Things you didn't realize you needed until you did?

[def90]

A couple weekends ago I was fishing Cheeseman Canyon and my phone for whatever reason rebooted. I had it in airplane mode to save on the battery as well as there is no cell signal anywhere in the area. When the phone rebooted it reverted to 5:00 pm even though it was only somewhere around 11:00 am. I never ran in to this or even thought about it before. I have extra battery backup with me when I hunt but didn't realize the phone would not come up with the correct time on a reboot.

Guess I need to invest in a simple wrist watch.

What other unthought of issues has anyone experienced when out in the field?

[ChickNorris]

Its always something isnt it?

I keep a stash of assorted zip ties in my vehicles, cases & my pack because sometimes that unexpected something needs one.

Hope that's what you meant.

[Irving]

High lift wheel hook and JB weld. Zip ties are a good one as well.

[ray1970]

I keep a stash of assorted zip ties in my vehicles, cases & my pack because sometimes that unexpected something needs one.

Something or someone?

Do you also keep duct tape, some large trash bags, and a shovel? You know.... just in case.

[ChickNorris]

Something or someone?

Do you also keep duct tape, some large trash bags, and a shovel? You know.... just in case.

Don't be silly, electrical tape is more useful.


& the wood chipper is @ home.

[whitewalrus]

Its always something isnt it?

I keep a stash of assorted zip ties in my vehicles, cases & my pack because sometimes that unexpected something needs one.

Hope that's what you meant.

Zip ties are great for putting the carcass tag on in the field. Quick and easy. Plus you can repair things with them.

Paracord and duck tape also go great in the pack. Unlimited uses out in the field.

[whitewalrus]

Guess I need to invest in a simple wrist watch.

I always wore a watch when in the outdoors. Much easier than pulling out the phone. Now I wear one all the time. I know most people have got rid of them and just use their cell phones - not me

[Irving]

We used duct tape as a trailer hub cover to keep the grease in after the whole wheel came off at 70 mph and the hub cover was lost.

[Great-Kazoo]

We used duct tape as a trailer hub cover to keep the grease in after the whole wheel came off at 70 mph and the hub cover was lost.

The silver / real Duct tape is also good for oil pan leak fixes. As well as patching a motorcycle primary cover after sliding around a turn, to avoid a small herd of deer. At sunrise30 after a good night of drinking coming down the new mexico hills.

[SideShow Bob]

I always wore a watch when in the outdoors. Much easier than pulling out the phone. Now I wear one all the time. I know most people have got rid of them and just use their cell phones - not me

I feel neeked without a watch on my wrist.....