Q-If you could take only 5 items with you in a bag to survive in the wild what would they be?
A- Well I am starting with a bag as a freebie which is cool. I would take a good knive like a Buck 110, a fire starting impliment, a steel water bottle, a compass and some 550 cord. My bonus #6 would be water purification tablets. (#5 and the bonus might be better switched around).
What is your answer?
A- Well I am starting with a bag as a freebie which is cool. I would take a good knive like a Buck 110, a fire starting impliment, a steel water bottle, a compass and some 550 cord. My bonus #6 would be water purification tablets. (#5 and the bonus might be better switched around).
What is your answer?
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These are fun threads, always great to see alternative ideas and items.
For my locale, my shelter would be a 1) a light canvas tarp (for sun shelter and wrapping in cold weather) and 2) hammock to sleep on. We don't have a lot of cold temperatures (might freeze 2 days a YEAR here) and things that bite or sting are pretty numerous - we need to sleep off the ground.
The 3) metal water bottle, 4) Cold Steel 12" Bowie machete and 5) 1 qt. pot w/ lid would round off the list.
It's hard to think of anything other than the big 5 you mention: knife, fire, water, compass, and cordage.
How about, top 5 per category instead? If I thought about clothing, I might include: weatherproof jacket, bandana/scarf, stocking cap/boonie hat, change of socks, gloves.
Hard to beat your list, it's really the essential things to have. If you can start fire you can purify the water so I wouldn't swap out the 550.
Instead of water purification tablets, you might consider a Sawyer PointOne water filter system. Light, easy to use and guaranteed to filter 1 million gallons. I haven't used mine yet, but if it works as advertised my family and I won't have to worry about drinking water. All for less than $60. FYI, I have no affilitaion with Saywer. I just like doing whatever I can to help others who are like me and trying to prepare for whatever may come our way.
Ryan,
1. A bow saw or camp saw for making shelter
2. A fire starter like matches for what else but making a fire
3. A steel US military canteen full of water
4. A water purification method such as water purification tablets
5. Insect repellent or mosquito net
My bonus #6: a nice gortex jacket with hood for warmth
Peace
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