There was a thread about survival gear awhile back, but can't find it. So, I'll start a new one. This is the list of contents currently in my back pack. It rides behind the seat of my truck.
Day Pack size 2 compartment back pack. Contents of main compartment from bottom to top then front compartment contents.
Main Compartment:
2 Alum cook pots w/ folding handles circa late 60's. Packed inside them:
• Magnesium Fire Starter
• Survival saw
• Mirror
• 3 firesticks
• Waxed thread (for lashing)
• Camp Soap
• Folding knife
• Compressed fuel x2
• Knife sharpener, draw type
2 Mess Kits containing:
• Knife, fork & spoon x2
• Knife sharpener
• P-38
• Waterproof Matches
Binoculars - 8x10
2 - Space Blankets
2 - Survival Blankets
Whetstone w/ oil & cleaner
2 - 50' Nylon cord
Cold Steel Master Hunter
Diamond Sharpener
Folding Saw (BSA)
Folding Shovel
Waterproof Bag containing:
• WP Matches
• Flashlight
• Iodine Tablets
Front Compartment:
Bass Pro Expedition Level 5 First Aid Kit contents:
6 - Antiseptic towelettes
1 - Green soap sponge
1 - Antimicrobial towelette
20 - Ibuprofen tablets
20 - Acetaminophen tablets
2 - Decongestant tablets
6 - Pepto Bismal tablets
1 - Sting relief
2 - Antibiotic ointment
1 - Tincture of benzoin
6 - Adhesive bandages 1" x 3"
2 - Knuckle bandage
2 - 2" x 3" non-stick pad
8 - 3" x 3" gauze pads
5 - Sterile wound closures
1 - Elastic bandage 3" x 4.5 yards
4 - Oval Patches 2" x 4"
1 - Adhesive tape 1/2" x 10 yards
1 - Pressure wrap 1" x 5 yards
1 - Triangle bandage
1 - Trauma pad 5" x 9"
2 - Gauze rolls 2" x 5 yards
1 - Moleskin 2" x 3"
Vial
Tweezers
4 - Safety Pins
Pencil
Irrigation syringe 10cc
5 - Resealable bags ziploc type
CPR life mask
Pair mitrile gloves
6 - latex gloves
EMT shears 5.5"
1 - blood clot
5 - scalpels
20 - band aids
Extra Gauze bandages
2 - Ace bandages
First aid booklet
Back country first aid book
Pocket Survival Pak ™ containing:
• Spark-Lite™ Firestarter
• Spark-Lite Tinder-Quick 4
• Survival Whistle
• Rescue Flash Signal Mirror
• 20mm Survival Compass
• Duct Tape 26"x2"
• SS Utility Wire
• Braided Nylon Cord 10'
• #69 Black Nylon Thread 50'
• Heavy Duty Sewing Needle
• 4 Safety Pins
• HD Aluminum Foil
• #2 Pencil & Paper
• #22 Scalpel Blade
• Fresnel Lens Magnifier
Scout Fire Flint Firestarter
3 Candles
Zip Ties
Katadyn Water Filter
BPS first aid kit
Pocket Survival Pak
Swiss Army Scout Fire Starter
Something I think folks miss adding to their kits are zip ties. They are extremely useful and could help make repairs, build shelter, etc.
What do you guys think?
Day Pack size 2 compartment back pack. Contents of main compartment from bottom to top then front compartment contents.
Main Compartment:
2 Alum cook pots w/ folding handles circa late 60's. Packed inside them:
• Magnesium Fire Starter
• Survival saw
• Mirror
• 3 firesticks
• Waxed thread (for lashing)
• Camp Soap
• Folding knife
• Compressed fuel x2
• Knife sharpener, draw type
2 Mess Kits containing:
• Knife, fork & spoon x2
• Knife sharpener
• P-38
• Waterproof Matches
Binoculars - 8x10
2 - Space Blankets
2 - Survival Blankets
Whetstone w/ oil & cleaner
2 - 50' Nylon cord
Cold Steel Master Hunter
Diamond Sharpener
Folding Saw (BSA)
Folding Shovel
Waterproof Bag containing:
• WP Matches
• Flashlight
• Iodine Tablets
Front Compartment:
Bass Pro Expedition Level 5 First Aid Kit contents:
6 - Antiseptic towelettes
1 - Green soap sponge
1 - Antimicrobial towelette
20 - Ibuprofen tablets
20 - Acetaminophen tablets
2 - Decongestant tablets
6 - Pepto Bismal tablets
1 - Sting relief
2 - Antibiotic ointment
1 - Tincture of benzoin
6 - Adhesive bandages 1" x 3"
2 - Knuckle bandage
2 - 2" x 3" non-stick pad
8 - 3" x 3" gauze pads
5 - Sterile wound closures
1 - Elastic bandage 3" x 4.5 yards
4 - Oval Patches 2" x 4"
1 - Adhesive tape 1/2" x 10 yards
1 - Pressure wrap 1" x 5 yards
1 - Triangle bandage
1 - Trauma pad 5" x 9"
2 - Gauze rolls 2" x 5 yards
1 - Moleskin 2" x 3"
Vial
Tweezers
4 - Safety Pins
Pencil
Irrigation syringe 10cc
5 - Resealable bags ziploc type
CPR life mask
Pair mitrile gloves
6 - latex gloves
EMT shears 5.5"
1 - blood clot
5 - scalpels
20 - band aids
Extra Gauze bandages
2 - Ace bandages
First aid booklet
Back country first aid book
Pocket Survival Pak ™ containing:
• Spark-Lite™ Firestarter
• Spark-Lite Tinder-Quick 4
• Survival Whistle
• Rescue Flash Signal Mirror
• 20mm Survival Compass
• Duct Tape 26"x2"
• SS Utility Wire
• Braided Nylon Cord 10'
• #69 Black Nylon Thread 50'
• Heavy Duty Sewing Needle
• 4 Safety Pins
• HD Aluminum Foil
• #2 Pencil & Paper
• #22 Scalpel Blade
• Fresnel Lens Magnifier
Scout Fire Flint Firestarter
3 Candles
Zip Ties
Katadyn Water Filter
BPS first aid kit
Pocket Survival Pak
Swiss Army Scout Fire Starter
Something I think folks miss adding to their kits are zip ties. They are extremely useful and could help make repairs, build shelter, etc.
What do you guys think?