When you are planning on going on a family hunting trip, there are a number of things that you simply should not be leaving home without. It does not matter what type of game you are going for, there are some things that you really just cannot leave home without. Keep the following list of things in mind when you are packing to hunt with your family.
Bring Granola Bars – Regardless of whether you like them or not, you are certainly going to be glad that you have them if you end up getting lost or hungry. They are definitely easy to keep, they last a long time, and they are packed with good stuff to keep you feeling healthy while you re out on a hunt. They come in a wide variety of flavors and there is nothing wrong with getting the chocolate variety if what’s what will make sure you bring them.
Bring Dehydrated Meals – Everyone seems to hate dehydrated meals, but only until they need them. You do not have to eat them if you do not want to, but you should absolutely bring them anyway. Pack enough to handle three weeks worth of days out there. They are light, small and super portable and they may actually mean the difference between life and death for your entire family. The meats and pasta dishes are generally the best ones to go for. Rice packs are also excellent, and they puff up to provide a lot of food for the tiny package.
Bring Mixed Nuts – Trail mix nuts are great and M&M candies also fall into this category. The candies are going to provide an excellent amount of glucose for keeping your body going, the nuts are going to contribute to the protein that you need, and the salt will also be helpful for obvious reasons as well. Trail mix mixes are not generally perishable meaning that they can be kept for a really long time to sustain you during your trips.
Bring a GPS – This is a must have in this day and age. You can get a GPS that will broadcast your position so that if you get lost, people will know where you are. Make sure that you keep one of these on you all the time in case an emergency happens and you need help.
Bring Extra Ammunition - You will never know when having extra ammunition is going to come in handy, so take the better safe than sorry approach and come prepared for everything.
Bring First Aid - Finally, make sure that you have a first aid kit containing the basic necessities and flares and other things. Make your own if you’re not satisfied with commercial options – Just make sure that you bring a first aid kit of some kind, especially when hunting with your family.
Photo Credits: Camp ASCCA
Originally posted 2009-09-03 03:07:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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