Friday, October 19, 2007

Stuff to almost always carry -- mini kit

You should make a small kit that fits in your pocket or around your neck. This should include:

ways to make a fire (matches, mini bic, flint, etc.)
a button compass
a small knife or razor blade, broken hack saw blade, small file
Swiss Tech Micro-Tech 6-in-1 Tool
led light
small candle (light or fire making)
a saw
short piece of wire
parachute cord (as much as will fit)
iodine tablets
sturdy needle and thread
individual salt servings
food tabs, hard candy, bullion or individual parmesan cheese/sugar (if space permits)
freezer bags (water)
nails (assortment)
trash bag if it will fit (poncho or tarp)
dental floss (twine)
Advil, Imodium, benedryl, vitamins, band aids, spf chapstick any other essential medicine for you or your family (all labeled)
fish hooks, split shot, fish line, safety pins.
Survival cards can go in kit or wallet (you can make something similar).

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