Mike Mustache
Registered User
Wasilla, AK
I’ve been putting together a vest for flying in Alaska and wanted to get some ideas of what others might include in the list of items carried. This is for the vest only. The required items for the aircraft will be stored in a waterproof bag and secured in the baggage compartment.
I have a number of items already; multi tool, fire starting kit, hand warmers, a couple of protein bars, survival blanket. I plan to pick up some type of signaling device, pen flares maybe and a PLB. That brings up another question. What PLBs are folks using and why? I’ve checked out a couple. I like the ACR, just not sure which model yet.
The vest I’m using I picked up at Bass Pro. Yep, it’s a fishing vest. I went to a shop that sold purpose made survival vests but they wanted over 300 clams for one. Granted it was fire resistant and had a built in floatation device. I’ll incorporate a PFD in my vest come spring.
Any way, I just thought I’d reach out to the community.
Mike
I have a number of items already; multi tool, fire starting kit, hand warmers, a couple of protein bars, survival blanket. I plan to pick up some type of signaling device, pen flares maybe and a PLB. That brings up another question. What PLBs are folks using and why? I’ve checked out a couple. I like the ACR, just not sure which model yet.
The vest I’m using I picked up at Bass Pro. Yep, it’s a fishing vest. I went to a shop that sold purpose made survival vests but they wanted over 300 clams for one. Granted it was fire resistant and had a built in floatation device. I’ll incorporate a PFD in my vest come spring.
Any way, I just thought I’d reach out to the community.
Mike