Container for Small Urban kit

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StuToffee

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Hi, Guys.
Just bought a plastic case (similar to the Aeromedix ones used for Ritter Kits!), but these are supposed to hold various types of media SD, Memorystick, XD, CF cards etc.
Just pulled out the foam liner and so far its holding a Maglite Solitaire, Tiny LED, Swisscard, Sewing Kit, Plasters (Band Aids!), Whistle, Condom, folded Dust Mask, Small vial of Sterile water (for eye irrigation), Painkillers, Piriton, Thin Nylon cord (15ft) Paper money (£20), coins, ATM/Credit card and a Small roll of Duct tape.
No firelighting source in there but its meant really as an Urban kit, just got to thinking (in light of London terror attacks!) what I could use to get out of a darkened building, basement, underground train etc.
I usually carry a SAK or Applegate-Fairbairn folder too, sometimes a leatherman wave & have tiny LED, Glowring & Spycapsule of matches on the SAK keyring. My Car keys have another tiny LED, A Stinger, and a Swisstech Utilikey.

Got Jury Service in a couple of weeks so will see what the Court bobbies make of my EDC. What are you betting I have to leave most of it at home or in my car on the 2nd day!

The cases are pretty sturdy, should be easy to waterproof & are made of either a semi-rigid plastic or Aluminium.
Have a look at Radio-Shack type stores!

Cheers, all!
 
I've always thought a Lexan wide-mouth water bottle would make a good container for a kit. Move the contents into your pocket when the need arises and you still have a water bottle. Just a thought, I haven't done it yet.
 
I just wanted a small kit that i could slip into the back pocket of a pair of jeans, and this seems to do the trick.
 
ras said:
I've always thought a Lexan wide-mouth water bottle would make a good container for a kit. Move the contents into your pocket when the need arises and you still have a water bottle. Just a thought, I haven't done it yet.
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I did that when I was canoeing a lot. Can't be much tougher or water-tight ;)

The only problem is that it rattles a lot unless it's densely packed or lined with something. Retrieving items in the bottom can also be a problem... especially when you don't want to empty the whole rig for some reason (dark, snow, no pockets, whatever)...

Cheers,

David
 
Nice idea, Ras - I think I'll give that a try myself. Moine's observation makes me wonder if a sturdy plastic bag/liner would be a good addition inside the bottle, so stuff can be removed all at once.

Stu - sounds like you have a good handle on the basics. I don't know much about the UK's take on self-defense other than what I read in the US gun press, but I'm wondering how much trouble you could get in for carrying that A-F folder (or even the sak?)
 
StuToffee said:
Hi, Guys.
Just bought a plastic case (similar to the Aeromedix ones used for Ritter Kits!), but these are supposed to hold various types of media SD, Memorystick, XD, CF cards etc.
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Where did you find the plastic case? Is it available online?
 
Retrieving items in the bottom can also be a problem... especially when you don't want to empty the whole rig for some reason (dark, snow, no pockets, whatever)...
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Filling a Nalgene wide-mouth bottle would need to be done on a priority basis rather than best fit. Low priority stuff should go in the bottom, most used/high priority stuff up top; I would suggest a small LED flashlight right under the lid. Maybe put a compass face down on the very bottom so you don't even need to open the bottle to use it.

I like the idea of bags to keep it organized and to stop the rattling. I may buy a second bottle and see just how well it works. It should be able to hold a whole bunch of small stuff.

For a small pocket kit, the Pocket Survival Pack comes in its own pouch and isn't as rigid as a hard case. Lots of options including the often used Altoids tin.
 
Someone makes an accessory top for the wide mouth Nalgene bottles that already has a compass mounted on the top. I just saw it yesterday. A google search for Nalgene accessories would probably track it down.
T.A.D. Gear sells the compass top. Here is a link:

http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/compasses main/nalgene_compass_cap.htm


I currently have my Nalgene bottle set up with items I need when bedding down for the night. It has a wool cap, extra pair of socks, and wool glove liners. Once those items are removed and put on, the bottle is now empty for me to urinate in during the night. This keeps me from having to leave the sleeping bag/tent. The bottle can then be tossed down in the bottom of the bag near the feet for extra warmth. The exterior of my Nalgene bottle is wrapped with 2" wide duct, black electrical tape, and 40' of paracord.


I still think the best cases to use for small kits are Otterbox and Pelican cases. They are light, cheap, waterproof, crushproof. The Otterbox 1000 makes a great PSK case.

Soup
 
Pastorsoup,
That's hardcore. I prefer to keep my Nalgene for intake rather than exhaust. Since I use an MSR Mini-Works water filter which screws directly onto the Nalgene, keeping the interior of the bottle relatively clean has priority. I usually take a leak just before going to sleep and don't have a problem with waking up with a need.

BTW, I like that compass, great idea.
 
ras said:
Filling a Nalgene wide-mouth bottle would need to be done on a priority basis rather than best fit. Low priority stuff should go in the bottom, most used/high priority stuff up top; I would suggest a small LED flashlight right under the lid. Maybe put a compass face down on the very bottom so you don't even need to open the bottle to use it.

I like the idea of bags to keep it organized and to stop the rattling. I may buy a second bottle and see just how well it works. It should be able to hold a whole bunch of small stuff.

For a small pocket kit, the Pocket Survival Pack comes in its own pouch and isn't as rigid as a hard case. Lots of options including the often used Altoids tin.
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Agreed for the priority loading.

What I did to keep the stuff from rattling was to stuff a thinsulate stocking cap into the bottle, opening up, and then load the stocking cap with stuff. This muffled the noise quite a lot, and provided me with a dry stocking cap... which is priceless when you play in and around cold water all day long...

Putting a good stocking cap on is pretty much equal, as far as caloric retention is concerned, as putting a thin polar fleece jacket on... especially when you have very short hair like myself.

Cheers,

David
 
www.e-benk.com.tw

Not checked the site myself I bought mine from Maplin Electronics.k me up
The Aluminium ones are made by Nikkai a AV lead manufacturer, i think!
I like that theyre slim enough to slip in a back pocket, I have otterboxes but theyre too bulky for backpocket carry.

Oh, and Rainmaker 870. Yep! Theyd lock me up & throw away the key for th A-F folder, and probably the sak. (and probably the stinger on my car keys! lol)

Hey, whats the saying. Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6
 
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