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Scottman

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Making a belt kit to take with me in the woods and such like when hunting. Am thinking about taking a one pound coffee can for cooking, and putting a 32 ounce nalgene bottle inside it. It fits great. :) Inside the nalgene bottle will be all of the kit. Am thinking that there could be another pouch inside the nalgene bottle with the kit. Am thinking that this pot/bottle could be put in a homemade pouch that could attach to the belt, maybe with a shoulder strap going across the opposite shoulder. The stuff in the Nalgene bottles- I saw that Idea at the store. They sell Survival naglene bottles with stuff in them, but I would rather put in my own stuff.

I would have:
-a good cooking pot
-a bottle to hold water
-and Various other survival stuff that I put in.

What do you think about this idea? Anyone else do it? I always like putting together kits. :)

Later,
Scottman
 
Is this kit an overnighter? Where would you get your water, boil to purify? I like the idea of having the smaller coffee can if you are on a solo camp. Good thinking!
 
I like this idea and have thought about doing it myself but I usually take water with me when out so it doesn't really work for me.:D
 
Shotgun said:
I like this idea and have thought about doing it myself but I usually take water with me when out so it doesn't really work for me.:D
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Same here. I just recently picked up a 2qt. USGI canteen with shoulder strap and pouch. On my belt I carry a 1qt. USGI canteen in pouch with canteen cup. I drink a lot of water during the day and don't want to have to rely on there being water available where I end up and am needing it.

My advice would be to place water in the Nalgene (don't get the Chinese knockoffs, not the same), place the Nalgene in your coffee can and get a belt pouch for your possibilities like water purification, first aid, fire making, shelter making, spare knife, etc.
 
I agree that it would be best to keep water in the canteen, and dedicate another belt pouch to the gear. It seems like a hassle, but it's a lot nicer to have water and not need it than the other way around. If you're looking for a better pot, they make a pretty cheap mug/pot that fits around the nalgene.

If you've got a Meijer/Walmart that has those blue Coleman mugs, they willl almost perfectly allow a medium sized peanut butter jar to fit inside, and they work decently for boiling water.
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If you include some more commonly used items in the belt pouch, I think you'd find it more worthwhile to dedicate the canteen to the water.
 
SpookyPistolero said:
I agree that it would be best to keep water in the canteen, and dedicate another belt pouch to the gear. It seems like a hassle, but it's a lot nicer to have water and not need it than the other way around. If you're looking for a better pot, they make a pretty cheap mug/pot that fits around the nalgene.

If you've got a Meijer/Walmart that has those blue Coleman mugs, they willl almost perfectly allow a medium sized peanut butter jar to fit inside, and they work decently for boiling water.
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If you include some more commonly used items in the belt pouch, I think you'd find it more worthwhile to dedicate the canteen to the water.
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I love stuff like this, good stuff cheap, good job spooky.:thumbup: :thumbup:
 
Scottman said:
Making a belt kit to take with me in the woods and such like when hunting. Am thinking about taking a one pound coffee can for cooking, and putting a 32 ounce nalgene bottle inside it. It fits great. :) Inside the nalgene bottle will be all of the kit. Am thinking that there could be another pouch inside the nalgene bottle with the kit. Am thinking that this pot/bottle could be put in a homemade pouch that could attach to the belt, maybe with a shoulder strap going across the opposite shoulder. The stuff in the Nalgene bottles- I saw that Idea at the store. They sell Survival naglene bottles with stuff in them, but I would rather put in my own stuff.

I would have:
-a good cooking pot
-a bottle to hold water
-and Various other survival stuff that I put in.

What do you think about this idea? Anyone else do it? I always like putting together kits. :)

Later,
Scottman
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Dr. Ron Hood, (www.survival.com) uses the 1 lb. coffee can in his "Survival Basics" Video.
 
You can get the Olicamp Space Saver mug from Campmor and many camping supply stores for about $5. It is polished stainless steel and is made to fit a Nalgene 1 liter bottle. If you want titanium, the SnowPeak 700 is a great way to go. The Brasslite titanium pot is smaller, lighter and less expensive and will fit a Nalgene.

If youwant to carry the Nalgene full of gear and water as well, get one of the fanny packs that handle two Nalgenes-- put your kit on one side and the water onthe other.

IMHO, the small hydration packs that have a little storage space as well as the hydration bladder are perfect for dayhiking with a PSK. Stash a pouch full of gear, a spare clothing layer, food, headlamp, tools, etc.
 
I have to agree with keeping the nalgene full of water. Its better to have water on you than to rely on gathering it in the field.

The coffee can PSk is a good idea, I used one in Boy scouts, but I kept in my day pack, or an old gas mask bag over my shoulder. I used a seperate canteen and put the supplies in a pouch inside the can itself.

Nowadays I usually either carry a Nalgene with a metal cup, or a camelBak, with a canteen cup in one of the pockets.

PS: does anyone know if anybody makes a lid for the standard GI canteen cup, I think that would make a great PSK, especially a metal lid. :thumbup:
 
EmsRescueGuy said:
PS: does anyone know if anybody makes a lid for the standard GI canteen cup, I think that would make a great PSK, especially a metal lid. :thumbup:
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That would be great. Could be carried on the bottom of the cover. Right now I carry enough HD foil for a windbreak and lid for the cup.
 
Scottman said:
Making a belt kit to take with me in the woods and such like when hunting. Am thinking about taking a one pound coffee can for cooking, and putting a 32 ounce nalgene bottle inside it. It fits great. :) Inside the nalgene bottle will be all of the kit. ...
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Fine ideas, one and all. :thumbup: To carry your "can kit" etc. you might want to make a possibles bag out of the amputated leg from an old pair of jeans or other sturdy pants. Paracord works OK for a strap if you don't find or make something wider. I used to attach the carry strap on mine about four inches or more below the top so it would just fold over conveniently. You can use a string tie, a button, or even velcro to keep it shut if you think it's necessary.
 
Dr. Mudd said:
Fine ideas, one and all. :thumbup: To carry your "can kit" etc. you might want to make a possibles bag out of the amputated leg from an old pair of jeans or other sturdy pants. Paracord works OK for a strap if you don't find or make something wider. I used to attach the carry strap on mine about four inches or more below the top so it would just fold over conveniently. You can use a string tie, a button, or even velcro to keep it shut if you think it's necessary.
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I had a pair of 36" inseam Woolrich tactical pants made into longish shorts.
The taylor stiched up the cut off ends so now I have 2 bags with drawstrings.
Pete
 
Hey everybody,

I am using this stuff because I don't have a lot of money. :) Its pretty much free, or I already have, or have the means to make it. Right now I just put my stuff in a small high sierra hydration pack with 2 16.9 ounce water bottles.

Am trying to downsize and rough it more. I plan to test this kit in the fall/winter.

Hows this: Nalgene bottle/coffee can on left side with survival stuff.
And
Either the high sierra hydration pack just filled with water
Or
An army canteen filled with water on the other side of belt.

I think I could easily fit the necessities into a 32 ounce nalgene bottle. :)

Thanks for the paracord strap Idea, I thought about that too. :) I think theres a link to a paracord "rescue belt". Anybody know what I am talking about?

Thanks for the "pants" pouch idea. Homemade stuff like that I really like. "Innovation is the Key to survival"- Ron Hood. Ron Hood is also where I got the idea of using the coffee cans for cheap cook cans. Always can replace it for FREE. :)

Would it really matter what material I used for the pouch?

Thanks a bunch,
Scottman:)
 
IF you had access to a grommit punch the pant leg bag would make a nice E&E size pouch. add 2 grommits, make a strap from doubled up 550 cord and water proof the hole deal with some 3M spray. I'd figure out shoulder strap length and add 2 knots about 8" apart at the center to avoid tangling.

This fabric is ripstop and has quite a bit of vertical stretch woven in...for me horizontal stretch would have been more appriciated in the winter months.

I'm pretty jazzed on this idea so IF you are interested shoot me your address and I'll send you the other one for getting me motivated.

Pete
 
I did something similar with a pair of old pants, to turn it into a shoulder canteen holder for a Nalgene bottle:

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I'm new to Nalgene, so I checked it out yesterday on the www and am unimpressed. This is spendy: http://www.wiggys.com/specials.cfm check out the stainless bottle, cup and holder on the bottom of the page. If you're unfamiliar with Wiggy's, have a look around. He's opinionated (understatement) but he uses his gear in extreme conditions. He also supplies gear to the Seals, Mountain Rescue etc. I have his sleeping bags and pads and it was money well spent.
 
Bernoulli said:
I'm new to Nalgene, so I checked it out yesterday on the www and am unimpressed. This is spendy: http://www.wiggys.com/specials.cfm check out the stainless bottle, cup and holder on the bottom of the page. If you're unfamiliar with Wiggy's, have a look around. He's opinionated (understatement) but he uses his gear in extreme conditions. He also supplies gear to the Seals, Mountain Rescue etc. I have his sleeping bags and pads and it was money well spent.
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I have one of his poncho desert color "liners" in my gear room.
It's about as much of a liner as you can get without calling it a quilt.
I had one in woodland that I donated as a raffle prize, I liked it un-opened as a truck blanket but I doubt I'd carry it instead of sumpin' with a better weight to BTU ratio.
 
over night kit. 75 feet braided para cord GI canteen. Stainless steel GI cup. MOLLE canteen cover. 2 tic tac containers with fishing stuff ( 30' 6lbs test, size 10 and 6 hooks, splitshot, and a couple flies) water purification tabs, Cold steel Master Hunter on belt, and Kukri over my sholder. the whole thing fits in the MOLLE system and the kukri goes over my sholder attached to the braided paracord.
 
ThomastaylorIII said:
over night kit. 75 feet braided para cord GI canteen. Stainless steel GI cup. MOLLE canteen cover. 2 tic tac containers with fishing stuff ( 30' 6lbs test, size 10 and 6 hooks, splitshot, and a couple flies) water purification tabs, Cold steel Master Hunter on belt, and Kukri over my sholder. the whole thing fits in the MOLLE system and the kukri goes over my sholder attached to the braided paracord.
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Cool kit, very 'slim'. I'd love to see pics if you've got any!
 
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