Also, diabetics who hunt (I’m one) don’t have the option of going without food for long periods, six hours without eating and my sugar level crashes, leaving me sick, weak and often unconsious. I carry sugar packets and hard candy for fast sugar boost, and Fruit & Grain Breakfast Bars and Slim Jim’s for longer lasting ‘meals’, 2 bars and 3 regular size slim jim’s are a sufficient meal and if not used will literally last for years if not opened. I also carry a 3 day supply of all my meds, a whistle and a CD (works great for signaling aircraft, even has a sighting hole, lightweight, cheap and dang near indestructible) at least 2 knives and a big “survival” knife which is used as a saw and machete. Cotton clothesline type cord (synthetic can melt near a fire) basic first aid supplies, Waterproof Matches, Butane lighter (must be kept warm or it won’t work, carry in pants or inner coat pocket), Fish Hooks and some fishing line (the woods are full of ‘fishing poles’) And more ammo than you think you would ever need! (I go out with 60-80 rounds in deer season, for each gun, rifle and handgun) And a few shot loads for the 44Mag revolver, good for birds and squirrels and such at close range.
Plus normal hunting equipment I carry quite a load into the field but at least I know I could survive for a few days if I got really lost or hurt!