tool
headlamp with extra batteries
signal mirror
hot chocolate
granola bars
water purification tablets (not shown)
Lipton instant pasta (not shown)
2 leaf trash bags (not shown)
(2) pairs of wool socks (not shown)
(2) compasses (primary 1 and a spare)

With these items, I can survive comfortably for several days, signal as dictated by the situation, and so on.


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