Hey everyone, looking to hone my survival and minimalistic skills. Usually my area of operation is the sierra nevadas. Anyone have any good survival kit suggestions?
Welcome to the Monkey @outdoorsmen !! Take a look around as there are lots of threads, resources and such to fill your need for suggestions. There are a couple of search options as well at the top right above your avatar to facilitate keyword searches.
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Best kit info you can get here: Post what you got so far and what you intend to do with it. (pics help) Then wait for the flood of "adds" and "subtracts". Welcome aboard...your kit needs seeds and I haven't even seen it yet.
Welcome. The Sierra Nevada range can be treacherous. I've experienced near marble sized hail in July, snow in June, torrential rain, wild fires and stupid people during my 40 some years in N. California. Your "Kit" should contain: A stove that runs on local, readily available fuel - wood chips, twigs, etc. A hand ax and bow saw A trenching tool - shovel At least 100 ft. of 550 paracord A water purification system and a 5 gallon collapsible water jug A packable tent with rain fly Sleeping bag, mummy to 0 degrees... You can always unzip it if you get hot but nothing helps if you're cold Two full sets of dry clothing and boots A ground tarp at least the footprint of your tent Packable fishing equipment A cook set and mess kit A weeks worth of freeze dried food A suitable firearm - Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle A good folding knife, fixed blade knife and machete 50 feet of 3/8" Braided Polypropylene General Purpose Rope Waterproof matches A Blast Match Foul weather clothing, or at least a Military poncho with removable liner A comprehensive first aid kit A 1 gallon ziplock or food saver bag with dry fire starter and kindling A lensatic compass and unbreakable signaling mirror A waterproof map of the area Well, that is for starters....