Alone in the wilderness - revised inventory

[Pathfinder]

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." ~ T. S. Eliot



For those who didn't see my other thread, my plan is to journey alone deep into the wilderness with only as much gear as can be carried on my back. I am NOT TAKING THIS LIGHTLY. After much consideration, I have decided to include a high velocity air rifle. The small size of .177 pellets will enable me to carry thousands of them, and thus hunt far more squirrels and rabbits than I could with a .22 rifle.

For self defense against large animals (or an opportunistic chance at medium sized game) I also have a sidearm.




Gear that I currently own:

ALICE pack (large)
2 one-liter canteens
2 canteen covers with ALICE pack clips
2 canteen cups
SOG Seal Pup Elite knife
Ruger GP100 .357 magnum revolver
40 Buffalo Bore 180 grain flat nose gas checked .357 magnum bullets
50 Winchester 110 grain jacketed hollow point .357 magnum bullets
50 Winchester 125 grain jacketed hollow point .38 special +P bullets
Beeman SS1000 air rifle
1000 .177 hollow point pellets
1000 .177 round head pellets
Leatherman Charge TTI multitool
Strike Force fire starter
Magnesium bar
Pocket magnifier
2 Bic lighters
100 cotton balls soaked in Vaseline
Diamond knife sharpener
Revolver cleaning kit
Air rifle cleaning kit
Compass
100 feet of 550 paracord
200 feet of snare wire
150 yards of Spiderwire braided fishing line - 20 LB
144 assorted fishing hooks
124 assorted split shot sinkers
Fishing net
30 yards of all-weather duct tape
Toothbrush and toothpaste
50 emergency water purification tablets


Gear that I still need:


Hatchet
Entrenching tool
Mess kit
First-aid kit
Emergency rations
New clothing
Sewing kit
Bandanas
Map
Sleeping bag (optional)
Tent (optional)

Pathfinder Reviewed by Pathfinder on 12-19-2007. Alone in the wilderness - revised inventory "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." ~ T. S. Eliot For those who didn't see my other thread, my plan is to journey alone deep into the wilderness with only as much gear as can be carried on my back. I am NOT TAKING THIS LIGHTLY. After much consideration, I have decided to include a high velocity air rifle. The small size of .177 pellets will enable me to carry thousands of them, and thus hunt far more squirrels and rabbits than I could with Rating: 5

[Trip06]

Bear mace is an option, It weights nothing but the aresol can it comes in. cept its combersome and you wont be able to eat the bear afterwards.

[Blaised]

good luck

[Nightcrewman]

Sounds like you might survive however why is a tent and a sleeping bag optional, shelter and warmth are the two most important things for survival, way ahead of water and food, also I would look at the weight of what you are carrying.
Good luck on your journey.

NCM (graduate of several survival courses)

[Pathfinder]

Well, if you are going to break some laws, then definitely, please come to my state to do it.

That used to be my state, once upon a time.

I'm thinking it must be difficult to patrol so much wilderness. I can hide my revolver in my backpack until I get beyond the weekend tourist areas. My air rifle, on the other hand, cannot be concealed. Once I reach the back country I don't figure there will be anyone around to see me breaking any laws. The trick would be getting out there unseen to begin with.

I suppose I could try Alaska. But -40 in the winter doesn't sound fun at all.

[Pathfinder]

Remember that dude that got his hand trapped in the rock and had to slice it off so he could crawl to rescue?

Yes, I do remember that dude.

PS couldn't you consolidate the pistol and air rifle into a small caliber rifle like a 22?

Problem #1 - I would not feel safe depending on a .22 to protect me from large hungry furries. I won't even feel completely safe depending on my .357 magnum to protect me if I happen to get charged by a grizzly bear. Those are some tough animals. But at least I'll have 6 chances to change his mind.

Problem#2 - .22 ammunition, while small, is not as small as a .177 pellet. I could not carry thousands of .22 bullets along with my other gear. They would take up too much room and add too much weight. So I would be limited in how many times I could use it. Should the worst happen and I can't get back fast enough, the greater number of pellets will keep feeding me long after I would have run out of .22 bullets.

[Pathfinder]

why is a tent and a sleeping bag optional

I'll be dressing in layers, and I can build shelter using available natural resources. The weight issue you mentioned is exactly why I may not bring a tent.

[Herreic68]

sucks we wont know how it all goes down since you ....wait a sec...take a labtop the posts must go on

[scagster]

Looks good to me.

[Pathfinder]

Shit... with gear like that, I could live near indefinitely.

That's the idea. I'll be miles away from civilization, alone and on foot. It's not like I can just decide to turn it off and do something else. I need to be able to sustain myself for however long it takes.