Thread: "Oh sh#t" overnight kit

I carry a small kit of "Oh sh#t" gear at all times. I carry it in a waterproof bag in a small molle pouch on the front of my TwinNeedle bino harness. That way- if I had to ditch my pack for whatever reason (fall crossing a river or something) then I still have some rudimentary gear to help me out- two forms of fire starter (lighter and stormproof matches, plus I always have another lighter handy inside the bino pouch which I use all the time for checking wind direction when hunting), rubber inner tube, pain killers, celox sachets, basic bandages, mylar blanket, backup knife and a couple of snacks. Plus my PLB is on my person at all times- no good in a pack if you have to ditch it or get injured and can't get the pack off your back to reach it. My PLB also lives on my bino harness.

The above is very much meant as a sh#t hits the fan deal. Anytime I leave camp with just a day pack that will always have my full first aid kit (including more fire sources and inner tube), food that I don't need to cook, a 1L dry bag with spare merino thermals and socks (in case the clothing I'm wearing ends up soaked I've always got something dry to put on), raincoat, lightweight puffer, beanie, gloves and water. Plus head torch and a 1L dry bag with spare 18650 battery, power pack and cord to charge my phone &/or head torch.