I've realized that lately I've been preaching the value of items which have more than one job...and in trying to reduce the weight in my packs I've come to realize that this is tricky with survival equipment. I figured I'd get another snow ball rolling down hill by posting some of my multitaskers and see what else you all can come up with...if nothing else it's a fun exercise in thinking outide the box.

• Jig saw blade:
  • Sawing wood or metal (depending on blade type)
  • Firesteel striker
  • Spear tip
  • Arrow Head
• Space Blanket:
  • Ground Sheet when sleeping under tarp or under the stars.
  • As part of a heat reflector
  • Vapour barrier/heat reflector in sleeping bag
  • Vapour barrier in bag to keep contents dry.
  • Rain cover to keep wood or gear dry.
• Fishing line:
  • Fishing
  • Strong sewing thread
  • Small lashings
  • Can be used in snare construction
  • Light test can be used as floss
• Candles:
  • Light
  • Heat
  • Cooking (or at least simmering)
  • Firestarting (tinder...or the biggest slowest burning match ever!)
• Hand sanitizer Gel:
  • Sanitize your hands (the most important use)
  • Sanitize tools, cutlery, food prep stuffs.
  • Firestarter (can be lit with a firesteel but it's not easy)
• Snare Wire:
  • Snares
  • Gear repair
  • Fishing lures/hooks/leaders/sinkers/etc
  • Part of a makeshift splint (if you have enough or the splint is small)
• HD Aluminum Foil:
  • Protect food (leftovers?)
  • Makeshift cup or bowl (also for boiling)
  • Gear repairs
  • As part of a fishing lure
  • As part of a heat reflector
• Razor Blade/Utility Knife Blade:
  • Begrudging backup to a knife
  • Replacement blade for Gerber EAB pocket knife
  • Makeshift scalpel
  • Arrow Head (if sturdy enough)
  • Spear Tip (if sturdy enough)
  • Fishing hook

Then there's paracord and duct tape...those two almost go without saying.