Does anyone carry one while on the trail?
Here’s my kit:
1 Pack, Smoke Canister 2
1 Pack, Pen Flares, 5
1 Magnesium Flint Stick
1 Swedish Firesteel
1 Prescription Bottle full of waterproof matches w/ tinder
1 Small Vial of Shaved Magnesium (eye drop container)
1 Multitool
1 Firefly Emergency Beacon w/ IR cover
2 Very Loud Whistles
1 Army Issue Compass
1 Spyderco knife
1 Small Mag Light
1 Petzl Head Lamp
1 Magellan GPS
Batteries
Emergency Ration Bars
1 Prescription Bottle with Fishing Line, Hooks, Sinkers.
3 ft of duct tape
10 ft of toilet paper (for firestarting not wiping)
Container: Medium Waterproof Army First Aid Kit (removed some stuff and made room sealed all contents in a food saver bag inside and out
I wear the GPS on my pack strap along with one whistle, have a couple of trekking poles wrapped with the duct tape, and carry another Bench Made “Aviator” knife. I’m going to add an orange emergency panel but I’ve been making due with an orange reflective hunters/motorcycle vest when I’m in an area where hunters are draped over my pack.
This is my warm or mild weather kit. A bit heavier than I want but has what I think is important just in case. This kit, for me, is an overnight or multiple day item rather than used on a dayhike that I’m familiar with.
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