Have to go through MSHA training every year and it includes a lot of first aid for trauma. The trainer told us and I'd heard this before in other classes that tourniquets can be life saving in the right application but don't plan on keeping anything in terms of legs or arms below where it is tied. This is pretty much what we were taught last year regarding snake bites.

If a snake bites you:

Call 911.
Remain calm.
Immobilize the bitten arm or leg, and stay as quiet as possible to keep the poison from spreading through your body.
Remove jewelry before you start to swell.
Position yourself, if possible, so that the bite is at or below the level of your heart.
Cleanse the wound, but don't flush it with water, and cover it with a clean, dry dressing.
Apply a splint to reduce movement of the affected area, but keep it loose enough so as not to restrict blood flow.
Don't use a tourniquet or apply ice.
Don't cut the wound or attempt to remove the venom.
Don't drink caffeine or alcohol.
Don't try to capture the snake, but try to remember its color and shape so you can describe it, which will help in your treatment.
Get to treatment as soon as possible.

I'm not tying off crap when it comes to a bite, I know that's a bad idea. I've got this kit strictly for the suction cups. If I remember correctly the start of the whole "Don't suck the poison out" started because of people using their mouths to do it, and any sores in the mouth just made the problem worse. I won't be doing any cutting either, as there is no need. Staying calm would be hard, not because the snakes bother me, they fascinate me. More because I'm sure to be pissed the snake ruined my hunting trip. Which means I'll likely be chasing and stomping something shortly after. Guess I'm a good candidate for being a snakebite casualty statistic.

sharp knife, steel wool or lint balls from a dryer, lighter, tampons

Unfortunately they are basically useless.

Great thread. In for later. Only thing I'll add is extra flashlight batteries.

If you have space left over I'd add a bottle of Lagavulin. Other than that pretty good list.

Not familiar with it. What is it?

Rain gear and skin out change of clothing, if you get wet in cold weather and wind you can get in real trouble fast. Synthetic or wool, synthetic compresses really small and is light, double bag it so you can be sure it stays dry.

If I'm hunting my place, everything I need is in a drybox in the stand or camp house. We're spoiled. One thing I'd advise everyone to have is a blood pressure cuff. It makes a good tourniquet and you can apply it yourself if your alone.

The 16 year old on the right is my favourite. Goes great around the fire at the end of the day.

I will give that a try. Thanks for the recommendation.