Emergency Backpack

 

I wear this backpack on my trips anytime I’m in the canoe.  In order to keep it very light, it only has the absolute minimum that I need for survival.  This is (1) my satellite phone in a waterproof box (Pelican 1060); (2) a waterproof survival blanket; (3) matches in a waterproof bottle; (4) firestarter in a waterproof bottle; (5) bug repellent; (6) suntan lotion, and: (7) credit card.  In addition, I count on having my GPS, as it is waterproof and is tied to my belt.  Key emergency telephone numbers are programmed into my satellite phone.  I always wear the upper half of my bug suit.

 

 

I wear the backpack under my lifejacket.

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