My Minimalist Outdoors Kit

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Greetings-

The recent thread on whether you attach any "kit" (i.e. extra survival gear) to your knife sheath got me off my duff to make this post. I took a pic about a week-and-a-half ago of my Minimalist Outdoors Kit. This grouping is usually tossed in my fanny pack or backpack whenever I go on weekend hikes, fishing trips, or even family picnics. The watch is obviously worn on the wrist.

It includes:
- Buck-Strider 880 SP (with compass)
- Traser Glowring
- Mini-stone
- Swedish FireSteel, Striker & Tinder
- Leatherman Micra (on Normark sheath)

All the accessories are attached individually via Mini-Carabiner to a single Quick-Release Ring--so the knife is ready for fast independent use.

Also, if you have any interest, you can also see write-up and pics of my Urban Survival Mini Kit.

Hope this helps somebody. :)
 

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Oh, and I forgot to mention that the coil knot of 550 Paracord unravels to about 7-8 ft. of usable emergency line.
 
That's pretty nice...

My minimal kit is arrayed around me. At this moment I carry:

SAK Tinkerer (with locking main blade), left side
Small Sebenza, IWB right side
Bic lighter, left front pocket
Photon III, keychain left front pant pocket
ARC-AAA light, neck chain
Cell phone, right side belt
packet of kleenx tissue, right rear pocket (can be tinder)
Wallet, right front pocket has:
Razor blade
small firesteel
0000 steel wool

Of course I can't get within a block of any Federal or State building, or airport... :(
 
guncollector, doesn't the knife affect the accuracy of your compass if is stuck to it? And if you have one on your watch why carry 2?
 
doesn't the knife affect the accuracy of your compass if is stuck to it? And if you have one on your watch why carry 2?
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No, the knife does not affect the compass reading--I attached it with cellophane tape first and compared its readings with a Cammenga Mil-spec compass (separated by 2 ft.), and found no discernable difference in readings. Mind you, the mini-compass is not meant for precision work.

Re: redundancy of compass in watch and on knife. Well, I'll say it again "Two is one, One is NONE." Additionally: 1) a quartz watch runs on untrustworthy batteries and 2) for any number of reasons I may not always be wearing that particular watch.

Hope that helps. :)
 
Awesome setup. I love the little Micra sheath! You would be set for any natural or man made disaster with that kit. Where did you get that little bitty sharpener? I want one!
 
This is mine, I use a SAK lockblade, Photon lvl III, and WSI flint and steel in a pocket on the upper strap. It's very secure, and doesn't interfear with clothing, packs, activity, etc.
 

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And here's mine:

It's a SAK Rucksack in one of Normark's fine neck rigs, mini ferro rod, a bunch of hemp twine (cordage AND tinder), and LED flashlight...

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Robert-

One more question. Jeff Randall in a recent issue of Tactical Knives wrote that he felt "shoulder systems" had no place in a true survival sheath system. He suggested that shoulder harnesses simply offer the wild (i.e. brush, foliage, underwater obstructions and dead logs, etc.) too much opportunity to snag and "hang you up"--potentially with deadly strangling or drowning consequences.

Have you utilized your rig in rough enough environs to offer feedback on Jeff's suggestion? I've worn a shoulder-rig for my 2-way radio on Boar hunts here in Calif.'s rolling hillsides and have found that I occasionally do get snagged.

Thanks in advance for your input!
 
I make, and sell that system. It's a variation of a chest holster for fixed blades and guns.

The above is meant for wear under your outer layer of clothing as a backup, or core survival system.

As far as getting snagged on things, my larger shoulder rigs feature break away backs and QR releases. The chance of snagging I'm sure is worse in the rain forests Jeff speaks of, but I don't think it's a problem in too many other places.

Most of the time up here my rigs are under another layer of clothing, but I've spent plenty of time under an LBV in the military, and I don't think it's any worse.
 
Robert-

Thanks for the quick reply!

Hey, If I send you my MOK gear above, can you devise a shoulder sheath/harness system to hold the knife on one side (left, as I'm right-handed) and the other survival gear (with the attached carabiners, etc.) quietly on the opposing side? What is the est. cost of such a rig?

I'll be in touch to order from you soon. :D :cool:
 
wow!

how much?


that would be so funny if you are on a guided tour with sheeple types. things go awry and yoy have that system and save the day.

this forum site should be named Super Slick Survivalists. the next upgrade from that is a firesteel imbedded in your forearm:D :D
 
That whole rig goes for 99.95 with everything included. I have a list of available knives for the rig on the site, as well as colors for the light.

Guncollector it is easily done. Reach out to me and we'll talk. If we were in New York we could have cawffee and tawk.
 
guncollector:

Could you tell me a bit more about that mini sharpening stone? Is it fine, or coarse? Is it easy to use? About how much does it weigh? Any other comments about it?
 
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Could you tell me a bit more about that mini sharpening stone? Is it fine, or coarse? Is it easy to use? About how much does it weigh? Any other comments about it?
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To be honest, it is my near last choice in sharpening stones. Its grain is medium I'm guessing, and its way too small making it difficult to use well. Nevertheless, its light (maybe 1.0 oz.) and small--which are big redeemers when it comes to outfitting for "an always" kit.

Hope that helps :)
 
Chris, another good small sharpener for a mini-kit is the EZ-Lap diamond rod sharpener that looks like a pen. I just threw the top of the "pen" cover away, and carry the rod tucked into the sheath of my SwissChamp. The diamond rod will put on an acceptable edge quickly, and the whole thing takes up very little space.
 
Hi,

how about the diamond coated Tri-Seps sharpener with the rubber ends removed and fitted to the carry harnas.

I remember there being a very small diamond sharpener that clicks/slides in its keychain plastic holder and has a splitring attached it's < 2" long and 1" wide if I remember correctly and flat.
I thought it was made by EZE-lap or DMT but couldn't find it.

Best Scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera
 
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