Emergency Pack...

Jigg

Jigg

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I just got one of these:

Trango Uphill

My mom got it from work for free (she works in the exec offices of staples), and gave it to me. I'm out of school so i don't need to carry books or anything around.

Figured i'd pack it with emergency gear for sledding and carry it with me. What do you guys suggest putting in it?

So far i figured:

Length of climbing rope
first aid kit
matches
knife
flashlight
asst small tools

Any other suggestions?
 
When we were in the up last year I was buying a bic lighter, and the clerk asked if it was for sledding. I said yes, and she gave me one of the ones wrapped in air tight pouch. She said leave it in there and it will be dry and workable when needed. Maxdlx
 
Here is what My friends and I carry:

Matches (Wood Stick) in a water proof container with striker.
2 Bic Lighters in separate sealed bags.
Fire Sticks.
Magnesium bar with flint.
6 candles.
Siphon hose.
Magnifying glass.
Compass.
Loud whistle.
Signal mirror.
Sharp Swiss army knife.
2 small led mag lights.
Coleman knife, fork and spoon (polycarbonate).
Folding saw.
Shovel.
Parachute cord 50’
Dry socks and gloves.
MSR universal fuel stove and fuel bottle.
MSR stow away pot 775 ml with coffee bags, tea bags, hot chocolate , salt and pepper stored inside.
Enough food (requiring water only to prepare) for 9 meals (3 days).
Survival sleeping bag (Home made out of water proof, heat reflective, rip proof material, sewn up large enough to get in with snowmobile gear on with a draw string top).
First aid kit put together by a surgical nurse friend, very complete.
Probe pole.
Avalanche beacon.
Two Kleenx tissue packs, small personnal size.
 
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I didn't see the bag, but heres what I've had come in handy in the past or wish I'd had.

a role of duct tape
a disposable camera for accident scenes.
a lighter and/or a flare or 2 might be better than matches.
some people like to carry a spare headlight bulb since you've only got a single in your 99

a quart of oil.

some food (bars)

for tools: screw drivers, plyers, 10,12,14 wrenches (I carry a set of stubbies), sparkplug wrench.

Make sure the rope is strong enough to pull/tow a sled.
you might practice starting the sled with the rope by wrapping it around the clutch if you've never done that before.

a folding pocket saw can come in handy off trail.

I like having 2 spare belts too. After loosing some chunks out of 1, I put my spare on backwards in the dark and had it blow within 3 miles. I limped home with chunky for another 5 (and I'm sure thats good for the clutches too). 2 belts over the skis is also good for steep decents.
 
Wow, these are some great suggestions... that's a hell of a list A K. I'll definitely be printing this thread out and doing some searching around for it.

Parachute cord is a great idea BTW, a lot thinner and easier to pack.
 
Sounds like some of you are going to the survivor series. Good suggestions. I will have to make up a baggy.
 
Vmax540 said:
AK Wow what a list..... did you in a previous life ride Cat's....... :) ? ! ?
Click to expand...

No, but have spent a night out due to white out blizzard :eek: . Twice from exploring new areas with way too much powder and not enough common sense :oops: . I rather be warm and well feed :D than cold and hungry :brr .

We all carry snacks, cell phones, tools, tow straps, plugs, spare belt, and duck tape. One guy carries a block and tackle. One 50' of rope. I didn't mention those items, because Thats not part of my survival Bag. By the way I carry the survival bag in my car when not sleding :idea: .
Word to the wise, never touch anything in your survival bag untill you trying to survive.
 
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