Darn it. Thanks.

+1
That sound(ed) like (it was) a good product.

HJ

Good clarification. My experience of having an epi-pen fail to
fire makes me very careful to have a backup for any kids known
to have severe allergies. If the parents don't provide it,
the kid doesn't go. One if my friends kids goes into shock
from inhaling a bit of powdered hot cocoa.

EXCELLENT point!

I took this kit along on a hike with my Beaver Scouts tonight. Not bad in terms of weight and comfort of carry. Added to my original list was is a bright yellow fleece vest for a little extra warmth (Temps dropped fast tonight) and a small pack of chem lights (marketed for kids so come in multiple colours and are about half the length of regular chem lights) and a red flashing light (designed for cyclists).

Other contents are:
-compass, map of route (filed with group and all parents) including local emerg numbers
-FAK with extra triangular, extra mylar sleeping bag and emerg info and contact info for all group members
-2 LED headlamps + 1 set extra batteries (kept in insert that fits in the 3XAAA flashlight I carry on my batbelt)
-wool mitts,socks and hat (brown beaver for warmth and entertainment)
-extra kids hat, mitts and socks
-extra group necker (big Scouting bandana - green and white thing)
-blaze orange rain jacket (in green stuff sack)
-heatsheet
-1Lg red garbage bag
-2 pairs chem warmers
-1L water bottle
-army canteen and cup
- 2 sesame bars
-3 pieces fruit leather
-fire kit with bic, fire steel and tinder and strike anywhere matches (kept in "survival whistle" with some QuickTinder)
-Leatherman Folder
-modified Ritter AMK PSK with SAK, keyring flashlight, mag block and mini bic
-some feminine hygiene stuff and half roll of tubeless toilet paper in ziplock bag
-personal otc meds
-hard case for prescription glasses

On body was:
-Photon II around neck
-lanyard with whistle, led, gerber mini multi-tool
-Leatherman with fire steel and AAA mag lite in sheath
-3XAAA flashlight (Nova LED with multiple settings)
-heatsheet
-blaze orange thinsulate hat
-clothing for worst case (layers, insulated rubber boots, gloves, etc.)

NEXT TIME: I need more tp or kleenex for runny noses.

It's better to have an excess of supply than to lack anything, especially if you're in the wilderness. Preparedness is never regrettable. But if you forgot something or you ran out of supply on something important, it would be like hell out in the middle of nowhere...








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I usually subscribe to the "tis better to have it and not need it..." school of thought. However, I have limits.

At some point being totally prepared means toting a ton of weight. Learning to do without is good, but I am not forgoing TP for leaves. But I also don't want a pack that is so heavy it detracts from the fun I am supposed to be having.

I guess it depends on where you are in relation to civilization. The farther out you go, the more you take.

Right on all counts JBMat. The older the get the less I want to carry.

LOVE Burt!! Though I must hang my head and admit that I couldn't get through Tremors 3 the other night. I'll have to try again this weekend.

Burt, and Marvin from "Red", are 2 of my all-time favourites!

I went over to metal water bottles, so that, if needed, I could boil water in them