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donmillion
Joined: 27 Feb 2003
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 9:34 am Post subject: |
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I'm sure you didn't mean it to come across this way, bitmasher, but I just want to be sure that no one gets the wrong idea. A satellite phone is NOT a substitute for adequate preparation and prudent behavior. Especially in the kind of country that elk inhabit!
All too many people end up in trouble each year because they wander out into the mountains with little or nothing in the way of emergency supplies--no map, no compass, no food, no extra clothing, little water, nothing. Then, when they get into trouble, they try to call someone for help. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I have, in fact, read that a satellite phone is no guarantee, either, as it may have trouble getting reception in a deep canyon that runs the wrong direction.
Of course, the whole point of this thread is being prepared. I just don't want anyone to think that carrying a satellite phone is all it takes to "be prepared."
Having said that, I'm keeping an eye on the newly available Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). They seem like an excellent choice for a last ditch attempt to summon help. |
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muskrat
Joined: 30 Dec 2002
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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| A solution of 10% bleach and water is an industry standard for cleanup of blood and other bodily fluids, in order to prevent against Bloodborne Pathogens (Hepatitis, HIV, etc.) I'm in charge of safety, environmental, security, etc., at my company. I do the First Aid and BBP training. Can't speak for its effectiveness against CWD though |
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Ten Sleep
Joined: 30 May 2003
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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rather_be_huntin, your list is very good with the addition of a flashlight.
donmillion you are correct that there is no excuse for not being prepared. I just about got stranded one night with little more than a flashlight and a bic lighter and since have carried everything I need to spend a night out of camp if I have to.
Beter to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. |
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santana
Joined: 12 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 12:02 am Post subject: |
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| Hey guys, something about gps. They don't work well if at all when under a canopy of trees as you'll find hunting the coast range of Oregon. even if your walking down a logging road with trees along the sides, Only time for a good bearing is on landing. Take along a compass. |
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santana
Joined: 12 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Hey guys, something about gps. They don't work well if at all when under a canopy of trees as you'll find hunting the coast range of Oregon. even if your walking down a logging road with trees along the sides, Only time for a good bearing is on landing. Take along a compass.
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RibEye
Joined: 04 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2003 6:40 am Post subject: |
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I take these also:
Chem Sticks are small and make great backup light, also they are nice to hang above game shot just before dark when you have to return to the game in the darkness.
A few pieces of inner tube burn well even in rainy weather to help start emergency fires.
[ This Message was edited by: RibEye on 2003-08-07 06:44 ] |
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