Don't usually sign in unless I want to post. Don't like to save password on my p.c. - Just drop in to scan the current topics. I suspect most of your incognito visitors are like me. What advantage (for the forum) to sign in just for a quick update? If it makes a difference I will begin to signin.

Jon

For the price, it's not bad. Not quality components I don't suspect (EB seems to have gone down hill a bit) but it might be just the sort of non-threatening thing to initiate the reluctant. I have a co-worker who thought preparedness in Chicago (in the middle of civilization for Pete's sake!) was ludicrous. But, after 9/11 and Katrina she's thinking a bit differently. This might be right up her [rat-infested] alley.

I was unable to resist. I ordered one this morning. In black, of course.

-- Craig

Goes to show that emergency preparedness is becoming more common in general.

True enough, but it's fun to play with. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

-- Craig

Better than nothing and a good "safe" way for the PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER. to start. But EB quality has gone gone down to pretty poor.

Dave

Actually, all those items would be useful in a survival kit, but I must question the quality of them.

To make that decision, you'd have to get one and judge for yourself. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

-- Craig

That thing is pretty cool, I just keep the Ka-Bar Hobo in my kit, it fills a lot of other needs, and I just cant get my beefy meat hooks around those other little utensils.
Ka-Bar Hobo

I picked up 2 utensil sets at American Science & Surplus about a year ago. Come to find out they are NATO issued (supposedly). It's grey with spots on the side for the fork & spoon (which have hexes stamped out in the handles, and flat head screwdriver on the end of each). It also has a corkscrew (like on a sak), and the knife blade is honkin' huge. There is also a can opener that flips out. There is a pic of it here...
NATO chow kit