let say limited to a small pouch in size of items. ( not including clothing)
Mine would be :
Rat RC3 or SOG multi tool ( sorry couldn't decide)
Mag fire block
small SS hiking cup
550 cord ( 25ft. )
What's yours?
let say limited to a small pouch in size of items. ( not including clothing)
Mine would be :
Rat RC3 or SOG multi tool ( sorry couldn't decide)
Mag fire block
small SS hiking cup
550 cord ( 25ft. )
What's yours?
I'd replace the magnesium block with a Swedish firesteel - personal preference.
I'd also swap the cup for a good signal mirror. I know you could theoretically polish the cup to act as a mirror, and make it a multi-tasker. I'd prefer a good mirror, however.
I have a Rat-3 in D2 as well, it's a good blade for the money.
And I'd definitely keep the 550 cord.
The cup is mirrior polish and didn't even think about it as a mirror. Good call! I did put the cup in there as atleast somthing to boil water with as a way to get safe drinking water.
Emergency Space Blanket
Leatherman
GI Canteen Cup
Magnesium Fire block
Last edited by Ak44; 02-28-10 at 19:52.
"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion." — Gen. William Thornson, U.S. Army
If you are not limiting it to 4 items, then consider some Micropur water purification tablets, or possibly a small bottle of potassium permanganate crystals.
Depending on your environment, a small tube to siphon water may prove more useful than a cup. Or some heavy-duty aluminum foil can accomplish the same thing, and be utilized for more purposes.
Survival gear tends to be specific to an environment, as well as your skillset. I have different sets of equipment for different areas and climatic conditions.
But I always have something for signaling, fire starting, and water treatment. I can survive several weeks without food. But I'll die of dehydration in as little as a day, and freeze to death even faster.
And a mirror can signal an aircraft from a distance you would not believe, in the desert on a clear day.
How about one of these?
http://aquamira.com/emergency/aquamira-frontier-filter/
Also, saw this on aluminum foil this morning.....
http://www.bepreparedtosurvive.com/D...num%20Foil.htm
Knife
Sleeping Bag
Fire Bar
Stainless Steel Cup (can't boil shit in a siphon)
Last edited by Outlander Systems; 03-01-10 at 11:27.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned a quality steel snare yet (you could use 550 cord I suppose). Food may not be as high as water, but eventually a meal will become an asset. Don't forget a magnifying glass works wonders for firestarting, and some signal mirrors even include a small glass for said purpose.
Fifth on my list would be paracord...
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