Handy Altoids Kit

This is an awesome Instructable, and a fun kit for ages 8-80.

Step 1: Supplies

What you need.
1. Rubber band
2.Swiss army knife
3.Small match book
4. Piece of paper
5.Pencil
6.3-4 fish hooks
7. Fishing line (not shown)
8. Altoids tin
9. Piece of match box (optional)
10. Needle (not shown)

Comments

[sarahfish]

A small tube of super glue will do a much better job of closing wounds than stitching it yourself, and it fits in the tin! Also, some iron tablets for purifying water are always good to keep on you.

[lkiam]

Super glue?? Do you have a death wish??

[sarahfish]

really, it's a much safer way to close wounds than stitching yourself in the field. Stitching takes hours and hours of practice before you become effective at it, and you don't want your first time to be on a dirty wound, on yourself, in the middle of the woods, super glue is a great solution. What's you opposition to it?

[superhubbardman]

shes right super glue was originally designed to bond open wounds in WW1 or 2 i believe

[lkiam]

I wouldn't want superglue getting into my blood, it's toxic and could be fatal.

[ex89158]

Actually, we use this in surgery, and have for years. Of course, the medical variety is sterile. And, therein lies the rub. In an out of hospital setting, suturing is problematic. It isn't that it is hard; it is not. The problem is that you should only close a wound (by suturing, surgical staples, or adhesives) if the wound is less than six hours old and you can thoroughly clean it, which may require debriding contaminated and devitalized tissue. Otherwise, it is better to flush the wound with water, clean the surrounding skin with soap and water, covering the wound with sterile gauze, and allow the wound to heal (albeit slowly) from the bottom up.. (Notice that I did not mention alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or other drug store stuff? That is because you should NEVER put these things in an open wound. Really. NEVER. Anyone who says otherwise does not know enough about human physiology and pathophysiology to be a reliable source of information.) What's that you say? You do not know what "debriding" and "devitalized" mean? Then, my friend, you have no business attempting to suture any wound. Do good, simple first aid, keep it clean, and get to a doctor if you need to. Even minor surgery (including suturing) is not for amateurs, as it is possible to do more harm than good if you do not know how to assess and treat complex wounds.

[sarahfish]

I'll take the small amount of toxin contact over the infection & self-stitching, but then again, I'm pretty sure no one has died from super glue poisoning... however, to each their own.

[ex89158]

You are probably correct, sarahfish, probably no one has died of Super Glue poisoning. However, many people have lost limbs or died from botched wound care (for example, closing an old or improperly prepared wound, by whatever means, when it would have been safer to leave it open and draining). If you have not been well trained in a medical procedure, DO NOT DO IT. Stick with first aid and obey the golden rule of medicine, "first, do no harm."

[animed]

could just pick up dermabond

[dom10]

dude ledzeppie needs to grow up. if ur life is soo boring u have to critisize little kids u should just shoot ur slef

[teaaddict314]

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[tanmanknex]

do you like have anger issues or something? so what if his title isn't 100% correct? so what if you don't need a pen or pencil or even paper? Some people might! Paper could be used as a fire starter! If you have a stroke of genius, you could write it down, not that you'd know what that was like. this kit is a great idea, even if it isn't perfect. 5000*s for not freaking out at this guy, TMDTK! seriously though, if all you do is slam other people, then get a girlfriend, get a life, and then get off instructables. instructables is a place where people share their ideas and achievements so others can do them, too. i bet that if i wanted to, i could find a TON of things wrong with your instructables, so just stop. if you don't, your comment box will be filled with destructive crap.

[struckbyanarrow]

WANNA BE FRIENDS? HUHUHUUHU WANNA WANNA hehe im bored

[DELETED_craz meanman]

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[teaaddict314]

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[funwithfire325]

dude... whats up with you? if i make a lifesize helecopter you'll be like... the blades are to big! eventhough... u dont know crap about rockets...

[teaaddict314]

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[brainiac]

screw off try to be mature get a life

[funwithfire325]

wanna me to send u a pic of one of mine? id be glad to.

[corey11]

dude if ur camping the metal tin it self can help. If ur stranded u rip off the top throw it over a fire and cook stuff on it.

[The magical duct tape kid]

Great point! I'll try that some time.

[Vivee]

This is an effective survival kit, I would add a few things, including a little zip lock bag to put everything in, and than put it in the tin(easy waterproofing), a candle is essential, also salt, and if you can get your hands on some water purification tablets, as well you should carry a battery and a bit of steel wool (for fire making) after reading the comments people talked about how he stole this, its just an idea for a survival kit, people have been making them for years and i think this is an effective appropriation (i don't use an Altoids can i use a soap box) next supper glue is effective for closing wounds but stitching last longer, remember adapt and overcome use what you have in a survival situation. paper and pencil is good for writing things down (like this plant is edible, this plant is not) and even if you don't think some thing is effective, it probably is in a survival situation any materials that you have is going to make a difference. Great idea for a box to hold a survival kit. :) BTW I am a survival instructor for the Canadian military, just in case anyone needs credentials

[TheMoonMaster]

In my kit I put- Q tips A small straw A tiny fork Rubberbands Two mini Ziploc bags A pocket keychain screwdriver(the kind from lee valley A quarter and a penny plastic toothpicks a small pencil, eraser and notepad bandages a mirror a magnifying glass some wire string paper clips saftey pins and thats all that I can remember because I lost the kit

[poopmypants]

whats wire good for?

[chicks dig me]

snairs, lashing, ect.

[AznPanda]

Hmmm 3 outa 5 stars not to perfect

[AznPanda]

lolz nice this thing looks cool O.O

[karmakid732]

did u get this out of a book called the dangerous book for boys they say like the exact thing

[sjoobbani]

Why dont u just use hot glue to seal it man

[tomtrollkiller]

because then you cant open it. duh!!!!

[sjoobbani]

NO! you just keep it open, put it on the sides, wait for it to dry! then do it you are soo UGH!

[sk8erdude]

wouldn't it be hard to open? but i see what u mean (waterproof) -sk8erdude

[sjoobbani]

not hard to open if u do it right

[15zhangfra]

instead of sealing the tin in wax, you could just encase the matches in wax, so you only have to rub off wax from the match head. now when you open the tin, a you wont have a tin that wont open b. if you open the tin and close it, the matches aren't water proof any more

[crimson sausage]

hmm... I have to say that this is a little disappointing. You obviously took this straight from the book "the dangerous book for boys". no stars from me, stealing isn't cool.

[Yerboogieman]

at work, sports, and outdoors they have these Closed sardine cans CLOSED with a bunch of kool things in em kinda like this

[sk8erdude]

things you should add: Candles (birthdaycake and tea lights) led and button cell dental floss tin foil safety pins alcohol swab tape (wrap on piece of plastic) and sandpaper Hope these help, sk8erdude

[The magical duct tape kid]

Thanks they do help!

[yodasoda6]

good start check out mine- search Altoids survival kit, mine is the one with the lady on it.-you need more stuff- continue to add to it. I like your approach- noice man!