Emergency Kit

[two4hooking]

Who carries one?  Let's see 'em.

Here is the one I carry.  I think the altoids tin is the perfect size to stick in a pocket.  Enough room but not too much.  I have 4 ways to start a fire in here which is probably too many, but ......

Here is my kit:
   
   

The contents are:


2 types of dental floss

pencil

compass

water purification pills

hacksaw blade and firesteel

cotton ball soaked with vaseline wrapped in wax paper

fire tablet

bic lighter

waterproof matches

safety matches

sand paper sriker glued to the inside of tin

signal mirror

treble hook

sewing needle

heavy duty curved sewing needle

razor utility blade

small fish hook

3 position LED light

safety pin


Each of these items has a few potential uses especially the dental floss...

[eflanders]

No pics but I always carry one ESPECIALLY when I am in an unknown area.  My kit has been in my backpack so long that I actually forgot that it was in there and in preparing for my last elk hunt, I put another one in there.  Low and behold, (despite the advice of many, one of the guys in our hunting group did not bring one and really needed it.  Fortunately for him I was paired with him that day and packing both of them.  We remedied the immediate need, and then I gave him my spare kit.  

The one thing your kit does not address is first aid and I have found that to be more common than being lost or stranded...  A simple bottle of super glue, some fishing line and some tape would really add to your kit.  Super glue can be used to close up a cut among other uses.

[stik&string]

My kit is similar as well but I have travel aspirin, travel ibuprofen, and either bandages or duct tape for small wounds/blisters. I also have my backquiver strap braided out of 51 feet of 550 cord that could be used for many uses.

[two4hooking]

Actually the sewing needle, razor blade, and silk dental floss are for first aid.  Superglue would be good also but I need to find a tube small enough.  The floss can also be used to tie on a bandage. Small peice of duct tape hoplds the needles and hook sto the lid.

[TraditionalGuy]

Mine is similar, but I also have glucose energy tablets. They take up very little space and are a must especially in cold climate emergencies

[sleepyhollow]

two4hooking-look for crazy glue in the single use tubes, would be able to fit a couple in there

[frassettor]

[Bear Heart]

They sell the tiny superglue next to the candy bars and other stuff you don't need at the check out stand.

[Roadkill]

About the same, but rubber bands, zip ties and band aids are added. I wrap my tin with electrical tape to keep evrythingbwaterproof.  Google up altoid safety and be amazed - at what others use.

[Shaun]

Smallest first aid kit contains duct tape and aspirin. You need several feet of duct tape for bandages and splints. The aspirin for heart attach/stroke blood thinning.

[calgarychef]

I don't carry a kit, I bring my backpack with the things I'll need.  No offence but I think too many folks put faith in a little can of junk in their pocket.  I have a decent first aid kit, good knife, proper headlamp blah blah....  I guess you have to decide if you want to make a lean to with a razor blade, or if your life can be saved with a bandaid and an aspirin.  Not trying to be a dork it's just a different mindset, if I go out I have enough rudimentary equipment to stay overnight.

[Stumpknocker]

I tend to keep these kinds of things in my hunting pack, along with first aid and snake bite kit. The idea is neat but if I'm using super glue and duck tape for first aid then the end times r surely upon us.  : )

[two4hooking]

Originally posted by calgarychef:
I don't carry a kit, I bring my backpack with the things I'll need.  No offence but I think too many folks put faith in a little can of junk in their pocket.  I have a decent first aid kit, good knife, proper headlamp blah blah....  I guess you have to decide if you want to make a lean to with a razor blade, or if your life can be saved with a bandaid and an aspirin.  Not trying to be a dork it's just a different mindset, if I go out I have enough rudimentary equipment to stay overnight.

Ever drop your pack to put on a sneak?  What would happen if you could not find your way back to your pack before dark.....  What if you were away from your pack for some reason and fell in an icy creek in the dead of winter.  Lots of things can happen out there and this is a little bit of extra safety for not much trouble.  I like to carry as little as needed.

[gringol]

Macgyver could build a chopper to fly you out with all that stuff.

[Knobbir]

There are tons of differing ideas for a "ditch kit"/ PSK/ emergency survival kit/ etc etc.  I for one carry something a bit bigger, and it includes a pretty complete first aid kit with a torniquet.  It does not contain super glue, because the outdoor medical professionals all agree that it is one of the worst ways to control a laceration.Cleaning and irigating (using those iodine pills) is best, then covering with a clean dressing. Duct tape is better than a dirt filled wound, but it is hell to get off, and can tear the wound worse. The snake bit kits have been scientifically tested, and don't work.  Getting to a hospital is the best snake bit treatment.
I would also suggest that it is largely pointless, IMHO, to have water treatment pills without a water storage device. A 1 qt freezer bag is better than nothing. Those big rubber bands in the photo are useful in place of cordage, but I like some 550 in my kit.  I also like a whistle, and a good emergency blanket.

[gregg dudley]

If you search this topic on this forum you will find tons of stuff.   It comes up about 3-4 times per year.

[Hoyt]

About the only thing I carry beside aspirin is Quikclot Pads, gauze and band aids. I take blood thinners and if I even get scratched with a briar I have a hard time stopping the bleeding.

Sometimes I'll just notice blood dripping down my finger without even knowning I was bleeding.

Those Quikclots are a good thing to carry for anybody.

[riivioristo]

Hi

My hunting is taking place near roads and all, so no real need for lots of stuff - but Always I have first aid kit with matches in waterproof bag  - there lies a possibility to cut yourself with broadhead/knife and the ways to solve that in forest (easily) is good business...

[calgarychef]

I carry the basics in my pocket, matches, headlamp, knife, compass  and GPS.  When I drop my pack I usually do a quick "man overboard" on the GPS so I can return to the spot easily.  I think the little kits are realy just extra "stuff" to carry and they give us a false confidence.  I used to carry one and thought, my trusty li'l tin can would get me through anything    I'd rather have a pack with the proper necessities.  The cans are cute though and you can boil water in them too!

[alaninoz]

I'm with calgarychef on this one. I carry enough that if I get directionally embarrassed and have to stay out overnight I'll still be alive and reasonably comfortable in the morning.

As for dropping my pack (well vest and waistpack) for a sneak, it's not going to happen. I've left my arrows behind (doh!) but not the vest or waistpack.