I think everyone has the right idea. If you're putting together a PSK for short term survival situations then snares probably aren't necessary. On the other hand, if you're putting together a BOB, perhaps something with a LTS situation in mind, or you're on a long trek out in the bush and won't be considered overdue for some time, the more options you have the better.

One of the bonuses of snaring is that if you know what you're doing it's a more passive than active way of hunting. By that I mean once the snares are set they do the work themselves and only need to be checked, maintained, moved and so on. In other words, they tend to take more knowledge than energy to be successful. Another bonus is that in areas where winters may be harsh, this may be one of the few ways to get food.

When I put together PSKs to be given as gifts I included snare wire "just in case". However, as I stated in another thread, I myself am a touch paranoid. LOL

Of course this is all personal opinion. I could be wrong. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />