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survival kit

Posted By: BAWB

survival kit - 11/12/08 06:32 PM

i am pretty new to this kinda stuff what whould be good
Posted By: darkaether

Re: survival kit - 11/12/08 07:02 PM

Where are you taking it? is it a disaster bag? something to throw in a backpack hiking for the weekend? I'm right up the street in Richmond and I grew up in Chesapeake so I know your area well enough if thats where you plan for it to be used.

No matter what I think you need a good blade, a way to start fires, a compass, and an LED flashlight with a really long runtime. After that its a matter of how much you might need things and how much you are willing to or able to pack.
Posted By: BAWB

Re: survival kit - 11/12/08 07:12 PM

it will be for the woods for camping and hiking and thats cool that you live around hear
Posted By: DotD

Re: survival kit - 11/13/08 08:04 PM

paracord and duct tape
Posted By: Rainwalker

Re: survival kit - 11/13/08 09:35 PM

BAWB, you might find these links to Mike's (Evolute) Website very informative... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


http://www.mikespinak.com/articles/Essays/e996thepsk.html


http://www.mikespinak.com/articles/Essays/e995mypsk.html
Posted By: Shaolin

Re: survival kit - 11/13/08 11:45 PM

Thanks for the links Jeff.
Posted By: Rainwalker

Re: survival kit - 11/13/08 11:58 PM

Your welcome. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I've found Mike's kit and descriptions to be very helpful and informative... so..

Thanks Mike for the cool web pages! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Rainwalker

Re: survival kit - 11/14/08 12:01 AM

Here's another interesting one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

http://funditor.110mb.com/wiki/index.php/Personal_Survival_Kit_-_PSK
Posted By: BAWB

Re: survival kit - 11/14/08 09:07 AM

that helps thanks
what do yall have in yours
Posted By: DotD

Re: survival kit - 11/14/08 08:08 PM

RW,

Those are very cool links.
Thanks.

DotD

Posted By: gruntinhusaybah

Re: survival kit - 11/15/08 04:55 PM

my PSK

that's an overview of mine I posted over on BF a while ago.
Posted By: Rainwalker

Re: survival kit - 11/15/08 08:26 PM

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my PSK

that's an overview of mine I posted over on BF a while ago.

Nice kit! Very compact. I like that container too, how sturdy is it?
Posted By: gruntinhusaybah

Re: survival kit - 11/16/08 06:00 AM

Rainwalker, the case is a Plano fly box, it is a hard plastic that I'm pretty sure would break if dropped from 20 feet. I decided to sacrifice some strength for the size, anything more sturdy and it's just too big to carry comfortably. I really wish otterbox or pelican made a case this size. It isn't waterproof either, if I feel I need to waterproof it I just wrap it in duct tape or seal it in a foodsaver bag
Posted By: CloaknDagger

Re: survival kit - 11/16/08 06:17 AM

You might also check the "PSK" thread on this forum. My friend and I just posted out kits, and many others have posted their kits as well. I used a 1040 model pelican micro case for the container, but the smaller (1020 i think) model is ideal if you want to carry it in a pants pocket or on the belt. Check it out

http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...e=0&fpart=2
Posted By: BAWB

Re: survival kit - 11/17/08 12:46 AM

if i could get a hold of a RATCHET would that be a good thing to add to a kit
Posted By: darkaether

Re: survival kit - 11/17/08 12:51 AM

everything comes down to how much it will help you vs its size and weight. you also probably want to minimize redundancy, so it depends what else you are already carrying.
Posted By: BAWB

Re: survival kit - 11/17/08 12:54 AM

alright but i still would like to get one along with so many other knives
Posted By: Sharp

Re: survival kit - 11/17/08 07:28 AM

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You might also check the "PSK" thread on this forum. My friend and I just posted out kits, and many others have posted their kits as well. I used a 1040 model pelican micro case for the container, but the smaller (1020 i think) model is ideal if you want to carry it in a pants pocket or on the belt. Check it out

http://www.scrapyardknives.com/ubbthread...e=0&fpart=2

Seriously, take a look at this thread. It's more than 5 pages (depending on post per page) worth of PSKs and talk. Comment in it too.
Posted By: Kraz

Re: survival kit - 11/20/08 07:53 AM

Where you live/camp will dictate your priorities. Generally speaking my priorities are water and warmth. If I'm hydrated and warm I'll be OK. Everything else is a "nice to have".
Posted By: Rich_S

Re: survival kit - 11/24/08 03:33 AM

I have some good content lists for kits on my blog:

http://www.de-grid.com/blog/

About 2/3 of the way down.
Posted By: DotD

Re: survival kit - 11/27/08 07:48 PM

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it will be for the woods for camping and hiking and thats cool that you live around hear
One thing that I've added to my kit is a small hard plastic gardening trowel.
Mine weighs only a couple of ounces and is bright orange so it can be found easily if dropped.
With many uses around camp, this trowel was a steal at only $2.00 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Andy Wayne

Re: survival kit - 11/28/08 07:31 AM

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One thing that I've added to my kit is a small hard plastic gardening trowel.
Mine weighs only a couple of ounces and is bright orange so it can be found easily if dropped.
With many uses around camp, this trowel was a steal at only $2.00 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Those don't work so well in hard/rocky ground though. I really like my (Made in USA) U-Dig-It shovel. I've seen they now sell a cheap knockoff at Walmart with the camping gear if you want a cheaper version.

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Posted By: DotD

Re: survival kit - 12/07/08 04:37 AM

Thats true Andy, they don't perform well on that type of ground.
I've been thinking of going to the Sears garden dept in spring and just
picking up one of their stainless steel garden trowels. It would add a bit
of weight to the kit, but not that much I think.

Nice looking kit shovel <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Those don't work so well in hard/rocky ground though.
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Posted By: Andy Wayne

Re: survival kit - 12/07/08 08:53 AM

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I've been thinking of going to the Sears garden dept in spring and just
picking up one of their stainless steel garden trowels. It would add a bit
of weight to the kit, but not that much I think.

I did that, thinking if it broke I'd have the Craftsman warranty. Turned out the shovel was made in Mexico or China (don't remember) and it was aluminum. That was several years ago. I don't know if they're better now or not.
Posted By: tyger75

Re: survival kit - 12/08/08 08:08 PM

My pack shovel is a little larger; it's one of the Cold steel shovels. I got a decent deal on it, and like the solidity of its design.

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I replaced the wooden handle with a fiberglass version, so it'll take more wear and tear.
Posted By: Andy Wayne

Re: survival kit - 12/08/08 09:31 PM

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My pack shovel is a little larger; it's one of the Cold steel shovels.

I have one of those too, they're nice. If I want to carry a larger shovel, I usually carry a US tri-fold one. They pack pretty small.
Posted By: scrappy

Re: survival kit - 12/09/08 12:54 AM

I have the cs shovel but usualy pack a cheap folding shovel for space. condor makes a knife shovel axe tool I have been thinking about.
Posted By: sumoj275

Re: survival kit - 12/14/08 04:35 AM

I look at BOBs, survival, and neccesitty bags differently but all three will have many common items. Like said above there are a lot of great sights out there to get you started in the right direction. Make sure you don't overlook meds (doctor given) and don't laugh--tooth paste and a tooth brush.
Posted By: DotD

Re: survival kit - 12/18/08 12:59 AM

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I look at BOBs, survival, and neccesitty bags differently but all three will have many common items. Like said above there are a lot of great sights out there to get you started in the right direction. Make sure you don't overlook meds (doctor given) and don't laugh--tooth paste and a tooth brush.

Nothing to laugh about regarding tooth paste and brush. They are important
to have with you <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> as is a decent first aid kit.

Cheers
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