My Survival Kit/ Your Opinions?

I like to add the Spark Light fire starter kit to all my survival kits. It's extremely light weight, reliable, and best of all, it works one handed.

Also, my large kits have some light fishing gear for panfish - say 4 to 6 lb test line, small gold plated hooks and maybe some light jigs or 1/12oz Cleo's.

PS. Although I'm not a fan of the magnesium bars, I noticed some mentioned using the knife edge as a striker. Try using the sharp spine of the knife or the awl from a SAK - they've worked better for me than the edge and it's saved my edge several times.

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It's not the pace of life that concerns me, It's the sudden stop at the end.

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You may want to consider the CMG Infinity task light. They are 1 aa battery. LED. Will run 40 hours continuously on one battery. I love mine. Available in colors for around $15. Got mine from triple aught design
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bteel:
You may want to consider the CMG Infinity task light. They are 1 aa battery. LED. Will run 40 hours continuously on one battery. I love mine. Available in colors for around $15. Got mine from triple aught design
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These look right up my alley. Thanks.
(I wonder if I could make something like this)
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He Who dies with the most toys still dies.
 
Speaking of the infinity, anyone have any trouble witht this light?

I carried it on my key chain on my hip for 3 months and went to use it one day and it was deader than a doornail. Haven't figured out why. I wonder if these things are fragile or not. It's a great light when it works.

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Hoodoo

I get some pleasure from finding a relentlessly peaceful use for a combative looking knife.
JKM
 
How about some Bug Juice? Every time I head down to Camp Blanding or Hurlburt field for training I get eaten alive, Theres nothing like a nice big tube of Insect Repellent.
KC

 
More hooks. Couple of large needles with uphostlery thread. Heavy alum foil. Couple of large safety pins.
 
I've never had any luck using the spine of the blade or the awl on my Rucksack SAK as a striker for a sparking rod; not hard enough to spark. The back of the saw blade, now, that's just about perfect. Picked this up from another poster on Plainsman's board, and really like it. I use the knot in my knife's lanyard to press against the saw teeth, keeping the blade from closing while I use it. And, I keep a large rod (salvaged from an MFS, which I don't care for) epoxied to a small sharpening stone attached to the lanyard as well. This way I've got cordage, fire, and a means of keeping my knife sharp, all in one package.
 
Random thoughts FWIW:
I'm in the process of revising/rebuilding my "woods" survival kit. This go-round, rather than starting with a container and trying to cram useful things in, I am trying to figure what I REALLY need to get thru 2-3 days of unintended exploration and then pare that down into a workable kit. (Yeah, I know the best kit is the one you carry with you and do not leave in the truck due to size, etc.) Trying to mitigate the size/weight factor somewhat by integrating items into my wardrobe e.g, using a flint&steel for a zipper pull.

While I am rambling, one other thought. I (unfortunately) spend faaar more time in town than in the woods and I am trying workin toward generating a compact but highly utilitarian kit for trucking around town; an Urban Survival Kit. This has sort of been addressed in various BF threads under the guise of "What's your daily carry? etc., etc.) But I am thinking of somethng with will fit in a coin purse, i.e. a kit.

Have enjoyed reading everyone posts.
 
Have you considered a plastic poncho in orange color? It could double as a signal device and will be good in case you get caught in a squall.

How about a couple of BD candles wrapped in foil with a book of matches?

WHat is your signal mirror made of? I found one put out through REI that is light weight plastic and weighs next to nothing.

Another item that would make life easier is a combo can-opener(P-38 style), bottle opener and small spoon. It also weighs very little and is only 3 inches by about 7/8 inches in size.

I am working on an urban type kit that is pocket size. It is a challenge to find items that are sensible and yet small enough to carry easily.

I enjoyed reading about your kit.
 
Thanks for the suggestions, keep them comming.
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