Hey I´m a stupid swede. what does PSK stand for? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Personal survival kit.

Aaah okej, thanx Mac <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Neh prabaj mate.

Well, here's mine. It's coming along nicely but I need a good compass. Lost my army issue compass a while back so I'm shopping around. Other than that, I need water purification tablets and a couple of small things like fishing line.

Here's the bag closed and ready to travel:


Front pouch:

Right side pouch:

Left side pouch:

Main pouch:



Like I said, a work in progress. It's also small enough to attach to the child carrier backpack I use to carry my 3 year old daughter. It fits perfectly under the padded seat, right at the small of my back and rests there on a metal frame of the carrier where I fasten it with velcro straps. Both blades can be reached by reaching behind my back if there should be a need.

Thanks for the photos. I see you included one of those little pry bars. I think they are a good idea.

wow!
thats a nice set up there Gideon.
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my PSK is very... personnalized, I don't order stuff oline if I have to so alot of the stuff is kind of...
idk... I guess it could be improved, but, oh well.

it's coming along nice however I do need a few more things.
(and a bag, I might get the county com one or something like that)

maybe I'll post some pics of it sometime.

Well everyone, here's the latest:

Personal Survival Kit (Does not include Cold Weather Gear)

I have decided to upgrade my PSK to make it more manageable and easier to access. This will be an ongoing process and I’m sure the kit will change over time. For now, I have divided the kit into 3 parts:

1. The carry bag with loose items
2. Yellow Pelican 1040 case (medical supplies)
3. Blue Pelican 1040 case (field supplies)

It is possible to take the whole bag or just one of the Pelican cases, depending on the need. I will label the contents as per container:

Inside the Carry Bag (In columns from left to right):


1. 5 Clear plastic zip lock bags
2. 2 Trash bags of the strong flexible type.
3. 10 Feet of 550 Paracord
4. A stretchable thigh strap
5. 4 Tube Vaults:
a. Assortment of headache tablets, antacids and anti-histamine
b. Cotton balls and Vaseline for fire starting
c. 2 Spare AAA batteries for flashlight and some small cable ties
d. Medium cable ties
6. Yellow 1040 Pelican Case for medical Supplies
7. Flexible high grip gloves
8. Folders:
a. Small Gerber folder
b. Benchmade Doug Ritter Mini Griptilian
c. Leatherman Wave (not shown)
9. Blue 1040 Pelican case for field supplies
10. Yellow waterproof match case. This contains a lens cleaning cloth
11. Blue waterproof match case - pencil wrapped in duck tape and paper
12. Small, cheap binoculars
13. Good LED flashlight
14. Fixed Blade Knives:
a. Busse ASH-1
b. Scrap Yard Dumpster Mutt
There is obviously very little need to carry 5 knives into the wild, no matter where you go and how long you are gone (unless you want to). Having said that, it is an entirely personal thing. I like big strong knives because they can do big strong things.


Yellow 1040 Pelican Case (In columns from left to right):
a. 2 Disposable hooded ponchos.
b. Benadryl
c. Toothpaste
d. Toothbrush
e. Yellow Glow Stick
f. Lip balm
g. Anti diarrhea tablets
h. Eye ointment
i. Alcohol pads
j. Sting relief pads
k. Small Band Aids
l. Large Band Aids
m. Disinfectant wipes
n. Gauze dressing
o. Neo Sporin
p. General adhesive bandage

Blue 1040 Pelican Case (In columns from left to right):

a. Fishing Line
b. Fishing weights
c. Fishing hooks
d. Widgy Pry Bar
e. Spare cable key rings
f. Duck tape
g. SERE pocket saw
h. Pocket straight razor
i. Blue Glow Stick
j. Cable key ring with:
a. Safety pins
b. Can opener
c. Tick and splinter tweezers
d. Mini grappling hook (Don’t ask…)
e. Whistle
f. Sharpening stone
g. Small LED light
k. Button Compass
l. Signal Mirror
m. Fire Steel and striker
n. Spare key ring
o. Emergency blanket

Nice set-up, Gideon!
My only suggestion is more than 10 feet of paracord and maybe use the blue/yellow match safes for matches/more tinder as your lens cloth/duct-taped pencil should remain plenty dry inside the Pelican case.

Some thoughts…I also carry trash bags and Ziplocs in my packs, but what I do is carefully fold up each trash bag, then put it in a Ziploc sandwich bag. This keeps it flat and neatly folded, and helps protect the trash bag against minor abrasions and small holes. The trash bags could also be used as emergency ponchos, and free up a bit of space in your kit for something else.

Also, you might want to replace the AAA batts with lithium AAA batts. They have a 10 year shelf life, weigh less, last longer in use, and work in cold weather. The only down side is the cost.

You might want to add some treble hooks. They can be used to snag fish in an emergency when they won’t bite. You could also add a small frog/fish spear. You also might want to add some really small hooks for bluegill etc. You can’t catch a little fish with a big hook, but you can catch a big fish with a little hook. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks guys, very good advice. I will add/change the suggested items.

Best Regards,
Gideon

As Andy pointed out, a #2 fish/frog gig ($2-3 at most outdoor stores) is an excellent way to feed yourself and requires very little skill other than patience.

Put 2 small wood screws in your kit to affix the gig to a shaft as these gigs are usually drilled with 2 holes near their base. I duct tape the screws inside the hollow of the spear. Cover the exposed barbs with cardboard/duct tape to avoid injury.

Just like anything else related to harvesting most wildlife, check your local fish & game laws BEFORE testing.

"Your Honor, I was only practicing my survival skills!" will probably not let you off the hook (so to speak).