Depends a little on time of year - obviously you're not going to worry as much about warmth in the summer as in the winter.
One thing about 'space blankets' i was told recently - a buddy of mine tested a few when they were introduced. He found in conditions like snow they tended to be somewhat ineffective. They also don't 'breathe' so if you're wet, it can cause some additional problems.
But they make a hell of a reflector. So - he found by using sticks and a space blanket to create a 'reflector' around his fire pointing at his shelter, the shelter stayed a hell of a lot warmer even with a small fire (and offered some protection to the fire from wind/rain ext. ). Build up some decent coals, throw a few longer burning logs on, and the reflected heat can keep you warm even in very cool temperatures without having the fire right in your shelter.
Orange garbage bags are a 'must have'. Aside from what was already mentioned, you can cut them and use them to add additional waterproofing to your shelter. You can also cut them and lay them on the ground with some rocks (arrow shaped pattern is good) to mark your location. They can also be used in a hole or the like to catch rainwater. Take 3 or 4. THey weigh nothing and take up little space.
Food and water are serious concerns - if water is plentiful in the area (especially if you have an orange garbage bag to collect it in from a stream or something) then a very small tin cup to boil some water (or just drink some) is very handy. Boiling water is not a bad idea, depending where you got it. The last thing you need is to get sick. Throw in some 'ramen' noodles or something similar - they are very light and they are very fatty and high in calories. (protein bars are fine too, whatever.) You can break off sections and cook them in your little cup, or they can be eaten 'raw' if necessary. A pack has about 300 calories - not much, but enough so you'll have SOME food energy to keep you going. If you are injured, you may not be able to forage for food.
A little snare wire wouldn't go amiss either.
Some firestarter isn't a bad idea. If it's wet or you're injured, the last thing you want to be screwing with is looking around for tinder and such and 'trying' to get fire going. Get it going NOW, and once you've got it going it's easier to keep going.
Remember - in most cases you're waiting for them to find you. You want to do as LITTLE work as possible. Conserve your energy - get set up early with lots of wood and water, and sit tight.
One thing about 'space blankets' i was told recently - a buddy of mine tested a few when they were introduced. He found in conditions like snow they tended to be somewhat ineffective. They also don't 'breathe' so if you're wet, it can cause some additional problems.
But they make a hell of a reflector. So - he found by using sticks and a space blanket to create a 'reflector' around his fire pointing at his shelter, the shelter stayed a hell of a lot warmer even with a small fire (and offered some protection to the fire from wind/rain ext. ). Build up some decent coals, throw a few longer burning logs on, and the reflected heat can keep you warm even in very cool temperatures without having the fire right in your shelter.
Orange garbage bags are a 'must have'. Aside from what was already mentioned, you can cut them and use them to add additional waterproofing to your shelter. You can also cut them and lay them on the ground with some rocks (arrow shaped pattern is good) to mark your location. They can also be used in a hole or the like to catch rainwater. Take 3 or 4. THey weigh nothing and take up little space.
Food and water are serious concerns - if water is plentiful in the area (especially if you have an orange garbage bag to collect it in from a stream or something) then a very small tin cup to boil some water (or just drink some) is very handy. Boiling water is not a bad idea, depending where you got it. The last thing you need is to get sick. Throw in some 'ramen' noodles or something similar - they are very light and they are very fatty and high in calories. (protein bars are fine too, whatever.) You can break off sections and cook them in your little cup, or they can be eaten 'raw' if necessary. A pack has about 300 calories - not much, but enough so you'll have SOME food energy to keep you going. If you are injured, you may not be able to forage for food.
A little snare wire wouldn't go amiss either.
Some firestarter isn't a bad idea. If it's wet or you're injured, the last thing you want to be screwing with is looking around for tinder and such and 'trying' to get fire going. Get it going NOW, and once you've got it going it's easier to keep going.
Remember - in most cases you're waiting for them to find you. You want to do as LITTLE work as possible. Conserve your energy - get set up early with lots of wood and water, and sit tight.
