Pocket Survival Kits

Is there a minimum magnification level you need to start a fire? I don't want glass because it might break.

I already have 2 other fire starting tools: A "Strike Force" http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/s trike-force-fire-starter/ and a regular Bic lighter.

I figure the more options I give myself, the better.

I carry a fresnel lens - the flat, flexible sheet that is carved up to magnify. These are virtually indestructible and available all over the place. Office supply stores carry various sizes as baby boomers get older and their eyes start to go.

I carry one in my wallet, very similar to the one in the link below. These also were the lens on the "night owl" magnifier and led light that was hawked on tv a few years back. I have one in stuck in the visor of my car for reading maps at night.

I also strongly endorse the silva compass answer above. A silva compass is a great piece of gear and well worth carrying - very durable. I'm in my 50's and still use the one I carried as a kid

2007-11-04 08:29:39 by Marooned on Earth

a great jump start to creating your own kit

My friend is grounded for...several months, and I want to make him a cute/funny survival kit. I'm thinking a pocket knife (for carving out the days), a marble (for when he loses his), a photo of somewhere tropical, quarters for a pay phone, a crayon (to brighten the days), etc. Any other ideas?

i wouldnt put the knife in there. maybe like a fun book, or a puzzle. i know that sounds lame but thats what happens when you get grounded.

something like a rubiks cube or something that will take him a very long time to finish. or you can just buy him 3 hackeysacks and let him teach himself how to juggle.

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My daughter's class is putting a shoebox of stuff together, then will raffle it off. Maybe it will inspire others to do the same, given the recent stranded folks. Hoping the Dad is found soon. Anyway, can you think of any other items that may be included or did we cover it? Thanks!
Auto Survival Kit

1)4 Water bottles
2)Water proof matches, lighter, flashlight with extra batteries, candles
3)Small tool kit, utility knife or pocket knife
4)Rope and twine
5)Thermal blanket
6)4-6 energy bars, high calorie, crackers, granola bars, hard candy
7)Whistle
8)Compass
9)Flares
10)First aid kit
11)Container for water collection
12)Aspirin
13)Electrical tape
14)Ponchos/umbrella
15)Scissors
16)SOS sign
17)Heavy Work gloves
18)Extra socks
19)TP or tissues
20)Trash bags
21)Lip balm
That would keep us warm Kody!
Great ideas everyone! Thanks!!!!

Instead of a flashlight with batteries, one of those shake-up flashlights would be better since batteries tend to run out faster when it's cold.

2006-12-05 19:02:16 by Lily P

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What would you put into your survival kit? Or if you were a bridesmaid, what would you expect to find in it? I bought cute little pocket books for my girls...and I'm making them into little survival/emergency kits. Thought it would be a cute idea.

I have a little bit of an idea of what to put in them, went shopping at the dollar store yesterday and picked up some stuff: toothbrush, hairbrush, lip gloss, advil, mini manicure kit, mini sewing kit, some mints and some gum.

Can you think of anything else I can put in them? Am I missing anything?

Thanks for your help in advance!!




~Getting married on Friday!!!!

I had the most insanely anal retentive OCD emergency kit ever. Trust me, you will NOT need all of this, but to me it was cheap insurance.

Chalk -- cover up dark spots on gown
Club soda for small spills
Shout Wipes
White-out (white shoe scuffs)
Clear Nail Polish

Advil, Tylenol and Aspirin
Ankle wrap
Antihistamines / Allergy meds
Anti-Itch ointment
Band-Aids, Alcohol Pads & Neosporin
Gas-x & Immodium
Pepto Bismol (Pepcid)
Potassium pills (leg cramps)
Rubbing alcohol
Smelling salts
Styptic Pencil
Sudafed or cold medication

Baby powder & wipes
Body freshening spray or perfume
Deodorant (preferably clear)
Hand Sanitizer
Dental Floss
Mouthwash, Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Toothpicks
Panty Liners, pads, tampons
Q-Tips & Cotton Balls or squares
Soft cotton cloths
Tissues
Tweezers

Bobby Pins - Silver / Blond / Black
Curling iron
Hair Brush and Comb
Gel or mousse, Hair Spray
Hair pins & Rubber Bands
Hair Clip or scrunchie
Mini hairdryer

Glue: Eyelash & Nail
Face-Blotting Papers
Lip Gloss or Chapstick
Makeup kit -- duplicates of colors & brands
Nail Clippers & file
Nail Polish Remover Pads
Hand Lotion

Contact Lens solution & Case
Eye Drops (Visine)
Eyeglasses

Crackers, Power Bars, snacks & nuts
Breath Mints, hard candies and / or gum
Straws
Bottled water

Earring Backings
Lint Brush or Roller
Men’s dress socks
Non-skids for bottoms of shoes
Pantyhose in all sizes bride, BMs, and MOB
Slipper stoppers for insides of shoes
White slippers, or isotoners
Static Guard

Post its or a notepad/pencil or pen
Glue: white, crazy
Tape: masking, duct and clear
Small Ziploc Bags
Rubber Bands
Vendor list and Phone numbers

Sewing Kit: thread, buttons / eye & hook / needle, scissors, safety pins
Velcro tape

CD player and CDs for the dressing room
Flashlight
Lighter or matches
Spool of wire
Swiss Army knife
Batteries (camera, AA, AAA)
Spare Car Keys & AAA Card
Umbrella

Of these things, we used the sewing kit - a few groomsmen had loose buttons, the advil, bandaids, tape, baby wipes, deodorant, tissues, most of the hair stuff, all of the makeup, and the food.

One of the neatest things I had, which I used because my curls needed retouching, was a cordless curling iron. http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a sp?pid=77381&catid=80575&trx=PLS T-0-SEARCH&trxp1=80575&trxp2=773 81&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY- PLST-0-SEARCH

Now I keep it in my desk at work for quick touchups if I need them (like rainy days!)

2007-03-28 07:19:14 by Mandi

im making an altoids tin survival kit....
what should i include in it?

heres what i got so far

lots of matches (maybe a lighter)
ill be using the tin to contain water to heat(boil) to purifi
bandaids
pocket knife
blades
string
chicken billion cube

anything else i should add and why

What you need in it is:

Matches & Striker

Fishing Line & hooks

Knife

Band-Aids

Aluminum Foil

Tea Bag

Button Compass

Water Purification Tabs (Iodine)

Wire saw

Advil

Cotton Balls Soaked in Vaseline

Duct Tape

Rope

Zip-Lock bag

If you have these items it will make it A LOT easier to survive.

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2009-11-04 14:53:38 by Xiomara