I usually hike/camp/kayak and mountain bike solo. However, I usually leave a map and GPS coordination of the route, stop/rest place and when I will be back with the local authorities and my family.

But today's post is not all about that. Its about my small survival kit.

Apart from my bike tools, my hydration pack, my first aid, and my spare tubes and tires, I also carry a small survival pack.

The pack simply consists of :-
1. A fire making kit (ferro rod and cotton balls soaked in vaseline fire starters) Placed in my first air kit.
2. Water purifying tablets. I also have a small bottle of pure iodine in my first aid kit. Iodine can be used to purify water. In my first aid kit.
3. A folding knife. In my pack pocket.
4. 2 pieces of disposable ponchos from 7-Eleven which I can use to make temporary shelters. In my hydration pack.
5. Space blanket In my hydration pack.
6. Folding saw. In my hydration pack's side pockets.
7. 30 feet of 550lb paracord. In my hydration pack.

I do not carry cooking pots cos I can use bamboo to cook water.

This is only to be use in case I got stranded like a land slide, flood or my mtb is damaged and could not be ridden out. I might need to stay overnight or two while walking out home. I have my Garmin 60CSX to guide me.

Just wondering if all the MTBers here who ride trails do carry one with them.