Packing with a purpose

[KFhunter]

My first aid kit is at the bottom of my pack and will stay there. Now my Pack has a zipper on the main bag down there if needed. However, like @kentrek said, if that 10 seconds is the difference between life and death, my SABC is not going to be adequate to save my life or anybody else.

I'd only beg to differ if someone had epipens, but then those people would know better than bury it at the bottom of a bag 

[j_h_nimrod]

My first aid kit is at the bottom of my pack and will stay there. Now my Pack has a zipper on the main bag down there if needed. However, like @kentrek said, if that 10 seconds is the difference between life and death, my SABC is not going to be adequate to save my life or anybody else.

I'd only beg to differ if someone had epipens, but then those people would know better than bury it at the bottom of a bag 

True, if I had a need for an Epi I would probably keep it in a very accessible spot!

[Jonathan_S]

My first aid kit is at the bottom of my pack and will stay there. Now my Pack has a zipper on the main bag down there if needed. However, like @kentrek said, if that 10 seconds is the difference between life and death, my SABC is not going to be adequate to save my life or anybody else.

I'd only beg to differ if someone had epipens, but then those people would know better than bury it at the bottom of a bag 

Yeah epinephrine is a little bit different! I'd keep that in my chest pocket I think 

[Firedogg]

Vaccuum pack it and then in a bag clipped to the outside of pack with a carabiner or zip tie.

[Branden]

I don't really pack a first aid kit. I carry some Aleve, which is with my extra batteries, headlamp, fire starter, etc. It's all readily accessible, so if I was to add gauze or something it would be accessible also. Nothing wrong with having items accessible but if I can't get into my main bag or a back pocket I doubt having a little bit of gauze and tape in a belt pouch going to help me much.

[kentrek]

Vaccuum pack it and then in a bag clipped to the outside of pack with a carabiner or zip tie.

Wouldn't the act of un doing the carabiner and vacuum packaging take more time then simply unzipping a zipper??

If hunting with someone who might have special circumstances such as bee allergies or heart issue....definitely keeping the eppi pen or nitro in its own handy pocket on my pack lid

[trophyhunt]

About the only first aid I carry is a roll electrical tape, and that's to tape the tag to the antlers.  The one thing I keep in my front pocket for quick access, my wind checker.  I know it's probably not smart to not have first aid, just being honest.

[Firedogg]

Vaccuum pack it and then in a bag clipped to the outside of pack with a carabiner or zip tie.

Wouldn't the act of un doing the carabiner and vacuum packaging take more time then simply unzipping a zipper??

If hunting with someone who might have special circumstances such as bee allergies or heart issue....definitely keeping the eppi pen or nitro in its own handy pocket on my pack lid

Not really, if it's in the pack you have to dig around for it, my option keeps it readily available and not buried. At the least an Israeli Pressure dressing would be the one item I would want the most readily available to stop hemmoraging that needs the fastest attention, anything else beyond an epi kit if it applies to you you do not need in such a hurry.

[Branden]

About the only first aid I carry is a roll electrical tape, and that's to tape the tag to the antlers.  The one thing I keep in my front pocket for quick access, my wind checker.  I know it's probably not smart to not have first aid, just being honest.

I'm the same. I pack Aleve for the occasional head ache. Thats it.

[NW SURVEYOR]

This discussion started with regards to Branden listening to a Podcast.

I am not oblivious to the concept of Packing with a Purpose as I also carry a (very) few first aid and emergency items in my daypack.
My apologies to anyone who thinks I am being overly sarcastic.
My comment about people watching to much T.V, is this...
Writers, Bloggers, Podcast people and salesmen all get paid to hawk a product.
In many cases, some of the subjects are embellished (Filler)  for length.
We have all sat and watched some survival or endurance type show where things are really drawn out.
While some of this MAY come in handy, it's T.V., Podcast, U-Tube, whatever.
The speaker needs to take up an hour with only 40 minutes of material.
Spending 5 minutes talking about Purposeful Packing is manushia.

With regards to Packing with a purpose, sure, compartmentalize your gear, who doesn't?
But for me, I'm hunting, I have the stuff in my pack as support.
The only emergency injury I concern myself about is a broken leg.
Other than that, I can walk out.

Is it really that much of a hassle to take off the day pack and find what you need.
If we are carrying that much stuff to rummage through, perhaps we should pare down.

For me, I pack a few asparin and Aleve,
If I need a tournequet (sp) or splint, I have a a spare pair of sox.
Any serious emergency will require that I take my pack off anyway.
If I need to make an emergency shelter, off comes that pack, no hassle.

The most interesting thing to me is the fact that I regularly go through my pack trying to lighten the load.
I then put literally everythin back in and add something.
Individualy nothing ways very much, but collectively I've got 15 pounds of stuff.
Without water!!!

Just my opinion.
Rob.

Just my thoughts.
Rob.



 

[Jpmiller]

I I've got those rubberized twist tie things from home depot and tied my first aid kit to the outside of my pack. I've never used the first aid kit but having the twist tie is handy lol.

[Jonathan_S]

Killing is the reason we enjoy hunting more than scouting

[T-Dozzer]

Tough crowd. I agree with the OP.
Work in EMS long enough you see injuries made worse by being unprepared. An Israli bandage or hemostaic agent weighs ounces and will stop a bad cut or puncture sending you into shock. Cheap insurance when time matters in my humble opinion.

[HawkCreek]

My first aid kit is pretty small, usually it stays in the top lid of my pack and I try to let others I'm with know where it's at. It's the only red bag in all my stuff so it stands out against the others when it does end up in the main compartment.
I learned in the Marines a long time ago to find a packing "system" that works for me and to stick with it. Seasons and weather may change a little of what I carry but the basics are always in the same place wherever that may be in the pack. I can almost always dig out whatever I need without even looking in my pack. Was a necessity back then, now days it's just a habit.