I’ve watched a bunch of these “Altoids Kit” videos. Here’s a list of basic essentials most people include: - Leatherman Micra or Swiss Amy Classic multi tool. - 2” ferro rod and/or waterproof matches with strikers. - Bic lighter wrapped in hemp. - Emergency Whistle - 5-10 ft. of nylon thread or brass wire - 3 ft. of reflective/glowing Duct Tape - Sail/Canvas Needle - Bandages and sanitized wipes - Fishing hooks and small sinkers Button Compasses and mini flashlights are optional if you can find them small enough. If you have room for anything else, I’d recommend tin foil and/or a water collection bag. These kits are fun to make and great to have for emergencies. I have three.
@g.victorpaulson8836
2 жыл бұрын
Part 3 Scalpel / surgical blade - REALLY BAD IDEA! I know a lot of people put these in their kits, as well as single edged razor blades, but in my opinion, these are just a cut artery waiting to happen. One slip and that thing goes right to the bone. Now I’m not saying they’re too sharp. A sharp knife is a beautiful thing. I’m saying that razors and scalpel blades are not designed to be held in the fingers; they are designed to be clamped in a holder or handle, in order to be used safely. It’s better to carry a knife designed with a good handle. My Altoids kit has a full-sized Victorinox Farmer-X, with a solid blade, a saw, an awl, a pair of scissors, and the standard can and bottle openers that double as screwdrivers. Can I cut myself with it? Hell, yeah! But it’s a lot less likely! Alcohol wipes - as with the bandages, if you’re not carrying an IFAK, then including these in the kit as part of the first aid element is fine. BD brand pads are small and stay well moistened during storage. Save them for their intended purpose instead of using them for fire lighting; there’s plenty of tinder out there. Aluminum foil - there are some products out there that are much thicker even than what is sold as HD household foil. OX Plastics sells an extra heavy duty aluminum foil that is .0016” thick and is really tough stuff. So, that’s it. I typically don’t carry an Altoids tin kit, but I did build one, and I use it when I’m going really light, say on a short hike for a couple of hours and I just want something in my pocket that I can rely on. To me, the whole idea of these kits is that they stay on my person, apart from any other gear I’m carrying, in case I get separated from my pack, my food, my canoe, my car, or any other main gear. At least then I have the tools on me to patch a wound, light a fire, build a shelter, purify some water, maybe get a little food, and either get rescued, or navigate out on my own. I must say that in the main, I do not like Altoid tin kits. They are too small, generally. I prefer to carry larger, full-sized tools that I can depend on. I use a Maxpedition Mini organizer pouch that fits very nicely in almost all of my cargo pants and shorts. It has one Victorinox Farmer-X (blade, saw, scissor, awl, can and bottle openers); a minimalist 6" CRKT full tang fixed blade; a 7/16” X 6" ferrocerium rod and striker; a large BIC lighter in an Exotac sleeve; an SOL HeatSheet two-person (5'X8') mylar sheet and a second SOL HeatSheet standard (5'X7'); two WhirlPak 1-liter plastic bags; 20 Katadyn MicroPur water purification tablets; one Tortoise Gear 1-liter solar water purification bag; 50' of micro paracord; one 25' length of MIL-C 550 paracord, pre-configured as quick-deploy ridgeline; one spool Kevlar thread (approx. 30'). This covers the basics. Notice that there are 2+ items for each of the 5 Cs..."If I need one, I need two". I also always carry a small IFAK in the other cargo pocket, along with a SWAT tourniquet and a 6" Israeli bandage. Enough of my ranting! You’ve made a great start. Good luck to you, Sir! Keep on the sunny side of the street, and keep on keepin’ on!
@g.victorpaulson8836
2 жыл бұрын
Part 2 Toothpick(s) - Besides getting those trout bones and wild nuts out of your teeth, which you could do with any whittled twig, why are these in the kit? I would love to see a demo video of you sewing something with a toothpick. As for tinder, the world is full of tinder, all around us, except perhaps in the most sterile urban setting. A better choice for almost exactly the same amount of space is a sturdy sail needle, pre-threaded with some heavy duty carpet thread. I store one in a clear sealed straw. Ferrocerium rod - this is a solid choice for an Altoid kit, but what are you striking it with? I don’t see anything suitable in your kit. I use the spine of my SAK saw. An 80 mm diameter rod will give you hundreds, if not thousands of fires. Practice this skill until it is second nature. It is my second go-to after the Fresnel lens. Sugar - what? No tea bag? If you’re going to carry seasoning for food, carry salt. And put it in something durable, like a sealed clear straw. Be sure to label it! Safety pin - You seem unsure of what to do with this pin. It is a very small one, actually. To be of any real use, it should be at least 1.5 “ long, and you should have more than one. Brass is better than steel, to be sure. I carry four 2” brass safety pins in my kit. There is a way to interlock them to save space, but I can’t describe it here. Fish hooks - the first question I would ask is “do you know what species of fish are in the streams, ponds and lakes of your area, or the area where you will travel?”. Then I would provision my kit with the appropriate tackle for those species. Also keep in mind that you can catch a big fish on a small hook, but likely cannot catch a small fish on a big hook. I carry three #6 hooks and three #4 hooks, pre-rigged with wire leaders, swivels and split-shot sinkers, so all I have to do is tie on a length of line and bait it. Split-shot sinkers - two sinkers are enough for one line, You have three hooks. Pack more. I would also encourage you to put all such small pieces in a bag or tube (straw). Cable tie - always a handy item for repairs and many other uses. Look for the ones that are reusable; they have a lock release tab that allows you to open them again. Wire saw - I’ve never been a fan of these for two reasons: one is that they tend to break, and two is that they rarely have any kind of ergonomic handles and so become very tiresome and even painful to use for any amount of time. If you are going to include one, be sure it is a military spec version (look here: www.bestglide.com/products/spiral-wire-military-saw). Best practice is to use a green branch and fashion a bow saw, using the rings provided. Fresnel lens - this is perhaps the most valuable item in the kit! It is my #1 go-to for combustion. With sufficient sunlight, I can start a fire with one 99% of the time, with only natural tinder. I use the ferro rod as a backup for the lens, and I reserve any lighter or matches for last resort. I notice that you are using it for hardly more than a “divider”, and that it is laid under the wire saw. I can see in the video that it is already scratched, which impairs its optical properties. It should be stored in a plastic sleeve to protect it. By the way, this type of lens was developed as an innovation in lighthouse design in the early 19th century, by the French physicist Augustin-Pierre Fresnel. His name is pronounced “fray-NELL”. Bandages - if you are not carrying a separate IFAK, including a couple of bandages in the Altoids kit is prudent. They weigh nothing and take up little space. I prefer the BandAid brand with the Neosporin already on the pad, so I don’t need to carry a packet of antibiotic gel.
@g.victorpaulson8836
2 жыл бұрын
Part 1 Even though this video is eight years old, I’m going to comment anyway, because maybe the O.P. will read my stuff, and because anyone who searches and finds this video, like I did, may benefit from what I think. Here are my thoughts, while watching you describe each individual item. Some I agree with, some I don’t. I’ll give you more of my personal philosophy on such kits, at the end of my ramble. Rubber bands - change them out for “ranger bands”, which are cross-sectional rings cut from a bicycle inner tube. They’re much stronger and won’t disintegrate over time like rubber bands do. Also, there’s no way that those two cheap rubber bands are going to hold a spear head on a shaft with any kind of durable reliability; and anyway, there’s no spear head in this kit, and that is no easy thing to make in the wild. Matches / strike pad - having these taped to the inside of the lid leaves them vulnerable, especially to water, since the kit is not sealed. The matches may be waterproof, but the strike pad is not. Electrical tape is not the best choice because over time it loses its adhesive property. I would at least put the matches and strike pad in a small plastic bag, and tape that to the lid. I carry three storm matches, a strike pad and a Tinder Quik plug sealed in a clear drinking straw. Fishing line - Ten feet is not enough, even for fishing. You’ve got three hooks, so that’s only three feet each. You’ve got room for a lot more. Also, fishing line is not a great option for snares. Most critters will chew right through it to escape. Use stainless steel wire for snares. Cotton balls - work some vaseline into it and store it in a clear sealed straw. This way you have it ready to use as tinder, or lip and wound treatment. Don’t worry about the kit rattling. If you have it packed right, and have maximized your space, it won’t rattle much. Compass(es) - it seems like a great idea to carry two compasses, as stated; however, in such a small space, I think it’s better to acquire a more reliable compass and just pack one. There are lots of other ways to determine the cardinal directions. Just my opinion. Lip balm - too big for what it is, and not that useful. As I said above, apply vaseline to the cotton balls ahead of time. For almost the same space as the tube, you can fit a SAK or small multitool. Get rid of it. Lighter - not a bad choice, but perhaps redundant, considering you’ve already got matches, a ferro rod, and a Fresnel lens. Fire making skills are paramount, and should be consistently honed and maintained. I use a lens, a ferrocerium rod, a lighter and matches, in that order, in 99% of cases. Man-made tinder is for backup when natural tinder is scarce or too wet. My Altoid kit has a lens, a ferro and three matches. Hemp cord - makes a fine tinder, but no better than many natural tinders. A small hank is fine to carry as part of one’s fire strategy, but I would question its tensile strength. As cordage, there are much better options. Kevlar thread is much stronger. A Type 1A paracord is smaller than the 550 stuff and very tough. A #15 bank line is 0.05” in diameter and has a tensile strength of 120 pounds. A 20’ length wound into a tight hank is barely larger than my ring finger, and I have never had any break when hanging tarps, lashing poles, lacing boots and many other uses. P-38 can opener - Why? Are you expecting to stumble upon someone’s cabin pantry? This is another tool that many add to an Altoids kit, but is of questionable use. It can really only do one thing, and if you have a good SAK or multitool, you already have a can opener. Besides, there are other ways to open a can. Get rid of it. Whistle - always a good item to carry. The smaller and louder, the better!
@normanroeder6868
3 жыл бұрын
Use a fresnel lens first as it is renewable indefininly.
@mikewhited4745
3 жыл бұрын
No flashlight
@harmonykeys1777
3 жыл бұрын
Good
@ancientixl
3 жыл бұрын
Great video with well thought out solutions to your needs. A few suggestions if I may: www.bestproductscompany.com/products.html for the wire saw. There are a ton of poor quality saws that are out there that aren't worth 2 cents. This is the one that supplies the U.S. military and Chuck Yeager used to cut his space helmet off. It will cut the ceramic tiles on the shuttle.
@ethos186
4 жыл бұрын
A great kit over all, actually. However, you’re missing the one most crucial item... A KNIFE. without a knife, it’s useless. A Victorinox Classic, Opinel no. 4, or some other small pocket knife. Ditch the lip balm and coat the cotton in Vaseline and put them in a tiny ziplock to make room. Also, I would ditch the sugar and replace it with a couple salt packets and a water purifying tablet. Everything else are great choices.
@damien2652
4 жыл бұрын
you need 3 compasses because 1 can be wrong but two are right
@kathys53
4 жыл бұрын
No duct tape, water bag (grocery stores have thin but fairly strong ones), purification tablet, light (other than using the Bic), mirror? Love having the saw, but to cut deer bone? No, to get firewood because you are in an emergency.
@jakealexander3024
4 жыл бұрын
Having 2 compasses 🧭 is genius! I’ve seen a lot of these videos but you are the first to do this. Brilliant!
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4 жыл бұрын
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@mexicansnorlax909
4 жыл бұрын
Id wrap the tin with some paracord and add a spider code honey bee
@hanseldominguez1706
5 жыл бұрын
Not waterproof
@dannysanchez846
5 жыл бұрын
Nice
@margaretadler6162
5 жыл бұрын
What is cottonwool? It's ether cotton or wool unless it come from some sort of hybrid sheep!
@rickfrench5179
5 жыл бұрын
Four fire starters? Four? Toothpicks for sewing? I would tape the fish hooks and sinkers next to the matches on the lid. Ranger bands instead of rubber bands. Small flashlight, Advil and purifier tablets.
@Sabbathbloodysabbath666
5 жыл бұрын
I mean do you REALLY think you’ll be fishing? Or perhaps be SO out of energy you’d need to eat JUST sugar? Or make a spear? I mean some stuff I can understand but the majority of this is not EVER going to be relevant
@cherylT321
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome kit! Thank you.
@Damo-hp7bc
6 жыл бұрын
Victorinox Mini Champ A plastic bag a small flashlight two painkillers in case of emergency and you have to wait a small piece of paper with next of kin number on it and list of if any meds you might be on or the ones you have just taken
@tinadoster6377
6 жыл бұрын
You should put duct tape in your survival tin
@miscellaneousNsuch
6 жыл бұрын
I can't see rubber bands lasting me long. Wrapping it in Paracord doesn't make it so thick that it's obnoxious, and adds a huge survival factor if you can't build your own rope in a survival situation.
@Godswrathishere1
6 жыл бұрын
I really liked this one. Thanks for posting. Helpful for my son.
@markstanton63
6 жыл бұрын
If the two compasses don't concur ..... How do you determine which one is malfunctioning?
@owenshupp7736
6 жыл бұрын
This is amazing why did he only make one vid
@lachlanp4198
6 жыл бұрын
Things you should add: •A high quality signal mirror •A plastic bag for water collection •Paper clip •A piece of paper with important contact details (friends and family, local police stations etc.) •Nails for building shelters •Water Purification Tabs •A mini LED (I recommend the Nano Light LEDs they're pretty good for such a tiny LED light) •and how could you forget DUCT TAPE.
@jhanvigupta6758
6 жыл бұрын
You can create a fire with magnifying glass and sunlight, just concentrate a beam of sunlight with magnifying glass on leaves or on paper
@papamc1937
6 жыл бұрын
A mistake I see over and over is people over describing things.
@m1st846
6 жыл бұрын
xjjdjxjxnnxnnjjjë. mëranao
@91classicrock
7 жыл бұрын
where are the cigarettes? I need them to survive
@SSgtPayne-jv3qv
7 жыл бұрын
HOW DOES HE DO THIS I CAN ONLY FIT 5 THINGS WTF?!?!??!
@lachlanp4198
6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Catz ikr
@davidthompson6834
7 жыл бұрын
Survival for what ?
@angelmud5921
7 жыл бұрын
David Thompson just would let you know surviving where not much stuff is found 🙃
@lachlanp4198
6 жыл бұрын
Survival for when your country turns to chaos
@KILZ_DrpzzZ-_-
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video :)
@galacticshrimp8625
7 жыл бұрын
so many unneeded things
@henrycruz8291
8 жыл бұрын
Where can you get this
@elisehudson2741
8 жыл бұрын
THIS IS THE BEST!!!
@diannehall7701
8 жыл бұрын
I'll take 2 please...How do I order them?
@WiseGuySurvivalGear
8 жыл бұрын
on my link
@kaitkunts
8 жыл бұрын
Add in a can of coke zero and then I can survive
@tomholden5772
8 жыл бұрын
Kait Hudson lol
@sebasgalvezllorente2685
7 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone, the greatest results that i've had was by following the Marla survive system (just google it) without a doubt the no.1 survival that I have ever tried.
@ingostoll2552
8 жыл бұрын
you like to speak a lot ?! LOL ...you had good thinks inside ,but no salt,knife,magnesium..
@lachlanp4198
6 жыл бұрын
He had a fire steel and a surgical blade
@маткорладић
8 жыл бұрын
imthink tjis is best one
@WiseGuySurvivalGear
8 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I've put the items back on sale
@mindybarks1161
8 жыл бұрын
good I idea
@madisonprice271
8 жыл бұрын
alominium lol at 9:10
@torenmcknight
8 жыл бұрын
thats how most people around the world pronounce it
@WiseGuySurvivalGear
8 жыл бұрын
Ha! yeah I'm Australian.
@madisonprice271
8 жыл бұрын
Lol
@lachlanp4198
6 жыл бұрын
LtWolf/TheOfficialWolf haven't you ever heard an Aussie before
@sourpatchgod2997
8 жыл бұрын
can i ask you a serious question +wiseguy survivalgear
@WiseGuySurvivalGear
8 жыл бұрын
go for it
@kevinparker2409
8 жыл бұрын
This is a joke video right?
@JamesFourmanDbz
8 жыл бұрын
Nope it's real
@zylercommon5405
8 жыл бұрын
U need more tape
@michaellodge4927
8 жыл бұрын
good first video Michael
@DAVID-gg2dn
8 жыл бұрын
Instead of toothpicks needles more fishing line and thicker hemp but other than that pretty good
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