What do you include in your Survival Kit for the woods, desert, or beach?

[Sandman]

I have different survival kits for the locations I hunt. I was wondering what others include in their kit or if they even have a kit. One thing that would be used for all kits would be extra batteries.

HH,
Sandman

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

I have a plastic bin that stays in my Jeep at all times. If I switch to the truck,I throw it in the back .

First Aid kit standard,plus saline,latex gloves and a CPR mouthshield
Bugspray
Bottle water
Tools
Extra knife and digger
batteries
plastic bags,TP and babywipes
Showercaps for detector protection
rainponcho
extra gloves ,hat and sweatshirt,socks and tennys
small army blanket
flashlight and emergency candle,box matches and lighter
Tire inflate in a can
gallon of water for radiator problems,etc
Energy bars,nuts,hard candy etc
Sunscreen,chapstick and aloe
Pen and notepad

I also have a battery jump start pack ,that I can recharge things on

I am sure most of this will get me through just about anything

 

[stoney56]

Gypsy, you've been peeking. LOL You missed the Swiss army knife, nylon cord, sterno, and a couple of cyalume light sticks.

 

[hollowpointred]

i usually bring along bug spray, batteries for both the detector and the pinpointer, an extra pinpointer, sun block, poison ivy block, a bottle of water, a cell phone, an extra digger, a knife.........thats about it.

 

[damz68]

Cell phone and water. I am getting one of those water back packs, I think it is called a camelback. It depends where I am at if I bring the sun block. I cant use the off, tears me up but have found that skeeters dont like sunblock and absolutly hate hair conditioner. So when I am in the swamps I put hair conditioner on skin and have no worries. Also, fresh batteries for phone, detector and camera.

 

[eathabs]

smokes and beer!!!

 

[mgdigger]

sunscreen for sure and a wide brim hat.

 

[TreasureTales]

Additionally: Tie wraps, duct tape, jerky.

For even more extreme conditons...check out the SURVIVAL GEAR thread under the Politics category. On that thread we're preparing gear for worst-case scenarios, not just treasure hunting. "Better to be safe than sorry." "Plan for the worst and hope for the best." Just two of the axioms that fit this topic.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Smokes and ginger ale !

 

[Stacylee926]

In addition to those mentioned, I always carry those plastic grocery or Walmart bags.
I made my first beach trip over the weekend and found that I need more 'carrying bags'. In addition to MD treasures, there were old bottles, shells and driftwood that caught my attention. So a beach trip definitely needed a sturdier bag.

 

[silverswede]

There would be alot of variables to that question. For survival in the winter here in the mountains my necessities
are a sharp axe, wool clothing, lots of bic lighters, a thermos with a metal cup, and good snowshoes. That is for survival, not comfort, with these basics the rest can be improvised. Gypsies' list seems long but is very practical for a break down and overnight unexpected outing almost anywhere. I sure wish I could be surviving on the beach at Cancun this year tho'.

 

[DesertRat]

Common sense. Know when to turn back.

 

[Jeffro]

Add rope and MRE's to the list. A decent water filter and you can make your own drinkable water just about anywhere, saves weight.

 

[diggummup]

Additionally: Tie wraps, duct tape, jerky.

For even more extreme conditons...check out the SURVIVAL GEAR thread under the Politics category. On that thread we're preparing gear for worst-case scenarios, not just treasure hunting. "Better to be safe than sorry." "Plan for the worst and hope for the best." Just two of the axioms that fit this topic.

I've blocked that thread,on here it's useless banter. Depending on where you live and/or the area your gonna be detecting,Gypsy's reply is good enough for most conditions.Also,for those with allergies or sensitivety to "Off" or deet,I hear Avon's "skin so soft" is a good mosquito repellent.Though i've never actually used it myself.For more remote areas of the country and/or weekend excursions in those areas with a long hike involved,maybe a handheld GPS and a map to go with it.At least a compass and the knowledge to it properly.

 

[packerbacker]

Here in California, if you're detecting the boonies, you need to take a Sawyer snakebite kit also. It not only works for snakebite, it works on insect bites and bee stings as well. I quit smoking 29 days ago so I will have to make sure I remember matches or a lighter. A lighter used to be a part of my everyday life but, it's not that way anymore.

 

[River Rat]

I cant use the off, tears me up but have found that skeeters dont like sunblock and absolutly hate hair conditioner. So when I am in the swamps I put hair conditioner on skin and have no worries.

Damz, can you explain about the hair conditioner? What kind, full strength? I've been using Avon's SSS mixed with a little water & using a sprayer...it helps!! But interested in your technique.

Thanks!

RR

 

[Natman]

All good ideas. As you can all see by the replies so far, different terrains require different needs.

You also need to consider what you actually need to carry and what to leave in your vehicle - you don't want to lug around alot of stuff that will slow you down too early in your search.

Nat