personal suvival kit

Small Personal Survival Kit (carried on person) Qty. Survival Equipment or Supplies
SIGNALING GROUP
-
Polished case serves as improvised signal mirror.
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
2
Razorknife Blades

1
Spark-Lite Firestarter Flint
8
Spark-Lite "Fire Tab" Tinders
6
Windproof/Waterproof NATO Lifeboat Matches and Striker

1
"Standard" Wire Blade Survival Saw
1
Fishing Kit: 8 asst. hooks, 2 swivels, 6 split shot, 25 ft. 20 lb. line _{4 leaders 1 extra large hook (use as gaff)}
20
ft. Snare Wire

1
Brunton 15MM Button Compass
MEDICAL GROUP (in plastic zipper lock bag)
4
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 1 x 3 in.
2
Adhesive Bandages, 2 in.
2
Antibiotic Salve Packets*
6
Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 2"
2
Povidone Iodine Solution,.6 ml ampule/swabs*
6
Vicodin ES Tabs* (pain killer, prescription required)
6
Zithromax Caps* (antibiotic, prescription req'd)
WATER and FOOD GROUP
2
23 tablets "Potable-Aqua" Iodine Water Disinfectant Tabs in sealed container, total of 46 tablets*
2
Condoms* (for water storage and treatment)
MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
16 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord wrapped around kit
7.75 ft.
3M Scotch "Super 33+" Electrical Tape (wrapped around kit to seal it)
2
Large Sewing Needles
1
Heavy Duty Sewing Awl
6
Safety Pins, #1 and #2
8 sq. ft.
H.D. Aluminum Foil
1
thin pencil
3
"Rite in the Rain" paper, 3 x 5 in. sheets

1
Two Piece Tinned Steel Container (tobacco tin stripped of paint and polished), 4 3/8" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/16"

• Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.

Weight = 9.5 ounces

Step 1 "Dont leave Home Without IT"

Don't Leave Home Without It" Equipment Qty. Survival Equipment or Supplies
ALWAYS CARRIED
1
Doug Ritter designed RSK Mk1 Folding Knife by Benchmade w/ 3.44 inch drop point blade
or
Chris Reeve Equipped To Survive "Sebenza" Folding Knife w/ 3.5 inch drop point blade
1
Leatherman "Charge Ti" multi-tool (in pouch on belt)
1
Mini-Fox 40 Whistle, modified
1
Doug Ritter Special Edition Photon Freedom Micro-Light
2
Handkerchief and/ or Bandanna
1
Cellular Phone
1
Charge-2-Go AA-cell Cellular Phone Charger
The Following Are Generally Carried Only When Appropriate (while involved in wilderness activities, flying or traveling)
1
Laser Products Sure-Fire L1 Flashlight
1
Done Right Mfg. "Sparky" Firestarter, protected with shrink tubing
1
Sterling tungsten carbide and diamond dust "Superior Sharpener"

1
Rescue Reflectors Signal Mirror, 2"x 3" plastic
1
"Storm Shelter - Instant Pocket Tent" or Adventure Medical Kits "Heatsheets Emergency Blanket," vacuum packed

1
Mini-compass zipper pull is attached to all outer wear, jackets, coats, flight suit, etc.

1
ICOM IC-A6 handheld transciever w/ back-up non-rechargable battery pack equipped with Lithium AA-cell batteries *
1
ACR Electronics PLB-200 GPS equipped 406 MHz. Personal Locator Beacon*

Comments

[nicknack171]

why would u put a chris reeves sebenza into the kit?! thats a 400$ custom folder. just bring a spyderco tenacious, sog flash 1, benchmade griptillian or any number of other great knives that wont put u out a paycheck if u lose it

[punkhead58]

I'm sure that he is well aware of the financial consequences, but he would rather have a quality knife that he can actually count on in a life-or-death scenario. Besides, he spent all that money on it, so why not use it? The Sebenza, just like any other knife, is a tool; and tools are meant to be used, not looked at. And, unless he's an idiot, what are the chances that he'd actually lose it?

Those knives you mentioned are great for light-duty EDC tasks, but they would not hold up in a rough survival situation. The Sebie has S35VN and a titanium framelock: it is essentially a fixed blade knife, when opened. It's not going to gunk up, and it's not going to fail. And unless he's chopping through rocks or hardened metal, he's not going to dull the edge or break/bend the blade very easily.

It's a great investment, but honestly, it's not something that I can afford either. I bought a Bradley Alias 2, since it basically has the same materials, for half the price.

[nicknack171]

As an owner if a spyderco sage 2 I can totally understand the cheaper sabenza concept. what i don't get about that is no matter what you do the sabenza will not be as strong as a fixed blade. Ti framelock or not. If he wanted strength like that then he should carry an edc oriented fixed blade, there's plenty of options. Also I hope that sebenzas are not s35v now... Since that steel had been underperforming for almost everyone compared to straight up S30v. I will also go to say that my concepts of value and reliability have changed in the 2 years since I made that comment. So please take it for what it is

[punkhead58]

I think everyone's concept of value changes as they get older. Ten years ago, I carried no-name brand knives bought at bargain outlets and gas stations, and I laughed at the idea of paying more than $15 or $20 for a knife. Five years ago, I handled a SOG Flash 2 for the first time, and I bought it for $60, but I laughed at the idea of paying more than $100 for a knife. Then I started buying Benchmades, and high-end Spydercos, and Emersons....and so on.

[nicknack171]

Then with that lined up i think we are of the same thought. While i would still not include a sebenza in a survival kit i totally understand the attraction of an excellent knife that will hold up under pressure. IMHO there are knives of equal strength for a better value but sebenzas are definitely second type of cool for me

[young skipper]

A benchmade and a sebenza! how in the world do you make so much money.

[Miauriel181]

You should use a cold steel blade bc they can spark when hit with a rock

[punkhead58]

That doesn't make any sense. Cold Steel is a company, not a type of blade. High Carbon steels, such as 1095, will create sparks most suitable for firestarting, when struck against a flint rock.

[Ranie-K]

All stolen content.

[etw]

My survivalkit has Les Stroud in it and I can just relax

[billbobaggens]

well im bear grylls and tonight i will show you that you dont need all this equipment.. im gonna skydive to my desination i just pray that all goes to plan.. all im taking is the camera crew my knife and whatr ever cord i have from my shoot

lol see if only you were bear grylls you wouldnt need all this crap ;)

[pluribus]

lol, you forgot the hotel keycard...

[pooni23]

He also needs some elephant dung for water.

[airsofter1]

Or just drink his pee. Nasty thought

[mistryforce]

you dont need those its just to much weight!
I'll tell you i go a lot of backpacking/survival and most of the stuff is all crap!
the things i carry are:

A knife, fire starter, light weight food, a small fishing rod , flashlight ,a sail and
some clothes
(Don't ever take cotton whit you it doesn't dry very fast sow you get very cold!)

i am dutch i translate whit google translate.

grz.

[the_eradicator]

Ka-bar knife,fire starter,mini survival kit.. Those of us who were/are military always laugh at those people who buy so called "Survival" knifes with the hollow handles they are cheap and break way to easy just get a US Navy Pilots survival knife or USMC KA-Bar. other then that good 'able

[Lonelydad1962]

Get a Good Mora Knife and hang it around your neck close to your Skin

[future-tinker]

What if you trip, and it stabs you?

[lilrou15]

good one.

[young skipper]

I'm not trying to be a buzz kill but kydex sheath.

[Rasta350z]

Hey this is what im looking up to be doing: nice work

[henster22]

Yey big knife!!!

[riff raff]

In my Saddleback briefcase at any given time: Kershaw 1910CKT, firestarter with striker, Gerber multitool, Luma-Power Hunter M1 multi-level LED flashlight and spare lithium CR123A batteries, compass, paracord, cell phone.

[Don,t try this at home]

All you really need is a knife if your as good as me

[acidbass]

In most cases you need just a knife and a light

[Knot71]

Im not a fan of the hollow handle...

[Someguy44]

A big knife is not optional soldier, it is mandatory.

[galen066]

One of the best 'survival' knives I have seen (and own) is the Cold Steel 'Bushman'. One piece steel hollow handle construction, seven inch blade, and a heavy duty sheath. Drop a magnesium fire starter in the sheath pouch and there's half your survival kit already.

[SasquatchKid]

What knife is in that

[ManchesterUtd.]

Rambo survival knives are actually about the worst knifes to have for actual survival. they break extremely easily because the handle is only connected to the blade bu a nut and bold. i would suggest kinves with a full tang. my personal favorite- the Ka-Bar combat knife, used by the united states marine corps, or the buck m9 field knife.

[SasquatchKid]

I use a AK 47 bayonet it works great

[H1T4TCH1]

i like the m9 the most ;)

[sockless]

In my opinion, the Ka-bar is too big. I personally prefer a locking folding knife, that may be because there are no animals that require big knifes where I live. The biggest knife I'd go with is a 6 inch pig sticking knife.

[dawsonj]

yeah, agreed

[Someguy44]

I use this, reminds me of hunting though.

[shamish]

the survival stuff is all fine and good but the practicality of some of the equipment is questionable. if you remember the bascis you can come up with a very good survival kit you need a way to produce fire, some form of water filtration and storage, a way to gather or harvest food and a simple shelter or means to make shelter. My personnel favorite knife is the Kukri followed by the Buck 119 hunting knife you cant beat the combination. as far as water filtration I would recommend anything from Katadyn. Books The Bushcraft series can be down loaded and James Olsons "Outdoor survival Skills" can be bought . The number one most important item in any survival kit is a positive mind set and knowledge    Shamish Drudi

[guy90]

Thanks for the upload : )

[stormmind]

This seems to mostly be copy&paste from other sites without mentioning of the source. Therefore the bad formatting - the user didn't even bother to clean that up. See here for original, for example. Here is another source.

[eulaliaaaa!]

I've heard of what the pencil and paper is for.
    
       When you are lost in the wilderness, you will get angry. At yourself, at the woods, at the world.  You will need something to vent your rage other than screaming your head off.

Pencil and paper is this way. It will be more long term.

[GeckoHiker]

I got a tingle up my spine when I read about all the spoons and razor blades in that kit.  Hmmming....