Great video! My gear setup is pretty similar actually, only a couple more/other things; - My "checklist", a small plastic safety checklist with some reminders of before, during and after riding and most of all the checklist for avy companion rescue (and first-aid) and things to remember when communicating with emergency services. It's all in the training and regular practice, but taking a couple of seconds to look at that checklist in a stressful situation can save minutes in the end by not forgetting anything/not organizing properly. I keep it in a pocket like your membership card. - A lightweight power bank to be used in a pinch for communication gear (and sometimes camera gear). - A reflective blanket, one of those foil ones (you might have one in that first-aid kit though). To be used in combo with the bivvy sack. - Instead of lighter I bring matches in a plastic container, they rarely fail. - A couple of tampons. It's a perfect fire starter (dip them in a gas tank) and can also be used as part of the first-aid kit in a pinch. - Dextrose pills for diabetics (and also for me sometimes when I need a boost on the ride home). - Thermos with hot water in case of emergency and not least for "tea time". Also I saw that your water bottle was steel, that is a good point I like to make. If you have a steel bottle (or thermos) you can use it to melt and boil snow over fire for more water in a pinch (like an unplanned overnighter). Again, great video and information!
Those are some great additions, Rickard! Great point about the steel water bottle, and dextrose pills is a clever idea (or at least some candy to keep the rescuer happy too). Thanks for your comment!
Great video sir and you can never pack enough. Call it an insurance package. Always be prepared for worst case scenario. Some other items and maybe you pack: GPS, Leatherman for belt, soare batteries for gadgets, small stove wire, duct tape, rope, ratchet strap(s), and carry spare snowmobile/truck keys in case locked out or lose a set. Cheers and play safe!
Great video! My gear setup is pretty similar actually, only a couple more/other things;
- My "checklist", a small plastic safety checklist with some reminders of before, during and after riding and most of all the checklist for avy companion rescue (and first-aid) and things to remember when communicating with emergency services. It's all in the training and regular practice, but taking a couple of seconds to look at that checklist in a stressful situation can save minutes in the end by not forgetting anything/not organizing properly. I keep it in a pocket like your membership card.
- A lightweight power bank to be used in a pinch for communication gear (and sometimes camera gear).
- A reflective blanket, one of those foil ones (you might have one in that first-aid kit though). To be used in combo with the bivvy sack.
- Instead of lighter I bring matches in a plastic container, they rarely fail.
- A couple of tampons. It's a perfect fire starter (dip them in a gas tank) and can also be used as part of the first-aid kit in a pinch.
- Dextrose pills for diabetics (and also for me sometimes when I need a boost on the ride home).
- Thermos with hot water in case of emergency and not least for "tea time".
Also I saw that your water bottle was steel, that is a good point I like to make. If you have a steel bottle (or thermos) you can use it to melt and boil snow over fire for more water in a pinch (like an unplanned overnighter).
Again, great video and information!
Those are some great additions, Rickard! Great point about the steel water bottle, and dextrose pills is a clever idea (or at least some candy to keep the rescuer happy too). Thanks for your comment!
Great video sir and you can never pack enough. Call it an insurance package. Always be prepared for worst case scenario. Some other items and maybe you pack: GPS, Leatherman for belt, soare batteries for gadgets, small stove wire, duct tape, rope, ratchet strap(s), and carry spare snowmobile/truck keys in case locked out or lose a set. Cheers and play safe!
Lots of great suggestions there, thanks for adding!
You should really consider an extra pair of socks. Perhaps a hand knitted pair!!!
Made with love by Mom!
If you said saw 🪚I missed it. Great video for assurance
You bet! Those trees 'll gitcha