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Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2020 11:18 am
by David
Bob wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:18 pm Oh man I love these....
It is really pretty cool how much useful stuff you can actually fit in an Altoid sized tin.

Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:54 am
by David


These are small enough you could specialize several tins. One of fire-starting. One for batteries and power cables. One for fishing. One for...

Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:49 pm
by Bob
I have honestly decided at this point I'll carry what I need rather than restrict myself to a pre-determined size that does not meet my needs.

But dang - still is fun to try!!!! I actually have an awaiting tin in my supply box!

Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:30 am
by David
Further discussion and items of consideration here:

http://sepboard.us/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=203&p=1173#p1173

So what items would YOU put into a small survival kit? What do you think would be useful, practical and actually fit in a small (Altoids?) sized kit?

Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:46 pm
by fishingjeff
A Band Aid, a ferro rod w/ compass built-in, striker w/ whistle built-in, sail needle w/ waxed thread[artificial sinew, bobbin of braided line and mono, 4 assorted small hooks, 2 med and 2 small split shot, piece of a broken CD[mirror], small one blade knife, 30' mason string, 12" x roll width - aluminum foil[heavy duty and folded as needed], 2 safety pins[med]. Then duct tape a packaged space blanket to the bottom and a GHB to the top[just kidding]. Pack the interior with cotton ball material to eliminate noise and provide tinder.
JMO YMMV

Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:23 am
by David

Re: DIY Small Survival kit

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:24 am
by David