Posted By: Endeavour Morse
Re: Survival Abbrevations Explained & Kit Contents - 11/23/11 12:50 AM
[color:"red"]SURVIVAL KIT CONTENTS[/color]
PERSONAL SURVIVAL KIT (PSK)
This is on my person nearly 100% of the time (except in the shower or while sleeping). If you asked me to empty my pockets right now this is what I'd pull out:
(1) Ferro Rod, LMF Army Model
(1) Flashlight, Leatherman Serac S3
(1) Battery, SureFire CR123
(1) Folding Blade Knife, Spyderco Delica4
(1) Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox Hiker
* I also routinely carry a handgun with at least (2) spare magazines.
EVERYDAY CARRY KIT(EDC)
This "pouch kit" goes with me everywhere. It sits on my desk at work, goes with me to job sites, etc. Basically, this small kit allows me to travel light and inconspicuously but with more advanced survival gear. My wife carries an ideal kit.
Carry Pouch
(1) Small General Purpose Pouch, Diamondback Tactical (CB)
Fire Making
(1) Butane Lighter, Bic Classic
(1) Ferro Rod, LMF Army Model
First Aid & Hygiene
(3) Bandages, Assorted Adhesive
(1) Sanitation Wipes, Germ-X Singles
Food
(1) Emergency Ration, 1200 Calorie MayDay
Navigation & Signaling
(1) Compass, Engineers
(1) Flashlight, Guidesman LED
(2) Batteries, Energizer AA
(1) Flashlight, Streamlight Nano LED
(1) Marker, Sharpie Industrial
(1) Whistle, Generic
Shelter
(10f) ParaCord, 7-Strand 550
(1) Poncho, Emergency
(1) Survival Blanket, Emergency
(1) Trash Bag, 1Mil 39 Gallon
Tools
(1) Can Opener, USGI P38
(10) Duct Tape, Wrapped on Business Card
(1) Knife - Small, SYKCO Scrapivore
(1) Sheath, Mashed Cat Kydex
(1) Knife - Swiss Army, Wenger Highlander
(1) Knife Sharpener, Gatco Triseps
(1) Knife Sharpener, Gerber Ceramic
Water
(1) Emergency Water Filter, AquaMira Frontier
(1) Water Bottle, Platypus 1L Collapsible
(1 btl) Water Purification Tablets, Portable Aqua
(2) Water Purification Tablets, Katadyn
* I also carry a 32oz Nalgene BPA free water bottle EVERYWHERE I go.
GET HOME BAG (GHB)
We each keep one of these in our 4x4 SUV's. The idea is to use the contents to GET HOME in an emergency.
Gear
(1) Versipack, Maxpedition Jumbo (K)
Apparel, Wool (Store in Dry Sack)
(1) Cap, Watch-Type 100% Wool (B)
(1 pr) Glove Liners, USGI Wool (OD)
(1 pr) Socks, Cold Weather Wool
Fire Making
(1) Butane Lighter, Bic Classic
(1) Candle, UCO Emergency 9-Hour
(1) Matches, Strike Anywhere in Waterproof Match Case
(1) Tinder Bottle, Film Canister with Petrol Cotton
First Aid & Hygiene
(3) Bandages, Assorted Adhesive
(1) Hemostatic, QuikClot Sport
(3) Sanitation Wipes, Germ-X Singles
(1 pkt) Tissue, Travel Size
(1) Tourniquet, North American Rescue CAT
Food
(2) Emergency Ration, 1200 Calorie MayDay
(20) Fishing Hooks, Eagle #2
(110y) Fishing Line, 10# or 14# Trilene
(1) Spork, Light My Fire
Navigation & Signaling
(1) Flashlight, MagLite MiniMag AA
(4) Batteries, Energizer AA
(1) Headlamp, Coleman LED
(6) Batteries, Energizer AAA
Shelter
(1) Cap, Watch-Type 100% Wool (B)
(50f) ParaCord, 7-Strand 550
(1) Survival Blanket, Adventure Medical Kits 2 Person
(1) Survival Blanket, Generic
(1) Trash Bag, 1Mil 39 Gallon
Tools
(1) Knife - Large (Gary's Wife), SYKCO 511
(1) Sheath, Kydex
(1) Knife - Large (Gary), SRKW RMD
(1) Sheath, Kydex
(1) Knife Sharpener, Lansky Dog Bone
Water
(1) Canteen Cup, USGI
(1) Pre Filter, Bandana
(1) Water Purification Bottle, Berkey Sports
(1) Ziplock Bag, 1 Gallon Freezer
BUG OUT BELT
As stated before, this is a condensed version of the Bug-Out-Bag that can be worn at all times while in a "bug-out". It can be used alone, but is really intended to be used in conjunction with the Bug-Out-Bag.
Gear
(1) Belt, Padded MOLLE
(1) E&E Pouch, Medium GP
(1) Holster, Tactical Tailor Modular
(1) IFAK Pouch, Small Medic
(1) Hydration Pouch, Tactical Tailor Joey
(1) Magazine Pouch - Handgun, Triple
(1) Miscellaneous Pouch, 6"x4"
(1) Sheath, Spec-Ops Long Combat Master
(1) Shelter Pouch, 10"x6"
(1) Shelter Pouch, Large GP
Ammunition & Spare Magazines
(550) 22 Long Rifle Ammunition, Federal 36gr HVHP
(1) Storage Bottle, Nalgene 16oz
(4) Rifle Magazine (Wife only), Ruger 10rd
Fire Making (Stored In Red Zipper Pouch)
(1) Butane Lighter, Bic Classic
(1) Candle, UCO Emergency 9-Hour
(1) Ferro Rod, LMF Army Model
(1) Matches, Strike Anywhere in Waterproof Match Case
(2) Tinder Bottle, Film Canister with Petrol Cotton
First Aid & Hygiene
(1) Airway, Nasopharyngeal 28 with Lube
(3) Antibiotic Ointment
(6) Anti-Diarrhea, 2mg EXPIRES 1/13
(10) Bandages, Assorted Adhesive
(6) Benadryl, 25mg EXPIRES 2/14
(1) Burn Cream
(1) Compressed Gauze, H&H
(1) Compression Bandage, Israeli
(1) Floss, Travel Size
(4) Gauze, Sterile
(1) Hemostatic, QuikClot Combat Sponge
(1) Hydrocortisone Cream
(8) Ibuprofen, 200mg EXPIRES 1/13
(1) Insect Protection, Lotion
(1) Light Stick, Cyalume
(1) Moleskin
(3) Prep Pads, Alcohol
(3) Sanitation Wipes, Germ-X Singles
(1) Sunscreen, Lotion
(1) Tape, Adhesive Surgical 2"
(1) Tourniquet, North American Rescue CAT
(3) Wound Closure Strips, Butterfly
Food
(1) Emergency Ration, 3600 Calorie Mainstay
(20) Fishing Hooks, Eagle #2
(110y) Fishing Line, 10# or 14# Trilene
Navigation & Signaling
(1) Compass, Silva Starter
(1) Headlamp, Coleman LED
(6) Batteries, Energizer AAA
(1) Whistle, Generic
Shelter
(1) Cap, Watch-Type 100% Wool (B)
(100f) ParaCord, 7-Strand 550
(1) Poncho, USGI Ripstop (WD)
(1) Survival Blanket, Emergency Essentials
(1) Trash Bag, 1Mil 39 Gallon
Tools
(1) Can Opener, USGI P38
(10) Duct Tape, Wrapped on Business Card
(1) Knife - Large (Wife), SYKCO SOD
(1) Knife - Large (Gary), SRKW Chopweiler
(1) Knife - Small, SRWK Warden
(1) Sheath, Kydex
(1) Knife Sharpener (Gary Only), Stone
(1) Knife Sharpener, Lansky Dog Bone
(1) Knife Sharpener, Gerber Ceramic
Water
(1) Canteen Cup, USGI
(1) Emergency Water Filter, AquaMira Frontier
(1) Pre Filter, Bandana
(1) Water Bottle, Nalgene 32oz
(1) Water Filter, Katadyn Hiker
(1 btl) Water Purification Tablets, Portable Aqua
(4) Water Purification Tablets, Katadyn
(1) Ziplock Bag, 1 Gallon Freezer
BUG OUT BAG
This provides more consumables and comfort than the BO-Belt.
Gear
(1) Ruck, Tactical Tailor 3-Day Plus
Apparel, Miscellaneous
(1 pr) Gloves, USGI Leather
Apparel, Polypropylene (Store in Dry Sack)
(1) Polypropylene Balaclava, USGI ECWCS
(1) Polypropylene Pants, USGI ECWCS
(1) Polypropylene Shirt, USGI ECWCS
Apparel, Wet Weather
(1) Parka, USGI Gen3 Gore-Tex ECWCS
(1) Trousers, USGI Gen3 Gore-Tex ECWCS
Apparel, Wool (Store in Dry Sack)
(1 pr) Glove Liners, USGI Wool
(2 pr) Socks, All Weather Wool
(2 pr) Socks, Cold Weather Wool
Battery & Battery Charging (Gary Only)
(1) Solar Battery Charger, Silva Tech 4.0
(8) Rechargeable Batteries, Energizer AAA
(4) Rechargeable Batteries, Energizer AA
Fire
(2) Butane Lighter, Bic Classic
(1) Magnesium Bar with Hacksaw Blade, Doan
(4) Tinder Bottle, Film Canister with Petrol Cotton
Firearm Cleaning Kit
(2) Bore Brush, 5.56
(2) Bore Brush (Gary Only), 7.62
(1) Bore Brush, 9mm
(2bag) Bore Patch, 5.56
(1bag) Bore Patch (Gary Only), 7.62
(1) Chamber Brush, 5.56x45mm
(4oz) Lubricant, SLiP2000 Extreme Weapons Lube
(1) Receiver Brush, USGI
(1) Rifle Cleaning Rod, USGI 5pc with Patch Holder
Food - Fishing & Hunting
(550) 22 Long Rifle Ammunition, Federal 36gr HVHP
(1) Storage Bottle, Nalgene 16oz
(100+) Fishing Hooks, Assorted Sizes
(900Y) Fishing Line, Trilene Big Game 15#
(1) Fishing Lure Kit, Pan Fish
Food - Packaged
(4) Emergency Ration, 3600 Calorie Mainstay
(3) Food Preservation Bags, 1 Gallon Ziplock Freezer
Food - Preparation
(3 pc) Mess Kit, East German
(1) Cleaning Pad, Scotch Brite
(2) Utensils, Guyot Designs
Hygiene & Sanitation
(1) Comb (Gary)
(1) Dental Floss, Sample
(1 wk) Female Hygiene Products (Wife)
(1) Hair Band (Wife)
(1) Nail File
(12) Sanitation Wipes, Wet-Ones
(1 pkt) Tissue, Travel Size
(1) Toothbrush
Knives & Tools
(1) Duct Tape (Wrapped on Business Card)
(1 set) Playing Cards (Gary)
Navigation & Signaling
(1) Flashlight, MagLite MiniMag AA
(4) Batteries, Energizer AA
Shelter
(1) Bivy Bag (Store in Dry Sack), USGI MSS Gore-Tex
(1) Emergency Space Blanket
(1) Mosquito Head Net
(100f) ParaCord, 7-Strand 550
(1) Sleeping Bag (Store in Dry Sack - Wife), USGI MSS Patrol
(1) Sleeping Bag (Store in Dry Sack - Gary), USGI Ranger Blanket
(1) Trash Bag, 1Mil 39 Gallon
Water
(1) Water Bottle, Nalgene 32oz
(1) Ziplock Bag, 1 Gallon Freezer
FIREARMS
My wife's Bug-Out Guns
Handgun = Glock 19 with Night Sights and (5) 15rd magazines with a total of 75rds of 9mm.
Rifle = Ruger 10/22 Stainless with Leupold 2-7x33mm Scope and (4) 10rd magazines.
My Bug-Out Guns (ONE of the following rifles)
Handgun = Ruger Mk3 22LR with (4) 10rd magazines.
Max Reliability Rifle Option = Arsenal SGL21 (Russian made 7.62x39mm AK47) and (9) 30rd magazines with a total of 270rds of 7.62x39mm.
Max Reliability with Common Ammo Rifle Option = Arsenal SLR-106FR (Bulgarian made 5.56x45mm AK101) and (9) 30rd magazines with a total of 270rds of 5.56x45mm.
Default Rifle Option = Colt 6520 (16" lightweight barreled AR15A2) and (13) 30rd magazines with a total of 364rds of 5.56x45mm.
Heavy Rifle Option = DS Arms SA58 (18" Para FAL) and (9) 20rd magazines with a total of 180rds of 7.62x51mm.
NOTE: The rifle will be selected based upon the situation. My default is the Colt 6520, because its only 5.5 pounds and I can carry more ammo as a result.
Posted By: Endeavour Morse
Re: Survival Abbrevations Explained & Kit Contents - 11/23/11 07:17 PM
Thanks guys. I'm glad these posts are of some value to you.
Hook, I get that from family members who I try to educate. My policy has been CLEARLY gone over with my family many times:
1) I've interested in survivalism since 1983. You know that.
2) I've continually tried to educate you about the perils facing the world since about 1989. You know that too.
3) If you CHOSE to ignore the signs (and the Bible) then I refuse to help you. You all have adequate financial means to store several months of food, etc.
4) If you do nothing to prepare for even a minor event (say 30 days without power) then do not expect me to help you. If you show up - I will view you as an adversary and will deal with the threat accordingly.
To #4 I usually get....
"What, you're going to shoot me or something" (typically said with a smirk).
My response.....
"Absolutely. I'm going to shoot you and leave you gravely wounded in my yard as a sign to anyone else who thinks I'm Wal-Mart".
I then follow up (after they stare at me blankly for a moment) with:
"If I choose to take care of you - I am in effect choosing to take less care of my immediate family that has been helping me prepare. You will be my enemy. You will be turned away. If you act aggressively - YOU WILL BE SHOT".
Survival is tough. A strong mental attitude (and mental preparedness) is tantamount to your own survival.
Now, conversely, if a relative has been preparing but loses his/her food & water stockpile, home, shelter, weaponry, etc to a disaster (man made or natural) then I will absolutely take that person in. They are of the same mindset, and they demonstrated the discipline required to survival. Further, its my Christian duty to help them.
You might ask why its not my Christian duty to help the lazy and ignorant people that didn't prepare?
Well - because the Bible says I don't have to....
2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV
For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
Proverbs 10:4 ESV
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 10:5 ESV
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
Proverbs 13:4 ESV
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
Proverbs 18:9 ESV
Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.
Proverbs 19:15 ESV
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.
Proverbs 20:4 ESV
The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
Proverbs 20:13 ESV
Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
Proverbs 24:30-34 ESV
I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.
Proverbs 26:1-28 ESV
Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. ...
^^^ This is where getting people to help themselves NOW offers us immunity from helping them LATER. ^^^
Lastly, this is why I keep repeating: "only take care of your immediate family that lives with you" and that I'd take in a family member that was a "prepper" but lost his/her supplies:
1 Timothy 5:8 ESV
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
For me (and I'm not trying to be "preachy") survivalism is just as much spiritual as it is physical. The "war" will be inside as much as outside. Having food for your body is great, but you need to feed your soul as well. I sincerely feel for those who feel like they're going to be going through "it" alone.