A trapping kit holds snare wire, cord, and small trap parts so you can catch small game for food once you have left home for good. It works around the clock while you tend fire, water, and shelter, and it stretches the food you carry.
A trapping kit turns a few ounces of wire and cord into a small-game food source for long-term living away from home. Pick one that is light, simple, and legal where you plan to use it.
- Snare wire: Look for several pre-made snares plus a coil of brass or stainless wire so you can build more in the field.
- Weight and size: Keep the whole kit small enough for one pouch so it rides along without crowding out water and shelter.
- Corrosion: Choose stainless or coated parts and seal them in a bag so they stay ready for years.
- Practice: Set your snares on a weekend trip where it is legal so you know the knots and placements before you need them.
- Local rules: Check your state trapping regulations and choose snare types allowed there.
