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Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 11:45:48 AM: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival

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"And the Lord spake, saying, "First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."

THE CONTEST:

Your mission, noble Knights of BnB, is to create a survival kit of your own design that is contained within (and only within) a MOLLE grenade pouch. Once complete, you are to post a picture of the pouch and contents, listing your survival items and explaining why you chose them. At the end of the contest, the forum will vote via poll for the best survival kit.

THE RULES:

1. You must have 100 or more posts to participate, and be at least 18 years of age.

2. The first 10 members to sign up may PM Wilderbeast with their address and receive a free grenade pouch for this contest (US only). Everyone else has to pay shipping (yes, that includes Canadians). If you already have a pouch, great! Use it! Just to clarify, everyone after the first 10 sign ups has to pay the shipping cost to get a grenade pouch.

3. This pouch should be military surplus/issue, in any color pattern of your choosing (in my experience, these typically come in woodland, desert, ACU, Coyote). However, it must be designed exactly like one of these:

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4. While there are no restrictions on what goes INTO the grenade pouch (thus giving you limitless creativity), nothing must be attached to the OUTSIDE of the pouch, nor be sticking out the sides, under the flap, woven through the MOLLE, lashed on in some fashion, etc. So, to repeat, the contents of the kit must by contained within the pouch. I don't care if you fill the pouch with tactical gummy worms, just as long as one isn't sticking outside the cover flap.

5. This is a friendly competition, so no one should be unfairly criticizing what other people do with their kits. Everyone defines survival differently. Someone might make a traditional survival kit. Someone might follow some book's definition. Someone might create a kit for urban survival. Someone might make one meant to survive the undead monkey comet of doom. However, in the end, the forum will decide who "wins" the competition.

THE BOOTY:

He or She who wins shall receive the following prizes:

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Heavy Duty Carbon Mora Companion MG and a Darrel Aune Colonial Style steel.

AND

$50 in Wilderbucks to be applied to any purchase in Wilderbeast's Military Surplus Forum. Any purchase using Wilderbucks will include free shipping.

AND

Apparently, Madmax will spend a night out with the winners kit. :thumbsup:

Please gather your Holy Hand Grenade Pouches and begin construction. You have until Easter Sunday, March 31st, to post your kit pictures and descriptions, after which we will poll a winner. Good luck!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 11:48:56 AM: Just an addendum...

I will be participating, but my kit will not be polled.

Say your are "in" and PM Wilderbeast for that free grenade pouch (first 10 won't have to pay shipping if they live in the USA!).

Also, your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 16, 2013, 12:21:55 PM: I'll have to pass, but i wanted to say this looks really fun!!!

I'm loving these contests lately - really creative! Great idea, regardless of prizes - which, by the way, are AWESOME!!!

Have fun all! I'll be watching for everyone's best ideas!

:thumbsup:

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 16, 2013, 12:22:51 PM: Duplicate post - again!!! Sorry. :(
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 16, 2013, 12:26:11 PM: I'll spend a night out with the winner's kit. :)
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 01:01:33 PM: Quote from: madmax on February 16, 2013, 12:26:11 PM
I'll spend a night out with the winner's kit. :)

I'll hold you to that. ;)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 16, 2013, 01:03:02 PM: I'll pay for shipping to and from. Bring it girls...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 01:23:33 PM: All right then, more incentive for people to participate!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 16, 2013, 01:24:20 PM: Rog,

Thanks for taking the initiative to set this up.

A grenade pouch is big enough to pack a mess of essentials as well as a few comfort items but is still small enough to grab and go.

I eagerly await the entries.

Tony, thanks for putting yourself out there.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 01:25:46 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 16, 2013, 01:24:20 PM
Rog,

Thanks for taking the initiative to set this up.

A grenade pouch is big enough to pack a mess of essentials as well as a few comfort items but is still small enough to grab and go.

I eagerly await the entries.

Tony, thanks for putting yourself out there.

Yep, and you can just button it to your belt, so there's a convenience factor.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 16, 2013, 01:39:11 PM: Quote from: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 16, 2013, 01:24:20 PM
Rog,

Thanks for taking the initiative to set this up.

A grenade pouch is big enough to pack a mess of essentials as well as a few comfort items but is still small enough to grab and go.

I eagerly await the entries.

Tony, thanks for putting yourself out there.

Yep, and you can just button it to your belt, so there's a convenience factor.

Or slip it into a cargo pocket too.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: wsdstan on February 16, 2013, 01:40:07 PM: Quote from: madmax on February 16, 2013, 12:26:11 PM
I'll spend a night out with the winner's kit. :)

That makes it easy! I will just fill it with more of those grubs you ate. :P
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 16, 2013, 01:47:19 PM: Quote from: wsdstan on February 16, 2013, 01:40:07 PM
Quote from: madmax on February 16, 2013, 12:26:11 PM
I'll spend a night out with the winner's kit. :)

That makes it easy! I will just fill it with more of those grubs you ate. :P

Bring it big boy. I'll bite. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 16, 2013, 02:39:59 PM: I'm in and I will start getting the contents ready for my kit.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 03:56:24 PM: Quote from: greyhound352 on February 16, 2013, 02:39:59 PM
I'm in and I will start getting the contents ready for my kit.

:thumbsup:
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 16, 2013, 04:15:32 PM: Ok, I can't resist...

Can I play after all? i want in. I'll pay for whatever shipping etc. there is. I'm just super pumped!

This is such a flippin' AWESOME idea. And for Max to volunteer to use the winners is a really cool idea. Totally.

If I win, and he uses mine, I'm gonna put something really gross in it for him to eat... ;)

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 16, 2013, 04:23:18 PM: Quote from: kanukkarhu on February 16, 2013, 04:15:32 PM
Ok, I can't resist...

Can I play after all? i want in. I'll pay for whatever shipping etc. there is. I'm just super pumped!

This is such a flippin' AWESOME idea. And for Max to volunteer to use the winners is a really cool idea. Totally.

If I win, and he uses mine, I'm gonna put something really gross in it for him to eat... ;)

Tapatalked from my batphone.

Jeff,

You are in, shipping to Canada is going to be $9.00, I just checked that for another participant from the great white north, the pouch is free (for the first 10 entrants) and I thank you for participating.

Beast
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 04:35:30 PM: Yay kanukkarhu!
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 16, 2013, 05:36:49 PM: Thanks guys. This looks really fun! :thumbsup:

I hope everyone gets in on this one.

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on February 16, 2013, 05:49:53 PM: I'm in, thanks to Rog and Beast for putting this together...and Max for being the test subject.. ;)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 16, 2013, 06:01:03 PM: :cheers:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 16, 2013, 06:28:33 PM: i'm in, but i already have a grenade pouch or two sitting around, so i don't need one.

this should be fun.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 12:14:10 PM: Bump for the Sunday Afternoon bushcrafters.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on February 17, 2013, 02:56:02 PM: I have one of these pouches, and have tried to make a kit in it, but theres such a big gap between the flap and pouch that I worry everything will fall out if it was ever tipped sideways. Is there a trick I dont know about with these to keep everything contained?

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 03:05:48 PM: Quote from: WoodsWoman on February 17, 2013, 02:56:02 PM
I have one of these pouches, and have tried to make a kit in it, but theres such a big gap between the flap and pouch that I worry everything will fall out if it was ever tipped sideways. Is there a trick I dont know about with these to keep everything contained?

WW.

Hey, why don't you just put a sock in it?

I mean inside the pouch, or use a plastic bag, or an otter box or well you get my drift. I haven't measured one lately but I also suspect you could find a can that would fit in it for a cup/billy with a bale.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 17, 2013, 03:08:45 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 03:05:48 PM
Quote from: WoodsWoman on February 17, 2013, 02:56:02 PM
I have one of these pouches, and have tried to make a kit in it, but theres such a big gap between the flap and pouch that I worry everything will fall out if it was ever tipped sideways. Is there a trick I dont know about with these to keep everything contained?

WW.

Hey, why don't you just put a sock in it?

I mean inside the pouch, or use a plastic bag, or an otter box or well you get my drift. I haven't measured one lately but I also suspect you could find a can that would fit in it for a cup/billy with a bale.

there goes the "idea" i had that was gonna make me look uber smart. thanks Beast!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 17, 2013, 03:11:33 PM: Stuff as much junk as you can in those bags folks. Please. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 03:16:08 PM: Quote from: BigHat on February 17, 2013, 03:08:45 PM
Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 03:05:48 PM
Quote from: WoodsWoman on February 17, 2013, 02:56:02 PM
I have one of these pouches, and have tried to make a kit in it, but theres such a big gap between the flap and pouch that I worry everything will fall out if it was ever tipped sideways. Is there a trick I dont know about with these to keep everything contained?

WW.

Hey, why don't you just put a sock in it?

I mean inside the pouch, or use a plastic bag, or an otter box or well you get my drift. I haven't measured one lately but I also suspect you could find a can that would fit in it for a cup/billy with a bale.

there goes the "idea" i had that was gonna make me look uber smart. thanks Beast!

If you came up with the same idea I had then you are by definition uber smart.

Besides this isn't nuclear rocket brain surgery. That will be the next challenge. >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 17, 2013, 03:18:02 PM: I'm not volunteering for nuclear rocket brain surgery. >:(
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on February 17, 2013, 03:25:47 PM: Thank you.

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on February 17, 2013, 03:37:41 PM: Great idea for a contest!

Now we just all have to conspire to build absolutely crappy kits to make Madmax's night out epic :P
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 17, 2013, 03:58:43 PM: Quote from: Gurthy on February 17, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Great idea for a contest!

Now we just all have to conspire to build absolutely crappy kits to make Madmax's night out epic :P

See, I never think things through well.

:shrug:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 04:02:53 PM: Quote from: madmax on February 17, 2013, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Gurthy on February 17, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Great idea for a contest!

Now we just all have to conspire to build absolutely crappy kits to make Madmax's night out epic :P

See, I never think things through well.

:shrug:

See, I overthought it and just expect a bunch of good kits and one crappy one that gets all the votes. Either way as long as you have a pot and knife, everything else is gravy.

Which reminds me, I have to check to see if a can of gravy will fill that pouch. 8)
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 17, 2013, 04:11:57 PM: Quote from: madmax on February 17, 2013, 03:58:43 PM
See, I never think things through well.
Back to the grub thing again... ;)

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on February 17, 2013, 04:14:06 PM: I don't have enough post to play

insert witty saying here
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Binalith on February 17, 2013, 04:17:54 PM: I'm in. awesome idea. thanks guys.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Mr. Tettnanger on February 17, 2013, 04:28:37 PM: I'm in!

Ill pm beast my addy and start planning my winning kit!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 04:36:02 PM: Quote from: irishff727 on February 17, 2013, 04:14:06 PM
I don't have enough post to play

Sure you do, 100 is the magic number.

Just PM me your address.

As we are approaching 10 I'll let everyone know when the free shipping is filled up. I'll accommodate as many as I can with free pouches but after 10 I'll need the participant to cover shipping.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Barbarossa Bushman on February 17, 2013, 04:53:47 PM: This sounds fun and I am in too. Thanks for the fun Beast.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wounded Thumb on February 17, 2013, 05:23:15 PM: If there's still room I'm in.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 17, 2013, 05:28:58 PM: Awesome, looks like a blast! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 05:50:48 PM: Quote from: PetrifiedWood on February 17, 2013, 05:28:58 PM
Awesome, looks like a blast! :thumbsup:

Well are you gonna do it?

So far we have

Mr. Tettnanger
Wounded Thumb
Barbarossa Bushman
Binalith
kanukkarhu
Gurthy
irishff727
WoodsWoman
Zammer
Bighat
greyhound352
Gryphon

I believe that is it for the free shipping. I still have pouches available for free, but you'll have to pay for shipping and supplies are limited.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: SwampHanger on February 17, 2013, 05:53:15 PM: You guys know all Tony really needs is a Tangerine speedo and a razor blade.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 17, 2013, 05:55:23 PM: Delete... this is gonna be good.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on February 17, 2013, 08:01:04 PM: Yes I'm in, but I dont need a pouch. :)

I've been working on this today. So far I have a shelter, sharps, food gathering, cooking, repair and fire extenders. Still need to figure out what to use for fire making since I dont have an extra ferro rod to pack in there. :) And I'm not sure on how far one needs to go on first aide.

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 17, 2013, 08:12:25 PM: Take your time folks, this is no race. It will allow you to tweak or add things to the kit over time. ;)

Even I'll be participating, but I won't count. Which is too bad, because thus far I have a can of Play-Doh, four baseball cards, a rubber band, one die, Bazooka gum, and a tourist map of Albuquerque.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Bearhunter on February 17, 2013, 08:15:58 PM: Is there a pouch still available with free shipping?
If so I'll play :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gryphon on February 17, 2013, 08:20:52 PM: So...if there is a pouch available, I'm in. If not...I ~might~ be in...hoping to have an order off to the Beast anyways soon...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: acara on February 17, 2013, 08:21:10 PM: Quote from: madmax on February 17, 2013, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Gurthy on February 17, 2013, 03:37:41 PM
Great idea for a contest!

Now we just all have to conspire to build absolutely crappy kits to make Madmax's night out epic :P

See, I never think things through well.

:shrug:

I'm really amazed at how many articles of womens lingerie fits in one of these pouches & I even had room for a lipstick and mascara ....
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 08:32:17 PM: Quote from: Gryphon on February 17, 2013, 08:20:52 PM
So...if there is a pouch available, I'm in. If not...I ~might~ be in...hoping to have an order off to the Beast anyways soon...

You got it. I'll combine it with your order.

Quote from: Bearhunter on February 17, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
Is there a pouch still available with free shipping?
If so I'll play :)

Sorry, Gryphon got the last freebie. His PM was prior to your post.

If you want to play you'll to have to pay.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 17, 2013, 08:38:43 PM: Hmm.... might have to place another order.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on February 17, 2013, 09:08:09 PM: Mike - I just sent you a PM regarding the pouch ;)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 17, 2013, 09:48:13 PM: Really glad you are all diggin' this contest. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 17, 2013, 10:15:05 PM: Quote from: rogumpogum on February 17, 2013, 09:48:13 PM
Really glad you are all diggin' this contest. :)

I think it's an awesome idea!

Are we designing this kit specifically for Madmax and the Florida environment, or making a general purpose kit? Just trying to think of what I might want out there. For an overnight I would have to say water and shelter first, then fire, then food and/or something to kill the time.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 18, 2013, 12:03:18 AM: It can be anything your heart desires, man. It could be a Stuck at the Mall with the Wife Survival Kit. It could be My Bike Busted a Chain and I'm in the Middle of Chicago Survival Kit. It could be the Godzilla! Survival Kit. It could be the The Game is a Blowout and My Team is Getting Creamed Survival Kit. It could be the Wait, My Anniversary is Today? Survival Kit.

Or it could be your standard survival kit.

Use your imaginations, but make it something YOU would use. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on February 18, 2013, 03:09:48 AM: Just sent you my address. But ny zip is 33415 not 14 thanks got some good ideas for this

insert witty saying here
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: SwampHanger on February 18, 2013, 03:23:29 AM: Quote from: madmax on February 17, 2013, 05:55:23 PM
Delete... this is gonna be good.

Nothing but love brother! I got to make a small order with beast. I'll get a pouch and help you out. I think we can make a great kit for ya. What color reflector blanket you want? Tin foil or honey baked ham?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 18, 2013, 05:02:41 AM: LOL.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 18, 2013, 08:23:20 AM: HAHAHA!!!!

found my grenade pouch, let the fun begin. vid of survival pouch will be up this evening.

gotta go! work to do... :coffee:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 18, 2013, 09:19:36 AM: [/quote]

I'm really amazed at how many articles of womens lingerie fits in one of these pouches & I even had room for a lipstick and mascara ....
[/quote]

Don't let acara play. He's devious and could incite anarchy in the voting. Besides... I'm going to take pics and nobody wants to see me in womens' lingerie. And if someone does, they're on the wrong site... ???
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 18, 2013, 09:28:02 AM: Quote from: madmax on February 18, 2013, 09:19:36 AM

I'm really amazed at how many articles of womens lingerie fits in one of these pouches & I even had room for a lipstick and mascara ....
[/quote]

Don't let acara play. He's devious and could incite anarchy in the voting. Besides... I'm going to take pics and nobody wants to see me in womens' lingerie. And if someone does, they're on the wrong site... ???
[/quote]

Tony,

I'm probably going to regret this offer, but if you want to do this overnight in NC I'll take the second place kit and spend the night out with you.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 18, 2013, 09:53:31 AM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 18, 2013, 09:28:02 AM
Quote from: madmax on February 18, 2013, 09:19:36 AM

I'm really amazed at how many articles of womens lingerie fits in one of these pouches & I even had room for a lipstick and mascara ....

Don't let acara play. He's devious and could incite anarchy in the voting. Besides... I'm going to take pics and nobody wants to see me in womens' lingerie. And if someone does, they're on the wrong site... ???
[/quote]

Tony,

I'm probably going to regret this offer, but if you want to do this overnight in NC I'll take the second place kit and spend the night out with you.
[/quote]

Oh my. The insanity spreads. LOL. I'ld love to have company. Lemme look at the dates and see if we can pull it off in NC.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: acara on February 18, 2013, 09:53:38 AM: Quote
Don't let acara play. He's devious and could incite anarchy in the voting. Besides... I'm going to take pics and nobody wants to see me in womens' lingerie. And if someone does, they're on the wrong site... ???

As much as I want to incite chaos & mischief, I'm only half as dumb as I look.

I'm considering behaving on this ...but only because we frequent the same events & you would undoubtedly find the opportunity to return the favor >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on February 18, 2013, 12:26:52 PM: Are you guys who are going to test the winning kits going to be bringing your own knives and pots?

And are the winning kits after being tested going to be returned?

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 18, 2013, 01:00:09 PM: Quote from: WoodsWoman on February 18, 2013, 12:26:52 PM
Are you guys who are going to test the winning kits going to be bringing your own knives and pots?

And are the winning kits after being tested going to be returned?

WW.

I'll return or replace the kit I use. I haven't decided what else I'll bring with me.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 18, 2013, 01:15:20 PM: psk. Personal Survival Kit. Can you survive with the kit and the clothes on your back. 'Course it's not my contest...

I will return or replace the kit if the owner wants.

I'm diggin' this challenge. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on February 18, 2013, 02:25:23 PM: Thanks for the answers. I'm going to change mine around a little bit for showing in contest. If its not a winner I have inherited items I'll be keeping in there for my own use. :)

This has been fun by the way.. finding things that fit.. things that could be multi-used and practical.

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 18, 2013, 07:34:21 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlYu0nDWzFY
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 18, 2013, 08:48:32 PM: Wow, BigHat! That was a great kit. I especially like the little soda can pot you made. I was thinking about where to find a close fitting little metal container and it never occurred to me to make one out of an existing can. Impressive!

The rest of the contents look well planned. The fire kit is nice too. Compact, but complete.

You have definitely set the bar. :thumbsup:
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Bearhunter on February 18, 2013, 08:50:09 PM: Humm ???
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on February 18, 2013, 08:55:43 PM: Man I feel like I am already behind

insert witty saying here
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 18, 2013, 09:00:03 PM: Quote from: PetrifiedWood on February 18, 2013, 08:48:32 PM
Wow, BigHat! That was a great kit. I especially like the little soda can pot you made. I was thinking about where to find a close fitting little metal container and it never occurred to me to make one out of an existing can. Impressive!

The rest of the contents look well planned. The fire kit is nice too. Compact, but complete.

You have definitely set the bar. :thumbsup:
+1 Thats the one to beat! :thumbsup:

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 19, 2013, 04:03:53 AM: it's easy to be the one to beat when i'm the only entry so far...

PW, that is a chopped down aluminum water bottle, just the right size, and durable
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 19, 2013, 05:36:22 AM: Quote from: BigHat on February 19, 2013, 04:03:53 AM
it's easy to be the one to beat when i'm the only entry so far...

PW, that is a chopped down aluminum water bottle, just the right size, and durable
Im stealing that pot idea. Brilliant! And I mean that not because of the contest, but because it's a plain old awesome idea!

:thumbsup:

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 19, 2013, 05:42:17 AM: Fantastic kit!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: MnSportsman on February 19, 2013, 05:44:35 AM: Whoah BigHat!
:thumbsup:

A lot of thought & ingenuity went into your kit entry! The lil pot is neat!
:)
Very Nice!
:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: wolfy on February 19, 2013, 06:20:52 AM: You're the frontrunner BigHat, and "you've done well to keep so much hair, when so many's after it!" :cheers:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 19, 2013, 06:34:43 AM: A man could spend a pretty comfortable night out with that kit.

Well done. Thanks.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 19, 2013, 01:22:57 PM: Quote from: BigHat on February 19, 2013, 04:03:53 AM
it's easy to be the one to beat when i'm the only entry so far...

PW, that is a chopped down aluminum water bottle, just the right size, and durable

Ah, ok. I thought it was a pop can but the bottle makes more sense. Thanks for the clarification. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: xune on February 19, 2013, 01:47:42 PM: Wow, that's a pretty intense little kit! Not much you could have missed there, BigHat!

I definitely hope to be around and have enough posts the next time a contest like this comes around!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 19, 2013, 02:51:24 PM: I guess... I guess everyone knows where they stand now in this challenge. LOL!

Awesome kit, Bighat! I love that pot! Gives me all kinds of ideas, lol.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 19, 2013, 04:03:04 PM: glad i was able to get some creative juices flowing!

thanks for the compliments guys, i'm really looking forward to watching this thread develop.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on February 21, 2013, 11:23:46 AM: Great kit BigHat!

Wilderbeast: How much would it cost for one of those poutches?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 21, 2013, 12:32:23 PM: Quote from: jontok on February 21, 2013, 11:23:46 AM
Great kit BigHat!

Wilderbeast: How much would it cost for one of those poutches?

PM sent.

Also I mailed out a mess of pouches today, expect them in a few days folks. Except you Canadian guys, the word grenade will probably slow them down through customs >:D.

So I just called it a pouch.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 21, 2013, 03:25:52 PM: Sounds great Beast! I have about 70% of the kit on the workbench just waiting for container to size it up and then add some more items.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on February 21, 2013, 04:40:51 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 21, 2013, 12:32:23 PM
Quote from: jontok on February 21, 2013, 11:23:46 AM
Great kit BigHat!

Wilderbeast: How much would it cost for one of those poutches?

PM sent.

Also I mailed out a mess of pouches today, expect them in a few days folks. Except you Canadian guys, the word grenade will probably slow them down through customs >:D.

So I just called it a pouch.

Good thinking, thanks
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 21, 2013, 04:45:17 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 21, 2013, 12:32:23 PM
Quote from: jontok on February 21, 2013, 11:23:46 AM
Great kit BigHat!

Wilderbeast: How much would it cost for one of those poutches?

PM sent.

Also I mailed out a mess of pouches today, expect them in a few days folks. Except you Canadian guys, the word grenade will probably slow them down through customs >:D.

So I just called it a pouch.
Awesome! This rocks!

I'm pretty excited to play some catch up with Mr. Hat.

For me, this will be more a BH tutorial than contest, as I practice the sincerest form of flattery on his kit...

Great idea.

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 02:08:46 PM: Well I received my pouch today so here is my submission to the contest.

The kit all closed up with nothing attached outside.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img201/9056/1001939j.jpg)

The kit's exploded view.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img841/719/1001940u.jpg)

Contents of kit

Shelter

- emergency / survival blanket
- 12 foot of paracord
- 25 foot of wire

Fire

- Light my fire ferro rod with striker
- (1) Wet-fire tender
- (2) alcohol wipes

Water

- one gallon ziplock
- (4) Aquamira water purification tablets

Comfort Item

- Solitare maglight

Food Gathering

- Boy scout pocket knife
- two foot of aluminum foil
- fishing kit

Fishing kit

(http://imageshack.us/a/img585/705/1001941qy.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img29/6549/1001942r.jpg)

Contents of fishing kit

- one safety pin containing
2 small hooks
2 large hooks
1 large weight
- one bobbin with 50 feet of 20 pound test
- 6 split shot weights
- 1 small yellow jig
- one pair of foam ear plugs for bobbers
- 25 pieces of Berkley Gulp green smelly maggots
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 23, 2013, 02:18:18 PM: Nicely done, Grey :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 23, 2013, 02:21:29 PM: USPS is working at warp speed. :thumbsup:

Nice entry, do you think could you squeeze a bullion cube and an air mattress in as well? ;)

I personally like the aquapur tabs and gallon bag, takes care of the water processing issue.

Good stuff.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 02:42:53 PM: Thanks Rog & Beast I enjoyed the challenge of the pouch contest.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on February 23, 2013, 03:19:04 PM: nice job greyhound! good looking kit!!!!
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on February 23, 2013, 04:55:38 PM: Quote from: BigHat on February 23, 2013, 03:19:04 PM
nice job greyhound! good looking kit!!!!
+1. You guys did really well. Another great lot for ideas! :thumbsup:

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 05:27:43 PM: Thanks guys ! Looking forward to seeing everybody else kits.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 23, 2013, 07:00:38 PM: Looks nice! Another good kit. Can't wait for my pouch to show up. Lots of good ideas here. I like how you use the safety pin to keep the hooks organized.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Barbarossa Bushman on February 23, 2013, 10:10:00 PM: That's a great looking kit greyhound and is going to be hard to compete with. I like those aquamira tabs too. Where do you get those?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 24, 2013, 05:27:22 AM: Quote from: Barbarossa Bushman on February 23, 2013, 10:10:00 PM
That's a great looking kit greyhound and is going to be hard to compete with. I like those aquamira tabs too. Where do you get those?

Here is the store that I purchased them from. It is local store so I walk in and get stuff. He does a lot of business from Amazon and his website.

http://www.go2outfitters.com/Aquamira_s/284.htm
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: JTD on February 24, 2013, 08:02:47 AM: This sounds like another great hotel room challenge for me. Will see what I can dig up. Looking forward to seeing more mini kits.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on February 24, 2013, 05:26:51 PM: Great kit Greyhound!

Quote from: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 02:08:46 PM
- one pair of foam ear plugs for bobbers

Great idea... I'm totally stealing it for my personal pocket fishing kit!! (but not for the grenade pouch challenge)

Quote from: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 02:08:46 PM
- 25 pieces of Berkley Gulp green smelly maggots

How well do these work? They seem like another great addition to my survival/pocket kits.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 24, 2013, 06:37:11 PM: Quote from: Gurthy on February 24, 2013, 05:26:51 PM
Great kit Greyhound!

Quote from: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 02:08:46 PM
- one pair of foam ear plugs for bobbers

Great idea... I'm totally stealing it for my personal pocket fishing kit!! (but not for the grenade pouch challenge)

Quote from: greyhound352 on February 23, 2013, 02:08:46 PM
- 25 pieces of Berkley Gulp green smelly maggots

How well do these work? They seem like another great addition to my survival/pocket kits.

We have had good results on small panfish with them off of the rivers edge. I wish I fished more to try out some of the other Berkely products.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 24, 2013, 11:03:32 PM: Ron,
Nice kit. I dig the light, aquamira tabs, and fishing kit. That light makes a HUGE difference for those of us that don't sleep well or get up early. Big time convenience! The smaller hooks are great. I catch a dozen small ones for every big one.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: dragon383 on February 25, 2013, 05:18:53 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 17, 2013, 05:50:48 PM
Quote from: PetrifiedWood on February 17, 2013, 05:28:58 PM
Awesome, looks like a blast! :thumbsup:

Well are you gonna do it?

So far we have

Mr. Tettnanger
Wounded Thumb
Barbarossa Bushman
Binalith
kanukkarhu
Gurthy
irishff727
WoodsWoman
Zammer
Bighat
greyhound352
Gryphon

I believe that is it for the free shipping. I still have pouches available for free, but you'll have to pay for shipping and supplies are limited.

do you still have any pouches?...im out of work and dont have the money to buy one,
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: dragon383 on February 25, 2013, 05:21:00 PM: well ok,, just saw you need 100 posts, thats ok though, another time perhaps
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on February 25, 2013, 05:26:37 PM: Quote from: dragon383 on February 25, 2013, 05:21:00 PM
well ok,, just saw you need 100 posts, thats ok though, another time perhaps

Don't worry. I'm not getting any smarter. I'll fall for it again...:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 25, 2013, 06:06:27 PM: My pouch arrived today. I decided to order one of those Italian canvas packs to combine shipping. A lot of the stuff I want to include in the pack is at the other house so it might be a bit before I can get the kit together, but it should be fun. :thumbsup:
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on February 25, 2013, 06:11:25 PM: Well I would say my kit is about 70% done. Just making a few minor tweeks. I been trying to decide which is better to have in it. I would say the next few days. But here is a question is this survival and rescue or just survival.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Mr. Tettnanger on February 26, 2013, 05:59:49 AM: I got my pouch and was a little surprised at how small it is!

You guys who have posted already have done an amazing job and have set the bar so high that anything that I was thinking of throwing together will seem childish and trivial in comparison! Great job!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 26, 2013, 06:19:21 AM: Quote from: Mr. Tettnanger on February 26, 2013, 05:59:49 AM
I got my pouch and was a little surprised at how small it is!

You guys who have posted already have done an amazing job and have set the bar so high that anything that I was thinking of throwing together will seem childish and trivial in comparison! Great job!

The pouch size does make it challenging but it is great to have with you if you ever did need it. There are going to be duplicate items in all of the kits, I'm looking forward to seeing the unique items people put in there kits and the ideas behind them.

So lets see some more kits.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on February 26, 2013, 09:19:52 AM: Quote from: greyhound352 on February 26, 2013, 06:19:21 AM
Quote from: Mr. Tettnanger on February 26, 2013, 05:59:49 AM
I got my pouch and was a little surprised at how small it is!

You guys who have posted already have done an amazing job and have set the bar so high that anything that I was thinking of throwing together will seem childish and trivial in comparison! Great job!

The pouch size does make it challenging but it is great to have with you if you ever did need it. There are going to be duplicate items in all of the kits, I'm looking forward to seeing the unique items people put in there kits and the ideas behind them.

So lets see some more kits.

Exactly, not everyone's pouch will be the same, but similarities are expected. We all have a general idea on survival and kit building, after all. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 26, 2013, 09:54:00 AM: Quote from: rogumpogum on February 26, 2013, 09:19:52 AM
Quote from: greyhound352 on February 26, 2013, 06:19:21 AM
Quote from: Mr. Tettnanger on February 26, 2013, 05:59:49 AM
I got my pouch and was a little surprised at how small it is!

You guys who have posted already have done an amazing job and have set the bar so high that anything that I was thinking of throwing together will seem childish and trivial in comparison! Great job!

The pouch size does make it challenging but it is great to have with you if you ever did need it. There are going to be duplicate items in all of the kits, I'm looking forward to seeing the unique items people put in there kits and the ideas behind them.

So lets see some more kits.

Exactly, not everyone's pouch will be the same, but similarities are expected. We all have a general idea on survival and kit building, after all. :)

Many different ways to skin that cat. That's why watching how each person approaches this is interesting.

As long as you can cover shelter, water, fire, cordage and a cutting tool, everything else is just cake.

And if you can fit a cake in there, that would be awesome.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on February 26, 2013, 12:22:50 PM: Ok how do I post pics? My kit is done. So i will tell y'all what's in it until I figure out how to post pics.
Signal mirror
Survival blanket
Old timer 3 blade
100 feet of 20 lb braid
2 hooks
Pen light
Alcohol wipes x 2
Iodine wipes x 2
Sutures x 2
Military issue aviator fire starter with wicks
Bandaids
And 10 feet of paracord and I don't think I have a single square centimeter left of space.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 26, 2013, 12:34:43 PM: Irishff727 check out this thread about photo hosting websites.

http://bladesandbushcraft.com/index.php/topic,39.0.html
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 26, 2013, 01:09:56 PM: I just put one together, I could probably squeeze a small firesteel and scraper in as well as this stuff, but what I have is:

A whistle with a tiny compass glued on it, a square of heavy duty aluminum foil, Two one pint bags from MRE's, a signal mirror,
instant coffee and chrystal light, an altoids tin wrapped in 30 feet of masons line (which could be pulled apart into 90 feet of cordage) a roll of duct tape, a leatherman micra, toilet paper, two beef cubes, tea, matches and water purification tablets. And the film canister has a large garbage bag in it.

(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s482/wildernut/9B5352C0-D2D3-47A0-992F-F44F28755231-2059-000004BD0611A294_zpsf7f96b11.jpg)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s482/wildernut/ED21CFCD-E9FE-4878-8EDD-80C4423B3A0A-2059-000004BD0D1F8688_zps0deeb8c7.jpg)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s482/wildernut/508E18F1-E6DC-41EA-96A7-55B8D0DDDCC1-2059-000004BD21AA986D_zps0a0c8687.jpg)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s482/wildernut/756A115F-5ABC-4F8F-901E-9A35714C2FCB-2059-000004BD357660F6_zpsb740bb1a.jpg)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s482/wildernut/C4E62B61-AD57-4FC9-BACC-E22E374C4A13-2059-000004BDB189B1B1_zps5f65839a.jpg)
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s482/wildernut/635D50D9-44BF-4620-A368-D9664A135680-2059-000004BDA2BEF7AA_zpsded39b11.jpg)

Just stuff I threw together, still a work in progress.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on February 26, 2013, 01:18:56 PM: Good sounding kit Irishff727 and Beast another good looking kit I like the idea of some liquid calories for your kit.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 26, 2013, 01:30:41 PM: and I may lose the garbage bag for a survival blanket and make a couple of other tweaks as well.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on February 26, 2013, 03:44:12 PM: Looks good Beast. Your kit will produce the most palatable water I think. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on February 28, 2013, 01:54:50 PM: Anyone get their pouches in the mail?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on February 28, 2013, 02:04:58 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on February 28, 2013, 01:54:50 PM
Anyone get their pouches in the mail?

Not yet, but things can be a little slower coming across the border...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 01, 2013, 01:40:33 PM: Mine showed up on the 25th, looks brand new! I am going to be busy this weekend but will try to put something together. I have almost all the materials I need except for the fishing gear.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 01, 2013, 01:51:11 PM: Quote from: PetrifiedWood on March 01, 2013, 01:40:33 PM
Mine showed up on the 25th, looks brand new! I am going to be busy this weekend but will try to put something together. I have almost all the materials I need except for the fishing gear.

They are brand new (both the pouches and the rucks).

I'm looking forward to seeing a few more entries. If I have a chance I'll tweek mine and post it up.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 01, 2013, 03:18:38 PM: Mine was waiting for me when I got home from the office today! Really cool! I'm gonna try to get it done this weekend. I think it's a really good size for a small PSK.

Great contest with great entries so far! I really dig this stuff! :thumsbup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 01, 2013, 08:19:18 PM: Looking forward to seeing more of these. Winner may see extra goodies not revealed until Easter. ;)

I need to work on mine, too...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 01, 2013, 08:43:51 PM: Its hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeee...Thanks beast. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 02, 2013, 04:17:43 PM: OK, I got right on this like a fat kid on a candy bar. What fun, eh?!?

First off, I love that pouch. Pretty awesome little thing, thanks to 'Beast for getting up here so lickety split. My wife also liked the pouch and called it 'cute'. I let it go this time, because, well, I guess in a manly grenade way, it is...

Secondly, while I want to 'enter' the contest, I don't want to be entered into the draw, if that's possible. I've been blessed by winning a few things lately, and don't want to be a dog in the manger.

Here's a crappy quality video of my USGI Grenade Pouch PSK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVb9DV5wBQ

Also, here's a couple of additions since the video.

I threw a piece of duct tape over the pot to help keep the stuff from falling out, and as well I taped a piece of fine sand paper to the inside flap for stropping my knife or whatever.

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u496/kanukkarhu/79874882-B513-4B1D-92EC-035E1586C8F5-1523-0000012DEFAC2E55_zps97074a4f.jpg)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u496/kanukkarhu/E190AD05-D11E-4EC5-9D6C-0E17AF709B57-1523-0000012DF4EEE98E_zps8ef3dad0.jpg)

Thanks for checking this out.

Also, thanks for this excellent contest, and the great entries. Hope to see lots more!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 02, 2013, 04:31:56 PM: Doesn't look like my magic beans and pixie dust is gonna cut it... :'(

Nice job on these mini kits so far peeps.. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 02, 2013, 04:34:55 PM: Quote from: zammer on March 02, 2013, 04:31:56 PM
Doesn't look like my magic beans and pixie dust is gonna cut it... :'(
Hey, don't count out magic beans and pixie dust so easily my friend! ;)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 02, 2013, 05:03:02 PM: Great looking kit KK. I love the first line if your post. " like a fat kid on a candy bar" Too funny!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 02, 2013, 05:25:37 PM: Quote from: kanukkarhu on March 02, 2013, 04:34:55 PM
Quote from: zammer on March 02, 2013, 04:31:56 PM
Doesn't look like my magic beans and pixie dust is gonna cut it... :'(
Hey, don't count out magic beans and pixie dust so easily my friend! ;)

LOL...thanks bro, you've renewed my hope... O:-)
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on March 03, 2013, 07:13:33 AM: Great kits so far guys...lots of thought going into these & some really good ideas!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Mr. Tettnanger on March 03, 2013, 08:06:20 PM: Great looking kits!

I am tinkering around and stealing ideas, but can't come up with anything solid. I'll keep working on it and try to get something thrown together by weeks end!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 04, 2013, 09:39:24 AM: I am soooo loving the creativity here, guys. KK, that was a great kit and you shouldn't worry about being entered or not, it's all good.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 04, 2013, 09:41:29 AM: Great stuff guys. I have a vested interest in this thread so KEEP 'EM COMIN"!!!! :banana:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on March 04, 2013, 10:55:10 AM: Got my pouch today (thanks Beast!).

Now to ~~steal~~ appropriate some stuff from around the house.... 8)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 04, 2013, 11:07:44 AM: Quote from: rogumpogum on March 04, 2013, 09:39:24 AM
I am soooo loving the creativity here, guys. KK, that was a great kit and you shouldn't worry about being entered or not, it's all good.
Thanks friend Rog. I enjoyed putting it together, and I've been carrying it around just 'cause I like it so much! I'm really diggin' this idea and the kits people are putting together! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 04, 2013, 02:10:01 PM: It came to me in a vision last night....I will reveal all later this week... :cheers:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Binalith on March 05, 2013, 09:27:02 AM: workin on it...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 05, 2013, 01:17:48 PM: Lots of time left folks, no need to rush. :)
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 05, 2013, 03:23:31 PM: Quote from: rogumpogum on March 05, 2013, 01:17:48 PM
Lots of time left folks, no need to rush. :)
Except Zammer. He should rush, cuz I wanna see the "Pixie Dust PSK." :D

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 05, 2013, 11:03:40 PM: Quote from: kanukkarhu on March 05, 2013, 03:23:31 PM
Quote from: rogumpogum on March 05, 2013, 01:17:48 PM
Lots of time left folks, no need to rush. :)
Except Zammer. He should rush, cuz I wanna see the "Pixie Dust PSK." :D

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LOL... >:D
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on March 06, 2013, 04:16:41 PM: (http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/irishff727/25C15BF2-E23C-4257-B3A1-3C5A9A88D746-18983-000012BDE0AD09DF_zpsbdfe25fa.jpg)
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag74/irishff727/389FCD3E-4005-4DBE-ABB3-FC77834E3AB6-18983-000012BDD00CF206_zps523a4415.jpg)
Hope this works
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 06, 2013, 08:27:13 PM: Great looking kit Irish and a nice snake braid bracelet. I have tied that style once and it was time consuming braid.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 06, 2013, 09:44:03 PM: Yeah that is a great braid there... Never tried that type. Is that a Schrade? Nice kit! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 06, 2013, 11:05:29 PM: Yep, I dig the bracelet as well! Good way to include cordage.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: irishff727 on March 07, 2013, 02:42:05 AM: Lol I prefer to call it a old timer lol. It was given to me by my grandpa when I was a young guy. And who know how long he had it before then. That lil knife had cleaned more wild game than any other I own still holds a great edge and no matter what knife I have it always goes into the woods with me kinda like a good luck charm. Yes that snake braid sucks try making a duck call lanyard in snake braid took me almost 3 hours and my hands were sore. My buddy asked me to make him one and I just laughed..... Then made it. To me gets the cord compact and saves a lil space
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on March 07, 2013, 11:10:48 AM: I have counted to three, no more and no less!

Actually, I completed my kit a few days ago but I haven't been home during daylight to photograph it until today :-\ This kit content is very similar to the one I normally carry when in the woods.

Contents packed
(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac299/bstockwell3/BandB%20Pics/DSCN0493_zpsbe81db30.jpg)

Shelter and fire: top- emergency blanket and 60' of bright colored mason's line, bottom- MRE matches in crack bag, 2 packs of Quick Tinder, strips of inner tube, a Fire Lite one handed ferro rod, and and extra ferro rod

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac299/bstockwell3/BandB%20Pics/DSCN0497_zps7bece19a.jpg)

Water: two heavy duty bags with 1 liter marks and twist top, Micropur tablets (enough for 3 gallons).

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac299/bstockwell3/BandB%20Pics/f9166d1b-34a2-4275-941c-439310812416_zps4a8221f1.jpg)

Tools, signal and navigation: Spyderco Delica knife, kayak whistle, lightweight signal mirror made from auto mirror replacement product, button compass and a Streamlight Nano light

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac299/bstockwell3/BandB%20Pics/DSCN0499_zpsfbbd9d17.jpg)

Food: fishing kit in a crack bag (bobbin with a lot of 8# line, a dozen hooks, split shots), 18' of light snare wire (suitable for squirrels)

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac299/bstockwell3/BandB%20Pics/DSCN0500_zpsb5fa05e4.jpg)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 07, 2013, 11:12:58 AM: Great job Gurthy.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 07, 2013, 11:41:45 AM: "Crack bags" in a survival kit, in case things start Breaking bad >:D

Really nice kit Gurthy.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 07, 2013, 11:44:40 AM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on March 07, 2013, 11:41:45 AM
"Crack bags" in a survival kit, in case things start Breaking bad >:D

Really nice kit Gurthy.

Man, those things are handy. :thumbsup: Walmart craft section.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 07, 2013, 12:09:34 PM: Quote from: madmax on March 07, 2013, 11:44:40 AM
Quote from: Wilderbeast on March 07, 2013, 11:41:45 AM
"Crack bags" in a survival kit, in case things start Breaking bad >:D

Really nice kit Gurthy.

Man, those things are handy. :thumbsup: Walmart craft section.

Also in the medical section of Walmart. Ezy Dose Disposable Pill Pouches have a better seal IMHO
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 07, 2013, 12:12:00 PM: Great looking kit Gurthy! I am think bank line is a better idea than paracord to get more cord into the kit. I need to add that to my personal kit.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 07, 2013, 12:17:20 PM: Great kits guys!

I might swap out my para cord too. Takes a lot of room.

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 07, 2013, 04:26:41 PM: Great job Gurthy! Loving these kits, guys!
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on March 07, 2013, 07:00:45 PM: Thanks for the comments guys!

I love the various sized crack bags for organizing small items or keeping things dry & have them stashed every where.

For the past year I've been replacing paracord with lighter cordage but i still keep a hank of 550 handy for bigger jobs.

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Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wounded Thumb on March 08, 2013, 03:32:50 PM: Thought I had missed the deadline, glad I didn't.
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/Red_Schneider/2013-03-0816-15-31753_zps0394b072.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/Red_Schneider/2013-03-0816-15-45234_zps1281d505.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/Red_Schneider/2013-03-0816-16-57265_zps23d39101.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/Red_Schneider/2013-03-0816-17-23609_zps062cac60.jpg)

40 gallon trash bag
Whistle
Leatherman Micra with another 10 feet of line in the lanyard
25 feet of line
cheapo flashlight
Altoids fire kit; bic lighter, jute, magnesium shavings, matches, alcohol wipes, char cloth
ferro rod wasn't handy but it'll go in too.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 08, 2013, 03:42:16 PM: Great looking kit Wounded Thumb!
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 08, 2013, 04:39:37 PM: Nice kit, wounded thumb! Good work!

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Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 08, 2013, 05:36:09 PM: Woo, Wounded, nice kit! :D
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gurthy on March 08, 2013, 05:48:44 PM: Liking the multitool Wounded!

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Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 09, 2013, 05:06:08 AM: Nice kit!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 10, 2013, 08:21:34 PM: Cool kit WT! :thumbsup:

I just bought a 15 pack of beer to get the special edition aluminum bottles to try to make a small pot similar to BigHat. :D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 10, 2013, 09:04:33 PM: Do ya cut those with a hacksaw or what?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 10, 2013, 11:01:36 PM: I am probably going to punch a hole and use some tin snips.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 11, 2013, 09:11:24 AM: Quote from: PetrifiedWood on March 10, 2013, 08:21:34 PM
Cool kit WT! :thumbsup:

I just bought a 15 pack of beer to get the special edition aluminum bottles to try to make a small pot similar to BigHat. :D
Sure. Uh huh. You bought the 15 pack for the empties. Yeah. ;)

I've seen a cool alchy stove made out of them too...

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 12, 2013, 05:46:23 PM: Yeah, minibulldesign makes nice ones out of those bottles - and even makes tiny ones from some other bottle that would fit inside one of those bottle cups you guys make. Add .5 to 1oz bottle of Heet and the rest of your kit... 8)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wounded Thumb on March 12, 2013, 10:05:03 PM: Thanks guys after I posted the picture I thought of other things I could jam in there.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Mr. Tettnanger on March 16, 2013, 10:34:29 AM: ***MR. T's Social Situation Coping and Survival Pouch***

I have to say that all of the kits so far have been awesome! I am blown away by what you folks have come up with and have been able to stuff in the pouches! I have come to the realization that whatever I could come up with would pale in comparison!

That said, I decided to throw together a bit of a kit that might keep one partially sane during social situations, boring neighborhood get togethers, in-law visits, etc!

This kit will allow the user to sneak off and hide in an out of the way closet, broom closet, cubby hole, crawl space, back porch, tool shed, etc. It also provides the bare minimums if one was to dash away from a social event and get lost while hoofing it back home!

Most of the contents are self explanatory and have multiple uses!

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/MrTettnanger/E9A3F7AE-5A06-4C88-97CA-F153FBE91B13-7580-000010C4868B21EA_zps0df208ca.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/MrTettnanger/BF71335E-1DF7-4167-B9E3-314760FDBA44-7580-000010C48D258EBA_zpsa1309ff3.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/MrTettnanger/6BB30211-6D18-4E55-9D4C-AA38105142C1-7580-000010C49B4C94C1_zpsf95ac561.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/MrTettnanger/80B92DA0-4AE4-40B7-ACEB-A9A717FB1848-7580-000010C496E42764_zps4f553a52.jpg)

(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/MrTettnanger/119D7305-B311-4A6C-A04D-12DE7BF5E92C-7580-000010C493D2330D_zpsd4b4cbbe.jpg)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 16, 2013, 10:50:53 AM: Nice work.

I'm hoping the voting goes towards really good kit. :) Sucks spending the night out with really minimal stuff. Ask me how I know...

WB. Minimal NC camping in June can be ruff. I'm really looking forwad to it! :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 16, 2013, 01:22:51 PM: Quote from: madmax on March 16, 2013, 10:50:53 AM
Nice work.

I'm hoping the voting goes towards really good kit. :) Sucks spending the night out with really minimal stuff. Ask me how I know...

WB. Minimal NC camping in June can be ruff. I'm really looking forwad to it! :)

As am I. We should get a third party to document our discomfort. Just a warning, I'm a weanie.

And I cheat. >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 16, 2013, 01:26:02 PM: Mr. T, the Smirnoff should get me through the night. ditch everything else and get a few more of those into the pouch :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 16, 2013, 01:31:37 PM: So where's UpTheCreek from? Let's get him in on this party. We can use his canoe too. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 16, 2013, 01:41:39 PM: Quote from: madmax on March 16, 2013, 01:31:37 PM
So where's UpTheCreek from? Let's get him in on this party. We can use his canoe too. :)

Creeks 220 northeast of me. I'll see if I can get him on board as official videographer. I don't think he can participate. If he sleeps on the ground we'll need to medevac him the next morning.

There's an area on the French Broad outside of Hot Springs that I scoped out this winter that looks awesome. And my property would work if we have enough rain for running water in the creek. And If you have any thoughts, I'm open to suggestions.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 16, 2013, 02:11:43 PM: Nice kit Mr. T. I can see lots of good stuff in there, and I like where you took the challenge a little off the beaten path! :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 16, 2013, 03:06:40 PM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on March 16, 2013, 01:41:39 PM
Quote from: madmax on March 16, 2013, 01:31:37 PM
So where's UpTheCreek from? Let's get him in on this party. We can use his canoe too. :)

Creeks 220 northeast of me. I'll see if I can get him on board as official videographer. I don't think he can participate. If he sleeps on the ground we'll need to medevac him the next morning.

There's an area on the French Broad outside of Hot Springs that I scoped out this winter that looks awesome. And my property would work if we have enough rain for running water in the creek. And If you have any thoughts, I'm open to suggestions.

So we run Section 9 of the French Broad , video us on Frank Bell's rapid, camp with a pocket kit, and post the pics and vids. Cool! :) If you don't have a WW boat, I've got ya covered. Creek might be able to make that section in his new canoe. Or just swim alot... :)

lol. kiddin'. Beautiful country up there. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 16, 2013, 03:30:04 PM: Quote from: madmax on March 16, 2013, 03:06:40 PM
Quote from: Wilderbeast on March 16, 2013, 01:41:39 PM
Quote from: madmax on March 16, 2013, 01:31:37 PM
So where's UpTheCreek from? Let's get him in on this party. We can use his canoe too. :)

Creeks 220 northeast of me. I'll see if I can get him on board as official videographer. I don't think he can participate. If he sleeps on the ground we'll need to medevac him the next morning.

There's an area on the French Broad outside of Hot Springs that I scoped out this winter that looks awesome. And my property would work if we have enough rain for running water in the creek. And If you have any thoughts, I'm open to suggestions.

So we run Section 9 of the French Broad , video us on Frank Bell's rapid, camp with a pocket kit, and post the pics and vids. Cool! :) If you don't have a WW boat, I've got ya covered. Creek might be able to make that section in his new canoe. Or just swim alot... :)

lol. kiddin'. Beautiful country up there. Looking forward to it.

Being a coward, I'll pass on the white water section but we can definitely get in some time on river if you want. Or there is always Fontana, the AT hikers should well north by then. More options around here than you can shake a stick at.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 16, 2013, 03:52:36 PM: I'm 5 miles down a dirt road to the AT as it comes outa Nantahala Gorge. Yup, lotsa choices. I'ld like to feed myself with some trout or smallmouth.

As I see the posts I'm strategizing. LOL.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 16, 2013, 06:02:33 PM: Great kit Mr. T. We all can benefit from this to building our personal kits and everybody is bringing something to the table.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on March 16, 2013, 07:40:57 PM: fantastic entries fellas! thanks for sharing. i can't wait to see how this ends up. i like the idea of a third person videoing this.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on March 16, 2013, 07:42:54 PM: i think creek would make a good narrator
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 16, 2013, 10:34:51 PM: Great stuff Mr. T - a lotta thinking outside the box. Love it. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 16, 2013, 11:10:54 PM: Nice kit Mr. T! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on March 17, 2013, 06:19:14 AM: Couple weeks left, folks. Lots of time to make a kit!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 17, 2013, 08:31:41 AM: Quote from: madmax on March 16, 2013, 03:52:36 PM
I'm 5 miles down a dirt road to the AT as it comes outa Nantahala Gorge. Yup, lotsa choices. I'ld like to feed myself with some trout or smallmouth.

As I see the posts I'm strategizing. LOL.

So you are near NOC. That's a specially beautiful area. Now what is this "feed myself" business? Sharing is caring. ;)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: upthecreek on March 18, 2013, 10:42:41 AM: OK OK...consider me as the impartial witness/comic relief :)

Creek
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: peter.robinson on March 18, 2013, 06:27:02 PM: I love this thread, thanks all to have contributed your ideas. It's such a great cross section of what a complete newb should think about!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 18, 2013, 06:49:29 PM: Quote from: peter.robinson on March 18, 2013, 06:27:02 PM
I love this thread, thanks all to have contributed your ideas. It's such a great cross section of what a complete newb should think about!

Welcome to the forum Peter. You should head over to the introduction area and introduce your self when you get a chance. Hope you enjoy the forum.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: peter.robinson on March 18, 2013, 07:16:06 PM: Quote from: greyhound352 on March 18, 2013, 06:49:29 PM
Welcome to the forum Peter. You should head over to the introduction area and introduce your self when you get a chance. Hope you enjoy the forum.
Thanks gh, I will. I've been lurking, listening and learning
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 22, 2013, 08:09:21 PM: Just a bump to see if anyone has any more kits to post up. I think there are still a few stragglers out there.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gryphon on March 22, 2013, 08:40:39 PM: I'm trying to get mine finished...too much happening with work/school/kids/science fair/pinewood derby/new scout troop.... Just need to finish stuffing the case and get pics...hopefully tomorrow.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 22, 2013, 10:07:21 PM: I've been tardy on this, but will have it in soon
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on March 23, 2013, 05:51:38 AM: just a few more things and I'll post it up. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on March 23, 2013, 01:21:16 PM: Ok.. Heres my kit. Its missing two things that I need to get yet. 1. a Firesteel and 2. a mini flashlight. :)

Here it is all snapped up tight. Put ner had to sit on it to get it to snap. :)

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL236/4616943/24079062/406077330.jpg)

Here it is opened up. Now some details. I have a needle that has an eye big enough for the fishing string to be threaded through on the tag. Pins below on the tag. And I took the stitiching out of the side of the tag to insert the firesteel when I get it. Right now theres strike anywhere matches in there to show the opening.

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL236/4616943/24079062/406077329.jpg)

Here is everything pulled out. A roll of plastic thats 4' x 10' for shelter,rain protection, or hauling water. A roll of Tulle big enough to wrap around a head for mostquito protection, making a net for frogs/minnows/bait or packing with snow to slowly melt and drip, or a boil bag. Twist ties around it for helping to make the above items. A handywash washcloth and a small chunk of dial soap wrapped in tinfoil. Two nice sized pieces of tinfoil for cooking rolled up and shoved in the back pocket of the pack. ( you did see the pocket back there right?) A pill bottle with duct tape on the outside, 2 alchohol pads, PJCBs in a small baggy and room for the mini lighter. And the altoids tin.

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL236/4616943/24079062/406077334.jpg)

Next is the altoids tin packed.

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL236/4616943/24079062/406077333.jpg)

Inside the altoids tin. A multi tool. Two sticks of gum, two candies, one hawiian punch (just in case the water tastes horrible) a coffee filter, a sewing bobbin with wire, the soap chunk, the washcloth (wich has been moved to the outside of the altoids tin) bullion cubes for either drinking or scraping for salt factor on prey caught, a fishing kit with a bobbin wrapped with fireline (remember the needle?) This fireline is also planned for use on making the net to sew around a bent stick or to make a tie to tie the net around the face for bug protection. Both washcloth or coffee filter can be used over the mouth for breathing filter.

(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL236/4616943/24079062/406077332.jpg)

There.. I think I have alot of the neccessities covered..? Other than the two items I still need to get. I did see a small flashlight at Caseys and I'll try to purchase that soon.

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 23, 2013, 03:28:20 PM: Great looking kit WW!

I really like the idea of storage behind the tag. That is getting every usable inch of the pouch. I would think of tethering the firesteel so it don't get lost. For the contest I would leave it untether though.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 23, 2013, 05:04:17 PM: Nice kit WW, and sneaky way to hide in those matches... 8)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on March 23, 2013, 05:49:52 PM: Greyhound? What do you mean by tethering? To the pouch itself or striker/firesteel together?

Thanks guys for the compliments. :) This was hard thinking. And I'm still re-thinking on it.

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 23, 2013, 06:29:23 PM: OK.....After seeing the first few pouches done up I knew I had been beaten to the punch, there was no sense in trying to replicate the already great pouches that had come before me so I needed to come up with something that had not yet been thought of. Now granted I have included a couple items which have been used before, but my main item of sustenance has not yet been seen.

Also, I figured that Max will be dressed for the weather and so ( because of limited space ) decided not to include any items that one might wear. I am also assuming that the survival scenario is a short one 1-3 days kinda thing.

The first pick shows the contents completely enclosed in the pouch...
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb466/finigin/pouchedclosedcontainingcontents_zps365aa9a6.jpg)

this 2nd pic shows contents in the opened pouch...
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb466/finigin/contentsinopenedpouch_zps8c42f852.jpg)

3rd pic shows all 7 items on table...strike anywhere matches in container, small amount of duct tape, magnifying glass with built in mini light, small bottle of water purifying pills, Jerky rolled up, whistle and knife.
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb466/finigin/contents1_zps6b049568.jpg)

And lastly the mystery item opened up...13 pieces of Jerky
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb466/finigin/contentswithjerkyunwrapped_zps288849b9.jpg)

I have not yet found a ss cup to add ( as others have ) but I will attempt to get one and show it with the kit by contest close. Now the idea behind the Jerky is a, it had not yet been done. and b, the psychological boost of knowing you have some kind of comfort food you can eat immediately ( if needed ) while you go about getting some fire/water and shelter ready.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 24, 2013, 03:46:24 AM: OK. Wow guys. Just blown away by all of your creativity. I'm amazed at what y'all have fit into those itty bitty pouches.

I laughed at the gum and vodka. Great ideas! Not kidding. A little frivolous comfort is greatly appreciated when you're feeling sorry for yourself (and you will) out there surviving.

Jerky. Mmmmmmm. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 24, 2013, 06:57:06 AM: Quote from: WoodsWoman on March 23, 2013, 05:49:52 PM
Greyhound? What do you mean by tethering? To the pouch itself or striker/firesteel together?

Thanks guys for the compliments. :) This was hard thinking. And I'm still re-thinking on it.

WW.

This is so you don't lose the firesteel.

To tie the firesteel to the pouch with a small cord. Some firesteels have a plastic handle with a hole that could be used or if no hole you could use varies ways to secure a cord to the firesteel. Taping, whipping, copper pipe or a 22 shell crimped on the end with a hole drill in it.

On the other end of the cord tie a small loop knot, bowline or overhand knot with a loop, and slide the loop on one of the molle straps of the pouch.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on March 24, 2013, 08:46:52 AM: ahh yes! Good idea. I'm sorry I just didnt understand. I see it now , putting just the steel behind that tag , I'd be loosing it in no time. :( Thanks Greyhound I appreciate it.

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on March 24, 2013, 08:53:28 AM: Hey now.. theres some serious thought behind that gum... :P

McGyver used it for many things. Gum and wrapper.

But.. gum is good for staving off hunger pains. If its a peppermint flavor it helps with calming down stomach aches. And if you have troubles with sugars it will kick in the thought of eating and help with that too. ( doc told me that).

ANd I have to agree.. that beef jerky looks delish!

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 24, 2013, 09:20:59 AM: I applaud the idea of gum. It's a great boost!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 24, 2013, 09:27:15 AM: I don't know if I like the idea of gum. I'm going to have to chew on it a bit.

Sorry.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on March 24, 2013, 09:32:27 AM: That got a chuckle.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on March 25, 2013, 08:19:38 AM: boo.

funny, but boo, so as not to be encouraging
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Binalith on March 25, 2013, 03:53:30 PM: ok here's mine:
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n581/obee508/IMAG1279_zpsc95da7a4.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n581/obee508/IMAG1280_zps32f6046b.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n581/obee508/IMAG1275_zps176d2a27.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n581/obee508/IMAG1278_zps5da3d295.jpg)
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n581/obee508/IMAG1277_zps07eb1bbf.jpg)
Bento knife with fork
small compass, 2 split rings
8 feet of para (5 strand)
bunch of fishing line
brass wire
fatwood
cork
half of a magnesium/sparker rod
spy capsule full of magnesium shavings from sawing it in half
3 fish hooks
weighted quick attach
4 lead crimp weights (in the black tape)
2 band aids
ranger band (bike tube)
altoids tin, punched for charcloth
space blanket

yeehaw
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Mr. Tettnanger on March 25, 2013, 04:04:59 PM: Outstanding job on these kits everybody!

I find it really impressive what you all have stuffed into these things!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 25, 2013, 04:20:50 PM: More awesome kits keep coming with some interesting ideas. Great job everyone!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 29, 2013, 10:04:51 AM: Bump for the stragglers and a big high five for all the kits posted so far.

Everyone is going above and beyond on creativity.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Highlife on March 29, 2013, 11:08:12 AM: Quote from: WoodsWoman on March 24, 2013, 08:53:28 AM
Hey now.. theres some serious thought behind that gum... :P

McGyver used it for many things. Gum and wrapper.

But.. gum is good for staving off hunger pains. If its a peppermint flavor it helps with calming down stomach aches. And if you have troubles with sugars it will kick in the thought of eating and help with that too. ( doc told me that).

ANd I have to agree.. that beef jerky looks delish!

WW.

I thought I heard somewhere that gum can make you hungrier. I heard it tricks your stomach into thinking it's getting food (juices and whatnot from gum), so the acid starts churning preparing for the food that never comes... This would make you more hungry and have excess acid.

I could be wrong, though...

mmmmm. jerky...
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 29, 2013, 02:04:02 PM: Great kit, by the way, Binalith!

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: xj35s on March 29, 2013, 02:46:50 PM: Got my pouch today. Going to be up all might playing with contents and arrangements. Will post pics before morning... Thanks Wilderbeast and everyone else. Great kits.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 29, 2013, 03:47:10 PM: Wow Zammer the beef jerky was pretty cool! I think the only way to top that would be.... bacon! :D

great kits so far. I will see if
I can get mine done real quick. I think I have the necessary items I planned to include all at the house now finally.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 29, 2013, 04:19:45 PM: Quote from: PetrifiedWood on March 29, 2013, 03:47:10 PM
Wow Zammer the beef jerky was pretty cool! I think the only way to top that would be.... bacon! :D

great kits so far. I will see if
I can get mine done real quick. I think I have the necessary items I planned to include all at the house now finally.

LOL...yea well had I used bacon I would have eaten it before I got a chance to put it in the pouch... :D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 29, 2013, 04:46:45 PM: Ok, finally got a chance to put one together. Though I am sad to say I neglected to include any first aid or chemical water purifying tablets. :(

The contents are:

A cut down beer bottle. This was one of the thick aluminum bottles, thicker than a can. I sanded the rim so it won't snag on the pouch or be uncomfortable to drink from. Can be used for cooking and drinking, and collecting water from seeps or vines, among other things. A bit on the small side for boiling water for purification purposes, but it is better than nothing.

A slow cooker liner bag. This bag holds a few quarts, and is heat resistant so it can be used to boil in. Best way to use it would be to fashion a frame of sticks to hold it open and use the rock boiling method. Can be used for storage, transport, and purification of water, as well as cooking.

Wenger Swiss Army Backpacker. Saw, large and small blades, can opener, screwdriver, awl and corkscrew.

1/4"x3" ferro rod wrapped with 18' of braided polypropylene cordage. Not as strong as paracord but it is tough stuff and it fits.

Mini bic lighter.

Mini liquid filled compass.

Small "cord end" whistle.

Book of matches in zipper storage bag.

Chicken and beef bouillon cubes in sandwich bag.

Capsule with snare/utility wire (can make bail for pot or snares, etc.) on spool, fishing line (spider wire) on spool, split shot sinkers, perch hooks wrapped in tape, snap swivels, needles, and small bit of jute for tinder. Jute could be soaked in bouillon to make a fish attractant (possibly).

Tea light candle.

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1009.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1010.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1011.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1012.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1013.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1014.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1015.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1016.jpg)
(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff485/ThePetrifiedwood/PWmain%201/random%20image%20dump/IMG_1017.jpg)
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Bearhunter on March 29, 2013, 04:50:37 PM: That's a good looking kit PW :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: xj35s on March 29, 2013, 05:26:03 PM: Well, This really was a Challenge for me. I just kept down sizing all the stuff I wanted in the kit.

Here it is closed.
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185327_zps86cab20b.jpg)

Here are the altoids contents.
Cotton pads, small magnesium ferro rod fire starter, Peanut lighter, (The fluid has been in there a solid 2 years and it still lit right up.), 50 ft of mechanics wire .040 ga. Plastic vial with fish lure bell sinker and 3 split shots.12 foot leader 30lbs test., a bar of soap and three dehydrated compressed towels. a fourth in the pouch. I have a magnetized needle too it's sitting on a stack of neodymium magnets overnight so not pictured.
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185702_zps0a1178af.jpg)

all inside the tin

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185528_zpsc69241ad.jpg)

Out side the tin is a poncho, Gerber paraframe, small bottle of purell hand sanitizer, A signal mirror, 3 band aides, Spool of dental floss, a small ziplock with salt and pepper. I guess I could put the mirror inside the tin and maybe add cordage to the pouch?

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185506_zpsa9b352a5.jpg)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 29, 2013, 05:31:20 PM: Quote from: xj35s on March 29, 2013, 05:26:03 PM
Well, This really was a Challenge for me. I just kept down sizing all the stuff I wanted in the kit.

Here it is closed.
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185327_zps86cab20b.jpg)

Here are the altoids contents.
Cotton pads, small magnesium ferro rod fire starter, Peanut lighter, (The fluid has been in there a solid 2 years and it still lit right up.), 50 ft of mechanics wire .040 ga. Plastic vial with fish lure bell sinker and 3 split shots.12 foot leader 30lbs test., a bar of soap and three dehydrated compressed towels. a fourth in the pouch. I have a magnetized needle too it's sitting on a stack of neodymium magnets overnight so not pictured.
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185702_zps0a1178af.jpg)

all inside the tin

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185528_zpsc69241ad.jpg)

Out side the tin is a poncho, Gerber paraframe, small bottle of purell hand sanitizer, A signal mirror, 3 band aides, Spool of dental floss, a small ziplock with salt and pepper. I guess I could put the mirror inside the tin and maybe add cordage to the pouch?

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/IMG_20130329_185506_zpsa9b352a5.jpg)

Very nice kit, glad to see the pouch arrived.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 29, 2013, 05:51:06 PM: Great looking kits PW & XJ35s. More great ideas in Both kits.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 29, 2013, 06:37:06 PM: Nice going boys, good to see your additions... :thumbsup:
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 29, 2013, 07:46:03 PM: Quote from: zammer on March 29, 2013, 06:37:06 PM
Nice going boys, good to see your additions... :thumbsup:
+1!

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gryphon on March 29, 2013, 08:09:10 PM: OK...so when this went up, I thought "hey cool! This can be fun and I have a kit already made that will fit right in there!"
[/size]
[/size]Well...yeah, I think I still own that kit...but I sure as hell can't find it!
[/size]
[/size]So, I got this tossed together tonight (amidst kids, school, work, visitors, neighbor kids, looming deadlines, wife re-arranging the house...still, and trying to get a pile of parts replaced on my Suburban so I can pass the state safety inspection and get it registered.
[/size]
[/size]So...hopefully the time has not fallen yet! 'Cuz here is what I got foraged together...
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[/size]
[/size]Yes, it is snapped shut:
[/size](http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/gryphonblade/Mobile%20Uploads/20130329_191845_zpsbb278533.jpg)
[/size]
[/size]...and yes, it is stuffed!
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[/size]
[/size]Contents:
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[/size]Pouch, tin can container, ramen soup mix for salts and flavor, hot sauce 'cus survival doesn't need to be suffering...besides, Cholula can make cockroaches taste good. Followed by some powdered lemonade mix: this is Crystal Light because it is what I have. It should be a not-sugar-free brand IMHO...but this is the sport mix with Gator-aide like stuff in it.
[/size]Next is a small glass jar (yes glass...thick mustard bottle glass that can be knapped into a point or blade if need be) with a inner tube band to cushion it. Inside resides a pile of small treble hooks for fishing or snares. (hey, in a survival situation, hooks on a snare is definitely NOT cheating!) It has about 50 feet of 10 lb fishing line wrapped around the neck like a hobo reel and another band to secure it. Inside are also iodine tabs and vaseline-soaked cotton balls.
[/size]Under that is a big safety pin...for things that one would need a safety pin for: closing large, gushing wounds, as a closure on a tattered jacket that was ripped up to use as a snake-bite tourniquet, or just fer pickin yer teech after chowin' a barbacoa'ed gator...or a cockroach and worm salad.
[/size]Next is a roll of orange line...about 40 feet. Or maybe 20, I really don't remember. I was going to use a roll of 25' of cat5 cable, which had four twisted pairs of solid copper wire for about 200 feet of line total....but I can't find my thrashed cat5 cable...it's in my other survival kit.
[/size]Then there are a couple of inner-tube rubber lines, because I can...they fit.
[/size]THe barlow style knife was a last-minute choice...my BSA knife would not fit. Thought it would have been appropriately punny (be prepared!) but oh well. I did need to include something robust enough to really use, so I went with the barlow over my SAK's as it is a bit tougher, sharper and both blades are fully usable as well as it is easier to hold on to and doesn't snap shut as easy. ...and my good little lock-blade is in my work pants and I'm too tired to go fetch it.
[/size]Alcohol pads, MRE matches and a Air Force survival spark striker are next. Also is one of my cartridge shell tinder matches with a band to hold it together. The white plastic bundle is the cotton balls that fist in the glass mustard jar.
[/size]Last is a bottlecap. Yup, a bottle cap. My son and I found out it makes pretty decent shavings for tinder bundles on soft wood and dry inner bark...with a much lower chance of cutting one's self. Plus you have a bottlecap if you find a bottle that needs capping...or an eye patch, or a bow-drill socket, or a tooth pick for missing teeth, or a thimble for field-made sewing needles, or bait for a racoon trap, a tiny soup bowl, tie a stick to it for a spoon...or about anything else one can think of.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Gryphon on March 29, 2013, 08:09:58 PM: Dunno about the /size hashes...fat-fingered the keyboard and formatting went all to hades....sorry.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 29, 2013, 10:17:41 PM: Wow, Gryphon, reading that list made me tired! Man, how'd you fit all that shtuff in there?!?

Great job!!

:thumbsup:

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on March 30, 2013, 03:53:08 AM: Another great looking kit there Gryphon.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on March 31, 2013, 09:45:45 AM: my turn!

packed up:
(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae90/jontok1/DSC_0102_zpsbcb7026f.jpg)

the stuff:
(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae90/jontok1/DSC_0103_zps6857c679.jpg)

Contents (top left --> bottom right):
space blanket
1 gallon plastic freezer bag
fishing kit (see next pic)
band-aids
emergency whistle
matches + firestraws in little ziplock baggie
duct tape wrapped around a straw containing some dangerous white crystals (salt ;))
SAK with just a blade and a bottleopener (good little knife)
unknown length of nylon twine.

fishing kit:
(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae90/jontok1/DSC_0104_zpsf6e0676c.jpg)

contents:
fishingline on a bobbin
some hooks
2 swivels
1 red ant fly

That kit should work fine for me most of the year.... Maybe add some more band-aids... :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: zammer on March 31, 2013, 09:51:05 AM: Cool container idea for the fishin kit jontok.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on March 31, 2013, 10:08:06 AM: Thanks. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on March 31, 2013, 10:17:07 AM: Great kits guys! :thumbsup:

This has been a fun read to see everything people come up with.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Binalith on March 31, 2013, 10:59:58 AM: wow mine is pretty bare bones compared to some of these ritzy pouch palaces! well done guys
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on March 31, 2013, 12:09:06 PM: all right! nice kits everyone!!!!

so who's still left to make a kit? i'm itching to see these bad boys put to use by two of B&B's finest!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 31, 2013, 12:39:27 PM: Quote from: BigHat on March 31, 2013, 12:09:06 PM
all right! nice kits everyone!!!!

so who's still left to make a kit? i'm itching to see these bad boys put to use by two of B&B's finest!

There are still a few folks who haven't gotten their kits posted yet.

No need for anyone to rush, we are looking at a late spring date for this. It's still wintery in the North Carolina mountains. I had a foot of snow last week.

As to two of B & B's finest, Max for sure.

I still have some pouches that I will mail out for the cost of postage if anyone else wants to join in.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on March 31, 2013, 12:46:02 PM: jontok, nice kit! I like that little knife!

This is a really thread! :thumbsup:

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on March 31, 2013, 01:08:50 PM: late spring huh? maybe we'll have a virginia summer time round 2... i wonder if U.W. would be willing to go out in the sticks with my dumbass for a weekend with just two pouches...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on March 31, 2013, 01:12:08 PM: Quote from: BigHat on March 31, 2013, 01:08:50 PM
late spring huh? maybe we'll have a virginia summer time round 2... i wonder if U.W. would be willing to go out in the sticks with my dumbass for a weekend with just two pouches...

We'll definitely have a second get together this summer. As to U.W. two pouches is two more than he needs. The man has skills.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: buzzacott on April 01, 2013, 04:54:16 AM: Great kits guys. As a BnB noob I'm not eligible for the competition, but since I use a MOLLE grenade pouch to carry my PSK here it is (again ;) ):

(http://i49.tinypic.com/oi4oy.jpg)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/f4p5ia.jpg)

Note that my pouch has been modded with an additional snap on the front, allowing me to carry a transpiration bag folded up under the Otterbox. Oh, and since I don't like camo belt pouches, it's been hit with some OD spray paint which has half worn off over the years. Apart from that, it's a stock standard SDS MOLLE II grenade pouch in Woodland Camouflage Cordura.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on April 01, 2013, 05:17:37 AM: Great looking kit Jontok.

Wow, Great looking kit Buzzacott! I like the idea of of the extra snap to extend the pouch to allow the otterbox. The otterbox keeps the kit dry and organized.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: kanukkarhu on April 01, 2013, 07:36:29 AM: Buzz, nice maaaaaate! Great lookin kit! Thanks for sharing!

Tapatalked from my batphone.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on April 02, 2013, 10:08:51 AM: Here's one I put together especially for Madmax!
I stuffed it full with all the...eh...stuff I'd like to see him use to survive a night out. 8)

Packed up.
(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae90/jontok1/DSC_0109_zps740f7b11.jpg)

Opened up:
(http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae90/jontok1/DSC_0110_zpscbed85ee.jpg)

GOOD LUCK!!!! >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on April 02, 2013, 12:00:17 PM: Madmax might let Wilderbeast use that kit! LOL
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on April 02, 2013, 12:47:30 PM: Lol, Jon it's April 2 already! :D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on April 02, 2013, 01:01:04 PM: jontok wins. LOL. :shrug:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on April 02, 2013, 01:03:43 PM: Quote from: PetrifiedWood on April 02, 2013, 12:47:30 PM
Lol, Jon it's April 2 already! :D
We're in April?
(I haven't been paying attention....)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on April 02, 2013, 01:06:26 PM: Quote from: madmax on April 02, 2013, 01:01:04 PM
jontok wins. LOL. :shrug:
Here's some motivation for ya Max http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekq1erf4ZkY&list=PL03ACHXzyMSAbVKZhooF0S6IGsvh3WF9Q&index=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekq1erf4ZkY&list=PL03ACHXzyMSAbVKZhooF0S6IGsvh3WF9Q&index=1)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WoodsWoman on April 02, 2013, 01:49:56 PM: ***high fives Jontok*** Good one! :)

WW.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: xj35s on April 04, 2013, 03:41:46 PM: When is the drawing? or did I miss it?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on April 04, 2013, 03:48:10 PM: Quote from: xj35s on April 04, 2013, 03:41:46 PM
When is the drawing? or did I miss it?

You haven't missed it.

We are going to run this until everyone who wants to participate has a chance (within reason).

Why rush it when everyone is having so much fun?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: xj35s on April 04, 2013, 11:11:46 PM: Awesome. So I can redo mine? I'll post here but consider it not an entry as I already posted one?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on April 09, 2013, 04:32:12 PM: Quote from: xj35s on April 04, 2013, 11:11:46 PM
Awesome. So I can redo mine? I'll post here but consider it not an entry as I already posted one?

Sure, go for it. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WI_Woodsman on April 16, 2013, 09:43:02 PM: I'm glad to hear the contest is still going... I'm going to try to get my entry in if I can get my hands on one of those Holy Hand Grenade Pouch! I'm gunna hook you up Madmax! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on April 21, 2013, 12:46:12 PM: I sent out a grenade pouch this week so there is a least one more entry to go. If anyone else wants to participate I can send you a pouch for the cost of shipping.

I found a few more. 8)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on May 03, 2013, 04:04:27 PM: Wow, we're still going! Look at all the great stuff here!!

I'm happy we're still going! I feel as if I should give each of you something, if I can. And, I'd love to see more kits!!!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on May 03, 2013, 04:37:27 PM: Keep it going guys! Great stuff! No hurry. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 05, 2013, 06:34:55 AM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on April 21, 2013, 12:46:12 PM
I sent out a grenade pouch this week so there is a least one more entry to go. If anyone else wants to participate I can send you a pouch for the cost of shipping.

I found a few more. 8)
Ok sounds great still available ?
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on May 05, 2013, 10:56:34 AM: Go Rob! Maybe I'll get yours to use on the camp with the Beast.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on May 05, 2013, 03:29:04 PM: Quote from: Rowjr on May 05, 2013, 06:34:55 AM
Quote from: Wilderbeast on April 21, 2013, 12:46:12 PM
I sent out a grenade pouch this week so there is a least one more entry to go. If anyone else wants to participate I can send you a pouch for the cost of shipping.

I found a few more. 8)
Ok sounds great still available ?

Yes, I have some but I'm in travel status until Tuesday. So I'll shoot you a PM when I get home.

Thanks
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 06, 2013, 09:42:10 AM: Cool I'll keep eye out for your pm
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 06, 2013, 09:44:01 AM: Oops looks like I need to work on post count
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 06, 2013, 09:45:40 AM: Quote from: madmax on May 05, 2013, 10:56:34 AM
Go Rob! Maybe I'll get yours to use on the camp with the Beast.
[/quotn never know
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 16, 2013, 08:19:37 AM: received pouch yesterday looks great thanks beast
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 19, 2013, 10:51:15 AM: Kit in process as well as my post count >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on May 22, 2013, 09:26:25 AM: Quote from: Rowjr on May 19, 2013, 10:51:15 AM
Kit in process as well as my post count >:D

Rob, don't sweat the post count, your in. Although your posts are certainly welcome.

I believe we still have two folks that have received pouches that have not put up their entries but their is still time.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WI_Woodsman on May 22, 2013, 10:58:15 AM: Quote from: Wilderbeast on May 22, 2013, 09:26:25 AM
Quote from: Rowjr on May 19, 2013, 10:51:15 AM
Kit in process as well as my post count >:D

Rob, don't sweat the post count, your in. Although your posts are certainly welcome.

I believe we still have two folks that have received pouches that have not put up their entries but their is still time.

Still working on mine....
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on May 22, 2013, 11:01:55 AM: Quote from: WI_Woodsman on May 22, 2013, 10:58:15 AM
Quote from: Wilderbeast on May 22, 2013, 09:26:25 AM
Quote from: Rowjr on May 19, 2013, 10:51:15 AM
Kit in process as well as my post count >:D

Rob, don't sweat the post count, your in. Although your posts are certainly welcome.

I believe we still have two folks that have received pouches that have not put up their entries but their is still time.

Still working on mine....

No worries at all. Having this contest sort of open ended appeals to the procrastinator in me.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: xj35s on May 22, 2013, 12:53:07 PM: WB, Our new puppy ate mine. Old cliche I know but it's true. The fishing leaders only have the snap swivels left. I'm not sure which dog might have swallowed the cables. It's been a couple weeks and they seem fine.

So can we dismiss my previous entry? If I won I don't think I have the same contents now or the ambition to redo it the same.

Here they are, can you tell which is the 5 month old? 1/2 Great Dane/ 1/2 Rottweiler-Xena and Rhodesian Ridgeback- Julia. They look soooo innocent...

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/bushcraft/DSC01770_zps38e66151.jpg)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on May 22, 2013, 01:10:48 PM: Quote from: xj35s on May 22, 2013, 12:53:07 PM
WB, Our new puppy ate mine. Old cliche I know but it's true. The fishing leaders only have the snap swivels left. I'm not sure which dog might have swallowed the cables. It's been a couple weeks and they seem fine.

So can we dismiss my previous entry? If I won I don't think I have the same contents now or the ambition to redo it the same.

Here they are, can you tell which is the 5 month old? 1/2 Great Dane/ 1/2 Rottweiler-Xena and Rhodesian Ridgeback- Julia. They look soooo innocent...

(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u173/XJ35S/bushcraft/DSC01770_zps38e66151.jpg)

I'm guessing your going to need a bigger couch for Xena (on the left?) 1/2 Great Dane and 1/2 Rotti. Both your girls are very pretty. We went through the puppy chewing phase with my dog a few years ago, it'll pass, just like the contents of your pouch did ;)

If you want another pouch shoot me a PM.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on May 23, 2013, 09:36:56 AM: And because it's so open ended, I might keep adding goodies to the prize pile, in time, lol.

I love how this has grown!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 27, 2013, 08:00:54 PM: I'm waiting on one more item and should be good to go soon....
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on May 28, 2013, 10:58:06 AM: I just camped in 36 to 46 degree nights in WNC. Let's give it a bit more time to warm up,
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on May 28, 2013, 01:36:12 PM: Quote from: madmax on May 28, 2013, 10:58:06 AM
I just camped in 36 to 46 degree nights in WNC. Let's give it a bit more time to warm up,

Agreed. :)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on May 29, 2013, 03:16:40 AM: Quote from: madmax on May 28, 2013, 10:58:06 AM
I just camped in 36 to 46 degree nights in WNC. Let's give it a bit more time to warm up,
Wuss! 8)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on May 30, 2013, 05:49:37 PM: OK Finally (http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee491/Rowjr1150/Grenade/Grenadebag008_zps89859097.jpg) (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/Rowjr1150/media/Grenade/Grenadebag008_zps89859097.jpg.html) (http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee491/Rowjr1150/Grenade/Grenadebag015_zps01e4597d.jpg) (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/Rowjr1150/media/Grenade/Grenadebag015_zps01e4597d.jpg.html)
1. One RSK MK5 Knife
2. One Fire steel
3. One Pot, can (Note painted with high temp black paint and has holes drill at top for hanging)
4. 25' Bank line (Note wrap around can)
5. One Emergency Blanket
6. One Gallon zip lock
7. 2 aquamira tabs (Note purifies 32 oz. per tab)
8. A Whistle
9. A Photon Freedom micro light (Note also flasher)
10. 8' of snare wire
11. 25 yds. 20# power pro 6# dia. braded line
12. 2 bobbers
13. 3 split shots
14. 5 small fishing hooks attach to inside grenade flap
15. A Water tight capsole holds cotton balls with Vaseline and two cubes of wet fire

16. Oops almost forgot One Grenade pouch >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: greyhound352 on May 31, 2013, 08:27:37 AM: Nice looking Rowjr. Glad to see you joined the fun.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Rowjr on June 01, 2013, 09:23:37 AM: Glad to have some of the fun and let me say when you get started on this there is no ending of what you might do or come up with, definetly a learning process of the whole idea. I just want to say thanks to all for letting me be involved and cannot wait to see the whole process ...Good luck Tony >:D
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on June 01, 2013, 09:50:11 AM: Great lookin' kit right there, Rowjr! Glad to have you (and everyone) involved!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on June 01, 2013, 06:14:17 PM: Quote from: jontok on May 29, 2013, 03:16:40 AM
Quote from: madmax on May 28, 2013, 10:58:06 AM
I just camped in 36 to 46 degree nights in WNC. Let's give it a bit more time to warm up,
Wuss! 8)
I'm gonna fly over there and prove you wrong.
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Bearhunter on June 01, 2013, 07:43:17 PM: Quote from: madmax on June 01, 2013, 06:14:17 PM
Quote from: jontok on May 29, 2013, 03:16:40 AM
Quote from: madmax on May 28, 2013, 10:58:06 AM
I just camped in 36 to 46 degree nights in WNC. Let's give it a bit more time to warm up,
Wuss! 8)
I'm gonna fly over there and prove you wrong.

You better be carful Max...
Jontok has troll meat for lunch, he put pics up once!
He's prolly got a troll for a pet too :devil:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: jontok on June 02, 2013, 10:06:38 AM: Quote from: Bearhunter on June 01, 2013, 07:43:17 PM
Quote from: madmax on June 01, 2013, 06:14:17 PM
Quote from: jontok on May 29, 2013, 03:16:40 AM
Quote from: madmax on May 28, 2013, 10:58:06 AM
I just camped in 36 to 46 degree nights in WNC. Let's give it a bit more time to warm up,
Wuss! 8)
I'm gonna fly over there and prove you wrong.

You better be carful Max...
Jontok has troll meat for lunch, he put pics up once!
He's prolly got a troll for a pet too :devil:
Madmax: Come on over! I'll get the cold beer! :)

Bearhunter: Nah, they don't make good pets, especially now in the summertime when the days are so long...They have a tendency to turn to stone in daylight... + they're afraid of my dog.... ;)
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on June 03, 2013, 08:19:29 AM: LOL! If I didn't need a new mountainbike I'ld be on a plane right now. Kelly only allows so much spending...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Angerland on June 06, 2013, 07:55:02 AM: All I can say is WOW! I am really amazed at the creativity and thought that you all have put into these. I am really impressed folks! You guys rock, can't wait to see the winners in use. All I have ever had stuffed in my grenade pouches are compasses and, well, grenades. I really didn't think they could fit so much.

I especially love all the little pots that are coming up. For those who used an aluminum bottle for theirs, are they just cut down energy drink bottles? Or something a little thicker?

I think you all have stumbled onto a new survival kit staple that just might rival the "altoids tin kits" in popularity in the near future!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on June 15, 2013, 10:44:09 AM: YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE, THERE WILL BE NO MORE ENTRIES

The entry phase if this contest is now officially closed.

I have started a new thread for the express purpose of voting on the entries from this thread.

http://bladesandbushcraft.com/index.php/topic,6139.new.html#new (http://bladesandbushcraft.com/index.php/topic,6139.new.html#new)

I would ask that on the voting thread each person post once and only once with the name of the person who's Grenade Pouch kit is the top entry.

Please limit your comments on the voting thread to your choice, no extraneous comments, you are welcome to continue to comment on this thread.

Any votes posted on this thread will not be counted.

Thanks to all the participants.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: hunter63 on June 15, 2013, 12:22:16 PM: As noob, I just found this thread, and went thru all the entries......and I gotta say, very creative stuff.
Thanks.

Would like to see the method used for SS bottle cut down as a pot, from some one....very cool.

I guess all minds work alike, as I have been using a similar pouch, GI first aid type for a lot of years....but like the smaller one.

Good stuff guys/gals
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: WI_Woodsman on June 15, 2013, 12:40:42 PM: I enjoyed looking at everybody's entry I was thinking about putting a kit in but there is one entry in particular that is almost identical to the one I wanted to put together so I decided not to put in a survival pouch that was already entered... Good luck to all the entries!
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on June 17, 2013, 07:58:24 AM: I'm still on the fence as far as voting. You guys did a great job putting these kits together.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Yeoman on June 17, 2013, 10:50:20 AM: I'm inspired now to try and find one of those grenade pouches and then steal umm emulate the best ideas from all the entrants. Nice work folks you should all be proud of making them up. I hope you get out to use them under controlled conditions.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Wilderbeast on June 17, 2013, 10:53:55 AM: Quote from: Yeoman on June 17, 2013, 10:50:20 AM
I'm inspired now to try and find one of those grenade pouches and then steal umm emulate the best ideas from all the entrants. Nice work folks you should all be proud of making them up. I hope you get out to use them under controlled conditions.

I know a guy who knows a guy 8). If you want one I still have a few available for a modest price.

PM me if you're interested.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Anubis1335 on July 07, 2013, 01:02:56 PM: Binalith

Where did you get this gem?

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n581/obee508/IMAG1275_zps176d2a27.jpg

that Bento knife....deets please.

Awesome kits everyone. ive been absent from the craft for a bit and missed this contest. good luck to everyone and madmax.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: madmax on July 27, 2013, 02:40:16 PM: Count down has begun. Suck it up boys...
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on August 19, 2013, 07:38:38 PM: I believe I owe someone a prize. If that person could PM me with an address I will get this out as soon as I am able.

I am very, very glad this continued on in my absence. I owe it to the wonderful members of this forum, but especially to Wilderbeast and PW (and Madmax for being the crazy bugger to use the winning kit). I haven't gone through the forum yet to see if the trip went as planned and if it went well. In fact, this has been my first stop on the forum. I feel dreadful for disappearing, but.. C'est la vie.

And, it's nice to have interwebs again. Long story, won't get into it publicly.
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: BigHat on August 20, 2013, 04:06:54 PM: Nice to have you back
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: PetrifiedWood on August 21, 2013, 05:56:10 PM: +1 Glad to have you back with us Rog!
Title: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: Bearhunter on August 21, 2013, 06:44:37 PM: Great to see you back ROG :cheers:
Title: Re: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival
Post by: rogumpogum on August 21, 2013, 08:22:36 PM: Thanks fellas. :)