The start of a new kit

troutfisher13111

troutfisher13111

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Started a new kit last night, this is what I have so far:

1) AMK heatsheet bivy
2) 10 ft. of nylon cord
3) fox 40 micro whistle
4) small amber glass bottle of potable aqua tablets(20)
5) button compass
6) Photon light
7) Spark-lite
8) tinder-quick tabs(8)
9) AMK Ritter kit instruction sheet
10) all this housed in a empty plastic 16.oz peanut butter jar

There is not much more room left, so I have to get picky now.
 
Looks good... I'd mark out on the pB jar how much water is needed for 1or 2 of your purification tabs to be effective..(like mark it like a measuring cup to take the guess work out.)
also a razor, blade is a great addition..you could probably save room by breaking the purification tabs downb into a smaller increment.. I switched to micropur because they pack flat..also maybe some motrin, some matces or a lighter (for back up) and trick B-day candle) I have more micropur tabs than I need for my kit I can send you some if you like.
 
Good idea on the 16 oz jar since 1 iodine tab will purify that amount. You might want to add some heavy weight aluminum foil (make a cup, something to cook in, windshield, etc.). Another good thing about the iodine is that you can mix it in a very concentrated solution to treat a wound.

Bet you could squeeze in a small fishing kit: fishing line on a sewing machine bobbin, hooks, split shot, maybe a couple of flies. Another good thing about the jar is that you can use it like a hobo/soda can/ fishing kit. Works well.

Wrap the outside in paracord. Put some squares of duct tape on the inside of the lid. Just some ideas to maximize what you've got.

Charlie
 
Thanks. That was exactly what I was thinking about the pb container, works for water storage. I like the tin foil and have added it. As far as a fishing kit, I just don't ever see me using one. I know the food and moral boost benefits, but I just think its too unlikely I would try fishing. Not to mention that 99% of my outdoor activities involve hunting or fishing so i will have food gathering gear with me.

Also, a K&M matchcase goes everywhere with me when I am in the outdoors, so I have a back up firestarter. The K&M is one of my favorite pieces of kit.
 
I could see adding a signal device expoxied to the inside of the lid? Quality knife? small rod sharpner
 
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