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Step 13Optional-Vacuum Pack It
If you do not have a vacuum packer (such as a Food Saver), then skip this step and put the kit in a ziplock bag.
Vacuum packing will make it much more compact, and it will keep the kit together better.
Cut the vacuum pack bag so that it is just a bit longer than the largest object (most likely the poncho or light stick). Then carefully put everything in the bag, and simply vacuum pack it. When you pack it a smart thing to do is tape a small blade onto the side of the bag, and put some tape over the sharp edge. If you don't have something sharp, it will be hard to rip the bag open.
Vacuum packing will make it much more compact, and it will keep the kit together better.
Cut the vacuum pack bag so that it is just a bit longer than the largest object (most likely the poncho or light stick). Then carefully put everything in the bag, and simply vacuum pack it. When you pack it a smart thing to do is tape a small blade onto the side of the bag, and put some tape over the sharp edge. If you don't have something sharp, it will be hard to rip the bag open.
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Jun 9, 2010. 8:45 AMTheInventor1997
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the razor should be taped
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Jul 24, 2008. 5:10 PMabscam
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Nike kit. I'd suggest a thermal blanket in lieu of the poncho.
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Jul 24, 2008. 9:58 PM
teaaddict314 (author)
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teaaddict314 (author)
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eh, i had a thermal blanket once, i used it and it ripped way too easily. I just personally find that something less effective, but more durable is better than something more effective but easily broken. I hear that there is a new type of blanket out there now that's more plasticy but i have yet to try one. I'm not trying to preach anything, just saying my own personal preference
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Nov 15, 2009. 9:58 AMfirezone
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that really depends, if you get a nice heavy duty one (not one of those novelty "astronaut blankets") they can be pretty resistant to tearing
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Jul 25, 2008. 4:17 PMcomputer_freak_8
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I don't know about what exactly you are talking about, but if it is what I think it is, you could put duct tape along the edge, then fold it over. Then it would be less likely to start a tear (it would either have to start in the middle, or tear through the duct tape on the edge first.
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Jul 25, 2008. 4:21 PMteaaddict314 (author)
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teaaddict314 (author)
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to put duct tape on the edge then refold it can be very hard. Refolding a thermal blanket will never make it as compact as it is before you unfold it. I've had tears start from the middle as well though.
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Jul 26, 2008. 1:19 PMcomputer_freak_8
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I was wondering after I posted about the compact-ness of it. Oh well, just a thought. (I've done this before to prevent aluminum foil from tearing - but it was harder to fold after that.)
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Sep 28, 2008. 7:38 AMwolfy_9005
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those "survival" blankets are extremely flammable aswell. Might bring up some ideas :)
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