There are all kinds or posts and threads that address how to get the game, what to use to harvest it, how to make the 1000 yard shot, where and when to go; however, I have not seen too much about what we are using for the basic in the field first aid and survival equipment too keep us going while we are in the field? I'm older so getting back in one piece, "or"........ simply getting back is a present thought. I have a D.A.R.K ACTION RESPONSE KIT as my individual first aid kit (IFAK) that I always keep in my backpack or in a dry bag in my kayak. It has your basic Quick Clot bandage, some chest seal bandage and a "tourniquet"; and....it doesn't weigh too much or take up too much space. There are not too many hunters who can say that they have never nicked or seriously cut themselves while field dressing. I also have a zip lock with band aids, some surgical tape, some 2 X2 gauze, and some steri-strips. In addition to this I carry my heart attack kit in my front pocket, an empty Dramamine container that has four aspirins and a couple of Excedrin for migraines; just in case!! Black bear hunting, or oftentimes kayaking we end up coming out in the dark, I always carry two flashlights, a Streamlight ProTac 2, and a Streamlight ProTac HL headlamp with 2 extra batteries taped together. This past year's black bear hunt put me in an area where there was no phone service, thus truly without any communication with the outside world. Plus I was dropped off at 1:00 in the afternoon, and sometimes not picked up until 8:30-10:00P.M.. This does not sound like too big of a deal, until schtuff hits the fan. You fall out of your tree stand, break something going in or coming out from your hunt, or any "other ingenious method" we can come up with to get ourselves into trouble!! Recently I started to look at the SPOT satellite GPS messaging system. I keep saying that I am going to make the investment, but never do. My thoughts are that I would rather have it and not need it, than to not have it and wish that I had. Just curious about what thoughts of others on the forum are using for their survival gear.
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