Bailout and survival kit

That's right, Mark.Â* Sometimes my phone boots up in less than a minute,
and sometimes it takes 30 minutes.Â* Don't know why.Â* Anyway, I set mine
to airplane mode before take off.

On 8/5/2020 3:18 PM, wrote:
Better yet, turn it off.
I understand the "turn it off" suggestion, but if I need to make an emergency call, I don't want to wait for the boot up time.


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Dan, 5J

"Does anybody wear a paracord belt?"
I'm certain of few things on the topic of bail out and survival, but one thing I am certain of is that if I survive the mid-air and decent under canopy the last thing I expect to be in short supply of is paracord.
-Doug

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 7:35:16 PM UTC-5, wrote:
"Does anybody wear a paracord belt?"
I'm certain of few things on the topic of bail out and survival, but one thing I am certain of is that if I survive the mid-air and decent under canopy the last thing I expect to be in short supply of is paracord.
-Doug

I once heard that Strong parachute company would give you a new 'chute if you used their brand in an emergency bailout. Probably in exchange for your story.
If that's true, make sure you have a Knife!!
Scott

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 6:35:16 PM UTC-6, wrote:
"Does anybody wear a paracord belt?"
I'm certain of few things on the topic of bail out and survival, but one thing I am certain of is that if I survive the mid-air and decent under canopy the last thing I expect to be in short supply of is paracord.
-Doug

A parachute has paracords :-)? You're much more likely to landout than bailout into a nasty place. The point simply is that if someone wears a paracord bracelet as part of their survival gear, a paracord belt might be a logical upgrade.

Here's a picture of my bailout kit: https://i.imgur.com/KvUY5Co.jpg

I found a handy pouch that attaches securely to my parachute shoulder strap.. I added zip ties to make sure that it can't fall off. It has a pouch for my InReach, and a second pouch for the following:

Two Whirl Pak water storage bags (can also be used over socks when trudging through snow)
Water purification tablets
Petzl emergency headlamp (27grams, and can be stored w/ battery for 10 years)
Bic Mini lighter, spark wheel, tinder
Waterproof paper + shortened pen (Wet Notes)
First aid kit
3ft bright yellow duct tape
8ft orange streamer
Emergency blanket
Mini signal mirror
Knife (Gerber STL 2.0, 1oz)
Snack Bar (not really necessary, but it fit nicely)

In addition, I fly in gortex hiking shoes and synthetic clothing; basically, whatever I'd want to hike in. I also carry my phone in a zippered pocket, and my phone has Gaia (backcountry navigation), compass, and inclinometer apps. The parachute itself is an excellent source of cord, insulation, or shelter.