Survival stuff

[Tater]

Now that spring is upon us (or almost upon us) I thought I'd post to see what some of you carry with you into the woods as far as survival gear goes. I'm talking about the stuff you throw into your pack or pockets and forget about until that "just in case" situation comes along. I carry a Cold Steel SRK and the items in the pic. In case it's hard to see, included are a whistle, thermometer, compass, LED light, flashing red signal light, magnesium firestarter, signal mirror and about 18' of 550 cord. I will also be adding a small Swiss-Army type knife as soon as I find mine. In addition to the above, I carry at least 2 other means of making fire; usually a lighter and some waterproof matches; a basic first aid kit (bandaids, first-aid tape and a small square of gauze), a mylar emergency blanket, an extra MRE and some extra socks, sweatshirt and sock-hat. All this is in addition to what I pack for a day in the mountains. I don't touch it except in case of emergency. It stays in my pack even after hiking/hunting season is over with the exception of the MRE and the emergency blanket; those get tossed/eaten at the end of the season and replaced at the beginning of the next season. It may seem like a lot but it doesn't really take up that much room in my pack and doesn't add any real weight or bulk. I'm sure there are a couple things I forgot but that's why I'm hoping some of you will post what you carry along. I have my stuff on a checklist (along with all my hunting/hiking/camping gear) but it's on my ex's computer and I haven't gone to get it, yet.

P.S.-I'm going to get some small carabiners to attach the items to make them easier to remove in a hurry.

P.P.S-I also have about 30' or so of 550 cord on my SRK's sheath.