Len, what kind of rifle you got tucked under your cot? Looks like a dandy
I've got to get me one of those electorch attachments, also a foldable handsaw would be in the box as well(thats if I travel or decide to scout around long distances). I'm not a longliner yet but glad to see the comments and suggestions of seasoned trappers here giving pointers to others that decide to get at it hard for awhile.

Wasn't mine but I believe it was a Winchester model_70 30/06.
Saws- don't get me started on saws.

on the old tundras...the primer fuel line can be unraveled and will reach the cylinder

Bob, I capped the fuel can spout with my hand to pull some from the can and pour. It is pain to do anything with the engine/carbs on a Rev chassis.

I always carried a used shotgun shell and kept a length of fuel line for siphoning when my fuel was to low to get the shell in tank with a leatherman. When I was having problems with my Honda gen earlier this winter I got away with the wifes turkey baster for awhile but had to replace that. When I did I also ordered a long syringe with a curved pointed tip that works great as long as you clean it out afterwords so the seals don't leak.
BTW that starting problem with the 2k honda turned out to be an old fuel problem.

There is no fuel like an old fuel.....!

PF:
How well I know.

Bob, the ONLY problems I have ever had with the 2k hondas are fuel related...water and/or old fuel...a little water in the fuel or varnish in the carb sure makes those things surge and just run weird...

I know, I've got the gerber handsaw(sturdy and breaks down) with a bone blade & wood blade in a folded sheath. I saw it and just could resist the $25 price on it. Sure hope that cheap price doesn't mean short lifespan of use. But I did use it a number of times for moose legs


I've got to add a shotshell to my bag of things to have with me. I got the fuel line 1/4" just for those types of things but got to get a shotshell.

i loved my gerber saw!!!!....til it broke....they have a new model this year that is all metal around the folding part...a little heavier maybe but hopefully it will last a while longer...i think it was only a couple of bucks more

I just picked up 4 saw blades, pruning saw replacement blades off ebay for about $9 apiece plus shipping. The blades are $20 everywhere else. I make a handle out of plywood.
Bar none the best saw I have found for marten trapping. But I have to say since I started using the Stihl 180 on the marten line they don't get the use they use to. But these corona blades are a darn good saw for the snowmobile. Cutting willows etc you can get hung up in etc.

I havent noticed anybody say anything about flares, seeings I have them for my boat I just throw it in my action packer and I also have a safety vest for the visibility for the unknown cercumstance. My trapline gun is the henry U.S. survival 22 lr. barrel goes in stock reciever and spare clip also and it floats and pretty light weight. works awesome on sheep hunts and other hunts also.

Waterrat:
Saw a photo of your bride and her moose in todays issue of the Anchorage Dail Worker.

great thread!

Its probably been mentioned before but things that never leave my coat or bibs. (Doesnt matter how much stuff you have if your machine goes swimming)
-pocket knife
-lighter and matches (cant put a price on a flame)
-compass (batteries die)

Mattyak
Welcome to the board. Wondered how long it would take you to surface.

Welcome back White

Thanks Jeff. The shower felt great. Your set worked well for me. Great photo.....again.

Good Deal!,...I seen a couple Gulo caught in it,bu never been that lucky myself,I did miss one once.
you need to build a steam at camp

I snared my first Lynx....ever!

Thanks to a lot of insight from you guys (special thanks to Family Trapper and his YouTube vids)I snared my first Lynx. Frustration had set in by multiple walk-by's on my cubbies. I changed up my game by making my own snares, a little extra long to reach where I needed them to. Swapped to pen and walk-thru sets, and connected. I am working nights, got up early yesterday afternoon and ran out to snowshoe my traps before work and was completely stoked by the results! Just got home from work, need to go sleep. I took "before and after" pictures of the set. I will try to put them in their own post in a couple of days. Here is a pic from my phone.
Once again guys, Thank You.

Welcome back Ken, Sorry things didn't work out as well as you would have liked. Okie musta been there before you got there :-)