Jeff’s Survival Kits
Step One: Fun & Useful Stuff
Mini:
(carry in pocket)
SAK Executive (Swiss Army Knife with pen)
ARC AAA (minilite, but VERY bright)
digicam (mini—Sony Cybershot U30 is a GREAT one)
cellphone
lighter
whistle
Midi:
(add more Self Defense aspect)
…add…
pepper spray
one-hand knife (w/ or w/o pocketclip)
Maxi:
(carry in belt pouch)
…add…
bandaids
hanky
sani-wipes
twist-ties
cord
GPS
compass
thermometer
magnesium striker (sparker)
Leatherman
replace little SAK w/ bigger SAK (w/ tweezers)
pen / little pad of paper
Powerbar
cigarettes
sunscreen
bugjuice
chapstick
$20 bill
mirror
big zipties
sunglasses
flask of whisky
optional…
derringer, or cute little American Arms super-mini revolver
kubota (small pressure point, glass breaking tool)
car-rescue tool (small hammer/seat-belt knife)
Step Two: Survival in Style
(carry in bigger fanny pack)
…add…
water bottle
cup and spork
(local map)
headlamp
minibinocs
foil blanket
hat, gloves, sox, windbreaker
toothbrush, razor, soap
hatchet or bigger knife
matches
thermal-packs
candles and lantern
cooking fuel tabs (sterno)
fish line / hooks
more Powerbars
water filter
salt
iodine
tea bags
bullion cubes
$100 cash
coiled saw blade
Step Three: Comfy Travel
(carry in rucksack)
…add…
extra batteries
pad
lite sleeping bag
bivvy sack
poncho
big cup / bowl
knife / fork / spoon
toiletries: soap / TP / toothbrush / paste / deo / razor / comb (dishsoap?)
wash cloth / hand towel
extra socks, undies, tshirt, nylon shorts
book
bigger notebook
walkman radio w/ weather band (and a few CDs)
brim hat
cheese, sausage, hard tack
instant coffee
bullion cubes
tea bags
army folding shovel
Step Four: Live Anywhere & Have Fun
(carry in 2 hockey bags, roof rack)
…add…
laptop
12 books
drawing pad with colored pencils
deck of playing cards
boombox with tunes
bike (with lights, fenders, rack, biggish tires) (folding Dahon/Brompton if space limited)
skis, poles, boots
inline skates, ice speed skates, combi rollerskis
canoe, paddle, PFD (inflatable or folding boat if space limited)
.22/.308 rifle
12 ga dbl brl shotgun
3 outfits of clothes for each season
dress shoes, runners, boots
pot, pan, spatula, big spoon, scrubby
toolbox (w/ tools, bike tools, wax, spares, ammo)
