wuchikubo Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 (edited) Hi All, Being a dad with two young kids (7 and 4) who want me to take them ice fishing, I'm probably being overly cautious but that's me. I was just wondering what people had in their emergency kits (if you have one). This is what I have so far: (in addition to the regular fishing gear) Candle (idea from holdfast) Cell phone (I had it, just forgot to add it in, thanx Glen) Cleats for boots Compass (thanks to the many members reminding me of keeping it simple) Crazy glue (idea from Irishfield) Emergency blanket Emergency first aid kit (small) Emergency Ice picks (in float suit) Emergency matches (in waterproof container) Emergency throw line (in the works, 50 yards of nylon rope? Possibly something already premade.) Extra clothes in Ziplock bag Extra mitts/gloves in Ziplock (2 pairs for each person) Flashlight (shake light) FRS radio (would prefer Handheld VHF, but will have to make due with what I have) What frequencies are most common? Hand warmers Handheld GPS (still trying to acquire) -- back up with the compass Hot chocolate mix Powerbar or energy bars. Small shatterproof mirror Swiss army knife If there something blatantly missing, please let me know. For fishing gear: Auger Balaclava Bomber hat Bottle of hot water Bottled water Bucket for fish Camping pot Extra batteries (for electronics) Extra fishing line Fishing License Fishing rods and reels Folding chairs Folding shovel Goggles Hooks and sinkers Ice scoop (thanx for the reminder Eric) Jigging spoons and lures Main gloves (1 pair) Portable heater Portable hut (thanx to Jim aka Mistyriver) Portable stove Propane tank Sonar/Flasher Thanks, Stan Edited January 3, 2008 by HearingFish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Cell phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 thats a great list ! your quad/sled must be packed to the tee to haul all that gear out ! Dont forget your cell phone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFinder Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Your taking this whole thing too seriously. Emergency Matches??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 you also forgot the Brandy and maybe a flashight with a strobe light on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukluk Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hearingfish if you are venturing out on a big lake like Simcoe say more than half mile from shore than I would add a compass. An ice spud added to the list to check ice thickness as you walk out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 a toe tag for easy identification should they find you in the spring LOL, thats a really good list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hearingfish if you are venturing out on a big lake like Simcoe say more than half mile from shore than I would add a compass. An ice spud added to the list to check ice thickness as you walk out. Thanx Mukluk, I'd be more inclined to stay within the area where most people would be fishing (assuming it's safe and tested). I'd probably would pack a spud if it was by myself and exploring new ice. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Your taking this whole thing too seriously. Emergency Matches??? Maybe, I should have just had it as matches for the propane stove huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hope your kids are pulling the sled ! Whistle...attached to float suit/jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Like Mukluck said.....a cheap $5 compass can get you home if your in dire straits. I don't leave home without one. I've been on simcoe, less than a mile out, and you can't see shore in any direction.....it gets spooky quick if you don't know which way is home, and there is open water on the lake still!! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hope your kids are pulling the sled ! Whistle...attached to float suit/jacket. Wayne, I've got the whistle on a lanyard attached with a LED light around the neck. Hmm, maybe I'll attach it to the float suit with a safety pin just to be sure. Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sounds good Stan... I left both my compasses up at the Lake.. so I guess I need to buy another one. Will get to your PM tonight.. gotta get back to the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sounds good Stan... I left both my compasses up at the Lake.. so I guess I need to buy another one. Will get to your PM tonight.. gotta get back to the shop. Wayne, that makes me think about getting a decent compass, as GPS will eventually run out of batteries. I'm gonna have to have the 7 year old help out with the sled as well. hehe Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Got a couple of tubes of, single use/ easy open, Krazy Glue in the first aid or tackle box Stan?? In case someone gashes themselves open on the auger blades.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 i talked to a fireman at wades landing marina in south bay of lake nip last summer and he told me his snow machine broke down at 430pm in the middle of winter about 3 miles out. he was lucky enough to be about 1000 yards from a shore line so he camped out and light a fire with his water proof emergency matches. he swears he would have been dead without them. Just goes to show you you can never be to safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good on you for thinking of everything! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Get a 50' yellow nylon rope. You can keep it in the bag so it doesn't end up everywhere. You never know if you will need it to pull someone out, or have someone pull you out. cd. ps. don't forget your boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Wow! How many ski doo's do you need to get all that gear out out there? Never been ice fishing myself. Sounds like I need to do more than just slip on a pair of boots and long johns if I decide to give it a try eh? Better safe than sorry I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 (edited) I always try to remember to keep a few band-aids in my pocket for when someone gets a little too close to the auger blades...and a pocket packet of kleenex or two... A roll of toilet paper can come in handy at times... Edited December 31, 2007 by Beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addict Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 soft plastics to use in an emergency case i cant find minnows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 How about a throwable PFD cushion? Good for sitting on and you may be able to save somebody elses life with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Portable hut (thanx to Jim aka Mistyriver)Stan Stan, you're more than welcome. I hope it brings you good luck. You've got things on your list that I haven't even thought of. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 (edited) I dont care who you are or what you are. A compass is paramount. Whiteout, darkout, Brainfart out. Leave it with your fishing gear. Also never solely rely on a GPS. its electronic. All GPS instructions will tell you that. Dont know if its been mentioned, but a good candle can save the Day, Use one match, Light the candle, then light your stove and fire with the candle. Saves on wasted matches. A candle is a bit of warmth, Morale, and light in an emergency shelter. If its made of animal fat, you can eat it. By the way I like this post. Makes you think, and see other peoples prioritys Edited January 1, 2008 by holdfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted January 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I dont care who you are or what you are. A compass is paramount. Whiteout, darkout, Brainfart out. Leave it with your fishing gear. Also never solely rely on a GPS. its electronic. All GPS instructions will tell you that. Dont know if its been mentioned, but a good candle can save the Day, Use one match, Light the candle, then light your stove and fire with the candle. Saves on wasted matches. A candle is a bit of warmth, Morale, and light in an emergency shelter. If its made of animal fat, you can eat it. Thanks Holdfast, the candle has a point in addition to the shake light and matches. Thanks to Wayne again for reminding me on the Krazy glue. I always forget about it. The points and ideas that come from this is only in case of emergency, I'd rather be a bit overprepared than under prepared when out with my kids. Thanks, Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 How bout some food? Lipton soup mix, dried fruit, chocolate bars, pepperettes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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