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<blockquote data-quote="DocB" data-source="post: 1123196" data-attributes="member: 55312"><p>Looking good there young'un! You look like a fit and healthy young man! </p><p></p><p>I take chem lights (also called cyalume chemical light sticks) for two purposes: use in and around the tent or trail at night for illumination, you can just slide it back into the wrapper to "turn off" the light, saves the batteries on my light for general illumination; and for marking trails or rescue at night, just a carry over from my military days.</p><p></p><p>The tourniquet is the same, always ready for use and only weighs a few ounces. Bleed out can happen in just a few minutes and making a tourniquet is not always possible or successful. I carry quick clot and the tourniquet just as a matter of routine, as my wife says "stuff happens", lol!</p><p></p><p>As far as the compass goes, an old school magnetic one never needs batteries. </p><p></p><p>As far as a handgun goes, I always pack my 10mm for any unwelcome guests regardless of how many legs they stand on! It never gets left behind. I figure if it's too much weight for me to carry, I really don't have any business being out there. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure that you probably have additional ammo in the truck or car, but I'd consider packing about a minimum of 3 more rounds... just in case.</p><p></p><p>Like I said, I think you have a good plan and a good load out. Good luck and bring back some elk tenderloins! mmmmm good!! </p><p></p><p>DocB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DocB, post: 1123196, member: 55312"] Looking good there young'un! You look like a fit and healthy young man! I take chem lights (also called cyalume chemical light sticks) for two purposes: use in and around the tent or trail at night for illumination, you can just slide it back into the wrapper to "turn off" the light, saves the batteries on my light for general illumination; and for marking trails or rescue at night, just a carry over from my military days. The tourniquet is the same, always ready for use and only weighs a few ounces. Bleed out can happen in just a few minutes and making a tourniquet is not always possible or successful. I carry quick clot and the tourniquet just as a matter of routine, as my wife says "stuff happens", lol! As far as the compass goes, an old school magnetic one never needs batteries. As far as a handgun goes, I always pack my 10mm for any unwelcome guests regardless of how many legs they stand on! It never gets left behind. I figure if it's too much weight for me to carry, I really don't have any business being out there. I'm sure that you probably have additional ammo in the truck or car, but I'd consider packing about a minimum of 3 more rounds... just in case. Like I said, I think you have a good plan and a good load out. Good luck and bring back some elk tenderloins! mmmmm good!! DocB [/QUOTE]
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