I know that we all feel that we pack everything we possibly need for every trip (tools, recovery gear, spare parts for the rig) but have you ever taken account to disasters or accidents where you need to leave your vehicle behind? What happens if you crash or roll over down a hill and the only way to survive is to leave your vehicle behind? I know these are worst case scenarios but I'm sure those of us that do some remote adventures solo-style need to have some backup plans in place. Not only for the solo guys/gals but even for groups too.
I will admit that I personally am not prepared. I know that when I pack I don't necessarily have everything I need in one spot. Most of the time I just try to pack everything so it fits! (doh) But in all seriousness, I do know that I really need to reorganize everything and have one dedicated "grab and go" bag that's easily accessible by anyone in the cab in case something goes bad.
Right now I just use my Dakine backpack and have some of the basic needs:
100oz Water (bladder)
First Aid
Survival Blankie
Matches
Compass (non-electronic)
Some food but that comes and goes as I change em out often
I know this is an incomplete list of items but it's better than nothing. I know that I'm gonna have to step it up as this is just not up to par.
Necessities:
Shelter
Water
Food
Communications
Basic First Aid
Basic Survival Gear
Anything else?
I am interesting in seeing the following:
Bag Configuration = backpackg, hip sack, shoulder bag, duffel bag
Contents = shelter, water, food, communications, first aid, survival gear, etc
Content configuration for how many people? = x people
Number of days you can survive with your contents (base it on the number of people you have the content configured for) = x days
For 4 legged lovers:
Bag configuration = 4 legged travel bags or do you pack it with you?
contents = both applications if applicable
Number of days your 4 legged pal can survive with it's own contents = x days
One backpack mfg that I'm looking into. Though they are expensive, I have seen them first hand on the quality and the design and definitely give it two thumbs up.
http://www.kifaru.net/MGpacks.htm
They've got some great gear and options and by far one of the coolest things I've seen. I've seen these bags in action and it's well built. Some of the bags have a quick release (in case you need to drop that bag in a heart beat). I've tested this and boy does it work well.
Chime away
Edit:
Interesting Links....
http://www.equipped.org/
http://www.survival-center.com/index.htm
http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/prod...product_ID=427
http://www.dougritter.com/