I liked the wrapped hemp around your lighter, good idea. I have a fishing kit similar to yours, but used a sewing spool to hold about 50' of line. For those comments on the mindset of why we're prepared...I was forced to spend the night when my canoe turned and I lost most of my supplies. I had my emergency tin in a zipped pocket, it helped start a fire for that night, to dry my clothes and was lucky enough to catch a couple of perch to eat. I hiked out that morning...that was twenty five years ago and I still consider that one of my luckiest days. I still carry that old tin...
i would put the needle and sharp objects under the foil, this way you know where the tiny things are and they wont hurt your hand while your searching for something
That's already better than most of the pre packaged survival kits and probably at a fraction of the cost. You're changing it with the situation too, another fantastic tip, if you're using it as part of a general survival pouch/bag ect. then this becomes storage for smaller items and is designed to work with the bigger kit. Great stuff!!
I like the folding razor better than a tiny knife for an Altoids kit. Also was happy to find out about waxed hemp wick, putting duct tape on wax paper, and the addition of a piece of aluminum foil. Thank you!
FYI I live in the desert southwest many of my bics kept in my garage kits that I have taken out of the original packaging but never used (after a few years) have had the flint corrode. Even when kept in ziplock bags. The fuel was still present in the lighter but the wheel and flint were useless.
1. If you take a drill bit of the right diameter, you can use it by hand, to drill away the little protruding tube on the inside of the superglue nozzle. It's meant to puncture the seal on the superglue tube, but if you get rid of it you can store the nozzle on the tube without breaking the seal. It's slightly more compact that way, and you can always use the front end of the nozzle to puncture the tube, then screw it back on to dispense glue. I also shorten the front of the nozzle by cutting a bit shorter and at a 45deg angle. 2. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in those little button compasses, especially when they're kept around a lot of metal, especially-especially metal tools. They tend to be at least slightly magnetized. Additionally, you're unlikely to wind up in the wilderness with just a mint tin, and if you do, that mint tin won't get you too far. Anywhere else you won't need a compass to get around.; the sky should be enough. 3. You don't have a way to purify water (that foil won't last being heated up more than a couple of times), yet you're fishing..? You can go for weeks without food, but only a couple of days without water. I know a fishing kit is a popular survival kit item, but it's only practical in bigger kits, meant for longer-term survival. Water purifier tabs and a foldable bag are a much better option. 4. What is the intended purpose of this survival kit? What kind of a setting is it meant to help you survive in, and for how long? I think those questions get ignored a lot, when people (myself included) start putting together survival packs. We want to put in as much cool stuff as we can, so we end up losing sight of the purpose behind the kit.
One of the best small tin kits I have seen, you feel like this one might get you home or at least keep you alive for a while to await rescue! I'd try to add a wazoo emergency reservoir or at least one of the cooking bags like this that you can obtain from the supermarket/store as that makes boiling water and water collection a lot easier
I like your choice of items, however, I reccomend getting a small bag that can be extended or a condom for water storage. I also gotta say, that idea for hemp wick is pretty clever
Love the lighter idea but the waxpaper/duct tape is the best idea I've seen for carrying duct tape. I used to use a tin, but I use a plastic soap dish now. Can hold a lot more items & in a pack the larger size doesn't matter too much, and it allows me to carry acouple days worth of prescription medication & pain medicine which many people forget. It also gives me room to keep a fully charged cell phone battery, which, if truth be told is the item I use the most followed by pain meds. Instead of rubber bands, I like to use thicker bands cut from bicycle inner tube. Far more durable than rubberbands and they don't dry rot too fast, and if you need to you can cut thinner bands off. I also have a pair of nitrile gloves which I vaccuum sealed with a food saver.
Nice kit, some really useful items in there. I think the fishing kit and compass is unlikely to ever get used but an emergency supply of cash would probably help in most real life situations.
I have a similar tin but I took a different approach. Instead of having a small backup flashlight and a small backup knife inside the tin, I eliminated all the redundancy and made the kit to complement my EDC that I carry everywhere.
As someone whose EDC is packed in a Prince Albert tobacco can, I thought I might mention that your Altoids tin also may serve as a small drinking cup. I commend you for the recognition of the Leatherman Micra as a superior carry item. Mine is in my right pocket while a cheap copy with needlenose pliers is in the left. My tweezers have an included flashlight not unlike your own.
Yeah , good contents . One of the first to see Crazy Glue in . I'm carrying Crazy Glue for over 40 years in my survival packs but worning : now days plastic and metal tubs drying out after a year or two so change tham often .
agreed the hemp wick is cool and i will copy for sure! i bumped band aids for steri-strips as small cuts are less of a survival threat than large ones (god bless super glue lol). i also added iodine wipes (old school) instead of alcohol and packed all available leftover unused space with cotton balls. i also bumped the multi tool for a 3 1/2 inch portion of a bi-metal hacksaw blade with a 1 1/2 inch tanto tip sharpened like a knife to act as a knife/ striker for the mini ferro rod. i also have a beeswax chapstick added to increase my fire making capability. AND i used a ball peen hammer to bow out the top lid to give a bit more internal capacity. i have 2 small sections of drinking straw packed with water purification tablets (iodine) enough for 3 liters total and one with anti diarrheal with the ends melted and crimped shut. i also put in a non-lubricated condom which has a fill volume of around 1 liter for containing drinking water. other than that we have a very similar load out. your kit is more useful, in my opinion, than a lot ive seen. these tiny kits aren't the ultimate survival kits but they can aid you in a light survival scenario where you need to hold out for a day or two. last comment, the electrical tape around the container is VERY useful as additional bandaging/ cordage/ fire tinder (i noticed you didnt have it). nice work! you have some cool ideas! i subbed and favorited.
I just subbed. I know this video is old, but this is one of the best put together Altoids survival kits I've seen over the years. I'd love to see if you've updated it or changed it. If I may be so bold to offer minor suggestions to what you already have. No additions or subtractions. Tie a leader on to at leadt one of the fishing hooks because when you're trying to thread a hook when you're cold, shivering, or starving can be frustrating if not near impossible and tying a leader to a main line is easier. Also thread and loop a section of maybe 2 feet trough your sewing needle for the same reason. Now you have a prethreaded needle and fishing hook almost ready to go (depending on your need) right out of your kit! The last suggestion is trimming off that plastic tab on your eyedrops to free up just that little bit more space to add a little something extra you might need. Thanks for sharing.
+Living Survival [wick/lighter] ive made many of these kits, some which have a total of 45 items... but ive never seen or even thought to do that in any of my own kits!! simply brilliant- thanks for sharing!!
I would highly advise against that braided fishing line. It would make some cool extra cording but as handline fishing line, it is straight up dangerous. It will cut itself and you very efficiently, especially on that thing. I would do 50# minimum to avoid that. Regular fishing line would probably still be better and easier to deal with.
Spiderwire is so awesome, I've been using it for years as sewing thread. I have 10ft of 2mm cord in my altoids kit with a break strength of 110 pounds. My spiderwire is 30 pound test so if I multiply it 4 times I can have 120 pound with a lot less bulk. I put my kit together less than 2 weeks ago and have changed it twice. Now going for #3. LOL. Is the foil tin or aluminum? I suggest you unfold the foil and try making a cup. I've ripped many sheets of aluminum foil at home and can't imagine not doing so in the woods when it's dark or I'm tired or it's windy. The Hemp wick is a fantastic idea.
very nice little kit. I have made kits very close to this. I have gotten away from the tins because they are not water proof. I have been using cigarette pack dry boxes. 99cent at any surf or tackle shop. also I include two or three old fashion birth day candles. we enjoy the tricks and tips in all your videos. keep up the good work.
Great video! I have pretty much everything you have but that waxed hemp wick. That is an awesome idea! I've seen others dip their own twine, but this is a great alternative and not as bulky. Thanks so much for sharing!
Do you have a PDF of the contents of your daily pack/Kits? Maybe with links to where we can find some of the items? You could put affiliate links up to Amazon and make money on the side too!
In the fishing kit I would have #8 hooks instead of those #4s . You are more likely to catch small fish with a hand line than large fish, and the smaller hooks will catch large fish if one should happen to take the bait. I have not tried this but I think the larger hooks baited and set on land could catch mammals, especially if using treble hooks and strong line
Great kit. I dig the nano light and the waxed hemp twine. I add a good ol' razor blade to my kits. They are small and fit well in any tin as well as being a useful item.
In a survival situation that's true. But up to the point of a survival situation is it worth getting locked up over? I think not. I'd rather carry a single edge razor and a toothbrush. Melt the toothbrush handle a little, push the razor in and you not only have an impromptu knife but you also have a better handle.
Awesome Altoids Tin Kit! Maybe add some Tinder Quick's or some kind of tinder. To help with starting a fire if your lighter runs out of fluid. Also where did you get that wax twine?
I always feel like these hardcore survivalist/prepper guys are going to be the first ones to panic and die in a "SHTF" situation. Nonetheless neat little video.
UnaSolida I agree there are a few who do tabletop reviews and never leave the house. With anything else, practice and time in the woods takes away the panic.
Don't use alcohol prep pads for wound cleaning. The alcohol will actually kill living cells and create infection. There is a reason why they are laled "external use only". Otherwise this kit is solid! Love the hemp wick and the modular concept.
Carrying a survival kit of some kind is a good idea. You said that you take your EDC with you into stores, and movie theaters, etc. Can't see a lot of need for things like a fishing kit in stores, restaurants and movie theaters, etc. I can understand a mask, latex gloves, hearing protection, a mini pry bar, a whistle, a lighter, a flashlight, and other such items. Just in case of a bad storm, earthquake, blackout, terrorist attack, robbery. That is why I advocate for individual survival tins and packs designed for the specific environment that you are going to be in. Either way, no one will have everything they may need in an emergency situation on a given day. There will always be that one item that you may need that got left out. I try not to use elastic bands to secure things like lids. Lost count as to how many times I go to retrieve an item out of a pack or larger storage container that was in the truck, storage room, etc. And the elastic is dried out and just fragments as you pick up the tin container. I tend to use reusable rubber zip type ties. They are constructed of a longer lasting material and will take exposure to a range of temperatures better without losing their elasticity. I have also used velcro ties that I have bought in places like Home Depot and a dollar store. Failing that electrical tape works well.
Of all the Altoids kits I've seen on RUclips your's is the best I've got an Altoids tin that's begging to be repurposed, I will be looking up some of the equipment you've got in yours.
The wax-hemp is nice. I knew only the thicker ones like a rope. I wouldn´t have two knives and three fire "lighter". I have a swiss army knife and a BIC. That´s enough for everything. What I have is a pencil sharpener, very good for tinder even with wet wood. Chrome tape as a signal mirror. Very important Water cleansing pills and a foldable water jug. I use a slightly larger box. Big enough for survival/rescue blanket. Not only for survival but for a person in shock.
I know this was done 8 years ago, I’d be curious what you carry daily now. I’m wondering if you work outside and that’s why you need a fire and fishing option in that little kit? Or you commute in a desolate area? I feel like for EDC you could replace a lot of those items, unless you’re hiking in the woods everyday. We can live several days without food, but not very long without water so I’d suggest a gallon bag and water purification tablets.
Nice kit. I haven't made an ASK yet, but maybe its time. You've got lots of useful things in yours. Would you consider some small strips of birch bark, or a sheet of it in teh shape of the tin!? Thanks for sharing
Good video, I like the idea about the eye drops but didn't see a mirror.? The hemp wick is on my list,great idea!...To help waterproof your kit try good quality electrical tape, the good stretchy stuff..And something maybe to pass on..Try duct taping spare batteries on your flashlight..I've built mini kits around a mini mag light. Tinfoil, Fish hook,Fishing line,Mini firesteel,2 Waterproof matches,2 Batteries, all duct taped to the flashlight and batteries taped on top side by side....still compact and works good...Have a great day!
I'd add to or replace those fish hooks, with smaller ones. Small kooks will catch small and large fish, but large hooks will only catch large fish. Indeed, I'd carry lots of hooks, so you can make a night line.
Mate you need to re think your friends list if you need a survival tin to get through their wedding
😂 lol
What if it’s at a venue and someone shoots it up
Landon is Gay well this kit wont save you then
Hilarious!
I'd suggest a few smaller hooks as you can catch big fish with a small hook but you can catch smaller fish with a big hook.
I liked the wrapped hemp around your lighter, good idea. I have a fishing kit similar to yours, but used a sewing spool to hold about 50' of line. For those comments on the mindset of why we're prepared...I was forced to spend the night when my canoe turned and I lost most of my supplies. I had my emergency tin in a zipped pocket, it helped start a fire for that night, to dry my clothes and was lucky enough to catch a couple of perch to eat. I hiked out that morning...that was twenty five years ago and I still consider that one of my luckiest days. I still carry that old tin...
Dude! I love the lighter/wick idea! I am definitely using it in my kit.
*Double thumbs up*
i would put the needle and sharp objects under the foil, this way you know where the tiny things are and they wont hurt your hand while your searching for something
That's already better than most of the pre packaged survival kits and probably at a fraction of the cost. You're changing it with the situation too, another fantastic tip, if you're using it as part of a general survival pouch/bag ect. then this becomes storage for smaller items and is designed to work with the bigger kit. Great stuff!!
+jelkel25 thanks
I like the folding razor better than a tiny knife for an Altoids kit. Also was happy to find out about waxed hemp wick, putting duct tape on wax paper, and the addition of a piece of aluminum foil. Thank you!
Where did you find the razor knife
@@georgereeves2699i found them on Amazon but i bought them at Brownell.
FYI I live in the desert southwest many of my bics kept in my garage kits that I have taken out of the original packaging but never used (after a few years) have had the flint corrode. Even when kept in ziplock bags. The fuel was still present in the lighter but the wheel and flint were useless.
That wick is wicked! Great idea. After you shine the bottom of the tin try putting on a cel phone screen protector, save the shine from scratches.
kbbjedi True or some clear tape.
1. If you take a drill bit of the right diameter, you can use it by hand, to drill away the little protruding tube on the inside of the superglue nozzle. It's meant to puncture the seal on the superglue tube, but if you get rid of it you can store the nozzle on the tube without breaking the seal. It's slightly more compact that way, and you can always use the front end of the nozzle to puncture the tube, then screw it back on to dispense glue. I also shorten the front of the nozzle by cutting a bit shorter and at a 45deg angle.
2. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in those little button compasses, especially when they're kept around a lot of metal, especially-especially metal tools. They tend to be at least slightly magnetized. Additionally, you're unlikely to wind up in the wilderness with just a mint tin, and if you do, that mint tin won't get you too far. Anywhere else you won't need a compass to get around.; the sky should be enough.
3. You don't have a way to purify water (that foil won't last being heated up more than a couple of times), yet you're fishing..? You can go for weeks without food, but only a couple of days without water. I know a fishing kit is a popular survival kit item, but it's only practical in bigger kits, meant for longer-term survival. Water purifier tabs and a foldable bag are a much better option.
4. What is the intended purpose of this survival kit? What kind of a setting is it meant to help you survive in, and for how long? I think those questions get ignored a lot, when people (myself included) start putting together survival packs. We want to put in as much cool stuff as we can, so we end up losing sight of the purpose behind the kit.
I like having the medical stuff up top. Nice organization approach. 👍🏻👍🏻
funny in the woods u r king of survival with this kit. at a wedding ur just a guy with a tin full of knick knacks.
lol
One of the best small tin kits I have seen, you feel like this one might get you home or at least keep you alive for a while to await rescue! I'd try to add a wazoo emergency reservoir or at least one of the cooking bags like this that you can obtain from the supermarket/store as that makes boiling water and water collection a lot easier
impressive, very complete! you might consider a sandwich baggie & tablet or two for water purification.
Richard Williams good tip, thanks.
@@livingsurvival so you walk into restaurants like other would walk into iraq or afghanistan with your gear ?
USE AN OVEN BAG YOU CAN PUT BOILING WATER IN IT.
And a balloon to carry water in.
Nice kit Ben. Very well thought out. I've never seen a razor quite like that before. Pretty dang cool.
thanks brother.
Love the hemp wick idea around the bic lighter!
I like your choice of items, however, I reccomend getting a small bag that can be extended or a condom for water storage. I also gotta say, that idea for hemp wick is pretty clever
+i am a cactus good tip, thanks.
Excellent tip for the hemp wick around the lighter!!!
Love the lighter idea but the waxpaper/duct tape is the best idea I've seen for carrying duct tape. I used to use a tin, but I use a plastic soap dish now. Can hold a lot more items & in a pack the larger size doesn't matter too much, and it allows me to carry acouple days worth of prescription medication & pain medicine which many people forget. It also gives me room to keep a fully charged cell phone battery, which, if truth be told is the item I use the most followed by pain meds. Instead of rubber bands, I like to use thicker bands cut from bicycle inner tube. Far more durable than rubberbands and they don't dry rot too fast, and if you need to you can cut thinner bands off. I also have a pair of nitrile gloves which I vaccuum sealed with a food saver.
Nice kit, some really useful items in there. I think the fishing kit and compass is unlikely to ever get used but an emergency supply of cash would probably help in most real life situations.
I like the fact that you included Refresh plus( vial eye drops). I've thought about that too.
I have a similar tin but I took a different approach. Instead of having a small backup flashlight and a small backup knife inside the tin, I eliminated all the redundancy and made the kit to complement my EDC that I carry everywhere.
As someone whose EDC is packed in a Prince Albert tobacco can, I thought I might mention that your Altoids tin also may serve as a small drinking cup. I commend you for the recognition of the Leatherman Micra as a superior carry item. Mine is in my right pocket while a cheap copy with needlenose pliers is in the left. My tweezers have an included flashlight not unlike your own.
Yeah , good contents . One of the first to see Crazy Glue in . I'm carrying Crazy Glue for over 40 years in my survival packs but worning : now days plastic and metal tubs drying out after a year or two so change tham often .
Marcin Sykut great stuff, very useful. thanks for watching and the comment.
I love this little survival pack. I have a feeling every grandson is getting one of these!
***** :)
And grand daughters too if you have any. I made one for my son.
Gonna have to get some of that hemp wick, I can definitely see a lot of reasons to carry it!
-Keith
Keith Lancaster Yeah, pretty strong stuff too for cordage.
agreed the hemp wick is cool and i will copy for sure!
i bumped band aids for steri-strips as small cuts are less of a survival threat than large ones (god bless super glue lol). i also added iodine wipes (old school) instead of alcohol and packed all available leftover unused space with cotton balls. i also bumped the multi tool for a 3 1/2 inch portion of a bi-metal hacksaw blade with a 1 1/2 inch tanto tip sharpened like a knife to act as a knife/ striker for the mini ferro rod. i also have a beeswax chapstick added to increase my fire making capability. AND i used a ball peen hammer to bow out the top lid to give a bit more internal capacity. i have 2 small sections of drinking straw packed with water purification tablets (iodine) enough for 3 liters total and one with anti diarrheal with the ends melted and crimped shut. i also put in a non-lubricated condom which has a fill volume of around 1 liter for containing drinking water. other than that we have a very similar load out.
your kit is more useful, in my opinion, than a lot ive seen. these tiny kits aren't the ultimate survival kits but they can aid you in a light survival scenario where you need to hold out for a day or two. last comment, the electrical tape around the container is VERY useful as additional bandaging/ cordage/ fire tinder (i noticed you didnt have it).
nice work! you have some cool ideas! i subbed and favorited.
+tillyoudiefromit sounds like a nice kit. make a video on it.
I have watch almost all of the altoids survival kits and this is the first one I would absolutely buy!!!!!
I just subbed. I know this video is old, but this is one of the best put together Altoids survival kits I've seen over the years. I'd love to see if you've updated it or changed it. If I may be so bold to offer minor suggestions to what you already have. No additions or subtractions. Tie a leader on to at leadt one of the fishing hooks because when you're trying to thread a hook when you're cold, shivering, or starving can be frustrating if not near impossible and tying a leader to a main line is easier. Also thread and loop a section of maybe 2 feet trough your sewing needle for the same reason. Now you have a prethreaded needle and fishing hook almost ready to go (depending on your need) right out of your kit! The last suggestion is trimming off that plastic tab on your eyedrops to free up just that little bit more space to add a little something extra you might need. Thanks for sharing.
Love wick on the bic... brilliant.
***** thanks for checking it out.
+Amanda Reed agreed.
+Living Survival [wick/lighter] ive made many of these kits, some which have a total of 45 items... but ive never seen or even thought to do that in any of my own kits!! simply brilliant- thanks for sharing!!
+Living Survival This is brilliant. The other videos have sucky cameras and yours is easy to see. Thank you so much!
I agree that so cool
I would highly advise against that braided fishing line. It would make some cool extra cording but as handline fishing line, it is straight up dangerous. It will cut itself and you very efficiently, especially on that thing. I would do 50# minimum to avoid that. Regular fishing line would probably still be better and easier to deal with.
Woah, I really like that hemp wick around the lighter idea!
Very nice kit, some great ideas I haven't heard yet. That hemp cord is on my list to get now. Thanks for sharing.
***** Yeah it dawned on me that I had some I was sent as a sample. Finally putting i to use, cool stuff because you can wrap it around anything.
You think waxed jute would work about the same?
Go to a smoke shop, always sold there. A lot of stokers use it.
Brilliant idea with the hemp wick, thanks!!
Spiderwire is so awesome, I've been using it for years as sewing thread. I have 10ft of 2mm cord in my altoids kit with a break strength of 110 pounds. My spiderwire is 30 pound test so if I multiply it 4 times I can have 120 pound with a lot less bulk. I put my kit together less than 2 weeks ago and have changed it twice. Now going for #3. LOL. Is the foil tin or aluminum? I suggest you unfold the foil and try making a cup. I've ripped many sheets of aluminum foil at home and can't imagine not doing so in the woods when it's dark or I'm tired or it's windy. The Hemp wick is a fantastic idea.
Lazy Prepper Thanks for the input and the comment.
I also love how you can pull this out in public and people will think you’re grabbing a mint
LOL, yep.
what about if your going through security at Disneyland?
very nice little kit. I have made kits very close to this. I have gotten away from the tins because they are not water proof. I have been using cigarette pack dry boxes. 99cent at any surf or tackle shop. also I include two or three old fashion birth day candles. we enjoy the tricks and tips in all your videos. keep up the good work.
thanks Bill
Before you buy Survival kit, be sure to checkout the review on my blog first at *williamreviews(dot)net/survival-kit-review* Thanks, Harris.
This is the best Altoid survival tin I have saw yet
It is a pretty good kit. Add paperclips & safety pins. Also, wrap some of that wick under the trigger for the lighter.
DEFINITELY a nicely set up kit brother man! I love the idea of the micro fishing kit!
***** For sure, I'll give it a test once the blizzard passes.
Living Survival
Where did you get that hemp wick at?
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***** amzn.to/1zXastF
I always love altoid kits like this. Nice video.
fireballmalone1 I have watched more than a few ;)
I can tell, very well thought out. Love the small fire rod you had. Never seen that before.
It actually was in a keychain holder but I just took it out for smaller size.
Great video! I have pretty much everything you have but that waxed hemp wick. That is an awesome idea! I've seen others dip their own twine, but this is a great alternative and not as bulky. Thanks so much for sharing!
The Oily Prepper Great! Glad I could share it, and I have had that hemp wick for a while and then the light bulb went off.
Haha! Well that happens! Great idea though!
I think you "chose wisely." Abslute fresh snow is perfect for this. Thanks.
Just ordered some hemp cord. Thanks the great idea and review. 👍👍
How ???
@@user-dd5st6jx3o i can do it
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@@ahmed-mario5795 omg your so cool
For what do you need a fishing kit when you go to a wedding?😂😂😂
You could also put some reflective tape on either the outside or inside lid for signaling
jacob carley good thought
one of the best altoid kits I've seen
Awesome123 Hey thanks!
Great kit.. Definitely one of the better altoids kits .. Thanks for sharing.
CNTrails JMV Thank you for watching and the comment.
Great idea on that hemp wick!
Do you have a PDF of the contents of your daily pack/Kits? Maybe with links to where we can find some of the items? You could put affiliate links up to Amazon and make money on the side too!
Great kit! Maybe you can add some Emergen-C as an energy boost if you are out hiking or something outdoorsy.☺👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great kit.. I need to update my video on the Altoids tin and repost it. I really like that hemp wick...
Skills2Survive I am waiting for it!
The hemp wick is great! A piece of emery board, piece of char-cloth are suggestions to add.
thanks.
Well done. Thorough and competent.
In the fishing kit I would have #8 hooks instead of those #4s . You are more likely to catch small fish with a hand line than large fish, and the smaller hooks will catch large fish if one should happen to take the bait. I have not tried this but I think the larger hooks baited and set on land could catch mammals, especially if using treble hooks and strong line
A couple pieces of hard candy and a stick of gum is also pretty easy to squeeze in there. Sugar is a good source of quick energy in a pinch.
OSHbots Good tip, thanks for the input.
Great little kit , well thought out 👍
Definitely an improvement over the prepackaged kit I've got!
555 Gear Thanks for checking it out, hope it gave you some ideas. I love watching other's kits.
Fala amigo. Guardar itens pequenos na lata de Altoids é uma boa idéia. Abraço! Rio de Janeiro Brazil
great kit, brother! thanks for sharing!
Primal Edge Thanks for watching and the comment Mike.
Great kit. I dig the nano light and the waxed hemp twine. I add a good ol' razor blade to my kits. They are small and fit well in any tin as well as being a useful item.
MI Timberwookie The folding thing is a razor blade.
I should have been more clear, I meant single disposables that would take less room than something with handles. More room for other goodies.
Living Survival Problem with that folding razor is in a lot of places they are actually illegal to carry while a old school single edge razor is fine.
GrizzlyBear Warrior In a survival situation I really could care less what is illegal :)
In a survival situation that's true. But up to the point of a survival situation is it worth getting locked up over? I think not. I'd rather carry a single edge razor and a toothbrush. Melt the toothbrush handle a little, push the razor in and you not only have an impromptu knife but you also have a better handle.
I really enjoyed your video. I am just starting on a kit and I took away many ideas from this. Thank you!
+Tonia Tackett great to hear, thanks ;)
Awesome Altoids Tin Kit! Maybe add some Tinder Quick's or some kind of tinder. To help with starting a fire if your lighter runs out of fluid. Also where did you get that wax twine?
Jason McDaniel Yeah I will have to get some more tinder quicks. Hemp wick on Amazon.
The wick is outstanding!
Is a compass really useful without baseplate and map?
Very nice kit. I'm going to use some of those items in the kit I'm working on
Love the pack Man:) gonna go out with some friends this weekend to survive without a tent and stuff and this should help!
Tanner Hatten Glad you found it useful. Thanks for the comment.
I always feel like these hardcore survivalist/prepper guys are going to be the first ones to panic and die in a "SHTF" situation. Nonetheless neat little video.
UnaSolida I agree there are a few who do tabletop reviews and never leave the house. With anything else, practice and time in the woods takes away the panic.
UnaSolida YES!!!!! You are the first one who agrees with me!!! I have thought that for a while lol I just enjoy watching these videos though aga
Really like the hemp wick around the lighter.
AJAX B cool man, glad you liked it.
Don't use alcohol prep pads for wound cleaning. The alcohol will actually kill living cells and create infection. There is a reason why they are laled "external use only". Otherwise this kit is solid! Love the hemp wick and the modular concept.
A very interesting breakdown as am currently putting together my own tin so took a few ideas from this one. Many thanks for sharing ~Peace~
stomach meds(for the runs and such) and bc power are very useful to carry in something like this
Carrying a survival kit of some kind is a good idea. You said that you take your EDC with you into stores, and movie theaters, etc. Can't see a lot of need for things like a fishing kit in stores, restaurants and movie theaters, etc. I can understand a mask, latex gloves, hearing protection, a mini pry bar, a whistle, a lighter, a flashlight, and other such items. Just in case of a bad storm, earthquake, blackout, terrorist attack, robbery. That is why I advocate for individual survival tins and packs designed for the specific environment that you are going to be in. Either way, no one will have everything they may need in an emergency situation on a given day. There will always be that one item that you may need that got left out.
I try not to use elastic bands to secure things like lids. Lost count as to how many times I go to retrieve an item out of a pack or larger storage container that was in the truck, storage room, etc. And the elastic is dried out and just fragments as you pick up the tin container. I tend to use reusable rubber zip type ties. They are constructed of a longer lasting material and will take exposure to a range of temperatures better without losing their elasticity. I have also used velcro ties that I have bought in places like Home Depot and a dollar store. Failing that electrical tape works well.
Of all the Altoids kits I've seen on RUclips your's is the best I've got an Altoids tin that's begging to be repurposed, I will be looking up some of the equipment you've got in yours.
How did you wrap your fishing line before you put in the bag?
like that wax cord around the bic, where did you get it
Thank you from Brazil.
Great ideas tks for sharing - I would add a small camp tin opener end is a spoon
Annette Sutton thanks for the input.
that hemp cord is cool, great altoids kit
***** Thanks
The wax-hemp is nice. I knew only the thicker ones like a rope. I wouldn´t have two knives and three fire "lighter". I have a swiss army knife and a BIC. That´s enough for everything. What I have is a pencil sharpener, very good for tinder even with wet wood. Chrome tape as a signal mirror. Very important Water cleansing pills and a foldable water jug. I use a slightly larger box. Big enough for survival/rescue blanket. Not only for survival but for a person in shock.
Love the kit I also stuck some glow in dark duck tape on the inside lid
Nice kit! specialy the lighter with the organic wire gona add them to my personal kit!
Well thought and complete. Impressive
I know this was done 8 years ago, I’d be curious what you carry daily now. I’m wondering if you work outside and that’s why you need a fire and fishing option in that little kit? Or you commute in a desolate area? I feel like for EDC you could replace a lot of those items, unless you’re hiking in the woods everyday.
We can live several days without food, but not very long without water so I’d suggest a gallon bag and water purification tablets.
Excellent small items to be aware of! Thanks!
Randall Brown thanks.
Heart Video. You should add a flat Whistle and you have a great kit. Thank for the video
Thank you Living Survival! Awesome explanation & video, We will be contacting you to show our appreciation! Keep up the good work.
Burn Hemp Sounds good, thanks.
really dig the hemp wick and the thread. you may want to tape the needles to the inside/lid so they won't be loose
gerrygprs Good tip, thanks.
Good one I've seen in a while. Thanks!
Nice kit. I haven't made an ASK yet, but maybe its time.
You've got lots of useful things in yours. Would you consider some small strips of birch bark, or a sheet of it in teh shape of the tin!?
Thanks for sharing
I'm off to forage birch bark later.
I'd add magnesium and fatwood, and dryer lint with a ferro rod.
where did you get the hemp wick from? i cant seem to find it (i am in the uk if that is a problem)
+propringle1 Amazon
best kit ive seen. thanks
Hey BEN what company make the Edc bag you take everwere???
Good video, I like the idea about the eye drops but didn't see a mirror.? The hemp wick is on my list,great idea!...To help waterproof your kit try good quality electrical tape, the good stretchy stuff..And something maybe to pass on..Try duct taping spare batteries on your flashlight..I've built mini kits around a mini mag light. Tinfoil, Fish hook,Fishing line,Mini firesteel,2 Waterproof matches,2 Batteries, all duct taped to the flashlight and batteries taped on top side by side....still compact and works good...Have a great day!
Marc Roussell thanks for the suggestions. great ideas.
Great kit and review, you may want to consider a zip lock bag to carry water, great kit, peace
bob taylor Good idea.
Great video. That wick is crazy.
***** thanks!
nice tin...I love Altoid Tins! so many variations
The Organic Flame is really nice!
Great kid Ben, like it a lot! Cheers, Marc
Scouting Free I like my kid too, LOL.
I'd add to or replace those fish hooks, with smaller ones.
Small kooks will catch small and large fish, but large hooks will only catch large fish.
Indeed, I'd carry lots of hooks, so you can make a night line.
You can also use the waxed paper for the duct tape as a firestarter.
what kind of pack is the one you carry for edc