| Actually for Christmas I'm going to be making a survival pack. I already have a very basic one but I want something a little more comprehensive.
So far I have:
The following all fit inside my mess set:
Mess set (with three rectangular bowl/pan/watchamacallit)
Very large clear plastic.
8x21 binoculars (very compact)
M1 Compass clone
Alcohol flask (for water)
Can opener (basic)
Reflective mirror (signaling)
Sewing kit
X2 sewing needles
X2 safety pins
Several strands of thread
Book of matches
Collins Gem Survival Guide
Whistle
New additions that don't fit into the mess set...
playing cards (morale)
Basic First Aid Kit (In a completely waterproof case)
First Aid Guide (has some identifiers of various types of wounds)
X1 1"x10 Yds Cohesive Gauze
X6 3"x3" Sterile Gauze Pad
X4 Sterile Butterfly Closures
X6 1"x3" Fabric bandages
X2 Fabric Knuckle bandages
X2 Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads
X6 Anti-septic towelettes
X1 Needle
X1 2"3" Moleskin
X5 8" x 1" Mini Strips
X3 8" x 1/2" Mini strips
X1 5" x 9" combine dressing
X2 Safety pins
X1 1/2" x 2 1/2 yd Tape
X1 pair latex gloves
X40 coffee filters (for water filtering)
Any other suggestions?
Others in my wish list
Flint Saw
Wire Saw
Powerful magnifying glass
Fishing hook and lines
Seeds
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