Backpacking/everyday survival

[Irving]

I've checked out that site many many times.

I think I got it from you originally. I know it was someone from here. County Comm is a bit difficult to navigate though.

[Irving]

So I was going to use two Altoid tins and dedicate one of them to a fishing/sewing tin. Any ideas on how to hold the fishing stuff? Right now I just have some hooks and weights tossed into the tin. Is there like a tiny plastic box to keep them together or something?

Seems like this would work: http://goinggear.com/index.php?main_...roducts_id=252

But it also seems like it'd be too much weight for little result.

[StagLefty]

I have a couple of those pill holders for keeping a few meds safe and dry. I had picked up an altoid kit from Best Glide and the hooks are still in the small zip lock
bags they came in. As long as your aware of hooks being in there I think your fine without any special holder. JMHO

[Inconel710]

For the fish hooks - try taping them to the back of the Altoids tin. Regular Scotch tape should do the trick, just leave the shank of hook out where you can get a fingernail under it to remove it from the tape. That should keep them from rattling around and poking you when open the kit.

[Eldorado556]

If you know someone who is a diabetic the bottles that hold test strips are pretty handy. The lids are nice and tight and they have an oxegen absorber inside. Great for a fishing kit or other small items.

I actually made up a bunch of small fishing kits recently.


Each kit has 2 lidded poly containers. 1 2 ounce and 1 1/4 ounce to hold the small items.

50 feet of 20lb Power Pro braided line wound onto a metal sewing bobbin with snap swivel attached.
1 9" 30 lb wire leader.
4 size 14 snap swivels.
10 BB size removable split shot. (only 6 shown in picture)
2 Eagle Claw #8 snells.
1 Matzuo 3/0 sickle treble hook, use for snagging or retrieving items.
2 Matzuo size 1 red chrome worm hooks.
3 Matzuo size 12 baitholder hooks.
2 Sanhu size 8 baitholder hooks.
3 Matzuo size 6 plain shank hooks.
Berkley Gulp maggots for bait.





The small container sits in the bottom of the larger one. The bigger hooks and line go on top. Plenty of room to add your own gear. This kit was built around the idea of passive fishing. Setting up trot lines and bank lines. Lures can be added to suit your environment if desired. I really can't see the point of kits that include spoons when you have no reel to use them effectively.

[ghettodub]

I'm about to start working on a BOB today, and heading to the store this afternoon to start getting goodies for it. I'm kinda excited!

[Irving]

Great post Eldora. I actually found that I had a ton of fuse boxes in an old tool box. They are perfect for holding hooks, swivels, weights, etc, so they aren't rattling around. One is a normal plastic box with a snap on lid. The other is a metal/plastic type where the lid slips on and off. They are the perfect size to fit inside an Altoid tin. I did end up switch to a cigar tin that I had laying around though. It is about 2.5x bigger than the Altoid tin and works just great. Also, I got all that stuff I ordered last week.

[gnihcraes]

Finally got all the bob's setup for the family. One "Nice" Kelty backpack for each member. I still have a few items to add, but they are the more expensive items like good clothing, hats, gloves, medical, water bottles, maps, compass, etc. I built a list of items and slowly spend the money on a few of the items. Eventually it will be complete.

My daughter (10) was very excited to put all the items in her backpack I just picked up. (Sportsmans Warehouse has Kelty backpacks discounted on a end shelf away from the regular backpack isle)

[ghettodub]

Got a good start on mine last night. Picked up a non-framed alice pack, and have the following goodies in it as of now:

• Waterproof/steel-toe hiking boots
• waterproof pants and gloves
• thermals
• tarp
• magnesium fire starter
• compass
• small first aid kit
• glow sticks
• water purification tabs
• lightweight paracord

more to come, but I think that's a good start

[gnihcraes]

ghettodub: I'm very interesting your waterproof clothing, is it light weight stuff? brand? etc.

I'm struggling with the clothing part of this, good stuff is expensive, cheap stuff isn't that good for warmth, dryness, etc. Especially buying for 4 people, two whom are still growing by inches a day it seems.