Mini Survival Tin - Pocket-sized tin, loaded with an impressive amount of outdoor survival essentials. UK-made.

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I had one of the most memorable experiences of my life – I learned a lot, in the most beautiful of settings, with a knowledgeable and encouraging guide who also happened to be great company! Also, after recently getting my ‘Knife and Axe’ certificate at scouts, i was looking for a good sheath knife and was wandering if you knew of any that weren’t too expensive. Matches, the easiest way to light a fire; to quote, “learn the fire bow by all means, but always, always carry matches”. Think about the essentials of survival: Shelter, water, fire etc. and, after making sure personal medication is sorted out, cover these survival essentials first.

Yes, I remember you well. You certainly added some value to the discussions around cell biology and immunology.First aid is self-explanatory. Although it is impossible to put any meaningful first aid items in the tin, they can help boost morale and increase comfort.

a couple of “ranger bands” or innertube sections take up no space and can be wrapped around a lighter or torch, bomb proof firelighting.A small group of magnesium mini-matches and a steel striker. By shaving off a few pieces from the matches, you can use them as the base for starting a small fire. This ensures you can use a single match several times.

Utility refers to tools or items that allow you to perform some tasks that could not be achieved without a specific item. Cutting tools, multi-tools, and cordage will be under this function.The Surefire E1L Outdoorsman: A sturdy torch with no-compromise build quality. Photo: Paul Kirtley. Useful for not only heat and light but also for signalling, water purification, cooking etc, as well as keeping up your downtrodden spirits Small First Aid Kit – Medical/protection, Fire. Should include; Para/Brofen, plasters, small bandage.

There are a ton of different and amazing options for you to include in your Altoids survival tin, most of them being super simple and surprisingly varied. And while this list was extensive, it was just the tip of the tip of the iceberg in terms of what can be stored in an Altoids tin. I carry my Altoids survival tin every day in my Maxpedition Mini Organizer. That little pouch goes with me everywhere and in a future post I’ll share some pictures and the contents. Interesting that a few of you have commented on adding items for repairs. I think a repair kit for an extended journey is a must. It’s amazing what can be achieved with duct tape! The tin on this kit is slightly larger than the original model and contains an even smaller tin for some of the mini items such as fishing kit. The fishing kit has been expanded to include 4 sinkers of 2 different sizes, 2 lures and a ring for improvising a rod. In compensation there are now only 3 #10 hooks instead of 4 but the 8m of line and 2 swivels are still there as are 2 small safety pins from which you could improvise another 2 hooks if needed. Fishing Hook, Line, and Sinker. Collect all three pieces and place them in the tin. Due to its nature, this is ideal only for longer periods of survival or those that love fishing. 5. First AidAye shout out if work etc brings you this way… I understand one of your former colleagues might be heading this way as well. Can the axe be interchanged with a fixed blade or do they really fulfill different roles in your opinion? L – Location should be transmitted to potential rescuers at the earliest Opportunity. Location methods should remain in force throughout scenario. Hi Paul, this is a great article and i too have the “SAS survival guide”! I am trying to put together Lofty’s survival pouch but can’t find a suitable container for it all…