HappyCamper,

Throw the snake bite kit away! Even the Sawyer is not worth using.

Here should be your priorities - time to death: 3 seconds - foolish act, 3 minutes - no oxygen to brain, 3 hours - lack of thermo-regulation, 3 days - lack of hydration, 3 weeks - lack of food.

These are the areas that you should think about:
Fire – 3 hours – butane lighter, ferro rod, and treated cotton tinder
First-Aid – 3 minutes - kit
Food – 3 weeks – snack bar
Navigation – pocket compass
Shelter – 3 hours – cord and plastic sheet
Signal – whistle, signal mirror, and blinking light
Water – 3 days – container and treatment
Weapons/Tools – knife, LeatherMan, saw, and flashlight

Think about what you need to survive verses what would make you feel comfortable. Also think about the weight and size of the items you are willing to always have on you versus what you will be tempted to leave at home or in the car; just this one time.

I am fond of the layered approach: Pocket items, CamelBack items, car items, and home items.


Edited by Craig_phx (08/03/05 07:06 PM)
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Thermo-regulate, hydrate and communicate.