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Extra Socks and Gloves- It would be wise to take an extra pair of socks and gloves.
You never know when your original pair may become wet. Wet socks in the cold sucks,
and you could come down with a cold. This is not what you need in the wilderness.
You need to take every step to protect yourself from sickness and infections. It would
be a good idea to carry a toboggan also to keep your head warm from cold elements.
Kitchen Trash Bag- This can be used to transport large amounts of water.
Notepad/Journal and a Pen- I keep a notepad with me just to jot down notes about
my surroundings and I can also leave notes on trees in the woods to help search parties
find me.
Small Cans of Food/Trail Mix- It wouldn’t hurt to have a bag of trail mix to snack on
and a couple of cans of food with peel back tabs on them. Grab a spoon while you’re at
it.
Rainproof Poncho- You can buy these for little to nothing and they are great to
have when mother nature comes raining down on you.
Survival Knife- I always carry my survival knife with me in the woods. It’s very sharp
for sharpen sticks for a trap or a make shift weapon, great for field dressing game and
cleaning fish, has plenty of tools inside, and it includes my compass.
Crossbow – this is a great weapon to have in the wilderness One of the biggest
advantages of a crossbow for survival purposes is its silent signature. Let’s face it…
whether you’re hunting for food or not you don’t want your prey to know of your
whereabouts. Its also good for fishing
Multi Tool- I think the name says it all. Get one; there are a number of things it will
come in handy for.
Wire Saw- This is great to have and doesn’t cost much at all. After starting a good
hot fire you can even burn green wood. The wire saw is compact, and makes quick
work of a 3 or 4 inch branch. It also is a lifesaver when cutting wood to make a
shelter.
Small Hatchet- This is good for cutting branches and splitting short, large logs by
driving the hatchet into the top end of the log and taking another available log to
hammer the hatchet through. It can be worn on a belt just like your machete.
Machete- This is a great tool to have on hand. Not only can this be used to defend
you, but this is great for chopping down saplings and removing excess brush.
If You Have a Gun, Carry Plenty of Ammo- I think you can figure out this is
valuable to have for hunting for food in case you run out on what little you brought with