What are your pack essentials?

[chrisbryar]

I am curious to know what essentials you pack when you head out to play. I want to make sure I have thought of everything. I tend to aire on the safe side since I play in the mtns solo quiet often.

I carry :

avy beacon
gps
fire
spot beacon
rope
flashlight
zip ties
food / liquids
tool kit
plugs
xtra sled belt
space blankets
artificial hand foot warmers

 

[graveler]

Spare camera.......

 

[Fordman]

Sat phone in case someone in your group needs to check in at home 14 times during the ride......

 

[ArcticBoy]

Extra sled and gas for said individual. Sorry I guess that won't fit in the pack.

 

[ArcticBoy]

Add first aid kit and butt wipe and I think you are good.

 

[yammadog]

Radio

 

[christian]

Shovel be nice? Probe?

 

[ReTodd]

emergency blanket
lighter/tampons
folding saw (a must)
extra gloves
hat
extra long underwear (top)
extra goggles
shovel/probe
radio/gps
cup a soup (x4)
extra granola bars
head lamp

 

[06 RMK 900]

Shovel
Probe
Duck Tape
Zip Ties
GPS
Leatherman
Space blanket
Foot/Hand warmers
First aid/Surv kit
MRE
water
Candy bars
Extra goggles
Extra Balaclava
MATCHES
Tampon

 

[chrisbryar]

Yeah my gps is a 2 way as well (rino 530 hcx). Forgot the probe and shovel but do carry them as well. Looks like I just need to bring some tampons and butt wipes and some pink polka dotted panties. Im set.

 

[BigT]

Your list looks good--
I also carry.....

small tarp
"sam" splint http://www.sammedical.com/sam_splint.html
compass
topo map of area (don't usually have one but definately should)

BigT

 

[BigT]

ChrisBryar
You list your beacon as something in your pack--hope that isn't where it stays--

BigT

 

[ArcticBoy]

ChrisBryar
You list your beacon as something in your pack--hope that isn't where it stays--

BigT

Good point!

 

[chrisbryar]

Yeah my avy beacon is chest mounted and the spot beacon is mounted to my pack since it is a line of sight device......Im ready to put the KTM away and pull out the sled.

 

[xpspenziv]

packed pack

all of the above plus the all important arctic cat tow strap,small hatchet,ziploc w/drier lint and lighters,(good fire starter)2 flares,size of two king size snickers,exccalent fire starter,since every thing around it frozen or wet,couple of pieces of cardboard covered in wax,it all fits in a single ziploc baggy,it would be very bad to get separated from the group and breakdown and have to spend the night on the hill,heat,light and stay dry..02 HATCHET multi purpose tool,hammer,knife,self defence,body dowl,tunnel straightner,and many more.

 

[ericbigbore]

Everything listed here plus a weapon (pistol)of your choice and about 3 beers. Glow sticks are good and the AA battery kit for your rhino incase you forget to charge it or are out for multiple days. Don't forget the cougar tag.

 

[xpspenziv]

the givin

45.thats a givin.worst case senario pull rear susp and crawl under tunnel for cover lol

 

[sledhead ut]

Spare camera.......

You forgot to mention Make Up. For your high mountain Glamour Shots.

 

[BigT]

I tried this as a fire starter. Seemed to work great at home. Co-worker said he has tried it in water and it worked great.
http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=157

BigT

 

[sledhead ut]

Vaseline soaked cotton balls are the best fire starter. Cheap and easy.
I use them at my cabin to start the wood burner.
Wind proof and burn a long time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qq5ptJA2sY