- Joined
- Dec 22, 2006
- Messages
- 2,194
Okay, I've messed around with all kinds of boxes and bags for PSK's, but this one floats my boat. http://www.swissbottle.com/ViewProduct.asp?ModelNumber=7105.90 and they're on sale too. Sigg says they are not for cooking and that's proably a good general rule but I wouldn't have any problem with that in a survival situation. You would need to leave the lid off as it has a silicone seal in the lip. Just fold up a little foil to use for a lid to keep the heat in and the bugs out-- unless you want the extra protein :barf:
One thing I want to accomplish is to have one kit I can use for multi-day or day hiking-- if I have that box in my pack, I'm covered. It is big enough that I may be able to incorporate my first aid kit in the same box, which I wouldn't mind at all. If I had to carry it, a little paracord sling would do the trick. If you didn't want regular access (like no first aid inside), it could be wrapped in line too. It measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" (170 x 116 x 60 mm)-- this ain't a belt rig. The weight isn't bad: 5.6oz/160g. I would LOVE to see something like this in titanium (price aside). They make a bigger one too, at 9" x 5 1/2" x 3" -- I have smaller suitcases
Anyway, it is big enough to hold a bunch of gear and even get a decent sized folding knife inside. I'm going to experiment with a selection of gear over the next week and report back.
Another goodie I found is an extra large spycapsule at EDCdepot.com. This thing is 3" long and 1" diameter. It's perfect for building a keychain PSK. Add a whistle, LED microlight, SAK Classic or Leatherman Micra, key chain compass, and firesteel outside on a ring and put your other firestarting goodies inside with whatever else you can fit. Add a paracord lanyard and a mini-caribiner and you're all set. They give you a free small capsule with your order too. I stuffed one with about 4 Tinder Quick tabs. Surf their site well-- they have enough gizmos to make you clank when you walk. I see they picked up on the capsule style lighters. I got a cordlock compass and a 20mm compass too. The 20mm fits in the xl capsule too.
One thing I want to accomplish is to have one kit I can use for multi-day or day hiking-- if I have that box in my pack, I'm covered. It is big enough that I may be able to incorporate my first aid kit in the same box, which I wouldn't mind at all. If I had to carry it, a little paracord sling would do the trick. If you didn't want regular access (like no first aid inside), it could be wrapped in line too. It measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" (170 x 116 x 60 mm)-- this ain't a belt rig. The weight isn't bad: 5.6oz/160g. I would LOVE to see something like this in titanium (price aside). They make a bigger one too, at 9" x 5 1/2" x 3" -- I have smaller suitcases
Anyway, it is big enough to hold a bunch of gear and even get a decent sized folding knife inside. I'm going to experiment with a selection of gear over the next week and report back.
Another goodie I found is an extra large spycapsule at EDCdepot.com. This thing is 3" long and 1" diameter. It's perfect for building a keychain PSK. Add a whistle, LED microlight, SAK Classic or Leatherman Micra, key chain compass, and firesteel outside on a ring and put your other firestarting goodies inside with whatever else you can fit. Add a paracord lanyard and a mini-caribiner and you're all set. They give you a free small capsule with your order too. I stuffed one with about 4 Tinder Quick tabs. Surf their site well-- they have enough gizmos to make you clank when you walk. I see they picked up on the capsule style lighters. I got a cordlock compass and a 20mm compass too. The 20mm fits in the xl capsule too.
I mean, you don't want to go into a life or death situation with untested gear and if the gear is going to add to the problem, you'll want to know that now I would think.