The way my health has been the past few months I tend to look at things a little differently now, even though I am slowly getting better. I try to get out in the deer woods as much as possible so I can stay in touch with what is happening in my area’s.

I got this idea from Kristine over at “Hunt Smart Think Safety” after she posted about “Blizzard Safety Tips”. I know it might be slightly different but the basis to be safe than sorry is the same.

What I am talking about is a Fanny Pack that is small and can strap around your waste and carry all the necessary items for emergencies. Just some stuff for the (just in case) scenario.

Here is what I have in mine and before I head out into the deer woods I will grab it so if god forbids something happens I can help myself until help arrives.

Contents:

* fanny pack

* jug of water (keep hydrated)

* hunting knife (multiple uses)

* small first aid kit (for injuries)

* mini mag flash light (AA)

* glow stick (for light if batteries fail)

* compass and/or gps (give directions over your cell phone)

* matches in a ziplock (to make a fire)

* snack (for energy)

* whistle (draw attention to your location)

* 2 pkgs. of hand warmers (cold weather)

* poncho (for those unexpected rain showers)

I usually carry a cell phone with me and a walking stick that used to be my fathers so I think all that is better than going out empty handed. The only other thing I try to do when I go on my scouting hikes is tell my wife Heidi the general are that I will be in. It seems like a lot to carry but I don’t think the fanny pack weighs more than 2 to 3 pounds and it is clipped around your waste so it is not something that you have to carry.

So remember, you don’t have to be in the north woods of like Maine or Canada to get lost or injured. It can happen any where at any time.

Be safe not sorry………

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