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what should i bring if i go into the woods for a week and were to get lost? be specific.
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well if you want to be like les Stroud some cameras a musical instrument and a hotel to sneak back to at night
I always keep in my pack a little 'survival kit' that consists of...
Space blanket.
Matches in a waterproof holder.
Q-tips dipped in candle wax.
Powerbars.
Headlamp.
A roll of parachute cord.
A trapper folding knife.
Cottonballs.
Roll of electricians tape.
I roll all of this up into one of those drawstring vinyl bags for sleeping bags. It's about the size of a regular pack and go medic bag.
If I KNEW I was going to be lost for a week: food for a week, a bottle of Jack Daniels, & the prettiest girl I could convince to come with me.
Seriously. I ALWAYS carry a knife. My "survival" kit includes: a basic first aid kit, matches and a butane lighter in a waterproof container, a couple of fish hooks & line in a film canister, water purification tablets, sunscrean & insect repellant with DEET. I usually carry a leatherman multitool, extra shirt & a compass. The rest depends on the location, terrain, weather, & your situation. I'm in Florida so I only need minimal protection from cold--other places are different.
Take a good map of the area and a good compass....learn how to use them... and you shouldn't get lost.
BlackWater
Good grief Man, you forgot the kitchen sink!
Two items, a poncho and a device I carry all the time called “SPOT” (findmespot.com)
The poncho is to keep you dry and warm for a very short period of time while you wait for the Calvary to come swooping in after pushing the 911 on your “SPOT” !
Les Stroud in your back left pocket and Bear Grylls in a fanny pack.
On second though, keep Bear out of the fanny pack. Probably best to stuff him in your sock or something.
well for one thing I would not go into the woods to plan on getting lost. on the other hand people do that all the time. So for one thing I would have a GPS, extra batteries, flashlight, extra batteries, lighters/matches,flint(FIRE), book bag of trail mix, in a couple sealable bags so odor doesnt attrack bears, I would take a hand gun, poncho, space blanket, and firstaid kit. and just for kicks and giggles the kitchen sink...
And if you make it home after being lost for a week I would have a nice BIG STEAK DINNER WAITING FOR ME
Plan not to get lost.
A good looking blonde, preferably female.
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
A double sized sleeping bag, Ann Margret, some food and a GPS Find me device for in the morning.
good knife
matches & flint and steel
emergancy space blanket
compass
water
coton balls
tissue paper
hook, line & sinkers
If you think you're that you are going to get lost, perhaps you should wait until you memorize the terain by studying maps, Topo Maps and learning about the area you'll be in. TV makes it look fun, but it's not. It's actually very scarry and you will be hurt!
It take one mistake to get you killed and getting lost is your first mistake.
My wife tells me to stay home when she has a bad feeling, I listen to her just as I listen to myself. If you're not sure don't do it. I made that mistake one and am still paying for it and I will until the day I die.
Carry knowledge!
A good Knife, Compass, a canteen (metal prefered, matches, and wear layers. Taking electronics will only keep you going for a day or two until you run out of water, die and end up food for the rats.
You are more likely to get hurt and in trouble in the woods than lost and in trouble. Something as simple as moleskin can keep you going when your feet blister. A small mirror can help you signal as well as get that hunk of debris that hatchet kicked into your eye. And a space blanket will keep you dry if you break a bone and have to wait for rescue. You can put all three of these items into any kind of pouch you have the rest of your stuff in, and add a couple of ounces and no bulk.
I always take: 2 good knives
multitool
magnesium firestarter
cottonballs dipped in petroleum jelly
trail mix or powerbars
water purification tablets
space blanket
zippo
zippo fluid
gun and shells or cartridges
extra shirt
flashlight
hooks,line,sinkers, a couple or lures such as jigs.
a good book
I'd bring waterproof matches, knifes, a whistle, some sort of power bar snakcks or meat for energy, a gun and pleny of ammo. Some fishing line and hooks, a water container to boil in. And a water bottle. Just make sure you boil your water before drinking...you'll risk getting that sickness from wild animal pee
I would take:
- a knife
- some sort of fire starter (flint,mathces,lighter)
- space blanket
- cotton balls
- fishing line, hooks, and sinkers
- compas
- toilet paper
- first aid kit
- couple granola bars
and if you have room:
- a book/magazine
- a cup to boil water in
- a gun with ammo
- twine or parachute cord
I would take:
-a flint stick
-a knife
-some food (such as energy bars)
-a canteen full of water
-a map
-a compass
-a first-aid kit and more
(but travel light)
The most important item, a photo of your loved ones. Look at the photo everytime you think about giving up- then toughen up and survive however you need to so you can get home to them. Everything else is crap.
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I always keep in my pack a little 'survival kit' that consists of...
Space blanket.
Matches in a waterproof holder.
Q-tips dipped in candle wax.
Powerbars.
Headlamp.
A roll of parachute cord.
A trapper folding knife.
Cottonballs.
Roll of electricians tape.
I roll all of this up into one of those drawstring vinyl bags for sleeping bags. It's about the size of a regular pack and go medic bag.
If I KNEW I was going to be lost for a week: food for a week, a bottle of Jack Daniels, & the prettiest girl I could convince to come with me.
Seriously. I ALWAYS carry a knife. My "survival" kit includes: a basic first aid kit, matches and a butane lighter in a waterproof container, a couple of fish hooks & line in a film canister, water purification tablets, sunscrean & insect repellant with DEET. I usually carry a leatherman multitool, extra shirt & a compass. The rest depends on the location, terrain, weather, & your situation. I'm in Florida so I only need minimal protection from cold--other places are different.
Take a good map of the area and a good compass....learn how to use them... and you shouldn't get lost.
BlackWater
Good grief Man, you forgot the kitchen sink!
Two items, a poncho and a device I carry all the time called “SPOT” (findmespot.com)
The poncho is to keep you dry and warm for a very short period of time while you wait for the Calvary to come swooping in after pushing the 911 on your “SPOT” !
Les Stroud in your back left pocket and Bear Grylls in a fanny pack.
On second though, keep Bear out of the fanny pack. Probably best to stuff him in your sock or something.
well for one thing I would not go into the woods to plan on getting lost. on the other hand people do that all the time. So for one thing I would have a GPS, extra batteries, flashlight, extra batteries, lighters/matches,flint(FIRE), book bag of trail mix, in a couple sealable bags so odor doesnt attrack bears, I would take a hand gun, poncho, space blanket, and firstaid kit. and just for kicks and giggles the kitchen sink...
And if you make it home after being lost for a week I would have a nice BIG STEAK DINNER WAITING FOR ME
A good looking blonde, preferably female.
A double sized sleeping bag, Ann Margret, some food and a GPS Find me device for in the morning.
If you think you're that you are going to get lost, perhaps you should wait until you memorize the terain by studying maps, Topo Maps and learning about the area you'll be in. TV makes it look fun, but it's not. It's actually very scarry and you will be hurt!
It take one mistake to get you killed and getting lost is your first mistake.
My wife tells me to stay home when she has a bad feeling, I listen to her just as I listen to myself. If you're not sure don't do it. I made that mistake one and am still paying for it and I will until the day I die.
Carry knowledge!
A good Knife, Compass, a canteen (metal prefered, matches, and wear layers. Taking electronics will only keep you going for a day or two until you run out of water, die and end up food for the rats.
well if you want to be like les Stroud some cameras a musical instrument and a hotel to sneak back to at night
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
good knife
matches & flint and steel
emergancy space blanket
compass
water
coton balls
tissue paper
hook, line & sinkers
You are more likely to get hurt and in trouble in the woods than lost and in trouble. Something as simple as moleskin can keep you going when your feet blister. A small mirror can help you signal as well as get that hunk of debris that hatchet kicked into your eye. And a space blanket will keep you dry if you break a bone and have to wait for rescue. You can put all three of these items into any kind of pouch you have the rest of your stuff in, and add a couple of ounces and no bulk.
I'd bring waterproof matches, knifes, a whistle, some sort of power bar snakcks or meat for energy, a gun and pleny of ammo. Some fishing line and hooks, a water container to boil in. And a water bottle. Just make sure you boil your water before drinking...you'll risk getting that sickness from wild animal pee
cotton balls, tissue paper, flint and steel, matches, water, space blanket, compass, a watch,
a map, electrical tape, fish hooks and line, twine, a GOOD magazine to stop the mind from wondering, a led headlamp, aa batteries, flash light, water purefiers, vacelien on cotton balls, a hat, bugspray, a hot girl...lol, and more if you have room
compass
good knife
flint to start a fire
a lighter
tent
blanket
tape
rope
toilet paper
paper to start a fire
I always take: 2 good knives
multitool
magnesium firestarter
cottonballs dipped in petroleum jelly
trail mix or powerbars
water purification tablets
space blanket
zippo
zippo fluid
gun and shells or cartridges
extra shirt
flashlight
hooks,line,sinkers, a couple or lures such as jigs.
a good book
I would take:
- a knife
- some sort of fire starter (flint,mathces,lighter)
- space blanket
- cotton balls
- fishing line, hooks, and sinkers
- compas
- toilet paper
- first aid kit
- couple granola bars
and if you have room:
- a book/magazine
- a cup to boil water in
- a gun with ammo
- twine or parachute cord
I would take:
-a flint stick
-a knife
-some food (such as energy bars)
-a canteen full of water
-a map
-a compass
-a first-aid kit and more
(but travel light)
The most important item, a photo of your loved ones. Look at the photo everytime you think about giving up- then toughen up and survive however you need to so you can get home to them. Everything else is crap.
Plan not to get lost.
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