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4/20/12

Pocket Survival Kit Entry #15


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.
·         Fish hooks – besides catching fish, emergency fasteners, suture kit.
·         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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