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The video posted in another thread got me wondering. Who here actually has a Bail Out Bag? What made you decide to prepare one? What do YOU have in it?
I searched and couldn't find another thread on this so lets have the bail out bag discussion here.
Aaaaaaaaannnnnnddddd............GO!
I do, has a basic first aid kit, maps, compass, knife, water, radio, flashlight, emergency bivouac, spare mags and basic tool kit. Oh and a couple of candy bars, for energy, yeah...energy.
it's such an important topic that I don't mind posting a serious response.
I have a kit geared towards getting me safely from work back to my house in the event of an emergency. It is not a true bug-out bag meant to sustain me for ever, or even for a long trek.
I have-
water and minimal food stuffs for 2 days of solid walking
heavy duty knife
light duty utility knife/multitool
IFAK/VOK
change of clothes (I am in a coat and tie kinda job) and good boots with extra socks
flashlights and batts (incl a headlamp, which is a must IMO) and some chemlights
roll of duct tape...
all packed in an Osprey pack. Need to add a shelter option of some sort and maybe some nylon para cord. A CCW is not an option for me in LA County. I have toyed with it in the past but the hassle factor is high. YMMV.
MarshallDodge
10-27-09, 17:35
I have what I call a Go Bag. It stays in the trunk of my car when I head out anyplace because I never know when I may need it.
Contents:
Small first aid kit with a small amount of medicine and vitamins, sunscreen,chewing gum, lip balm.
"Pocket" torch
Bottles of water
Camping pot kit with utensils
Esbit stove
Leatherman
Lighter
Small amount of food-beef jerky, dry oatmeal, power bar, etc.
Flashlight
Small binoculars
Signal mirror
GPS and a little compass as a backup.
A couple extra AA batteries that fit the flashlight and GPS.
Phone card.
Kleenex
Small roll of duct tape made from larger roll.
Pen and paper
Paracord
Small change of clothes, hat, gloves, jacket, etc.
Spare ammo
Since I typically have a handgun and knife on me these are not in the bag.
$20 Cash in small denominations
I need to add a light raingear setup
I have one.
G19 w/ 5 spare loaded mags.
$500 cash in $20s
Water filter
First Aid kit
Lighter
Emergency Survival kit
BDUs
Extra socks
BDU belt
Kabar
Streamlight Scorpion
Multi tool
Compass
NV monocular
Solar/Crank radio
2 MREs
Some other crap I can't remember.
I will be adding duct tape and a roll of electrical tape. And some paracord.
in addition to the tools i might need to do a field fix on something on my car. a pack of micro fiber towels, small spool of 550 cord, duck tape, small case of water, 1 glock 19 mag(in center console) and a gerber(in center console).
i have a handgun and a spare mag on my person, i dont anticipate getting in a gunfight with 10 gangbangers, zombies, obamas militias but if i do hopefully my aim is good enough to get by.
A "Bail out bag" is a *transitionary* bag meant to get you from point A to point B.
It is NOT meant to be a "survival bag".
Big difference.
"Bail out bag" or "bug out bags" are only to contain the "necessities".
"Survival Bags" have alot of other stuff needed for the long haul.
My "Bug out bag" is much like the standard field pack I carried as a grunt:
Beans, Bullets, Band-aids...
Keep in mind that not all of this is actually "in the bag" but is either that or "on the person".
First aid kit (fully stocked)
Food (MRE types for at *least* a week)and water(lotsa water) It weighs alot so make sure you can hump it if your *transport* goes down.
Ammo(some on person, some in bag)
Extra socks and *some* clothes. (wool or something akin that will keep you warm when wet) *depends on climate and area you are in*
a good length of 550 cord
Light(on person)
Knife(on person)
Gas mask and replacement filters.(mask on person, replacements in bag)
Iodine and/or other forms of water purification.
Heat tabs
matches
lighters
P-38 can opener
You best have cleaning kits for your primary and secondary weapon systems.
in addition to the tools i might need to do a field fix on something on my car. a pack of micro fiber towels, small spool of 550 cord, duck tape, small case of water, 1 glock 19 mag(in center console) and a gerber(in center console).
Better be a 4X4.
A "car" is a waste of time IMHO.
I will be leaving my '69 Mustang behind and take my truck instead if I have to "bug out".
Tools are fine as long as you have mechanized (sp?) transport, however.. be prepared to dump them if need be.
No point in humping them if you throw a rod out the side of your block due to lack of oil...
or whatever...
Skintop911
10-27-09, 22:29
I do. I posted about some in the several other threads on E&E bags, contents, setup, etc. ;)
Food (MRE types for at *least* a week)and water(lotsa water) It weighs alot so make sure you can hump it if your *transport* goes down.
That is a whole backpack full right there, not sure where you will fit the rest, unless 1 mre and a few bottles of water last a week.
misanthropist
10-28-09, 11:41
I do but it is very simple...a Maxped fatboy is the bag, to give you an idea of size.
It holds the following:
1 fleece sweater
1 rain jacket
12 eat-more bars
1 simple compass
2 tiny LED flashlights, one white, one red
a few pens and pencils, including 2 black markers
1 rite-in-the-rain pad
1 liter bottle (a quart) of coke
a knife...usually a Scrapyard Guard so it will double as a short prybar
a little x-acto knife
a pair of work gloves
a pair of socks
50 feet of paracord
spare keys for the truck, the car, the tool box, the motorcycle, the 4 runner, the house and the gun safes
On the keychain is a DMT knife sharpener
In my pockets is always a Nitecore Defender and an SAK Farmer - main blade, saw, awl, the usual can and bottle openers and screwdrivers - and a cell phone.
That's everything I can think of. I think that is all. It would be illegal for me to have a handgun in it here, I am sorry to say.
The goal is to get me from wherever I am in my area, back to my house in the event of a major disruption (most likely earthquake).
I used to carry water in it, but then one day I realized that I am always well hydrated, so the small diuretic effect of the coke shouldn't be an issue. But it will be a sudden burst of sugar and caffeine and that's handy! The ultra-marathoners often drink flat Coke mid-run to refuel, or so I read...I generally do not drink Coke but this seems like a good trick to me so I dropped the water in favour of the cola, counterintuitive as it may seem.
I used to keep an M14 scout in my truck. I haven't been doing that recently though as honestly I think if I had a long gun I might make the trip on foot back to my place worse...I am always thinking about this and always torn on the long gun. I have been meaning to rig up a soft guitar case for one. They are light and don't look like gun cases so aren't very suspicious. Around here carrying an eagle drag bag would stick out and maybe 1 in 20 police would spot you and think "GUN". The other 19 would probably think you were a really skinny hockey player - this is Canada and a big bag means hockey to all right-thinking individuals after all...
Anyway I have been meaning to rig up a guitar bag but haven't gotten around to it. It would technically be legal to walk home with a rifle in hand but this is a big city and I think you would be asking for trouble.
I don't have a three-day bag for leaving my house, though...I think in the event of most disasters I would be better off to stay here. I do keep my "gear" organized on shelves so it wouldn't take long to load up the 4runner, anyway.
I don't buy in to what the Alpha Rubicon guys call "backpack survivalism." I'm just interested in getting home and rebuilding my house, and making sure no looters get to my gun safes before I do.
edmorseiii
10-28-09, 14:45
The video posted in another thread got me wondering.
Link?
believeraz
10-29-09, 09:53
There may be some terminology differences here. To me:
Bail-0ut Bag is for when you're under contact, and have to evacuate your vehicle. It's the "oh shit" stuff you need to sustain yourself in a fight, treat casualties, and escape to a linkup point with friendlies, or to a hard point you can defend til the cavalry comes. Commonly ammo, pyro, HE, batteries, signal, nav, med, some cash and alternate comms, maybe with food and water. This should be as small as you can, for speed's sake, while holding everything you project you'll need. My current two are a Maxpedition S-type, and a DBT bailout bag. I'm not using either, due to how I currently run my kit.
Bug Out Bag is for when you need to leave home in a hurry, and survive til you get to your destination...hurricane's coming, civil collapse, etc. Commonly food and water, or means of obtaining both, shelter, security, comms, nav, etc. This is normally the biggest of the three, and can easily include 72 hours of supplies for one or more people. My home version of this for my family is in Rubbermaid Storage Tubs, to be easily loaded in the minivan. Within that, there's an internal frame backpack I can quickly fill if we have to leave the vehicle. I've used it to evacuate my family during two hurricanes.
Get Home Bag is some folks' version of a Bug Out Bag kept in a vehicle or at work, to get you home, to safety in the event of an emergency. Think of the traffic gridlock in Manhattan after 9/11...what if you worked Mid-town and lived in Queens? This bag's contents are designed to get you home. One guy I knew had a row boat plug in his. He lived and worked on opposite sides of the Occoquan River in the DC area, and if he had to get home on foot, had found several unsecured row boats with plugs pulled that could get him across....so he brought his own plug. My version of this is a medium sized daypack, and thankfully I've never had to use it.
One easy distinction: my most recent bail-out load at work included 6x40mm HEDP rounds. Contents are situationally dependent. :D
PA PATRIOT
10-29-09, 15:21
I carry the least amount of gear possible so to optimize speed and to look like a worthless target if seen. Since I carry a gun for work my duty belt would be used and my body armor is already in place. I just grab my Med-Kit and a bottle or two of water.
If I'M out and about not working I have a small black 6"x6" that expands 4.5" inches out Padded 5.11 zipped belt bag which contains the following gear in the vehicle.
1 TMP Individual Battle Pack Gunshot wound kit.
1 Tube Medical Wound Glue
6 Large Wound Closer Adhesive straps
6 4x4's
1 Ace Wrap
8 800 Milligram Ibuprofen
1 LED 80 lumen's Dorcy Compact Light with lithium AA battery's
1 LED 20 lumen's 5.11 Mini light with red filter(Night travel)with lithium AAA battery
1 Compact 8X25 Tasco Binoculars (Black)
1 Coleman Emergency Poncho (Dark Green)
1 Coleman Emergency blanket (Matt Black on outside/Silver on inside)
4 large sized 6x5 Body Warmers packets Twenty hour type
2 Glock Model-19 9mm 15rd magazines with A&G grip extenders
1 Med-Sized light weight folding knife 4"inch blade
1 folded area map
1 Coleman compact compass
And the bag still zippers shut, I always have two 12oz bottles of water and six High Cal survival bars in the car and a extra over sized light weight shirt and wind breaker style jacket to cover up what I'M carrying. I always have a cell phone, money, Glock Model-26 with one spare magazine on my person and will be dressed for the weather so I should be able to hump it home on foot with the above minimal gear.
Edited to add I found a small profile nylon pouch that fits the two water bottles and survival bars perfectly at a Big Lot store today that has a over the shoulder strap. Add the shirt or wind breaker over my gear and it appears I have nothing of interest to be easily seen to a would be robber.
photosniper
10-29-09, 17:59
I subscribe to Mercop's theory and thought and call mine a "Bag of Evil"
It's different from a bug out, bail out or get home bag in that I carry things in my Bag of Evil that I need or may need on a daily basis. Right now I'm using a Bauer messenger bag (Think Jack Bauer from 24) and in it I carry
-booboo kit (small first aide kit with bandaids, ibuprofen and such)
-trama kit (tourniquet, battle dressing, nitrile gloves)
-pair of Mechanics gloves
-shooting/sunglasses
-cliff bars or granola bars
-water bottle
-folding knife and multi-tool
-notepad and pen, sharpie
-fixed blade knife (right now it's a Gerber rescue knife)
-Purrell or other hand sanitizer
-bandana
-Streamlight flashlight and extra batteries
If I'm working, my carry gun and a spare mag are in the bag too (can't really "carry" on the job)
This bag is with me everytime I leave the house and isn't far from hand at home.
In the evening, I dump my wallet, keys, watch, iPod and other stuff that's normally in my pockets into the bag too, so that if there is a fire or other emergency, I can grab the bag and know I have the important things.
I plan to add a thumb-drive containing digital files of all our important household and medical information (insurance, serial numbers etc)
One easy distinction: my most recent bail-out load at work included 6x40mm HEDP rounds. Contents are situationally dependent. :D
hahaha, I love it
and to the OP, since ya know, we friends and all in the real world..... Ive shown you my "car bag" and my "home bag" before..... I think. If not, next time we do some shooting, remind me.
I plan to add a thumb-drive containing digital files of all our important household and medical information (insurance, serial numbers etc)
That can probably be the best thing besides a safe deposit box with all that info in it. As cheap as they are now and as large as they are, instantly updating your files can not be easier. They can store all your documents, pics and video of everything in your house.
Skintop911
10-31-09, 14:14
I plan to add a thumb-drive containing digital files of all our important household and medical information (insurance, serial numbers etc)
That can probably be the best thing besides a safe deposit box with all that info in it. As cheap as they are now and as large as they are, instantly updating your files can not be easier. They can store all your documents, pics and video of everything in your house.
I keep a secure go-drive loaded with scans of vital records, titles and deeds, insurance policies, other useful information, and various photos. A bit of time ago, that preparation was more useful and validated than I could possibly explain. Recommended.
I have a BOB for the whole family (wife and three kids under 3). It contains the essentials and a few luxuries that will last us for 3 days, which is enough to get us to our planned destination. Also includes maps, first aid kit, impromptu shelter material, fire starter, etc., the basic survival gear. Living in Northern CA, just outside of Oakland I want to be ready to leave my house in 5-10 minutes for any emergency (earthquake, fires, riots).
The video posted in another thread got me wondering. Who here actually has a Bail Out Bag? What made you decide to prepare one? What do YOU have in it?
I searched and couldn't find another thread on this so lets have the bail out bag discussion here.
Aaaaaaaaannnnnnddddd............GO!
Hi, I'm Savior 6 and I have a Murse (Man Purse). Don't lie to yourself, we just had to add a cool name to save our egos.
The recent election prompted me to get on this band wagon, because I was actually convinced that either way, the populace would respond badly to the election announcement. Since that fear/worry has subsided I just view the "go bags" good essentials to have around.
I have a Maxpedetion Jumbo Vesipack with:
basic first aid bandages
rubber gloves
saline rinse
benadryl, liquid
aspirin
glucose drink
LED strobe keaychain
reflective belt
mylar blanket and bag
hand warmers
folding knife
small Quick Clot (if things get that bad)
boat matches
Tool Logic CC w/magnifying glass
I also have two loaded AR mags and keep the main compartment mostly empty as this could double as a dump pouch or simply space to carry items to and fro'. I have thought about setting aside a handgun specifically for this bag but have yet to decide what type/size as already have a CCH on me.
In the evening, I dump my wallet, keys, watch, iPod and other stuff that's normally in my pockets into the bag too, so that if there is a fire or other emergency, I can grab the bag and know I have the important things.
I plan to add a thumb-drive containing digital files of all our important household and medical information (insurance, serial numbers etc)
I really like the idea of dumping the daily carry items in the bag at night. The digital copies is also great.
I wouldn't consider the contents you listed a "bag of evil". There's probably a guy or two here that have some serious drama in a bag, and the necessity to use it.
I like believeraz' distinction between descriptions. At the end of the day the bag, no matter what name, is to help me get from point A to point B alive.
photosniper
11-03-09, 09:38
I really like the idea of dumping the daily carry items in the bag at night. The digital copies is also great.
I wouldn't consider the contents you listed a "bag of evil". There's probably a guy or two here that have some serious drama in a bag, and the necessity to use it.
I like believeraz' distinction between descriptions. At the end of the day the bag, no matter what name, is to help me get from point A to point B alive.
"Bag of Evil" is a term coined by my friend and mentor Mercop.
I'm a little late to the party but instead of starting a new thread I'll bump this one back up.
I’ve slowly but surely been putting together a survival pack that I can keep handy around the house or throw in the truck when I have to drive to either DC or Fayetteville for work or when we go to the mountains (or beach) four-wheeling, hiking, camping, fishing, etc. So far I’ve been consolidating things I already have and haven’t purchased much (yet).
Eagle Industries Recon pack (I won this in a class)
Leatherman Wave (received as a gift a couple years ago)
SureFire 6P LED (have a number of those)
Belt knife (either a K-Bar or a Glock 78)
Compass, waterproof bag, small first aid kit, solar blanket & whistle (from my adventure racing days)
Some of the items I threw in my bag I got from around the house; garbage bags, zip lock bags, etc. but I recently purchased a Pocket Survival Pak from Adventure Medical Kit and some water purification tablets.
Up next is fire starting materials and I’m thinking about three different types; butane lighter, some strike anywhere matches, a magnesium flint striker and some pre-packaged tinder. Any suggestions on brands or types or anything to avoid?
I almost always have some type of food on me but I’m going to through some Power bars in my pack as well.
Most of the time I have my G19 with me along with eyes/ears, spare mags and ammo but sometimes I can’t bring that stuff along especially if I’m going to a customer. However when off-roading, hiking or camping I carry it on me and usually have my Eagle EE bag handy.
Any other suggestions? Does it sound like I’m on the right track? What have I left out? What have you found to be essential or simply fluff?
As far as fire starting, collect some drier lint, put it in a ziploc, it takes up no space and weighs nothing.
ETA; Thanks for bringing this back up. It reminds me I still need to update some things in mine.
I have to get mine more together again with some good ideas from here :)
now with kids I have to rethink a bit since I am often with my 5 year old in the car or both the 1 year and 5 year old ?
baby carrier or buggy ?
diapers and baby food is always in the diaper bag for the 1 year old ? the 5 year old I might have to pack a few specifics ? not sure what they are proper shoes and change of clothes ?
kids throw a whole lot of change though on my ideas of my car get home kit and my I have to ditch my house kit is the trailer linked below since I am into expedition camping kinda stuff
I will try to use the 4x4 and I have the conquest model of this trailer :) the one longer model they show putting the tent on up and the demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcSbOOU7wss
lonewolf21
02-01-10, 10:57
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I call the standard school bag knapsack in my trunk a 'get me home' bag, it contains most items that would sustain me for 3-4 days if I should get stuck somewhere for a brief period of time.
Up next is fire starting materials and I’m thinking about three different types; butane lighter, some strike anywhere matches, a magnesium flint striker and some pre-packaged tinder. Any suggestions on brands or types or anything to avoid?
The RAT Fire Kit (http://www.eseeknives.com/fire_kit.htm). Good stuff.
skd_tactical
02-02-10, 14:40
I personally Keep two "Bail out bags" along with my Medical Pack. So technically 3 bags in total depending on the mission/ emergency. Honestly the medical bag gets used most, for drunken mistakes, or car accidents I pass by, etc.
My first bail out bag is low threat type bag. This being where my car breaks down and I just need to survive (not defend myself).
In it I keep -
- 3 Mylar sleeping bags (I can make a tent out of the other two, or keep others warm if I have company.
- Light my Fire blastmatch
- Wet Tinder
- Whistle
- Portbale stove (MSR International b/c it can take several forms of fuel.)
- Katadyn Hiker Pro water filter
- Windproof matches
- Surefire LED G2
- Issue Gerber Multi-tool
- CRKT M16 folder
- Powerbars
- Trauma Sheers
- 100 MPH Tape
- 550 Cord (about 100 ft)
The whole bag is about the size of a ream of Paper/ or an overstuffed claymore pouch.
My E&E Bail out bag is a small chest rig. I'm sure you can figure out which one I prefer ;) . This is not with me at all times due to different state laws.
It contains:
- 6 M4 Mags / 4 Pistol Mags
- IFAK with a few extras
- Trauma Shears
- Compass
- Gloves
- Surefire E2D defender
- Gerber Multi-tool
- Ear plugs
Depending on the situation I can carry both comfortably, or all three, my Medical pack only weighs about 20 lbs and has IV's, Tubing, Curlex, IBD's, ACE Bandages, 2 King Airways, NPA's, Epi-pen, gloves, etc. I can treat 2-3 really wounded people with it to give you the idea of the size. What i take all just depends on the situation, and how much time I have. If I had to choose one it would be the medical pack. Medical Aid is a great bargaining tool when it comes to it.
SOS
The RAT Fire Kit (http://www.eseeknives.com/fire_kit.htm). Good stuff.
Thanks for the tip! I ordered one. I'll tie it to my pack and be good to go.
Thanks for the tip! I ordered one. I'll tie it to my pack and be good to go.
i read a good review on that kit, it mentioned to be sure to use a secondary knife as the striker as its much harder than traditional fero rods on your blade. the review can be found at woodsmonkey.com
i read a good review on that kit, it mentioned to be sure to use a secondary knife as the striker as its much harder than traditional fero rods on your blade. the review can be found at woodsmonkey.com
Yeah I read that too. I have a Leatherman in my pack along with a fixed blade knife in addition to the Benchmade I carry on me. Hopefully that will be enough! :D
In working up my bail-out bag, and just for a small fire kit I could put in my roadside emergency can, I bought a couple of these 3" firesteel rods. They are cheap, easy to use and work as well as the swedish 'light my fire' rods. I will put these in every emergency/survival kit I ever prepare, as well as a reciprocating saw blade to strike it with and probably a wetfire tinder pack.
http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Firesteel-Only
While the 3" is enough, I have found that holding onto it while using it and attaching a lanyard to it is not quite as easy. When I think of it I may try to epoxy a small handle with a lanyard hole onto one end, essentially what the custom firesteels from the above website have done, but less expensive.
I also bought a RAT Izula from this site and I wear it and use it daily. It's a great little fixed blade and lightweight to boot.
fire-starters ?
I have only used this one heavily
http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/camping-hiking/StrikeForceFireStarter.php it works well contains everything to boost a fire start if needed those little cubes work good ;) so from someone that has used his a ton to start fires I know these work well
I have to get one of their blast matches to try seems very cool
not saying the others do not work and will have to research other ones
I do like colors like orange since they can be found easier and seen easier when you need to find it
think if you wear glasses and have not so good vision and you break your glasses !!! will you find a black one on a dark ground at night !!!!
also why carry spare glasses if you wear them
I have started many fires with my kit pretty much every-time I go camping I practice with it a perfect time to get your fire making skills down
yes there are times I use a presto log and flick a match but its fun to do it from scratch
I have posted this before but I did a 6 month live off the land thing one time and it was TOUGH in some ways after a while it got easier but water was the tough thing
fire was never a issue
thegoat273
02-04-10, 13:11
I have the Diamondback Tactical E&E bag. I love it! Plenty of room inside for my two bottles of water,First aid gear, Extra batteries. Has three double m4 pouches on front with an extra pouch for whatever on each end. here is the link for it:
http://www.diamondbacktactical.com/Catalog/CategoryInfo.aspx?filter=1&search=bailout-bag&type=Q&keywordoption=ANY&cid=101
Also there is a great article by MSG Paul Howe on what he recommends on carrying, some really good reading:
www.policeone.com/.../1659120-Active-Shooter-Equipment
Hope this helps
Thegoat273
thegoat273
02-04-10, 13:11
Another question to ask yourself, is what are you using the bag for? Are you a LE officer? Will it be used for just home defense.
tracker722
02-04-10, 14:17
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This is what have, works very well
http://www.survivaltopics.com/gear/categories/Fire/FireSteel/FireSteel-Tubes/
I didn't see a post addressing the OP's video. Seeing how things could go badly for days following a hurricane, earthquake, etc. I put together a BOB for me and my wife and child. It will sustain us for two days. Shortly after this, and prompted by Haiti, my neighbor who works Homeland Security, got orders to prepare a 72 hr BOB.
Most of my ideas I got from youtube, search "Nutnfancy". He has three videos about Urban Survival Kit
Cheers!
ca_fireman19
03-18-10, 04:22
I was a Boy Scout Do I need say more? I do? Okay....BE PREPARED!!! Lame I know, but I am always ready for "The BIG One" (I live in California)...so "the big one" may mean a lot of things, I'll leave that to your imagination.
Personally, I started with a good bag. I'm using a CamelBak MotherLoad a friend gave me. It has all the basic necessities like a first aid kit, water, signaling and navigation tools (compass, local maps, mirror, etc), food (power bars, granola bars, etc) flashlight with spare batteries, glowsticks (many uses), duct tape, small hand saw, fixed AND folding blade knife, hand/feet warmers, pens and note pad, fire making tools (magnesium and steel kit, waterproof matches AND lighter) and last but certainly not least TOILET PAPER. Being that it is a MOLLE pack, I have attached a couple AR mag pouches, a double pistol mag pouch and a MOLLE pistol holster.
Most of my ideas I got from youtube, search "Nutnfancy". He has three videos about Urban Survival Kit
Yeah, well he lost me when he said in one of his videos that he typically carries 3 - 4 knives on his person. :rolleyes:
Thanks for the tip! I ordered one. I'll tie it to my pack and be good to go.
i read a good review on that kit, it mentioned to be sure to use a secondary knife as the striker as its much harder than traditional fero rods on your blade. the review can be found at woodsmonkey.com
Yeah I read that too. I have a Leatherman in my pack along with a fixed blade knife in addition to the Benchmade I carry on me. Hopefully that will be enough! :D
I've read recently that folks are using P38/51 can openers as strikers, since most folks seem to have them in their kits that they would have a fire starter in anyway.
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