A small kit I'm working on w/ pics

adaman04

adaman04

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Got one of these Maxpedition EDC organizers and a Streamlight Microstream for Christmas. Had been wanting to use these items as part of a basic kit. I've been wanting to make a kit that regardless of what bag I'm taking, I can throw it in the pack and have the basic items I never like to be without.

Contents at this point are:

Maxpedition EDC Organizer
Heavy black trash bag
25 feet of paracord
Streamlight Microstream
3 spare AAA batteries
Mini Bic lighter
SAK
Gerber Multiplier
RAT Fire Kit w/ PJ cotton balls
Whistle
Basic FAK with tylenol, immodium, bangages, alcohol pads, etc.
5 feet of duct tape
Silva compass

Items I plan to add are water purification and a small fishing kit

Welcome any comments and recommended changes or additions. :D

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Looks good Adam. like the idea of having a PSK that u can move to whatever bag without replicating its contents for each bag. I would add a small signaling mirror to aid in treating injuries on ur face or other hard to see areas.:eek: or for signaling. maybe snare wire.. I like that bag and may get one for myself.
 
I like your use of the Maxpedition EDC. Mine is more of an urban EDC format, though I have a lot more in it now than is pictured.

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tdc rangemaster said:
Looks good Adam. like the idea of having a PSK that u can move to whatever bag without replicating its contents for each bag. I would add a small signaling mirror to aid in treating injuries on ur face or other hard to see areas.:eek: or for signaling. maybe snare wire.. I like that bag and may get one for myself.
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Ahh, mirror. We were just having this discussion over Christmas. Thanks TDC!

Nice kit noodle. Yeah, I'm really liking the EDC pack so far. My only preference would be if they made it a little thicker. Very well made though.
 
Adaman04 Love that Maxpedition stuff,I 've got the Same Pouch Love it! Thanks for the pics!
 
Damnit. Now I have to spend more money.

Nice kit. That EDC looks about the size of the M2?
 
Thanks milani. Not familiar with the M2, but it is 5x7x3/4". I have mine stuffed to about 2 1/2" thick.
 
Nifty little kit. I also like having a kit that I can grab that has what I need if I want to go out from main camp. :thumbup:
 
Hey Adam and powernoodle, nice kits, thanks for sharing!

Those are top of the line, professional looking :)
 
Thanks game. One thing I like about this is that I can loop a length of paracord through it and throw it over my shoulder if I'm not going to far. Simple, but fairly comprehensive was my goal.

Thanks Marko - I've been waiting on the real kit expert to chime in. Paging texastonydobbs!
 
Pretty awesome Kit there Adam... I like it a lot. Which SAK did you put in it? For my EDC kits, especially pocket size kits, I swap out the Paracord and use 330lb climbing rope. Same basic idea as Paracord, but much thinner. Very strong stuff, but I can fit 100ft easily in the same space as the 20ft of 550. So you can either add more cordage, or have more room in your kit. I have made cordage out in the bush, and it sucks to make and it is never as strong as you need it to be. So I tend to carry more whenever I can. I would also consider adding a bandana to the kit.
 
adam & powernoodle: +1 on the awesome, I'm really impressed with that setup. It's efficient without going overkill on the gadgets. I've been carrying a Streamlight Micro for quite some time now. They are really great little lights, probably the best value out there. I run mine with a Sanyo Eneloop AAA battery, as this offers longer runtime and the ability to hold a charge for a long time (a full charged Eneloop will retain 80% of its charge after 1 year of storage)

adam, with regards to a mirror: consider replacing your existing compass with a Silva Ranger. My wife gave me one for Christmas, and I absolutely love it. It has a split-mirror (with a sighting slot) that can be used for signalling as well as for self-treating facial injuries, in addition to viewing your bearing. Sorry for the blurry cellphone pic.

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Great looking kit Adam I am actually working on the same type of set up right now. Well It is still in the planning stages. I agree completly with subneural about the Ranger, It is my favorite compass great for all backcountry adventures. Also it has a mirror that you can use as a rescue mirror, a compass and it has rulers and a magnifying glass on it. It is a good multipurpose item.
 
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