Author Topic: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival (Read 102748 times)

madmax · « **Reply #100 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.

dragon383 · « **Reply #101 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!

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,

dragon383 · « **Reply #102 on:** February 25, 2013, 05:21:00 PM »

well ok,, just saw you need 100 posts, thats ok though, another time perhaps

madmax · « **Reply #103 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...

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #104 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.

irishff727 · « **Reply #105 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.

Mr. Tettnanger · « **Reply #106 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!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #107 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.

rogumpogum · « **Reply #108 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.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #109 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.

irishff727 · « **Reply #110 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.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #111 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

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #112 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.

Just stuff I threw together, still a work in progress.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #113 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.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #114 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.

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #115 on:** February 26, 2013, 03:44:12 PM »

Looks good Beast. Your kit will produce the most palatable water I think.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #116 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:54:50 PM »

Anyone get their pouches in the mail?

zammer · « **Reply #117 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...

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #118 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.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #119 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.

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #120 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:

rogumpogum · « **Reply #121 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...

zammer · « **Reply #122 on:** March 01, 2013, 08:43:51 PM »

Its hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeee...Thanks beast.

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #123 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:

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.

Thanks for checking this out.

Also, thanks for this excellent contest, and the great entries. Hope to see lots more!

zammer · « **Reply #124 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..

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #125 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!

greyhound352 · « **Reply #126 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!

zammer · « **Reply #127 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...

Gurthy · « **Reply #128 on:** March 03, 2013, 07:13:33 AM »

Great kits so far guys...lots of thought going into these & some really good ideas!

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Mr. Tettnanger · « **Reply #129 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!

rogumpogum · « **Reply #130 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.

madmax · « **Reply #131 on:** March 04, 2013, 09:41:29 AM »

Great stuff guys. I have a vested interest in this thread so KEEP 'EM COMIN"!!!!

jontok · « **Reply #132 on:** March 04, 2013, 10:55:10 AM »

Got my pouch today (thanks Beast!).

Now to ~~steal~~ appropriate some stuff from around the house....

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #133 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!

zammer · « **Reply #134 on:** March 04, 2013, 02:10:01 PM »

It came to me in a vision last night....I will reveal all later this week...

Binalith · « **Reply #135 on:** March 05, 2013, 09:27:02 AM »

workin on it...

rogumpogum · « **Reply #136 on:** March 05, 2013, 01:17:48 PM »

Lots of time left folks, no need to rush.

kanukkarhu · « **Reply #137 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."

Tapatalked from my batphone.

zammer · « **Reply #138 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."

Tapatalked from my batphone.

LOL...

irishff727 · « **Reply #139 on:** March 06, 2013, 04:16:41 PM »

Hope this works

greyhound352 · « **Reply #140 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.

rogumpogum · « **Reply #141 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!

PetrifiedWood · « **Reply #142 on:** March 06, 2013, 11:05:29 PM »

Yep, I dig the bracelet as well! Good way to include cordage.

irishff727 · « **Reply #143 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

Gurthy · « **Reply #144 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

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

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

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

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)

madmax · « **Reply #145 on:** March 07, 2013, 11:12:58 AM »

Great job Gurthy.

Wilderbeast · « **Reply #146 on:** March 07, 2013, 11:41:45 AM »

"Crack bags" in a survival kit, in case things start Breaking bad

Really nice kit Gurthy.

madmax · « **Reply #147 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

Really nice kit Gurthy.

Man, those things are handy.

Walmart craft section.

greyhound352 · « **Reply #148 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

Really nice kit Gurthy.

Man, those things are handy. Walmart craft section.

Also in the medical section of Walmart. Ezy Dose Disposable Pill Pouches have a better seal IMHO

greyhound352 · « **Reply #149 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.

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Author Topic: Kit Contest: A Holy Hand Grenade's Worth of Survival (Read 102748 times)