Survival Kit done!!!

[CKE]

A few months ago I posted about essential items in a survival kit. Well, I have mine finished and although a bit bigger than most would carry it packs a lot in.
Otter Box-water proof and guaranteed for life
Space blanket-the sleeping bag style, although bigger, it is more appropriate for the climate I am in.
Thermometer/Compass-probably not the most accurate but it was small and I usually carry a good compass when I am out in the wilderness
Tweezers-A gift from a fellow forumite and great for lots of things
Gerber Solstice-scissors, bottle/can opener, screwdrivers
Waterproof/windproof matches
Swedish Firesteel-WOW, can't believe I found one of these in ThunderBay
Tinder
Paracord
Saw
Mirror
Hooks, sinkers-have to remember to put line in
Candle
Needles and Thread
Lightstick-blue(does not attract flies)
Snare Wire

Thinks thats it... It all fits in the Otter Box. Quite happy with the results and hope I never have to use it Take Care!!!

[Vincent]

you need a spyderco in there.

[Michael Cook]

I notice you have nothing to close cuts or prevent infection.

[Jimmy_Dean]

very nice!
I intend to make one for myself too....more as a hobby that anything else I think. It's just cool to gather gear
Vince is right, you do need a Spyderco
and perhaps a bandana....
just saying...

[greencobra]

very nice!
I intend to make one for myself too....more as a hobby that anything else I think. It's just cool to gather gear

I hear that. I'm a pack rat with stuff. My little kit will go behind my truck seat, hey, you never know.

[Vincent]

shouldent you have somthing to cotorize a wound or cut.

It will hurt like hell, but if you are stranded, its a hell lot better than bleeding to death.

[Vincent]

The Bandanna and some Sterile Guaze, would not hurt at all to be added.

if you have the room.

[David Lowry]

You really need a Swiss Army Knife. I think a Victorinox Huntsman would go nicely

[CKE]

I carry a first aid kit too I have been in too many situations over the years to not carry one. Too many remote areas where you would be crazy not to have one.

[Jimmy_Dean]

ohhh
very good thinking of you!
stay safe

[vass]

good stuff ! maybe you should add some superglue and condoms !
(rubbers are for water and storage! )

vass

[Outlaw]

The Gerber Solstice is nice, but you might want to add a full sized multi-tool.
I used to like the Gerber 400 & 600 series, but now I carry either a Leatherman Fuse or Wave.

Anyway....just my $.02

[CKE]

When i am out I have my Gerber multilock on me and always a Spydie!!!!

Good suggestion on the rubbers!

[Vincent]

Yeah maybe you will encounter a Moose deep in the Forest. while its in heat.

[CKE]

It does get lonely up here sometimes

[Rob]

Hi CKE!

Looks as if could be useful outdoors if combined with a first aid kit. BTW, what are these white tablet-like thingies?

I also often thought of putting together something like an urban-survival-kit. The only problem that kept me away from it till now is that I use public transport mainly and therefore the capacity/size of such a pack is limited. Also there's the problem what to put in so I still just carry two pairs of Latex-gloves with me

On the other hand I know someone who will be an emergency-surgeon soon. I tell you, you don't even want to know what's in the trunk of his car No room for a spare tire, but everything to do open heart surgery on the street - seriously...

Cheers, Rob

[vampyrewolf]

my survival kit takes more than 1 pic

only thing it's missing is a pot for cooking & water purification. Have tablets for 25 litres of water and 4 litres in my trunk.

old pics: http://vampyrewolf.250free.com/BOB

have to bring it inside and get a new set of pics sometime, little more done to it since the winter update.

[davec]

How about a mini flashlight, maybe one of the little Photon clones, they're amazingly handy and inexpensive.

[Irish Lager]

ive been meaning to put togather a survival/first aid kit for backpacking and one for the car. i always carry things w/ me but its not verry organized.
GS

[Jimd]

One suggestion:
Add a small Zip-Lok type bag with several cotton balls that have a large glob of petroleum jelly on them. Just dip the cotton into a small container of the jelly, load up the cotton ball, and you're all set.

They work great [U]for firestarting! Touch a match to one, and they burn like a little torch. Place one underneath your tinder, light it, and you'll have a decent fire in about two minutes.