Do You Have a Survival Go-Bag?
Yep. Even in Garrison, on-post, and on rear detachment, I still maintain a 72hr bag (colloquially known as a "bug-out bag").
Extensive first aid kit including blood-clot bandages.
Careful with quick-clot; stuff is actually quite dangerous... It's wonderful if you got a huge gash and need to seal it up quickly and don't mind your new hole literally burning shut, but if the laceration is less serious, you're much better off with gauze and ACE-wrap, or best of all an Israeli bandage. Tourniquet if necessary.
Big-*** high quality survival knife (OKC Ranger).
If you have a multi-tool and a fillet knife, this tool is largely useless... If you need a wood-cutting device, get a
pocket chainsaw. Otherwise, I'd ditch the Rambo knife and go with something more practical (like the multi-tool and fillet knife)...
YES! Paracord is best stuff ever!! Also, check the internet for duct tape wrapping instructions; if you take a fresh roll and fold the first inch under and repeat, you can turn an 8"x1.5" roll of duct tape into a 4" or 5" by 1.5" square "roll".... I carry about 25' (1"x1.5", about 3/8" thick) on me at all times.... Cuz duct tape is immeasurably useful.
Titanium spork. /discussion.
Looks to be a pretty well thought-out kit! :)
- CK
