This is what I carry this time of year !!!

ksc73164 said:
Could you provide more info about the blue plastic box your fire kit is in; size, who makes them, etc? I'm looking for something to carry a few first aid supplies that I can have with me all the time; couple of alcohol wipes, couple of bandaids, small tube of Neosporine, and some Tylenol.

Scot
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I'm afraid I can't,I pinched it off my folks when I went to visit once!
I have seen them in shops since but can't remember where....I think they are in outdoor shops such as MEC !!!
 
The blue container looks like either an Otterbox or a box by Witz(spelling?)
The Otterbox brand are sturdy and watterproof,but I'm sure that Witz and Pelican offer the same type of container.
I'd like to know what kind of pencil sharpener that is. Seems that a plastic one could snap in the cold, or get crushed easily.
 
Everyone laughs at me but,..... You can get a zippo belt buckle on eBay for around $5. Yes, it holds a zippo lighter, now you have one more method, and it takes up NO room. Looking like a redneck ---- priceless. :D
 
The boss is worried about me being mauled by a black bear, chewed by a wolf, or slipping off one of the big moss covered rock hills here. (Slippery as goose snot when even slightly wet). I'm always humping through the bush so she wants to get those funny little radio deals that you see in Radio Shack. Why not. If I did bust a leg, a very real possibility in this very rocky terrain, I'd have a quick out. Regardless of any radio set up, I still want a few basics in my pocket(whistle, lighter) and a big bush whacking knife on my hip. I go nowhere up here without my knife.
 
ras said:
A pencil sharpener is very small and is safer to use when your hands are very cold & wet, and not functioning at their best.
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An important point - one more argument in favour of a Zippo lighter. You can light it by running the sparker wheel up your pant leg, or any other surface you may wish to use. Yes, I know the fluid evaporates, but not that quickly, besides you can carry a small can of fluid in your pack. Other benefits of a Zippo - it's not affected by the cold; you can light it and set it down still burning, in case you need both hands free.

Quote - sodak: Everyone laughs at me
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Who cares? They laughed at Edison too. In fact, sheeple tend to laugh at anybody that's not a fellow sheeple.

Doc
 
hey upnorth, I probably missed this, but what knife do you "have on your hip", heh, my bushwacker is a bk7.
 
That latch does look like a Witz box. I'm currently using a video camera tape case that is about the right size at 4"L X 2-1/2"W X 1-1/16"T and made of clear plastic. It fits in my pocket, is light weight, doen't feel cold in winter, and I can see the contents; but there's no latch, it isn't water tight, and it isn't very rugged. I've tried computer backup tape cases, travel box for soap, and an Altoids tin but they weren't right for one reason or another. I have a couple of Pelican cases and like them very much but ruled them out because the smallest micro case (1010) is over 2" thick. Otter has introduced some new products (Zippo case, cigar box, etc.) since the last time I looked so I'll have to take another look at them. Thanks for the info.

Scot
 
Fonly said:
hey upnorth, I probably missed this, but what knife do you "have on your hip", heh, my bushwacker is a bk7.
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BK-1 buddy. I would also love to get a BK-7, BK-9 and a Necker. I tend to go for larger knives. The smaller stuff is for the times that I'm in a city. I feel safer with a little something on me. I get away with carrying a Victorinox (Swiss Army) "Rucksack" or "Adventurer" in town. As I said before, I have no wish or desire to hurt anyone, I find the thought repugnent. However, I also refuse to be a passive victim, bend over, and say "insert here" when met with a rough situation. I felt bad for the family of that asian kim fellow that died in Oregon, but at the same time I couldn't believe how unprepared he was for that type of trip. I just shook my head when I saw the whole picture. Another thing that I always carried in my car or motorcycle was a basic tool kit. The car set up was an old green ammo can that I filled up with tape,tools,spray etc. I even bring a similar set up in a small backpack while on a long motorcycle trip. I'm also a believer in bringing a little too much. Too much clothing can be taken off and stuffed in my backpack, not enough means that I'm buggered and I freeze. If in a survival situation try to avoid crossing a large frozen lake when humping out. The tree line, beside providing fire fuel, blocks the wind. This is actually far more serious than it sounds as you are exposed to serious extended wind chill out on the lake. I have felt this effect many times up here.
 
Not to hijack the thread but sometimes it mystifies me how unprepared some people are when they are driving in winter.
Here in the lower mainland of BC it rarely gets below freezing, however a couple of hours of driving and you can get minus 20 to 40 easily during the winter.
I always but a "winter kit" in the truck just in case something happens.
A couple of years ago while driving the "Coq" I saw a car parked at the side of the road and an older gentleman was trying to change a flat. He had casual shoes on and three piece suit on.
There was snow on the ground and it was way below freezing, I stopped put the winter gear on and offered to change his tire.
After I was done he offered to pay me, I told him he could repay me by promising me to never drive outside of a city in winter again without the proper attire.
In no way would I want to be that guy as the whole time I was changing the tire I could hear his with giving him he!! and shw only stopped long enough to thank me.
 
pit man; nice kit buddy!:thumbup:
With the weather you've been getting on the island lately, you need a good kit with you!;)

Cheers!
 
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