Lets take a brief look at the Hunter 1 kit:

  • 1020 Mossy Oak Case 1: excellent
  • Acetaminophen Tablets 1: not enough, need at least a one day course
  • All Weather Emergency Blanket 1: good but a poncho is probably more versatile
  • Aquatabs Water Purification 10: ok but doesn't kill criptosporidium, Micropur MP1 the best
  • Commando Saw 1: all right but not really efficient, well actually I've never tried it but I'm sure it's not pragmatic
  • First Aid Book 1: ok
  • Gauze Pads 3*5 yards 2: ok
  • Gauze Pads 3*3 3: ok
  • Medical Instrument Kit 1: what is that?
  • Medical Tape 1: adequate but not that good for holding dressing. Better ACE bandage or Coban self adhering wrap
  • Parachute Cord (per foot) 10: not enough; the consensus seems to be at least 50 feet, or about 7 arm spans for a working amount
  • Pelican Mini Flashlight 1: excellent (same manufacturer as the case BTW)
  • Signal Mirror 1: not enough information
  • Spark-Lite Flint & Tinder Kit 1: good
  • Whistle (Four Function) 1: probably adequate but Fox 40 better
  • Wind & Waterproof Matches 1: not enough


I rate this kit as barely adequate, thank you for reading my quick review. I'd rather put together my own if you ask me.

À la prochaine.
Frankie