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Putting together a pack with useful items is an excellent way to prepare for a hunting trip, especially longer trips in unfamiliar territory. In addition to your basic survival kit, your hunting pack (backpack) should include all of the following items at a minimum:

  • first-aid kit
  • a GPS–enabled device
  • personal locator beacon
  • knives and a sharpening kit
  • sunscreen
  • a torch with spare batteries
  • tissues
  • food and snacks for the day
  • a length of string, rope or cord
  • blaze orange flagging tape
  • a map of the area and compass
  • rain gear
  • sunglasses
  • a large sheet of plastic
  • soap or sanitising lotion
  • parachute cord
  • prescription medicine (where required)
  • spare glasses (where required)
  • a backpack to carry all the items.
Hunting pack, first-aid kit, rope, knife, GPS devices, torch, Don't Wing it bag, Safe Game Meat Harvest bag from DPI, plastic bag
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