Lenny
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Finally have configuration almost optimum.
First thing in the narrowed down portion of the handle is several lifeboat matches, several strike-anywhere matches, and the striker panel from the lifeboat match box. This is rolled in a small piece of plastic bag to keep the match heads from rubbing the inside of the handle, and bound with a small rubber band. I had to trim the matches and striker panel short to allow the other things to sit on top if it. The next thing in is one of those tiny glass bottles sold at Exploration Products half filled with Potable Aqua Tablets, with a portion of a cotton ball on top to keep the tabs from turning to dust(and for use as emergency fire tinder). Cap screwed on tightly. On top of that, another portion of cotton ball for cushioning and emergency fire tinder. In the cap, still more cotton ball (same reasons)and a beautiful little Compass from TAD. The compass is wedged in with cardboard match bodies and can be used to take a bearing without removal from the cap.
I'm planning on the following mods:
- a $20 bill rolled up and surrounding the matches and Potable Aqua tablets in the handle (hey, you never know when a few bucks can get you out of trouble, even in the woods)
- a condom in place of the cotton ball behind the compass in the cap; used for water purification and storage.
- maybe some fishing line and hooks
So tell me if you think I'm on the right track.
Comments and suggestions are very welcome.
Thanks,
Lenny
First thing in the narrowed down portion of the handle is several lifeboat matches, several strike-anywhere matches, and the striker panel from the lifeboat match box. This is rolled in a small piece of plastic bag to keep the match heads from rubbing the inside of the handle, and bound with a small rubber band. I had to trim the matches and striker panel short to allow the other things to sit on top if it. The next thing in is one of those tiny glass bottles sold at Exploration Products half filled with Potable Aqua Tablets, with a portion of a cotton ball on top to keep the tabs from turning to dust(and for use as emergency fire tinder). Cap screwed on tightly. On top of that, another portion of cotton ball for cushioning and emergency fire tinder. In the cap, still more cotton ball (same reasons)and a beautiful little Compass from TAD. The compass is wedged in with cardboard match bodies and can be used to take a bearing without removal from the cap.
I'm planning on the following mods:
- a $20 bill rolled up and surrounding the matches and Potable Aqua tablets in the handle (hey, you never know when a few bucks can get you out of trouble, even in the woods)
- a condom in place of the cotton ball behind the compass in the cap; used for water purification and storage.
- maybe some fishing line and hooks
So tell me if you think I'm on the right track.
Comments and suggestions are very welcome.
Thanks,
Lenny