Anybody Still Carry These?

[JK Knives]

Anybody still carry the little "backup tins" with a few emergency items in them? I usually do when going on short hikes, never know when a bandaid or something may come in handy.

 

[wolf-man-12]

I carry a 'toids' tin with 12 items in case I just throw out a few cast wherever I am at.! Have 1 in 1 of my vehicles 24x7 = 365 days a year.** Also one in my ATV lock box just in case.^^ Plus one unit bigger at my Cabin that has come in handy.
You just never know when that old devil is going to show up and hurt somebody ~~ and it is better to be prepared.!***
Yes I have used it a few times for small cuts and also to get a Hook out of a young (8) boys hand from "slinging his bait.!*
Don't think he will do that anymore.!^

 

[JN7556]

This is the stuff I typically carry in my daypack.
Little pill container
Basic medkit
Small Multitool
Glowstick
Plus whatever edc I may have at the time

If I'm out adventuring in the woods ill add rope, compass, and some 550 cord.

 

[JK Knives]

I do have a larger pack for longer hikes, this is just one I toss in my pocket for spur of the moment walks. I've been using it to test my latest version of the mini knife I made for it.

 

[SAK Guy]

Oops, forgot my mil kits...(not in a tin but my orig field tin which was lost in a fire was started with kits like this)

 

[popedandy]

Not a tin, but a pocket pouch that I stick in my cargo pocket. It's quite a bit larger than an altoids tin, but still pocketable. I started to put together an altoids tin kit, but for my skill level it didn't look particularly useful. My hat is off to the guys that can get by with the tiny stuff.

 

[JN7556]

I do have a larger pack for longer hikes, this is just one I toss in my pocket for spur of the moment walks. I've been using it to test my latest version of the mini knife I made for it.

I think my picture may have been a bit misleading... Its quite a bit smaller than it might look. All told i can fit it in my back pocket. If I've got rope and such with me a simple belt clip is sufficient.

 

[plumberroy]

I have small F.A.K.'s in altoids tins in the seat bags on a couple bicycles

 

[Burncycle]

Yep! I have a couple gift card tins (from steak and shake) that are about the width and length of tobacco tins, but the depth of an altoids tin. One is the primary PSK, the other is a supplementary kit which carries nice to have things. Thin enough to fit in back pocket or cargo pockets.

 

[Semper Praesidio]

I have one that rides in my luggage as a FAK for when I travel. I don't carry one in my pocket, but keep a Coleman PSK tin with some essentials in my briefcase. It's bigger than an Altoids tin, so not really pocketable.

Also working on a tin that will go in an ESEE pouch on my Ka-Bar/Becker BK2.

I do have a larger pack for longer hikes, this is just one I toss in my pocket for spur of the moment walks. I've been using it to test my latest version of the mini knife I made for it.

I like that little mini-blade - very nice!

EDIT:
Here is the link to my survival sheath thread. I will post something here once it is "complete."
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1305683

 

[jonnyt16]

Yeah I remember the whole "backup emergency altoids tin" craze, lol. I made one and carried it around with me for a few months. It sits in my room now which does me no good so kinda glad you made this thread that reminded me of it so I suppose I'll throw it in one of my packs or car now or something.

The items that can't be seen are a few bandaids, a small ferro rod, some ibuprofen, and a signal mirror.

 

[Hacked]

The tin rides in my backpack most of the time. The Band-Aids have come in handy as well as the lighter and sandpaper. For day hikes I will add it and a few other items to a larger kit in a dry bag.

 

[KnivesShipFree]

Anybody still carry the little "backup tins" with a few emergency items in them?

One of these has ridden in my woodswalking day pack for years. Most of my Altoids tins, though -- truck console, EDC bag, etc. -- are simple firemaking kits, with a knife, firesteel, matches, lighter, fatwood, fire tabs, twine and a ranger band.

Tom @ KnivesShipFree

 

[Ausseknifeknut]

I like to build kits in 1020 pelican cases myself . The altoids tins are not commonly sold in Aus as far as I know , but they look very cool and you guys do a great job of making survival kits from them. Also you of course can't boil water in a pelican case , Like you can in an altoids kit , but like the altoids tin , it'll at least keep the contents dry. Altoids kit is never supposed to have everything you need , just last ditch stuff , same as what I put into my pelican 1020 case kit.

 

[Mannlicher]

I don't carry what some call a PSK (personal survival kit), and never have. Never saw the point.

 

[fishiker]

I carry some type of kit with me anytime I'm out but never got caught up in the "how much can you squeeze into a tin" craze. I really like the design of your tin knife and think it would work well in that application.

 

[JK Knives]

I just carry the basics in mine. First aid (bandaids, butterfly bandaids, Neosporin, aspirin), lighter and firesteel, small fishing kit, compass, whistle, sewing kit (needles, thread, safety pins) and a small piece of sandpaper for sharpening.

 

[Foilist]

I don't bother with the Altoids tin anymore because of the tiny size, but I did make this PSK awhile back. It fits into the Kriega Stash wallet, which can go on a belt or fit in a coat or cargo pants pocket.

 

[MaximIsayev]

Yep, I've made one recently for the fun of it and tossed it in the car. Didn't think I'll ever need it but I've actually ended up using the fishing tackle a few times cause I usually have a fishing rod in the car but I don't always have my tackle box.

220 and 400 grit sandpaper rectangles, a few safety pins, some nails, two round magnets, water purification tablets, magnesium/ferro rod and striker, length of braid fishing line around another ferro rod, tiny sewing kit, screwdriver from the SwissCard, a SAK Classic, a length of jute twine, and a waterproof capsule with matches and a bit more twine. The fishing kit has some more braid fishing line, some monofilament line, a bunch of hooks, some sinkers, swivels and two soft lures. [edit: Oh yeah, and I've taped some duct tape rectangles to the back of the box.]

The tin goes inside a Maxpedition pouch, I also have a length of orange paracord there, some basic medical things in a large ziplock bag, mini Bic, a Leatherman Rebar, a Lansky Multi Sharpener, and Fenix E12 flashlight. It's a bit bulky but since it stays in the car most of the time, I don't mind. I can easily toss it in my work bag or take out the tin and put it in my pocket along with the multitool and light, depending on what I need.

 

[pinnah]

I can't go that light.

I have my "10 Essentials" stuffed into 2 inexpensive Outdoor Products fanny packs that I've cut the straps off of. Inexpensive and functional organizer pouches.

These 2 pouches stay in the day pack I keep in my car. I don't go in the woods without them. Same kit, family walk to winter xc ski tour. For me, this is a matter of mental simplicity. If these pouches are with me, I'm set. Period.

I can't get my head around "surviving" off of a tin. Where's the bivy sack? Different strokes and all. Here's the list:

ESSENTIAL KIT
Basic tools
+ Map (typically moved to pants pocket)
+ Compass (in my pocket when off trail)
+ Altimeter watch (moved to wrist)
+ Lighter
+ Pocket knife (Opinel)
+ Leatherman Squirt PS4 (for small pliers and scissors, mainly)
+ Keychain flashlight on a lanyard (I wear this as a necklace at night)

Chemicals- Carried in a separate ziplock
+ Sun screen
+ Dermatone (in winter)
+ Bug dope
+ Ibuprofen
+ Iodine water purification tablets (water filter is carried separately on some trips)

Toiletries
+ Toothbrush and toothpaste (these are kept in a ziplock bag)
+ Toilette paper, hand sanitizer, disposable lighter (these are kept in a ziplock bag)

Repair kit - Carried in a separate ziplock
+ Spare Fastex 2" buckle (for backpack hip belts)
+ Section of adhesive nylon repair tape (for down jackets, bags and tents)
+ Heavy polyester thread, standard needle and curved upholstery needle
+ Spare stove filler cap (I typically carry a Svea 123 and this is the only part to fail)
+ Spare batteries (for headlamp)
+ Small roll of duct tape (wrapped around a cut-off disposable pen body

Emergency Gear
+ Headnet
+ Whistle
+ Folding saw (Carried October through April)
+ Mylar aluminum bivy sack/shelter
+ 2 Powerbars (emergency food)
+ Coil of parachute chord

Minimal 1st aid kit - Mostly focused on stopping bleeding and attending to feet
+ Antihistamines
+ Selection of gauze pads and band aids
+ Butterfly tape and small roll of bandage tape
+ Gauze wrap
+ Alcohol wipes, iodine wipes, small tube of triple-biotic ointment
+ Disposable razor (shaving shins)
+ Pre-cut moleskin and bottle of Skin Shield (for blisters)
+ Nail clippers, fine tweezers (splinters), Leatherman PS4 (scissors, pliers)
+ Spare disposable lighter