Survival Gear

[Zzz]

Top 5 (no particular order):
toilet paper
drinking water
pistol
condoms
candy bar

I like Eric's version of a survival situation.

Zane and Flight:
Guys, one of the things that hurts aviation is people getting bad advice
from people who do not have credentials to be giving it.

Based on your quoting, I assume that you take issue with the optimistic attitude of including a condom in your survival kit? Apologies to all who may get in trouble with the Mrs after she finds your survival rubber.

Thanks, and please continue to enjoy our friendly, constructive, and modest forum.

[skybobb]

I carry a small compass, and some small rope, a signaling mirror, knife , first aid kit, space blanket, tea, hard candy, candle, matches in a water prove container, a sleeping bag, and a few other things I can't remember just now.

[182 STOL driver]

Per Tim Avery -- Road flares and traffic cones

[bumper]

I carry a small compass, and some small rope, a signaling mirror, knife , first aid kit, space blanket, tea, hard candy, candle, matches in a water prove container, a sleeping bag, and a few other things I can't remember just now.

Umm, I think you forgot to mention beads and other cheap goods for trading with the natives. Might even get to use that condom . . . er, for carrying water in an emergency, of course.

[TomD]

toilet paper
drinking water
pistol
condoms
candy bar

The condom is obviously used to keep water out of your gun.

[hotrod150]

Yup, roll the condom on over the end of that big long barrel. Of course it's to keep water out of the gun, what else would it be for?
I ike the idea of trade goods for the natives, kinda like what Lewis & Clark took along when they flew west.

[TomD]

Of course it's to keep water out of the gun, what else would it be for?

Works really well for your rifle as well. Of course if the barrel of your gun is pointing down it really is not needed.

[hotrod150]

Gotta keep the rain out when it's pointed up, ya know.

[Dokmow]

Per Tim Avery -- Road flares and traffic cones

That must be so the Coroner knows where to park.
-or to mark the charcoal so he knows what to pick up

[Glidergeek]

I'm relieved I thought the condom was to give to the bear before he really f*&% you over.

[pa150]

Survival depends on where you fly. I carry a small bag (6" X 10") containing a compass, a couple of space blankets, matches, signal mirror, Leatherman, wool watch cap, small mag-light and a pair of nomex gloves. I dress for the weather and wear good shoes. I keep my cell phone handy and my credit cards paid off.

If I ever go down in the wilds of Pennsylvania, I could probably find someone within three days walking in any direction.

I wouldn't need a gun unless I went down over a major city.

[jomac]

that is a good list, pa. if u can just keep it on your body should u go down, that would work great...
i usually have on my self, my spot,cell phone,credit cards,liscense and medical,compact big bore pistol...damn hard to carry much more thatn that...hopefully u will have time and not a fire to deal with...

[once&futr_alaskaflyer]

I can't help but ask that readers consider our recent crash and subsequent events in Denali, and then read through this thread again

[Bonanza Man]

What did the guy in the 185 carry for survival equipment?

[Zzz]

I can't help but ask that readers consider our recent crash and subsequent events in Denali, and then read through this thread again

Perhaps I'll split the pissing contest posts into a separate thread.

[denalipilot]

I can't help but ask that readers consider our recent crash and subsequent events in Denali, and then read through this thread again

Perhaps I'll split the pissing contest posts into a separate thread.

I appreciate where you're going with this. However, I would ask others to respectfully not let this turn into attacking or second-guessing any actions or decisions by the pilot and passenger. From what I know, this could have been any one of us, and then it would be you or me that would now have to live with it. So with that in mind please keep it constructive. Or, as O&F says, it may be sufficient just to take the time to think about it.

-DP

[Zzz]

I can't help but ask that readers consider our recent crash and subsequent events in Denali, and then read through this thread again

Perhaps I'll split the pissing contest posts into a separate thread.

I appreciate where you're going with this. However, I would ask others to respectfully not let this turn into attacking or second-guessing any actions or decisions by the pilot and passenger. From what I know, this could have been any one of us, and then it would be you or me that would now have to live with it. So with that in mind please keep it constructive. Or, as O&F says, it may be sufficient just to take the time to think about it.

-DP

No I mean the spat in THIS thread between 182 STOL Driver and MTV. It's an otherwise good thread.

[denalipilot]

Zane- I was just referring to O&F's post. I should not have included your post in my quote. My bad. I think if you want to split the 185 discussion, that makes sense.

[pa150]

that is a good list, pa. if u can just keep it on your body should u go down, that would work great...
i usually have on my self, my spot,cell phone,credit cards,liscense and medical,compact big bore pistol...damn hard to carry much more thatn that...hopefully u will have time and not a fire to deal with...

A Cessna 150 is not known for its shoulder-room, particularly in winter when wearing a heavy jacket. So a vest is not practical.

The bag I described is about the same size as a shaving kit and is stored just behind the passenger seat. If I have time to get out of the door, there is time to grab it as I exit.

If there's a fire, I'm just SOL.

I always have a Leatherman on my belt, and I will start carrying a magnesium fire-striker. If I'm not seriously injured and I can stay warm and find water, I'll survive.

[WingsOverPalawan]

I live in a different type of environment than most of you guys, so my wish-list of intended survival gear may be a bit different. And it's a shorter list, because my plane is limited on storage space. Anyways...here goes....

Anti-Malarial regimen
Insect Repellant
LED Flashlight
Handheld Laser
Aerial Flares
Knife
Water (12 20 oz bottles)
High Protein Snacks
Tent w/ mosquito screen
Tools selection
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Bailing wire
SPOT Messenger
Spare Axle
Spare nuts, AN bolts, et etc
50' Rope
Medical/Trauma kit
Matches/Lighter
Spark plugs
Oil
Tire patch/plug kit
Tire pump