*New* Altoids Pocket Survival Kit

This is an update to my old survival kit
I will be going more into detail with this one
Read carefully because there is some good info.
I know this kit isn't much but its better to have this then nothing.
Enjoy~!

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Step 1: Contents

I have allot of stuff in a straw because i think its compact and water proof
Empty Altoids can
Tin foil
3 bandages
1 straw whistle
2 teas in straw(have a tutorial on those)
Roll of duct tape
1 coffee filter
Razor blade
3 safety pins
1 sinker
Roll of fishing line
thread
2 advils in a straw
2 small and 2 large matches in straw
1 birthday candle
Magnesium shavings in a straw
Dryer lint in straw

rscheeres says: Mar 9, 2013. 6:18 PM

I see you've updated your kit! I see you have a razor blade but you might wanna include a good knife as well.

Check out my instructable for a good knife option! :)

emersunrose says: Aug 30, 2012. 4:51 PM

Michael, Thanks for this instructible; it's pretty wonderful. I've just got a few questions; I hope you'll forgive me if I'm being a bit dense. I get that the sinker and the fishing line are for catching fish and I imagine that's one of the possible uses for the safety pins. What's the function of the tin foil (just got it: cooking the fish?)? Did you put the duct tape around a straw? If not, how is it done? Lastly, what's the function of the coffee filter? I'm going to go now to look at your "straw as storage medium" instruction.

MicahelRoss (author) in reply to emersunroseSep 9, 2012. 6:47 PM

Hi, for the tin foil you can also use it for signaling, or even starting a fire which is a bit hard. For the duct tape straw thing i took paper and wrap around the straw, then get duct tape and start wrapping. when done cut for access paper. i did this so you can take the duct tape out. coffee filter can filter water.

letstormdufield in reply to MicahelRossOct 13, 2012. 6:42 PM

How do you make a fire with aluminum foil?

emersunrose says: Aug 30, 2012. 4:59 PM

OK, I just looked at the Instructables you've posted and saw the one about straws as fire starters. Did you say you have one about tea straws? From this survival kit it looks like you have many uses for straws; can you tell me different ways that you use them?

Schmidty16 says: Aug 9, 2012. 2:25 PM

store mates in them like u did and they have mulit uses

dim20 says: Jun 28, 2012. 12:01 PM

u just won a new follower :D
hoping u will make more stuff

BLUEBLOBS2 says: Jun 1, 2012. 9:28 AM

Great ible! You must have had a lot of straws lying around your house...
-BLUEBLOBS2

dontaskamber says: Mar 24, 2012. 3:26 AM

Love the idea! I will def be doing that. Most of the things I can get at a dollar store. Great idea being so compact, and discreet. Pretty smart what you put in there also.
Was just thinking what else I could add..
not really 'survivor' need but maybe a small toothpaste could fit..
And you do have matches, but maybe a tiny key chain flashlight also..
I can't really think of anything else, it's got all the basics really.
I will for sure make one, I appreciate you sharing and the pictures/instructions all very well done.

MicahelRoss (author) in reply to dontaskamberMar 24, 2012. 3:22 PM

Thanks so much