Who Packs an EDC Survival Kit?

[charliefox Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close charliefox]

A few years back I bacame fascinated with the SAS survival tin. At that time (pre-internet) there was only mentions in passing of what this wonderous life saving kit contained, what it was packed in (I had no idea what a "tobacco tin" was) or how it was carried. Over the years these and many other questions have been answered, but I never stopped liking the idea of carrying a small, easily concealed survival/escape kit. There are many on the market now, but I packed my first ones in small round ointment tins I found at work (about the size of Skoal cans). There was a survival and a first aid kit. The survival kit contained:

-About 10' fishing line wrapped on a sewing bobbin
-6 Strike Anywhere matches with their heads dipped in wax
-2 small & 2 medium fish hooks
-4 small fishing weights
-2 large sewing needles
-A handcuff key
-A utility knife razor blade
-Cotton balls packed in any remaining space for tinder and to keep it quiet

The first aid kit consisted of:

-2 Alcohol Prep Pads
-4 Bandaids
-1 Large patch bandaid
-2 packets of antibiotic cream
-6 medium butterfly closures
-A small, flattend roll of Transpor (plastic) tape

I still carry small kits, but with much better gear. Tell us about your EDC survival kits!

[Echo2 The Ka-Tet of TK-421 Find all posts View Profile Close Echo2]

My EDC Man-purse is a survival kit.

[Globalwarmer Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close Globalwarmer]

My EDC Man-purse is a survival kit.

This.......

[bcauz3y Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close bcauz3y]

re: fishing

http://www.speedhook.com/servlet/StoreFront

[Iron mike Veteran Member Find all posts View Profile Close Iron mike]

I carried a home made kit in Afghanistan wish I had some pictures of it

[Stitch Veteran Member Find all posts View Profile Close Stitch]

At a minimum I carry at least two knives and a firesteel in my pockets. My boot laces are 550/paracord. I have a canteen/canteen cup/iodine water purifier, sleeping bag, fixed blade knife, poncho & Bridgeport Boy Scout hatchet in my vehicle.

[Donc400 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Donc400]

I carry one thing I have never read or had anyone else note in any SHTF, blogs.

It's the liquid band-aid stuff from Wal-mart Kmart, ect. Ts stuff works great and has an antibiotic, in it and if you drip some on anything and light it... it burns... hot!

[Oscar Wilde Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Oscar Wilde]

Okay .... why do you carry a handcuff key in your tin? The reason I ask is, I'm guessing a handcuff key pretty much has a solitary function and if you're needin that key, chances are that the folks who put cuffs on ya have taken that can from ya ....

O.W.

[mountain1 Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close mountain1]

everywhere i go i have my max-ped falcon II with me. it has 2 knives; one fixed blade custom mora and a swedish army, small sharpining stone, one springfield xd sub-com in 40cal., 2 fire steels w/charcloth, fatwood, cotton balls soaked in wax, waterproof matches, lighter, magnifying glass (it gets cold here in the winter), mini-mag w/ extra batts and bulb, notepad w/pen, compass, military poncho w/liner and finally, paracord.
depending on the time of the year, i'll throw in extra wool socks, stocking cap, etc.. plus we keep food, blankets, sleeping bag, stove, pots, etc. in the truck behind the seat during winter.

[charliefox Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close charliefox]

Okay .... why do you carry a handcuff key in your tin? The reason I ask is, I'm guessing a handcuff key pretty much has a solitary function and if you're needin that key, chances are that the folks who put cuffs on ya have taken that can from ya ....

O.W.

You're right; it just seemed like a cool idea at the time. I don't have one in my current kits.

[Echo2 The Ka-Tet of TK-421 Find all posts View Profile Close Echo2]

In my younger days...I had a handcuff key stitched into every jacket hem I owned....and 90% of the pants I owned.

I don't do that anymore....but I do keep cuff keys in my kit and on my person....and I think there is still one in every vehicle.

One reason is the fact that I generally carry cuffs in the vehicle (and before you ask...I have been trained on how to use them.)

They also work for securing gear....most folks don't carry cuff keys.

[Oscar Wilde Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Oscar Wilde]

You're right; it just seemed like a cool idea at the time. I don't have one in my current kits.

CharlieFox, I agree with you .... it's an excellent idea. I carry two .... unless I'm stripped nekkid I'll have access to at least one of them.

O.W.

[Stitch Veteran Member Find all posts View Profile Close Stitch]

L.L. Bean Waxed Cotton Continental Rucksack

In the past all of my packs/rucksacks have been military or military inspired. I am trying to be more "gray" so I ordered a L.L. Bean Waxed Cotton Continental Rucksack. It arrived yesterday. I like the way it looks - nontactical. I brought it to work today. Now begins the selection process of what I want to put in it. The riots in London and the flash mobs here have made an impression on me.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/54122...400-ppxs&dds=y

[badkarma Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close badkarma]

My daily pack depending on distance from home is either a Max-ped Kodiak or Jumbo Versipack

[manddoutfitters Valued Member Find all posts View Profile Close manddoutfitters]

[QUOTE=Stitch;49579]In the past all of my packs/rucksacks have been military or military inspired. I am trying to be more "gray" so I ordered a L.L. Bean Waxed Cotton Continental Rucksack. It arrived yesterday. I like the way it looks - nontactical. I brought it to work today. Now begins the selection process of what I want to put in it. The riots in London and the flash mobs here have made an impression on me.


Let me know how that pack works out for you it looked good. The only thing I would want on it is the chest strap for long hikes. You guys got me to thinking about those cuff keys good idea. I grab my pack when I am going to be very far from the truck whether I am going in the boat or on hike or any thing.