Pack List 2

 

Long Hike – separate Mountainsmith day pack. – 20 lbs.

 

  1. Mountainsmith Day Pack – modular attaches to my backpack
  2. I also use various small zipper bags to group items for cooking, survival, hygiene, etc...
  3. Sam Splint Large
  4. 1 Heavy Duty 55 Gallon Black plastic bag.  For ground cloth, emergency rain gear, warming water in sun
  5. 1 Plastic shovel
  6. ½ roll TP with center removed in plastic bag & Bic lighter
  7. 1 Quart water bottle with Gray tape wrapped around it 6 times.
  8. 50’ parachute cord
  9. 1 Knife sharpener
  10. 4 Tarp clips
  11. 4 figure 9 rope clamps
  12. 1 Adventure survival sleeping bag – These are about $25 dollars, but they are much better and warmer than the cheap ones.
  13. 1 package assorted needles
  14. 50’ galvanized wire – used binding things to a pole
  15. 1 Wire hose clamp maker
  16. 1 Emergency wire saw – kind of useless, but works as a snare
  17. 2 Spring loaded fishing snares – these work well
  18. 6 assorted Thompson snares – these work well, you have to set up several of them.  It is unrealistic to depend on just one.
  19. 1 gill net
  20. Ό lb. Pinole – dried sweet corn ground into cornmeal.  Will last a long time.
  21. 50 capsules cayenne pepper – used for self defense, I make my own, especially if you can get it into the eyes or nose.
  22. 50 capsules charcoal – used for food poisoning and water purification.
  23. 1 MX990 flashlight with fire starter in handle – Quadruple 0 steel wool stored in extra light bulb compartment, for fire starter.
  24. 1 small bottle VIC’s Vaporub – works well around the wrist and ankle to prevent ticks and other bugs from crawling up your legs.
  25. 1 Gerber mini axe with sponge in handle – sponge is used to soak up dew early in the morning
  26. 1 spring loaded punch – various uses
  27. 1 pair paramedic scissors – strong enough to cut through heavy material
  28. 1 large knife – I carry a Bushmaster
  29. 1 small file – to sharpen axe and knife
  30. 1 small compass – fits on watch band
  31. 1 metal mirror – for signaling
  32. 1 expedition sewing kit
  33. 1 package dental floss – can be used as wax coated thread for repairs
  34. 1 MRE TP – fire starter
  35. 1 plastic emergency whistle – doesn’t burn your lips in the summer or freeze to your lips in winter.
  36. 4 clothespins – various uses
  37. 1 home made survival kit fits in 35mm container
  38. 1 roll orange marker tape – for marking trail
  39. 1 knife steel, small – for keeping your knife sharp
  40. 1 stainless steel cup – can be put directly on the fire to boil water or melt snow.
  41. 2 packages Gatorade
  42. 1 Kabar stainless steel knife/fork/spoon
  43. 1 Leatherman tool
  44. 1 Crystalline neck band – crystals expand when wet, cooling by evaporation.
  45. 1 Silk scarf
  46. 2 ankle bands – to keep the bugs out
  47. 2 wrist bands – to keep the bugs out
  48. 2 large rubber bands
  49. 1 head mosquito net
  50. 1 Sandana – used as a sweat band under a hat
  51. 1 Boonie hat - crushable
  52. 1 Red Ledge rain pants – Great for a quick rain and small, don’t hold up under heavy rain conditions.
  53. 1 Red Ledge rain jacket – Same as above
  54. 1 Collapsible bow saw w/ 12 wraps of duct tape – can be used as a scoop and cuts larger wood very well.
  55. 2 turkey basting bags – used to collect water by transpiration.
  56. 3 tubes camouflage cream
  57. 1 Pocket Chain Saw w/ home made wrist grips – for cutting really big stuff, these are fast.
  58. 1 Gortex repair kit
  59. 1 waterproof note pad & space pen
  60. 1 Swiss Army knife
  61. 1 pair pruning sheers – used to cut off branches and clear campsite or sleeping area.
  62. 1 pair wire cutters – various uses
  63. 1 field dressing
  64. 1 Silva Ranger compass
  65. 1 Urgent QR kit – clots blood instantly, great for minor cuts.
  66. 6 hand warmers
  67. 1 container salt – everything tastes better with a little salt
  68. 2 nylon buckle straps

 

6 hand warmers
  • 1 container salt – everything tastes better with a little salt
  • 2 nylon buckle straps

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