I put this kit together with the idea that the items in it
should serve as many purposes as possible. It is more intended as a SHTF survival kit,
hence the cash (as things fall apart) and trade goods (afterwards). Usage is intended in a backwoods bug-out
situation for 1-3 months. I usually keep
well-stocked bags in my vehicles, but there could be a situation where this is
all I have with me.
Contents
·
Gerber mini-lockback knife – I always have a
Swiss Army knife with me, but I wanted a backup that I can beat on without fear
of it folding up.· Swiss-Tech Multi-tool – for the pliers mostly, but it also has screwdrivers and wire strippers.
· Single edge razor blades – scalpels, knife, emergency arrow heads.
· Mini- Bic lighter
· Potassium permanganate – in water balloons to save packaging and provide a little flexibility. The permanganate can be used as a water purifier, antiseptic wash, and to create a chemical fire.
· Glycerine – makes fire when mixed with the permanganate, soothes irritated and chafed skin, and acts as a skin-friendly lubricant when you need…a lubricant.
· Neosporin – again in water balloons to save room. Skin infections can be deadly.
· Ibuprofen.
· Knuckle and fingertip bandages – can also be emergency patches.
· Butterfly bandages.
· 50’ fishing line – can also be used as thread for clothing repair or sutures.
· 5’ mechanics wire – heavier duty repairs, campfire pot stand or hook, snares, etc.
· 15’ heavy twine – building shelter, bow string, and can be unraveled into smaller threads for sutures, etc.
· Ranger bands – myriad uses.
· Needles – repairs, suturing, for trade in future situations.
· Small pencil – leaving notes
· Candle – hands-free small light, toy or treat for a child.
· $50 emergency cash – bribes, purchasing gear, emergency note paper, tinder.
· 2 sapphires – portable wealth. Worth a few hundred each. Also, a psychological boost – having something beautiful in bad times.
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