Survival Kit Items You May Not Have Thought Of!

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Celox Mini Packs: amzn.to/3sl98Ag
Alcohol Prep Pads: amzn.to/3x7fE1s
Surgical Grade Steel Scalpel Blades: amzn.to/3sjwZAs
Non-Adhesive Backed Hook & Loop: amzn.to/3acH8sm
Harness Needles: amzn.to/3mdDVgb
Waxed Tiger Thread: amzn.to/37rOrur
Bobby Pins: amzn.to/3tgiWNo
Singer Safety Pins: amzn.to/3af8bnb
Button Compass: amzn.to/3af7U3D
Compressed Tablet Wipes: amzn.to/3dju1rB
Copper Wire: amzn.to/3e0EoQg
Katadyn Micropure MP1 Purification Tablets: amzn.to/3ggFlGH
Gorilla Tape: amzn.to/3uOIm5a
Mini Purple Flashlights: amzn.to/3mMAIWd
Red BIC Pens: amzn.to/2RCKT4b
CMI Bank Line (inside pen): amzn.to/2Q7bVAf
Notecards: amzn.to/3acPPD6
3M 320 Grit Sandpaper: amzn.to/3skzFOq
Hario Coffee Filter (these are the best and I will be swapping to this): amzn.to/3x7e8fM
Not Shown but could fit, and recommended:
Band-Aid brand fabric bandages: amzn.to/2Q35NZL
Signal Mirror (tape to back of case with gorilla tape, inside it's packaging with directions, mirror side down): amzn.to/3wW9NvJ
Depending on your area, you could also include a small fishing kit with a few hooks a small amount of line and a couple sinkers.

[@my23glock]

Thanks for taking your time to share. I know it takes effort and time to both shoot, edit and upload. I like your ideas and the careful selection of your products. It provided lots of good ideas for consideration. Nice fit and balance. Thanks again for sharing. Sometimes concept videos like this have more far reaching benefits than you can initially see. Good job. Proud! blessings,

[@my23glock]

PS Thanks also for the detailed shopping list. Very helpful!

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

@@my23glock You're very welcome! Enjoy!

[@rallaa941]

Love the idea of using the velcro to make a little packet for needles and safety pins.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I wear a 3 inch piece of fatwood on a paracord necklace. I've drilled a hole in it to thread the paracord through, and coated it with 2 coats of clear nail varnish. The necklace includes a small penknife, ferro rod, and a glow stick. I like making mini kit tins, a mini stove tins. I also have a keyring with 4 mini pill canisters attached for dryer lint, charcloth, fatwood, magnesium, and cottonwood balls in vaseline. Keyring also has knife, torch, guitar picks, candles, matches, and a compass. I'm a girl prepper geek.

[@Pritam043]

I am making a stationary EDC Altoids kit. Please suggest me - 1) Best glue stick or liquid glue which can be used frequently 2) Compact slim stapler

[@VTK72]

So cooool 😊

[@ethanh2392]

The priorities never change no matter how large or small your kit is. SHELTER (i.e.-cordage to construct shelter, fire starting), WATER (i.e.- water bag, purification tablets, aluminium foil to make a pot to boil in) FOOD (i.e.- snare wire, fishing gear), CUTTING ( i.e.- small multitool, razor blades, SIGNALLING (i.e.- mirror, whistle, flagging tape) BASIC FIRST AID (i.e.- bandages, antibiotic ointment, alcohol prep pads). Misc. items include button compass, sewing kit, duct tape, pencil, paper, flashlight. These are all items that can fit into an altoids tin. Combine that with a space blanket rubber banded to the tin and you have a decent compact survival kit.

[@SebastianSynn18252]

In Walmart I've found silver mirror duct tape. I cover the inside of the lid with it and it makes a decent signaling mirror. Not as good as the real thing, but it definitely works well and gives you an extra tool without using up any space.

[@SebastianSynn18252]

Making mini tin kits is a hobby of mine. I especially liked the sandpaper and the cut down pen ideas. I'll be implementing them into some of my future kit builds. Thanks for the ideas!

[@Mike-id8gu]

Good video. These kits are fun, however, unique to your individual plans and perceived needs. I just made a "Grandpa" kit. Anything to patch up and field service my grandchildren. Basically our thinking was along the same lines. I included a nice pair of tweezers [splinters & ticks], and baby Aspirin.

[@OGbrick420]

really love the idea of cutting down the ink pen and using the extra space for cordage! Thanks for Sharing!

[@andreasnitsch8119]

The idear with the Needels is that what i was looking for . Thanks

[@garenkarapetian709]

Horses for courses, right? It all depends what kind of purpose one is building the kit for. If it’s “got lost in the woods” kind of scenario the torch light is more of a morale boost; what you really need is a Mylar blanket, a bin bag and a poncho, and those are not gonna fit into an Altoid tin. Altoid Tins are no more than a good thought experiment (how much and which kind of useful stuff I can fit in a least amount of space?), and based on that kind of thought experiment it’s a good idea to create an EDC pouch. Most of the functions of Altoid tins that I’ve seen are covered by just two objects in my pocket.

[@charlessavage5151]

Thanks for making some suggestions that I did not think. It is appreciated.

[@trailhead743]

I love that Velcro idea. Thanks for the vid

[@robm6335]

Great vid thanks, came away with 2 cracking ideas, the cellos and the Velcro .... Simple but effective 👍🏻

[@josephascroft4774]

Brilliant ideas there man loved the video 👌

[@bendover4496]

A nice piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or a crockpot bag would be a most helpful addition that wouldn’t take up much space.

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

That is an awesome kit brother.

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

Thanks, friend!

[@kidbach]

Nice kit, E. The only thing that I would add, is a Whirl-Pak bag to go with the water decon tablets. Thanks for sharing.

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

Wish it would fit! Hopefully, you take a bottle of water wherever you go, I do.

[@christopherhall406]

Great kit brother

[@andreasnitsch8119]

One of the best wen not the best i seen since now

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Really appreciate you sharing your kit. I got a lot of good ideas from it. There's minor room for improvement and not even much adding or subtracting from the kit. The important thing though is you made this for you so it would work for you. Great insights and good kit.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

To be frank, I mean this respectfully, but critically, the paper and pen are useless, you have no signaling devices like a whistle, maybe the tin can be used as a mirror, but a tiny piece of paper and a pen will never be useful in a survival situation. Never. Especially those small pieces of paper. If I'm going to leave a note/signal for rescuers, I'll take a charred stick and write with big letters on a rock to be noticed on a rock, or leave a rock/stick arrow showing which direction I went. If need be I would draw in the sand with a stick, but a detailed note on a tiny piece of paper will never get noticed or get easily blown away. That being said I think a small ink cartridge for a pen and a piece of paper might be good for personal notes/map making, just not for leaving a note behind and an ink cartridge takes up less space. I'd also recommend putting some kind of signaling mirror, even just a strip of mirror tape and a whistle on top of the kit. Signaling for rescue is the most important within the first 72 hours.

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

I think I mentioned that in the description about adding a mirror. Pen and paper are definitely valuable, but you're entitled to have your own opinion. :)

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@Oldgrowthartisans I did say pen and paper can be valuable, just not in the way you mentioned as for leaving a note, and I did mention using a small ink cartridge instead of a bulky pen. If I missed something in the description that's my bad. Like I said, your kit is a good one and I appreciate you sharing it. Lot of good ideas. Thank you.

[@michaeligtuqnbiga]

You can buy short pressurised pen refills and write with them in a pinch, takes up about as much room as a darning needle. Really like the idea of Velcro as a storage method, great ideas

[@ADVRaven]

I have made your Waterproof Case and striker into a cool micro fire kit. I keep it in my compact 72 hour kit. I love the idea of the velcro!

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

I'm so glad to know they are being put to good use!!! Would be awesome to see it! Maybe you can tag it on Instagram!

[@ADVRaven]

@@Oldgrowthartisans Done. Also, have a video of this little kit as well in my playlist somewhere. Some great gear you provide.

[@davidnagore725]

If I may make another suggestion, replace the alcohol wipe with a betadine wipe. They're more effective with dermal disinfection, they're packaged the same way so it won't impact space usage, and they don't burn like hell on open wounds.

[@jaqian]

Alcohol wipes can double as a firestarter tho

[@davidnagore725]

@@jaqian True enough, but the kit already has fire starting capabilities beyond the alcohol pads, and in a kit this small redundancy is an unaffordable luxury.

[@Pritam043]

I am making a stationary EDC Altoids kit. Please suggest - 1) Transparent tape which can be cut without scissors 2) Liquid glue or Glue stick which will be used frequently 3) Compact slim stapler

[@basp-ef7jx]

I would agree that more cordage would be beneficial. More cordage is always better.

[@scottbrewton2214]

Problem I have had is storage. Dissimilar metals contacting each other will cause corrosion. Ferro, tin, copper, etc.

[@rafaelgelpi5922]

A possibility, sometimes, may be to paint the different metals with clear nail Polish

[@anthonywood7420]

If you can resist the temptation to pull the plastic tab out of the mini flash light, it'll store much easier.

[@mistermedic8963]

Betadine prep pad(s) better than alcohol prep pad.

[@briansimpson8116]

It was ok, Some things I wouldn't have used. The pen, the cordage in the pen, flashlight and sandpaper. I would've put in an emergency foil poncho or blanket for shelter. It would fit. For me, an Altoid kit should just be Fire (small bic and stuff to burn), Water (a bag and pills to sterilize it), and Shelter related.

[@Jhevvon]

That's a pretty cool pocket kit. My only suggestion would be to get or make a container around the size of the fatwood, then shave it down into ready-to-use pieces to go into said container. Kind of like how you want to pre-thread any needles....[[|:-)

[@wirawhitebelt7364]

👍

[@luckybassturd7260]

Nice😎 I might trade the pin for a half of a carpenters pencil ✏️. & I might double or triple the coffee filters & ditch the towelette? Maybe? some coffee filters are okay for tissue or wash cloth too.

[@andreasnitsch8119]

What i know is it must be easy reachabel . For the First stop Bleeding befor everything is full with blood. I bought a New knife that had a kydex scheath. I noticed how hard it Was to get the knife out . Tryed a few Times and ok. One night i wanted to do something and was not fully ther with my thoughts. I Pulled the knife out with my Hand on the scheath. The knife went back a littel bit and with the New scharp blade i gut the Thumb just under the nail . Was not sutch a bad cut but was Bleeding like hell . First i put my Thumb in my mouth . Them took my firstaid bag. Now get it open with one Hand and open a bandage. Not posible without getting blood every were . And all my stuff is neu . So i learned to have one big bandage ( a rap ) . I dont know the Englisch Word as near and easy to access as possible. When you got the Finger raped its easyer to Handel everything . So one closs or how they are called i got in a small bag or pocker on my beld at Front. Small and dos not disturb .

[@travisdent7009]

Wrap is the word you were looking for.

[@davidnagore725]

Never suture a wound in the field, especially with non-sterile items not specifically designed for the task and/or if you're in a situation where a good little pocket kit like this needs to be used. Ever. Control bleeding, clean it as well as you can, protect it with a dressing, and get your ass to civilization.

[@gordontyree9858]

Couldn’t agree more! NEVER suture in the field unless 1. You have the training, practice and experience AND Sterile suture and instruments to do the job!! A much better way to care for a laceration is...Direct pressure to control and stop bleeding, clean wound by irrigation, apply some antibiotic ointment and dress with sterile dressing, then secure with tape. For larger wounds, I carry 3M Steri-strips 1/4 in x 3 1/2 in packet. Same sequence as above. Clean your hands the best you can prior to application to prevent infection! Far superior to suturing and far less painful, plus no specialized training needed to apply. Great little kit! Love the Velcro idea! Thanks!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

What if there was a SHTF situation like a nuclear attack or asteroid hit? I'd suture wounds in the field then if I had no choice.

[@texmex8220]

I agree, especially if the scenario becomes drawn out, infection becomes a major risk factor

[@texmex8220]

@@debbiecurtis4021 An asteroid might kill us all but just in case, FIRST i am not a medical professional so take what I say with a grain of salt. Sterilize whatever your using with boiling water or rubbing alcohol, they do sell suture materials online, as well as suture dummies to practice on for various shapes and depths. Various info online and especially youtube to show how to do sutures.

[@davidnagore725]

@@texmex8220 Like most medical procedures, the only way to become proficient with suturing is through proper instruction by experts and with actual patients. Not all the videos or illustrations on Web will compensate.

[@brianredban9393]

My man you charge 35 buck for a tiny piece of steel to use as a flint. Your crazy has anyone ever purchased one

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

Yeah... A ton of people have... One person just ordered 4 to be shipped out this week. It's a custom piece of high quality steel made by hand. If you'd like something less expensive, I would suggest a Chinese saw blade, that should be within most people's budget if they don't like my pricing. Have a nice day, and hope you retrain your brain to refrain from spreading negativity based out of ignorance.

[@mikeseagrave3612]

tattoist numbing creme to sew yourself up

[@arlenestanton9955]

They sell skin glue, no need to sew up yourself

[@dgunearthed7859]

Give us the links for the haphazard merch but dont sell it in a kit. Make money eirr way. Jk just giving u a hard time. I get it thank u for the vid and links.

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

Sorry man, I'm just not in the business anymore. I only leave these videos up because I know some people will still be able to use them, even though it's not what I do anymore.

[@dgunearthed7859]

@@Oldgrowthartisans right on brother

[@Oldgrowthartisans]

Thank you, I hope you like both!

[@stephengonzalez2997]

You really risk infection with the idea of nonsteril stitches or minor surgery. So when you realize your wound is oozing puss. You will know you are not qualified to have done that and medics will have to remove them. Not advisable to do that! AOS Medical Specialties B.S Healthcare Administration

[@JayC20307]

It’s all crap

[@ppedram6425]

Talk too much

[@SKATICUS2000]

I got the same watch which I absolutely love. The Casio Rangeman. I added a sunnto compass 🧭 on the watch band as a worst case scenario. Great survival tin kit 👍.