RE: Survival packs
Bro, you have way too much "junk in the trunk".....
I'd cut out these items:
25' rope
gerber bone/hack saw (keep the wyoming saw)
dump one pair of gloves
dump one pair of socks
dump the shoe laces
dump the serated 6" knife. YOu already have a gerber tool
dump the multi pocket knife.
dump the knife sharpener
hemp rope
dont need buck knife either.
As far as game bags go, you only need one on the trail. All the deboned meat can go into one game bag.
I'd put in some jerky and dried soup like someone suggested.
Thats it. I carry this when I hunt for an overnighter or two:
-water filtration system
-2qt canteen
-1 buck knife
-1 wyoming saw (small one)
-25' parachute cord
-signal mirror
-first aid kit
-2 survival blankets (which are my bedding at night. Very very light weight)
-game bag
-pack frame
-small 3'x6' plastic to lay on dry ground
layered thinsulate clothing (to strip off as the day gets warmer)
-snake bite kit (plunger/syringe type)
-small ham radio
-whistle
-matches/zippo (no extra fluid)
-mini mag lite
-very tiny one burner mountainer's/backpackers stove
-toilet paper
-military compass
-2 MRE'S, dried fruit, jerky, metrix-bars and/or power bars.
That will last me for at least 3 days, and two days to spare in case of emergency.
It's very light on the back too.