Does anyone have leads on wher I can obtain a MIL-F-6218 Fishing kit? Tried a web search an noone i could find sells it.<br><br>Thanks in advance.

Grim, There were a few online dealers that carried a few, but sadly they are gone. I've bought several on ebay. Just look under survival. They pop up now and then. The average price is about $25. Most are the TRA-CON plastic box. There were actually a few manufacturers. Current lots are by AVIATION MARINE INC. 6626 Easton RD. PIPERSVILLE,PA.18947. Be carefull of the EBAY units. They should be sealed. I bought a few opened and missing some components and found one sealed unit a mass of rust and mildew. I am trying to get the Marine portion of a fishing kit review completed for a later article.

Thanks for the tip.

One of my "to do" items at summer camp this year was to try a little fishing from my kit. But with 43 kids from our troop in camp, I had very litle time to even look at at a hook! <br><br>

I have been doing some research into the MIL-F-6218 "Fishing Kit, Survival" and have found that they are difficult to locate. After searching all over the internet, I found one unissued kit at $7.00. Of course, I quickly snapped it up. There have been a few on eBay, but they are expensive ($25.00) and in one case, incomplete. I'm surprised that these are so hard to find. The Fishing Kit is well-constructed, practical, and cheap. You'd think one of these contractors would market the product to the public. . . .

I have also attempted to contact wholesalers who carry the item. I may attempt next to call the contractors. I'm not looking for a sideline business, but I think there's a market for the kit and I'm sure some business would be willing to carry them.

Regards

I just received an e-mail from a company that sells survival equipment for the miitary and for law enforcement agencies. The price quoted for the kit is approximately $42.00!!! I assume that the federal government may get a better price, but probably not by much . . . .

I made a similar enquiry a few weeks ago, and got a similar price, PLUS a minimum buy of 5 units.

what does it contain-any chance of a list?

thanks

Mark

Mark, Doug has one displayed in is review of equippment. These are also available on EBAY as part of a marine/ aviator survival pack. Look up auction # 3203316452. these folks periodically offer Dutch auctions at very low prices and are good dealers. Another kit, far less extensive but handy is a NATO unit produced in G.B. I just acquired one for the long overdue fishing kit review <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

cheers chris-i c what u are talking about!

Mark