Thread: Belt or bino pouch for emergency kit?

I run a pouch on my belt for this purpose. I have been out and tested it by spending two nights from it. I have various stuff in there, probably more than most would,but other than the normal stuff I definitely recommend a shock blanket, and a pvc bag (sort of like a pack liner but folds up to palm size) as well as a couple of muesli bars to keep you going (if you have room). Also I can’t stress the importance of having a good whistle, not all are the same and some will be heard kilometres away while others only a few hundred meters, despite sounding a similar volume when blown. The Fox40 is the whistle used by LANDSAR teams and it’s cheap from rebel sport. My belt doesn’t interfere with my pack too much as my hip straps are up higher on my particular pack and my belt can sit lower underneath it.