How's This For A Wilderness Survival Kit

[WillBrayJr]

Cabelas Hunter Tent:
I know Cabelas doesn't make anything.

Ka-Bar Short Fighting Knife
Smith's 4 in 1 Knife Sharpener
UST Blast Match
UST Wetfire Tinder
AMK Body Stapler Kit
AMK Ultralight First Aid Kit
Katadyn Drinking Water Tablets
Silva Huntsman Compass
Ben's 98% Deet Repellant
Gerber Gator Machete
Columbia Contra Backpack
Trekker Water Bottle Fanny Pack

 

[DanO]

Need: cordage, multitool, signalling devices (whistle/mirror) and a blanket or sleep system. Also, a small tube of vaseline for lips and hands; after being outdoors for a week, you would kill for this. I would also sub the water purifying tabs witha survival straw, it's good for 5,00 gallons, weighs littlel and costs about $20.

 

[rjstew317]

i would defiantly add a msr miniworks pump filter. light weight and it a more reliable way to purify your water

 

[WillBrayJr]

Forgot about the Signal Mirror. Forgot the banket thing too. I can see picking up some Paracord. I think I'll stick with Blistex Complete Moisture Chapstick. When I was in the Looney-Bin earlier this year they Nurse gave me Vaseline for my chapped lips and it didn't do squat. My lips were so cracked and dry they bled. Took alittle over a week of applying Blistex to return my lips to normal. I'll do some reading up on the Survival Straw. I don't feel a Multi-Tool is really necessary.

 

[johncarbaugh]

If it works for you it is great. It all depends on your skills. The more skills you have the more you know how to use what mother nature provides. There is no kit that will work for all people. You need to use it and see what works for you. After shelter, water,and food it is all opinions on what you need to survive. There is a big difference between survival and comfort items. Looks like you have the basics covered. Some 550 and duct tape can be worth there weight in gold with how many uses they both have.

 

[WillBrayJr]

I've added the Sportsman's Space Blanket. Much thicker than the regular Survival Blanket but still light weight.

Also added the Katadyn Vario Microfilter.

Flagging Tape would be useful and it's cheap. Duck Brand Tape is abit more expensive than regular Duct Tape but much better made and comes in several colors.

 

[longbow]

I'm bugging in!

When the shtf, I can organize my stuff better. My kit has expanded and is taking over my trunk.

If it works for you-great. UST makes a hard cased kit, I have 4 of them and they are great.

 

[WillBrayJr]

I'm bugging in!

When the shtf, I can organize my stuff better. My kit has expanded and is taking over my trunk.

If it works for you-great. UST makes a hard cased kit, I have 4 of them and they are great.

This is about Wilderness Survival, not "OMG, Zombies Are Coming To Eat Our Brains". I know you're hoping and dreaming for it. That's in the movies, this is the real world.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Cabelas Hunter Tent:
I know Cabelas doesn't make anything.

Ka-Bar Short Fighting Knife
Smith's 4 in 1 Knife Sharpener
UST Blast Match
UST Wetfire Tinder
AMK Body Stapler Kit
AMK Ultralight First Aid Kit
Katadyn Drinking Water Tablets
Silva Huntsman Compass
Ben's 98% Deet Repellant
Gerber Gator Machete
Columbia Contra Backpack
Trekker Water Bottle Fanny Pack

Pretty good.

I'd rather have a metal surplus canteen and cup than a plastic water bottle though. Super glue and or duct tape instead of a body stapler. Need a whistle and a little mirror.

Pretty good though.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Forgot about the Signal Mirror. Forgot the banket thing too. I can see picking up some Paracord. I think I'll stick with Blistex Complete Moisture Chapstick. When I was in the Looney-Bin earlier this year they Nurse gave me Vaseline for my chapped lips and it didn't do squat. My lips were so cracked and dry they bled. Took alittle over a week of applying Blistex to return my lips to normal. I'll do some reading up on the Survival Straw. I don't feel a Multi-Tool is really necessary.

Think dual purposes on things.

Vasoline will start fires too.

I can live with out it but I'd rather LIVE with it, Leatherman Wave. Pulls thorns fixes other stuff and makes things from stuff you find. I like that straw idea.

 

[WillBrayJr]

Think dual purposes on things.

Vasoline will start fires too.

I can live with out it but I'd rather LIVE with it, Leatherman Wave. Pulls thorns fixes other stuff and makes things from stuff you find. I like that straw idea.

That I'm aware of but as far as using it as a substitute for Chapstick, it's worthless.

 

[Sailor]

I like to keep some leather gloves and some fasteners. a few nails and screws. They are small and very handy.

 

[dudley0]

Vasoline will start fires too.

Well here is something that I learned today... Looked it up to see what the magic was all about. Simplistic.

Happy I read this now... Grabbing a small jar for the BOB.

 

[VERT]

Think dual purposes on things. Vasoline will start fires too.

Well here is something that I learned today... Looked it up to see what the magic was all about. Simplistic.

I did not know that, thank you! Think I will get some Vasoline and cotton balls to start campfires.

 

[grunt soldier]

vasoline and cotton balls is awesome and they burn forever and are damn near waterproof. i keep a couple film roll canisters full of them. its easy to store and they stay saturated.

also another great way to do it is to make what i call a survival straw. cut up a straw into multiple pieces about a inch or 2 long. heat one end with a lighter and press it together to seal it. rip off a piece of a cotton ball soak it with the vasoline and then push it into the straw then i like to put a little layer of vasoline between each piece of cotton in the straw so its kinda layered. fill it up and seal the other end. its waterproof and takes a very long time to even semi dry up. then in a actual survival situation you just cut the tip off the straw push the fist piece out and use it to light up your fire (each little piece will burn for like 25 secs or so) then seal it back up and you got more for later vs burning a whole cotton ball which you might need later.

 

[RichardR]

I'm bugging in!

When the shtf, I can organize my stuff better. My kit has expanded and is taking over my trunk.

If it works for you-great. UST makes a hard cased kit, I have 4 of them and they are great.

Yea we are planning on bugging in too, however if for some odd reason we are not able to stay put we do have "evacuation packs" ready to be grabbed & tossed into the back of the truck if we need to get out of here in a hurry.

Our evacuation packs are as follows; each of us have an individual backpack, consisting of spare clothing & basic survival necessities, then we have a family camp-kitchen backpack, a family food & water backpack with a couple of weeks of a mix of "just add water" & "ready to eat" food kept stored in it, a family shelter backpack & an animal supply backpack for our dogs.

Having the essentials pre-packed makes it quick & easy to just grab the packs & toss them in the truck, leash up the dogs & go, if for some reason we are forced to abandon the truck & go on foot, we can at least take our individual backpacks & still have the basics with us, leaving the other "family/animal" packs & supplies behind, hopefully having the option to retrieve them at a later date.

 

[dudley0]

I just asked the family if we had any Vaseline in the house. My teenager uses it for her feet when running cross country. Little trick her coach told her about. Now i really need some of that in a BOB.

 

[WillBrayJr]

I just asked the family if we had any Vaseline in the house. My teenager uses it for her feet when running cross country. Little trick her coach told her about. Now i really need some of that in a BOB.

I seen something similar on an Episode of Survivor Man. Les put some on his Sled Dog's feet.

 

[longbow]

This is about Wilderness Survival, not "OMG, Zombies Are Coming To Eat Our Brains". I know you're hoping and dreaming for it. That's in the movies, this is the real world.

The UST kit with the saw is a great tool!

The gerber machette takes a beating

sun screen is a must also

 

[cosermann]

Ka-Bar Short Fighting Knife
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Gerber Gator Machete
.
. etc.

Given the premise of this thread "wilderness survival kit", I think of a small and essential core kit. It can be part of a modular system if you want to carry more (just add more modules), but you always carry at least this kit. In addition to what you've listed I'd add:

A map.
Light source (LED headlamp suggested).
Another fire starting method (it's important enough you need to have at least 2 ways, Bic lighter recommended).
Your signaling ability is lacking. Consider adding a whistle, mirror, etc.
Water container (unless your fanny pack comes with).
Cordage (550 suggested).
Hankercheif/bandanna.
Might add a small fishing kit and some commercial snares.
Might add a bit of food like a protein bar, or lifeboat ration (if you want to get fancy).

IMHO, given a decent knife, you don't also need a machete. So, I'd eliminate that. If a kit isn't small/light enough to be convenient and have with you at all time, chances are when you need it you won't have it. Given this, I'd eliminate the tent also, and the backpack (as this kit should fit in a fanny pack or smaller container).

All this assumes you dress appropriately for conditions, have the appropriate EDC stuff, and the knowledge, positive mental attitude, experience, judgment, and common sense to use what you have wisely.