Nothing's off topic unless I say it is. Discussions are a great learning tool...Nuff-Said,
Capt. Chris

Let's see what I have here...

This is a 24hr "gotta get something done" bag.

Browning Hi-Power with loaded mag
(3) extra 13rnd magazines, loaded
RMK 10-5
Rigging knife with marlinspike and shackle key
Spyderco Dyad Jr.
(2) 1/2"x6" ferro rod with steel striker bar (flint fire starter kit)
1" x 4" x 3/8" block of magnesium with steel scraper/saw bar.
Mini-mag flashlight with lithium AA batteries with belt hanger pouch and wrist lanyard
(2) bottles of iodine tablets
first aid triangular bandage, oversized
tube of triple antibiotic
(8) chemlights (regular sized, 2xblue, 2xred, 2xwhite, 2xgreen)
lensatic compass
300ft spool of 9/32" "nano cord"
(5) mini carabiners
Gerber multi-tool

Notably missing, to be remediated soon:
orange gorilla tape
proper first-aid pouch
steel mirror (have one, needs to be polished)
sharpening diamond/steel

Some great ideas here and has me thinking.
I had a Marlin Papoose rifle with its own case, so I guess it would not qualify to fit into a pack.
For me, a rifle would be better than a pistol if I was using it for food vs self defense.
Where I am headed would probably determine what I took.
If I am near streams in the mountains, I would be fishing oriented.
I went through a survival training in the high country near Marble, CO when I was 16, and learned to eat the inner bark of trees, root crops in the marshy areas, and fish.
Luckily, the rule of thumb was, if it tastes good, it is edible in the Rockies. Not true elsewhere.

Well,
I'll start with a winter hike/snowshoe day pack.

Randall #15 single hilt in a Combat Master Sheath.
SOG Tool Clip (The original one).
No fire arm ... I don't own a handgun at the moment.
Bear Spray ( They may be hibernating, and they may not!).
First aid Kit.
TP and small plastic spade.
Red Bird strike anywhere matches in brass waterproof container
which also has a compass. (Didn't I buy this from someone
on the Forums?.
Compass & map.
Whistle.
Flashlight (Maglite type) & headlamp.
Gerber StrikeForce fire steel. Tinder.
Small Flares.
Duct Tape. (sometimes wrapped around water bottle to save space.
Water in pack bladder and extra Nalgene bottle with water.
Plastic sheeting, folded.
Parachute Cord or heavier line, carabiners.

Oh yeah ... FOOD! MAYBE a small backpcking stove if I have room.
Candy to keep the energy levels up ... granola/protein bars.
A SALAMI SANDWICH!!!

Tony what about the goatskin full of wine??

Pap

Pap,

That's all I need ... they'll be sending out a SAR team!!

The wine will be waiting for me at home, for sure!

Tony

My "stuff" is contained in an old jansport day pack.
RMK small gambler
Alox swiss farmer(love the saw)
Plastic military 1qt canteen
SS canteen cup
Esbit stove with fuel tabs
2 chemical glow sticks
LED headlamp and spare batteries
Green tarp(maybe I'm not ready to be rescued yet)
Military issue spark lite(the old brass one)
4-5 tubes of electrolyte mixes
2 foil packets of tuna
2 cans Beenee Weenees
Handful of teabags
Handful of honey packets
Package of water purification tablets
Compass
Whistle
Small first aid kit
Small fishing kit
50 ft. Paracord
3 20 oz. Water bottles
When my dog was alive (RIP Yoggi) I would add 2 disposable plastic dishes, about 3 cups dry food and 2 more bottles of water.
Not so much a "survival" bag, but let's find some "peace and quiet" bag.

Guys,
So far....I'm lovin' it!
Keep up the good work,
Capt. Chris

Larry
I'm trying to get it to one caliber
9mm is my choice....it's a plan in action...no need to try to carry different ammo, and I'm pretty sure 9mm is now the most popular round....I'm wanting the new Springfield hellcat...that's what I intend to replace the 43 with....my personal carry...the seacamp will reman due to it's unique qualities...as I said....I do not carry the .45 much, however I did want to include the tri

:-)Rocky

Great topic Capt. and appreciate you starting it up. I do intend to try to contribute something more worthwhile than this “thanks” soon but so far I’ve been caught up in reminiscing about 40 years of backpacking, either with my best hunting, fishing, hiking, fighting, life buddy since age 14, my now adult son and/or solo. Which led to looking through those things we all used to put our pictures in…..photo albums.
Backpacking on journeys which lasted from one overnight to 5weeks & 4 days…..
All non ordered nor required. So the 4 very different packs had very different loads. BUT, some “essentials” (to me) made it every time (almost).
So if this thread continues I’ll add my own 1&1/2 cents worth.