Wilderness survival kit
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Container for Survival Kit
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
* energy supply (a bag of jelly-beans, it gives you some energy)
* a magnifying glass-for starting ...
Small compact survival kit
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....
Add a photograph to your survival kit
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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 ...
Survival kit ideas
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 ...
Bobbin for your survival kit
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
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,...
Nalgene bottle survival kit
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 ...
Bottle survival kit
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
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
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
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,...
Thoughts on POCKET KIT
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
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
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 ...
Regular survival kit
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 ...
Heat in a can
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
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
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
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
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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 ...
Has-Lots-to-Learn
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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 ...
Emergency survival kit
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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 ...
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