Survival Kit Build - Altoids Style Tin
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Here is a quick how to on how I make an Altoids style survival kit. This is just a very basic package of several items you can use to make your own kit. As always, a survival kit should never be a primary option for critical survival needs. It is only meant to be a 'just in case' item that, assuming you've packed your bags properly, you'll never have to dig into. With that said, I always throw one of these in my bag first ensuring that I will have at least the bare minimum to start a fire, purify water and start a shelter build. Maybe this will give you a couple of ideas in making your own version of this classic outdoors project:)
NOTE: I'm no longer selling these as my supplies have run out and I'm considering an update to the kit. As you can see from the video... these are all commonly available goods available from either ebay or big box stores. The tins and vials are acquired from specialty bottle company. All of the other items are either hand made (labels) or modified to fit the kit. You should be able to assemble a very similar kit, if not better, with just a little effort. Anyways, thanks for watching and happy building!
I like the way you had a box filled with stuff in the tin for a neat and tidy look. Great ideas. I'm actually doing this with the stuff I have lying around my place.
This is so organized, I love it! You should continue selling them. Because of this, I'm subscribing to your channel.
Thanks NJ, I appreciate that:) I'm going to go check out your channel too:)
This is one of the best altoid style survival kit out there on RUclips. I am absolutely stunned at the amount of stuff you have put into this small tin. This kit has about everything a survival kit needs. Great organization skills, great job!
thanks!
solid compact kit...newbies note this guys crystal clear organizational skills. Good to go, thanks for the video!
+TheOxmorel Glad you liked it! Appreciate the good words too Oxmorel:)
Joe
One of the most coolest kit I ever saw on the RUclips. Big congrats!
Thanks Michael!
Joe
Oh my.. what a good survival kit Sir, I'll make it for myself and my family members. Thanks for the idea
i want one of these soooo bad!! Best altoid tin kit ive ever seen!
Thanks Travis, I appreciate that:)
the best mini survival kit I ever seen, please sell them they are awesome
Nice video. You may also want to checkout the review of survival kit on my blog at *carlreviews. com/survival-kit-review/* Thanks, Marlo.
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How did you attract these fake advertisers so well Marcos??
Great presentation and great compact kit. Very organized. Ingenious tool made from the blade and whistle. Enjoyable to watch. Thanks for the video.
Thx MRW's... i know it's not the most polished vid out there but i appreciate your comment... thx:)
This altos style kit is actually the best one I've seen, good job!
thanks!
This is a well thought out selection of items that really make sense if you're carrying a full sized knife on your belt anyway it's very helpful.
+Ultimate Unnamed Thanks UU!
Please start selling these. People like myself would pay quite a bit for one of those. Best one I've ever seen
+Inder Singh Perhaps I will... but sourcing the items got to be too much of a pain... which is why I stopped selling them. But if I do start again... I'll make a note on this video:)
Joe
These are actually really nice little kits. Nice choices. Some of its cheap stuff (like the compass and "knife") but if they're backups that's okay. The stuff that's quality is the stuff you might not have to begin with (like the whistle or snare wire).
I especially liked your improvised knife, very clever.
Nice little kit Bro! Love the organization! Great video...learned a lot! Thanks!
Pretty good little kit. I like your idea of putting some of the smaller items in the matchbox to keep the inside of the tin neat.
+Rangersly Thanks Rangersly!
Long time follower. this is definitely one of the best I've seen. Super awesome & helpful. I will have to modify mine a bit to match yours. Keep up the great content.
Good job man, This is one of the better ones I've seen
+KJ10tears Thanks!
This is one of the most decent kits ive seen out their not even companies put together one as good as this.
Thanks Striker! I'm actually getting ready to do a video showing a couple changes I made to the kit. One is adding a mini ferro rod as an upgrade and a couple other changes too. Thanks for watching!
Joe
thats awesome! if you ever start selling again, I will buy one for sure
This is actually pretty cool! I would buy this kit. If your are actually in a survival situation, this would be "golden" items either for personal use our for bartering. Nice vid.
I’m kind of disappointed you stopped selling them, they were sooo well made and the tools were nicely picked
These are amazing kits bro. You REALLY need to think about starting up selling again. I’d love to buy one!!
very nice video a lot of useful kit very well organized thanks for sharing always learning
+Amra survival Thanks AS!
Sick kit, I love heavy stocks of supplies so this video made me smile.
Cynthia Garner Thanks Cynthia! I appreciate it:)
the flagging tape was GENIUS!
I remember when you started making these. Nice video description!
that one of the better survival tin I have seen yet. very well put together. I just put a homemade kit together.
+gene smith Thanks Gene:)
Joe
Drawing your own pictures your the man!!
One of the best Survival Kits Ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Thx Louis! I appreciate that:)
Thinking about making some to sell, I found the blank tins on amazon. to keep it closed im going to put a ranger band around the lid, :) Thanks for the video.
Awesome thanks. will look into it.
Haha.. that's very true from what I here:) I actually played rugby in the last couple years of college and we had Australian and NZ coaches and I used to do an impression that stuck with the teammates:) But I also liked the kangaroo for the fact that they have a pouch like a backpacker or hunters pack. The slogan used to be "keep it in your pouch":) Kind of corny i guess but i always liked it... and us guys in the northern hemisphere think the kangaroo is kinda cool i guess:)
Wow, very cool video you rock dude.
Like all the info, can't wait to up grade my kit :)
Thanks SC! I appreciate it... hope the kit upgrade goes well and this gave you some ideas:)
I’m loving this organization!!!
This things are so nice, I love them! You should continue selling them... For that I'm subscribing
Great kit.
I am going to my tin kits with several tins.
one for fire,one for first aid, fishing, trapping, hunting, so on.......
My main survival kit will be in a ammo can.
The tins are great for cars, campers, work, the list is long.
Interesting.I plan on making an edc kit as opposed to a survival one,but some of that stuff would definitely be good in it like the mirror and maybe foil.
whattttt- dude you're so perfectly neat! Id love one of those. Man. Earned a sub.
Such a cool concept! Well Done :) I hope you're still selling them.
Thanks Pranaadhika! I am still selling them as I get supplies in... just a few here and there as I feel like it:)
Thanks for watching!
Joe
You should really start selling these again they look cool to have In a hiking pack and inspire me to start making some too :)
Hengy Gaming Thanks Henry... perhaps I will! I hope it gives you some good ideas for which to build yours though!
Joe
this is the best one ive ever seen thanks for the help
I like the matchbox idea.
One thing I suggest (though you aren't making them anymore, perhaps for the readers of the comments) If you are going to go with a roll of duct tape rather than folding it, make the spool (so to speak) out of a straw that you can stuff things like the zip ties or nails, sewing needles or what have you into, make the spool a bit longer (or cut the tape narrower if you need the space) and stick one of those mini thread spools on the end of it. Make use of every nook and cranny, and your nails and pins and needles wont be drifting about the tin.
You can take all the stuff out of the straw, put a thread through the straw, hang it to mount your spool. I hate when they fall down.
+T. OddGuy Great ideas all the way around! Thanks for watching T. OG!
Great looking kit, And the Price point is great. Let me know when they are back in stock.
MrFishd05 Hey MrFish... I have enough supplies for at least a couple right now. I am also offering it now with a mini ferro rod for a $2 upgrade. Let me know if you're interested and I can send you an email:)
The comments here prove just how necessary any survival item is in the near future. We are doomed!!! Seriously though. Nice work creating a simple assembly line for a good product that I have seen for 30+ with less thought out supplies...what a world!
the bamboo skewer for the tape is a great idea.
roundmott thanks roundmott!
I'd love to get one! These little things are pretty awesome.
Shayden Darty Thanks Shayden but i'm not currently making them anymore:)
like the way u combined the blade with the whistle, very smart
+Bushybecky Smith Thanks BBS!
+homesteadonomics ya welcome mate, have a watch of my new vid, 5 in 1 survival whistle, got 6 to give away, let me now what u think bud
Hi, Joe. Thanks for this video. Very nice setup. Very resourceful. QQ: which Plano plastic organizer are you using there? I have a kit that one of these would be perfect for.
Your survival tin is awesome. Really enjoyed the video. Any way I can get my hands on one?
Gregory Gibson Yep, they are $18 plus $4 shipping to the lower 48. Also, I'm in the process of offering an upgrade option for a mini ferro rod to be included. So add $2 extra if you want a mini ferro rod included. I accept paypal to my email address. Or i can send you a money request via paypal if you want. Just send me your email.
Anyways, thanks for watching and subscribing:)
I don't know anything about PayPal my friend. I can give you an email address and we can go from there though...gregorygibson713@gmail.com
Gregory Gibson No problem.. I'll send you a money request and you can pay via your credit or debit card. It just goes through the paypal system... basically like anything that you might buy off of ebay. Also, do you think you'd want the basic kit or do you want to add the ferro rod (1.5") for the 42 extra? Just let me know:)
homesteadonomics 'for the $2 extra'
What a great video! Do you still make them? This is the best I've seen.
Thoughts On Prepping Thanks TOP! I do still make them but currently am out of inventory as I sold my last 3 last week. However, I'm going to be placing some supply orders soon so I expect to have some more in 6 weeks or so. I try to buy in bulk so some of the items I only buy when I get good deals... so that is why I sometimes have long lead times. Anyways, thanks for watching:)
Joe
Thanks. I'll keep a lookout for the new supply!
Thoughts On Prepping Sounds good:)
Can you link the survival instructions for us to print? amazing video BTW loved it!
Awesome video! Nice survival kit!
SimpleSurvivalSchool Thanks SSS! I've made some changes recently but just haven't made the update video. Hopefully soon:) Thanks for watching!
Joe
What a fantastic little kit. I really like the way you use the matchbox to keep every thing neat and tidy.
How did you come up with putting the Kangaroo sticker on the tin? Where I live the mongrel things have a habit of jumping in front of cars causing a situation where you might need a survival kit ;)
My wife and I have one of these each. We carry ours everyday and I have shown many coworkers. The only thing is the ferro rode is to small to use. I like everything put into the match box. But I would definitely buy a few more of these. I added some strike anywhere matches and a pen.
+James A Glad you like them James:)
I think this kit is awesome, Where did you get the Kevlar Cord From?
I got it off of ebay a while back:)
That is so awesome! How much do you want for a premade one? My budget is $30
im selling my kits at $25 shipped haha
Sugestion: Even tough you can use that little wooden skewer stick as tinder (the one used to roll your duck tape)...you allready have wooden matches..so I suggest replacing it with one of those little plastic straws used to stir coffee, they're very tough and useful for drinking out of hard to reach little pockets of rain pools, plus you can have your needles placed inside or whatever
Thanks for the suggestion Luis! That's a great idea... I'll have to experiment with it... but I think the only drawback will be that when I roll the duct tape I need to have something strong where i can tug on the tape to keep it nice and tight. But I do love the drinking aspect of using the straw for sure! Maybe I'll just incorporate it in the matchbox and use your idea with the needle storage. I'll call it the 'Luis Option' :) Again, thanks for watching and the great ideas!
Joe
This is a great little kit man
Thanks Dean!
So so good have not seen a negative comment cool kit
Looks pretty cool! I want one
I love the Altoid tin shank
Can you supply a PDF or a template for those instructions please??
Best kit that I have seen
Appreciate it Jose!
Joe:)
Where can i get one specifically?
I sell them as I get supplies. I've got supplies now and can whip one up for you if you want. They are $18 plus $4 s/h to the lower 48 (paypal only). Or add $2 to get a mini ferro rod in it too:) Should be doing a video soon about the upgrade.
Joe
Can you tell me where you get all the stuff cause I would like to make one!! Great video thanks man
+Jesse Gierisch Hi Jesse... sorry for the slow response. I get the stuff mostly from big box stores and ebay. I look for large lots to purchase. The tins I get from Specialty Bottle company out of seattle. Hope that helps:)
love this kit!
I would love one of those
I sent you a note. Must have went into your junk folder. I want some of these.
Hey Navan... sorry I did not get your message. I just checked my junk folder but I only had few days of emails in it. I must have cleared it out...sorry. Anyways, please send me another email.
How did u get the tins/where/how much? Also where did u get/make the stickers? Sorry for the amount of questions. How did u sell these? (online, etc.) Also what type of paper is that for the instructions?
Tins: Specialty Bottle Co or Ebay
Stickers: Can't remember but lots of online places make custom stickers
Selling: used to use ebay (also friends family, etc,.)
Paper: Just regular old plain white (right in rain would be better but costs too much)
Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
You should do some tipe of contest and give them away or start selling them again there pretty cool!?☺
Nice stuff man, id buy one of these! :)
Thanks Jay... much appreciated.
Joe
this is awesome, great video man
Cody Owen Thanks Cody!
wow you use to sell these?? why did u stop this is one of the best kits that i have seen!!
Thanks Ben... I appreciate it!
Very nice build. Especially like the fish/trap/sewing kit in matchbox. Gave me a few ideas on how to upgrade my Altoids tin. Anyway to send me info on pricing for each item or do you only sell as a kit and not just by the item?
Thanks for the good words Johnny! I do sell them but am out of supplies at the moment. I can let you know in a couple weeks when I get some items in though. Also, right now I only sell as a kit and not the individual items. Thanks for watching:)
Joe
This tin is so awesome! I would love one but I saw someone asking if you still sell these and you said no so that sucks. I may try to build my own in an Altoids tin containing similar items to the one you used in the video.
PS: I have a question. What are you going to do with the left over tins and that box of items?
Look at the polymath tin!
Thank you for the infomation and taking the time to reply
max rewold No prob:)
nice video, where do you get the tins from?
- specialty bottle company
Thanks for watching!
Joe
Hi i really like this kits keep it up i might get one in the future
Nicoli Miller Thx Nicoli!
Where can I get one of your kits I've looked at a lot of them and I think this one is the best
Joseph Dreher Joseph, sorry but I just committed my remaining supplies to a couple orders so it will be a bit before I get back in stock. If you can wait 2-3 weeks i should be good to go then. Thanks for watching!
Curious, are those 1ml or 2ml glass vials?
Would you be able to make char-cloth in this if need be? Thanks, great video! Definitely gave me some ideas :-)
Hey, I can buy one too
I've seen a lot of tin on the web
and your looks to be on the good side
Hey Morten, I can do one for you. I'm waiting on a couple items to finish a few more kits and I'll also have to figure the shipping to Denmark. When I ship the kits to the contest winners next week I'll get an estimate for you. BTW, My favorite NFL player was Morten Anderson... who was from Struer, Denmark:)
homesteadonomics
yes morten is the best: D
But catch me by mail
Around the survival tin
Mortenroskilderasmussen@gmail.com
Pretty Slick!
CheapGeek Thanks CG!
I'm interested in buying one I'm originally from Phoenix but moved to Bakersfield ca. It's so cool how resourceful you are. Will you be selling anytime soon?
+sal santos Sorry, but I don't make them anymore. No plans of yet to sell them again...but thanks for watching:)
Got mine on time and already used one on a weekend camp trip. I Will reckon mend to anybody interested in having one.
Heather Adams That awesome Heather! Much appreciated... I hope they accompany you on all your adventures:)
Joe
are you still making the kits? If so how would i go about having one sent to me? awesome kits, and great video
ABJDFilm s Hey ABJD.. I am... every so often or so;) I've got enough supplies to make one for you but I won't be able to ship it out until late next week as I'll be out of town for a bit. the kits are $18 plus $4 shipping to the lower 48. Also, I'm offering an upgraded kit that will include a mini ferro rod for an extra $2 if you want. Just let me know... and thanks for watching:)
add a condem they are good for holding water, food, and more.
Nice job on this :) thanks!
Dave Birnie Appreciated Dave!
Those are actually pretty damn bad ass! :D (you humble dog, you!)
Would it be possible to jam a space blanket in the bottom for shelter and/or a zip seal bag for a decent size water container?
Honestly, the only thing i *didn't* like about the kit was the razor blade being in there unprotected. i've had those kind of disposable blades before and they are dangerously sharp. i put several layers of tape on the edge just tp diminish the likelihood of mishaps. Those mini lights are far superior to the one i got, as you have to hold it to keep it on.
You got some lucky friends and family that received those as gifts!
Thanks greymajickjedi... that's a good idea for the razor blade. I'm in the process of revising a couple things in the kit and I'll definitely take that into account:)
And regarding the bag for water storage I've actually tested out some baby milk bags but they just took up too much room unfortunately. Anyways, thanks for watching!
Joe
WOW. Excelente, muy bueno.
I LOVE your video!!!!
Thanks Whitney!
Joe
Great kit, do you have any of these available by chance?
Nikko Sese Sorry Nikko, no plans as of now. Maybe in the future:) Thanks for watching:)
No problem boss 👌 I wanted to feature it in the essentials segment I'm writing for Complex. I'll keep a lookout though. Keep up the great work!
Nikko Sese ah, that's too bad, but I just don't have the supplies right now:) Good luck on your article though Nikko!
Cool kit
Because I love Little survival kits and I bean trying to make one have any ideas
Hi, nice survival kit. I want to know if you could share your survival instructions. Would be nice have the document to print.
+XACA RANA Hi Xaca, unfortunately I don't send the instructions out.. but they are just super basic instructions that I came up with from several of the popular survival manuals... the pics I drew myself (based off of the us army manual). Nothing fancy really. But they are easy to make yourself and will give you the liberty to put the things in there that are important to you. Anyways, thanks for watching:)
Joe
ooh ok thanks anyways awesome video i learn some stuff now i can make my own and know what to put in their for a little simple one for my side one
+Nasrey Eid No prob Nasrey:)
Did you buy the box that had all the gear? If you did where did you buy it from and how much?
How much for a kit. I would love one
I want one. Do you ship to Canada
Did you make that little razor thing? (I think it looks like a usb flash drive, which gives me inspiration to try to make one like that From a Flash drive that works [if that is what it was I am going to look like a complete fool] ) or if you purchased it or received it from someone, can you please show how to make it or where to get it?
Wrong video
This is an Amazing Survival Kit, I want to make one, But i don't know where you got the tin. Please Help!
ebay or specialty bottle company in seattle i think
Very good!