fifth of whiskey.

 

I do have a SPOT Transmitter. But that is sort of a nuclear option. And what if I have to wait overnight?

I'm thinking the following :

Cheap two man tent / tarp
emergency blanket
small aluminum pot
sterno cartridge
Ramen noodles
Power bars
Water container
Fire starting (waterproof matches / magnesium starter)
Basic first aid kit
shovel
rope / parachute cord

?????

Sounds like a good start. I'd add a good sized knife and/or a hatchet. I carry a sharp hatchet.

Things I wouldn't bother with: tent, pot, sterno cartridge, Ramen. I'd just throw some light beef jerky in there, along with the Power Bars. Poncho to keep you dry would be a lot easier to pack than a tent.

If you ride in the snow a lot, why not tie a small cheap set of snowshoes on side, just in case.

You have SPOT which is great. You can bet your a$$, if you are broken down in the snow 20 miles out in the bush, you will be hitting the spot button. You can send basic SMS from that device I believe. You would be giving your location to somebody real quick when she cut out.

Oh yeah, and a 1/5 of whiskey...

 

I have carried these supplies for 2 years now.never had to use them .but it great insurance when your 80 miles out in the high desert.
two man tent
emergency blanket
small aluminum mess kit
Sterno cartridge
Power bars
Fire starting (waterproof matches / magnesium starter)
Basic first aid kit
shovel
rope
MRE 's
bottled water
Henry survival rifle
Skinning knife
dry clothes
cell phone
flares

 

Damn Frank, on two fronts.. #1 80 miles out.. enough said! #2, You could survive almost indefinite with that Kit. Copying your list right now. (Usually have most, but forgot about the mess kit & tent) Thanks.

 

I carry similar items. I didn't realize just how much until I had to remove the Lock n Ride box last Saturday to begin some work on the RZR.

Whew, that was heavy! Now I know why my springs are sagging!

I think I'm going to go through it and lighten the load a bit if possible.

I suppose I don't need to bring the portable DirectTv dish, do I?

Hey, I hate missing football playoffs, what can I say? :rofl3:

 

Good call on the hatchet. I'm going to keep the tent, as hypothermia will get you before anything. Just getting out of the wind / rain is a good start.

This reminds me... I need to update my contact list for SPOT.

 

I don't go anywhere without 72 hours of food and water/purification. An expanded version of FJK's list above with a pistol and/or rifle.

 

I also carry a flare gun, smoke, a signal mirror and strobe. If I've got to punch 911 on my Spot I want them to be able to find me fast. Somewhere in my Ryfab may be a kitchen sink but I can't find it with all the other stuff.

Never had to use most of it for myself. Popped smoke at Dumont once at an accident scene with serious injuries and got my tail jumped on for having illegal fireworks???? Never try and figure out the BLM but they did get there fast.

Eli

 

For those of you using SPOT, have you seen or considered the new SPOT Connect?

SPOT Connect™ turns leading smartphones into a personal one-way satellite communicator capable of sending messages with GPS position to personal contacts, social networks or to summon help in emergencies from remote areas beyond cellular coverage


http://www.findmespot.com/en/pressr...ls-revolutionary-new-spot-connect-for-smartphones&catid=23:press-room&Itemid=45

 

The messenger didn't get great reviews and as I remember had a recall. Bluetooth is great stuff but the last thing I need to do in a jam is to have to re-pair it again. The Tracker simply works. Think I'd wait a while before I decided to jump to the connect.

Eli

 

My kit includes:
2 ponchos, can be used together to make a small tent
trioxane firestarter and a magnesium flint
knife
toiletpaper
extra water
first aid kit
rope
a couple mres (I change them out from time to time)
jerky

I'm sure I'm missing something,....