Emergency Supplies

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Make a List

The precise set of emergency supply items that each hunter may choose to take with them in the woods or leave in their vehicle, specifically for emergencies. It does not contain standard things you use regularly or occasionally (like a hunting knife). Please make your own list; especially between hunting seasons, our bags and packs will get unloaded and we might head out next season with something missing.


What JRB Carries

JRB may be carrying less than you do, or should. Be aware that in most situations, JRB is not travelling very far from the truck and chooses to carry an absolute minimum amount of emergency gear, inside a zip-lock bag, stuffed in a cinched saddle bag, ensuring it is always accessible, and can’t easily be lost or dropped.

  • Carabiner
  • Friction hitch cord
  • Knife
  • Paracord
  • Flashlight
  • Bandages
  • Web Sling

Note: JRB doesn’t carry a tether or extra rope because all foreseeable needs for rope can be satisfied with the single, long rope he is using, which is not droppable, because it is always connected to the tree and the climber. You may choose to bring something, and that is fine.


Other Stuff

Based on YOUR situation, in addition to the items above, consider these items, many suggested by YOU:

  • First Aid Supplies (see below)
  • Extra Batteries
  • Phone Power Bank
  • Compass
  • Map
  • Flare
  • Whistle
  • Fire starting stuff
  • Emergency blanket
  • Poncho
  • Trash bag (raincoat or ground cover)
  • Extra rope, tether, Lineman’s
  • Extra cord, Longhorn Loop or Prusik Loop
  • Sling(s)
  • 2nd device of any kind, such as Figure 8
  • Extra eyeglasses, if appropriate
  • Eye/ear protection
  • Paper towels / TP
  • Saw, pruning shears

First Aid

Consider what First Aid supplies you want to have with you vs what you want to have nearby, perhaps in your vehicle. In addition to obvious things, several of the Facebook group members (trained in first aid) suggested:

  • tourniquet
  • snake bite kit

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

The Ape Canyon First Aid Kit is pretty impressive. In normal hunting situations in familiar territory, JRB keeps his in his truck, but will take it when venturing into deeper or unknown territory.

Tourniquet Kit

The first responders are unanimous in suggesting that a Tourniquet is a crucial tool to have if needed. Be aware that many have sustained serious cuts when gutting a deer.

Trauma Kit

The Ape Canyon Trauma Kit is built for first responders.


Consider YOUR hazards

The hazards for each hunter may vary and the appropriate supplies to bring will be affected. Consider:

  • Are there snakes in the area?
  • How far into unfamiliar terrain are you going?
  • Is cellphone reception reliable?
  • Are you experienced in climbing?
  • Are you experienced in gutting a deer?

Keep it Separate

JRB urges you to keep your emergency gear separate and isolated from your main gear stash. For example, if your spare carabiner or spare knife is one that you use from time to time, then you are more likely to keep it loose in a saddle bag and you won’t be guaranteed that it is exactly where you need it to be in an actual emergency. A zip lock bag may help you keep it together and lessen the chance of it accidentally falling out onto the forest floor.


Consider the buddy system

If you can’t hunt WITH a hunting buddy every time, at least consider informing that buddy where you are going. Enable location sharing on your phone with that person for example. Check in before and after each climb with your location.