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Wilderness survival kit
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Survival vest   starstarstarstarstar
One thing about survival kits that always bothered me was the possibility of losing them if you take a good fall. So, I bought a fly-fishing vest, which ...

Take it with you kit  starstarstarstarstar
Small leather zip-up purse on chain with clip:
lighter, string, candles, leatherman micra, compass; whatever you feel good with. Goes any where that ...

Container for Survival Kit  starstarstarstarstar
I found a great little container for a survival kit. It's one of those plastic travel soap bar containers (.97 cents). You can find them at most dept. stores ...

My survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
* energy supply (a bag of jelly-beans, it gives you some energy)

* a magnifying glass-for starting ...

Has-Lots-to-Learn  starstarstarstarstar
In case I was somehow separated from my pack and everything in it and I was left with only the clothes on my back and what is on my belt...Along with my ...

Small compact survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
My advice on a survival kit are that you need a small compact one to keep (like your kit compacted into an Altoids tin) and a big one put in a safe place....

Survival kit ideas  starstarstarstarstar
When you make a survival kit you should try to make it as small and compact as possible so it is easy to carry with you. Here are a some things you should ...

Add a photograph to your survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
Every survival kit should include a photograph of those who mean the most to you (family, loved ones, etc) as well as one of those who you may be traveling ...

Homemade survival kit   starstarstarstarstar
I have made a survival kit that fits in two large plastic bags (ziplock). These can be used for many things.
- One bag has two heavy (I mean super heavy ...

Simple survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
Many survival kits contain as much as can be stuffed in them. I try to keep mine simple by including just what I'm likely to use. On the other hand I don'...

Reflective safety vest  starstarstarstarstar
I advise that anyone intending on spending time in recreational reserves especially of the beaten track) wear some form of high visibility clothing i.e....

Back pocket survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
I carry an altiod candy can regular size, items include:

- mini multi-tool ( it has pliers, knife, file,screw drivers)
- extra bright mini led light ...

My "Backup Kit"  starstarstarstarstar
This is what I consider my universally "essential" backup kit. It sits in my daypack under my desk at work; in my vehicle during commute/travel; inside ...

My survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
In survival tin:

1. Two or three bladed jack knife
2. 20mm button compass
3. Metal match & hacksaw blade striker
4. 12 Waterproof matches
5. Cotton ...

Emergency survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
I keep a bug out bag handy at all times. Here are the contents:

ONTARIO KNIFE CO SP 10 sheath knife
gerber slideing bone saw
gerber slideing wood ...

Bobbin for your survival kit  starstarstarstarstar
I am always tried to carry some braided fishing line (spiderwire)in my pocket or survival kit. Everyone here could probably think of dozens of uses so ...

Survival Kit ideas  starstarstarstar
What I found to be essential in my gear was to carry a small role of black electrical tape and 10' lengths of para (550) cord. I used it in the Military,...

Bottle survival kit  starstarstarstar
My bottle survival kit is a survival kit in a bottle therefore water tight. It has in it a 7 in 1 survival whistle (pictured), torch that you press for ...

Make your own survival kit  starstarstarstar
My tip is - make it yourself! I just made it because of Cadets and cost me about 20p for the matches, the rest of it I had around the house. A sheath for ...

Survival kit idea  starstarstarstar
I’m a preparedness junkie. I like to keep the following items with me all the time in a watertight container that fits in a jacket pocket.

1 pc - Tealight ...

Survival kit idea  starstarstarstar
My first survival kit was an £11 tin from a shop in Glasgow. It had everything:

1 wire saw, 1 button compass, 1 penknife, a flint and steel striker,...

Nalgene bottle survival kit  starstarstarstar
I used a wide mouth Nalgene bottle - it holds more goodies and can double up as a water holder. On the outside, I wrap duct tape, and all my snare wires ...

Regular survival kit  starstarstarstar
1. good fixed blade knife (I like Bear and Son knives)
2. swiss army knife
3. Water bottle
4. paracord or thin nylon string.
5. Copper wire.
6. Sierra ...

Thoughts on POCKET KIT  starstarstarstar
I love the pocket ideas. It is such a great way to get people thinking. I work with a lot of young people on E preparedness.

Some suggestions that ...

Fast cooked rice  starstarstarstar
I am doing my expedition for my bronze award as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. When you are outside and need food quick I like to have a few packets ...

Best Survival Kit Ever 13 items  starstarstarstar
My homemade survival kit consists of these items:

1.Swiss army knife - 2.Magnesium Flint Stick - 3.Water Bottles - 4.Tin for boiling water - 5.Big ...

Heat in a can  starstarstar
I just found these items at a nearby store, they are used for heating food for banquets and such. They are called "Fancyheat" and they are in a tin that ...

razor blades  starstarstar
Get 2 straight edge Razor blades and 2 Hooked razor blades.Then slide them into a dime or a penny sleeve or place between 2 pieces of paper then tape it ...

Multi-Functional Wrap  starstarstar
Press'n Seal Freezer wrap- Not only can you cut it to fit any size item or type of surface (metal, wood, paper, etc) for a vacuum tight seal. It also burns ...

Signal mirror for your survival kit  starstarstar
A suggestion for Signaling for Help. A CD or DVD make a great signal mirror. I put one in my backpack and camping gear. Remember when AOL would send out ...

Outdoor survival kit  Not rated yet
The kit I made isn't a pocket model, but fits on my belt, or pack or by itself in the car. I'm always adding a subtracting from it, so some items change ...


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