Essentials

[Jiffy]

Everyone knows a mountain lion got him.

I mean with the trailer loads full of them what do you expect

 

[bucksnbears]

While deerhunting, I carry my bow with quiver and arrows and very seldom binoculars.
I figger if I kill a deer, I'm gonna walk back to the truck and put my bow away anyway. Then I'll bring a knife , and go back, gut the deer and drag it out.
Kinda drives me nuts seeing people wearing a backpack to their treestands ( pre setup) and only walking in a short ways from where the parked.

 

[TwoLabs]

I absolutely love this topic.

Gets my mind thinking about Bug-Out Bags. What could you stash in a bag that would keep you alive as long as possible but also at a moment's notice?

I think there are a gazillion articles and forums dedicated to Bug-Out Bags and prepping. I think as I get older, there's wisdom in all of it as you go about your hunts.

Less is more -- but only if what you have works when you need it.

I like having off the wall conversations. Allows everyone to bring their own perspective to such a simple topic

 

[SDMF]

I have them and baby wipes in all 3 of my vehicle. Never leave home without them. My biggest bitch is they freeze in the winter and become useless.

Under one of the front seats but behind one of the HVAC outlets should keep them warm enough to use most of the time…

 

[SDMF]

If out walking around, I have a pocket knife, and clean underwear on...

The clean underwear is a game changer

You’re making the assumption that starting w/clean underwear automatically means returning w/clean underwear. Considering the source of the initial comment, that assumption seems tenuous at best….

 

[SDMF]

While deerhunting, I carry my bow with quiver and arrows and very seldom binoculars.
I figger if I kill a deer, I'm gonna walk back to the truck and put my bow away anyway. Then I'll bring a knife , and go back, gut the deer and drag it out.
Kinda drives me nuts seeing people wearing a backpack to their treestands ( pre setup) and only walking in a short ways from where the parked.

While “anything” archery hunting my quiver is the smallest backpack style “Cat-Quiver” made. Doesn’t matter if I’m afoot stalking, sitting in a ground blind, or a tree-stand.

I’ve got a thermocell clipped on, just enough room for 1 bottle of water, a knife, my tag, couple-3 sets of nitrile gloves, an extra bottle of thermo-fuel and a pad or 2, and a few zip ties.

 

[TwoLabs]

For those that carry the multi-tool. Do you also carry a pocket knife? Or do you solely rely on the knife that comes with the multi-tool?

 

[Allen]

Hunting big game, yes...I carry a hunting knife. Hunting small game, my Leatherman has tended to be more than adequate. Their serrated blade on the Super Tool is the real deal!

That being said, I have field dressed a deer with the Leatherman. It being not the right tool for the job...is a nice way to put it.

 

[ndfinfan]

I retired 3 years ago and got to talking to neighbors about the jalapeño cheese spread. I might have to run up to the commissary and see if they still sell the individual MRE’s. For old times sake

Thank you for your service Sir! I retired from active duty in 2006, completed 20 years of civil service in June...targeting next September as my last retirement date!

 

[TwoLabs]

Thank you for your service Sir! I retired from active duty in 2006, completed 20 years of civil service in June...targeting next September as my last retirement date!

I got another federal job and have been enjoying the ride. I have a little more than you left (17 years) before I retire, again lol