Backpacking/everyday survival

[KevDen2005]

I think I paid $30 or less for the medium bag in khaki. Here's an old pic

You definitely have spent some time on the LAPG website!!!

I buy a lot of stuff from them, they have good prices, long waits on shipping but pretty good prices.

[StagLefty]

You definitely have spent some time on the LAPG website!!!

I buy a lot of stuff from them, they have good prices, long waits on shipping but pretty good prices.

Mike at Bowers told me they are almost forced to overstock and that's why they have some good clearout sales.

[Cujo0920]

http://zombiehunters.org/forum/viewt...hp?f=14&t=4103

For those who aren't aware of Zombie Squad, they have some great preparedness forums, including my personal favorite where members post pics & descriptions of their bug-out bags. Clearly some of these guys put some serious thought & practical field experience into the contents.

[Irving]

So I'm trying to put together a small kit that fits inside an Altoids can, which will fit very nicely in my little grab bag. I've found these two sites that have great small stuff to put into a tin like this. They are actually the same people. The second site is their "new" site. I was checking out on the first site, and saw a message that I could get 10% off on the new site with a provided code. I went to the new site, got my 10% off, but the shipping was $2 more, so I ended up paying $.50 more. Either way, both site have some good stuff I thought.

http://www.bestglide.com/

http://www.adventuresurvivalequipment.com/

For the record, I got:

2 of these P-51 can openers - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...an-opener.html

1 of these credit card tools - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...ival-tool.html

2 of these folding razors (orange) - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...erma-safe.html

2 of these whistles - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...s-whistle.html

[KevDen2005]

So I'm trying to put together a small kit that fits inside an Altoids can, which will fit very nicely in my little grab bag. I've found these two sites that have great small stuff to put into a tin like this. They are actually the same people. The second site is their "new" site. I was checking out on the first site, and saw a message that I could get 10% off on the new site with a provided code. I went to the new site, got my 10% off, but the shipping was $2 more, so I ended up paying $.50 more. Either way, both site have some good stuff I thought.

http://www.bestglide.com/

http://www.adventuresurvivalequipment.com/

For the record, I got:

2 of these P-51 can openers - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...an-opener.html

1 of these credit card tools - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...ival-tool.html

2 of these folding razors (orange) - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...erma-safe.html

2 of these whistles - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...s-whistle.html

Good stuff, however I am not sure I would keep it the size of an altoids can, that is pretty small. You can still keep it small but I just think limiting yourself that much isn't that necessary. But all the more power to you if you get it done. I would definitely want some sort of fire starter, water purification, para-cord, and possibly some fishing items, just to name a few. Just my thoughts and if you already have them, disregard.

[StagLefty]

These small packs like I have on my knife sheath come with an Altoids tin and are great for small items:

I keep similar items that you have in there Stuart. I picked up a few Otter boxes last year from REI and they are great for FAK's and other gear:waterproof and different sizes JMHO

[Irving]

The whole deal isn't limited to an Altoid can, just the stuff I can fit into it. It is a great way to get a lot of stuff into a small spot. The bag that the Altoid tin is going into, could actually carry about 7 of them if I packed them into there.

I like that little setup there Stag. Do you wear it on your belt?

[StagLefty]

I like that little setup there Stag. Do you wear it on your belt?

If I'm camping otherwise that knife/sheath without pack is my EDC.

[Irving]

Here are some other small things that are on my list of "to get." I was trying to stay around $20 last night. I spent just under $24 last night.

This box looks to be about 4x the size of an Altoid tin and would fit great in my bag - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...l-kit-box.html

If I was made of money I'd buy a bunch of these and put them on various bags and jacket zippers - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...pper-lite.html

Couple of these silica gel packets - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...g-packets.html

Had I seen this magnifying glass last night I might have picked up 2. Seems flimsy though - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...fier-lens.html

These saws are for sure on my list - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...-wire-saw.html

I really like these tweezers too - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...-tweezers.html

This knife sharpener could come in handy - http://www.adventuresurvivalequipmen...g-systems.html

A first aid kit is a must, but I don't know anything about that stuff.

[StagLefty]

I have that magnifying card-use it for fire starting but takes some practice. Check out countycomm.com also for some unique gear.
FAK just stock with basics you may need-your absolutely correct in not carrying stuff you don't know how to use.