"This is my personal survival pocket kit. The reason I chose to put this kit in the contest is because I wanted to tell people my thought process and what I think makes a good kit. I’ve made kits out of Altoid’s cans and it wasn't what I was looking for. I also see people trying to pack all kinds of items in there personal kit. And let me tell you; you cant pack as much as we would like to in our kits. I have a 72 hour bag and I can't put enough in it. So I look at what I carry everyday (EDC) like my redline flashlight (which is 220 lumens and strobe function), Gerber multi-tool and my 2 Kershaw tactical folders (that’s the reason I do not add cutting tools to my kit, because I carry them in my EDC). You also need to see what you have in your surroundings; like what you have in your car, boat, home etc... You don’t know what would be useful in your time of need like a tie tools, flares, blankets etc. So these things we neglect are the very things we can use in a survival situation. I carry these things on me at all times."
EDC
- Redline Flashlight (strobe function, 220 lumens, light magnification/magnifying glass)
- 2 Kershaw Tactical Folders
- Gerber Multi-Tool
Survival Kit
- Otterbox Container (Waterproof)
- Signal Mirror
- Photon Micro light
- Snare Wire
- Water purification Tabs
- Light My Fire Firesteel
- Bic Lighter
- Ozark Trail Whistle w/ compass, magnifying glass, and thermometer
- Strike anywhere Matches
- Duct Tape
- 550 Cord
- Neosporin
- Safety Pins
- Band-Aids
- Fishing kit (hooks/lines/sinkers)
- Steel Wool
- Aluminum Foil
- 1 plastic MRE water bag
Good Kit, I like that you use the EDC to fill the roles of tools for a survival kit. Free's up precious space.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you carry two of the same knives? I don't see why you need 2.
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree that the use of EDC as role filler for a survival kit is a good idea on paper, the main concern that I have is what happens if you are actually in a survival situation. If you end up being left with only the otterbox kit you are left on the short end. I carry my kit along with my EDC folder,multi-tool, flashlight, and lighter. But I still keep redundancies on the occasion that I am stuck with only my kit.
ReplyDeleteThe possibility of me losing two knives is not likely. Thats why I carry two. With a knife, flashlight, and a fire starter you can survive. If you get beyond 3-4 days your in trouble anyway. I also wear a paracord bracelet. My flashlight has a strobe for signaling. So my EDC is pretty much a self contained kit as is.
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