I like this idea/concept because the best equipment in the world does nothing for you if one doesn't have it with them when they need it. Being a towboat driver, I am constantly reminded of a historical fact: "Towboats, like Coast Guard Cutters have always done two things extremely well - BURN and SINK!!!

I carry a Buck 110, Leatherman, and a ball cap in a .45cal leather magazine pouch and a maglite (red lense and w/spare bulb) on my belt at all times. That, along with my life jacket (whistle, 6" & 8" Crescent wrenches, leather gloves, 3 cell "C" flashlight, and 1 spare pack of "C" bateries) does not constitute much equipment, in case of need.

I think I can do better, based on your idea and I Thank you for starting this thread.

Thanks again. I just added a large signal mirror, 55gal polypropylene, & a 35gal plastic garbage bags to my life jacket.

I am thinking in terms of getting a rifle ammo pouch similar to one that I already own and a much smaller version of what you've gotten, and place some additional items in it. This is something that can be worn on my belt full time, just like my mag pouch and flashlight scabbard. On a boat, you want equipment to hug you close so that it doesn't "catch" on doorways (watertight doors), etc.

Thanks for refocusing my attention where it is needed.

Where did you buy this pouch?
It is a perfect size.
Thanks for the great suggestion!
Jess

It's the pouch of the BCB 'Go-pack'. I got it from my local army-surplus