Re: What's in Your Survival Kit?

"Ever had to use the contents of your kit in an emergency? If so, how did it and you fare?"

Totally forgot the second part of the question. I spent one extra night in the woods while grouse hunting and the stuff in my Camel Back made it a pleasant night. One extra night in the woods after a friend tore ligaments in his ankle. We were rainy, cold and miserable but still alive when I was able to wave down a Fish and Game officer the next morning. While stationed in western Washington my "day pack" kit was used several times, mostly just the clothing and food. The Olympic Park rangers were stretched as thin as we were and when requested we would assist them with searches for lost hikers or with packing out people who had been injured in the park.