What to put in a mini kit ?

[Kevin the grey]

Thanks Pict I am looking at the thread from an either or with the dental floss . The thread does sound more versatile . I know the floss is strong but not too abrasion resistant . Whatever is packed would have tp be good for an emergency bowstring as well . I know the floss will work for that .

 

[KySu]

I would recomend using an altoids tin for holding the survival items. As far as the actual items, I think Codger_64 gave the best advise. The great thing about the altoids tin, is you can make multiple kits (for your daypak, camppak, and car).

Also, a survival kit not many think of is for the car. For some time now I've been driving around with a pre-made '3day pak' in my car, so, if I ever break down somewhere far from civilization, I will be alright for at least 3 days (and probably a lot longer). This has items such as a hooded sweatshirt and outdoor pants, hat and gloves, rice, water and water purification tablets, small cookin utensils, lighter, newspaper (small amount), protection, poncho, a extendable fishing pole, line, hooks, first aid gear, rubbing alcohol, etc, etc a (and much more - and it doesn't weigh much either)...

 

[North61]

nORTH 61 YOU STRAYED A BIT BUT AT LEAST IT WAS IN A GOOD DIRECTION . cAN THAT 30-30 ADAPTER fit in any shotgun ?

Yes..the 20 gauge adapter has an O ring at the barrel end to center it in ant standard 20 Gauge barrel. It is drilled slightly concentric so that you can rotate it in the shotgun barrel until the point of impact centers with the sights. Pretty slick. Mine is made by ACE in Alaska.

 

[jamesraykenney]

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One item that takes up very little space that I always include is a needle with #4 waxed line wrapped around it. The line itself is strong enough for a variety of uses and it will enable you to repair clothes or kit that get ripped. I have used mine to fix everything from shoes and packs to a horribly ripped crotch. Mac

Do you mean on your pants or on you???

 

[pict]

JRK,

Camo BDU pants to be exact. The really funny part was that I learned this lesson the hard way. I was at the start of a 10 day canoe trip in Algonquin park. Mixed group of 26 people, and stepping into the canoe the first time it took a sideways slide and riiiiiippppp, my (pants) crotch let go. I had no needle on that trip. Fortunately I was wearing nylon shorts underneath so I wasn't hanging out in all my glory, but the razzing I took along the trip was enough to reinforce the point. Always carry a needle and thread.

I fixed the crotch of those pants, many times. They eventually became loaner kit for the Wilderness 101 course. They currently reside in a bag waiting to be turned into micarta for a knife handle. Good mojo in those pants. Mac