Unorthodox survival kit

[Social cameleon]

I may be a special case, but I feel fairly confident of by ability to get out of rubble with what I have in my truck. I do demolition for remodels, and restoration, mostly residential, and have enough "Shovels, rakes, and impliments of destruction," to level a small building, literally.
This includes: An 8" grinder, hammer drill, sawsall, plus the generator to run them, and various bits, blades and wheels.
23 oz. framing hammer (Best $25 I ever spent), 2' & 3' crowbars, mason's hammer, hatchet, cold chizels (can cut through rebar, eventually) bolt cutters, 2lb farrier hammer, 5lb sledge, and an asortment of knives ranging from a carpet razor through an USMC K-bar.
I'm concidering the idea of converting my old tool pouches into a sort of BOB with the addition of a sturdy .357 long barrel revolver (Recently got into handgun hunting), plus all the usual survival stuff you need close at hand. I'm used to carrying the weight on my hips, and threading between tight spaces to swing things at various targets. It'd also free my torso for action, or carrying a more standard pack. It's not hard to modify with straps, and velcro for more security, and can be dropped instanly for freer action.
I'd appreciate any input you'd care to give on the practicality of such a system.

 

[Outdoors]

I do something similar. My car kit is based on the field vest and web belt I carry at work (I'm a wetland ecologist). Sounds like your already used of carrying the weight, and work gear definitely looks inconspicuous. With the pack you mentioned to carry clothes, a blanket, tarp, etc, you should have the bulk of it covered. The downside of this system may be getting additional gear that fits easily on the belt (like a holster) and weight.

Patrick

 

[Sender]

Sounds like all your bases area covered up to the point that major excavation machinery comes into play.

With camping season over for the most part, all the Grizzly Adams gear I kept in the camper has been moved to the truck box. I carry the usual tools plus shovel, axe,four ft. pry bar and a Halligan tool that was liberated from a Vol. Fire Dept. auction. I also carry an empty 5 gallon plastic paint bucket on the vague recollection from my youth that travel in some areas of Montana required shovel, axe, and bucket.

I keep a milkcrate sized space for sleeping bag, blankets, water, and more survival oriented tools.

"Shovels, rakes, and impliments of destruction," -love that song

 

[Social cameleon]

Hey outdoors, Did I forget to add that the belt it'self is an army surplus pistol belt? I don't forsee a problem affixing a holster.
As for the weight, I've had to walk home after working 8 hours. I'm fine. Especially since food, et cetera is conciderably lighter than 6-8 varieties of loose, and stick nails.

 

[Outdoors]

Originally posted by Social cameleon
Hey outdoors, Did I forget to add that the belt it'self is an army surplus pistol belt? I don't forsee a problem affixing a holster.

Yep, lots of holsters should fit a standard web belt. I was thinking of one of the Carpenter's belts.

Patrick