Build Your Perfect Pocket-Sized Survival Kit With the 11 Cs:
We can never be too prepared when it comes to safety, but that doesn't mean our Emergency Kit should weigh us down. Pre-packaged "Pocket Emergency Kits" are, obviously, available online but there are tutorials to make the perfect DIY pocket-sized kit to keep with you at all times. Keep one in the glove box, purse or backpack, on the belt, in the tackle box or in the kitchen drawer; anything you always have with you and anywhere you spend your time. It should contain all the supplies (11 Cs) needed in case of emergency to always stay prepared. Making an EDC Emergency Kit with an Altoids Box: As of this writing the breath mints, Altoids, is still around using its distinctive metal tins which have been converted, for years, into mini Emergency Kits that are very convenient for EDC. Bless those who have also designed survival gadgets, in miniature form, that can be crammed into these Altoid Tins. This pocket-sized kit may be small, but don’t let its size fool you. It contains all the supplies needed in case of emergency to stay prepared at all times. The typical Altoid External Size Tin Can with Hinged Lid is 3.5" (L) x 2.25" (W) x 0.75" (D), so any contents should be slightly smaller, cut or folded to fit. Here is a list of things that can fit to achieve a Mini Emergency Kit:
1x Altoids Tin (Container)
1x Mini Fixed Blade Knife with sheath (Cutting Tool/Defense)
1x Nano flashlight (Night Lighting - consider substituting for another useful item if you have a smartphone flashlight app)
1x Mini Survival Whistle (Emergency Communication)
8x Water purification tablets
1x Mini Compass (Navigation)
1x Compact Survival Mirror (Emergency Communication/Fire-Starting)
1x Condom
1x Coffee filter (Water Filter)
4x Waterproof matches
1x Mini Bic lighter
4x Strips Duct Tape [1" wide] (Patching/Bandages)
1x Razor blade
2x Cotton balls (Bandages/Fire-starting)
1x Lint ball (Fire-starting)
1x Dollar bill (Cash on hand)
1x Striker for matches (fire/signaling)
2x Needles (Sewing/Suturing)
2x Pins (Patching/Fishing)
1x Spool of dental floss (Cordage/Sewing/Suturing/Fishing/Snares)
2x Fishing hooks
2x Fishing sinkers
1x Crazy Glue (Adhesive/Suturing)
2x Bandaids
1x Ziplock Plastic Bag or Condom (Water Container)
2x Alcohol prep pads (First Aid/Sanitizing/Fire-Starting)
1x One foot of tin foil (Heating/Signaling/Shaped into a cup for boiling/drinking)
1x Tweezers
Naturally, items may be substituted for personal preferences. These Altoids Survival Kits Photos may help. Keep in mind that every Emergency Kit should include the minimum 11 Cs. Other Items to Consider:
Paracord
Mylar Emergency Blanket
Credit-Card or Mini Multi-Tool (see below) or Swiss Army Knife
Pain Relieving or other Over-the-counter Medicinal Tablets/Ointments
Carabiner
Writing Untensil (charcoal, pencil, etc.) & Paper
Mini Sewing Kit
Pocket Survival Guide
Related Resources: Tutorial - DIY Pocket Survival Kit My Favorite Everyday Carry (EDC) Items Weird Survival Tools [Author's Reference Link]
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