Quote from: styx on July 29, 2015, 10:07:07 AMI wonder if other very well known guys like Ron Hood, Ray Mears and Les Stroud ever put out a list like thisOne of my favorites is Ron Hood's Survival Camping video, at the start he details his kit pretty thoroughly.Some of the guys from Alone have vids on YT regarding the 10 items they took along.Seems like many of them would've done better with 5 items and something to help their mental state.
I wonder if other very well known guys like Ron Hood, Ray Mears and Les Stroud ever put out a list like this
Quote from: styx on July 29, 2015, 10:07:07 AMI wonder if other very well known guys like Ron Hood, Ray Mears and Les Stroud ever put out a list like thisI did have a quick look on line to no avail. Cody's list is what is contained in his book 98.6 degrees. I think the more well know and lesser known experienced adventurers/survivalists have more or less similar gear choices. Guys like Dave seem to keep it basic in terms of his 10 C's however the individual components are specific. He likes a certain style knife and prefers certain materials for clothes and such. Cody also has preferences to clothing or not ( shoes ) and knife type. From what I've seen a good kit when traveling out doors is made up of certain items. The choices in these items is less important for example blade steel than the item itself, cutting tool. Important of all is getting out and using the gear in the kit not to mention actually having the gear on you.
I wondered if some of these kits were originally based off military survival kits. I'd imagine some kits were based off what was needed in certain situations these people have encountered. @Ether I can go 2 hours from my home into the mountains and no signal. It possible to take a tumble and phone gets damaged and you get hurt. No walking out in this case, yes I understand the scenario is a what if however accidents happen.People hike/explore all the time without gear and without incident no doubt. People also hike/explore and become lost as well, it happens. I agree with many of your points however there are those that do not intend on going beyond their capabilities and yet trouble happens. Accidents happen, becoming disoriented happens, weather changes, the unexpected occurs even for those who are prepared, it's part of life. I've seen people walk stairs and injure themselves so it's possible especially when outdoors. I'd like to also mention that these type kits are not limited to those hiking but yet kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, climbers etc would all benefit IMO with a simple well thought out kit. You dont have to put the kitchen sink into a kit but a few items should a worse case scenario happen is never a bad idea.
We have the Alone thread. And apparently they were given some items outside of the 10 they chose
People hike/explore all the time without gear and without incident no doubt. People also hike/explore and become lost as well, it happens.
You're discussing the plot of the current season of Dual Survival My only personal experience was in a group where it turned out we decided to stop too soon, fortunately not a matter of life or death, but still there were consequences....Not many years ago a Dutch couple on self-drive tour ran out of petrol in a remote area, they stayed with the car and the husband didn't make it. They were in a farming area, and it turns out 3km from a farm dam fed by a windpump........same as what litter this whole country.Unfortunately there are just as many stories about people that should've stayed put.
In Croatia the mandatory equipment for hiking is flip flops, alcohol and drugs
+1 to a smartphone along with a lipstick battery charger.
Quote+1 to a smartphone along with a lipstick battery charger. You all make great arguments, and I can see the advantages, but I will never depend on or stake my safety on anything that runs off a battery. And honestly, the only item from that category I'll miss is a headlamp.I feel a trip is successful as soon as the cellular signal is gone......
Quote+1 to a smartphone along with a lipstick battery charger. You all make great arguments, and I can see the advantages, but I will never depend on or stake my safety on anything that runs off a battery.
In Croatia the mandatory equipment for hiking is flip flops, alcohol and drugs I really wish that the mountain rescue service would start charging people, maybe they would pack their brains too when they leave for vacation
@Cell phone and backup batteryI recently saw this on DXBattery pack that also is a cell phoneRugged and with 5000mAh it can re-charge your phone 2-3 times.But its also a phone in its own right.
Quote from: Etherealicer on July 31, 2015, 05:52:50 PM@Cell phone and backup batteryI recently saw this on DXBattery pack that also is a cell phoneRugged and with 5000mAh it can re-charge your phone 2-3 times.But its also a phone in its own right.Reviews on it are terrible, though, if you combine those reviews with those on Amazon. Given the price, definitely probably a case of pay for what you get--which is not much in reliability :eek:I think it would be better to get a waterproof case for one's smartphone and then a separate battery backup
Quote from: styx on July 31, 2015, 03:49:40 PMIn Croatia the mandatory equipment for hiking is flip flops, alcohol and drugs I really wish that the mountain rescue service would start charging people, maybe they would pack their brains too when they leave for vacation They do that here, well not directly...Unless you are a member of the Swiss Air Rescue (REGA), you have to pay for your rescue. Of course that is covered by your insurance, but if it was your fault (bad shoes, bad weather) the insurance will ask for the money back.
I recently got the Anker Astro E4 and while I'm not suggesting one carry this since there lighter/smaller units available so far I really like it. If I were to head out for a 2 day trip backpacking I wouldn't hesitate to bring it.
Quote from: Aloha007 on July 31, 2015, 06:14:02 PMI recently got the Anker Astro E4 and while I'm not suggesting one carry this since there lighter/smaller units available so far I really like it. If I were to head out for a 2 day trip backpacking I wouldn't hesitate to bring it.+1I have the Anker E3, and it has been great. If someone doesn't have one, it would make sense to look at some of RavPower's offerings with LED lights built in. I had already gotten my battery packs before RavPower started offering these models. They have a lipstick sized battery pack that is also a flashlight: http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Portable-flashlight-Technology-more-Black/dp/B0084Y47SK/. Based on Amazon's weight specs, doesn't seem like adds appreciable weight. 3 oz for a light and battery backup is pretty darn good.