How many of you carry a pocket in "survival kit"?

[BHP FAN]

I've got levels of survival kits:
urban-multi-tool
day hike-[minimum] multi-tool and flashlight in kit on belt with magnesium firestarter in pouch
Overnighter-mess kit poncho space-blanket canteen folding stove in fanny pack,with water bottles
extended stay-add tent and sleeping bag to overnighter,with back pack for comfortable carry.

 

[japaneezy]

I usually don't use superglue without accelerant. Takes too long to dry imho without it... Is it safe to spray CA accelerant on superglue applied to a wound?

 

[HIcarry]

I usually don't use superglue without accelerant. Takes too long to dry imho without it... Is it safe to spray CA accelerant on superglue applied to a wound?

I am not familar with CA accelerant and can only relate my experiences with superglue use in the ED, where we do not use any accelerant. That is why it is important that the wound edges come together without creating so much tension that they cannot be held securely in place long enough for the glue to set up and harden. Also another reason it's important to watch where your fingers are...it sucks to think you got that laceration all neat and closed after holding it for so long and then have to yank your stuck fingers off the field and reopen the wound. Don't laugh, I've seen it happen....

 

[Treo]

There are several types of "super glue" on the market that are designed for lacerations. NuSkin is one that comes immediately to mind

 

[Koos Custodiet]

don't forget an end of the world cigar, lighter and small flask of scotch!

"Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
- W.C. Fields

I tend to stash things in places. For example, spare toothbrush & headache tablets in office drawer. Stuff in car. Some stuff I carry with me.

But the idea has merit.

Edit : I *love* the idea (off the zombie link) of carrying a 22 round as kindling. There's also a small fishing weight right there.

 

[KBintheSLC]

I live on a major fault line, so we have a good sized earthquake kit in the trunk of the car, and I carry a mini kit in my backpack when I ride my motorcycle.
Having a gun and some ammo is only a small fraction of survival.

 

[LAK]

Let me preface this by saying that I do not think the pocket size "altoid tin" kits are bad, silly or not useful. However I do think that if one can carry an altoid tin one can easily carry something alittle larger; with a significant step up in the utility of the included items.

A good example is a knife. I really like the Victorinox Forester. It has a decent size blade, along with a few good tools. It fits in a leather or nylon pouch that is not inconvenient to carry on as little as a thin dress belt.

A SureFire E2 is a compact powerful light, which also carries comfortably in a variety of on the person locations. Supplimented by a spare set of batteries and a small longlife LED light for general utility you have the best of both for a short term duration.

Another example is one of the better firestarters, like the Blastmatch. Add a couple of Bics and some tinder and you have a reliable firemaking kit.

When it comes to pocket kits, I really prefer something that pretty much fills a pocket - either on a pair of cargo shorts or a coat pocket.

If formal dress is required and you do not want an unsightly bulge in a suit jacket or pants, the knife, lights etc can all be worn about the person and what little can not can be left in the container in the hotel room, car etc.

I like the Pelican Micro series; in this case the 1010 for contained items. It is tough and waterproof, and available for well under $10. Otterbox make a number of small cases as well.

Just some examples, and I think the concept is a sound idea, being the smallest element in a modular system.

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[coloradokevin]

I don't carry a pocket kit but I have a fanny pack kit in my car. Fire startes, meal bars MREs ( two lies for the price of one) first aid kit. compass, flash light, space blanket, emergency tent ( yes it fits in a fanny pack), Bible, multitool, iodine tabs,matches. since I'm in Colorado my sleeping bag lives in my car along w/ some old OD green army blankets.

My BOB is a Camelback rally pack that weighs 20 pounds full that I used to carry up the manitou incline twice a week for practice. it holds basically the same as the fanny pack plus a trail firstaid kit, a folding saw, survival knife( AF issue) topo maps of the mountains west of Co Springs extra socks, water filter, three liter water bag poly pro underwear gloves and a beanie ( whitch again should be carried at all times in Colorado anyway) rain gear, ice cleats, Bible, 50 ft. of 550 cord and a copy of " How To Stay Alive In The Woods " by Bradford Aniger.

Yeah, I've been fully convinced for years that most of us Colorado folks are far more prepared than a lot of folks in other parts of the country (for obvious reasons, given our environment).

My "kit" varies depending on the time of year, and the places I'm traveling to. For winter travel in the CO mountains, I always have at least the following:

-Winter sleeping bag
-Clothing
-sleeping pad
-Camp stove/fuel/pot
-Food
-Water
-fire starters (waterproof matches/lighter)
-first aid kit
-tow strap
-flashlight(s)
-firearm (that's a given wherever I go)
-gasoline in the tank

 

[Treo]

Yeah, I've been fully convinced for years that most of us Colorado folks are far more prepared than a lot of folks in other parts of the country (for obvious reasons, given our environment).

Wolverines!!!
( BTW they filmed that in California somewhere)

 

[ccsniper]

all i carry is knife, multi tool matches/lighter, and a flashlight.

 

[theotherwaldo]

I keep "walk-home" kits in my desk at work, in my brief case, and in each of my vehicles. Each vehicle also functions as a BoB. Finally, there's an E&E bag at each end of the house.

Any more than that and even I will start thinking that I'm paranoid.