Saw this over on the bushcraft forums
http://www.angelfire.com/il3/bobsplace/

I like the ideas. It's almost like compartmentalized PSK's. One for fire, one for fishing, etc. Makes them easier to stuff in a pocket perhaps. Even though I like my all in one kit.

Just my 2 cents, with a penny returned.
Charles

I do indeed like the idea, but I when I tried implementing it, I kept adding more gear and more pouches. What I wound up with was basically a layered system of multiple mini-PSKs, each with a different purpose or general theme

-- Craig (too much gear is never enough but may pull your pants down)

The compartmentalized bandolero of flat braided 550 cord, worn diagonally across the chest (shoulder to waist or hip), with a series of soft flat bags attached.

Altoids tin bag
Fire bag
Water bag
Shelter bag
First-aid kit
Compass bag
Fishing bag
Signal bag
Food bag
Extra battery bag
Sewing kit/snare materials bag
Comfort bag

with some loops for flashlights, etc,

and a good fixed-blade knife in sheath at lowest point.

Hands are free, it won't fall off easily, all weight is close to the body for stability, no major lumps (although you might be staggering under the weight....)

And then there's the Survival Hat Band! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Sue

Speaking of staggering under the weight, one time I threw my coat over my wife's shoulders (because she looked a bit chilly). She actually lost her balance, staggered a bit, looked at me, and said, "I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but WHAT do you have in these pockets?" My reply: "Cool stuff."

By the way, where do you wear that rig?

-- Craig

It's still in the planning stage.... Actually, you started it with your thread on formal wear for Christmas parties.

I was aiming for the spring fashion show in Paris. I thought the hatband would top it off nicely.

Sue

Do you mean something like that or something more elaborate .. ?

Are you familiar with those baseball caps that have a pocket in the front for keys or money? I was just visualizing a circle of little bags. But filled, they might be a bit lumpy.

It needs work. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Sue

After thinking it over, shouldn't the title of this thread be "Mini PSKs" rather than "Mini PSK kits?" If we were to expand the acronym "PSK" to its full "Personal Survival Kit," then we'd get "Mini Personal Survival Kit kits."

Apologies for allowing my inner English major to show. I know I'm out of practice with proofreading and editing or I'd have mentioned this sooner. It's still a cool thread, though.

-- Craig

I ment to do it that way, I'm from the department of redundancy department <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />