Thoughts and questions I think about.

[Schups]

Some thoughts and questions I think about (not everyday), but they do cross my mind.

I have a few questions on how other(s) PREPARE for fun and sometimes a long day out in the field (your choice). Whether it is in the cold or in the heat. Do some of you know CPR (could happen anytime with anyone)? How about treat for frost bite or heat stroke.



We all know; long sleeves, hydrate, sun screen and if possible shade is a must. How about some type of communications and, not relying on cell phones? What if, you had to stay the night. Do you have some type of contingency plan, i.e., family, friend, comrade?



We are all familiar on what basics to take, but is there anything special you take? How do you pack, prepare?



And since the Plague is out there. What kind of flea/Bug spray are you using? Is there one better?



Thank-you for your time.

[broper]

F & G biologist, Bill, told us to use mosquito spray with deet. That will kill the fleas, use it liberally. When we were participating in the tournament we sprayed the squirrels and also the bag several times with RAID! Also his recommendation. The other stuff is definitely something to think about. I need to get a good first aid kit and a couple space blankets to leave in my truck.

[tgomez82]

I have a day pack that is ALWAYS in my truck, what I keep in there is a lot more than I want to type out rite now but it would hold me up for a few days if needed and I always have a walkie, hardly ever go out alone unless I am going to an area I know very well and isn't to far out that I can't make the walk in a day or two tops.

[Timber Butte Outdoors]

Hello Schups,

I have been thinking about this a lot since I read it! This question is the reason that I started the survival preparedness thread below! To give people the info they need to survive, if something may happen to them or someone they are with while out in the scrub!

We all know that the majority of us don't leave our vehicles very far, therefore, what ever kind survival items you have is going to be carried in your rig! Correct? Therefore, there are several things that you should have, besides your hunting equipment, guns and ammo!

The most important thing you have to have is "Water!" enough to last you several days, during the summer months!

Your body loses water constantly through sweat, urine, and even breathing. You must replace the water your body loses for your organs to continue to work properly. Dehydration occurs when your body doesn't have enough water, because you're losing more water than you're taking in.

In extreme heat, an adult can lose almost half-a-gallon of water through sweat alone. Without water, dehydration can set in within an hour in severe heat. The combination of physical overexertion and extreme heat — without water — can lead to death in as little as several hours.

Surprisingly, it's also easy to become dehydrated in very cold environments. Since cold air cannot hold much moisture, it dehydrates your body with every breath you take. Even if you aren't sweating, you still need to replenish fluids even in cold weather.

So how long can you survive without water? Humans in average shape and perfect conditions (not too hot or cold) can probably live for three to five days without any water if they're not physically exerting themselves. Healthier people can live a day or so longer, while those who are unhealthy or exposed to particularly hot or cold weather may not survive as long.

To stay healthy, you need to continually replenish your fluid supply. Experts recommend drinking approximately two quarts (64 ounces or about eight glasses) of water each day. Of course, if you live in an extremely hot or cold area — or if you exercise a lot — you may need to drink a gallon or more of water every day.

Secondly, I would think that a survival kit is a must! One such as a 3-5 day survival pack, with essential foods, a compact cooking stove to heat water, along with an equipment survival kit, including fire starting essentials, that includes all the necessary items to help you make it out alive! These two things, including some water, can be thrown on your back, if you decide that you are going to have to walk out of a location to find help!

Thirdly, A vehicle repair kit, one that includes, a 12 volt air compressor, extra vehicle fuel, belts, hoses, tire repair kit including fix-a-flat, wiring repair parts, especially tools, etc..

Communications?? are very important! There are so many choices to pick from! The most useful item in this category is the "Satellite Phone" but the price tag is all but restrictive to all of us average Joe's. Then there is the "Spot" GPS tracking device! Also there is the Two Way Radio option, these are good, if you have access to a GMRS Transmitter Tower, and you have someone monitoring the other end for you! Then there is the old stand by, the CB Radio! For those of us that are more advanced, there is the Ham Radio operators, using a hand held unit would fill the bill nicely!

I know that this seems like a lot of stuff to carry around with you, but once you have it in your vehicle, you won't even know it is there until you need it!

Gary