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Contents of outside pouch



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Contents of inside




I've worn the kit on my belt as well as the hip strap for my backpack. It also, works attached to the shoulder straps of my pack.

It still needs a few more parts (paracord, lighter better compass,etc.), but it's a good start.

Very nice kit, what is the black mudder handle knife, and the red and black thing?

The blade is a Scrapyard S5LE in (INFI), the red and black thing is a MSR MIOX. It disinfects water for drinking by creating mixed oxidants out of water, salt and electricity. It can also be used to disinfect cuts, or used to sanitize hands or equipment.

That's a great knife! Wish I had one. The MIOX sounds interesting , I never heard of it before, will have to check it out. Thanks

like your set up! thanks for sharing!

love your kit man.......so many cool things.

who made the leather sheath?

It's a chuddy bear sheath. It feels bomb proof.

Great looking set-up. Thanks for sharing.

Great kit, looks like just enough but not to much. What Tad Gear Pouch is that? I've read about the MIOX how does it work on the trail and after treating the water what does the water taste like?
Your folder it is a William McHenry model by what manufacturer? I know lots of questions, but when I see good gear that is really together I want to know more about it,

Thanks Silverback.

The pouch is the OP1. I chose it because it can be worn as a chest rig, attached to a pack, on the hip belt of a pack or just on a belt. IMHO, it's overpriced. Milspec Monkey has an Admin pouch that is less expensive and appears just as functional. In fact, you could probably find a good camera bag at Wally world or Target that would fit the bill.

The MIOX works great in the field. I like that you can just fill up your camel back and dump the miox cocktail in there wait then drink. If you try and treat tap water, you can taste the chemical. But, if you treat water in the field, there's no taste. I do carry a steri-pen as a back up.

The folder is a Benchmade 701HS in M2 steel. It's no longer a regular production knife in this form. You can find it in D2 and a premium one in M4 I believe. It's been a back-up knife for me for a while. Smooth, solid lock, good grip, great steel and a functional blade profile. It's not as tough as some of the ones out there, but it will serve it's funtion well.

The pistol Smith and Wesson 340PD. Scandium Frame, Ti cylinder .357 Magnum loaded with Hornady LEVERevolution 140gr flex tips. My revolver does not have an exposed hammer. It's more suited for personal defense. A better option would be the 360PD that has the hammer or a Ruger SP101.

The multi-tool is a Leatherman Charge Ti.

The pocket survival kit is by Doug Ritter.

The tinder is Wetfire by Ultimate Survival.

The firestarter is by Metal Match.

The light is a Surefire Back-Up.


I plan to add some paracord, more tinder, a lighter and a quality compass.

Nice kit.Thanks for the info on the MIOX.Clean water is a necessity for survival. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the comments. The MIOX is a good piece of gear. I've read some negative comments on them regarding ease of use and the taste. But, I've had great results with it. Also, the additional ability to create a disinfectant makes it even more useful.