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Show us what's in your survival kit.
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Some kind of tin. Foil may work but it's life expectancy - like a person's - may be cut short.
Priorities are
besides something for injuries)Fire
Shelter
Water
Signaling
Food
A can can (not the leggy ladies) be used for:
Boiling
Digging
Banging
Holding
Cutting
Reflective
Hell, you can even attach a string to the end of another one before entering the bush and maybe someone will hear you screaming through it asking for help.
And here are the contents laid out alongside my old bag...
And inside my Fire Kit...
Wow nice kit! Any chance you'd be willing to list everything you've got in there for us newbies?
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SD, you're a trip. Parlez vous fracais, aussi?
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Off the top of my head....
Scrapyard Dumpster Mutt,
Victorinox SAK,
First Aid Kit,
Fire Starting Kit,
Space Blanket,
Para Cord,
Floss,
Freezer Bags,
Sighting Mirror,
Silva Compass,
Jet Scream Whistle,
Bandana,
Nylon Cord,
Duct Tape,
Maglite or Petzl Tikka XP Headtorch depending onactivity etc,
$3 in quarters.
I've been debating what I want to post- I have a couple of kits. This is my largest that is always assembled.
On the right side:
-Drop cloth, 2mil, 9x12. Shelter building.
-Whipped potato packet (shiny and red item). Dinner.
-Light meals packet (other shiny item, sorry about the glare) 4 slim jims, 4 granola bars, 12 starburst candies, 2 packets e'mergen'c supplement powder.
-Fire pouch- 2x cases lacquered strike anywheres matches, mini bic, 3 small candles (tinder), cotton balls (tinder)
-work gloves
-mesh safety vest
-tupperware container with a Gundig 100 miniature AM/FM/SW receiver, 8 AA, 4 AAA and 2 CR123
-Cutter Advanced insect repellent
-6 wet ones
-sun block
-purell
-sisal twine
-flagging tape
-aluminum foil, folded (since replaced with a larger peice)
-TP
-white Krill lamp, attached with a mini-biner, attached to the inside of the bag and shown here flipped out.
-mini Nalgene, since replaced a rectangular lab-grade Nalgene of similar capacity.
-Not shown: spool of solid core speaker wire (strip it as needed)
Carried in the map pockets behind the panels:
-5' of 1" tubular nylon webbing, very versatile.
-repair kit with 1" and 1.5" replacement buckles, triglides and an annex clip.
-2 HD contractor bags. Each is in a ziplock to protect the bag from friction, and becuase it is a good place for a couple of ziplocks. One of these is carried in each panel.
-Paracord, approx 50'. It is in four bundles to make it easier to manage, and packed in a ziplock to lessen the risk of it getting tangled.
On the left side:
-mini Nalgene bottle (like the other, this bottle has since been swapped for a square one)
-1 pair socks. Socks are good.
-hair pick, easier to pack than a brush
-zip ties
-match case
-AMK Heatsheet emergency bivy
-Esbit stove (the grey and black stripy thing) with six tablets, aluminum wind sheilds and mini bic. Packed in a carboard sleeve to keep it from rubbing against other items and ziplocked to keep it dry.
-watch cap, with core survival kit inside, wrapped in two one-gallon ziplocks
-FAK
-light meal pack, as above
-laminated copy of Doug Ritter's PSP emergency instructions
-not shown: 4 cut down and laminated sheets of blaze orange paper, pre punched with holes
The core survival kit is packed in a French(?) surplus two piece mess tin.
-1 pouch with 4 bags of green tea, 8 sugar packets, 4 True Lemon packets
-4 Walnettos
-4 ramen seasoning packets (2 beef, 2 chicken)
-Match case w/ laquered strike anywheres matches, 3 stay lit birthday candles
-8 assorted safety pins
-2' fish tank tubing
-2 mini glow lights, with built in clips for fishing poles (holds onto anything)
-3 breast milk bags
-pencil stub, unsharpened
-MagLite Solitaire (batteries are common and I can rebuild it by touch) with two spare bulbs in the base
-spare AAA battery
-Victorinox Camper
-10 immodium
-bottle of Potable Aqua
-bottle of PA+ neutralizer
-magnesium fire starter (cut down) with a piece of hacksaw blade , a small file and a craftsman 4-way coin screwdriver attached
-full sparklite kit
-tube with duct tape, red electricans tape, 20# spider wire, glasses screws
-tube with 20# spider wire, snare wire, fishing kit:
--12 assorted hooks
--large fish hook/gaff, with tack
--10 assorted needles, including one for a sewing machine to use as a micro awl
--8 screw eyes (2 large, 6 small)
--8 sinkers
--3 swivels
--5 US dimes
--several assorted sequins (bait)
-micro screwdriver, with a 3/64" drill bit, large awl needle, awl/scribe, 2 mini philips drivers, 2 mini standard drivers inside
-small spool sewing thread
-small vial each of salt, chili powder
-zip ties
-3 fishing leaders
-3' square of caterer's grade heavy duty foil
-mini wound kit (2 2x2s, 4 1x3" bandaids, 1 knuckle bandaid, 1 fingertip)
-8 tinderquiks scattered about the kit and several short lengths sisal twine
The FAK is based on the older style USGI design. It is wrapped wita length of red, 1" nylon web with a double adjust buckle. A whistle is clipped to the top of the webbing where it can found day or night by touch.
-1 pr nitrile gloves
-1 trauma dressing (the older military type)
-1 cravate
-1 3" roller gauze
-4 4x4 gauze
-4 bandaids
-2 knuckle bandaids
-2 fingertip bandaids
-6 closure strips
-1 small roll of duct tape (I bet everyone saw that coming)
-3 provo-iodine wipes
-4 alcohol wipes
-12 asprin
-12 tylenol
-12 advil (I know, the three are redundent, but each works better for something for me- tylenol for the head, advil for the body, asprin when I'm sick)
-20 immodium
-6 benydril
-8 sudafed (the real thing, not the reformulated junk)
-1 pr tweezers
-1 surgical prep razor, 2 razor blades
-8 medium safety pins
-1 pr earplugs
-mini bic (spare)
-inventory sheet
Long winded, I know. But I like to be ready. And the funny part is, it only weighs about 10 pounds. Worn like a lumbar pack, it practically disappears, or up front on the chest, it counter weights a pack. With a 25 pound pack on my back, this thing just sorta floats.
On the right side:
-Drop cloth, 2mil, 9x12. Shelter building.
-Whipped potato packet (shiny and red item). Dinner.
-Light meals packet (other shiny item, sorry about the glare) 4 slim jims, 4 granola bars, 12 starburst candies, 2 packets e'mergen'c supplement powder.
-Fire pouch- 2x cases lacquered strike anywheres matches, mini bic, 3 small candles (tinder), cotton balls (tinder)
-work gloves
-mesh safety vest
-tupperware container with a Gundig 100 miniature AM/FM/SW receiver, 8 AA, 4 AAA and 2 CR123
-Cutter Advanced insect repellent
-6 wet ones
-sun block
-purell
-sisal twine
-flagging tape
-aluminum foil, folded (since replaced with a larger peice)
-TP
-white Krill lamp, attached with a mini-biner, attached to the inside of the bag and shown here flipped out.
-mini Nalgene, since replaced a rectangular lab-grade Nalgene of similar capacity.
-Not shown: spool of solid core speaker wire (strip it as needed)
Carried in the map pockets behind the panels:
-5' of 1" tubular nylon webbing, very versatile.
-repair kit with 1" and 1.5" replacement buckles, triglides and an annex clip.
-2 HD contractor bags. Each is in a ziplock to protect the bag from friction, and becuase it is a good place for a couple of ziplocks. One of these is carried in each panel.
-Paracord, approx 50'. It is in four bundles to make it easier to manage, and packed in a ziplock to lessen the risk of it getting tangled.
On the left side:
-mini Nalgene bottle (like the other, this bottle has since been swapped for a square one)
-1 pair socks. Socks are good.
-hair pick, easier to pack than a brush
-zip ties
-match case
-AMK Heatsheet emergency bivy
-Esbit stove (the grey and black stripy thing) with six tablets, aluminum wind sheilds and mini bic. Packed in a carboard sleeve to keep it from rubbing against other items and ziplocked to keep it dry.
-watch cap, with core survival kit inside, wrapped in two one-gallon ziplocks
-FAK
-light meal pack, as above
-laminated copy of Doug Ritter's PSP emergency instructions
-not shown: 4 cut down and laminated sheets of blaze orange paper, pre punched with holes
The core survival kit is packed in a French(?) surplus two piece mess tin.
-1 pouch with 4 bags of green tea, 8 sugar packets, 4 True Lemon packets
-4 Walnettos
-4 ramen seasoning packets (2 beef, 2 chicken)
-Match case w/ laquered strike anywheres matches, 3 stay lit birthday candles
-8 assorted safety pins
-2' fish tank tubing
-2 mini glow lights, with built in clips for fishing poles (holds onto anything)
-3 breast milk bags
-pencil stub, unsharpened
-MagLite Solitaire (batteries are common and I can rebuild it by touch) with two spare bulbs in the base
-spare AAA battery
-Victorinox Camper
-10 immodium
-bottle of Potable Aqua
-bottle of PA+ neutralizer
-magnesium fire starter (cut down) with a piece of hacksaw blade , a small file and a craftsman 4-way coin screwdriver attached
-full sparklite kit
-tube with duct tape, red electricans tape, 20# spider wire, glasses screws
-tube with 20# spider wire, snare wire, fishing kit:
--12 assorted hooks
--large fish hook/gaff, with tack
--10 assorted needles, including one for a sewing machine to use as a micro awl
--8 screw eyes (2 large, 6 small)
--8 sinkers
--3 swivels
--5 US dimes
--several assorted sequins (bait)
-micro screwdriver, with a 3/64" drill bit, large awl needle, awl/scribe, 2 mini philips drivers, 2 mini standard drivers inside
-small spool sewing thread
-small vial each of salt, chili powder
-zip ties
-3 fishing leaders
-3' square of caterer's grade heavy duty foil
-mini wound kit (2 2x2s, 4 1x3" bandaids, 1 knuckle bandaid, 1 fingertip)
-8 tinderquiks scattered about the kit and several short lengths sisal twine
The FAK is based on the older style USGI design. It is wrapped wita length of red, 1" nylon web with a double adjust buckle. A whistle is clipped to the top of the webbing where it can found day or night by touch.
-1 pr nitrile gloves
-1 trauma dressing (the older military type)
-1 cravate
-1 3" roller gauze
-4 4x4 gauze
-4 bandaids
-2 knuckle bandaids
-2 fingertip bandaids
-6 closure strips
-1 small roll of duct tape (I bet everyone saw that coming)
-3 provo-iodine wipes
-4 alcohol wipes
-12 asprin
-12 tylenol
-12 advil (I know, the three are redundent, but each works better for something for me- tylenol for the head, advil for the body, asprin when I'm sick)
-20 immodium
-6 benydril
-8 sudafed (the real thing, not the reformulated junk)
-1 pr tweezers
-1 surgical prep razor, 2 razor blades
-8 medium safety pins
-1 pr earplugs
-mini bic (spare)
-inventory sheet
Long winded, I know. But I like to be ready. And the funny part is, it only weighs about 10 pounds. Worn like a lumbar pack, it practically disappears, or up front on the chest, it counter weights a pack. With a 25 pound pack on my back, this thing just sorta floats.
Here is whats on my belt while around town, and even in the woods.
Overnighter pack its self. This comes along when,... well,... I stay out longer than an after noon.
Contents of the over night and longer pack.
Possibles kit along with my BK7,masterhunter,Rucksack and mag/ferro combo. I take the BK7 when I dont want to tote an axe or hatchet, and the Masterhunter when I fell like stick the old axe in the belt.
Any questions let me know, I'll fill you in on contents.
Overnighter pack its self. This comes along when,... well,... I stay out longer than an after noon.
Contents of the over night and longer pack.
Possibles kit along with my BK7,masterhunter,Rucksack and mag/ferro combo. I take the BK7 when I dont want to tote an axe or hatchet, and the Masterhunter when I fell like stick the old axe in the belt.
Any questions let me know, I'll fill you in on contents.
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Removed irrelevant post.
mtnfolk mike
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great looking kits guys...:thumbup:
here's mine.... it's basically a AMK ritter PSK... plus a few added goods... silva compass, AMK heat sheet, SAK camper and a gossman PSK knife... housed in a new sun pouch... there is also a few first aid items and a ferro rod in the pouch....
this kit is always close by... it usually goes everywhere with me.. i either wear it or just toss it in whatever pack i am using...
here's mine.... it's basically a AMK ritter PSK... plus a few added goods... silva compass, AMK heat sheet, SAK camper and a gossman PSK knife... housed in a new sun pouch... there is also a few first aid items and a ferro rod in the pouch....
this kit is always close by... it usually goes everywhere with me.. i either wear it or just toss it in whatever pack i am using...
great looking kits guys...:thumbup:
here's mine.... it's basically a AMK ritter PSK... plus a few added goods... silva compass, AMK heat sheet, SAK camper and a gossman PSK knife... housed in a new sun pouch... there is also a few first aid items and a ferro rod in the pouch....
this kit is always close by... it usually goes everywhere with me.. i either wear it or just toss it in whatever pack i am using...
Mike,
that is a very well put together semi compact kit with all the basics.
Nice work.
Skam
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Good lookin, Skammer. I've got to get one of those Gossman PSKs someday. Cool stuff.
These day's I have a little belt pouch (sometimes worn over the shoulder) that I like to wear, but I consider it a 'bushcraft' pouch rather than a survival kit. The difference for me is that these items are things that are readily used, or might be readily needed during certain circumstances. This pack is not something dormant that I ignore until a bad day occurs.
The contents vary fairly regularly, but a few essentials remain the same. I had an old pic, but this is a new one I snapped since things have changed a bit.
(PS- The view of the hot tootsies are yours for free, no charge this time)
Contents:
- bandanna wrapped in twine
- Opinel #7
- Garrity LED light (VERY lightweight!)
- Eclipse tin with mini FAK
- waterproofed tampon
- firesteel
- fatwood
- BIC wrapped in bright pink flag tape, with rubberband to prevent leakage
- black pouch
- sandpaper
- foil
- various cordage
- poncho
- plastic bag
- chlorine tabs
- duct tape
- whistle
The whistle and flag tape are the only items likely to be used in an emergency, the rest are commonly used.
These day's I have a little belt pouch (sometimes worn over the shoulder) that I like to wear, but I consider it a 'bushcraft' pouch rather than a survival kit. The difference for me is that these items are things that are readily used, or might be readily needed during certain circumstances. This pack is not something dormant that I ignore until a bad day occurs.
The contents vary fairly regularly, but a few essentials remain the same. I had an old pic, but this is a new one I snapped since things have changed a bit.
(PS- The view of the hot tootsies are yours for free, no charge this time)
Contents:
- bandanna wrapped in twine
- Opinel #7
- Garrity LED light (VERY lightweight!)
- Eclipse tin with mini FAK
- waterproofed tampon
- firesteel
- fatwood
- BIC wrapped in bright pink flag tape, with rubberband to prevent leakage
- black pouch
- sandpaper
- foil
- various cordage
- poncho
- plastic bag
- chlorine tabs
- duct tape
- whistle
The whistle and flag tape are the only items likely to be used in an emergency, the rest are commonly used.
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If your brain is HERE.............then what's bouncing around inside your skull ?????
I'm just saying you might NEED that later !!!!!!
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Here's my day pack, I try to keep it simple, and I like to have 2 of everything I think is important..compass, fire, and blade...I happened to have a Leatherman on me for this hike, I was trying it out...I think I'll leave it home, I prefer my SAK. I have some close ups of my sewing kit...I love that thing, the needles are in the center of the spool. I also carry some poker dice...they are great if your needing some entertainment, and they are light as a feather.
I also included my new Bushcraft knife from accross the pond...it cuts very well, but as of yet, I havn't had a chance to take it out for an overnighter or anything. I swapped the sheath out for a JRE..it fits so well in one that I couldn't put it back in the one that came with it.
I also included my new Bushcraft knife from accross the pond...it cuts very well, but as of yet, I havn't had a chance to take it out for an overnighter or anything. I swapped the sheath out for a JRE..it fits so well in one that I couldn't put it back in the one that came with it.
Thanks! What is the Pencil Sharpener for?
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My wife and I both have what we call our quake, volcanoe and dirty bomb packs in our vehicles. They have all the standard stuff but also Moldex breathing filters, gas masks with NBC filters w/replacement cartridges and bio suits. I also keep extra air cleaner filters for the car..
We have an active volcanoe 50 miles south of us that decided to start pumping ash out three years ago (again). Back when it first erupted thousands of people were stranded with clogged air cleaners and no way to breath with that fine ash in the air. So for us at least LESSON LEARNED!!!
In The Pacific Northwest we have the potential for a 9+ point quake which would destroy alot of roads we both work 30 miles from home so the PSK's are in back packs so we can at least hike home and possibly camp along the way.
Nobody else we know around us has anything like that and will most likely become refugees if any poo-poo hits the fan. Completely and totally un-prepared.
It's all about assesing the risk potential for our own geography and planning accordingly.
Here is what St Helens is doing right now. It's a not so subtle reminder that it is rapidly rebuilding right now.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/static-highdef.php
Smaller non-hi-res view.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/static-classic.php
We have an active volcanoe 50 miles south of us that decided to start pumping ash out three years ago (again). Back when it first erupted thousands of people were stranded with clogged air cleaners and no way to breath with that fine ash in the air. So for us at least LESSON LEARNED!!!
In The Pacific Northwest we have the potential for a 9+ point quake which would destroy alot of roads we both work 30 miles from home so the PSK's are in back packs so we can at least hike home and possibly camp along the way.
Nobody else we know around us has anything like that and will most likely become refugees if any poo-poo hits the fan. Completely and totally un-prepared.
It's all about assesing the risk potential for our own geography and planning accordingly.
Here is what St Helens is doing right now. It's a not so subtle reminder that it is rapidly rebuilding right now.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/static-highdef.php
Smaller non-hi-res view.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/volcanocams/msh/static-classic.php
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I found it in some of my late fathers stuff in the basement, years ago, its traveled with me everywhere I go off the beaten path...it is cool, I've used it a few times to
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Shaving tinder...cool idea.
That sewing kit is also cool, looks like an old container like the match safes of the same time period, is the centerpiece that goes through the spools (bobbins) a needle container as well?
Cool stuff.
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"I also included my new Bushcraft knife from accross the pond..."
Gunknifenut,
Who made the Bushcraft knife? I can read by the enlargement that it says England but I can't make out the rest. I have a very similiar one I just picked up from Nordic Bushcraft which I'm really starting to enjoy - I've never had an easier time making feather sticks though I think my S1 splits better. My BC knive was made by Johan Staaf and it only took 2 days to arrive from Sweden.
"I also included my new Bushcraft knife from accross the pond..."
Gunknifenut,
Who made the Bushcraft knife? I can read by the enlargement that it says England but I can't make out the rest. I have a very similiar one I just picked up from Nordic Bushcraft which I'm really starting to enjoy - I've never had an easier time making feather sticks though I think my S1 splits better. My BC knive was made by Johan Staaf and it only took 2 days to arrive from Sweden.