Another Altoids Survival Kit

This is another survival kit that I put together. I was very bored. This contains

-2 sticks of gum
-4 paperclips
-a quart sized ziplock bag
-a small multi-tool with a built in flashlight
-a compass and a mirror
-a pencil
-some folded up paper
-some folded up tinfoil 
-five strike anywhere matches (in the plastic bag) (not shown)
-some wire (not shown)

Step 1 Plastic Bag, Tin Foil, and Paper

The plastic bag is to keep matches in. You can also put the entire altoids tin into the bag if you have to swim or enter any water. The tin foil can be used to cook food. Paper can be used to light a fire, or write a note on. 

Comments

[Ghosthost5468]

Also,find things that are smaller than the compass and can be swished so
you can put them in the compass.

[iApple guy]

Gum also cleans teeth.

[quatch]

use wire to tie it shut? elastics will wear out then snap, useful as they are.

A small amount of money is always useful,

[airsoftbeast40]

If you are stuck in the middle of the woods what could you possibly need money for?

[quatch]

There are lots of places you can be stranded other than the woods. Also, if you self rescue quickly (not half dead) it could be handy. Paper money also burns and can be used for notes/maps.

[airsoftbeast40]

If you were stranded anywhere that was near civilization you wouldnt need an altoids tin survival kit. You just need a credit card and a cell phone. and money doesnt burn very well at all

[quatch]

If I were going to bring a kit far from civilization it would be larger than a altoids tin. I can see your point, but my preference is for a slightly broader utility rather than pure survival.

[airsoftbeast40]

If you take any survival class or read any book on survival, one thing they want you to understand is that while it is good to bring matches, your first choice should always be a lighter.

[quatch]

Lighters don't work in the extreme cold, found that out this year, as I had switched to a lighter only kit. Will always also pack matches for winter survival/camping.