Ultimate Survival Technologies

Looks like a very nice kit. The componets are top notch. Only things I have first hand knodledge with though is the blast match and mirror and they both work.
 
I have/carry the jet scream and the mirror. The whistle stays around my neck with my compass. The mirror stays in my survival kit with the rest. I used an Otter Box (similar to the box offered in shape and construction) and didn't like it. To heavy, and didn't carry all I wanted. I ended up getting a soft pouch from Cheaper than dirt, and it is perfect. Lighter, taped seams, and carries what I need without wasted space/weight.
 
That's a great kit for the money - add a small knife & LED flashlight and you're good to go
 
their stuff tends to be pretty good, having said that I don't see myself buying that kit (or any other kit)- I prefer to choose my items one by one and not in kit form

I can say that their signal mirror is very good and I've yet to find a better emergency tinder than wetfire (the stuff stays lit in a bowl of water!)
 
personally I would put together my own kit, its cheaper than spending 50 bucks, its fun to do, and the money left over could go towards a good knife and axe combo etc or whatever combo turns you on
 
I wouldn't get it just because of the BlastMatch™. I have one and I don't like it nearly as much as the Ultimate Survival Technologies StrikeForce™ or Light my Fire Army model. The kit looks well put together with quality items other wise.
 
Yeah but what you do is give the blast match to your kid and replace it with a regular ferro rod and...BANG! You have even more room. ;)
 
I like to buy kits like this or first aid kits and use them as a base to expand and subtract from especially ones that come in nice useful containers
 
Looking on ebay...

Saw--$27
Blastmatch--$18
Wetfire--$9
Jetscream--$9
Mirror--$16

Total-- $79 when you buy it individually, not including shipping or a hard case.

$50 looks like a great deal to me.
 
I have that kit and it is a very good value. The components are excellent quality and separate they are more expensive than the kit. If you remove the shaped foam lining from the case you get a little extra room to add a small flashlight, small knife, some duct tape, and a mini first-aid kit with some room to spare. Add some paracord as a weaved lanyard and you are set. I haven't tried it, but I think you may be able to fit a small folded baking pan. If you remove the foam lining, be careful not to damage the case's seal.
 
The survival saw is great but beware of the nylon straps that come with them. Mine came undone (both) and I replaced with softer stuff. It gives you one heck of a workout. Blast match is great, you can do it one handed and it really focuses the spark.
 
I have the saber cut saw and that thing does get the job done, certainly much faster than chopping with a large heavy blade. I should know because I've timed it!

I don't have the blast match but I do have the Strike Force. This is my main go-to camp fire starter. I'll say one thing on the wetfire tinder - it works but I found that if the packaging loses it's seal the tinder dries out and it becomes inert. I prefer good old pj and cottonwool balls.
 
I picked one of these up when the NRA sold them for nearly half the price. It's defiinitely a good deal though, even at $50. The components are good, although there are some better alternatives for some of the pieces. My biggest issue is that it's heavy and large for what it is.

That said, I prefer the Fox 40 Whistle over the Jet Stream. If you don't mind the size the Storm Whistle is even better.

The hardcase is actually very nice, but the components in it don't need that kind of protection. It's heavy and bulky, especially for the limited space it provides. I carry my kit in a fanny pack that always rides on my front, that way if I separate from my pack I still have the tools I need to "survive" in style.

The Blast Match is a good one-handed ferro rod, but it's huge! I would much rather carry a conventional ferro rod. You can still use it one handed by stepping on your knife and pulling your ferro rod against it.

WetFire Tinder is amazing stuff. But as was pointed out, it becomes useless when it dries out and I've had it all dry out in my long term kits. You don't have to worry about that with pjcb or pieces of inner tube.

Their mirror is a really good one. I prefer the Adventure Medical Kits one, just for the size, but the larger the surface the more effective the mirror. Put the mirror in some sort of protective sleeve to prevent the plastic from getting all scratched up, and thus less effective.

The Sabrecut Saw is really good and better than the other ones I have tried. I don't carry it with me, because of weight, but it lives in my car BOB. Most effective saws for the weight out there, but when backpacking I prefer the Fiskars sliding saw. It's nearly weightless, so there's no excuse to always take it with you. You may not be cutting 10" rounds with it, but I have no need to cut 10" rounds in the backcountry. These pocket chainsaws are decent (if not exhausting) for clearing roads of fallen logs and branches, which is why it's in my car. I would much rather have a chainsaw for this, but I haven't figure out a way to EDC one on my keychain yet. That's my next project, after I figure out how to make an automatic bacon dispenser that keeps the bacon cold and then fries it for you. Now THAT is surviving in style!

You still need to add a few things, like an Adventure Medical Kits HeetSheet 1-2 person, a water carrier and water purification, obviously a knife, etc. Just remember to cover the basic groups: Shelter, Fire, Water, Signalling and First Aid. Carry an energy bar or 2 in there also, just to keep your energy up and your mind focused.
 
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kage said:
WetFire Tinder is amazing stuff. But as was pointed out, it becomes useless when it dries out and I've had it all dry out in my long term kits. You don't have to worry about that with pjcb or pieces of inner tube.
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How long before it dried out? I got a pack of the stuff and i think its great too, but i thought it would stay good if kept in its original packagin. I just looked at mine and couldnt see an expiration date.

I dont usually use the whole cube at one time. I scrape some off and keep the rest in a small zip-loc bag. I got some left from a cube i used about 6 weeks ago. Should be interesting to see if its still good.
 
Great kit. I own one and it has some awesome tools. I took them out of the case though. The otter box now holds my cell phone and keys when I am fishing.

The saw is a beast.
 
Hey PropThePolecat, I'm not really sure how long it takes to dry out, as I think that several factors come into play.

The ones I kept in vehicles seem to dry out after just a few months, but I suspect that is due to the increased heat of an enclosed vehicle in the sun, which can reach oven-like temperatures.

I had some buried in a cache in Japan for over a year that worked just fine. This was in the mountains and well insulated underground, which I think is a major factor.

Personally I only use it for my immediate use kits and stick with PJCB and innertube squares for long term use.

If I was more organized I would test out various equipment for long term in different conditions, but I'm not even close to that organized.

Hope this helps!
 
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