ORIGINAL: adams
As far as survival gear, I wouldn't be caught without a lighter and waterproof matches.
Ditto.... I have matches, lighter, and a magnesium fire starter. Even though I primarily hunt public land and am never way out, like, 27 miles from the nearest road, I always keep surivival gear in my pack. ....you never know.
Butch's hunting backpack
Misc calls/scent block/scent wicks/doe pee/...etc...
Thermal socks (2 pairs) and a pair of normal socks
Sweatshirt and an old T-shirt
Extra pair of thermal long johns
Headnet and camo bandana
Small kit (compass/flashlight/buck knife/jacknife/multi-tool)
Small 12x25 binocs
Lighter/waterproof matches/Magnesium fire starter
Bandaids/2x2's/gauze roll in small pocket first aid kit
Water bottle/snacks/PB&J sandwich or whatever...
Cardeer necklace
Lastly, my most prized item: My dad's old 1982 NY State license with one deer tag removed, pinned to upper inside of pack.
Butch A.