21st Century Survival Capsule

[condahaw]

Capsule (Titanium) Bombproof (5.5oz.)
Contents (Internal) (1.6oz):
20mm Compass
Tinder (Dryer Lint) - not shown but packed in upper lid
Misch Metal Firesteel (.25x 3")
#24 Brass Snarewire (12')
Needle
Fishing Kit (mostly in .25" plastic tube):
50+' 20 lb. Braided Fishing Line
2 - Size 10 Snelled Hooks
1 - 6" Wire Wound Leader
2 - #7 Removable Split Shot
2 - #10 Baitholder Hooks
4 - BB Removable Split Shot ***
2 - #8 Baitholder Hooks
1 - #3 O'Shaughnessy Hook for Gaff ***
2 - #6 Baitholder Hooks
1 - Brad for attaching Gaff Hook
2 - #16 Snap Swivels
2 - #14 Barrel Swivels
3 - Small Safety Pins

Contents (External) (.5oz.)
ESEE AH1 w/ sheath
Firesteel Striker
20" Paracord/lock

Maxpedition 5" Flashlight Holder (1.8oz)

There is some room to spare. What can I add to maximize the space that is left? The titanium cylinders are produced by exodus125. I carry mine on my belt in a Maxpedition 5" flashlight holder when in the field. This brings the total weight of the cylinder, contents and holder to 9.4oz.

Pros:
- Bombproof and watertight.
- Sheeple friendly. It looks like a flashlight in its case.
- Cylindrical shape fits well in hand and pocket.

Cons:
- Sinks like a stone.
- Relatively heavy. A thinner walled version would be a lot lighter and might float.
- Expensive.

 

[nate1714]

I would try to add something for water. Maybe a small container or chlorine or a few tables (maybe even smashed up) in a bag. You can always add a piece of foam used for boating to prevent it from sinking.

I have even seen some with a flexible mirror (can be used to signal) or just get a bright color.

 

[PARKINGLOT]

I'm trying to come up with something like that right now....

 

[CWL]

Throw some scalpel or razor blades in there. I'd also add some water purification tablets. While I'm not a proponent of these typically, maybe a unlubed condom for water carry.

 

[condahaw]

I was thinking a small magnifying glass and some magnesium powder also. A fire sure makes a huge difference when you're down and out. With enough sun a magnifying glass will produce any number of fires on demand. It's worth it's weight I think.

 

[nc527]

Throw some scalpel or razor blades in there. I'd also add some water purification tablets. While I'm not a proponent of these typically, maybe a unlubed condom for water carry.

The ah-1 arrowhead will be far more usefull then razor blades. I would personally add a small section of ceramic rod to sharpen the arrowhead.

 

[Les Snyder]

reinforce the seams of a quality 1qt ziploc bag (breast milk bag or doggy poo bag) with tape and fold it under the band on the fixed blade, or smaller bag around the cylinder and hold in place with Ranger bands with a couple of ClO2 tabs,...would switch out some of the fishing kit for a pair of tweezers, grease pencil to leave information, clip a whistle and micro light to outside