Bush pilots emergency pack
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Re: Bush pilots emergency pack
Break it down to 3 levels in pockets, on you, in airplane.
in pocket knife, fire, first aid
on you matches/lighter, water, survival blanket, signals a mustang fishing vest is good
in airplane more fire gear, fishing kit, bug dope, hatchet, shelter, food, extras go bag with extra clothes, cordage, etc....
in pocket knife, fire, first aid
on you matches/lighter, water, survival blanket, signals a mustang fishing vest is good
in airplane more fire gear, fishing kit, bug dope, hatchet, shelter, food, extras go bag with extra clothes, cordage, etc....
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Re: Bush pilots emergency pack
What is the difference between on you and in your pockets?
I do agree that the essentials should be carried on your person if possible.
I do agree that the essentials should be carried on your person if possible.
Re: Bush pilots emergency pack
bnot wrote:If you want to get a feel of what it would be like to use that kit then try this read.
Into the Abyss: How a Deadly Plane Crash Changed the Lives of a Pilot, a Politician, a Criminal and a Cop
by Carol Shaben (Goodreads Author)
This account will give you a real impression of what you need to pack.
bnot
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1333 ... -the-abyss
Really, really good book. A rare account that's also refreshingly accurate from a pilot's perspective.
I'm sure a few people have made the connection with Rachel Notley winning in AB!
(Thread drift, sorry.)
My current job is around the 55-60th, remote. Our COM dictates exactly what goes in our survival pack. It's decent, but for some reason (I found out the hard way trying to lash the thing down after putting down off base waiting out a wicked thunderstorm last month) that we had about 15 packs of dry pasta..... but no rope. What? Get rope.
Re: Bush pilots emergency pack
Maybe your vest was snagged and you had to take it off to get out of your sinking hull. Or you took it off to dry it so you don't die of exposure. Multiple scenarios think about themBeaverDreamer wrote:What is the difference between on you and in your pockets?
I do agree that the essentials should be carried on your person if possible.
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Fair enough. But couldn't you also argue that a similar scenario could result in you having to get butt naked?rigpiggy wrote:Maybe your vest was snagged and you had to take it off to get out of your sinking hull. Or you took it off to dry it so you don't die of exposure. Multiple scenarios think about themBeaverDreamer wrote:What is the difference between on you and in your pockets?
I do agree that the essentials should be carried on your person if possible.
Very good point though, I rarely carry more than a multi-tool and matches on my person and I'm definitely going to rethink that.