Hey guys, I built the kit around a ECWCS Bear Jacket and dedicated the two main flap pockets to survival. . The pocket survival kit is part of the larger Bear Jacket kit, but can be carried independently, in warmer climates. As a main pocket survival kit...
Bear Jacket kit/ Pocket survival kit with RC -4
Added this E Buckle after initial pictures were taken ..
Size - 6.5 x 4.5 x ¾
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Weight (PSK) - Approximately 8.5 Oz
This kit is small and easily fits in the top slash pocket of my BDU trousers . The pocket kit is split into four separate compartments and all contents are ether waterproof or sealed in waterproof bags.
Pocket one contains an easily accessible large signal mirror, pocket 2 is dedicated to navigation fire craft and water purification while pocket 3 contains shelter, trapping, fishing and medical supplies , . Pocket 4 contains a block of magnesium. The main fire steel is secured in the center and is easily accessible when needed, a spare backup flint is also included in the kit in case the main flint is lost… All of the needles have been magnetized as well . The kit has a Velcro closure as well as an inside tie off to secure the main fire steel and other contents, as well as, an outside e buckle to secure contents further..
The idea was to put the maximum amount of gear in a light compact kit, for either Backpacking , Camping , Hunting or as an E&E kit, In case the main BOB had be abandoned. The pocket kit is carried in the right or left front pocket of the Bear Jacket. The other pocket contains 100 ft of Para cord a Swisss champ plus, OD emergency blanket as well as the other items listed below. The RC- 4 is secured with a Para cord harness, or worn on the belt for easy access as a main fixed blade … The Bear Jacket fits somewhat snugly allowing the contents to be closer to the body to prevent hang-ups. and can be worn fully outfitted comfortably under a ECWCS or other Parka …
Pocket Survival Kit Contents:
Section 1 (for quick access to large signal mirror)..
1 Large signal mirror
Section 2.
1 Mil Spec Heavy Flint & Steel
1 Spare flint
42 waterproof strike anywhere matches in water proof container. (also contains cotton balls)
5 Mini Light Sticks
2 Hexmime fuel tabs
1 Whistle
50 Water purification Tabs
1 Mini Mag Lite
Section 3
Emergency blanket .
1 Compass
Needles 3 Sm 3Med - (All magnetized)
Small easy AWL
150 ft of OD thread
50 ft of 80 IBS test twine
3 razor blades
Snare wire Light and Heavy
safety pins 4 sm. 3 med.
Small sheet of aluminum foil
Small signal mirror (back up )
50 ft of fishing line
12 peaces of split shot (sinkers)
Assorted hooks
Small Sharpening stone
Paper
Pencil
P38 Can opener
Sheet of aluminum foil
2 zip lock bags
Additional small signal mirror
2 Burn cream/ antibiotic ointment
4 medium band aids
4 Knuckle bandages
12 alcohol prep pads
4 providone -iodine prep pads
4 butterfly wound closure
8 Aspirin
4 Benadryl
4 Antacid
1 pack of sutures
1 hand sanitizer
1 sting relief prep
Section 4- additional outside pocket…
Block of magnesium
Jacket pocket 2 :
100ft Of Para cord
Victorinox Swiss Champ Plus
Flare (10 second aerial )
OD emergency blanket
Cammenga Mil issue compass
Ranger pace beads
Light stick
Small first aid kit (yellow container)
Small Maglite Or Head lamp
Filed dressing
RC-4
Victorinox Swiss tool
Canteen and Cup…
Complete kit
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Here’s my compact belt kit. Kit has a belt snap for quick removal & fast access or the belt can be run through the second loop…
Compact Belt Survival kit contents:
Flint & Steel
Split shot
Hooks
Leaders
Fishing line
Signal mirror
Water purification tabs
Whistle
Snare wire
Magnesium block
Mylar Emergency Blanket
Button Compass
2 razorblades
Needles & Thread
Small easy awl
Twine
Mini Maglite
4 alcohol prep pads
2 knuckle bandages
4 medium band aids
1 pack of sutures
4 butterfly stitches
2 iodine preps
Burn / antibiotic cream
Small sharpening stone
safety pins
Hexamine fuel tabs
Aloksak bag
20 strike anywhere matches
Sharpening stone
P38 Can opener