Question of Survival

[Pete Grey]

We all have different needs and different thoughts on how to manage them, in the UK hyperthermia is also our greatest danger due to our cold wet climate.

My BOB ideas putting it as simply as possible, without going through my pac (although i need to), a 40 litre Lowe Alpine.

Spare warm clothing and always spare wooden socks, bottom of bag. Stove, small billy and food middle of bag. Top of bag, bivi bag (always), tarp or lightweight tent.

Everything in main compartment is in a h/d plastic bag, not only to keep things dry, but if i need to cross a stream the pac would float.

Left side pocket FAK, knife, water sterilising tablets, fire making kit, paracord, medication (from scouting days, Left=Life). All in poly bags.

Right side pocket water bottle and trail snacks.

Flap pocket navigation, maps and compass, torch and spare batteries, old space blanket.

That’s all i can think of offhand.

Pac is not to heavy, stable and i can move at a reasonable pace, it should cover my needs in an emergency.