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AWGunS

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I am not really the outdoors type, but I do ride ATV's, and do a little hunting and fishing, so I am thinking a small survival kit might be in order.

I have seen links and sites as to recommendations for components of the kits, but I haven't really seen any links to the suppliers of the specific items.

I know I can do a google search, and that will head me in the right direction, but I am looking for PREFERED sellers that maybe some of you can recommend.

Thanks for your help and wisdom.

Smith
 
The Ritter kit is a good stand alone kit, but I think of it as a good starting point and you can add items that will personalize it for your particular area/environment.

Definitely add more medical, including personal medications that you may be taking (if possible), as well as OTC meds like your prefered pain med like ibuprofen or tylenol and then add some Imodium AD, Benedryl, etc.
 
Hey Guys..

I also agree with Doug's kit..
Really good well thought out basic kit...
You can easily build upon that and build an Awesome kit...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Thanks guys.

After this past weekend, where I got seperated from the group of guys that I went ATV'ing with, I need to think more about possible situations that I may get into, and how to help myself out of them.

The kit is just the beginning, as I have alot to learn. Going to pick up a few books to get me started. Then I have to find a place to practice. maybe the front yard? My neighbors would love it.

Thanks again,

Smith
 
If your on an ATV you want two kits; one on person unit and a larger kit for your vehicle. You've made a major psychological shift merely by thinking of this. You are now a proactive survivor instead of a victim. You probably have the fixings for a basic kit already; kitchen matches or bic disposable lighter,cotton balls and vaseline, some utility cord, heavy duty garbage bags, safety pins,needles and thread, that Christmas fruitcake your great aunt sent that is sitting in the back of the fridge. When you read this I want you to see what items you have NOW. Toss them in a baggy and slip it in your ATV jacket. You'll be buying all kinds of 'superior' kit later. But this is going to be a material affirmation of your survior mentality . People have gotten by with less, but assembling more is fun, and wise.
 
I agree. You might want to add a space blanket, small tarp, duct tape, and more cord to your kit if you are packing it on an ATV. On an ATV, I'd keep a 12" machete on it too. Get a kit and go through the items and think about the kinds of things that you might find more useful. Be sure to add any kind of meds you take. As mentioned, I have a separate medical kit.
 
Actually, I have put a few things in a bag to go on the ATV. I found a thermal blanket last night in a drawer, and the lighter in my truck will be going into the bag as well. I have a basic first aid kit (bandaides, bandages, gauze, painkillers, anitbiotic oinment, etc..) that will go with me too.

I am looking at the 'prepackaged kits' to get a sense of what the individual items serve. 99% are obvious, but a few I wonder about, like the cotton balls soaked in vaseline (as mentioned above). Once I understand everything, I'll go about ordering one, or maybe making my own.

I have thought about a chopper, but not sure about a machette. i have come across downed trees that I would liked to have chopped through instead of backtracking around. Not sure a machette would make quick work of a 3-5" tree (or larger). If i am wrong, please tell me so.

Like I said, I have lots to learn, so my ears and eyes are wide open to suggestions .

Smith
 
A machete would work fine for 3", OK for 4", but I would definitely prefer a saw for something 5" and bigger. I really like a 21" bowsaw for things that size. They are inexpensive and do not weigh much.
 
AWGunS said:
I am looking at the 'prepackaged kits' to get a sense of what the individual items serve. 99% are obvious, but a few I wonder about, like the cotton balls soaked in vaseline (as mentioned above). Once I understand everything, I'll go about ordering one, or maybe making my own.
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Cotton balls soaked in vaseline are great firestarters. They light with only a spark and burn for 3-5 minutes. They are easy to use too. Saturate the outside of 100% cotton balls with vaseline. When you go to use, separate the cotton ball to reveal the dry interior and light. The vaseline makes the cotton water proof, and makes it burn a lot longer.
 
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