Thought that I would post this ....hope you all find it helpfull

[Beaver]

Another good Idea is to carry a couple of your (wifes,girlfriends,moms) Tampons with you.If you need to start a fire you can dip it in the gas tank (make sure u hold onto the string tight) it burns real good and is great for those hard to start fires.:d

 

[boydo]

just make sure you have them hidden til you need a fire!! its a good thing but if my buddies ever had one pop outa their pack....i dont think the laughter or sideways looks would end for weeks,possibly years!!!

 

[Sledderglen]

We were at a Jamoree in High Level Alberta years ago. Well Albert was asked for Plates and insurance. While he was digging in his sled bag he came upon his fire starters. Yes a number of Tampoons. RCMP officerv gave him the look and a very embarassed Albert had to tell how he uses them to start fires. RCMP officer just said to carry on. I guess he didnt want to see what else may come out of this guys bag. The whole club had a good laugh at that. Crazy Albert!!!

 

[imdoo'n]

interesting thread, i would suggest a topo map for area riding.

 

[Bear5022]

You can never be to prepared-an old boy scout trick for starting fires is a wad of steel wool and a good D battery- ground the wool across the posts and strands of the wool glow cherry red from the current-works perty slick--

 

[white6]

thanks so much for your post H2Snow .. that list is amazing! It will certainly help me gear up my bag
After seeing a few incidents last year, and being closest i have yet to staying on the mountain it was an eye opener that i wasnt carrying enough gear or some of the right gear!

 

[Mare]

this is what is found in my back pack

feel free to add to yours or subtract as needed ...

good luck and play safe ,,, make it back home to your loved ones..........cuz they really would miss you..

Here is what I carry in my pack

It is a Dakine....and hangs on the wall and is ready to go

The Shovel and Probes live in it full time along with these other essentials...

88 things you wish you had when you get stuck in the bush

shovel,with saw in handle
probes
flares,flaregun, pen type
sized down jump kit
including
water proof matches
wind proof lighter x2
hot packs
salt
sugar
high energy bars
airways
pocketmask
lip balm
rope
wire
black tape
1 socks
1 extra mechanix gloves
space blanket x 2
flint strikers x 2
water x 2
emergency water
sam splint
multi trauma dressing x 4
4 triangulars
bandaids
liquid bandaid
2 spare spark plugs
axtra dess cord
gerber leatherman tool
chain saw ...in can
chocolate,nut bars
spare beacon batteries
3 rolls of gauze
mini mag light
super sheers
cpr quick note
stethascope
signal mirror..the one with the hole in the middle
roll of orange flagging tape
one cold compress and one hot
bag of toilet paper
whistle
tea
ibuproferin
sardines
motorola talk about
flu and cold remedy
pencil and paper
22 bullets for powder to light fire
rubber gloves
pocket mask and airways are in my truck at the moment in my real jumpkit
newspaper to start fire
extra ventolin for me
just put my mini visegrips back in
among other things


feel free to add or subtract to your needs

here it is layed out

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This is the post I have been hunting for... AWESOME... Thanks :d

 

[sledslut]

here is a pic of my bag i take with me. not post steeling. just thought its a good idea to show some options out there.

i do have a few things missing. thats what its all out so i can go get the stuff before december.

thanks alot for posting this.. some stuff never even thought of. good thread!!

 

[fat tire]

Might want to add garbage bag and a couple of bungies......seems I end up taking out more then i ever bring in..........as i'm sure more than a few do the same.

 

[pano-dude]

I stuff most of my emergency food( energy bars, tea bags, lighter, electrolite tabs, candle and extra rolling papers) into a coffee can. works great to melt water for a cup of tea

 

[jonniebud]

thanks for the list ,but i did not see a compass (just a thought)

 

[bbtoys]

don't forget your SPOT, handy if you get into trouble.