Minimum Urban Survival Kit

[JK Knives]

What would you guys include in a kit for urban survival, that can be easily carried?

 

[McFeeli]

Two items stand out immediately, a multi-tool and a small stockpile of water purification tablets. In a survival situation both would be priceless.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

my #1 and best urban survival kit item would be a map with several routes to get out of the urban area ...

But it wouldn't vary much from any survial kit ... the same tools would still have many of them same uses ... and our needs would be the same ... just possibly different resources.

So I guess it wouldn't be much if any different ... maybe try to make it somewhat less conspicuous to avoid drawing unwantrd attention.

 

[jbarsquat]

paper style respirator

 

[raistlin65]

Don't forget cash. In wilderness survival, it is easily to omit. Just an expensive tinder. Definitely want some in an urban survival situation.

 

[T. Erdelyi]

A basic lock pick set.

 

[JK Knives]

I'm thinking a basic first aid kit would still be high on the list, lots of stuff to get cut on.

 

[YoungCurmudgeon]

Flashlight, knife, & gloves (leather or mechanic and nitrile)

 

[fishiker]

A multi-tool is that first thing that comes to mind, then cash in small bills,a flashlight, and a Bic Lighter. A reliable fixed blade could come in handy.

 

[raistlin65]

Also, small transistor radio like the Kaito KA200 or KA210; they are tiny at 3.5 x 0.8 x 2.3 inches for the KA200. And a set of earbuds for use with radio or phone for listening to news when using a speaker is not a good idea.

 

[1066vik]

single cell flashlight w/spare battery, multi-tool, lighter & matches, first aid kit, water filter and a couple collapsible 1L water bags, bandana/shemag-sized piece of flannel, gloves, SAK, emergency/casualty blanket, bobbin full of braided fishing line or kevlar cord, small sewing kit, calories (trail/datrex bars, shortbread cookies, bakers chocolate), emergen-C, folding esbit stove w/fuel, metal cup, half a dozen tea bags

 

[Wurrwulf]

Case Peanut, Crasftman 4-in-1 screwdriver, P38 Can Opener, cash, Bic, and a AAA flashlight. It's all compact yet capable.

 

[NJBillK]

Case Peanut, Crasftman 4-in-1 screwdriver, P38 Can Opener, cash, Bic, and a AAA flashlight. It's all compact yet capable.

I would second just about all of this, except for the knife.

A small skeleton tang fixed blade can be almost as small, more sturdy, and made with a better alloy than Case offers. With a kydex sheath, it can be made to hide easier and not take up pocket real estate or print.

If I were to add a folding knife, it would be an older Camillus C4 or R4 scout for a stainless option with redundancy for a few tools, while adding a saw.

 

[aztaco]

On my person at all times:

Misc pocket knifes (lately the buck 110 and a 301 stockman)
Streamlight microstream AAA light
Hydroflask 40oz
concealed handgun and reload

I carry in a small maxpedition janus extension I can attach to my belt and or toss in my bags:

Band aids, alcohol pads, epi-pen, ear plugs, and pain reliever
Lock Pick set
Maratac AAA light and a few extra AAA for either light
Leatherman super tool
Lighter, magnesium fire stick as backup, and dryer lint as fire starter
Survival straw
paper filter masks X2
emergency poncho

 

[Insipid Moniker]

External cell phone battery. A cell phone might be nothing more than a paperweight in some emergencies, but in many situations it's an incredibly powerful and versatile tool.

 

[cbach8tw]

Multi tool, latex gloves, and a good set of cutting shears, flashlight, zippo or bic lighter, and of course a small JK knife.