survival kit help

[ryanrrx]

One thing that caught my eye,: cotton balls.

No need for them.  You have plenty of gear to make tinder for firestarting and they're pretty worthless for bandaging.  If they were for bandaging, dump them.  For big bleeds, you're better off with tampons and sanitary napkins.  They can be packed into wounds, absorb WAY more than cotton and can double as compression bandages if need be (Use with duct tape for example).

Edit to add:

I'd skip the water purifier tabs.  They're slow to use, and taste like cr@p.  Either get a good pump filter or go with a Steri-pen.  You can purify WAY more water, much faster and it will taste better too.

i get what your saying.............
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here's a pic for those of you that wanted to see what i picked up other  day for a few dollars...



looking for some Mylar bags..there is rain poncho latex gloves
vinyl gloves ..hammer crowbar..ive already fastened a little quick release for the hammer with paracord..so it can hang on my back belt loop and be deployed easily..


a new little update here...

i got the fishing rod today..this thing is awsome..im looking in the shed for a old reel see if it fits..

super compact rod..sad thing to reel doesn't free spool to cast..kind of lame if ya ask me...

but i didnt get it for the reel...i got it for the compact size of the rod.,..

few pics..all of this is dedicated to my esp it does not get used its just sitting in the closet ...




btw i tried my abu garcia full size bait cast ...its too long..doesn't fit...

which is fine..i got other plans..

[ryanrrx]

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[New_World]

awesome kit.

makes me want to put one together.
actually, I NEED to put together one.
It will mostly be ammo though.
idk if I'll use packets of ketchup either. =)

edit: you forgot the booze!

[glorn]

Just a few coments in general:

If you cannot carry it all on a long hike, then it is too much or too heavy.

Shelter is number one, water is number two. Food is way down that list.

Given those points, lose the ketchup.. and anything else that is not really necessary. Items should be multifunctional and/or simple. Look for items that can be used to improvise or create other items.

You have zero degree sleeping bags. That tells me you expect a cold weather bug out. You then hinted at adding jeans to your packs. Cotton is a very poor choice for cold weather survival clothing. Stick with wool and/or modern synthetics.

Toilet paper?

[glorn]

Forget the coffee. Tea is lighter and easier to pack.. and easier to make on the run.. if you must have it.

Lose the cooking oil. This is weight that is not useful. Grill or bake your food. I suspect you are planning to cook by fire. Frying and sautéing in a survival situation is a bit luxurious. I'd rather eat fish baked in clay than carry a bottle of oil.

While cigs are a good trade if the world goes to hell, I'd rather be better equipped by carrying something I can use instead. And if the world goes to hell, I'd steer clear of other people at all costs. Why should I barter with you for cigarettes when I can just kill you and take your food, ammo, and wife? Same is true of the whiskey. I cannot imagine anyone caring about smelling sexy at that point... Cologne and perfume?

If you want to have a barter stash, then do that. Bury some whiskey inside a capped PVC pipe in a location you can get to later. But don't weigh your party down with fifth bottles of booze.

But planning for TEOTWAWKI is one thing.. Planning for a major disaster is another. Which do you expect?

If you expect the former, then I'd suggest losing anything to trade in favor of ammunition. And maybe add a bible, because you will need all the help heaven can offer. I'm not much of a religion man myself, but I pray that day never comes.. And if it does, remember the old military adage: there are no atheists in fox holes.

If you expect the later, then your kit needs money, not cigs. Cash. Gold maybe. Anything short of the fall of man will still accept the mighty dollar. And cash is light and easy to pack.

[Turnstone]

If you have ordered the book I suggested, read it as soon as possible. I just have read the first chapters so far, but there are so many good suggestions and thoughts in there. And I haven't reached the chapters on equipment etc. yet (but I had a look at a few pages  )

[ryanrrx]

i have to Wait 14 days for the book to come so..

thanks for so much for the input..and yes i removed the ketchup and added packets for salt ketchup pepper etc etc...

myself..i want it in my pack..because ya never know..

everyone is different...there is no difference if i carry a few things different then everyone else..that's ok...it my pack..i can carry it ...and it weighs a whole 22lbs as of right now..

and I'm adding a few things like
cold steel pepper spray suppose to be awesome for anything defensive
pocket air horn
sony am fm 1aa battery pocket radio 80% feedback..

uniden 22 mile pocket 2 way radios run off AAA batt
1 pair sealed safety glasses
3m high quality dust mask
real flame gel..this will help start any fire in a hurry..
aquamira fortier water filer 20gal x2
pack of 6 glow sticks
1 box baking soda
strap velcro reflectors
zip pouches to organise everything
water resistant
pen signal flair pen


please don't feel discouraged if i don't take ur advice..
I'm glad for any input..but realistically i don't need to take all advice, a lot of it just doesn't suit me but thank you anyway..