ultimate altoid survival kit

 by MP44
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another great survival kit... it is always necessary to have a survival kit it is usually there for emergencies, or if you know you'll need it. =D
 
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Step 1: Materials

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here are the things i put in my survival kit.

1) 2 small bags
2) 2 cotton swabs
3) 1 knife sharpener
4) small pocketknife
5) rubber bands (didn't have any good ones)
6) toothpicks
7) 5 pieces of stride gum
8) 2 birthday candles (used for putting wax over the matches and cotton balls to make water proof)
9) some a few little packs of sweet 'N low (for a energy boost)
10) 5-10 matches
11) electrical tape
12) twisty tie
13) some string
14) pencil with a cap eraser
15) 2 cotton balls
16) some band aids (obviously for wounds or injury's)
17) safety pin
18) 3 pieces of Wrigley's gum
19) a little bit of paper towel (to help with fire)
20) 2 match striker pads (mine are taped to the inside top of altoid box)
21) yes, and of course the altoid box (not small regular sized)

Also, some recommended items are: neosporin, Advil or Tylenol, some cash (5-10 bucks), and some coiled up wire.
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theredneck43 says: Mar 22, 2013. 12:58 PM
I like the kit. Great items. Just one tip sugar and salt make you dehydrated. Okay. Other than that love the kit
BudgetBugout says: Mar 9, 2013. 4:54 PM
Yours is the first kit that has a knife sharpener. I'm envious! I just uploaded my own kit. Lemme know what you think if you have the time!
getsilly7 says: Feb 9, 2010. 9:51 AM
umm ur missing some stuff:
1)fishing line
2)fishing hooks
3)fake fishing bait
mrbubbles9868 in reply to getsilly7Jan 17, 2013. 9:50 AM
i agree. a standard in my kit
king kolton9 in reply to getsilly7Dec 1, 2010. 2:54 PM
Thats why he has a knife, to hunt.
oscar sheep says: Jan 11, 2013. 8:52 AM
i like it but what is that cross for?put it somewhere else like in your pocket or as a necklace
Pet Wolf says: Dec 18, 2012. 2:48 PM
Your survival kit is awesome!
FubarFrank says: Nov 5, 2011. 12:02 PM
The Cross is something that I have not seen before. Encouraging poems, quotes and passages are the most common but having Him there with you with a cross is a nice touch. As for the gum, it can be used as an adhesive to make a temporary patch in a (tent, ponco, bag etc.), to hold line while tying and also as fishing bait. Don't pay attention to the trolling comments you have gotten, you have done a fine job (though missing a few key items) and are well on your way.
dcarter5 says: Oct 5, 2011. 6:48 PM
wow a cross never thought off that i will add 2 Mine! thx
lilpepsikraker says: Sep 14, 2009. 9:47 AM
WTF is the cross for? What is it?
Vector031891 in reply to lilpepsikrakerJun 14, 2011. 10:03 PM
A reminder... That you aren't alone.
Rasta350z in reply to lilpepsikrakerMar 19, 2011. 9:51 PM
to think abt Jesus
king kolton9 in reply to lilpepsikrakerSep 9, 2010. 11:03 AM
for religious reasons (i think)
freeza36 in reply to king kolton9Dec 25, 2011. 6:42 PM
its not required and it takes up space.
pyra_builder_1337 in reply to lilpepsikrakerSep 16, 2009. 4:15 PM
its incase he has to fight a vampire duh! lol
urtlesquirt says: May 7, 2011. 6:24 AM
You forgot tomention the cross
Hunter O. says: Dec 23, 2009. 3:58 PM
No one ever puts lint in. It burns really good. Once it has a spark it slowly burns
deepwater_hellian in reply to Hunter O.Aug 18, 2010. 7:33 PM
a cotton ball burns well, and if you slather it in vasaline it will burn for up to 4 minutes which can help you get a fire started in a damp climate. A plastic spoon will burn well and hot. The spoons included in our MREs will burn close to 10 minutes. down side to the plastic spoons is the polution so these should only be used in "REAL" emergency situations. A ziplock plastic bag folds down pretty small and works well as a water container.
jrg3ni0us in reply to deepwater_hellianMar 28, 2011. 4:39 PM
So what? pack vasaline?
paigerbaby says: Mar 17, 2010. 6:43 AM
"some cash (5 or 10 bucks)"?  If you are lost in the woods, why do you need money?  (I have a few ideas, but won't say so I'm not banned from this site. lol)
Air_Assassin in reply to paigerbabyJan 9, 2011. 6:21 PM
for starting fires?
Blackonyx2234 in reply to paigerbabyDec 16, 2010. 2:11 PM
I suppose if u are stuck in central park, 10 bucks for gyro and a phone call home
king kolton9 in reply to paigerbabySep 8, 2010. 4:08 PM
lol i get it
Joenavy85 in reply to paigerbabyAug 26, 2010. 5:31 PM
just think if you're out in the woods lost, and find a road, walking along the road you flag down a car and he gives you a ride into town, you then realize that your wallet is in your truck, miles away because you didn't think you would need it out in the woods, now what do you do?
KittyF in reply to paigerbabyApr 10, 2010. 5:15 PM
Well, you might want the money to call a taxi if your "emergency" is a break down rather than being lost.  or to pay a stipend to a friendly motorist who is good enough to bring you a couple gallons.  
Air_Assassin says: Dec 18, 2010. 10:53 AM
y gum
Air_Assassin says: Dec 14, 2010. 6:04 PM
y is there a cross is it suppose to mean god or is it a use for the kit?
MP44 (author) says: Aug 11, 2009. 9:28 PM
So many things in so little box
king kolton9 in reply to MP44Dec 1, 2010. 2:55 PM
do you mean small, not regular size, or small regular size?
guido5770 says: Dec 30, 2009. 8:51 AM
 What? no anti zombie equipment????

king kolton9 in reply to guido5770Sep 9, 2010. 10:59 AM
i dont think a p-90 or ak-47 fits into a altoids tin lol
Monkeyboy13 in reply to guido5770Jun 14, 2010. 9:08 PM
I don't think a shotgun fits in an altoids tin!! haha
Blackonyx2234 in reply to Monkeyboy13Dec 16, 2010. 2:11 PM
Actually there is the credit card sized shotgun that fires metal ball bearings
Air_Assassin in reply to Blackonyx2234Dec 18, 2010. 10:55 AM
Lolz pwnd monkeyboy13
Monkeyboy13 in reply to Blackonyx2234Dec 16, 2010. 5:07 PM
where can i get one and for how much?
Air_Assassin in reply to Monkeyboy13Dec 18, 2010. 11:09 AM
Idk where but maybe 2000000 dollars
tuckerton296 says: Jul 18, 2010. 7:41 PM
why sweetnlow? salt would be better, as a seasoning and to help if you get a cut
KittyF says: Feb 21, 2010. 2:17 PM
Ok, I"ve read a dozen of these and over half have gum in them. what's with that?   And this one contains Sweet'n'Low for an energy boost?  there's no calories in Sweet'n low.  no calories, no energy.  I'd be more inclined to add some jerky or even some candies for energy if you need that.  
GeckoHiker in reply to KittyFFeb 27, 2010. 4:54 PM
Picture yourself in a survival situation.  You've amused yourself by setting a fire, building a debris hut, and you've caught some frogs and gathered a mess of dandelion greens.  Now what?
 
Some of the items in any survival kit of strictly for your morale.  If sweet'n Low make you feel better psychologically, then that is what you include.  My tin includes a few tea bags, sugar, salt, bouillon, and a peppermint candy.  Not exactly life sustaining, but it can lift your spirits a bit.  My survival tin is an 8 ounce cup, so there will be some tea swilling around a survival campfire if I'm stuck in the woods in an emergency.  Dandelion greens are delicious in a bouillon brew, and salt makes frog legs so tasty that I'd be inclined to hunt for more of them.  That's why you may include incomprehensible items in your own survival tin.



KittyF in reply to GeckoHikerApr 10, 2010. 5:16 PM
good point, psycological boost is as important as anything when lost.   I'm diabetic so IRL I use calorie free foods but in my survival kit I'm putting in candies and regular gum as well as jerky. 

And   I'd consider actually going out and GETTING  lost so I could have real sugar in my tea.  
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