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Hunting essentials I never think about?

Over the years, I've gotten a pretty good idea of what I need to be prepared. We all know about the 10 essentials, duct tape, and the basics of hunting/camping gear. But, there are things that some people have thought to use/bring that improve safety, success, or convenience that I've never thought about. I'd imagine I have some things that might make your trips better, too.

So, I'd like to know what "essential" piece of gear you bring along, but others don't. Here's mine:

Hunting:

A small square of tarp to keep your butt dry when sitting

a head lamp

For guns/gunsmithing:

A carpet hall runner with rubber backing. This protects the gun and table while preventing things from rolling.

For camping:

a tea kettle is easier and safer for boiling and dispensing water. It also serves double duty when rinsing dishes.

For the car:

a battery booster pack for when the car dies in the woods when you are alone.

A small trashcan to keep the wilderness tidy.

Hose clamps to reattach loose hoses.

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  • Paco
    Lv 6
    9 years ago
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    You have some good ideas...but I also always carry a good quality knife...... And, something many people don't think of is toilet paper. You can use if not only for what it was made for, but also for tender to start a camp fire, on cuts to stop bleeding, as visible trail markers (and being biodegradable it soon dissolves and doesn't "trash up" the area), for blowing your nose, cleaning up spills, and a number of other uses.

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