Survival Kit

These kits were intended to be for cars, planes, boats, and backpacks – in case of a situation where one to five people would be lost and would need to survive without any help for up to seven days. I couldn’t complete them due to unforeseen circumstances. THE STARTER KIT INCLUDES: SAS Survival Guide – read it, memorize it! This is a rare book, and difficult to find in print;Mini Maglight – Silver (in case you drop it in the dark). Has two incandescent bulbs; needs batteries;Survival Blanket – Reflective thermal wrap;Flexible Saw – 8-strand Stainless Steel;Potable Water – 2 step system to treat questionable water sources;Magnesium Fire-Starting tool – with flint, and instructions; Signal Mirror – with reticle and protective foam case;Pot Holder – to pull a small pan out of the fire without burning hands;Magnifying Glass – to start fires on a sunny day;Orienteering Compass – water filled with instructions;Waterproof Match Case – use strike-anywhere matches;Twist-on Sinkers – for fishing, reusable;Police Whistle – to get attention of would-be rescuers;Water Bags (condoms) – latex for strength, non-lubricated, no powder, black for melting ice/snow in sun;Bobbins (3x) – For 3 yards of fishing line, 3 yards light cotton thread, and 3 yards of heavy cotton thread;Wooden Spool – for 3 yards of snare wire;Canvas Needles (4x) – for sewing skin, fabric, tarps, etc. NEEDED TO COMPLETE: Bag or Case – think Pelican Case;Knife – six to eight inch survival knife with full tang and wooden handle;Stainless Steel Pot – should fit in bag or case – won’t rust or melt in fire;Fishing Line – Place on a bobbin;Light Cotton Thread – Place on a bobbinHeavy Cotton Thread – Place on a bobbin;Snare Wire – Brass, or Stainless Steel.Multi Tool – with scissors, and a leather punchStrike-Anywhere MatchesBeef Tallow Candle – edible in case of emergency Surgical Blades – Xacto Knife and blades