Getting ready for the Moab trip. Consolidating my various kits, so I find this thread interesting. I have different applications, and tend to cannibalize one kit for another. Glovebox first aid kit, daypack first aid kit, mountain bike crash and burn kit, KJ or Cessna cabin survival kit, general backpacking gear, 72 hour bug out bag. I have dupes of some contents (knives, compasses) to reduce emptying out a ready kit.
My survival kit, I'm trying to shove into a small lexan Pelican box or lexan Nalgene bottle, figuring I'd actually grab it for the vehicle, or daypack, or flight bag, or bug out. Lexan for impact and fire resistance, and for water carrying ability. Contents:
Small knife, Leatherman Squirt, rescue whistle, storm matches (in Coglin safe), keychain flint, Esbit solid fuel, signal mirror (scuba, not cheap <10mile), Photon keychain light, small Surefire or Fenix flashlight (80 lumens or better), AA or 123 lithium batts, orienteering or button compass, P2? can opener, water tablets, bandages and absorbant pad, nose coat sunscreen, ski balaclava (thin, found it years ago), Clifshot or Gu energy gel, ziplock, rerolled duct tape.
Next come the things that bulk out a survival kit too much, and these will go in a 50 cal ammo can: mylar space blanket, Hefty bags, poncho, 550 mil cord, hand saw (for pine boughs), Maglite (D batts stored removed), socks, ski hat, gloves, regular Leatherman tool, and what not.
That charcoal in a tin is a cool idea. Just last night Les Stroud the Surviorman did something similar in the plane crash in Labrador episode.
What else? Offroad gear is in a Rubbermaid Action packer: recovery strap, shackle, small tool kit, tire kit, air hose, fuses and brake bulbs, bailing wire, duct tape, tarp, flares, jumper cables.
_________________ Liberating. 2006 KJ Sport, Pearl blue, lic. plate CACHE EH. Mods: Frankenlift, Boulderbars, Superskid, Rockstar bumper, PS rock ring, ARB rear locker, BS Dueler Revo LT245 10-ply.
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