revisiting old concepts - altoids psk's

Cool kit. I dig the Camper SAK as well. I think that the smaller pen blade comes in handy for small woodworking tasks, and the corkscrew is great at untying knots.
 
The fire kit..

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hung-solo said:
X2.. i never understood using 1 altoids can for a PSK.. its silly really. if you ever think you are going to need something to survive from why in the world would you use an altoids psk???? makes no sense..
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You can think about it in two ways: 1) convenience and 2) an exercise in creativity.

1) The altoids tin provides the right dimensions that you can slip it into the front pocket of your pants or a jacket pocket without much inconvenience. The tin in my loose fitting cargo pants does not even print. Might be a different story for the tight jeans wearing youth of today, but I can carry this little thing unnoticed. That gives me an incentive to actually carry this thing daily. I often carry a better kit in my day pack but that day pack doesn't always come to my office and when you are removing things for the sake of bulk and waste often times a PSK comes out when its something like a trip to the office as opposed to a trip from the outdoors. Depending on something for your life means having that stuff with you. A pelican case will provide better protection of its contents but not induce you to take it along while grocery shopping, dropping off the babysitter or getting a haircut.

2) Creativity. The small space requires you put special thought into the contents of your altoids tin. You can't shove in everything you want for every situation. You need to think heavy and hard about what will go in and what can't. You need to consider multiple uses for each and every item. This thought process is useful to survival training in itself. It might stimulate you to apply such thinking to other aspects of gear choice and emergency situations.
 
hung-solo said:
X2.. i never understood using 1 altoids can for a PSK.. its silly really. if you ever think you are going to need something to survive from why in the world would you use an altoids psk???? makes no sense..
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Because you can carry it with you always.
SURVIVAL is not a planned activity; it ain't a happy fun-time camping trip you plan out in advance.
Of course, if you like traveling everywhere (and I DO mean everywhere) with 40 pounds of gear on your back, then great.
 
hung-solo said:
X2.. i never understood using 1 altoids can for a PSK.. its silly really. if you ever think you are going to need something to survive from why in the world would you use an altoids psk???? makes no sense..
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The concept is that if you had to or were forced to jettison your pack or vehicle, leaving only the clothes on your back and your "everyday carry" (EDC), that single PSK could make survival much easier. One must understand that you can't carry all the essentials in a small Altoids kit and this moves some to carry a larger belt pouch, lumbar pack, shoulder pack, etc. This is all based on what level of preparation is acceptable for your environment, activities or what you are able to and willing to always have with you: that's the key...can this kit be with you at all times? That's the other question you need to answer for yourself.

ROCK6
 
Thanks ROCK6, you are partly responsible for it.... some of that kit was inspired directly from reading your posts, lol. its cool that you rate it. mick
 
ROCK6 said:
PayetteRucker is spot on...

I had Greg Haugh rehandle a couple of Fallkniven's for me (F1 and the S1); he does a superb job and I think he actually sells blanks and handles the himself:
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ROCK6
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Thanks Rock - I need to get one to him - maybe just easier to get one one his blanks handled. Either way he's bookmarked in my cutlery folder...


blake
 
I made a thread for mine a few weeks back, but I'll add it to the pile here for the record.

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What all those Altoid kits need is a crocheted jute belt pouch that can be unraveled for 100+ feet of cordage, tinder, trap parts, etc.

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Doc
 
Great kit Joben! I like the markings on your water bag:thumbup:

DOC-CANADA said:
What all those Altoid kits need is a crocheted jute belt pouch that can be unraveled for 100+ feet of cordage, tinder, trap parts, etc.

Doc
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Great point Doc! I've seen your belt pouches and that make a good point on not only the kit but a very functional pouch that turns into cordage:thumbup:

You're always such a great contributor...I'll need to make a trip to Canada soon:D

ROCK6
 
ROCK6 said:
Great kit Joben! I like the markings on your water bag:thumbup:



Great point Doc! I've seen your belt pouches and that make a good point on not only the kit but a very functional pouch that turns into cordage:thumbup:

You're always such a great contributor...I'll need to make a trip to Canada soon:D

ROCK6
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That would be great, Rock. Hope you do it.

Doc
 
ROCK6 said:
Great kit Joben! I like the markings on your water bag:thumbup:
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Thanks. :)

The markings are pretty important. I found that estimating the amount of fluid in a flexible bag is next to impossible.

So I marked out the levels with known amounts on a test bag. Then put markings in the same places on an unused bag (which was still folded perfectly flat with no air in it.)
 
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