Hunting: What’s in a hunter’s survival kit?

You must be prepared for every eventuality when you’re in the woods, from getting lost to getting injured. When you go hunting, be sure to have the necessary survival tools, just in case you find yourself in a tricky situation. Here’s a list of must-have items.

• One or more metal containers to heat and store food and water
• A knife to make traps and tools, or defend yourself
• A folding saw or commando wire saw
• A lighter, fire starter, or waterproof matches to keep you warm, deter predators, boil water or make yourself more visible
• A survival blanket
• A rope to firm up your shelter or make tools; you never know what you’ll use it for
• A filter or tablets to purify water
• Bear repellant or spray
• Mosquito repellant
• A whistle
• A small first-aid kit
• A roll of brass wire to make snares
• Orienteering tools, such as a compass, topographical map, and portable GPS
• A satellite device capable of sending a distress signal with your coordina¬tes, or at least a cell phone you can use when you have network access

Finally, be sure all items in your survival kit are in top condition before setting out.