Survival Kits in the 5th Gen T4R

[Okki]

I carry the following in my vehicle everyday

1. Glock entrenching tool with saw
2. 2 tow straps
3. Hitch mounted recovery D ring shackle
4 6in fixed blade Hunting Knife
5. Surefire flashlight w/extra batteries
6. Leather-men multitool
7. 100ft of 550 cord
8. Fleece Blanket
9. Lighter
10. Garmin
11. Forestry service maps
12 Cell phone charger
13. Glock19
14. First aid kit

When me and my wife and kid take longer trips I throw a couple MRE's in the vehicle and a gallon of water.
But after reading this story and see all the stuff BlairB has in the other thread I might need to revise my provisions alittle bit better safe then sorry.

15. Sheet of plastic
16. 2 rain jackets
17. 2 First Aid packs (one in a BDU organizer for carry) (each with pocket knives)
18. Basic tool set
19. Magnesium fire starter
20. Lighter
21. Compass
22. Fleece Jacket
23. heavy duty tie-strap

I'm largely in line with hamiltonj2w1. But I'm waiting for my Henry AR7 Rifle to come in. Henry Repeating Arms | Fine Rifles Made in America and Priced Right

.22LR is quite useful for taking down small game and you can carry a ton of round for very little weight. My 9MM is nice for up close, but most people will not hit rabbit at 40 yards with it. because the Henry is broken down into the stock it's also less likely to piss off your local LEO.

Pretty cheap investment at $275 and your local Air Force crews use them too, so it can't be all crap.

Okki

 

[jca21]

IMHO, i prefer the ruger 10/22's over the henry ar7s

slap on a 50 round drum magazine on the ruger and it becomes one hell of a formidable weapon.

 

[DEKA3]

Found this during my search...


Transitioning to Seven Day Bug-Out Bags, by Firefighter Charles - SurvivalBlog.com


I have pretty much the same as everyone else, and also:

hand crank flashlight (mutli-purpose - cell phone charger & flashlight & radio & emergency beacon) Amazon.com: Etón American Red Cross ARCFR360R Solarlink Self-Powered Digital AM/FM/NOAA Radio with Solar Power, Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger (Red): Electronics

glow sticks

bug repellent

waterproof matches

toilet paper

Awesome suggestions so far! Keep 'em coming...

 

[Okki]

Just saw this item on Kit Up!

http://kitup.military.com/2011/10/tactical-lighting-solutions-wants-to-replace-the-chemlight.html

Pretty neat and versatile if you watch the video. looks like a better choice compared to chem-lights.

Okki

 

[Kraeken]

Also check out the Glo Toob-

Glo-Toob | The High Intensity, Multipurpose, Waterproof Lightsource!

 

[Djrashonal]

Whenever I travel into the wilderness or any place where one's life can be at risk, I pack the proper equipment, very similar to what people have posted above.

However I live in, and spend most of my time in, the NYC Metropolitan Area. Although technically help is only a phone call away, in real life you need to be prepared and willing to do what needs to be done to protect yourself and others while help is on the way.

Even in the city I feel it is necessary to keep several items on hand at all times. My average day can take me from some of the worst neighborhoods in the US to pristine deserted beach, all within the city limits. I'm also a tiny bit touched in the head from 9/11 and flight 587. Its hard for me to relax without at least a pocketknife on hand...

Since its a little unreasonable and a bit nutty to carry a set of forcible entry tools in my truck, I carry a camper's axe and a Stanley Fubar. Here is some of the other stuff I carry. One or two things change depending on space and the season-

Camping axe with a flat head
Stanley Fubar
Fire extinguisher
Fire hydrant wrench
First aid kit w/pocket mask, sometimes O2 and a BVM if I'm diving, snorkelling, etc.
Always a folding shovel, in winter a bigger shovel
Full change of dry clothes including rain gear, gloves, hat
Big towel
Work gloves
Tow strap
Surefire and/or Streamlight flashlight with extra batteries
Knife (often several)
Leatherman
Road flares
Lighter
Scuba fins in the summer when there's room
Something that will hold water
Tire plugs
Basic hand tools
Bandana (because N95 masks get nasty and useless after a while in storage...)
Some kind of eye protection
Meds- Pain killer, and something for diarrhea
Duct tape
Krazy Glue or similar
Rope ladder made from 25' of Kernmantle tied into evenly spaced butterfly loops with a carabiner on the end
550 paracord
A set of lock picks (I know how to use them and they take up no space, so why not?)
Frisbee
Binoculars

Unrelated, but I also keep an old Nkion D50 stuffed in the back with the jack. Sometimes you need more camera than an iPhone!


Having this stuff with me gives me great peace of mind knowing that whatever I come across on a daily basis, there is a reasonable chance I can either get away or get some kind of handle on it.

Good stuff! you must be FD

 

[Fialdj]

what is the best way to carry the firecrackers of firestarter?

 

[Okki]

Just saw this on TheFirearmsBlog: The 1 Pound Pack-Rifle (And Fishing Pole!) | The Firearm Blog

Rifle broken down for packing:

Rifle in "fishing pole" configuration:

I'd still rather have an AR-7, but a cool concept and execution none the less.

Okki

 

[phillyd2]

I just reorganized all of my stuff and will post pics later but wanted to pass along a comment on the AR7. I have one and love everything about it - most of all the idea of it - but for one small thing.....it really shots like crap. At least mine does and I have read its a common complaint. The trouble is they have trouble feeding the next round so I mostly consider mine a single shot rifle.

 

[sc1911cwp]

I was just reading this thread to see what it was about. All I need is a flashlight, phone and tie for a tow. So tell me where you guys live because I am GREEN with envy.:hatsoff:

 

[DDM4]

Interesting thread. While I'm of like mind, I generally don't get involved in these types of discussions as they seem to jump the shark around roughly page 3. Often times, these end up in the realm of fantasy and WTF?!

Some guys have posted some good kit and mine is much the same however, one thing I will add emphasis to is a small axe. I carried, for years, a gransfors bruks small forrest axe. Not taking anything away from that awesome tool but it wasn't until I went out with a friend of mine, who carries a tomahawk, that I realized how much extra bulk I was carrying. It occurred to me, I'm not felling large trees on my excursions, so why am I carrying this monster? I picked up a fiskars X7 and a Cold Steel tomahawk to test out for myself.

The Fiskars can do a lot of work for a 14" tool however, the tomahawk is incredibly versatile. You can remove the head and make a new haft in the field if needed. You can reposition the head and make different tools. Just an all around tool, imo.

I'm not suggesting brands here. My GB axe is something I take pride in and the fiskars came recommended to me by a few people. The CS tomahawk was inexpensive and seemed to be decent steel for the price. There are forums dedicated to this stuff if you're interested. I just wanted to bring attention to the importance of carrying some sort of chopping or splitting tool in your kit.

I also have an ESEE-5, that frankly, can do nearly everything the Fiskars and tomahawk can but at a much higher energy output.

Concerning packs, Eberlestock is the real deal for me when I'm in the field due to their ability to load weight correctly and carry a lot. That being said, I'm starting to cut more and more from my pack in an effort to save weight. I found a lot of the stuff I carried with me, even in circumstances where I've had to go the pack, I've never used. Also, there were other things in the pack that could cover the area of the removed product anyway.